Afroamerikanische

He never expected to justify himself to anyone, least of all a celebrity talk-show host.Ethan West has been in the political race long enough to know how to play the game. Shine a light on your good deeds and keep your playboy ways in the dark. As a man of few words, he doesn't answer to anyone, instead demands answers from those running against him. When an ex-lover reveals his playboy lifestyle to the press, Ethan accepts an interview with Maya Armstrong, to save his political aspirations.Maya Armstrong is known throughout the industry as headstrong, fearless, and independent. When Ethan takes a seat on her couch, she's determined to hold this billionaire banker turned politician accountable for his actions. The last thing she expected was for the sparks to fly on and off air.Find out what happens when two alpha personalities collide. Will this rift end his campaign, or will it be the beginning of something much more lasting, like love?

Taking place in the desert city of San Suerte, this novella tells the story of the luckless Lustre Little, a boy haunted by his hometown and the sun god glowering above it; ex-convict Sharone Bonilla, who is haunted by his history; and Destiny Deveraux, an orphan, come of age, who is learning and teaching love and responsibility.

It's the culture-changing summer of 1968. Upheaval is nationwide with protests and assassinations. Yet, in her hometown, a small Southern haven, desegregation is about to begin. Witness it and live it through the eyes of a seven-year-old girl nicknamed Shadow on the cusp of changing history with the rest of the world. Is she Black, colored, or Negro? Join this little girl as she learns that nothing can't be faced without family and friends. And with them as her guides, she can reach heights greater than her family could ever imagine, no matter what color she is. The Summer Tales of Shadow will melt your heart, capturing the soul and atmosphere of hope for the future while learning lessons from the journeys of the past.

These two people shouldn't fall in love. But God had other plans.Communications consultant Brianna McPherson would have a much better chance of rallying her fledgling business if her family would stop sending her customers who believed in the barter system. She needs paying clients or will have to close her firm.Daniel Hutchinson's church is in trouble. He has less than three months to get an influx of members or close their doors for good. When a friend suggests the free help of a brand manager, he jumps at the chance. He never expected to fall for the feisty consultant.The last thing she needs is another non-paying client. Especially not the handsome pastor who's messing with her head and making her feel all kinds of ways. If they can't make this partnership work, they'll both be out of a job.But what if there's something greater at stake? Like an unforgettable love.His Perfect Match is a Christian romance novel set in Orange Valley that will remind you that God is interested in every aspect of your life, including whom you fall in love with.

"Grief and mourning aren't exclusively tied to the death of a person..." -Naomi Alexander<BR>Reserved yet crafty therapist Dr. Naomi Alexander turns social worker, or is she a ghost-whisperer?On a sunny backyard deck, a tense family meeting of three feels like a meeting of four, and only grief counseling with Naomi will shed light on things.Julia Winthrop has died, leaving her husband, Jeff, and their two children, Mallory and Todd, to carry on without her. When Jeff remarries, the Winthrops start a new life with Ruth, but it isn't easy. There are sides to Ruth not apparent to those involved-except maybe Naomi, who senses a touch of darkness about her in session one.Mallory and her brother have a hard time accepting Ruth into the family, for good reason. Ruth isn't interested in being a mother to her stepchildren and, with just a touch of malice, shows the Winthrop children exactly where she stands.Through grief counseling with Dr. Alexander, the Winthrops fight to move beyond the sadness, working through many issues affecting their family. From her place in her yellow counsel chair, Naomi observes, knowing something is off between Ruth and the Winthrop children.She needs to get Jeff well and release him from such a romance-free marriage; the sooner, the better.But Naomi's efforts must address a confounding dilemma: Jeff believes Julia is still with them-and not just "in spirit."Naomi carefully navigates the boundaries between doctor and patient while getting to the "ghostly" bottom of things-boundaries growing more and more obscure.When problems with Ruth escalate, heightening the family drama and domestic suspense, Naomi realizes time may be running out...Featuring doses of light and dark feminine energy, enter Naomi's world of counseling and see if she'll be a flicker in the darkness of the Winthrop family's grief; time enough for an "evil" stepmother.

"A good marriage is like sweet buttermilk." -Dr. Naomi AlexanderSuspicion at a dinner date turns into marital turmoil, and marriage counseling with shrewd but cagey psychiatrist Dr. Naomi Alexander is just the beginning.Rick Phillips is living a comfortable married life with his wife, Viv, and their young daughter. But Viv reveals she's involved with someone else, and Rick's determination to make things right again leads him down a disastrous path, transforming him into a man with an intense, adventurous edge. An edge his wife is steadily warming to ...Through marriage counseling with Dr. Alexander, with rounds of surprising disclosure for all in session, Rick and Viv begin salvaging their marriage (infused with invigorating episodes of steamy passion throughout), all the while testing the limits of Naomi's "sweet buttermilk" philosophy.Naomi, however, knows everything is not as lovely as it appears, and Viv may be in danger-from the one person she trusts most. With one dead body to account for already, the domestic suspense heats up as the aloof psychiatrist becomes a most reluctant detective. But will she solve the "case" in time?The marital stakes run high in this spicy relationship drama filled with marital strife, dark romance with a tense subplot, and tiny elements of the paranormal. But will love conquer all? Find out within the world of "sleuthing" therapy inside the cagey mind of psychiatrist Dr. Naomi Alexander.

"Well, in this case, what you don't see, is what you'll get." -Dr. Naomi AlexanderIt's hardly business as usual when cagey psychiatrist, Dr. Naomi Alexander, sleuths her way through trauma counseling in the aftermath of a patient's home invasion.After suffering a vicious attack years ago, Cecily still lives and breathes in the debilitating world of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Nearly every day is a reminder punctuated by episodes of fear and confusion, anger and withdrawal. She seeks solace and support from her husband, Oscar-but little is forthcoming. Oscar hasn't time to worry about Cecily, when so many of his plans and dreams are falling by the wayside; plans that don't include Cecily.Cecily's job as a finance consultant is the only bright spot; it's the one place free of fear and hostility. But with Cecily's boss, Joshua Hall, even that has its own rather interesting complications.A PTSD attack finds Cecily needing therapy once again, and through trauma counseling with psychiatrist, Dr. Naomi Alexander, Oscar and Cecily deal with many factors affecting Cecily's troubles. Oscar, however, proves a challenge every step of the way. But he doesn't know whom he's dealing with: Dr. Alexander thrives on challenges.Broken, full of shame and despair, Cecily feels she's heard it all in therapy before. But this time, the chair is yellow-and the results will be different. Naomi pulls few punches as Cecily's sessions are exercises in pain and confusion and regret and...revelation.Cecily's revelations, however, may be too late: Oscar's new (and deadly) plans are in motion...In this intense domestic suspense, Naomi's therapy world seems to be closing in on her as she treats a most desperate patient broken by the charade of benevolence. And sometimes doctors don't "win."Find out if Naomi's approach to the case will be enough to save a life.

Anastasia "Tasia" Ingram is a well-known writer whose work has gained her valuable connections throughout the city of Atlanta. From the outside, Tasia has it all. She always dresses to impress, and her natural beauty draws the attention of men of all ages, tax brackets, and nationalities. She's witty, smart, and has enough street sense to get herself out of any tight space, professionally and socially. Money is not a problem for her, and she takes pride in being a strong, independent, black woman. One would assume that in the romance department, Tasia has never known heartbreak, but her eyes tell a different story. Her bad luck with men didn't just start when she entered the dating world. The first man assigned to love her failed miserably, and it appears Tasia hasn't been able to bounce back since. As she navigates her love life, a booming career, and the failing health of her less-than-pleasant father, a promising love interest takes a dramatic turn. Tasia can take the high road and move on or finally get revenge for every man who has ever broken her heart. Will this major life shift give Anastasia the relief she seeks? Or, will she lose it all on a search for recompense?

The city of Harrisburg is in an uproar as a child serial killer unleashes terror, becoming a mother's worst fear. Detectives JR Anderson and Janelle Tores are tasked with the restless and relentless job of tracking down this sadistic son of a bitch, not realizing this killer set in place the greatest illusion, deceiving the detectives the moment they took the case on, having the finger pointing in many directions away from who the real killer is. When the face of the killer is finally revealed, it will bring shock to the world watching via social media and news outlets.