My Mama's Drama

My Mama's Drama
Author: La Jill Hunt
Publisher: Urban Books
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2018-10-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1945855460

The love/hate relationship between Diane and Kendra Williams takes mother-daughter drama to entirely different level. Diane is a single mother who prides herself on being a master manipulator. She has no problem using anything or anyone to get what she wants. Whether it’s treating her sister, Celia, as her personal ATM or seducing unlikely, unsuspecting men, she will do whatever it takes to get ahead. Her daughter, Kendra, is a hardworking student who does a better job parenting her younger twin sisters than their mom does. She is determined to be nothing like her mother, and instead, strives to follow in her Aunt Celia’s footsteps to get the car, house, and career of her dreams. After meeting Bilal, a handsome, streetwise entrepreneur, she may just land the man of her dreams as well. When tragedy strikes one of the twins, instead of being there for her family, Diane sees it as one more opportunity to exploit for her own personal gain. And when a secret that both Diane and Kendra have been keeping comes out, the entire family is ripped apart. Will Kendra be able to hold on to everything that means the world to her, or will her mama’s drama snatch it all away?

MEMOIR-RIES Secret to a Happy Life: Musings from a Lunatic

MEMOIR-RIES Secret to a Happy Life: Musings from a Lunatic
Author: Adrian Carlisle
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2019-06-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1977214282

This book is equal parts self-help and hilarious reality written by a funny lunatic the last Guru you will ever need folks right in this book. Adrian yup that’s me writing in the third person like well… a crazy person, (calm down its ok for you to laugh at my crazy) he has written an inspiring tale of survival and not becoming just another victim or statistic, this book details serious childhood and adulthood trauma from physical, verbal and sexual abuse to bullying in school and growing up poor with a tyrant of a father in the hot streets of Miami, Florida and into adulthood in Denver, Colorado.

Damaged Goods

Damaged Goods
Author: Cooper West
Publisher: York Enterprises
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2017-02-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Jesse Ford feels like a failure in both love and life. He’s moved home to live over his mother’s garage after his previous relationship ended in heartbreak and a minor academic scandal, derailing his career. Tired and disappointed, he holes up to lick his wounds and concentrate on his next book, determined to avoid anything having to do with love or romance. Jesse starts to change his mind when he meets Templeton, the beautiful and engaging punk rocker working as a short order cook at their small town’s popular diner. Templeton, a talented musician, is back in town after escaping from his abusive boyfriend back in Seattle where they had tried to start a band. Encouraged by friends and family, Jesse and Templeton realize they can’t fight their mutual attraction. The two men from very different worlds decide they might have a chance, but they find their tentative romance threatened by the many secrets Templeton is keeping, and Jesse’s own bruised heart. When Templeton’s dangerous ex shows up, both Templeton and Jesse have to decide whether their fledgling relationship can withstand facing the demons of their pasts. NOTE: This book was previously published by a different publishing house under the same title. It has not been modified or altered.

Shush! Growing Up Jewish Under Stalin

Shush! Growing Up Jewish Under Stalin
Author: Emil Draitser
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2008-09-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0520254465

"This memoir conveys us back to Draitser's childhood and adolescence and provides a unique account of post-Holocaust life in Russia. We live side by side with young Draitser as he struggles to reconcile the harsh values of Soviet society with the values of his working-class Jewish family. Despite the waves of anti-Jewish campaigns, which swept over the country and climaxed in the infamous "Doctors' Plot," we feel the Draitsers' loving family life - lively, evocative, and rich with humor. This intimate story ends with the death of Stalin and, through the author's anecdotes about his ancestors, presents a sweeping panorama of two centuries of Jewish history in Russia."--BOOK JACKET.

Mommy Madness

Mommy Madness
Author: Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2015-05-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1501124684

For the first time ever, New York Times bestselling author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor’s three whip-smart, practical, and hilarious parenting guides—now in one convenient ebook collection. Covering every stage of child rearing imaginable—from labor pains to growing pains and everywhere in between—this convenient ebook set offers readers access to all things parenting in one collection. The boxed set includes: Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay Friends, family, colleagues, the UPS delivery guy—suddenly everybody is a trove of advice, much of it contradictory and confusing. With dire warnings of what will happen if baby is fed on demand and even direr warnings of what will happen if he isn’t, not to mention hordes of militant “lactivists,” cosleeping advocates, and books on what to worry about next, modern parenthood can seem like a minefield. Here’s how you can separate the practical from the practically certifiable. Naptime Is the New Happy Hour Once the zig-zagging hormones and endless, bleary-eyed exhaustion of the first year have worn off, you’re left with the startling realization that your tiny, immobile bundle has become a rampaging toddler, complete with his or her very own, very forceful personality. How do you deal with that tiny bundle of joy that’s suddenly become, like, a real person? Gummi Bears Should Not Be Organic From the moment life first drops us Hunger Games–style into parenthood with just a naked, crying stranger and Google for company, we’re taunted with scary studies and impassioned opinions about how to do it perfectly. You’re going to need a friend to give you a shoulder to cry on when times get rough, and to give you a smack upside the head when you start replacing Goldfish crackers for kale chips. Luckily, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor’s in the market for a new MFF: Mom Friend Forever.

A Savage's Pretty Little Thing 2

A Savage's Pretty Little Thing 2
Author: Kai'or Elle
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648408060

Being a savage’s pretty little thing has its cons and pros, and Malia is quickly figuring that out. Markell came into her life like no one ever had before, changing everything. Now that she has found herself head over heels for him, she must take on everything that comes with him. The streets aren’t anything new to Malia, but dating someone who’s in them is, and sometimes even those on the sidelines can be affected. Will Malia find that to be true and allow it to sway her running the other way? Or will she stand by Markell’s side no matter what, vowing to never leave? Markell has always lived life in the fast lane. Nothing or no one has ever slowed him down, but with love creeping up on him, will he have to make a change? He’s used to controlling every situation, but when he and Santez both find themselves with their hands tied things become more complicated. Will he be able to see his way out of this situation like he always does? Or will this situation get the best of him, leading him down a whole different path of destruction?

He Found Me

He Found Me
Author: i.s.a. bella
Publisher: i.s.a. bella
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2023-02-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

She keeps her past hidden.... Defeated and desperate, Sadie Ramirez barely holding it together, but she doesn't show it or allow it to tear her down. Her pain and past are secrets that she refuses to let define her. But when her childhood best friend comes back into her life, Sadie is torn between protecting the boy she loved or letting him go to save him from the pain. He left her once; he'll never do that again. Determined and desperate, Donovan Du Pont will do anything for the only girl he ever loved. Regret consumes him when he discovers that Sadie’s life has never been easy. Now, there's nothing that can stop Donovan from trying to repair her broken pieces. But as Sadie's secrets surface, can their long-time friendship handle the obstacles that threaten to destroy them? Please be aware this story contains content that might be troubling to some readers. Difficult topics are discussed in this story including domestic violence. Mature content, adult language, and disturbing matters that may trigger an emotional response.

Aroma

Aroma
Author: Jon Paul Olivier
Publisher: Jon Paul Olivier
Total Pages: 163
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

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The Plug Next Door

The Plug Next Door
Author: Sol
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2017-03-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648546943

Can you imagine what it would be like to live next door to The Plug? God, his name says it all. He's rich, handsome, powerful and has a heart of gold. But don't let his kindness fool you. He's the street king of New York and rules The Empire State with no holds barred. His reign, both lengthy and fierce, is one to reckon with and everyone knows it. With the type of power and respect he has, there's nothing or no one challenging enough to knock him off his game nor his throne. That is until he meets the likes of the gorgeous Dr. Vaughn. Both witty, and domineering, she whisked her way into his life unexpectedly and proved to be his biggest challenge yet. He wants her and will stop at nothing to get her, but there's one problem. He has a family, and his Queen isn’t ready to relinquish her crown just yet. Reese, aka Dr. Vaughn, both beautiful and brainy, has a booming medical career that affords her a luxurious lifestyle. The Doc has just about everything going for herself except for one thing. She doesn't have a man to call her own...not that she's looking. After having her heart broken on numerous occasions, she vowed to never love again. But then she crossed paths with her next door neighbor and he changes her life forever. Young has too much money for his age and is about as handsome as they come. His good looks and endless cash flow makes him the most eligible bachelor in New York. All the ladies love him, yet he can't seem to find the one. Being the go-to, under the watchful eye of his big brother, God, finding time for love has always been a difficult task. Then he meets the baddest chick walking, Alexa. She gives him a run for his money. But you know what they say...you can't run forever. Alexa has played the fool to her long term boyfriend in Texas for years. Once she finally walks away, she has $200 dollars in her bank account and no plan on how she's gonna get by. Along her journey back home to New York, she meets a man who turns her world upside down. Nas hails all the way from Texas and just like the Lone Star State, everything about him is big, especially his ego. His main goal for migrating up north is to find his long lost brothers. However, with less than a hundred grand to his name, he's determined to takeover the street of New York no matter who's toes he steps on in the process. But what if taking over means eliminating the brothers he never knew? In this gripping tale of street love, drugs, lies and murder; many will not make it out alive, some will find love in a hopeless place while others get caught in the crossfire. Dive into the life of women who deserve more, and find out what it’s like to date the plug next door.

Thugs Need Love Too

Thugs Need Love Too
Author: Jahquel J.
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2015-06-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648403468

In the finale to this series, Indigo gets prepared for the most important day of her life: her wedding. With the thought that Malik is keeping secrets in the back of her mind, she proceeds to give her hand in marriage. When secrets start to unravel about Malik, and she ends up losing her friendship, will Indigo open her eyes and see her marriage for what it is? Diamond is still dealing with the paternity of her child, and now that Justice wants his daughter, she doesn't know how to feel. Taking the righteous path only lasts so long until she runs into her producer, Shamel. Shamel has a girl, and Diamond couldn't care less. She won't stop at nothing to become his one and only. Lance is caught between a rock and a hard spot. With Kelli claiming she is pregnant and Lasha finally ready to give them a chance, he's stuck. When he gives Kelli a chance of a lifetime in turn for getting rid of their child, will she take it? Lasha is head over heels with Lance, but when a new client, Jah, enters her world, and bends her over, literally, she is torn. Is it love or lust? Is that what Lasha struggles with when it comes to Jah and Lance? Naomi is getting prepared for motherhood and couldn't be more excited. With her man and child, she's ready to take on the world. Until things take a turn for the worse and she ends up losing everything. If that isn't enough, harm comes full force at Naomi from someone she least suspected. Will this make or break Naomi? Justice, not knowing how to deal with everything, flees to California to be with Diamond and his daughter. He's torn between being a family or co-parenting. Will Justice get it together and go home where he belongs? In this finale to Thugs Need Love, we find out that the thugs get the love, but don't know what to do with it.