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Leading a small army of slaves, Nat Turner was a man born with a mission: to set the captives free. When words failed, he ignited an uprising that left over 50 whites dead. In the predawn hours of August 22, 1831, Nat Turner stormed into history with a Bible in one hand, brandishing a sword in the other. His rebellion shined a spotlight on slavery and the state of Virginia and divided a nation's trust. Turner himself became a lightning rod for abolitionists like Harriet Beecher Stowe and a terror and secret shame for slave owners.

Everyone knows there are 3 sides to a story. His, hers and the truth. Finding love is harder than it seems. Most times love finds us before we find it. Well, at least that was the case for Mya and Andre. Two adults in their mid twenties searching for a bright light through rough times. Rough times that ironically lead them into each other's paths. Assumptions and misunderstanding can cause pain and confusion. Most times being in the wrong place at the wrong time can make a situation worse than it has to be.

The reigning Queen of Hip-Hop Lit, Nikki Turner returns with a fresh and fierce tale sure to satisfy longtime fans and create new ones. Desember Day is beautiful, confident, and smart. She has more game in the streets than a basketball player does on the court, and her boyfriend, Fame, loves...