African American Suspense

SOME BONDS ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN. The first MM gay companion novel to the Sleeping Lotus series! Kennir was once a first-rate assassin, but sometimes even experts get caught. Now he's bound by magic to serve the people he failed to kill, and he has no hope of ever taking revenge. But while Kennir was married--and with a daughter to boot--Ichigo used to be a fiery playboy. But at the end of the war between his country and Kennir's, something happened, and he's not the same. They're two people who never should have met, two players in different games. But when a criminal organization ...

Have you ever heard of a family of lies and secrets? Well the Wood family who's made of Ash, Cherry, Teak and the matriarch of the family Simon Wood is each carrying their own secret that will snatch the heartbeat right out of the family. Simon raised his three kids to be strong and mighty because that’s the only way he knew how but what he didn’t realize is that raising them to be so strong also taught them to be cold and disconnected. When they were kids he had his own version of Simon Says but as all three kids grow up and each dive into their own harsh realities the kid version of ...

Journi Monroe is growing weary of her relationship with, Jace White, a former NFL quarterback. Their relationship has been struggling since he was forced into early retirement. It has been hard for them to move out of the spotlight of the NFL, but Journi is facing the real world while Jace is still having a hard time facing reality. Journi feel like their love is dying. After a heated argument with Jace, Journi goes out and meets a charming man and a flame is lit between them. Jace White was once the quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, but it all came to an end after playing for only ...

In the pulsing heart of New Orleans, where ancient magic whispers through cobblestone streets and neon-lit jazz clubs, Detective Jason Chalk thought he knew the score. But when a routine drug bust spirals into a grotesque tableau of ritualistic murder, Jason finds himself standing at the threshold of a world he never knew existed—one where the lines between saint and sinner, magic and madness blur into oblivion. A cryptic symbol carved into flesh becomes Jason's obsession, a key to unlocking secrets that have lain dormant for centuries. As he delves deeper, the very fabric of reality ...

Following the best-selling novel, The Heartbreak Hotel, Trey, is the much-anticipated sequel in Josh Conley’s emotionally captivating saga of crime drama. Julius, obsessed with revenge for the setup of his cousin Jackson, attempts to kill the person he holds as responsible, Jade. When ambushed in a parking garage, Jade unveils a truth that saves her life, for the moment. Overwhelmed with emotion Julius reveals a truth of his own, that someone close to Jade may be responsible for the murder of their father, Trey. As they search for answers into Trey’s murder, they stumble upon a homeless...

Bleu Montclair knew as a young girl that she would one day escape the hard, unrelenting streets of Flint, Michigan. When her desperate prayers are answered in the form of a scholarship to UCLA, she knows she's struck gold. But soon after arriving, all her beautiful, bright dreams begin to fall apart. Endless temptations abound in the form of cars, clothes, booze, and drugs, and Bleu cannot keep up. When her roommate gives her the opportunity to make a lot of money fast, Bleu goes all in.

After what seemed like a lifetime of moving from one foster care facility to the next, little Ms. Independent Stacey Ashe is hell bent on acquiring a stable life. She feels growing up without her mother, and not knowing who her father is, makes her less of a person. So when she lands a job with the Aspiring Hall Foundation, one of the top charity providers in the country, she feels she’s on her way to laying down some roots and perhaps even becoming worthy of the love of her boss's son. Never been one to pursue after women, Chase found himself doing just that. Stacey walked into his life ...

Kurt has ascended to unimaginable power, his influence suffocating the entire city of New York. But as his brainchild spirals out of control, the very empire he built threatens to consume him. Locked away, Monk grapples with the haunting legacy of his and Kurt’s creation. Disillusioned and yearning for freedom, he finds himself increasingly at odds with the man he once called a brother. Yet, no matter how hard he tries to sever ties, the shadows of their past refuse to release him. As the city teeters on the brink of mayhem, both men must confront their demons. Will Kurt's thirst for ...

He waited decades to find someone like her. Now, he must have her! Growing up, Brandon was an observant Muslim. In law school, he focused on his education and career. Having built a firm filled with wealthy clients, he is now looking for someone with whom he can share his success. It’s not easy. Hawwah Did everything right in her life, except marrying the wrong man. Now she is constantly on the run, afraid that her abusive ex will catch up to her. Brandon falls deeply for Hawwah, releasing years of pent-up desire. He must have her, but what price will he pay to be with her? Will he be ...

In this fascinating tale set in 1919, the Thomas family leaves New Orleans for Chicago as part of the Great Migration, seeking equality denied in the South. They are confident and optimistic. But hope is extinguished when they are met by 6,000 National Guard troops deployed to quell an earlier race riot. Linda and Ben prepare their nephew Trey to lead the family through the treacherous landscape of a big city plagued by segregation, police violence, and corruption. Is he ready? They devise a risky plan to challenge real estate covenants banning Blacks from buying homes in white ...

Shocked with the revelation that Tony was his father, Bryan went on a rampage trying to get to the bottom of this phenomenon. It hurt him to the core that his mother could do this to his father, Bubba. Plagued with nightmares of the enigmatic man finally revealed and more shocking info about his mother, BJ’s heart is shattered. Deandra Lewis is trying to piece together what transpired the day she was kidnapped by Tony and also rid her soul from that devastating day. But how can she when she is reminded daily about what he did to her…what he took from her. It seems like the whole team is...

Old sins cast long shadows. Mona Vickers is forging a new life, building a safe and loving home for her girls far away from the ghosts of the past. She’ll do whatever it takes to make it work, including sending her girls to the Christian-based after school program despite her own lack of faith. Roy Strough, Director of the Unity Plenkiss Community Center, wants to help the hardworking mother who’s captured his heart, but he’s already offended her pride once. Asking Mona to teach a class at the community center in exchange for tuition seems like the perfect solution. Mona’s growing ...

Kandy Kane’s perfect world has crumbled, and even though she has many secrets; she’s definitely not alone. Her mother Gina, and her Uncle Wayne have kept a secret from her. A secret of twenty-one years to be exact, and their confession has left her completely devastated. As Kandy suppressed memories starts to emerge, she realizes it was her mother’s forbidden affair that causes her to be brutally raped at eleven, and that she’s a product of an affair that shouldn’t have happened. Heartbroken to know Lorenzo isn’t her biological father but is the real culprit that sexually ...

Broken Angel was written by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Reana Malori She was an angel... craving chaos. He was a demon... seeking peace. When Nico Mitchell met Lavinia Ross, it was annoyance-at-first-sight. She pushed his buttons, created chaos in her wake, and made him fall in love with the very essence of her soul. He’d never claimed to be a nice man, or even a good man, but none of that mattered to her. When Lavinia believes he’s betrayed her, the anger and retribution are swift and unmistakable. They call him a demon, but he needs his broken angel to soothe his soul. They were a ...

“A stellar novel of action, adventure, and intrigue.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author The presumed president-elect has been assassinated. The fate of the United States is at stake. And Detective Jim Murphy of the Chicago PD is to blame. Serving as extra security in a parade for the apparent presidential winner, he succumbs to a moment of distraction. That indelible lapse allows an assassin to take down the president-elect. His shame is made even more profound now that Bryan, his rivalrous brother from the Justice Department, has come to Chicago to investigate the ...

Doing Time: For the prison writers whose work is included in this anthology, it means more than "serving a sentence"; it means staying alive and sane, preserving dignity, reinventing oneself, and somehow retaining one's humanity. For the last quarter century the prestigious writers' organization PEN has sponsored a contest for writers behind bars to help prisoners face these challenges. The contest honors the best short stories, plays, essays, and poems among hundreds submitted annually by men and women nationwide.

Kandy Kane will experience PAIN; she could’ve never imagined. Between her marriage, pregnancy, her father Wayne, and Q’ being her brother, she’s drowning in total misery, and many regrets. Knowing her parents are probably right about her needing therapy, she’s willing to put an end to her nympho lifestyle. ONCE AND FOR ALL!All Kandy wants is a fresh start to happiness, but on the other hand, she soon realizes there’s no escaping her past doings. As she prepares for motherhood, unforeseen secrets will be revealed. Life-shattering events will take place. How much more pain can Kandy...

Noelle Carter is looking forward to an uneventful holiday season at the office. But when a secret admirer starts sending her love poems signed, "Your Secret Santa," things take an unexpected turn. As Noelle navigates the mystery and mixed emotions, she's also juggling relationship issues for her best friend Karole. When Noelle suspects Karole's boyfriend is cheating, secrets threaten to ruin the holidays. Add in a hostile boss who seems to be out to get her, and Noelle has her hands full. Will Noelle be able to solve all her problems before Christmas comes? Or will they destroy her holiday ...

Brynn Henderson experiences the worst day of his life when his father, Jameson Henderson, screenwriter and CEO of Henderson Studios, is tragically murdered. Brynn worked by his father’s side producing movies for years and doesn’t know what his life will look like without his father in it. Brynn wants justice and soon after his father’s death, he learns of a secret that has been kept for years that forever changes his family. Brynn is left to split his father’s billion-dollar fortune with his brothers, but shocking information about control of Henderson Studios makes it hard to move ...

For three years, Xavier Starks has worked his butt off at Washington Law Firm, hoping to achieve his lifelong goal of becoming partner before turning thirty. His hard work finally pays off, and he is offered an opportunity of a lifetime. To celebrate his impending promotion, Xavier invites his boss, Tre Washington, to a night out with another member of Washington Law Firm. An unexpected party crasher, Rhonda Montgomery—the firm’s secretary, appears and turns the celebration upside down. Not letting her take away from his good time, Xavier overindulges and, against his better judgment, ...