African American Suspense

It's been two years since Johnny Mayfield's murder rocked Amber, Alabama. His death, along with the illicit personal scandals that preceded it, created more drama than the town had ever seen. But now life is back to normal, at least for his widow, Geneva. Or so it seems. Happily remarried, Geneva has to admit her life is better than ever. Her upscale salon is thriving, and she finally has the baby she always wanted.

Miranda Parker’s acclaimed debut introduced sassy bail recovery agent Angel Crawford. In this second tale, Angel is back, and though this brainy part-time sleuth’s been ordered to take a vacation, she’s not slowing down. Determined to catch the killer who murdered her fiancé six years ago, Angel tracks the cold case into the depths of Atlanta’s hidden speakeasy society. And the case isn’t the only thing heating up - sparks are also flying between Angel and a suave U.S. Marshal.

Growing up in a broken home will always be a rough ride for any child caught in the crossfire. Naturally, when The Light speaks to nine-year-old Demetrius, he is too afraid to tell his bipolar mother what he has seen. However, after young Demetrius develops a secret friendship with The Light, he is taken to “The Other Side,” a metaphysical realm where he meets his ancestors and learns about coping with childhood trauma, domestic abuse, and mental illness.

What else is there for two brothers to inherit but a killer hustle when they come from a long line of hard core hustlers? Jason and Darius Jensen find the answer to this question as they learn to grind hard in the streets at a very young age. By chance, a high-level heroin supplier named George partners up with the brothers and loads of money begin falling into their laps. All seems well until a gruesome murder changes Jason's mind about his future.

With heart-stopping stories by Zane, Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes, Joy M. Copeland, Robert Fleming, Terence Taylor, Francine Lewis, Brandon Massey, and 12 other established or up-and-coming writers, Dark Dreams is a must-have contemporary anthology for fans of the supernatural.

Detective Jalen Ross knows Auburn Street like the back of his hand — its corners, its hustlers, its ghosts. But when a young gang member is gunned down inside a corner store, Jalen discovers a chilling message left behind just for him: a red envelope containing a photo from his undercover past. The photo forces him back into the shadows of the life he thought he’d escaped — back to Terrell “T-Rex” Martin, a ruthless gang lieutenant who should have been locked away for decades.

El ano: 1948, pasada ya la epoca de la Ley Seca, pero en un mundo en el que aun hay cientos de oportunidades para negocios mas bien ilegales. La ciudad: Los Angeles, donde florecen los clubes nocturnos y la juerga de la posguerra. El protagonista: Easy Rawlins, un curtido ex combatiente negro sin trabajo, al que le caera del cielo ¿ o por encargode Dewitt Albright, un personaje harto dudoso ¿ la mission de buscar a una mujer.

The singles ministry at New Day Temple of Faith is beginning to unravel, and the pastor is considering dissolving it. Some members believe the only way to hold it together is by getting their pastor to join. And why shouldn't their leader show support by joining, considering the pastor's own single status? Some church members support the idea, while others frown upon the fact that they are being led by a shepherd who is single in the first place.

Cane Hutchinson took one look at heiress Alexandra Duke and knew she'd be big trouble. He was an ex-Marine whose expertise as a bodyguard had him working with high-risk clients all over the world. Babysitting a billionaire's princess was the last thing he wanted to be doing... The last thing Alexandra wanted - or needed, was a bodyguard. But her father had worries for her safety after winning an important contract against an unscrupulous business rival.

There can be only one: one man with two loyal friends and secrets from the past that will ultimately shake up the entire hood in Chicago; one man on a mission to destroy anyone who doesn't abide by his rules, including tricky bitches who drop to their knees behind closed doors yet stand tall against him when the time comes to collect the almighty dollar; one man with enough swagger in his walk and confidence in his talk and the skills and mindset to build an empire.

My job as a private investigator is always interesting but the moment that Spencer Lawson walked into my office was the moment things became even more intriguing than usual. Mr. Lawson was not like my typical clients. He was smart, attractive and clearly very wealthy. He was the type of client I was willing to be "unprofessional" for, if you know what I mean. Only problem was, he was coming to me to get help with finding his missing wife. Which made me wonder, why come to me instead of going to the police?

In “Veiled Shadows”, the gripping finale of the Deceptive hearts trilogy, Ophelia and Caspian's fairy tale romance takes a dark turn as the ghosts of their pasts threaten to shatter the life they've built together. As Ophelia struggles to escape the clutches of a relentless blackmailer, she must face the truth about the secrets she's been hiding and the man who has haunted her for years. When Caspian begins to doubt Ophelia's loyalty, he can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of jealousy and suspicion.

If These Walls Could Talk is consumed with mystery, sex, and action. Each chapter is filled with events that will thrill listeners. After a second chance at life, Lil Riley regains his freedom and has plans to make a positive change in the world. To follow up with the promise he made to his girlfriend, Nicole – he finds himself attending church. Still addicted to a life of fast money as a drug boss and a high-profile pimp, the transition isn't as easy as he thought. When love, witchcraft and betrayal enter the picture, things spin out of control.

Let me start from the beginning… To save my struggling business, I’m forced into an arranged engagement with Magnus Knight, the billionaire playboy. My plan is simple: pose as his fiancée, help him repair his public image, and secure the funds I desperately need. Then I’ll be free to leave this arrangement behind and focus on my dreams. But Magnus is more than just a charming face. He’s also shrewd, guarded, and undeniably attractive. He never lets anyone get close… until our public romance starts to feel real.

A father's dream to completely recompense for his wrongs and love all his children together is granted to him. Will it be drama, or will it be all love? Maybe it'll be both.

The reputation of Charles "Esquire" Everson was well-known throughout the community, and now all eyes are on his protégé, Theodore Walker. One morning, Michael Ganvis barged into the office, barefooted with a gun in one hand, and a problem in the other. He’s on the run for robbery, attempted murder, and eluding police officers. As Theodore listens, he discovers that Michael is the brother of Pastor Thaddeus Ganvis - the pastor who was arrested for first-degree-murder and freed from the hands of the enemy by Charles "Esquire" Everson.

Dr. Hamilton practices medicine in the small town of Sienna, Florida, where he dedicates himself to caring for the residents of his hometown. It’s a fictionalized yet accurate depiction of a solo practitioner's life in rural America, highlighting both the positives and the negatives of such a position. The novel is based on real clinicians who practiced in small towns.

An officer acquitted of multiple sexual assaults. Three missing witnesses. And, an unlikely hero's relentless pursuit of justice.... A man with a less than legal past must take the law into his own hands to find three missing women, in this fast paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller, from the author of Double Tap. Fans of Alex Cross, Jack Reacher, and the Porter series will love this book.

Jon Dough - street detective, hustler turned hero. A bad man who hunts down bad men. Join Jon on two of his adventures, as he uses his unique skill set to kicks ass, save the innocent, and take down some really bad characters. His world has its own brand of justice: an eye for an eye.

Sometimes, a woman owns little more than the deep, hidden wishes of her heart, and those don’t count for much in a place like Mississippi, at least for folk like Victoria. What’s the cost of getting precisely what you want? She quickly becomes trapped in a cutthroat world of wealth, privilege, and power. When Victoria is offered everything she’s ever wanted, will she succumb to temptation, or will she find a way to resist?