Finally a male point of view -- usually when it comes to breaking down relationships between men and women you hear advice from over-the-hill psychologists or unqualified doctors but not the average
Two stories of deadly passion intertwine in this gripping mystery by bestselling author Stacy-Deanne, who weaves a thrilling tale of love and death. Melody Cruz is certain her sister's new boyfriend,
From award-winning author Lee Hayes -- an erotic exploration into the lives of African-American gay men and their desires for love and acceptance.Unapologetically raw in its approach to the sexual li
What happens to those who are left behind in the turbulent breakup of failed love and romance? A new novel from book club favorite, Suzetta Perkins.The transition from despair to satisfaction is an e
Zane, the New York Times bestselling author and Queen ofErotic Fiction, brings a new collection of lesbian eroticathat will blow the sheets off beds everywhere.What happens when "The Finest Man" you
Come Get Some is a vivid tale of street life and the struggle to conquer poverty and discover one's self through the indomitable will of the human spirit.Four friends -- Mugwump, Whiteboy Paul, Truit
Harold L. Turley II reveals the not-so-glamorous lifestyle of crime in this story of a Washington D.C. kingpin and a drug-addicted ex-detective who cross paths and change each other's lives forever.T
From the bestselling author of Pandora's Box and Insatiable -- the story of two women whose lives are consumed by their rivalry for the same man.A seductive tale of lust and revenge, The Climax chart
A fresh voice in urban fiction spins a classic romance into a modern-day love story about sisterhood, faith, and overcoming obstacles.This humorous tale of love and triumph ties two unlikely suitors
A topsy-turvy ride through corporate America, where the male is the minority and must face a comedic blend of sex discrimination and harassment that threatens his sanity.Michael Forrester, a flounder
A Dream Deferred, a Joy Achieved is a positive look at the foster care system through stories of its survivors who show there is hope for the future, even in a system often identified by abuse and ne
A much-anticipated sequel that is a steamy, page-turning story of friendship, drama, and love tossed about in the storms of life.Readers are brought back into the lives of friends and lovers Indera,
The Day I Stopped Being Pretty, chronicles the life of a young, black gay male who awakes and finds himself in the emergency room after a failed suicide attempt. After regaining consciousness, he beg
A controversial new novel from critically acclaimed Essence bestseller Reginald L. Hall explores the attraction of dating a "bad boy" - from an entirely new angle.During college, Juan Jiles fell in l
From the highly acclaimed author of Little X: Growing Up in the Nation of Islam -- a taboo-breaking memoir about a Muslim girl who explores her freedom through the expression of her sensuality and se
From bestselling author Allison Hobbs comes the sassy, savvy tale of a woman consumed by a secret sex life, wealth and indulgence - obsessions she will go to any length to fulfill.Milan Walden is liv
Eastside is a coming-of-age tale set among the backdrop of inner-city gang violence in the early '90s. Eastside is about mothers struggling and supporting one another as they match in a seemingly end
A young man dies of AIDS and leaves behind a mysterious videotape for his family that exposes his tormented life of secrets and guilt in a confession from beyond the grave. DeMarco Reid left a videot
Detective Jason Jerrard has been enjoying the good life. Retired at an early age, he is relaxing and living the life of his dreams, until the death of some one dear to him forces him out of retiremen
A thought-provoking, emotionally charged novel that explores the lingering effects of childhood turmoil on four thirty-something friends. Since meeting in college, Britton, Indera, Damascus, and Chyn
A gritty, sophisticated, supernatural street thriller that explores the nature of forbidden love and its power to transform even the hardest of hearts.Lincoln Duvall is the Third Ward's most notoriou
Marsha D. Jenkins-Sanders' spellbinding story of love and redemption delves behind the scenes of a passionate marriage tested by the temptations of sudden fame.Katlyn has never forgotten what her hus
Bestselling author Allison Hobbs's latest creation features a complex web of ghosts, evil spirits, the crimes of the antebellum South, and the endless depths of revenge. Eris is a fallen goddess who
A sensuous, exhilarating ride through romance that takes an intimate look into the passions and pitfalls of modern urban life.Trey, Vince, and Erika are best friends -- all single -- who live in Wash
After growing up to be very different people, four men tackle the challenges of relationships, the Italian mafia, and the FBI while showing everyone around them what it takes to be a true friend.Alex
Bestselling author Allison Hobbs delivers a powerful, compelling novel, chronicling the volatile lives and relationships of twin brothers.When Tariq and Shane Batista were four years old, they witnes
This debut novel from David Rivera, Jr., explores the life of a detective and his world torn apart by love and lust. In a story that combines the underworld of crime and the positive force of justice
Fans loved Enemy Fields. Now J. Marie Darden delivers the eagerly awaited sequel -- a coming-of-age novel about finding peace by finding yourself.Dignity Jackson is having an identity crisis. She is
In Dangerously in Love, a stripper, a desperate housewife, and a sexually addicted husband take fatal attraction to a new level -- and reveal the extreme risks of falling in love.Chanell Lawson, aka
Warm, witty, and wise -- a unique collection of anecdotes and actual conversations helps African-American daughters understand, accept, and, if necessary, forgive their mothers.Tell a woman she is "t
David Sands is a painter who has just moved into a spacious new loft -- he's readying his oils and brushes to begin a new work when he spies a beautiful woman in the window of the facing building. Sh
In this gritty and suspenseful family drama from celebrated storyteller Keith Lee Johnson, three brothers find their professional and romantic lives veering out of control and heading toward a shatte
How do you measure the worth of a woman? Or determine the value of a man? In this sexy, suspenseful novel, Cheryl Faye takes on the hot-button issues facing men and women as they struggle to build me
Writer, lyricist, and poet Shelley Halima was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, where she currently resides. She is the author of Azucar Moreno and Los Morenos. Visi
An ENGAGING and PROVOCATIVE new novelthat CHALLENGES all the political, social,and economic INADEQUACIES ofthe AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS System.In a dazzling display of political insight and masterful st
Against the backdrop of Kentucky in the 1970s -- and against all odds -- a black woman and a white man find a love that transcends race, class, and condemnation.J. Marie Darden's magnificent love sto
New from the author of Love & Justice comes the continuing story of Virginia City's detective Jason Jerrard, who must track down a ruthless murderer while he pieces together the remains of his own sh
The steamy story of the reunion of a man and a woman who share a past -- one that led to a dangerous game of deception.Winston and Arnelle, the best friends of the beloved characters from Darrien Lee
In the prologue of Pretenses, readers learn that an affluent Supreme Court nominee and her husband have been murdered several days before her confirmation hearing. They next day, another high-ranking
Chris Desmereaux, college graduate and single mother of two, staring down the food stamp line, looking for love, compassion, and stability, is unaware that she has just been awarded her own personal
