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On the ‘Net with Author Alicia Singleton »
Alicia Singleton is a wife, mother, business owner, retired registered nurse, lover of any sentence containing the words travel or road trip, consummate optimist; that pretty much sums her up.
Book of the Week
Derrin’s Hot Pursuit by Tucker Davis »
Derrin’s Hot Pursuit will enhance the personal library of readers and romance enthusiasts because it shows the benefits which occur when lovers face their fears to find love. Derrin’s Hot Pursuit addresses issues which help the reader to connect with the characters.
Guest Columnist
Ebooks Are Here To Stay»
Y’all should have known I’d be back. I couldn’t stay away too long. I really missed you guys. I’ve been reading and writing, and living life. And watching trends. And getting pissed off. You know, the things I do best.
Book Reviews
Sinners & Saints by Victoria Christopher Murray and Reshonda Tate Billingsley»
Bestselling and award-winning novelists Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley bring their favorite heroines together in a novel that will delight their legions of fans.
APOOO Features
THE Stiletto Spring Book Giveaway From Author Marian Thomas»
The Stiletto Spring Book Giveaway: Ends April 28, 2012 Who wouldn’t like to win a gift card for a pair of shoes? Well, why not try your luck, by registering today to possibly win the following prizes from author Marian L. Thomas! 3 — $10 Visa Gift Card -Wear Your Stilettos to the Store to [...]
Thinking Out Loud
Strings of Color by Marian Thomas Book Excerpt»
“Dear life, he knew that I wouldn’t have thirty more years of him. But tonight even as I lay here with tears soaking the floor, I would give thirty seconds just to feel his touch again.”
