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ONE NIGHT EXPECTATIONS BY LAQUETTE An impulsive one-night stand has unexpected consequences in the latest Devereaux Inc. novel by LaQuette.   For these Brooklyn power players,     one night holds surprises to last a lifetime.   When her grandfather meddles in the billion-dollar development deal she’s closing for the family company, Amara Devereaux-Rodriguez feels betrayed…and rebellious. A chance encounter with Lennox Carlisle is just the kind of trouble she’s looking for. But their night together soon becomes a threat to Amara’s aspirations because the mayoral contender has the power to quash the Devereaux deal. And now Amara’s pregnant with his child. Can she quench the fire for Lennox that could send their lifelong ambitions up in flames?   AVAILABLE ON AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | APPLE | KOBO | GOOGLE | BOOKSHOP   ADD ON GOODREADS   EXCERPT Lennox put the beer down on a nearby end table and stared at the woman sitting...

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 ...

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  

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. The...

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,...

his defiant princess by nana prah his inherited princess by empi baryeh his captive princess by kiru taye Series: Royal House of Saene: The Princesses Stand-Alone: yes Publisher: Love Africa Press Publication Date:   December 14, 2018 Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Interracial Heat Level: Sensual The Kingdom on Bagumi is one of the last intact African monarch states. Treaties and alliances over several centuries have ensured their continued dominance in the region. Each generation of the powerful and proud Royal House of Saene is bound by loyalty to their family and duty to protecting their nation. However, soon, long-trusted traditions come under attack and change becomes inevitable, especially when love clashes with duty. Princesses Amira, India and Isha may have to choose between sacrificing their hearts or their kingdom. Cover Reveal: November 16, 2018 Book Tour: December 17-21, 2018 Release Boost: Ja...