African American Drama

The collection contains 12 provocative tales that explore the emotional and mental terrain of a diverse cast of characters, from the innocent to the insane. In each, Jones displays her unflinching ability to dive into the most treacherous of psyches and circumstances: the title story examines the identity and relationship conundrums of a Black man who can pass for white, earning him the name “White Rat” as an infant; “The Women” follows a girl whose mother brings a line of female lovers to live in their home.

Preston Livingston is a highly talented architect and is ready to start a family with his beautiful wife, Tia. Still, after two years of trying, their chances are cut short once they learn Pierre is the reason for infertility. Desperate to complete his family, he asks his brother Quinton for help with IUI. Once Quinton agrees, Preston gets cold feet. After disappointing his wife too many times, he's stuck between his ego and making his wife happy. Tia's on the brink of an emotional breakdown. At the same time, Preston has a mental explosion as old grudges and secret feelings threaten this ...

MENAFTER10 is a gay hookup app for "urban men looking for urban men". Among its users is Chauncey Lee, who is always online, always looking. What exactly he's looking for is a mystery even to him, but he does his best trying to find it by dating in bedrooms across an unnamed city. Brontae Williams is just the opposite. He's lonely and desperately wants to settle down into a long-term relationship. The stories of these men and the men they meet online intersect and converge in this brilliant and sexy debut novel.

After being abandoned as an infant, Lira Zano, has been in the system all her childhood. Bouncing from foster home to foster home; she has never known what it feels like to be loved. At the age of 15, she runs away from home, right into the arms of a ruthless thug. Enduring years of abuse from him, mentally and physically, she decides to fight back. Knowing that it could cost her, her life, Lira flees. Xavier Wells is a crisp, clean cut, rough neck in disguise. He's not only successful, handsome, and charming, he's leading a double life. Using his security company as front, he makes his ...

Regardless of how wealthy or poor their parents are, all black boys must confront and surmount the "achievement gap": a divide that shows up not only in our sons' test scores, but in their social and emotional development, their physical well-being, and their outlook on life. As children, they score as high on cognitive tests as their peers, but at some point, the gap emerges. Why? This is the question Joe Brewster, M.D., and Michele Stephenson asked when their own son, Idris, began struggling in a new school.

At every Black church picnic, there’s one unspoken rule—be careful whose potato salad you eat! When the congregation of Greater Hope Baptist Church gathers for their annual picnic, the competition is fierce, the gossip is strong, and the side-eyes are sharper than ever. Sister Gladys is determined to prove that her potato salad reigns supreme, while Sister Pearl insists that she's s been the undisputed queen of the dish for decades. The congregation watches all the drama unfold with a knowing smile. As laughter fills the air and old rivalries heat up, the church picnic becomes...

While most kids want to be a basketball player or a police officer when they grow up, LAFAYETTE wanted to be a hustler. He became just that too, but he finds out that it isn't what it's cracked up to be. Sick of slinging nickel and dime crack rocks, Lafayette can't wait for his shot at being Top Dawg. He gets his chance when his plug, SHAMEEK, blesses him with his first kilo. Lafayette wastes no time parlaying the key into his own budding operation and solidifying his reputation in the streets. But with money and power comes jealousy, hate, envy and wolves who want the young dopeman's spot....

Inexplicable.

When Aisha, a steamy seductress, reunites with Charles, a high-school-geek turned sophisticated millionaire, she feels she's hit the jackpot. However, when the high-profile bachelor recognizes her assertive motives and lust for riches, he refuses to play her game. Vexed by his stance, she prepares an irresistible dish of deceit that will surely trap him along with his millions. But little does she know, Charles has a treacherous dark secret of his own-one that comes with a hefty shock, forcing Aisha to spiral beyond her control.

Ava Richards is embracing her main character energy, prioritizing her self care and crushing it in her media career. And what she’s not going to do? Waste another year of life waiting on “the one.” On the brink of hitting the big 4-0, Ava awakens to a mind-blowing revelation: life is slipping through her fingers like an Insta story on fast forward. Having sacrificed everything for her ambition, the successful media mogul yearns for the good old days with her squad of former besties. But when she reaches out to reconnect, she’s met with chilly indifference. Determined to revive her ...

Book 6 Alex and Amari are fated by the heavens - and a Chicago snowstorm - to meet. Find out what happens when two strangers are forced to ride out the storm together. Episode 2 of this AMBW KDRAMA SERIES won’t disappoint. Join us on this rollercoaster ride full of fated encounters, romance, unexpected plot twists, humor, surprise babies, exotic locations, and delicious food. THE COMPLETE AMBW KDRAMA SERIES: Episode 1 - Lengthy Layover: A Valentine's Day Quickie Episode 2 - Island Layover: Chocolate Covered Chopsticks Episode 3 - Seoul Layover: Quick Change of Heart Episode 4 - Missing ...

Salon Chair Synopsis With more than 15 years in the beauty business, Queen has had her share of run-ins with people from all walks of life. Some very interesting, some nice, and some not so nice…but all different. One thing she has learned is that everyone has a story to tell about his or her path in life. Some of the stories are hard to believe: they exhibit strength, courage, triumph and defeat. Others let you linger in the depths of fantasy or the wonders of love and romance. Queen clients are the “Glam Girls” and she the “Glam Queen.” When the ladies sit in her seat, they come...

Book 2 Alex and Amari are fated by the heavens - and a Chicago snow storm - to meet. Find out what happens when two strangers are forced to ride out the storm together. Episode 2 of this AMBW KDRAMA SERIES won’t disappoint. Join us on this rollercoaster ride full of fated encounters, romance, unexpected plot twists, humor, surprise babies, exotic locations, and delicious food. THE COMPLETE AMBW KDRAMA SERIES: Episode 1 - Lengthy Layover: A Valentine's Day Quickie Episode 2 - Island Layover: Chocolate Covered Chopsticks Episode 3 - Seoul Layover: Quick Change of Heart Episode 4 - Missing ...

Genius Mercy Diamond was born an only child, longing for a sibling. Her parents were cruel—her father, a medical doctor, had affairs, while her mother, a former prostitute, was uninspired and lonely until the birth of baby Roxy, who became Mercy's world. However, when 5-year-old Roxy tragically perished in a house fire, Mercy's grief and need for justice drove her to excel in medical school. Mercy, fueled by the loss of her beloved sister, subsequently became a terror on the medical scene. With that, she used her Ivy-league medical training to create a fierce robotic tribute to Roxy. ...

Some say men are born that way, meaning men are born to roam. That they're dogs and they can't help themselves. It is said they have this 'urge'. What happens when a woman has the URGE? Can the men in Salomé James' and Nevada Randall's life handle it when their emotions are set aside to get what they want? Some say a woman's lack of interest is the biggest insult to a man's pride "I'm sorry you feel that way," there was no hint of remorse on my face as I looked him in the eye and spewed my answer, the wrong answer. "I just told you that I love you and all you have to say is that you're ...

Intriguing events happen in the bayou when Hollywood comes to town. Lauren’s gap year is supposed to be about making extra money and figuring out what to do with the next phase of her life. Realistically, it’s a break between taking care of her alcoholic brother and certified insane mother. She deserves to have some fun, and to find trouble. However, trouble follows Lauren, with its wicked sense of humor, and thought it would be fun to gift her two love interests, who happen to be rivals. Her first gift is Latin heartthrob Jackson Cruz. Along with his notorious reputation, he is a cocky...

When we last left Pastor Gregg Davis, he cheated on his wife with his best friend Victoria. Shortly after the affair, Victoria unexpectedly left. Months later she shows up at the church pregnant while Gregg is giving a moving sermon. Amidst whispers from the congregation, Gregg’s wife Ava offers again for Victoria to stay with them. While under the same roof, Victoria confesses again her love for Gregg, only now he is indeed wondering if he chose the wrong woman to be his wife. Feelings that neither of them knew were there have long since been suppressed and now both have found that they ...

The story of the Graham family continues in My Son's Ex Wife: Aftershock. First Lady Audrey Graham is relieved when her only son, Stiles, encounters the young, vivacious nutritionist Detria Mackey. Rena is equally captivated by recent divorcee and science teacher, Robert Becton but does he have what it takes to make Rena forget her past and give her future a much needed jump start? When Rena returns to Memphis for less than pleasant reasons, Stiles and Rena realize they still have unresolved feelings for each other. Will it be enough for this couple to overcome what severed their ...

Enter the life of Diane "Dee-Dee" Brown, a woman who tried to overcome all the struggles, heartache, and pain of being a single mother. Read through the pages of the life of a girl who turned into a woman even before she saw the "real world." Here for the first time, Diane's personal story is told by her dear son vividly detailing her life and day to day existence. Dear Mama chronicles Diane, her family, and all others whom she loved and cared for. "Dear Mama" is a must read book for every mother and child because everyone can relate to this story.

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of An African Love Story, Daphne Sheldrick's touching memoir about romance, life and elephants from Africa's greatest living conservationist. Read by Virginia McKenna, the star of Born Free and the Founder Trustee of the Born Free Foundation. An African Love Story is the incredible memoir of the life of Africa's greatest living conservationist. It tells two stories.