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Mika was a girl who liked to have fun. Young and beautiful, her life was all about drinking, partying, hitting the club, and kicking it with whatever brother could take her to the next level physically. But it all changed in an instant when she found herself at the wrong place, at the wrong time – and with the wrong man. Having seen something she shouldn’t have, Mika goes on the run. But constantly looking over your shoulder takes its toll, and Mika soon finds herself beaten down by a life of perpetual vigilance

I knew he was mine. From the minute I laid eyes on his rounds and my oxygen supply suddenly shortened, I was curious. But when he opened his mouth and his words serenaded my soul, I was convinced. And, when my heart stopped at the sight of his chest-rattling smile, I was concerned.

I loved the way he made me feel. The way he warmed my insides and made my lady parts drum. I loved the way he looked at me, as if I was the best thing that God had created. And, just for him. His round eyes and solid frame was a source of inspiration. I found myself scribbling his features into my pieces. One after the other. Stroking my canvas as I imagined he'd stroke me. And, when he finally did, we'd make one unique piece.

In the segregated South of the mid-1900s, 14-year-old Nell bears witness to a world that embraces the oppression of women. She is fascinated with the prospect of being an independent person - but when she turns 16, she is married off and brought to the city of Boston as a bride. Nell is a shy girl who must quickly learn how to be a wife and mother. She quickly discovers that she must acquire new skills to navigate the unknown territory of the North, as well as her relationship with her husband, Henry, who is controlling and emotionally abusive.

After a near seven-month hiatus, here you go.

Years of suppressing my truest desires and most prominent needs in our relationship had my emotions all over the place, heart hardening and every element that made me a woman seem like a flaw. The softness that I was founded on wasn’t welcomed. Over the years, I’d managed to dilute my vulnerability, conceal my pain and deal with my feelings alone. I was merely a shell of the woman that I’d entered the relationship as. But, today, I was reclaiming my power.| This is a novella. |

Ember and Judah have loved each other since children, but business interests and family ties have kept them apart. While Judah is trying to protect his precious empire, Ember is trying to protect her heart—even if it means ending their long-term affair.

This book delves into the true story of Y'shua and Mary Magdalene, challenging the traditional religious narrative. It reveals the hidden truths behind biblical texts, uncovering the suppressed feminine divine and the authentic teachings of Y'shua. The book encourages listeners to question the established religious doctrines and seek their own spiritual path, emphasizing the importance of love, compassion, and inner connection.

Ever had a man to put you first? Prioritize your presence. Emphasize your existence. Maintain his focus... on you? Over everything? As if it was nothing? I hadn’t either, not until him. Not until Harlem Knight.

It has been 5 years since the tragedy of losing her boyfriend to violence and the abduction of their infant daughter turned Mya Stevenson's life upside down. She along with her two best friends, Shantel and Toni, have relocated to the small, up-and-coming town of Jasperville, IL. Now the owner of Pages Bookstore and Cafe in the small downtown area, Mya has moved on with her life, with the exception of love.

When the Affair Is Over: Scars of Deception picks up where When the Affair Is Over: Untold Stories from the Former Other Woman left off, with the conclusion of Lorynn’s story, seeing the emotional and mental battle that she faces along her journey to moving past the pain of love’s betrayal.

Latoya, the eldest sister, has all the skeletons that she can possibly have. Keeping them secret after all these years, is taking its toll. Having no success with men because of the pain and shame, she resorts to putting love out of her mind. Lacey, the middle sister, is dealing with being rich from the fruits of her labor-longs for a man. Angry, she now knows money is nothing without someone to share it with. She starting to see, taking a chance on the first man that comes along might be her only option.

Have you ever felt hopeless after a loss? Are you looking for some encouragement? #IMUST, a book written by two time author Chidi Wosu, a Ted X Alum, as well as executive coach for several Fortune 500 companies, gives her take on how to manage grief. In this book the juxtaposition of the Bible to real life metaphors gives it's readers easy to grasp spiritual encouragement. This book will help you navigate the different stages of grief with God instead of on your own. With God, you MUST get through this!

When the Affair Is Over: Untold Stories from the Former Other Woman picks up where the first book left off, with the apex of Gillian’s journey to self-absolution, illustrating the emotional and mental rollercoaster that can take place even on the path of healing and reprieve. Then, we are introduced to Lorynn, a single mother who opens her heart to the wrong one, facing a bitter truth that she didn't even know....One story at a time, different experiences, and journeys, told from the former other woman herself.

On the verge of marrying the love of her life, Nia gets into a tragic car accident. Six months later she awakens from a coma and discovers that she was given the lungs of a man named Marco Silver. Marco was the man in the car Nia crashed into. His death would, ironically, save her life. Consumed with guilt, Nia goes on a journey to find out more about her mystery man. In the process, Nia uncovers Marco’s secret love letters. Love letters, intended for his no-good cheating wife. Starving for true romance, Nia reads Marco’s love letters and falls madly in love.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, unmotivated, uninspired, and unproductive? Be ready to finally make a shift in your life that'll completely transform you! No matter what pain, struggles, or circumstances that you are maybe going through, you have the power to overcome and create a life of excitement and abundance. In the Self-Empowerment Journal, you'll learn a complete step by step approach to take your life to the next level.

For Nicki Cole, it's been five years since her last date. Besides her eight-to-five job, the only company she keeps is with her friends Angela, Sissy, and Turner Classic Movies. There must be more to life than this, and she's determined to find it.

Becoming a parent is considered to be one of the most exciting times in a person's life. You often embark on this new adventure with great hopes and expectations about what life will be like as you raise your children. Sometimes, however, the path into parenthood can surprise you. This book helps you meet with six people and their journey with their parenthood. You will be able to see what they thought during the process of becoming a parent. Their experience, journey, and evolvement to a new life process will be there in those minutes of the book.

This powerful memoir tells the inspiring journey of a blind woman who survived years of abuse, homelessness, and betrayal—only to rise stronger than ever. After enduring physical, emotional, and psychological torment at the hands of those she trusted, she found the strength to escape, rebuild her life, and reclaim her power. Through faith, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit, she transforms from a victim to a survivor, proving that no matter how deep the darkness is, there is always a path to freedom, healing, and hope.

If you have ever said these words “the struggle is real”, then I can guarantee you can relate to the stories and learn from the lessons this author shares. Like many young excited entrepreneurs, Erica “Ms. Precious” McGee jumped into the world of entrepreneurship headfirst at the young age of 21 years old. She figured she could swim, so what's the worst that could happen? Learn how she turned the fear of failure into her success. Sometimes you can't win for losing and you can't win until you lose.