Marge Hairston has always had to be the strong and independent matriarch of the Hairston family. For years her life has revolved around her position as the owner of the Woodmore Times (North Carolina’s most influential African American newspaper) and the three children she raised alone after her husband’s death.
Clifford sees his life as picture-perfect: two wonderful young sons, a fast-track career, and a solid marriage. But fresh back from a family vacation in Florida, Clifford is hit with a stunning blow when his wife Demetria declares that she is leaving him for “true love, excitement, and fun”–an announcement that throws him into an uncontrollable tailspin of denial.
Filled with the humor, passion, and pathos of modern relationships, Colored Sugar Water tells the story of two women who discover the power of their unique spiritual gifts. It further establishes Venise Berry as one of the freshest, wittiest, and wisest writers on today’s fiction scene-as New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey wrote, “magnificient and honest, Venise Berry’s writing comes from her soul.”
Set in the San Francisco Bay area, Between Lovers brings together three irresistible characters. The novel’s narrator-a Los Angeles-based writer-is still reeling from being dumped by Nicole after seven good years followed by an aborted trip to the altar. Nicole grew up during their time together, and changed-she became a successful career woman, moved north to Oakland, and fell in love with another woman. But she’s still not satisfied.
The Upper Room by Mary Monroe is a energetic and spellbinding read. The colorful characters keep you turning the pages especially Ruby who keeps you guessing about what will she do next. If you’re looking for a creatively crafted read and enjoy stories about folks that are a little bizarre then pick up The Upper Room today and settle in with Mama Ruby and company.
Show and Tell by Nelson George is an erotic and sensual storyline about dating in the new Millennium. Millie and Dean are a typical African-American buppy couple…at least on the surface. Both of them enjoy getting sum sumthin and some serious freaking, unfortunately its not necessarily with each other.
In Blowback, author Eric James Fullilove introduces an exciting, new black character who is part Richard Kimball, part Jack Ryan, part Shaft — and all hero.
Undra E. Biggs first novel immerses us into the daily lives of two young lovers struggling with adult issues, while trying to rise above their current situations.
Anya Mitchell has it all: a successful L.A. financial services company, a loving fiance, and an unshakable trust in God until she is brutally attacked by a stalker. Anyas faith and her fiance help her deal with the horror, but soon she is faced with a dilemma and must decide how far she is willing to go to have a future clear of this tragedy with the man she loves.
While at a bookstore signing copies of his first novel, an African-American author recognizes the teenaged daughter whom he had abandoned years earlier, and the two struggle to bridge the gap between them.
