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One of Jamaica''s biggest drug lords finds himself at a crossroads between getting revenge on his enemies and the offer of God''s salvation...Raymond Brown, popularly known as Smooth Suave, is one of Jamaica''s biggest drug lords. With eight children by six baby mommas and counting, he''s a player for life. A true baller, he luxuriates in his wealth. He''s a shot caller with soldiers wheeling and dealing all over Jamaica. It''s Suave''s world, and everyone else just lives in it...or so he thinks. His nemesis, King Kong, sees it differently. They''ve been rivals since childhood, and King Kong is hell-bent on destroying Suave at any cost. As the war over power, drugs, and money intensifies, bodies are dropping like flies from Wilton Gardens to Arnett Gardens, washing the island of paradise in blood. It is the murder and kidnapping of two of Suave''s loved ones that brings him to his knees. Being framed for murder, hunted by the cops, pursued by his enemies,

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After becoming involved with sexy, thugged-out Santana, good girl Alexis Vancamp followed him down a destructive path that landed her behind bars. Five years later, her case is overturned, and she is released from prison. Now mature, humble, and newly reformed, Alexis goes back to her hometown, trying to get past the death of someone dear to her. Just when things seem like they are headed in the right direction, Santana reemerges with a vicious plan to finish where he left off.

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As a pastor, nothing gives you greater pride than seeing your son follow in your footsteps by learning to teach, believe, and abide by the Word. Pastor Derek Lewis is not any different in wanting his legacy to continue through his only son, Zayvon. But what happens when the only heir to the legacy that you built is born deaf? Do you question God? Do you blame your wife? When the truth is finally discovered, will Pastor Derek Lewis accept the inevitable or remain in denial?

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The sole survivor of a brutal massacre, Dr. Bennett returned home broken and tormented by guilt and memories of an unforgivable crime allowed to go unpunished. Then the beautiful and mysterious United Nations crisis counsellor Ayana Burundi walks into his office, offering the chance to see the man who took everything from him pay for his crimes. Their relationship becomes passionate while they work together to fight for justice, no matter the cost.

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Starr is a bodacious and bold young beauty and the leader of the Double G''s, a powerful and ruthless social club of plus-sized women. Queen Fem founded the group of professionals-by-day, gangster-biker-chicks-by-night to prove that this isn''t just a man''s world. The Double G''s go after men of power and privilege with blackmail and manipulation, but a Special Agent may have finally found his way inside the group to destroy them. These women are on a mission, and they believe the only way they can accomplish it is by keeping the game and the players in a chokehold.

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From urban literature darling Treasure Hernandez comes the thoughtfully told yet harrowing tale of a young woman who thinks she''s found love but has actually become a victim of obsession. ''If you love me you''ll never leave me'' - that''s a romantic statement, right? How about, ''if you leave me, that''s the end of the line for you.'' Malik starts out telling Jess how much he loves her, and gradually, agonisingly, the reader must watch him begin to use that love to control her.

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Gabby and Mischelle are two friends hoping to escape the chaos in their lives. Shell''s husband cheated on her with a younger woman, and Gabby''s ex-boyfriend is stalking her. To get away from it all, the women head to Tybee Island, Georgia, looking for a weekend of fun in the sun.  Once they get there, they encounter two charismatic yet mysterious men who have the power to inexplicably change their lives forever . . . or at least for the weekend.

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Every relationship has its ups and downs so Zaria Taylor weathers the storms whenever Renard cheats. When his lies are exposed and it''s revealed that Renard has been dragging Zaria''s name through the mud while taking caring of another woman''s child, all bets are off and payback is on. Zaria makes it her mission to show her two-timing baby daddy exactly how it feels to get played. Between sleeping with his best friend, stirring up drama with his line-up of women, and trying to ruin his street business, Zaria is fuelled by a shattered heart, and she won''t stop until revenge is hers.

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After the kidnapping of his son, Tyree Johnston''s marriage to Mia, the love of his life, fell apart. Now, two years later, Tyree has their son Kyan all summer, and he is unprepared for Mia''s return to their hometown. Trying to move forward with his life, Tyree finds himself stuck between what his heart wants and what his head says is right. Mia left for Paris the minute her divorce was final, but when her sister-in-law tells her that Kyan needs her, Mia is on the first flight out.

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Leshaun is the true definition of a bad girl, who goes from corporate to hood and back again with ease. While she lets others think that she''s just one of a team, those who truly know her understand that she run the streets all by herself. Sometimes, the king of the streets isn''t a king at all.

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For sisters Diem, Drea, and Ophelia, coming from the same bloodline as Julian ''Knight'' Hart means that the legacy of their motorcycle club, Hart''s Angels, must continue to live up to his expectations. Although the sisters are as different as night and day, they were taught by their father that it''s always family over everything. These ladies demand respect, not only for themselves, but for their club as well. When enemies start to surface, personalities will clash, and family motives will be questioned. Will the pressure cause these Angels to fall, or will they rise to the occasion like they''ve done time and time again?

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All Mya wants is a normal life, but that means convincing her husband, Hood, to walk away from the hustle. Easier said than done when dealing drugs has always been his bread and butter - and he''s just teamed up with a new crew on a deal that will set them up for life... Hard as she tries, Mya can''t ignore the dread she feels. And when her fears come true, Hood will have to choose between their marriage and the game - if he can survive long enough.

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As a young woman in rural Jamaica, Dupree struggles to maintain a home for herself and the ailing aunt who is raising her after she was abandoned by her teenage mother. The effort of life with no electricity, running water, or money often leaves Dupree battered and bruised, but she refuses to be defeated. She might have been forced to grow up too fast, but she will not succumb to the wiles of the devil, choosing instead to rely on the power of Almighty God to help her through.After a brutal attack that takes her to hell and back, Dupree must reach for her inner strength once again to survive. Her journey for a better life leads her to Kingston, a city some people refer to as Jamaica''s Sodom and Gomorrah. There, she sees and experiences things beyond her imagination. Dupree seeks comfort in the arms of her Prince Charming--but he might just be a wolf in sheep''s clothing. Caught up in a web of lies and betrayal, Dupree fights to save her life. In pure desperation, she seeks an

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How hard is it to forgive? After discovering that her boss and mentor is actually the biological mother who had abandoned her as a baby, the Good Samaritan police officer who worked his way into her life is really her birth father, and her best friend is her biological brother, Dupree is left distraught and betrayed. She vows to have nothing to do with her newly discovered family. If Mrs. Eleanor Humphrey, A.K.A Tiny, has anything to say about it, Dupree won’t be able to keep that vow.   How does a former teenaged runaway become a wealthy, sophisticated business executive? Tiny’s quest for happiness and independence in Kingston, Jamaica has taken her to hell and back. After a vicious attack and a serious sickness that leaves her fighting for her life in the hospital, Tiny prays for death, but then God speaks. Will she listen to His voice? What exactly is He saying?

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Three stories by three popular urban lit writers! Expect lust and lies, damage and drama, struggle and survival - these hood girls won''t give up without a fight.

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In 1995, one year before Tupac Shakur was shot dead in Las Vegas, he was jailed for two months inside New York City''s notorious Rikers Island. While there, he received a letter from a stranger - Angela Ardis, acting on a casual bet with her friends. She included her photo and phone number... and soon found herself answering a call from Tupac himself. Remarkably, their near-daily contact grew into a complex kinship of souls that neither could define - and touched both in unexpected ways. Alive in letters and original poems - some available nowhere else - Tupac''s ever-relevant heart beats within these pages. Playful, sensual, and serious, he gives insightful observations on music, prison, and life''s uncertainties - and his dreams for a future that would soon be tragically cut short. In this moving, one-of-a-kind tribute, generations of fans can experience a profound connection to the mind and unbroken spirit of a passionate, unpredictable musical icon.

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