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Below are a list of
the African-American books on sale during the month of APRIL 2012. Click
on the title for review of the book. Click on ISBN to purchase.
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INSPIRATIONAL FICTION
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A WING AND A PRAYER -
Beverly Jenkins
Harper
Collins/Avon
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Anyone worried that
living in a small town could be boring certainly hasn't lived in Henry
Adams, Kansas. From the wealthy divorcÉe who saved this historic town
founded by freed slaves to the romantic entanglements that have set
tongues wagging and hearts fluttering (and everything in between),
there's plenty to keep the lovably eccentric townsfolk busy.
Preston Miles is happy living with his foster parents, but an e-mail
from his maternal grandmother is about to change all that. . . . Riley
Curry, the former town mayor, is convinced his pet hog, Cletus, acted in
self-defense when he sat on—and killed— a man. Now Riley just has to
prove it in a court of law. . . . And as for Rocky, she has already had
a lifetime of hurt. Will she risk opening her heart—and her life—to
Jack? |
CONTEMPORARY/SERIES ROMANCE
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MAMA
SAID - Wendy Byrde
Genesis
Press/Indigo
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Down on her luck
blues singer, Gabriella Santos, escapes her over- protective family,
along with a series of bad relationships, for a gig in Chicago. She is
determined to prove she can stand on her own two stiletto-clad feet and
make a fresh start. But when she tangles with the sexy but aloof bar
owner, Shane O’Neil, she begins to believe she might have bitten off
more than she can chew. When she gets mugged, shot at, witnesses a hit
and run and sees somebody murdered, she knows she’s in way over her
head. Ex-special forces guy turned detective and reluctant bar owner,
Shane O’Neil, has a laundry list of things he doesn’t like, starting
with cops—especially his stepfather and stepbrother, who top the list.
He also doesn’t like a too-beautiful-for-her-own-good blues singer
trying to tell him how to run his bar. She’s pushy, chatty,
high-maintenance and does everything she can do to get under his
skin—from her flawless latte-colored skin, to her long sexy legs, to her
incredible voice, he can hardly think of anything else.
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DIAMOND DREAMS - Zuri Day
Harlequin
Kimani/Romance
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As the only daughter of
Southern California's most famous wine dynasty, Diamond
Drake devotes all her waking hours to the family
business. Burned by love, she's not sure she ever wants
to fall in love again. But construction millionaire
Jackson Wright is sweeping her up in a whirlwind
romance. Is he the real thing? Or will the sinfully sexy
bachelor prove to be all flash and no substance?
From the moment he sees her, Jackson is dazzled by the
stunning, sultry Diamond. He knows it's dangerous to mix
business with pleasure. If only Diamond will say yes to
a future glittering with their passion and love.…
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NEVER BEEN TO ME -GiGi
Gunn
Urban
Book/Soul
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Persephone “Persi” Sinclair has always lived a principled and
disciplined life—with one exception. She’s in love with a married man.
She can’t help herself; she’s had a crush on Brad Shelton since high
school. When Brad finally dumps her to rekindle things with his wife,
Persi gathers her shattered pride, dusts off her old dreams, and moves
to Paris. Persi reconnects with Nick Betancourt, a former college
classmate of Brad’s who’s playing saxophone at Bricktop’s Jazz Club.
Reluctantly, Persi begins to date the free-spirited Nick, and is slowly
seduced by his charm. What begins as a carefree adventure through the
French countryside with no past, no future, and no designs on
permanence, turns into something much deeper. The couple gets married in
Monte Carlo and returns to their Paris flat. Persi settles into the role
of Mrs. Nick Betancourt and deems herself fulfilled, content, and
happy—until Brad shows up at their front door one day, announcing that
he’s left his wife for good. The decision is Persi’s. Does she return to
her former lover, who is finally offering marriage, or does she remain
with her husband and see where their newfound love leads? |
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SULTRY NIGHT - Donna
Hill
Harlequin
Kimani/Romance
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Nikki
Dupree feels like the luckiest designer in the world. She's just been
commissioned to reinvent the magnificent island home of wealthy recluse
Lucian Kontos. From the moment the private plane he sends for Nikki
touches down, she's enchanted by the breathtaking sunsets over the
shimmering blue waters of the Mediterranean. But all bets are off when
Nikki meets her insufferably arrogant alpha employer....
After his world was scarred by fire, Lucian thought his life was over.
But Nikki could be his second chance. With her sensual beauty and
passion for life, she's slowly healing his heart. In her arms, the
smoldering secrets of the past are consumed by the desire burning
between them. Can Nikki see beyond the past of a wounded man who wants
to spend the rest of his days loving her? |
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FEELING THE HEAT - Brenda
Jackson
Harlequin Desire
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TO LOVE YOU MORE -
Wayne Jordan
Harlequin Kimani/Romance
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PLEASURE RUSH - Farrah
Rochon
St.
Martin's Press
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DANGER AT EVERY TURN -
Devon Vaughn Archer
Urban Renaissance
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SCANDALS - Sasha Campbell
Kensington Book/Fiction
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CALI BOYS - Kelli Logan
Kensington Book/Fiction
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS -
Latisha Lovely
Kensington Book/Fiction
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After
a long bout of misfortune, betrayal, and broken hearts, the Livingstons
and their soul food empire are thriving. Toussaint Livingston is the
Food Network darling, Malcolm Livingston's BBQ Soul Smoker is still the
toast of QVC, and Bianca Livingston's brainchild TOSTS—Taste Of Soul
Tapas Style—is a sizzling sensation on L.A.'s Sunset Strip. It seems
that nothing can stop the progress of this third generation—until a dish
called trouble gets added to the menu.
Jefferson Livingston is the only sibling who feels he hasn't made his
mark, a fact for which he partly blames Toussaint. But with a recent
promotion and a sexy new assistant, Jefferson is ready to show his
cousin just how big a mistake he made. Then a fire breaks out, an old
enemy rears his ugly head, and a stranger threatens the family's legacy.
Jefferson and Toussaint must now work together to keep the dynasty from
falling apart. Can they put their differences aside long enough to take
care of business? There's only one way to find out. . . . |
RATING SCALE - An Award of Excellence will only be given if at least two
reviewers agree on a 5-star rating.
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