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Author Nia Michaels is living a blessed life, celebrating her highly anticipated romance novel. Her own real-life romance with Brendan McCormick has been a delight for the past six months. Nia’s hypersensitive emotions flare up when Brendan shows signs of not being into her anymore. Is her history with men about to be repeated?

The Tangle Fairy is a heartwarming story about an African American girl who is learning that every girl is beautiful even if she does have to wear a net to bed and still wakes up with her hair a tangled mess. “Ouch!” Yasmeen yelled. “I’m sorry, baby,” Yasmeen’s mother said while she brushed her hair. Yasmeen did not like having her hair brushed and combed. Crossing her fingers behind her back while telling a little fib, her mother explains that it must be the "Tangle Fairy" that causes her hair to end up in knots!

Thirty-two days, divorced. Moving day has arrived for Nadine Parker, but she needs a plan of execution. Nadine struggles to find the strength to break free from the hold of what-once-was with Zane Willibe. After being a couple for 16 years, 32 days of marriage revealed the truth about Zane. And now, the secrets begin to unfold. There’s a war going on between old and new Nadine. Under the surveillance of her hawk-eye mother-in-law, Nadine is held captive in her role as Zane’s wife.

This Splash Read collection includes seven historical fiction short stories about Black Americans. While Splash Read stories are enjoyed by kids of all ages, they were written to facilitate a conversation between a child and parent or student and teacher. Each story introduces an influential person from history. Stories discuss life skills, challenges, problem-solving, and important issues. We’ve heard positive reviews from kids as young as first graders and as old as 10th graders.

Vanessa Reed had been at odds for years with Evelyn Underwood. Despite the woman's affair with her husband, Vanessa had moved on and forgiven Justice Reed. She's even accepted Jax Reed, the son born of the affair as if he were one of her own children. As Vanessa prepares to bring her family together for the holidays, she contemplates one of her greatest tests of faith and the consequences.

Chase Anderson was hauled off to jail, leaving his wife, Nicole, with shattered dreams and puzzled pieces. It has taken Nicole a while to adjust but time has not healed her broken reality. Three years have passed, and Chase is “free at last", begging Nicole to hear him out. Will Nicole choose to remain in Bittersville rather than forgive her lying and cheating man? Can Nicole sort through the pieces to get a clear picture or will her mind take her far from the man of her dreams?

Peace Under Pressure Self-Discovery Program Workbook provides information on enhancing your analytical skills. The workbook will help you decide what works best for you when making decisions for your life, and your mental health and wellness. You will learn how you physically act out when dealing with emotional triggers and be able to make rational choices for yourself when making decisions for the greatest return in the value of your life.

While Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for most, Addison Ross is haunted by the tragic events of Christmas past. The losses she suffered and pain she endured, damaged the bond she had with her family and hardened her heart. Addison vowed to never return home, but after four years away, she journeys back to North Carolina to deal with what drove her away and grapple with shocking revelations that changes everything she knew about her life.

Nia Michaels is an author who’s currently experiencing writer’s block. Determined to send her next novel by the deadline, she struggles for inspiration. Her own love life certainly doesn't reflect the sweet romance stories she's grown accustomed to reading and writing. When a man walks inside Southern Delights Cafe catching Nia's eye, she's delighted to find the perfect male character for her novel. She sure wouldn't mind getting to know him for herself, too.

A modern romance short story about teenagers from two minorities. They meet at an afternoon job. Both are poor and underprivileged. She balances his anger, and he provides safety and security. This short story of a relationship ended before its time.

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