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Stella Jackson loves being the youngest mayor of Hickory Falls, Michigan, a charming town she's turned into a Christmas destination. But when her ambitious plans to host a holiday movie shoot spiral into chaos, Stella finds herself juggling frustrated citizens, delayed production schedules... and a growing attraction to the movie’s leading man.

When they get news of another couple’s impending divorce, Rumi forces a conversation that reveals simmering fears, hurt, and secrets in her and Micah’s marriage. And once they confront long overdue questions about the stability of their own family, will their friends’ relationship be the only one coming to an end?

When she decided to throw caution out the window and succumb to one night of passion, she never expected the results following that night. Silas was tired of being controlled and his parents trying to dictate his life. Relationships were never on his radar, and he was enjoying the freedom being single gave him. The moment he learns he is about to become a father, his fight or flight senses kick in, and insecurities surface.

Kyonna had wanted Rhys for as long as she could remember. After coming home from college and starting her career, he was the only thing missing from her life. Rhys is adjusting to being a retired NFL player. He's ready to settle down and start a family, but his issue is he hasn't found the right woman to be with.

One of Buzzfeed’s Most Anticipated Books of 2021. “This trailblazing work of fiction is notable for its depiction of Harlem’s African American society and culture in the 1930s” –Bookpage When the body of N’Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room...

Logan's life is picture-perfect—until a sex tape goes viral and threatens to destroy everything she's built. But there's one thing no one knows: the woman in the video isn't her. She looks just like Logan, but Logan knows it's not her. When she starts digging for answers, she uncovers a truth she was never supposed to find—a twin sister she never knew existed.

Sunday Kennedy has never had an easy life, but nothing has troubled her like the love she has for two men. Malik "King" Shields is the first man she's ever loved, but she walked away from him when he was arrested...and her broken heart was saved by rising street hustler Caesar Jones. Caesar knows Sunday will never love him the way she loved Malik, but she is a trophy in his eyes. Now the father of her son, he's determined to keep her by his side. But when he's forced to fend off attacks by Sunday's ex, he plots to use her as a pawn in his revenge.

Can she keep their unexpected romance from turning into a disaster? Olive Hunter is the personal assistant to Agatha Bellmare, the youngest woman to ever run a major Hollywood studio. When Olive is given the or-else assignment of landing indie megastar Beckett Blackthorn for the studio's next film, it's a dream come true, except for one little detail. Since Olive is replacing Agatha as a guest at a star-studded wedding in Thailand - and there's no time to change the name on the reservations - Olive has to go in her boss's name.

One thing about me? I don't play games. Another thing about me? I don't waste time. In my role as Mr. Black Detroit, my focus is supporting my community and planning the city's annual Juneteenth celebration. Again, my time is valuable. I should've ignored the text. But . . . there's something about Daphne that makes me want to engage. Maybe it's the way she commands a room and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. Or maybe it's the glimpse of vulnerability in her eyes. It's probably just her. Whatever it is in the beginning quickly morphs into something else entirely, though.

McKenzie Taylor worked hard building his successful architecture business. Now, after five years of marriage, he is ready to start a family. Sharon, his wife, feels neglected and doesn't agree with him. She feels that a child would only complicate things. After all, if McKenzie doesn't have time for her, how will he be there for his child? Feeling lonely and craving attention, Sharon confides in Byron Jefferson, one of McKenzie's clients. He seems perfect, giving her all the attention, she’s been longing for in her marriage. But is the grass really greener on the other side?

Levi "Lee" Hiroshi is a world-weary reporter in Brooklyn, NY. His life is one of constant danger, with very little concern for his own well-being. That is, until a woman claiming to be the daughter of his oldest brother, Lewis Hiroshi, winds up on his doorstep. He can't tell if what she says is true, but as Lee fights thoughts that threaten to overtake him, he also struggles to come to terms with feelings he knows he shouldn't have. With secrets and deep-seated desires making for a precarious friendship, Lee is forced to realize that his heart yearns and hopes for more.

Thanks to her cold-hearted ways with men, Cynthia Gibbons doesn't blame the folks in town for calling her the "Ice Queen." They don't know the secret she's kept for 20 years - that she once fell crazy in love with a guy who had no money, a guy who broke her heart in the worst possible way. But now Korey Walker is back in town, and Cynthia isn't sure how much longer she can keep the biggest secret of all - that she still loves him.

Mix love, loyalty, and BDE thoroughly before adding an insane amount of passion. An unstoppable energy will provide the necessary spark to ensure everything is intertwined. Afterward, slowly introduce romance, and be careful not to forget this crucial ingredient. An individual's desire should be delicately woven into the fabric of their lives, never to be abandoned. Whips, chains, and nipple clamps could be fun.

Mario’s biggest regret was losing Reesie. He hated that he lost the woman he loved to someone he didn’t want to keep. After years of searching for her, Mario believes that he has the chance to make things right when they finally reconnect. Unfortunately for him, he failed to realize that Reesie’s happy demeanor and pleasant smile hides the true fury burning deep within her. The Reesie he once knew is long gone. Now he’s left with a scorned, hate-filled, bitter woman hell-bent on revenge.

In the first installment of The Greatest Love Series, witness Christian romance between Benjamin G. Adams and Camille James. Benjamin has spent the last year mourning the untimely death of his girlfriend, Lauren. He is ready to start fresh, and this time he is ready to do it the Lord's way. Will Camille, an entrepreneur who works around the clock and makes little time for fun, let down her guard and open her heart to Benjamin?

When scandal erupts, playboy and heir Darius discovers that his current girlfriend Fancy is a true friend until she reveals a secret that renews his distrust of women, plunging him back into a world of fast money and fast women until he discovers what he truly wants in life - Fancy.

For Simone, the only thing she cares about is looking out for the people she loves, maintaining a great reputation as a massage therapist, and building a family with the only man she's ever been with. When she overhears her longtime boyfriend talking about wanting a hall pass, she's furious, and what starts as a one-sided request soon becomes the opportunity she never knew she needed.

Lacette Graham's twin sister, Kellie, has been competing with her since they shared a crib. And in 33 years, nothing has changed-except success, money, and men have come into play. But when the girls' parents separate, and their grandmother dies, Kellie's selfish manipulating reaches new heights. With her mother in the throes of a mid-life crisis, her father and greatest ally out of the house, and her sister out to steal her inheritance, Lacette is truly on her own. Then she meets talented, attractive Douglas Rawlins. There's just one problem: He avoids her like poison.

Schoolteacher Tisha Jameson flees her Virginia hometown to start afresh in Macon, Georgia. Although she hadn’t planned on falling in love with former pro football player Chase Alton, Chase's son Thomas is determined to get them together, somehow. Before long, the pair come to realize that they are unable to resist one another, and Chase will discover what a caring mother figure Tisha can be for his son.

Venus has the chance of a lifetime to take a trip alone. No children, no husband. The women's retreat promises daily massages, meditation, and divine meals prepared by a top chef. What she doesn't see in the ad are locked gates, militia-style security guards, and a mysterious driver who isn't who he appears. The trip she deserves turns into a dangerous, heart-pounding, sexy adventure she will never forget.