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To keep their family ties strong, the five Reeves sisters meet regularly to give each other a reality check. But explosive family secrets begin to pour out like molten lava and forever change all they treasure most.

***This is a Re-Release*** Previously published as Legacy by LaShay, Kris (AUTHOR) After an unexpected turn of events, Malakai and Tre are left reeling when they find out the real truth behind the empire they inherited. This discovery leads to secrets being exposed, lines being crossed, and most of all, destruction. The explosive finale leaves lives hanging in the balance, worlds collide, and everyone is trying to piece it together. Only the strongest survive! See who makes it out in one piece in Legacy.

Winfred Rembert grew up in a family of Georgia field laborers and joined the civil rights movement as a teenager. He was arrested after fleeing a demonstration, later survived a near-lynching at the hands of law enforcement, and spent the next seven years on chain gangs. During that time he met the undaunted Patsy, who would become his wife. Years later, at the age of 51 and with Patsy’s encouragement, he started drawing and painting scenes from his youth using leather tooling skills he learned in prison.

Khelani Touissant is the apple of her father's eye. He trusted her and her sister Anya to leave Trinidad and build his empire in the states while he ran things back at home. The number one rule that he always instilled in Khelani was to choose the money over love. She had always done just what her father wanted until she met Malachi in North Carolina and fell for him. Khelani soon learned that was a mistake and she moves on to Atlanta ready to make connections and power moves. She vows this time around not to get knocked off her square, but that proves easier said than done when she meets ...

Aminah Ali is a materialistic hair boss fresh out of federal prison hungry to be back on top. A young single mother motivated by her two children, she vows to give them the life she never had by any means. Legally and illegally. After a short setback, she is finally back in business with all high-end labels, fly cars and money to blow but Aminah's path is interrupted when she meets Legecy Jackson. He's a sexy, young, successful entrepreneur taking Chicago by storm. Aminah is intrigued by the unique spelling of Legecy's name and his parents' love story. Legecy appears to be the man of ...

A sweet friends-to-lovers romance filled with laughter and romance… Rose Dolson was there for her younger sister’s wedding. She didn’t expect to end up hanging out with an adorable ginger cowboy with the power to change the course of her future. Rose has been chasing stardom without much luck and is at a crossroad in her life. If she gives up her dream, what will she do? Elijah Clemmons believed he had seen Rose before but couldn’t recall where. Making friends with her seemed the perfect way to jog his memory until he got caught up in the fun of hanging out with her. She isn’t ...

Stephanie is sick and tired of being lied to, cheated on, made into a fool because she was in love with a man who didn't appreciate her love. Enough was enough, and Stephanie decided to leave Michael.Michael depended on Stephanie for everything and had too much invested in her to watch her walk out of his life. He made a private promise to himself. He was never going to let Stephanie leave him. He was willing to do whatever it took to win her heart again, even if it meant committing murder.Khalil and Sasha were done and officially broken up according to him. He had been played for the last ...

This searing audio documentary brings listeners deep inside the unforgettable story of MOVE, gaining unprecedented access to surviving MOVE members, elected officials from the era, eyewitnesses, and historians to create an indelible portrait of an American tragedy.

Between the fallout from his father's latest shady business dealings and his wife Charisse's alcoholism, Evan Murdoch has his hands full. But he should be most concerned about the scandalous affair Charisse is having right under his nose - with his half brother. Evan's being pushed to the edge, and no one knows that better than Leila Hawkins....

A Harlem Kingpin meets a Struggling, Single Mother. Hood Love is in the Air. Growing up in the projects of East Harlem, life has never been easy for Tatiana “Taytay” Watkins. Having two kids before graduating high school didn't make things any easier. Life wouldn't be so bad if she had a loving man to come home to after her long shifts. But her baby daddy is anything but loving. For years, she's felt neglected and unloved. She needs a change. She wants freedom and independence. And above all, she wants to be the great, loving, nurturing mother that she never had. Just when she thinks ...

Tiffany and Kory are settling into their happily-ever-after and enjoying matrimonial bliss, but they are missing the one thing that would make their family complete - a baby. After several months of trying to conceive, with no success, Tiffany shifts her focus on her career and her new role as CEO at TiMax. Eager and ready to move up the corporate ladder, Tiffany convinces her best friend, Rose, to move to L.A., offering her a new start. It's something Rose simply can't refuse, an opportunity not only for success, but also for love.

On the morning of June 1, 1921, a white mob numbering in the thousands marched across the railroad tracks dividing black from white in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and obliterated a black community then celebrated as one of America's most prosperous. The Burning will recreate the town of Greenwood at the height of its prosperity, explore the currents of hatred, racism, and mistrust between its black residents and neighboring Tulsa's white population, narrate events leading up to and including Greenwood's annihilation, and document the subsequent silence that surrounded the tragedy.

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in the Series Finale Markell is back in New York and he's got one thing on his mind. Hunt down Detective Powell. But it won't be easy. The disgraced cop has nothing to lose and he's determined to set the world on fire in his final days. Will Markell find him before it's too late? Kayla is more torn than ever. Should she stay? Or should she go? Time is running out for her to decide. She loves Markell and wants to build a family with him. But his lifestyle is just too dangerous. And she doesn't want to put her daughter through any more drama. Whatever she ...

In the heart of Harborhaven, a city with a dark underbelly, Mega, a former professional kidnapper, strives for redemption. When Livia, a strong-willed teacher, enters Mega's life, their connection becomes a beacon of hope. Join them on their journey of healing, trust, and growth, as they confront their turbulent pasts and strive for a brighter future. Along the way, they discover the power of forgiveness, love, and second chances. As secrets unravel and decisions are made, “THUG” explores the complexities of romance, the pursuit of redemption, and the transformative power of love in the...

What causes a perfectly rational, mature woman to lose herself in a perfectly irrational, immature relationship? For Cynthia Thomas, a single, thirty-something woman, it could be insecurity. It could be loneliness. It could be something deeper. Like a woman who has waded so far into the ocean she's lost sight of the shore, Cynthia fears she's gone too far with Victor. She fears she's wasted too many of her good years. She's no closer to becoming a wife and a mother, and as she approaches her 40th birthday, her regrets threaten to destroy her. Good for them. But when will things be good for ...

A classic work of feminist scholarship, Ain't I a Woman has become a must for all those interested in the nature of Black womanhood. Examining the impact of sexism on Black women during slavery, the devaluation of black womanhood, black male sexism, racism among feminists, and the black woman's involvement with feminism, hooks attempts to move us beyond racist and sexist assumptions. The result is nothing short of groundbreaking, giving this work a critical place in every feminist scholar's library.

Strong White Men, Smart Black Women ... and Babies! Special Interracial Pregnancy Romance Swirl Collection... Contains the following novels and novellas... * Chicago Loving * Delivery * Unexpected Family Life * Another Man's Lost Baby * Office Secrets * Billionaire Baby Benefits * Secret Billionaire and the Accidental Pregnancy * Her Baby Mercedes Over 1,000+ pages of steamy BWWM pregnancy romance with plenty of story, suspense and character development. Look inside for more details.

Trudy Bell needs to do something to spice up her life and hopes that her new job with the Bon Voyage Travel Agency will do the trick. But envy for her boss' glamorous lifestyle turns into a downward spiral that could end up costing her more than just her job.

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in Heart of a Thug 3. Markell did the unthinkable. There's no turning back now. Every local, state, and federal official in New York is after him. There's nowhere to run or hide. But that doesn't mean he's going to give up. He can't do that. Not until he reunites Kayla with her daughter. Being in Markell’s world has shown Kayla how different her life could be. But just when she starts to get comfortable, this new sense of peace and tranquility is ripped from her. It seems like everyone is against her. Especially her baby daddy and his trifling family. ...

What happens when you were born for the streets.... Exposed to poverty, bad choices and hardships early on... Portia Parker knows all to well. Her drug addicted, trigger happy mother caused scars that never healed. And just when she thought life had nothing wonderful to give... Just when she had sunk as low as a woman could... The love of her life, a kingpin named Miles Murphy, enters and changes her life! The only problem is he's the city's biggest dealer!<\i> Miles Murphy is a notorious kingpin with a notorious reputation. He swoops in like a hero and saves Portia, showering her with love...