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5 out of 5 books     Alexandra “Alex” Chambers is a successful writer that is suffering from a severe case of writer’s block. If she doesn’t come up with her next novel soon, her contract is on the line. Alex has a unique opportunity to be a writer in residence. But Alex may get more than she bargained for when Gabriel Scott enters the picture. Alex also gets to discover the rich history of the Gullah Geeche culture as well as her own background.   Writer in Residence is about more than a writer with writer’s block. This story is about the growth of Alex the writer and the person. Rhonda McKnight does a good job of incorporating the rich history of Gullah Geeche culture into this story. Readers will also enjoy the interesting familial twist in this book. Family lies, romance, and revelations makes Writer in Residence an enjoyable read and a good book club pick from Rhonda McKnight. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert of UrbanReviewsOnline.com         Get ...

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  5 out of 5 books Summer and David have been best friends as well as business partners for years. David is in love with Summer but she is not comfortable with him being bisexual. David is trying to convince Summer that he’s still all the man that she needs. Things get more complicated when David’s friend Michael comes to town. Michael feels that he has some unfinished business with David. But when Michael meets, Summer things get a little tricky. Sex, scandal, and lies is what you’re going to find in Ruin. Nikki-Michelle throws so many bombshells in this story that you almost don’t know where to turn. This is an excellent erotic drama but you must have an open mind to read this.Ruin is messy, dirty, and salacious fun. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert Get your copy of Ruin today!

  5 out of 5 books Amara has resisted her mother Paige’s life of wealth and soft living forever. Paige has been trying to stop the voice that plagues Amara’s mind. But that voice just gets louder and louder because it wants to tell Amara a story. When Amara stumbles upon an old picture of her mother Paige and four other people, the voices continue. Why doesn’t Paige want to acknowledge this picture? What does the Greek names on the back of the pictures mean? Nemesis is a dark, twisted, psychological thriller by Harper Black. This book is unlike anything that you’ll ever read. When the characters are introduced in this novel, you’ll wonder how they are all connected. Black does an excellent job showing you how they all fit into Amara’s story. This story does switch from the past to the present but it’s still easy to follow. Readers will find themselves questioning what is real and what is not. Harper Black brought us a book that is full of secrets, denials, and delusions with Nemesi...

  5 out of 5 books The Houston Family Funeral and Crematorium was ran by Tyrone Houston. He took meticulous care of the dead. But when Tyrone dies, his children find out that he was doing more that just burying the dead. He was creating the dead.Tyrone’s daughters now have to piece together the secret life of their father. What will they do? Words can’t describe all of the things that happen in this book. Anna J., Octavia Grant, and Olivia Renee Wallace brought us a disturbing story with  Vengeance . These trio of authors expertly put together a sinister tale that readers will not be able to put down. Just when you think that you have this story figured out, you don’t. If you are looking for a fast-paced, diabolical thriller, then you need to make  Vengeance your next read. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert   Get your copy of Vengeance today!

  You never forget your first love. Isn't that what they say? Verity Hill knows this truth intimately. She didn't simply miss Wright "Monk" Bellamy when they parted ways in college. She's haunted by his touch. Every kiss, any lover since—it's a shadow of what they had.   Time heals all wounds. Isn't that what they say? Monk doesn't believe that for a second. He wasn't simply betrayed when he and Verity split. He was devastated, with parts of him left behind in the ruins of all that was destroyed.   More than a decade after their disastrous breakup, Verity and Monk must work together on the set of an epic Harlem Renaissance biopic. With Monk, now a world-class musician, creating the score, and Verity, an award-winning screenwriter, penning the script, there's Oscar buzz before shooting even begins. This once-in-a-lifetime project could catapult them both to new heights, but can they can put the past behind them for the sake of the film … for the...