African American Contemporary

This first-of-its-kind herbal guide takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition—from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the United States. Inside you'll find the stories of herbal healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today. After rediscovering the forgotten legacies of these healers, African American Herbalism dives into the important contributions they made to the world of herbalism.

Hearts are broken and healed. Scars, both physical and emotional, are formed. Happiness is found, then lost, then found again. Over the course of a year, these sisters face shattering blows and remarkable triumphs as they embark on a journey, figuring out that pesky little thing called love.

Black Crows MC - Georgia Chapter Complete Series One by one or two by two the men of the Black Crows MC will fall harder than anyone could ever image. Any good MC, or potential MC, woman knows you need to hit these men like a hurricane. Bash's Hurricane (Black Crows MC - Georgia Chapter Book 1) "Disrespect will get you a bullet" .... That one statement, growled at her by the man she found herself falling in love with, was only one reason Celise Carmac had fled the only place she had known. Now, five years after that statement she was back in his territory, in his presence with him asking ...

*FULL STANDALONE* Jacquelyn loves her job as a book publisher. She began working with her partner Harrison after her first book was a best seller and she lost the passion for writing. The only problem is she just wishes that she could be more than a partner to Harrison, but he's married. Seeing him every day just intensifies her desire to be in his bed. She never wanted what she can't have, but she can tell the feelings are mutual. How can she continue to work with him knowing that she would give anything to make him hers? Harrison can't hide his desire for Jacquelyn. He never had a thing ...

These Hoes Ain’t Loyal…and men ain’t either. Well, at least the few in Jasmine’s life don’t seem to be. After walking away from friendships and relationships where trust and loyalty no longer existed, she takes a second chance at love with Tristan. Life has a way of changing your plans without your permission. As Jasmine deals with life’s alterations, she struggles with her trust issues that continue to threaten her peace and sanity in her new relationship. Unfortunately, her decision to give in to temptation and her curiosity brings on more drama than she’s emotionally ready ...

Can there ever be hope when trust has been shattered? Meet Chanel Mitchell. As the wife of an abusive husband, she’s relieved when her God decides to deliver her from the abusive situation. But just because she’s free in body, it doesn’t mean that she’s free in mind. Chanel is now left with issues of trust in relationships — in fact, she doesn’t think she’ll ever be able to let herself take a chance on love again. When an old flame steps back into the picture, Chanel begins to learn that God has a bounty of romance and love waiting for His faithful…it’s waiting around the ...

The lovely Juanita Thompson is living a charmed life. She has a loving family and wonderful friends who always have her back. When she meets the saved, handsome, and single new pastor of her church — Joshua Ellerbee — she decides right away that he's a decent individual, who's worthy of leading the flock at Zion Grove Christian Center. However, Pastor Ellerbee unwittingly makes a decision that causes Juanita to lose her part-time gig at Zion Grove. Consequently, her approval of him changes in an instant. Because of his ill-fated move, she begins to suspect that her new handsome pastor ...

Phate (/fāt/) - a strong feeling of resentment toward a member of the opposite sex, which eventually compels both parties to be drawn to one another in love. Ze’Cheray walked into her first class of senior year thinking it was going to be a breeze. She walked out believing she made the worst mistake of her life. De’Veon’s deep chocolate skin, penetrating eyes, and edge of silent confidence made Ze’Cheray think the new guy just might break her out of her most recent bout of singleness. Until he opened his mouth. From that day forward, for some reason, De’Veon saw Ze’Cheray as ...

Janie and E are both from the wrong side of the tracks. Their actions in life have caused them to be despised by their peers and the rest of society. Bad Girl + Bad Boy = Chaos? Or can Janie and E find redeeming value in each other?

A Match Made in Heaven – A Heartfelt Second-Chance Romance 💘 She never thought she’d love again. He never expected to find her. But some matches are written in the stars. 💘 Nina Carter knows heartbreak all too well. After losing her husband, she focused on raising their two sons, working hard to provide for them while keeping her own heart safely guarded. Love? That part of her life was over. But fate has other plans the night she collapses at a high-profile event, only to wake up in the arms of Scott Jamison, a handsome doctor with a protective streak and a kindness she’s never...

The very gorgeous, Dominique Wilson, was born to a crack-addicted mother. Despite that, she's risen above her upbringing and carved a decent life for herself. Nice home — check. Nice car — check. Friends who love her — check. She has all of those things and a half-decent boyfriend, too. However, an out-of-control night of partying leaves her in a situation that will impact her life forever. She knows that God is the only one who'll get her out of her precarious situation. Her faith is strong, and she believes that God always answers prayer. But sometimes even the strongest believers ...

Michelle Carter is ready for a new stage in her life. She is a resident at a prestigious Miami hospital, and her path to becoming a doctor has required many sacrifices, including a failed relationship. Though to be honest, her ex was a jerk, and now Michelle isn't looking for a new guy anyway. She's concentrating on fulfilling her dream of being a doctor, and nothing else matters. Except somehow, bad luck follows her, and she manages to get into huge trouble at the new job. Lex Makarov is a painfully handsome local billionaire, a son of a Russian oligarch and his only heir. He isn't used to...

Discover the Unexpected Journey to True Love In a world where love is often just a swipe away, what happens when destiny intervenes in the most unexpected ways? Dive into a captivating tale of romance that defies the ordinary and challenges the heart. Meet a reclusive millionaire, renowned for crafting other people's love stories but oblivious to his own heart's calling. Across town, a heart surgeon with a seemingly perfect life and a handsome fiancé faces an unforeseen twist of fate. An accident leaves her blind, turning her world upside down and offering a chance to rediscover her long-...

Kyrell Knight believes life is a game to be played and thoroughly enjoyed. He rarely takes anything seriously, lives in the moment, and indulges in as much pleasure with women as possible. But the sarcasm, money, and women are an attempt to erase the memories of his past as he tries to forget what he came from. It works until his past wants to be a part of his present. Kyrell reconnects with Quinn Halifax at their mutual best friend's engagement party. They spark up a friendship that quickly turns to flames when it becomes a superficial, no-strings-attached relationship.

Alexis Jones has the worst day of her life and thinks it can't get any worse than it already has. The fates prove her wrong when all in one day she finds herself jobless, boyfriendless and homeless. Luck shines on Alexis when a friend offers her a place to live, and she gets another job right in the nick of time. She's thankful and excited to begin her first day on her new job as an Assistant to business owner Morgan Porter. Alexis smooth dark skin, brown eyes affects Morgan Porter from the first moment he sets eyes on her curvy body. Alexis finds her new boss Morgan Porter rude, moody, ...

During football season, when NFL coaches gear up for war on the gridiron, their wives are left to fend for themselves. NFL wife B.J. Almond has had enough. When she walks in to find her head-coach husband in bed with one of his assistant coaches' wives, she is livid. But what really sets her off is when she discovers the other wives knew about the affair all along. Now she's furious and hungry for revenge. And what better way to exact that revenge than to air everyone's dirty laundry in a juicy tell-all book!

Synopsis Noel Riley has everything a woman could want except for love. Her career as a paramedic has left her little time to search for it. The men who did come into her life, weren’t even worth the time she wasted on them. Noel’s grandmother always told her it wasn’t her time for true love yet, but her season for love was coming. However, with her luck in men, Noel wondered if her season had passed. Dr. Corey Bowers is the subject of every woman’s fantasy at Mercy Hospital. Although he could have any woman on the staff, he keeps everything professional. His motto as a Critical Care...

Celebrated author Cheris Hodges pens romantic tales that hit all the right notes. In Recipe for Desire, Marie Charles’ party-girl days come to a screeching halt with a DWI arrest and a totaled Jaguar. Sentenced to 500 hours of community service at a local women’s shelter, her only bright spot is a fellow volunteer, TV star Devon Harris. But Devon wants nothing to do with Marie and her selfish ways - until her work at the shelter has her turning over a new leaf.

Kane and Serenity are back. In book one so much transpired. With more obstacles tossed their way, can the couple's love conquer all this go around?

Major Key Publishing returns with another anthology by five authors, who are all gifted with a phenomenal pen game that came together to deliver extraordinary stories that deal with the consequences of leaving something good to find something better. Appearances aren’t always what they seem and often times we find ourselves coveting something someone else has just because their lives or situation seem better than our own. Truth is, after you take off the rose-colored glasses reality sets in and it isn't as good as you think when you get it!