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Addicted
by Zane
A story of a woman's struggle to overcome an addiction to drugs, alcohol and sex.
For successful African-American businesswoman Zoe Reynard, finding the pleasure she wants, the way she wants it, is not worth the risk of losing everything she has: marriage to the man she has loved ... (Goodreads)
Flyy Girl
by Omar Tyree
A coming-of-age story of a young woman's journey to success in the music industry, navigating love, friendship, and betrayal along the way.
The bestselling urban classic novel about a young woman coming of age in the late 1980s. Tracy Ellison, a young knockout with tall hair and attitude, is living life as fast as she can. Motivated by ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Coldest Winter Ever
by Sister Souljah
Coming of age story of a young girl's survival in a harsh, inner-city environment.
Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel. I came busting into the ... (Goodreads)
Friends and Lovers
by Eric Jerome Dickey
A romantic comedy of two couples navigating the ups and downs of relationships.
"Recommended....Dickey uses humor, poignancy and a fresh, creative writing style....The reader is hooked from the first sentence." —,USA Today, In this sexy, soulful tale of love, betrayal, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Waiting to Exhale
by Terry McMillan
Four African American women navigate the complexities of life and relationships.
The story of friendship between four African American women who lean on each other while "waiting to exhale": waiting for that man who will take their breath away. ... (Goodreads)
Lucky
by Jackie Collins
A young woman rises to fame and fortune in Hollywood, but must navigate the dark side of the industry to protect herself and those she loves.
SHE’S A HOT-BLOODED BEAUTY IN LOVE WITH POWER, HUNGRY FOR PLEASURE… WILD, NOTORIOUS, TROUBLE… SHE’S… LUCKY. THE FABULOUS HEROINE OF CHANCES RETURNS. With the sensual grace of a panther, Lucky ... (Goodreads)
Chances
by Jackie Collins
The lives of three women intertwine as they navigate love, sex, and power in Hollywood. A steamy and scandalous tale of ambition and desire.
The book that made Jackie Collins one of America’s favorite authors sweeps you from the sophisticated playgrounds of Europe to the glittering gambling palaces of Las Vegas. It plunges you into the ... (Goodreads)
Disappearing Acts
by Terry McMillan
A love story between two African American working-class individuals, exploring the complexities of relationships and personal growth.
He was tall, dark as bittersweet chocolate, and impossibly gorgeous, with a woman-melting smile. She was pretty and independent, petite and not too skinny, just his type. Franklin Swift was a ... (Goodreads)
The First Part Last
by Angela Johnson
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, coming to terms with teen pregnancy.
Bobby's a classic urban teenager. He's restless. He's impulsive. But the thing that makes him different is this: He's going to be a father. His girlfriend, Nia, is pregnant, and their lives are about ... (Goodreads)
Push
by Sapphire
A harrowing tale of a young girl's journey through poverty, abuse, and illiteracy in Harlem.
Claireece Precious Jones is an obese, illiterate 16-year-old girl who lives in Harlem with her abusive mother Mary. Precious is a few months pregnant with her second child, the product of her father ... (Wikipedia)
The Skin I'm In
by Sharon G. Flake
A teenage girl's journey to self-acceptance and understanding in a society that values conformity.
Miss Saunders, whose skin is blotched with a rare skin condition, serves as a mirror to Maleeka Madison's struggle against the burden of low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker ... (Goodreads)
Wicked Lovely
by Melissa Marr
A teenager's struggle to survive in a world of faeries, where she must choose between love or duty.
Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty - especially if they learn of her ... (Goodreads)
Beloved
by Toni Morrison
A haunting story of loss and resilience in the aftermath of slavery.
Beloved begins in 1873 in Cincinnati, Ohio , where the protagonist Sethe, a formerly enslaved woman, has been living with her eighteen-year-old daughter Denver at 124 Bluestone Road. The book ... (Wikipedia)
An American Marriage
by Tayari Jones
A newlywed couple's lives are torn apart when the husband is wrongfully convicted of a crime. The novel explores love, loyalty, and injustice.
Roy, a sales representative for a textbook company, and Celestial, an artist specializing in custom made baby dolls, are newlyweds who live in Atlanta. After their first year of marriage they travel ... (Wikipedia)
Sabotaged
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
A thrilling adventure of siblings who travel back in time to prevent their parents' plane crash. But their actions have unforeseen consequences.
After helping Chip and Alex survive 15th century London, Jonah and Katherine are summoned to help another missing child, Andrea, face her fate. Andrea is really Virginia Dare, from the Lost Colony of ... (Goodreads)
Furthermore
by Tahereh Mafi
Alice embarks on a dangerous adventure to find her missing father in a magical land where nothing is as it seems.
This captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the b,estselling author of the Shatter Me series is the perfect gift!, "Brimming with color and magic." —,New ... (Barnes & Noble)
Promised
by Jodi Ellen Malpas
A forbidden love story between a married woman and her husband's business partner. Passion, secrets, and betrayal ensue.
Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He's heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she's almost too distracted to take his order. When he walks out the door, ... (Goodreads)
Make Me, Sir
by Cherise Sinclair
Her job is to make his life miserable. His job is to make her submit. Whose heart will surrender first?, Across the country, rebellious BDSM submissives are being systematically kidnapped, one from ... (Barnes & Noble)
Tough Customer
by Sandra Brown
A private investigator is hired to protect a woman and her son from a stalker, but the case becomes more complicated than expected.
Hard-living detective-turned-P.I., Dodge Hanley tries not to dwell on the past. But when he gets a call from Caroline King, “the one” who got away, there’s no time for looking back; their daughter is ... (Goodreads)
Misguided Angel
by Melissa de la Cruz
A vampire girl struggles to find her place in the world while navigating love, betrayal, and danger in the glamorous world of Manhattan's elite.
After inheriting the dark Van Alen Legacy, Schuyler fled to Florence–with her forbidden love, Jack. Now the two of them must embark on the mission Schuyler was destined to complete: to find and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dog Days
by Jeff Kinney
A funny story of a young boy's summer vacation, full of imaginative adventures.
The book starts with Greg Heffley describing how he is an "indoor person," and how he intends to spend his summer vacation playing video games. His mother, Susan, wants him to go outdoors more often. ... (Wikipedia)
Of Triton
by Anna Banks
Emma discovers she is half-mermaid and must navigate the dangerous politics of the underwater kingdom to save her mother.
Emma has just learned that her mother is a long-lost Poseidon princess, and now struggles with an identity crisis: As a Half-Breed, she's a freak in the human world and an abomination in the Syrena ... (Barnes & Noble)
Soundless
by Richelle Mead
In a village where everyone is deaf, a young girl regains her hearing and uncovers a dark secret that threatens their way of life.
In a village without sound… For as long as Fei can remember, no one in her village has been able to hear. Rocky terrain and frequent avalanches make it impossible to leave the village, so Fei and her ... (Goodreads)
Nightfall
by L.J. Smith
A teenage girl falls in love with a mysterious boy who turns out to be a vampire, leading her into a dangerous world of supernatural creatures.
To save the two vampire brothers who love her, Elena Gilbert sacrificed her life. Now that a supernatural force has brought Elena back from the dead, all handsome, brooding Stefan wants is to keep ... (Goodreads)
Prey
by Rachel Vincent
A young werecat struggles to control her animal instincts and navigate the dangerous politics of her shifter world.
Sometimes playing cat and mouse is no game...,Play?, Right., My Pride is under fire from all sides, my father's authority is in question and my lover is in exile. Which means I haven't laid eyes on ... (Barnes & Noble)
Haunted
by James Patterson
A detective investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to a haunted house. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets and a sinister plot.
Detective Michael Bennett and his family are ready to escape New York for a vacation in Maine-but a shocking scene deep in the woods reveals a dark world of drugs and murder. Haunted by guilt and ... (Goodreads)
The Pelican Brief
by John Grisham
A law student's investigation into a political assassination, uncovering a deadly conspiracy.
The story begins with the assassinations of two ideologically divergent Supreme Court Justices. Both murders are committed by Khamel, the most wanted hitman in the world. Justice Rosenberg, a ... (Wikipedia)
Rogue
by Rachel Vincent
A young woman discovers she is a shapeshifter and must navigate the dangerous world of the supernatural while uncovering secrets about her past.
I know that better than most. Since rejoining the Pride, I've made big decisions and even bigger mistakes: the kind paid for with innocent lives. As the first and only female enforcer, I have plenty ... (Barnes & Noble)
Pride
by Rachel Vincent
A shapeshifter struggles to keep her identity hidden while navigating a world of prejudice and discrimination.
I'm on trial for my life. Falsely accused of infecting my human ex-boyfriend–and killing him to cover up the crime. Infecting a human is one of three capital offenses recognized by the Pride--along ... (Goodreads)
Shades of Midnight
by Lara Adrian
A forbidden love story between a vampire warrior and a human woman, set in a world of danger and intrigue.
In a frozen wilderness steeped in darkness, the lines between good and evil, lover and enemy, are never black or white but drawn in Shades of Midnight. Something inhuman is stalking the frigid ... (Goodreads)
