A Woman's Worth by Nikita Lynnette Nichols

Twenty-eight year old Monique goes against Christian values when she moves in with her musician boyfriend, Boris. She becomes painfully aware of her mistake once they start “playing house,” as Boris no longer feels any urgency to officially make her his wife. Monique desperately wants Boris to reform his wicked ways—to feel the light of God and make the right decision to make her an honest woman. But it seems the more she prays, the further from being the ideal man he gets. And then God acts in a mysterious way when Boris’ cousin, Adonis, moves in with them. Adonis is not only God-fearing, he’s gorgeous. And Monique soon starts to believe that maybe he’s the answer to her prayers…but Boris may not be so convinced.

Succulent Chocolate Flava 2 by Zan

The reigning Queen of Erotica returns with her hottest collection of erotic fiction yet! The steamy follow up to the smash hit Chocolate Flava, Succulent takes readers from the boardroom to the bordello, featuring twenty-seven stories written by today’s hottest authors—plus three red-hot tales penned by Zane herself!

There’s simply no telling what fantasies you’ll discover as you turn the page and move from one scorching scenario to another. There’s “The Best Psychic in Town,” where an intimate tarot card reading produces some delightfully unexpected results for both parties involved, “Three Is Never A Crowd,” where a midlife crisis helps bring together three very agile bodies for a steamy affair, and “Devil's Worship,” where a rising Hollywood star catches the eye of everybody in town—especially her sexy and experienced manager. And in Zane’s own “Trisexuality,” an adventurous woman chases fast times and easy money by baring everything on a live internet sex show.

From the dangerous and seductive world of underground sex clubs to the high stakes love affairs that can derail careers and ruin lives, Succulent is a delicious treat from start to finish.

The Dopeman's Wife by JaQuavis Coleman

Once the streets pull you in, they own you. Or at least that’s the way it’s been for Nautica. Growing up in the ‘hood, all she’s ever known is the fast life—fast money ill-gotten through scandals and relentless scheming. But when a big scam nearly finishes her off, she decides to seek more out of life than the “hustle” and tries to make a new life for herself on the East Coast. It isn’t long, though, before she falls in with Manny, a drug kingpin, who sweeps her off her feet. He promises to marry her and make her “Queen of the Street.” Then everything falls apart. As their relationship unravels, both of their dark secrets are uncovered, pitting them against each other in this exciting tale of love and deception.

Up To No Good by Carl Weber

New York Times bestselling Carl Weber serves up an explosive new novel featuring a 40-something father who refuses to give up his “playa” card, a spoiled and pampered daughter and a once-faithful, but now jilted-by-love son who’s determined to follow his father’s womanizing ways.

Church trustee, James Black is the king of sexual conquests. With his charm and good looks, women can’t seem to help but throw themselves at him. But the woman of his dreams is about to turn his life upside down... When James actually pops the question, it sparks a ripple effect of shocking proportions. The other women in James’ life are up in arms that he’s off the menu and with a much younger woman at that—just six months older than James’ daughter, Jamie. Enraged, Jamie has every intention of dismantling this relationship—until she’s distracted by a mystery woman who’s secretly calling her man. Then there’s Darnel. He’s always despised his father’s lifestyle, happily embracing monogamy. But when he surprises his fiancée the night before their wedding—he gets a surprise—and vows to get revenge. James is determined to bring peace to his loved ones’ lives. But can he face the hard truths about who he is and change

Thug Lovin' by Wahida Clark

Thug Lovin'

Tasha and Trae have come a long way since their days of drama on the gritty streets of New York. Now starting over in what seems on the surface to be a respectable life as the parents of three children in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood, the hood’s favorite couple are still together and going strong. But they’re about to learn that their past cannot be escaped as easily as they thought. Because really... how far can they run from trouble when they are trouble? Now as they run a nightclub, dealing with models, shady lawyers, big money and new kinds of temptations, seductions, and drugs, all they’ve built together lies in the balance. But can this infamous duo weather all these new storms and finally keep it together?

Maneater by Mary B. Morrison

Just when you thought it couldn’t get hotter… Two top talents team up to deliver a pair of tantalizing novellas about sex, revenge—and getting what you deserve, for better or for worse!

First, in New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison’s In Character, gorgeous, full-figured Seven Stephens has the three “M”s—money, a mansion and a man. That is, until her fiancé, Maverick, shakes it all up with a cruel ultimatum; either she loses 25 pounds in six weeks or the wedding is off! Broken-hearted, but far from broken, Seven decides to drown her sorrows in satisfying her sexiest fantasies and treats herself to a long stay at Punany Paradise. But what happens when she returns and learns the real reason Maverick broke off the engagement?

Next, bestselling author and Member Favorite Noire serves up Sugar-Honey-Ice Tee. Blow, Nap, and Tomere, nicknamed Dirty, Dastardly, and Depraved, are former players from the hood turned NFL stars who have made a lot of enemies along the way. But the trifling trio meet their match in Sugar, Honey and Ice Tee, three sexy vixens who are on a mission to ruin their lives at all costs. And they’ll mow down anyone who stands in their way!

Dirtier Than Ever by Vickie M. Stringer

The action gets grittier and grittier as everyone’s favorite bad girl returns! This time, Dirty Red teams up with Bacon and continues her quest to connect with Q in the raw and racy follow-up to Vickie M. Stringer’s Dirty Red and Still Dirty.

There was a time when gangster Q was Red’s whole world, but that was long ago. He vowed to give up the hustle and he believed her when she promised that the money didn’t mean anything to her, and that she was also ready to leave the game behind—to give it all up to be with him. And then she disappeared…

Q moved on when Red ran off with Bacon. Then, out of nowhere, she returns—and shoots him, leaving him for dead. Bacon convinces Red that she killed Q as he imposes more sadistic games on her to bring her completely under his control. Except Q isn’t really dead. He survives on a prayer and lands in the hospital in a coma. Attorney Chass Reed has a weakness for Q. She believes he wants to turn his life around as she lovingly waits at his bedside for him to recover. But when Red discovers that Q survived will she stay with Bacon and continue to be the bad girl she’s always been—or will this hustler in high heels to turn over a new leaf once and for all?

A Hot Mess Sin, Secrets, And Scandal by S. James Guitard

The editor of Blessed Assurance paints an intriguing portrait of church folks embroiled in big hot mess!

Bishop Xavier is a charismatic pastor involved in a corrupt political scheme. How far will he go to keep his mega-power, mega-money and mega-stardom? De'Borah is beautiful and backstabbing, fashionable and fake and she’s ready to bring down one of Bishop Jackson's arch-enemies. But will she get entangled in her own web of destruction, instead? Pastor David is plagued by controversy and a vicious smear campaign. Will he lose his flock and everything else he loves over it? And Crystal has already proven she’ll kill to protect her family and philandering husband. But how far will she go to protect the only man she's ever loved?

Lessons From A Younger Lover by Zuri Day

Devastated divorcee Gwen returns to her hometown to put the pieces of her life back together. Though no one is more surprised than Gwen when she ends up falling for hunky Ransom Blake—a much younger man

When You Don't Know What to Pray How to Talk to God About Anything by Linda Evans Shepherd

When You Don't Know What to Pray

When life gives you circumstances beyond your control, do you know how to reach God and what to say to Him regarding your finances, personal loss, family, health or other concerns?

Linda Evans Shepherd knows what it’s like to desperately seek God through prayer, searching for the right words so you can be sure He hears you. In When You Don’t Know What to Pray, she shows you the how, what and when of praying for yourself. As she takes you through her own prayer journey and the true stories of others, you’ll be encouraged and equipped to pray for yourself in any circumstance.

You’ll also discover the most important aspect of praying for yourself—that whether or not God changes your circumstances, he will use prayer to change you.

Message From a Mistress by Niobia Bryant

Friends Jaime, Renee, Aria, and Jessa have always counted on each other—until they learn there’s a fren-emy in their group. Single Jessa texts all her pals that she’s been sleeping with one of their husbands, but she won’t tell which one, and each of the others thinks it theirs. Jaime suspects her own past infidelity drove her man into Jessa’s arms. Renee thinks her busy career opened the door for Jessa to step in and fulfill her wifely duties. And Aria fears her competitive relationship with Jessa pushed her so-called friend to claim the ultimate prize. The betrayed buddies vow to stick together as each of their deepest secrets is exposed for all to see. Except now a cheating husband could be the least of their worries.

Damaged by Kia Dupree

Camille is what some may call “damaged goods.” Both her foster parents have emotionally and sexually abused her, and there’s nothing she can do about it until she turns to her boyfriend, Chu, for help. He may be a mid-level drug dealer, but he’s the one person she can trust. Now free from her parents, she starts to feel more secure than she ever has. Until Chu’s brutally murdered…. With nowhere else to turn, she ends up living in a rundown tenement building with a group of women in similar straits, who are all forced to work for a deranged pimp named Nut to survive. But Camille will soon start to see that her past doesn’t have to dictate her future, as she fights her way off the streets in this engrossing, heart-wrenching novel.

The Ex Chronicles by Carol Taylor

It’s sass and the city in this brand new series as four thirty-ish New York City pals navigate the perils of bad relationships, single city living and the prospect of happily ever after...

Precious is an aspiring erotica novelist, but with all she’s got going on, she just can’t seem to shake free of her cheating man, Darius. Gorgeous model Zenobia, aka, “Z” also doesn’t see her own magic as she’s sacrificed her promising career for Malcolm, a loser photographer who has more success in stepping out than snapping shots. And then there’s beautiful blonde Bella, an overindulged diplomat's daughter, who buries her problems with men, especially her unfaithful musician boyfriend Julius, in drugs and rampant alcoholism. Only Hope, the creative director of Shades magazine, isn’t dealing with a cheating heart…but Derrick may not have enough room for her in his own heart as he struggles to pay the bills and raise his three daughters on his own. And stressed-out Hope has problems all her own with her dementia-ridden mother and her own personal battles with depression. It’s going to take plenty of faith and friendship for these sexy singletons to finally find the happiness they deserve!

Searching For Tina Turner by Jacqueline Lucket

What would make a woman leave her family after 25 years of what seemed to be a great life? Lena Spencer has a wealthy husband, Randall, and two wonderful children, but somehow she isn’t happy. It’s a mystery on the surface, but peek behind closed doors in their luxurious home and the answer is clear. Her husband isn’t abusive but he’s emotionally distant. Her son is on drugs and her daughter is constantly at odds with Lena about her overbearing behavior. When Randall offers her an ultimatum: “Be grateful for all I've done for you or leave,” Lena packs her bags. Drawing strength from Tina Turner’s life story, she embarks on a quest to find herself and at last realize the happiness that has always eluded her.

Desperate Decisions by Marilyn M. Anderson

Four different women face their life decisions and the consequences of their choices in this powerful novel. Diana denounced the existence of God when she was little and her religious mother died, but today, she’s living the life she always dreamed of. Diana’s best friend, Kendra, grew up in a sin-ridden household without a trace of God to be found, but grown, she found Christ, got married and became the virtuous First Lady of her husband’s ministry. But both women are about to be shaken up when secrets from their past lives surface. And Pricilla and Aquila have been friends since they were orphaned as kids. Now back in each other’s lives, they’re seeking solace and salvation—and to find the biological mothers they never knew.

A Real Woman Knows A Real Man by Nina Black

Single mom Sasha is a competent, well-respected nurse on the surface, but deep down, she struggles over the demise of her recently dissolved marriage and the death of her drug-addicted mother. She tries not to think about her personal life on the job—and especially not about the possibility of a new love.... Enter Eric Prince, the hospital’s handsome playboy physician. He’s also burying the pain of a divorce—under countless meaningless affairs. Then he meets Sasha, and his whole perspective changes. She’s not interested in romance, so he agrees to be just friends with her, but the attraction between them soon becomes too electric to ignore. Will he convince her that his love for her is the real thing?

Bedroom Bully by Trista Russe

Danger, drama and sex combine in this unforgettable scorcher as a sizzling attraction sparks between a fugitive and a woman he’s holding captive… The last thing Audra Lopez expects in her boring, uneventful life is to find the man known as the “Turnpike Cop Killer” holed up in her home with a gun. Dean Casey may be known as dangerous and deadly, but really he’s just a troubled guy trying to cope with the molestation of his young daughter. So finding himself in a strange woman’s home with a gun is just as surreal to this devoted, hardworking dad as being on the run. But more surreal for both is the chemistry that crackles between them—and a passion neither could ever believe possible in this sexy, urban Bonnie-and-Clyde adventure!

She Who Finds A Husband by E.N. Joy

The New Day Single’s Ministry was set up by Doreen, herself healing from a failed marriage, to help single church members get empowered, encouraged and enlightened. But all it’s done is create a pack of New Day divas who are more eager to land men than ever before! Tamarra was a faithful wife for 15 years—until a 14-year-old girl showed up on her doorstep looking for her “Daddy.” Paige has found nothing but flaws in all the men she’s dated—many before she’s even kissed them. And literary agent Deborah toys with the notion of a scandalous affair with a new author. But before these women set flight to include men in their futures, they’ll have to realize that it’s their pasts that have been holding them back.

Brainwashed Erasing The Myth Of Black Inferiority by Tom Burrell

Tom Burrell is a pioneering advertising leader who shaped the world of multicultural marketing and was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame. He’s seen first-hand how African Americans have excelled against the odds to greatness, and is now on a mission to help black people everywhere shake the centuries of deprivation and humiliation that have worn down our spirits and brainwashed our minds. Burrell chronicles twelve myths of black inferiority, showing not only why so many black Americans still have a “slave mentality” 150 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, but also how to deprogram the self-defeating attitudes and actions that keep us locked in that crushing mentality—to help us not only to heal but to thrive.

Michelle Obama: The First Lady In Photographs

Not since Jackie O has a First Lady enchanted Americans as much as Michelle Obama. Now this beautiful, pictorial story takes us on the journey of Michelle’s dramatic transformation from working mother to First Lady, from her first tentative steps on the campaign trail to her spontaneous hug of the Queen, to her fairy-tale-like “date night” on Broadway and beyond. With nearly 200 photographs, this stunning, visual biography not only showcases the impeccable, elegant yet down-to-earth style we adore, but also provides thoughtful commentary as well as an easy-to-follow historical context that demonstrates how Michelle Obama represents the true culmination of America’s evolving views on women, race, motherhood and beauty.

Reverend Feelgood by Lutishia Lovely

Lutishia Lovely serves up another scandalous church drama about a womanizing young pastor who’s more than happy to “minister” to his female congregation…

While he carries on the tradition begun by his great-grandfather, preaching prodigy Nathaniel “Nate” Thicke is also just plain carrying on—wherever the spirit and the flesh may lead. But he gets into hot water when it leads him to “sharing the love” with three women from the same family. Nate is surprised himself to discover he’s fallen head-over-heels in love with young, beautiful Destiny, and he wants to devote himself to her completely. But the others aren’t about to give him up, and they’ll lay their religion down to get him back in their clutches—and their beds!

I'm Still Standing by Shoshana Johnson

On March 23, 2003, Shoshana Johnson of the US Army 507th Maintenance Company was captured after an ambush in the city of an-Nasiriyah, which killed and wounded many in her division. Shoshana herself suffered bullet wounds to both ankles. Along with four other members of her unit, she was held in captivity for 22 days, until a valiant rescue freed her and her fellow troops. Following this headline-making rescue, the courageous soldier returned to the States and received the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal and Prisoner of War Medal, and made numerous appearances. Now, the first-ever black female prisoner of war shares her poignant, inspiring story of bravery and strength in this candid and compelling memoir.

Push by Sapphire

Precious Jones is obese, HIV-positive and living in a physically and sexually abusive household. At sixteen, she’s pregnant by her father—again. Aside from heartache, she has nothing but a fierce determination to break free of her parents and change her life. She starts by enrolling in a GED program, where she meets the tireless Blue Rain. Much more than a literacy teacher, Miss Rain shows Precious how to read and write, but also encourages her to keep a journal—which becomes the vehicle readers have to experience Precious' horrendous beginnings and miraculous transformation. An urban classic, Push is intense, heartbreaking and frightening—a remarkable story that will continue to haunt and inspire you long after you’ve put it down.