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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ember and Judah have loved each other since children, but business interests and family ties have kept them apart. While Judah is trying to protect his precious empire, Ember is trying to protect her heart—even if it means ending their long-term affair.

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.

In Freddy Frog: Freddy Leaves the Bog, follow the journey of a talkative frog as he ventures beyond his bog, encountering woodland friends, learning essential manners from a helpful deer, and nurturing dreams of becoming an explorer. This heartwarming children's book celebrates exploration, independence, and true friendships, inspiring young listeners to embrace curiosity, kindness, and the endless possibilities that await them.

When the Affair Is Over: Scars of Deception picks up where When the Affair Is Over: Untold Stories from the Former Other Woman left off, with the conclusion of Lorynn’s story, seeing the emotional and mental battle that she faces along her journey to moving past the pain of love’s betrayal.

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.

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.

Welcome to the bustling streets, the towering skylines, and the pulsating energy of the city—a place where dreams are made, and life moves at the speed of light. But nestled within this electric maze lies a secret: pockets of tranquility, health, and longevity that defy urban expectations. These are Urban Blue Zones, and they're redefining what it means to live well in the city and suburbs.