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African American Fiction & Nonfiction July 2017
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Talon of God: A Novel by Wesley SnipesA fiction debut by the acclaimed actor depicts a holy warrior in a fantastical urban world where he must convince a doctor with no faith to help stop a powerful demon and his minions from establishing a hell on earth.
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Grace: A Novel by Natashia DeónThe dual stories of a mother, a runaway plantation slave and the child she never knew are woven through the historic events of the mid-19th century, including the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Seducing Abby Rhodes by J. D MasonA woman who has been experiencing strange things in her new home is shocked when a handsome mans shows up at her door describing a murder that took place there in this new novel by the author of Hart Breaker.
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Love Me Forever by Serenity King Melody of desire Corporate attorney Jarred Manning rarely has a problem getting what he wants—or avoiding the commitments he doesn't. Now his father's corporation has acquired a company with serious tech issues, and only the former owner's daughter has the inside knowledge to fix them. Lounge owner and singer Nevealise Tempest has a golden voice and a brilliant mind. And she's rejecting all of his proposals, for both business and pleasure… Growing up with a sexist father, Nevealise is determined to live her life on her own terms. She won't let herself be used to save a business that should have been left to her, and especially not for some wealthy playboy. Yet her body has its own agenda whenever Jarred is near. If she does surrender to passion, can she trust that the renowned ladies' man will stick around for all of the right reasons?
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Mine at Midnight by Sherelle Green Is this their happy ending? After her plans for a storybook wedding are derailed by a shocking discovery days before the big event, Ava Bradley retreats to a tranquil beach cottage. Days of intense soul-searching turn into nights of passionate yearning when she clashes with her infuriatingly arrogant and incredibly sexy Hideaway Island neighbor. Derek Patrick is tempting her, not just as a lover but as a soul mate, and it's a connection unlike anything she's ever experienced before. The up-by-his-bootstraps entrepreneur is proud to be mayor of the beautiful, secluded tropical island. Derek doesn't need some social-climbing diva messing with his hard-earned serenity. Yet Ava keeps surprising him. When their no-strings affair leaves them both hungry for more, Derek is tempted to take their island affair to the next level. But Ava doesn't intend to make her permanent home there…until a natural disaster threatens Derek's beloved island, making them realize what matters most—a love too precious to lose.
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Seized by Seduction by Brenda JacksonEx-con turned bodyguard Quasar Patterson is determined to watch over the mysterious psychic investigator Dr. Randi Fuller, especially when she's drawn into a dangerous gang rivalry.
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Always My Baby by Martha KennersonThe sweetest surprise...
Ambitious environmental attorney China Edwards pursues every goal with drive and dedication. Having a baby is no different. No husband? No problem--she'll find the perfect donor. Then one spontaneous passionate night with bachelor executive Alexander Kingsley leaves these two longtime friends with an unanticipated benefit, and throws China's future plans into turmoil.
China's brilliant legal mind and friendship are indispensable to Alexander and his multibillion-dollar oil firm. And the possibility of her moving on makes him realize how deep his feelings actually run. Then their all-business relationship takes a wildly erotic detour...until Alexander is drawn into a company scandal that rocks his life. With trust in tatters, can an unplanned bundle of joy lead them to become the family they never expected?
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Love Tango by J. M Jeffries The rhythm of desire Former child star Roxanne Deveraux is stepping back into the spotlight. Tired of growing up in front of sitcom cameras, she left Hollywood and her controlling parents to finally follow her true passion, which exists offstage. Still, the offer to appear on Celebrity Dance is hard to resist—as is Nicholas Torres, her dance partner. He's creative, passionate, and they're growing more and more in sync—until family interference throws everything off balance. Nick had a hunch that Roxanne would prove a smash-hit contestant. But he's taken aback by her beauty, poise and his desire to partner with her off the dance floor. Watching her confidence and skill soar each week is a thrill. But as Roxanne's chaotic past resurfaces and a secret threatens to tear his own family apart, both must weigh old loyalties against the promise of a brilliant future together.
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Giving My All to You by Sheryl ListerA hero's touch
Faith Alexander's guardian angel has a body built for sin. Ever since she woke up in the hospital after a car crash, her rescuer, Brandon Gray, has been by her side chivalrous, caring and oh-so-fine. Faith came to Los Angeles to find her long-lost father, only to learn that he's a partner in Brandon's family business. How can she reveal that her inheritance stands in the way of Brandon's career dreams?
All Brandon's focus is on his long-coveted role as CEO until he stops to help a mysterious beauty. With chemistry this irresistible, he's ready to share a future with Faith, but he feels beyond betrayed to discover what she's been hiding. If desire and trust can overcome pride, he'll realize he's found the perfect partner in the boardroom and the bedroom.
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A Pleasing Temptation by Deborah Fletcher Mello Can he open her heart to more than a fleeting passion? An ambitious daughter of a close-knit Louisiana clan, Kamaya Boudreaux is making a name for herself in the business world, pursuing lucrative opportunities across the country. But when her best-kept-secret venture—an exclusive male strip club—is threatened to be exposed, the all-work-no-play entrepreneur needs to do some serious damage control. Her plans don’t include giving in to temptation with sexy Southerner Wesley Walters, whose buff six-pack body was made for pleasure. As franchise owner of the high-end New Orleans nightclub, Wes is on the climb to corporate success. He hates deceiving Kamaya—she has no idea that her lover was once the most popular performer at his establishment and guests are willing to pay top dollar for his return. With their passionate affair leading them into forever territory, Wes has to come clean. Or he risks losing the guarded beauty whose own intimate secrets could also jeopardize their future together…
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42 Faith: The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story by Ed HenryJournalist and baseball lover Ed Henry reveals for the first time the backstory of faith that guided Jackie Robinson into not only the baseball record books but the annals of civil rights advancement as well. Through recently discovered sermons, interviews with Robinson’s family and friends, and even an unpublished book by the player himself, Henry details a side of Jackie’s humanity that few have taken the time to see.
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