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SweetPea defies the notion of homogeneity in families. Family is not defined by race or gender. Family is a group of people who are lovingly committed to one another. SweetPea is every child and changes with every minute. SweetPea is known only by the design in the fabric of the clothes worn exclusively by SweetPea. Likewise, Momma and Papa (Dada and Papa/Momma and Mom) change as well and are known by the print in the clothes they wear.

In A Girl like Me: A Big, Bold and Beautiful Adventure to Loving All of Me, Joy is excited but nervous about starting at a new school. She looks around the classroom, hoping to find someone who looks like her—someone with dark skin, chubby cheeks, and a big round belly like hers. But as the day goes on, she feels left out and even gets teased for being different. Joy starts to wonder if she really belongs.

From Award-winning author Natalie R. Murphy. It has been 5 years since the tragedy of losing her boyfriend to violence and the abduction of their infant daughter turned Mya Stevenson's life upside down. She along with her two best friends, Shantel and Toni, have relocated to the small, up-and-coming town of Jasperville, IL. Now the owner of Pages Bookstore and Cafe in the small downtown area, Mya has moved on with her life, with the exception of love. She has allowed the fear of loving and losing, again, to prevent her from even entertaining the idea of a relationship.

It has been 5 years since the tragedy of losing her boyfriend to violence and the abduction of their infant daughter turned Mya Stevenson's life upside down. She along with her two best friends, Shantel and Toni, have relocated to the small, up-and-coming town of Jasperville, IL. Now the owner of Pages Bookstore and Cafe in the small downtown area, Mya has moved on with her life, with the exception of love.

The Library of Seduction is a short love story with an erotic twist. A woman scorned finds solace as a seductive spectacle in a local library, causing confusion and clarity. You will enjoy the twists of this short story.

Latoya, the eldest sister, has all the skeletons that she can possibly have. Keeping them secret after all these years, is taking its toll. Having no success with men because of the pain and shame, she resorts to putting love out of her mind. Lacey, the middle sister, is dealing with being rich from the fruits of her labor-longs for a man. Angry, she now knows money is nothing without someone to share it with. She starting to see, taking a chance on the first man that comes along might be her only option.

Rosa Rice is tired of the dating scene. As she celebrates at The Blue Gardenia, finding love is the furthest thought from her mind. Until her friend challenges her to open her heart again. After Rosa takes her friend’s advice, Jesse Hunter, a well-established military man, approaches her and asks to take her on a date. When she accepts his offer, she does not expect that Jesse will be the one to steal her heart.

Years of suppressing my truest desires and most prominent needs in our relationship had my emotions all over the place, heart hardening and every element that made me a woman seem like a flaw. The softness that I was founded on wasn’t welcomed. Over the years, I’d managed to dilute my vulnerability, conceal my pain and deal with my feelings alone. I was merely a shell of the woman that I’d entered the relationship as. But, today, I was reclaiming my power.| This is a novella. |

After a near seven-month hiatus, here you go.

The journey of healing occurs simultaneously with the journey of self-discovery, as one continues to understand and embrace who they are, shedding all those things that deter them from becoming their greater self.

Ever had a man to put you first? Prioritize your presence. Emphasize your existence. Maintain his focus... on you? Over everything? As if it was nothing? I hadn’t either, not until him. Not until Harlem Knight.

I loved the way he made me feel. The way he warmed my insides and made my lady parts drum. I loved the way he looked at me, as if I was the best thing that God had created. And, just for him. His round eyes and solid frame was a source of inspiration. I found myself scribbling his features into my pieces. One after the other. Stroking my canvas as I imagined he'd stroke me. And, when he finally did, we'd make one unique piece.

I knew he was mine. From the minute I laid eyes on his rounds and my oxygen supply suddenly shortened, I was curious. But when he opened his mouth and his words serenaded my soul, I was convinced. And, when my heart stopped at the sight of his chest-rattling smile, I was concerned.

In “Beyond the Five Stages,” we set out on a meaningful and illuminating trip through the complex and frequently misunderstood terrain of sorrow. While the five stages of grief are well-known, this book delves deeper, illuminating the multifaceted nature of the grieving process. Grief is an emotion that transcends conventional boundaries, and this book explores its myriad forms. It reminds us that grief isn't limited to losing a loved one; it extends to losing dreams, relationships, and the very essence of our identity.

Love is such a small word, but it has so much meaning. The heart is the centerpiece of every living creature, so we all have the ability to love, because love comes from the heart. This collection of well-crafted poetry explores love in many different forms. From the ups and downs in relationships to delving deep into the importance of self-love. Some poems touch on how God’s unconditional love for his children is immeasurable, and how the love of a mother for her child can’t be duplicated.

This book is for the girl who has the talent, the knowledge but somehow can't get the job, the promotion, the raise or the visibility she deserves. I have been that girl way too many times and this book is a practical guide to get out of this situation. Learn from my mistakes. No BS, no vague concepts, just a bestie telling you the cold hard truth so you don't have to finish last every time.

When tragedy hits far too close to home for screenwriter Noëlle Emerson, she heads for the highest hills; 3,000 miles from the comfort of her quaint Virginia town. After eight years, nostalgia grips her heartstrings, and the tunnel vision success strategy she’s maintained is subverted. Her emotions spiral out of her control as she grapples with the thought of finally venturing home for the holidays.

Blindly in love, Lera accepted the marriage proposal from Bobby Badd without hesitating. Bobby Badd is sexy, powerful and holds the key to Lera’s heart. But, he’s also a prominent member of a feared crime family in Atlanta. Once engaged, Lera becomes a part of their secret society operation the Badd Ranch. Not only is the Badd Ranch an organized crime sect for criminals, it’s the place where shocking Badd family secrets are buried.

What do Brock Badd and Ace Lucky have in common besides being notorious rivals? They both want Dalla Badd dead. Dalla gets caught in a dangerous web of lies and deceit that ignites a war so vengeful it may lead to the most infamous murder in Badd history.

Feeling drained and compromised at work? Struggling to maintain your well-being amidst professional adversity? Are you a Black woman leader navigating unique workplace hurdles? If yes, I invite you to explore empowering insights into overcoming challenges and fostering success.