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An army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard Addie Finch is tough—on the outside. Internally, she’s in crisis mode. She’s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector. She also has a soft spot for the underdog that’s about to change her life.

The trip was supposed to be fun. When Kit's best friend gets dumped by his boyfriend, he begs her to ditch her family responsibilities for a quick, idyllic weekend in the Montana mountains. They'll soak in hot springs, then sneak a vape into the local dive bar like old times. But it's soon clear that this getaway only gets Kit closer to something dire and unfathomable that's been building inside her for years, ever since her sister Julie died.

A TIME MUST-READ BOOK OF THE YEAR A young mother, in denial after the death of her sister, navigates the dizzying landscapes of desire, guilt, and grief in this darkly comic, highly anticipated debut novel from Kimberly King Parsons, author of the story collection, Black Light (long-listed...

Stella Jayne Walsh, New York City’s top-rated trauma surgeon, holds an astounding record. She’s never lost a patient—until the day she does. In that moment, her world shatters, and she’s swept into an adventure that launches her from Manhattan into alien worlds in the far reaches of space. John “Ryder” Alexander is a handsome rogue and one of the most decorated soldiers in the galaxy—until he turns unwilling mercenary, blackmailed into committing heinous crimes.

Reya Carter is doing all the right things: therapy, journaling, showing up to work with a pasted-on smile. On the outside, she looks like someone putting her life back together. But inside, she’s unraveling. Reya doesn’t fall in love, she dives headfirst into obsession. One glance. One text. One breadcrumb of affection, and she’s spiraling. Her hunger to be wanted drowns out every red flag, and it’s cost her nearly everything. Now, she’s caught between a man she should never want and a fantasy that is already falling apart.

This spiritual coming of age story is a timeless fable and a gift for all ages. Overflowing with priceless treasures and wisdom. MESHE (mee-shee), HESHE (hee-shee), MISON (my-sahn), and ORBIT (or-bit) are just the tools we need on our path as we seek harmony, balance, and fulfillment in an increasingly demanding and fast-paced world. Through the unique and recognizable teachings of the woman she calls Grandmother, our heroine, Kaydee, learns how to create healthy and meaningful interaction while finding and maintaining peace within herself through stormy times.

Black Woman Speaks: Why Nobody Gave Me Flowers? details the account of a Black female chef who is offended by the lack of gratitude shown by those she serves.