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Lil' Sister by
Ana'Gia Wright
Finding the body of her first
love, Jerad, at the age of thirteen wasn't exactly the
highlight of Krystal Bao's life. Instead of facing what she
saw, she runs finding refuge with her first love's family, the
Trio. Four years later, she's still trying to deal with the
discovery. Though it has taken some time, she finally realizes
she needs help dealing with her grief. Krystal turns to Johan,
the new man in her life hoping he can help her face Jerad's
death.
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Messalina – Devourer of Men by
Zetta Brown
 When
life imitates art . . . expect to be framed
Eva Cavell is a woman with an embarrassing secret. Every Thursday she goes
to a local movie theater and
allows desperate strangers to fondle her in the dark.
Messing about in dark theaters isn’t a good pastime for Eva. She is a
tenure-track instructor at a private Denver college that is currently embroiled
in a sex scandal and the youngest child of a prominent black family.
Despite desperate attempts to maintain control, Eva’s world is spiraling into
chaos. Will she ever be able to live her life without shame?
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 Promises Made by Bernice Layton
Renee Richards and Craig Thompson have known each other since they were children when Craig was best friends with Renee’s brother. After her brother’s untimely death, Craig made a promise to look Renee up when he was ready to get married, and she agreed. Now he is ready and PROMISES MADE takes us on their journey to lasting love through all the lies, betrayal, deaths and other drama in between. 
 Southside Nefertiti #3 by Mike Sales
The new drug, headcrack, is an up and coming star in the hood. Those that use it are getting a high that is incomparable to anything they know. Those that sell it are seeing an astronomical financial benefit from the huge returns and they are very protective of this newfound windfall. In other words, don’t get in the way of the users or the pushers. But that is exactly what Nefertiti (Neefy) Jones did when she was asked to check on one of Tenora’s students who is suspected of being a user. Neefy’s investigation turns into a full-fledged assault on the Eastside Crew.
 Eyes Closed, Whispers Thru The Dark: Book 1of the Lounge Series by Maxie Ojai Bell
Ravon and Clifton have been married for many years. With the exception of a brief fling while dating Ravon, Clifton has never strayed from the marriage. He loves her and vows to make her happy by doing what he has to do. He begins, however, to realize there is a serious disconnect in his marriage and suspects Ravon may be tipping out. Nothing seems to add up with her and how she spends her time. She and her friends have racked up some serious time in attendance at the new club in town. When Clifton reaches his breaking point with Ravon, he crosses into territory he may not be able to come back from.
 Uncle Otto: A Novel by Winifred Cook
This fictionalized tribute to a wonderful family, told in memoir fashion, is simply a delightful read. Here, Winfred Cook begins by touching upon his own memories and experiences with his Uncle Otto, sharing the unique bond between a slightly rambunctious young one and his disabled uncle. The clever prologue makes a very necessary point, while Uncle Otto was disabled and unable to communicate clearly with his family during Winfred Cook¢s childhood, understanding the real Uncle Otto requires going all the way back to his childhood to appreciate the breadth of his life experiences. UNCLE OTTO: A Novel, is universal. We are all a result of the trials and tribulations of our forefathers and the opportunities they seized or relinquished.
 Betrayed by David Givens
A popular author and publisher recently stated that every story has already been told, it is how you tell it that counts. That is definitely the case in BETRAYED, where a New Jack City mindset conquers Waterloo, Iowa. Yes, Waterloo, Iowa. While the location is different, it’s the same story, but David Givens makes the read an interesting one.
 Grown & Gangsta by Jacki -O
Six friends, Monique, Tatiana, Inch, Malcolm, Iz and Quentin, all got their start from the streets and have all grown into successful adults. Some have legitimate careers and others are still hustling. Monique is an A & R rep for a record company and she is sticking by her man, Iz, who is doing a 15-year bid as the result of a drug bust. Tatiana, the gold-digger, and her undercover lover, Itch, have a scheme where they setup up professional ball players and entertainers. Their latest scam goes awry when Tatiana takes the relationship too far.
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