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THE ILLEGITIMATE PRINCE BY EMPI BARYEH Financier, Kalahari Asanti, specialises in corporate takeovers, but his next conquest is personal. The Kingdom of Bagumi owes him a great debt, one he intends to collect from King Ibrahim Saene, the father he’s never met and the man he holds responsible for his mother’s death.  Princess Edina Dampare is soon to be engaged and trying to accept the undeniable truth—no man will ever reach her on the same level as the stranger who imprinted on her soul when she wantonly yielded her innocence to him the one forbidden night she allowed herself to put desire before duty. Kal’s quest for revenge brings him face-to-face with the woman who’s been haunting his dreams for the past eight months. The man who grew up with nothing is determined to reclaim everything the Royal House of Saene took from him…including her. AVAILABLE ON: AMAZON US | BARNES & NOBLE | AMAZON UK |  KOBO   OTHER RETAILERS *** ADD ON GOODREADS EXCERPT New Year’s Eve.  8 months earli

TAKEDOWN BY EVELYN SOLA Mellie I was not a gambler. No way. I’ve built an existence free of risk and adventure. From my career to a small life with my closest family. I was not going to do anything to jeopardize my heart. But when my neighbor and number one menace to my safe plans showed up in Vegas, I did what every adventurous (not!) woman would do. I got drunk and married the man. Adam What happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas. Then, I went and married Mellie Dupree. That woman I’ve been chasing for two years is now my wife. She claims she doesn’t remember our wedding, but I was there, and I know she’s not telling the truth. Then again, neither am I. AVAILABLE ON AMAZON ALSO AVAILABLE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED   ADD ON GOODREADS   EXCERPT CHAPTER 1 MELLIE               The down pillow contours my head, shielding me from the cool air coming from above. The temperature in the room is not only due to the ceiling fan, but to the extremely efficient central air. I sigh hap

SECRETS OF A ONE NIGHT STAND BY NAIMA SIMONE She said yes to one night with a stranger… Now she’s pregnant and that stranger is her boss!  Only in this Billionaires of Boston romance from  USA TODAY  bestselling author Naima Simone.  She told herself it was one night. Nothing more.   But her heart knew the truth…   Finding out her previous one-night fling is her new boss is the shock of Mycah Hill’s lifetime. She can’t say no to being VP for software CEO Achilles Farrell—she’s finally made her career dream come true. But knowing he’s so close… It’s only a matter of time before she’s back in his arms. It can’t end well. Achilles’s tortured family history means he’s not up for sticking around long-term. But Mycah’s surprise pregnancy is about to change everything… AVAILABLE ON AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | APPLE | KOBO | GOOGLE | HARLEQUIN  

Prince Zediah is betrothed to a woman he doesn’t love as part of a peace treaty between their two countries. His heart, however, belongs to another woman, Riona. Zee Monodee presents a refreshing take on a familiar plot with her beautiful narration, a couple of twists, plus a great cast of relatable and realistic characters. Prepare to fall in love with the prince who doesn’t bulldoze his way into getting what he wants. I adored Zed through his journey to finding himself and winning the heart of the only woman he’s ever loved. I loved Rio’s strong personality and sympathised with the drama that is her family (mainly her mother). The scenes with their son, Nour, were simply adorable! The Torn Prince is book 4 of the Royal House of Saene series, but can be read as a standalone. It was great seeing some characters from the previous books. I highly recommend it!

THE BLACK KIDS BY CHRISTINA HAMMONDS REED Mocha Girls Read sponsored Book of the Month   A  New York Times  bestseller A William C. Morris Award Finalist “Should be required reading in every classroom.” —Nic Stone, #1  New York Times  bestselling author of  Dear Martin “A true love letter to Los Angeles.” —Brandy Colbert, award-winning author of  Little & Lion “A brilliantly poetic take on one of the most defining moments in Black American history.” —Tiffany D. Jackson, author of  Grown  and  Monday’s Not Coming Perfect for fans of  The Hate U Give , this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel explores issues of race, class, and violence through the eyes of a wealthy black teenager whose family gets caught in the vortex of the 1992 Rodney King Riots. Los Angeles, 1992 Ashley Bennett and her friends are living the charmed life. It’s the end of senior year and they’re spending more time at the beach than in the classroom. They can already feel the sunny days and endless possibil

LOVE ME CAREFULLY BY A.C. ARTHUR For better or worse, this unlikely hook-up might be the perfect union. Wedding planner Leah Graham doesn’t believe in “Happily Ever After”. It’s fine for her clients to believe in fairy tales, but when it comes to her own nuptials, her feet aren't just cold - they're frozen. Jaded by her mother’s frequent trips to the altar Leah’s content to plan gorgeous weddings for clients such as her hair stylist, Ms. Rosie; that is until Ms. Rosie's meddling son turns Leah's life upside down. Computer programmer Terrell Pierce is on the prowl for his perfect bride, but when he catches his girlfriend in bed with another man, his search comes to a screeching halt. Then, as if he needed more drama in his life, his mother announces her intention to remarry, and her groom-to-be is a suspected criminal. Finding a wife suddenly takes a back seat to proving this joker is no good for his mama! Terrell and Leah are at instant odds - their positions clashing,

REEL BY KENNEDY RYAN " Reel is alive and pulsing like a beating heart. This romance is a triumph of art and emotion. "  --Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author    Reel , an all new epic CONTEMPORARY STANDALONE love story from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kennedy Ryan, is available now!   One moment in the spotlight.   For months I stood by, an understudy waiting in the wings, preparing for my time to shine.  I never imagined he would watch in the audience that night.  Canon Holt. Famous film director. Fascinating. Talented. Fine. Before I could catch my breath, everything changed.  I went from backstage Broadway to center stage Hollywood. From being unknown, to my name, Neevah Saint, on everyone’s lips. Canon casts me in a star-studded Harlem Renaissance biopic, catapulting me into another stratosphere.    But stars shine brightest in the dead of night. Forbidden attraction, scandal and circumstances  beyond my control jeopardize my d

KYNA, A STORY OF LOVE BY LISA WASHINGTON Kyna is has accomplished all of her professional goals, but what is there to do now? Morgan is a successful business man with no one to share it with. When they meet at a hotel bar is it love at first sight or the adventure that drives them together. Their relationship happens really fast allowing seeds of doubt, mistrust and jealousy to seep into the fertile yet unstable ground that is the foundation of their relationship. Will they be able to recover and salvage what is left or move on without each other? AVAILABLE ON AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOKS-A-MILLION       ABOUT LISA WASHINGTON Award-winning Christian Fiction/Romance author Lisa Washington is a Detroit native and currently residing in Georgia with her family. Washington earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI and a master’s degree in business administration from Averett University in Da

REEL BY KENNEDY RYAN Stand-Alone: yes Series: Hollywood Renaissance Novel, Book 1 Publication Date:  June 8, 2021 Genre: Contemporary Romance Reel , Kennedy Ryan’s new breathtaking standalone romance set in the glamorous world of film and theater, is coming June 8th, and we have the beautiful cover and your first look! Award-Winning Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Kennedy Ryan launches a brand new series with a Hollywood tale of wild ambition, artistic obsession, and unrelenting love. One moment in the spotlight.   For months I stood by, an understudy waiting in the wings, preparing for my time to shine. I never imagined he would watch in the audience that night. Canon Holt. Famous film director. Fascinating. Talented. Fine. Before I could catch my breath, everything changed. I went from backstage Broadway to center stage Hollywood. From being unknown, to my name, Neevah Saint, on everyone’s lips

SECRETS OF A ONE NIGHT STAND BY NAIMA SIMONE Book 2, Billionaires of Boston She said yes to one night with a stranger… Now she’s pregnant and that stranger is her boss! Only in this Billionaires of Boston romance from   USA TODAY   bestselling author   Naima Simone . She told herself it was one night. Nothing more. But her heart knew the truth… Finding out her previous one-night fling is her new boss is the shock of Mycah Hill’s lifetime. She can’t say no to being VP for software CEO Achilles Farrell—she’s finally made her career dream come true. But knowing he’s so close… It’s only a matter of time before she’s back in his arms. It can’t end well. Achilles’s tortured family history means he’s not up for sticking around long-term. But Mycah’s surprise pregnancy is about to change everything… From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite. Coming August 24th PREORDER ON AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | APPLE | KOBO | HARLEQUIN  

RENOVATION OF LOVE BY MEKA JAMES Renovating the physical is easy, but fixing love requires a different set of tools... Her return could be a second chance to repair a first love. Forty-three and jobless, Cynthia Marshall finds herself in the last place she'd expected, back home on Madison Island, GA. Her small hometown holds the ghosts of choices past. From the large Victorian she inherited from her beloved aunt, to unresolved family issues, and the boy turned man she left behind over two decades ago. Starting a new career is hard enough but having to do so side by side with a person whose heart she broke is something she never accounted for. Marcel Lewis is the owner of the only construction company on the island and is the key to making Cynthia's new dream a reality. He never quite got over the abrupt departure of the first woman he ever loved. Her return means he can finally get answers to the whys and what-ifs that have plagued him. Years have passed, fe

From the author of the Ruby Quinn Series, and A Double Play Summer comes Almost Out of Time. When the very thing Oakley has run from all her life threatens it, she is confronted with facing HIV/AIDS head-on or continue to deny reality. Choosing life is far more complicated than she expects. Realizing the quote-unquote normal life she has been chasing does not exist, Oakley comes to terms with the circumstances surrounding her existence. A story of triumph, overcoming, and awakening, Almost Out of Time will leave you cheering and rooting for Oakley to live, prosper, and finally find love and peace.   AVAILABLE ON AMAZON | PRINT   ENTER TO WIN L.M. Richardson is giving away three copies of Almost Out of Time on her Instagram page ! To Enter the Almost Out of Time Giveaway 1. Like l.m. richardson's Instagram page (@larichmediagroup) 2. Like the Almost Out of Time giveaway post 3. Comment on the Almost Out of Time giveaway post For an additional entry tag a friend who en

Title: The Illegitimate Prince   Author:  Empi   Baryeh   Series: Royal House of  Saene  #7   Genre: Contemporary Romance   Trope s :  r oyalty,  r evenge,  s oulmates , second chance   Release date: Nov 26, 2021     PREORDER NOW   Smashwords :  http://ow.ly/TQbz50DNM4n   Amazon:  http://ow.ly/Xoxg50DNM4l   Apple:  http://ow.ly/BssZ50DNM4p   B&N:  http://ow.ly/qrrI50DNM4m   Kobo:  http://ow.ly/LPwl50DNM4o     BLURB    Kalahari  Asanti  has one goal. Bringing retribution to the man he holds responsible for his mother’s death—King Ibrahim  Saene , the father he’s never met. He has no desire for the entanglements of a relationship. Until he comes face-to-face with the only woman he’s ever loved. Now, the illegitimate son is determined to reclaim everything the Royal House of  Saene  took from him … including her.