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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.

INSPIRATIONAL | CONTEMPORARY/SERIES | MAINSTREAM


 

INSPIRATIONAL FICTION


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


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.


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.…


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?


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?


FEELING THE HEAT - Brenda Jackson

Harlequin Desire

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Their long-ago affair had ended too abruptly. And Dr. Micah Westmoreland knows Kalina Daniels hasn't forgiven him. But now that they're working side by side, he can't ignore the heat that still burns between them. This time, there will be no question about his motive?he plans to make her his.

 


TO LOVE YOU MORE - Wayne Jordan

Harlequin Kimani/Romance

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George Simpson has never had a problem wooing women. The sexy-as-sin attorney is as commanding in the courtroom as he is in his candlelit bedroom. He's always told the truth and nothing but the truth about his personal life: flings with no strings attached. That way, no one gets hurt. Least of all him. Because George has been there, done that—and has vowed to never fall in love again.

Rachel Davis can't believe the playboy her first love, George, has become. When he broke her heart years ago, the accomplished lawyer wanted nothing more than to run away from Barbados—and from George. She knows there's no place like home—and seeing George again sends her ...


PLEASURE RUSH - Farrah Rochon

St. Martin's Press

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In Hawaii for her birthday, Manhattan restaurateur Deirdre Smallwood has one mission to accomplish. She's going to shed her humdrum image and do something totally out of character: seduce Thelonius Stokes, the gorgeous ex-linebacker for the New York Sabers.

Theo is shocked by the sensual, uninhibited lover warming his bed. The pro-footballer-turned-TV-sports-analyst had Deirdre pegged for a girl-next-door type of woman. But she's making his blood run hot and giving him a rush of pleasure he's never felt before. This time around, Theo vows to score a touchdown on the only playing field that counts: the arena of love.


 

MAINSTREAM FICTION


DANGER AT EVERY TURN - Devon Vaughn Archer

Urban Renaissance

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It's a town of heartthrobs, drama queens, and bullies. Now two teens who are new to L.A. are about to get a crash course in it all—and learn that getting the guy isn't always what it's cracked up to be. . .

Kassidy Maddox has everything—beauty, brains, and confidence to spare. Fresh off the New York A-list, she knows what she wants: Shooby, Romero, and Carsen, three extremely fine, must-have boys. And she isn't about to choose between them—until she meets Diggs. He's a hot property—and he doesn't like to share. Will Kassidy finally have to give up the spotlight?


SCANDALS - Sasha Campbell

Kensington Book/Fiction

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Newly divorced single mom Monica Houston needs to find a job. When her best friend suggests she answer an ad seeking exotic dancers, they both laugh. But with no work in sight, it's no joke. Soon, Monica is dancing at Scandalous, and the money is flowing. But to hold on to her children, and her heart, she'll have to keep it a secret from both her ex and her new man. Too bad someone in her life has other ideas.

The baddest dancer at Scandalous, Robin Wright a.k.a. Treasure lives for herself and trusts no one. The last thing she wants is to take in her estranged sister Deandra's little boy, Kyle. But with Deandra arrested for murder, she has no choice. There's just one condition: Kyle's hot "big brother" Lance has to babysit. With a man and a child in her life, Treasure's heart opens. Soon she's in love--and determined to prove Deandra's innocence--though it means the greatest risk of all.


CALI BOYS - Kelli Logan

Kensington Book/Fiction

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It's a town of heartthrobs, drama queens, and bullies. Now two teens who are new to L.A. are about to get a crash course in it all—and learn that getting the guy isn't always what it's cracked up to be. . .

Kassidy Maddox has everything—beauty, brains, and confidence to spare. Fresh off the New York A-list, she knows what she wants: Shooby, Romero, and Carsen, three extremely fine, must-have boys. And she isn't about to choose between them—until she meets Diggs. He's a hot property—and he doesn't like to share. Will Kassidy finally have to give up the spotlight?


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. . . .


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RATING SCALE - An Award of Excellence will only be given if at least two reviewers agree on a 5-star rating.