A chance encounter lands NBA star Dallas Avery back in the arms of thewoman of his dreams. A woman he hasn't seen in years. A woman he soondiscovers just so happens to be his fiancée's aunt! But Dallas' fiancee, Tori, isn't ready to give up all that she's worked for, so she makeshim a shocking offer - go through with the wedding and she'll stillallow him to be with the one woman he now can't seem to do without.Dallas will get a family, something her much older aunt, Alicia can'tgive him. Tori will get the lifestyle she clamors. And Alicia will getthe love she's longed for all her life. Everyone will get a little ofwhat they want. . . and maybe a whole lot of what they don't.The details of the trio's love life play out in the tabloids and ontalk shows, making Dallas the center of an NBA scandal. And eventually,the doors slam shut on this open marriage and Dallas is forced to make a choice to end the chaos. But moving on is easier than it looks and bythe time all is said and done, secrets will be revealed, passions willbe extinguished, and everyone's lives will be forever changed."I have to be honest, I'm a little on the fence when it comes toDallas and Alicia. On one hand, I really wanted to hate them for whatthey did. On the other, I couldn't help but root for them and theirbeautiful love. I did like how Tori redeemed herself at the end though,instead of following in her mother's footsteps." S. E. Felida, Holland,Denmark"While reading Open Door Marriage, the twists and turns wereastounding. Not only were the main characters story line well developedand presented, the secondary characters had a story line of their own.When the drama unfolds throughout the book, you will be left with aslack jaw and angry feelings for some. Open Door Marriage was my firstread by this author and will not be my last."--Midnight Red, Red ZoneCertified 4.5 Stars."Chile, from page one I wanted to be the cousin in this family. They were NUTS and dysfunctional as ever. I know that sounds crazy, but myfamily is small and we never have drama. Anyway, this book was FILLEDwith drama. I laughed so much and HARD. Several people asked me was Iokay while reading it. Bernice? Lawd! She was SCANDALOUS with a capitalS! She's that relative you don't claim. Money hungry wasn't the word for her. I was Team Tori until I got deeper into the book. The appleusually doesn't fall far from the tree so I knew this lady had sometendencies of being a child of the evil Bernice and she showed it. Ikept trying to sympathize with her situation, but her thirst was real! I understand him being the "perfect" man, but you can't make someone love you the way you want them too. His heart was with Alicia. But thedollar signs dancing around her heart made her just as greedy as herhorrible Mother.I wanted to slap Dallasm then hug him. Poor Baby was so confused. Iwas with him on keeping both though. Here you have two women that arewilling to live in one house with one man and share him. WOW!!! I wanttwo fine men to share me. I wouldn't mind at all!!! LOL!!!I loved Alicia. I could identify with her the most. Naleighna Kaishould've wrote me in as her ride or die best friend because I would'vewent UP TOP on Bernice and Tori for her. She had the patience of Job.Tori was itching for a beat-down and I so wanted Alicia to give it toher. She handled it all well. I would've been on the news!"--KrishaDeShawn

Open Door Marriage

Literature & Fiction

Kai, Naleighna

United States

Brown Girls Publishing

Set in the early 70s, this is the story of Vivian Grace, the matriarch of the Billingsley family. Vivian goes from being an active member of the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party in love with one of the charismatic but terribly abusive leaders to hiding in a monastic community and finding God (and love) in a way she never imagined. This book is part of the "Gospel of Grace Women" trilogy..

The Next Thing Is Joy: The Gospel According to Vivian Grace

Tracey Michae'l Lewis

A Romantic Suspense full of twists and turns.... When a steamy incident in the back seat of a borrowed car plunges sixteen-year-old Beatrice Malcolm smack in the middle of a global manhunt, she discovers that the search for her fugitive father has more to do with her than she could ever imagine. With her mother gone, Bea's life is unraveling in the worst possible way as she's thrust into a world of government conspiracy, insanity, and mind-altering experimentation that forces her to make a life or death decision on who to believe—the FBI or her father. In Twist, Roni Teson has crafted a suspenseful tale of love, betrayal and intrigue with a cast of characters who will leap off the pages and stay in your heart long after the last page has been turned.

Twist

Romance

Teson, Roni

Romantic Suspense

Easier Said Than Done is a touching new novel of love and risk, featuring a sassy and skillfully created cast of characters that are so full of life, they breathe, dream, and shout right off the page. Kingston Phillips, a beautiful entertainment executive in the fast-paced city of Chicago, has finally grasped the brass ring. But just as her friends and colleagues are buzzing with her success, Kingston must return to Jamaica for her grandmother's funeral. While there, childhood tragedies, heartbreak, and family jealousies come back to haunt her, threatening to shatter her dreams. Not only does Kingston come face to face with the college sweetheart who left her heartbroken, but her grandmother names her executor of her will and forces her to make a life-altering decision. Does Kingston continue to reap her success in Chicago or stay in Jamaica to fulfill her grandmother's dream—possibly risking another broken heart? Can a modern woman find the balance between a successful career and the responsibilities of family and love while enduring the bumps along the way? Or is life really … Easier Said Than Done?

Easier Said Than Done

Woods, Nikki

Literary

Full Circle: Loving. Living. Life After The Down Low covers the span of ten years since JL King’s first blockbuster release, On the Down Low. In his new book, he will explore the impact his controversial New York Times bestselling book has had on relationships, as well as the type of challenges he has encountered on a personal and professional level.

Full Circle: Loving. Living. Life. After The Down Low

Biographies & Memoirs

King, JL

Memoirs

THE MOTHERHOOD DIARIES 2 In The Motherhood Diaries, ReShonda Tate Billingsley and other mothers shared the good, the bad, and the ugly of raising kids in the new millennium. Now, they're back with more hilarious and heartwarming musings on motherhood. Motherhood can be the toughest – and funniest – job you'll ever have. Raising kids is hard work, but humor can make the journey a little easier - even if you just have to laugh to keep from crying. In The Motherhood Diaries 2, National Bestselling Author, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, uses personal anecdotes from her zoo - formerly known as a family - to show how humor helps her navigate the minefield of motherhood. This laugh-out-loud read portrays the truths about motherhood that we are either too ashamed or too proud to admit. Through heartwarming and hilarious tales of motherhood, ReShonda and other mothers share their joys, pains, and everything in between. From Tia McCollors, who shows you how to pull life lessons from embarrassing moments; to Gina Johnson, whose circus puts Ringling Brothers to shame; to Janoah White, who learned to let laughter help her deal with a son who has autism; to Denise Leora Madre's hilarious story on how motherhood shattered her naiveté - there's something relatable for mothers from all walks of life. Then, stories from mothers like Naleighna Kai will show you how to find faith in the midst of motherhood; Nikki Woods, whose inspiring story will have you wanting to rethink your family legacy; and Regina Cooper, whose Diary of a Mortified Mom will have you double-checking those locks the next time you want to squeeze in quality time with your mate. In all, twenty-five mothers share stories that will help you accept the insanity of motherhood and learn to laugh about it in the process. Finding humor in the raw honesty of life as a mother is a survival mechanism for most of us, and these moms will help you see you're not alone in this refreshing, hilarious take on motherhood.

The Motherhood Diaries 2: Humorous and Heartwarming Musings on Motherhood

Parenting & Relationships

Billingsley, ReShonda Tate

Family Relationships

Born to fail! That's what many would say about the beginning of Stormy Wellington's life. Born to a mother who wanted to abort her, Stormy didn't have the best of beginnings. Raised mostly by her brothers and family friends while her mother took care of her business in the streets, it didn't seem like Stormy had any kind of path to success. And for a while, Stormy found herself caught up in the life of hustling and drug dealing, scheming and stripping. But even in the midst of that life, Stormy had a dream. Inside she knew she would rise above it all. She was determined never to be a product of that environment. The Quiet Storm is the autobiographical journey of Stormy Wellington as she overcame all the traps of her life. Not even her pregnancy at the age of fifteen stopped Stormy from shaping her future and taking control of her destiny. Stormy endured a life that was filled with pain, but instead of being a victim, she embraced her past, understanding the entire time that every situation and circumstance was a part of her process and would help her along her road to success. Today, Stormy Wellington is one of the top network marketers in the country and for the first time, this renowned motivational speaker and life coach, shares her story. The Quiet Storm is a story of hope and purpose and will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired, knowing that by embracing your past, like Stormy, you can step into the magnificence of your future!

The Quiet Storm: My Life, My Process, My Victory

Wellington, Stormy

Meet the Days, Howards, Madison, and Lees. Four wealthy couples obsessed with keeping up appearances. Pearson, Vonita, Nadalia and Ryan want the world to believe that they live flawlessly prosperous lives but behind the custom made doors of their elaborate mansions, lay salacious secrets that are becoming harder to hide.

Society Wives

Flagler, Renee Daniel

Started from the bottom . . . Once hailed as the Queen of Philly’s nightlife, Tiffany Johnson-Skinner now reigns as its prominent First Lady, standing proudly beside her husband, the charismatic Mayor, Malik Skinner. Tiffany is the first to admit that she doesn’t have the perfect life, especially with the demands of her husband, caring for her young daughter, Nylah, and working with Blessed Babies, her budding charity. But since she once ruled the streets, Tiffany should have no problem ruling the city, right? Staying on top… When her husband's arch nemesis, former District Attorney, Gregory D. Haney, III, reappears, Tiffany may have to revert to some of her old ways to maintain her happy life. She and Mr. Haney share a dark and storied past and Tiffany will stop at nothing to keep it buried before the secrets and lies destroy everything she’s worked to build. In a riveting, sizzling page-turner, Brenda L. Thomas once again delivers a story of a woman intent on staying on top – no matter what it takes.

Woman on Top

Thomas, Brenda L.

Powerful...Poignant...Inspiring As a child growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Gregory Marshall was enamored with the fast life. Money, women and cars were the things to have and Greg was determined to get them-by any means necessary. It wasn't long before the innocent youngster had turned into a cold-hearted gangster known around town simply as G Man. His ruthless life of crime made him a legend in South Central LA-and the go-to man for everyone from Tupac Shakur to the notorious Monster Kody. But a drug deal gone bad eventually left him shot and near death...forcing him into the ultimate struggle for survival. Faced with intense rehabilitation and paralyssis that had crippled the entire right side of his body, Greg had two choices, give up or get up. He chose the latter. And with the use of only one finger, he wrote his story through gritty, breathtaking, and sometimes brutal details...including his anger at injustices, the pain of abandonment and one unlikely act of kindness that started him on the path of healing and forgiveness.

Growing Up Gangster: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of a Notorious Hustler

Marshall, Gregory

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