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Paperback. Condición: Good. From the bestselling author of the 'sexy kitchen romance' (Publishers Weekly) Recipe for Love. Riley Ryan is an up-and-coming personal chef hired to cater a retirement party for Louis and Miriam Carlyle. The Carlyles are so impressed with her skills that they hire Riley to be their chef on a regular basis. When the Carlyle's four sons begin to vie for her attention, Riley has to figure out how to keep the heat contained in the kitchen. Can she figure out a way to cater to the Carlyles without jeopardising her business, while quenching her own personal needs and desires.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Set in the 1930s, this poignant, funny, and utterly original novel tells the story of one lost girl's struggle for truth, identity, and understanding amidst her family's nomadic, unconventional lifestyle. What's the right way to behave, to think, to feel--if you're always the new girl? How do you navigate life when you're continually on the move? Do you lie? How do you even know if you're lying? What's the truth anyway? It's 1928 and nine-year-old Lucresse Briard is trying to make sense of life and the jumbled, often challenging family it's handed her: a single art-dealer father who thinks nothing of moving from place to place; her brother, Ben, who succeeds in any situation and seems destined for stardom; and their houseman, Fred, who acts like an old woman. As Lucresse advances through childhood to adolescence, she goes from telling wild lies for attention to desperately seeking the truth of who she is as a sophistication-craving teenager in the 1930s. Told from Lucresse's perspective as a grown woman, The Trouble with the Truth transcends its time in the late 1920s and '30s and weaves the story we all live of struggling to learn who we are and the truth behind this human journey.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Ivee Henderson is accustomed to being in control. But when her drinking goes from casual to reckless, she's forced to pay a price higher than any drink. Darby Jaxon is fed up with her life. She drinks to hide the fact she's drawn to the drunk driver who killed her sister. For Peta Nixon, under the influence is the only way she can stomach her ex-husband. Everything is more manageable after a few drinks - or so it seems for the ladies in The Cocktail Club. But is drinking really the answer or is a dark payback waiting for them at the bottom of each cocktail.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Against the backdrop of Kentucky in the 1970s?and against all odds?a black woman and a white man find a love that transcends race, class, and condemnation.J. Marie Darden's magnificent love story is set in 1971?a time of war not just in Vietnam or the streets of Washington, but also in Bourbon County, Kentucky. When the Mandarenes, a wealthy white family, move into the deserted mansion across the field behind her house, Sister takes a job with them. She soon finds herself in the middle of a drama that will change the racial balance of her town by falling in love with Evian, the youngest son in the Mandarene family. In haunting prose and beautiful images, Enemy Fields is a moving story full of insight into human hearts caught in the crossfire of one of the most volatile and violent periods of American history.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Setrene 'Mimi' Bailey is carrying a 19-year-old secret that she'd like to remain hidden forever. However, a move to Durham, North Carolina, threatens to expose the truth and forever disrupt the lives of those she's protected all those years. A complex tale of mystery and suspense, Betrayed explores the fine line between passion and power - and what people are prepared to do to protect the ones they love.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. I was born beautiful A product of three white prison guards rape of my mother in a New York Penitentiary My beauty got me everything, especially women But they could never make up for my mother's suicide after my birth. And one day, I got married For better -- my beautiful son For worse -- my lesbian wife with her abusive lover For richer -- my stepfather who controlled everything For poorer -- my pathetic life with lots of money and nothing else What I had to do to get out of this situation is my story . I'm sure you have yours From the author of the acclaimed Blackfunk trilogy comes a sexy, edgy novel of lust, greed, and betrayal. Just turned thirty-four and married for four years, Donald has a multimillion-dollar home, fast cars, and all the money he can spend. Too bad it all belongs to his wife and his father-in-law. Donald's mixed-race and exotic looks landed him the wealthy wife he wanted, and all the women on the side he can handle, but they couldn't stop his marriage from falling apart. Now, Donald stands to lose the one thing he really values -- his young son, Emerald. His father-in-law, who has unlimited funds and some serious underworld connections, wants Emerald to take his name and become heir to his fortune. Donald's options are running out, until he meets a beautiful woman with an indecent proposal that could be the answer to all his problems.or the beginning of his worst nightmare. Brimming with heat and drama, Tears on a Sunday Afternoon is a sizzling page-turner that keeps readers' attention from the very first page to its jaw dropping conclusion.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. An intriguing story about half-brothers who reunite in the legal justice system. One is a prosecuting attorney and the other is on Death Row, as it becomes a race against time for the young prosecutor to save his older brother's life. Scheduled to be executed for the rape and murder of a woman, the accused is innocent, but can anything be done before it's too late.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. In this entertaining and thought-provoking novel, a thirty-something woman wakes up one day to discover her long-lost love has come back to life--but is this new reality truly the answer to her heart's desires? Despite her great life in New York City as a prestigious book editor, Meade Peterson can't shake the heartache of losing her high school sweetheart. Fifteen years after his death, she still thinks about all the things--love, family, happiness--she'll never have, now that Daniel's gone. That is, until a new man, Tanner, enters Meade's life and brings her the kind of joy she hasn't experienced in years. She's torn, though, over whether she can bear giving her heart away again. Taking time to reflect, Meade returns to her hometown of Austin for what should be a relaxing visit--but instead, she becomes the victim of a violent crime. Upon waking from her real-life Texas nightmare, Meade finds herself in another world where she doesn't recognize anything, until she realizes the man in bed beside her isn't a stranger--it's Daniel. Meade has awakened into an alternate existence where Daniel is very much alive and has been part of her life for the past fifteen years. Meade can't believe her good fortune--she's finally experiencing the life she's always wanted Or is she? As Meade quickly learns, if one thing in your life changes, nothing else may stay the same. And now she's forced to face the question: Is what she's gained worth what she's destined to lose.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. In the City of Brotherly Love, a car skids off the ice and ignites a chain of events that changes everything for eight-year-old Peter Flood. Peter's father is a powerful man, a union boss with mob connections, but all the power in the world is useless to a grieving son. Raised by his uncle, Peter tries to distance himself from the casual brutality of the family business, gravitating instead toward a small South Philly gym. Peter's cousin Michael--his brother--moves in another direction: into small-time intimidation and the trappings of a union prince. Neither, however, can outrun the logic of violence as they're dragged into a world of bad blood and a chilling cycle of betrayal and retribution. Praise for Brotherly Love A first-rate novel and a masterly evocation of that undercivilized and unfree America . . . The grace and confidence of Pete Dexter's] prose conveys absolute authenticity.--The New York Times Book Review Enviably artful work--carefully wrought, canny in its insights, sly in its presentation, sneaky in its revelations.--Chicago Tribune Extraordinarily poignant . . . Brotherly Love is all bulletproof prose and flinty-eyed bravissimo. . . . But the quieter, sadder aspects of the novel are its strongest points.--The Boston Globe Tautly and often exquisitely written.--Los Angeles Times. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. Milan Walden is living the high life: high-power career, respect and unlimited potential. But when she finds herself unemployed and facing criminal charges, she flees the only life she's ever known to start again. Her hunger for glamour drives her to take a position as live-in companion to millionaire Noah, who has only six months to live. The two quickly become involved in a twisted relationship that results in a bizarre prenup and v for the strangest wedding anyone could expect. A Zane Presents title. Fasten your seatbelt.!' - Zane'.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Set in the 1930s, this poignant, funny, and utterly original novel tells the story of one lost girl's struggle for truth, identity, and understanding amidst her family's nomadic, unconventional lifestyle. What's the right way to behave, to think, to feel--if you're always the new girl? How do you navigate life when you're continually on the move? Do you lie? How do you even know if you're lying? What's the truth anyway? It's 1928 and nine-year-old Lucresse Briard is trying to make sense of life and the jumbled, often challenging family it's handed her: a single art-dealer father who thinks nothing of moving from place to place; her brother, Ben, who succeeds in any situation and seems destined for stardom; and their houseman, Fred, who acts like an old woman. As Lucresse advances through childhood to adolescence, she goes from telling wild lies for attention to desperately seeking the truth of who she is as a sophistication-craving teenager in the 1930s. Told from Lucresse's perspective as a grown woman, The Trouble with the Truth transcends its time in the late 1920s and '30s and weaves the story we all live of struggling to learn who we are and the truth behind this human journey.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Thirty-five female writers share their essays and letters--hilarious, heart wrenching, and everything in between--in this wise and poignant collection about mother-daughter relationships. Thirty-three female writers share their essays and letters--hilarious, heart wrenching, and everything in between--in this wise and poignant collection about mother-daughter relationships. Whether they're from the US, Caribbean, India, or the UK, all of the contributors to A Letter for My Mother share one thing in common: thoughts that have been left unsaid to their mothers and mother figures--until now. In this moving book, thirty-three women reveal the stories, reflections, confessions, and revelations they've kept to themselves for years and have finally put into words. Written through tears and pain, as well as joy and laughter, each offering presents the mother-daughter bond in a different light. Heartfelt and deeply meaningful, A Letter for My Mother will inspire you to admire and cherish that special relationship that shapes every woman.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. From the author of his truly candid memoir, Inner City Miracle, comes the fast-paced thriller about a judge who is caught up in a gritty case involving a brutal murder that no one else seems to care about. Detroit was once considered the murder capital of the nation, and as fresh-to-the-bench Judge Mathis discovers, it may be living up to its name. In one of the city's most horrific crimes ever, a black female has been discovered decapitated in an alleyway, with her head located several blocks away. The police are stumped until the arrest of a drug dealer promises to reveal vital information about the case. The only problem? The drug dealer won't talk to anyone but Judge Mathis. The dealer demands privileges and assurances of safety from Mathis, who refuses to bend his moral code and give in to the conditions, setting the investigation back to square one. But Mathis isn't about to give up and finds himself unable to stop thinking about the case. So he sets out on the streets, using his savvy and connections to uncover the motives and means that led to the woman's death.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Are you ready for the heat? Two of the hottest erotica authors team up to deliver a sensually heated tome of dangerous seduction and sinful desire, where lust, lies, and forbidden pleasures lure you to the edge of your seats, leaving you hanging on until the last steamy page. Smooth-talking, twenty-nine-year-old Cruze Fontaine is tall, dark, and dreamy-eyed. Chiseled to perfection, the six-foot-four, self-made millionaire is every woman's dream. With a reputation of giving toe-curling orgasms, this sex addict has a personal harem of vixens at his fingertips to satisfy his sexual appetite. But after all the sweet nothings have been whispered and the shuddering climaxes are over, the salacious playboy finds himself yearning for something more. But what happens when fate and wanton lust lands him in bed with someone just as emotionally detached and cunning? Meet thirty-two-year-old Arabia Knight. Runway ready and always fabulous, this beauty knows that the way to a man's wallet is through his libido. And this well-kept, materialistic diva is no stranger to turning on the charm, then luring her next big score into her web of seduction since the bigger the bank account, the greater the rewards. The problem is, none of her middle-aged, wealthy benefactors fulfill her erotic yearnings, leaving her starved for someone with the sexual prowess she craves. And Arabia gets more than she could have ever imagined after a chance encounter with the enigmatic Cruze Fontaine. With each having something to prove and everything to lose, Cruze and Arabia fight to defy the urgings of their hearts. But as temperatures rise and desires ignite, the two lovers quickly find themselves unraveling with want, and both learn that complete surrender can lead to unexpected love.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Returning from a quest to find their soulmates, Harlow, Vangie, and Nivea face new challenges from murder to heartbreak in this highly anticipated sequel to Put a Ring on It. These three woman have endured experiences no woman should go through to get to their final goal: the altar. But now, they are coming the realization that happily ever after might not be attainable, or even a reality. Harlow's dreams of walking down the aisle are shattered when a muffled gunshot forces her to question her new husband's character. Is Drake Morgan the determined entrepreneur she thought he was or a gangster and ruthless killer? After a bout with alcoholism and an emotional breakdown, Nivea is trying to rebuild her life, but the explosive result of her child's paternity test threatens to destroy her fragile family ties. Desperate for her new man to put a ring on it, Vangie sacrifices her morals and puts a lifelong friendship to the test. From the bestselling author of Big Juicy Lips and Double Dippin', this edgy new novel is sure to please both Allison Hobbs fans and newcomers looking for a spicy read. …

Hardback. Condición: Good. Four-time mayor of Washington, D.C., Marion Barry, Jr. tells his shocking and courageous life story, beginning in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world. Marion Barry fought relentlessly in his life and his career. A near-life threatening bullet wound to the chest, a survivor of cancer, allegations of drug use, political scandal--he had an incredible story to tell. This provocative, captivating narrative follows the Civil Rights activist, going back to his Mississippi roots, his Memphis upbringing, and his academic school days, up through his college years and move to Washington, D.C., where he became actively involved in Civil Rights, community activism, and bold politics. In the New York Times bestseller, Mayor for Life, Marion Barry Jr. tells all--including the story of his campaigns for mayor of Washington, his ultimate rise to power, his personal struggles and downfalls, and the night of embarrassment, followed by his term in federal prison and ultimately a victorious fourth term as mayor. From the man who, despite the setbacks, boldly served the community of Washington, DC, this is his full story of courage, empowerment, hope, tragedy, triumph, and inspiration.…

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MASS MARKET PAPERBACK. Condición: New. 1593092180 The book is brand new and has never been used. Ships, well packaged and very quickly, from MI. The condition selected for the item is accurate and consistent with our other listings of the same general condition. If you have any questions or you would like additional details about the item or pictures, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will get back to you as quickly as possible. Please buy with confidence from us, as we have several thousand satisfied customers and your satisfaction is the goal we strive to achieve with every transaction.…

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Paperback. Condición: Fair. Shame on It All is an unforgettable showcase for Zane's talent -- insight, comedy, and wild high jinks. For anyone who has ever observed the behavior of a close friend or family member and suppressed the urge to scream Shame on you out loud, Shame on It All is the novel for you. Harmony, Bryce, and Lucinda (a.k.a. Lucky) Whitfield are sisters in every sense of the word. They argue and get on each other's nerves, but when it comes down to the wire they are extremely protective of one another. Shame on It All follows their adventures, their friendships, their love lives, and their outlooks on life in today's society. Jam-packed with unpredictable, unbelievable, and just downright crazy situations with a few surprising twists thrown in for good measure, Shame on It All is as wild as they come.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Six steamy tales of deceit in the sheets that delve into the scandalous world of infidelity, where there is no end to sexual imagination and forbidden lust. Every cheater has a hidden desire. Some love it dirty. Others love it hot. From one-night stands to weekend flings to lustful online affairs, Dirty Heat serves up six naughty tales of deceit in the sheets--featuring men and women who cheat: "P-Spot Under Siege": Kendall Evans has a fetish he isn't comfortable sharing with his wife and he decides to seek out women willing to indulge his deep, darkest secret. "Wet Pussy Gone Wild": After one scandalous romp in the sheets with her nineteen-year-old son's best friend, horny housewife Debra Lang can't seem to get enough. "All Three Holes": Buxom beauty Lolita Singleton is comfortable in the skin she's in. But her boyfriend of five years can't seem to ride her curves or handle the heat. What's a girl to do? Simple. She has a weekend rendezvous with three hunks that can. "Phone Bone": Kinky husband Michael Crenshaw seeks steamy phone sex with anonymous women. "Legs Wide Open": Markisha Swift throws caution to the wind and is swept up in an office romance. "Dick for Hire": Desperate times often call for desperate measures--thirty-one-year-old Levar Green quickly finds himself sucked into a world of online ads and taboo sex, slinging wood to pay the bills.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condición: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Strebor Books Pub Date: 10/1/2002 Binding: Paperback Pages: 320 Reprint edition.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. A stunning and moving anthology of stories, each of which focuses on an aspect of domestic abuse. This powerful collection is sure to serve as a wake-up call for people either dealing with a domestic abuse situation, or those watching someone else endure it. These stories capture the dangerous realities of domestic abuse, while also pointing toward the steps that need to be taken to break the cycle that perpetuates it. It is sure to serve as a rallying cry for all those who desire victory over their own victimisation, and a guide for understanding patterns and undercurrents.…

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Hardback. Condición: Good. An eagerly awaited collection of stories dealing with domestic abuse, edited by the New York Times bestselling author Zane. Breaking the Cycle is a stunning and moving anthology of stories, each of which focuses on an aspect of domestic abuse. This powerful collection is sure to serve as a wake-up call for people either dealing with a domestic abuse situation, or those watching someone else endure it. In the title story, Zane describes the turmoil that a young girl suffers at the hands of her stepfather. The girl and her mother plan their escape, but at the last minute the mother falters. In D.V. Bernard's The Lonely Echoes of My Youth, readers are introduced to a young boy raising himself on the fringes of a drug-infested neigborhood. Nane Quartay's provocative story, The Grindstone, describes a boy who witnesses a brutal murder which will have far-reaching effects on him and his family. Tracy Price-Thompson weaves a powerful tale in The Stranger when a woman constantly abused by her husband finds inner strength after a brutal attack. Collen Dixon's The Break of Dawn will keep readers deep in thought long after they finish reading her story about a young desperate mother terrifed that her own daughter will grow up and become victimized herself. Dywane D. Birch's Victory Begins With Me reflects how one woman has to struggle to get her life back to normal. Shonda Cheekes' Silent Suffering flips the script when a man finds himself abused by the female in his life. Newcomer J.L. Woodson's God Does Answer Prayers deals with a young boy fighting for his life in a hospital bed, put there by one of the people who is supposed to love him the most: a parent. These stories capture the dangerous realities of domestic abuse, while also pointing toward the steps that need to be taken to break the cycle that perpetuates it. It is sure to serve as a rallying cry for all those who desire victory over their own victimization, and a guide for understanding the complex undercurrents that make such patterns possible.…