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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....

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  

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. 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,...

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 circumsta...