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Kalani Willis suffered a tragedy at the age of sixteen when her mother was murdered by Stefan, who was her stepfather. One day, something traumatic happened to Kalani that was beyond her control. She turned to food and depression as a coping mechanism, which also made her gain a lot of weight. Everyday she’d hear the insults thrown at her, but eventually learned that even though the tongue was a mighty sword, hateful words could only make her stronger. Kilo Redmond was the man of every woman’s dream, yet he refused to settle down or stay monogamous.

Having just celebrated her 26th birthday in 1976 California, Dana, an African-American woman, is suddenly and inexplicably wrenched through time into antebellum Maryland. After saving a drowning White boy there, she finds herself staring into the barrel of a shotgun and is transported back to the present just in time to save her life. During numerous such time-defying episodes with the same young man, she realizes she's been given a challenge.

God is change. That is the central truth of the Earthseed movement, whose unlikely prophet is 18-year-old Lauren Olamina. The young woman's diary entries tell the story of her life amid a violent 21st-century hell of walled neighborhoods and drug-crazed pyromaniacs—and reveal her evolving Earthseed philosophy. Against a backdrop of horror emerges a message of hope: if we are willing to embrace divine change, we will survive to fulfill our destiny among the stars.

He came searching for his mother. What he found was something far more explosive, along with a second chance at family. Basketball star Osei Wharton has everything: fame, wealth, and the kind of future most people dream about. But none of it quiets the ache left by the mother who gave him up...

Sundae Monroe Banks was born into pain. After losing her father and being handed over to the streets by her own mother, she learned early: love is dangerous, and emotions are a weakness she can’t afford. While most girls her age are picking colleges and chasing dreams, Sundae’s out here...

Colby can’t believe his daughter is gone. How could he be vacationing when someone was here hurting Aniya? He blames himself and tries to cope with his anger. Sadly, Brielle feels the brunt of it and says things to enrage him even more. With everyone rooting for them to stay together; maybe it’s best they part ways. Ella kidnapped Harlow in hopes to make Marco come home. What she didn’t expect is his reaction. Unfortunately; Ella brought the side out of Marco she’s only seen him handle enemies with.

Santana Morelli Jr. also known as Tana, was ruthless, a maniac, arrogant and most of all, he was feared by everyone. When a tragedy strikes within the family, Tana will stop at nothing to catch the person responsible. In the midst of hunting his prey, Tana starts to destroy everything in his path, which causes a chain reaction with the people he loves. Reina found herself in a bad situation when it came to her ex boyfriend. He wasn’t what she expected and unfortunately, his downfall didn’t come without a price to Reina.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Memoirs of a BBW3: Kalani's Story and experience the compelling world of Memoirs of a BBW.

Glimmer Delacroix finds herself a runaway bride after Trick deemed her as payment for a street debt her father owed. The last place she expected to find herself was in the arms of people who once loved her like family. The Vicious Kings are a quiet force in the streets. Everyone knows who they are, but nobody can quite comprehend how dangerous they are. Gideon Dayne is second in command of the infamous motorcycle club, and when Glimmer shows up on their front lawn, he makes a vow to himself to protect her.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Santana 3: Rise of a New Empire, book 3 in the compelling world of Santana.

Grief and heartbreak can cause anyone to go into depression. Kenzlee Wilson saw that happening to her. On top of trying to pick up the pieces of her life, she gets acquainted with her gym’s owner, Nashton Sims. Nash comes into Kenzlee’s life and moves things around like a real man should. Soon, Kenzlee feels free and knows that her life has changed for the better. How will Kenzlee handle the new changes that occur? Will she meet it head on, or will problems around her cause her to fumble?

In the finale, the Banks family will find out who killed their parents that dreadful night. They knew his name but never made the connection until Wolf's life was hanging in the wind. Unfortunately, the truth comes out with more lies and deceit that any of them were ready for. Colby finds out who Journey's brothers are but can he handle the drama that comes along with being in her life?

Jacob Mills was a successful businessman who wore his heart on his sleeve. No matter what the women did, he found a way to make excuses on why he should remain with the specific woman. However, he meets someone who fell in love with him but didn’t quite know how to love him. Find out what happens when he has had enough of being the good guy and does what’s best for him. Kierra was taught by her grandmother at a young age that women needed to instill fear in her man at all times. It was a way to make sure he never cheated and that no woman would ever want him.

Graham Diggs spent his adult life chasing criminals. His dedication to his career as a police officer didn’t allow him time to follow his passion, nor did it give him the freedom to explore serious relationships. At forty-three, he’s unexpectedly retired and unfortunately single. After years of being miles away from home, he moves back to his hometown, Black Elm, CA, to be close to his family. As he settles into his modest home, his beautiful neighbor from across the street catches his eye. It only takes one conversation for him to claim her as his future wife.

A city boy with no desire to commit not only falls for a country girl but falls with intention. When fear meets fate coupled with two canines, love shows up even when neither were expecting it.

When Gisselle Daniels, a young architect, moves to the small town of Goodwin Grove to escape the chaos of city life, the last thing she expects is to get caught in the middle of a fire. Rescued by the brooding and heroic Lieutenant Liam Crawford, she's drawn to his commanding presence and the quiet pain in his eyes. Liam has dedicated his life to protecting others, but the tragic loss of a team member years ago has left him with a guarded heart.

Eastland Joseph better known as “East” to anyone outside of family, has the respect of the streets and the knowledge of a kingpin. His past life experiences have made him the man he is today. It was never glamorous but it was necessary. Forced to be the man of the house at a young age, East has always handled business and family before anything. Settling down with one woman has never fit into the hierarchy of his needs.

A Practice Wife is defined as; a woman who a man dates right before he settles down with someone else, and Misha London has had three exes, who within months of breaking up with her, got married. Misha, the only daughter of religious parents, cleaned up Carson Rivers for two years, improving him from head to toe, forgiving his bad sides and focusing on his good sides. And just like two of her former boyfriends, Carson is getting married. But instead of getting married within a year or even a month of breaking up, Carson is getting married the very next day, and Misha finds out on Facebook.

In the finale, Colby has had enough of Jacinta and goes on a hunting spree to find her. Unfortunately, she's hiding well, and it's making things harder for Brielle, who's worried about her finding Aniya. In the search to get her, Colby finds out disturbing news pertaining to his best friend, Nay. Will Colby be able to forgive him when he finds out or is it the end of their friendship? Vanity and Antoine are working on their marriage, and everything was going perfect until Sharika taunted Vanity at the party and attacked lil Ant.

The Morelli family was known as one of the biggest Cartel’s on the East Coast, led by Mateo Morelli. They were feared by many and RESPECTED by all. Mateo made sure it was always embedded in his family’s heads to stay loyal and stand on the foundation that was built before them. Unfortunately, being in a Cartel, your family becomes collateral damage and nothing was off limits. Sadly, no one could stop the tragedy that not only affected someone close to them but brought out the true colors of certain family members.