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"The author of the hit Redemption Song" returns with a sparkling new novel about looking for love in all the wrong places--and with all the wrong people.
Full of spirit and wisdom, the novels of Bertice Berry bring to life a rich tapestry of human experience. 

In the sprawling homes and upscale townhouses of the exclusive, largely African American Prince George's County, the lives of five women intersect-and the secrets, scandals, loves, and losses that ensue are par for the course where power, beauty, and wealth reside. 

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In this novel of family and redemption, Campbell draws on the powerful emotions of her own experience and African-American roots in this story of a mother who struggles to save her 18-year-old daughter from the devastating consequences of mental illness by forcing her to deal with her bipolar disorder. 

The lives and loves of Atlanta's West End denizens continue to play out unforgettably in the newest novel by the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Babylon Sisters." 

From her successful debut novel, Butterscotch Blues (2000), Johnson-Hodge brings back her characters Sandy and Sandy's best friends, Martha, Britney, and Janice. While Sandy is grieving over the death of her husband, Adrian, from AIDS, her friends are dealing with love, family, and financial issues. .

Joe has wowed thousands of fans with her lively storylines and savvy heroines. Now she introduces Imani, a rising star whose dreams and challenges will capture the hearts of many more. "My Fine Lady" presents the dilemmas of romance, family, and career with Joe's signature wit and flair. 

From the beloved, bestselling author of "Good Hair" and "The Itch" comes a richly evocative multigenerational story of three powerful women. 

This beloved coming-of-age story set in Brooklyn during the Depression and World War II follows the life of Selina Boyce, the daughter of Caribbean immigrants. Author Danticat explores the novel's themes of identity, sexuality, and values as well as Selina's struggle against the racism and poverty surrounding her.

Traveling across country together, a mother and daughter discover the assorted pieces of their family's past, which--when pulled together--reveal a history of amazing survival and abundant joy. 

Winner - 2005 ALA Black Caucus Award
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This riveting tale of tragedy and hope set in late sixties Philadelphia is from an author who "ought to be classified among the best of all contemporary fiction writers period" ("Detroit Free Press"). 

A brutal struggle for power in the manipulative auto industry pits white collar against blue collar, in this powerful and sexy novel by the author of "Knowing" and "One Better". 

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Highly entertaining, deeply human, a page-turner full of heart and soul, this time McMillan turns her eye to the question of how one woman can start putting her own needs higher on the to-do list while not shortchanging those she loves. 

After being spoiled by a father who recklessly spares no expense when it comes to his girls' material desires, 18-year-old Tiara's life decisions threaten to destroy not only her, but her entire family.

In this sensational new novel from the "New York Times" bestselling author of "God Dont Like Ugly" and "God Dont Play," a beautiful, resourceful woman engineers a high-stakes game of love, money, and sex--all in the name of a better future. ...More

The author of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Best-Kept Secret" returns with a fabulous tale featuring the beloved scoundrel, Curtis Black. 

In spite of all the personal turmoil surrounding her, Daphne Dupree is keeping her back door open, just in case something romantic happens to drop by. And it's just open enough to let sexy and sensitive Skylar walk right in with all of his own cumbersome baggage.