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Urban and African American Fiction January 2019
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New and noteworthy titles.
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A Duke by Default
by Alyssa Cole
When her gruff new boss, Scottish swordmaker Tavish McKenzie, discovers that he is a Duke and needs her help, New York city socialite and perpetual hot mess Portia Hobbs puts her skills to good use despite her growing attraction to this man who drives her crazy.
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Enticed by You
by Elle Wright
After beautiful corporate attorney Kennedi Robinson literally crashes into him, Parker Wells, Jr., the head of his family’s business empire, while proving to the community that he is not like his ruthless, greedy father, must decide if he wants to mix business with pleasure.
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Her Wickham Falls SEAL by Rochelle AlersAiden Gibson is devoted to his daughters, he’s a former Navy SEAL and he’s gifted as a chef. But Taryn Robinson is living in his house and homeschooling his children, which makes Aiden completely off-limits. Taryn knows she and the strong, sexy SEAL can only be friends. Or could she, Aiden and the girls be a perfect family in the making?
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One Unforgettable Kiss
by A. C. Arthur
On leave from his job as a Navy pilot, Garrek Taylor wins an auctioned date with Temptation's most eligible bachelorette, house restorer Harper, and as the two become consumed by passion, a scandal from Garrek's past threatens his career and their relationship.
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Baby You're Worthy by ShantaeConsidered an unlikely pair, reformed dope boy Marcus and pampered princess Nikki share an undeniable chemistry. Problems arise when only one of them is willing to honestly acknowledge the obvious attraction. Because she doesn’t believe he fits into the plan she has mapped out for her life, Nikki curves Marcus without hesitation after their first encounter. Unable to see past her fears, she doesn’t realize that he may be the man she was meant to spend her life with.
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Don't Mess With the Carter Boys
by Desirée
When their sister Olivia reveals an explosive secret, the Carters find their drama-prone rivalries and affairs further complicated by surprise proposals, unexpected pregnancies and a tension-riddled family dinner. By the best-selling author of The Return of the Carter Boys.
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Houston
by Treasure Hernandez
Life is perfect for Donna and Kim Boon when they move in with their Aunt in Houston, until her murder unearths a secret that will alter everything they’ve ever known.
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A Hustler's Queen by SaundraA hard-working daddy’s girl, Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had—and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hangin’ with savvy hood chick Keisha—and falls hard for DaVon, LA’s most powerful drug dealer. As his new lady, Precious soon gets the best of every luxurious thing—and fast learns the ropes of her lover’s lethal hustle. Suddenly DaVon is brutally gunned down, and Precious steps up to run his empire. But she’s got to stay ahead of rivals planning to ice her out, treachery from DaVon's rebellious crew . . .
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In These Streets
by Shelly Ellis
After being released from the youth institute, three best friends try to maintain their relationship through diverging life choices, even though one becomes a deputy mayor and the other two run criminal enterprises.
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To the Death
by Kiki Swinson
Naomi and Damien are once again on the run for their freedom, and the next town they come to, they won't be so lucky when it's time to leave. By the New York Times best-selling author of Wifey.
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The Perfect Love Storm by Anna BlackA playboy bachelor helps a grieving widow learn to love again, but her heart is broken once more when she learns their relationship was based on a bet in the latest novel from Anna Black.
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A Sister's Survival
by Cydney Rax
Leaning on Alita for support to heal and move on after a shattering revelation, youngest Reeves sister Elyse looks for ways to settle the score with Burgundy; while Coco plots revenge against the unfaithful father of her child.
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Torn by the Code
by Eureka
A powerful attorney raised in the projects still feels the lure of the streets and lives a double life as a ruthless, female, underworld boss known as Dutchress who will stop at nothing to get back her most precious possession.
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The Bronx
by Marcus Weber
Antonio Roberts and Paige Tillary are from vastly different backgrounds—him a streets-raised NBA player, and her a well-to-do politician's daughter—so when they meet and fall in love, it won’t be easy.
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Mistress For hire
by Niobia Bryant
Resolving to make amends after betraying a friend to advance her own celebrity career, Jessa launches a successful business catching unfaithful spouses only to discover her new husband having an affair with one of her own agents.
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