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Author
Publisher
Labyrinth Road
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Ten years ago, Malik's life changed forever the night his mother mysteriously vanished and he discovered he had uncontrollable powers. Since then, he has kept his abilities hidden, looking out for himself and his younger foster brother, Taye. Now, at 17, Malik is finally ready to start a new life for both of them, far from the trauma of his past. However, a daring act to rescue Taye reveals an unexpected connection with his long-lost grandmother:...
Author
Series
Blood debts volume 2
Publisher
Tor Teen, Tor Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Cristina and Clement Trudeau have conjured the impossible: justice.They took back their family's stolen throne to lead New Orleans' magical community into the brighter future they all deserve. But when Cris and Clem restored their family power, Valentina Savant lost everything. Her beloved grandparents are gone and her sovereignty has been revoked -- she will never be Queen. Unless, of course, someone dethrones the Trudeaus again. And lucky for her,...
3) Control
Author
Publisher
Dafina
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Determined to prevent a tragedy, an Atlanta therapist uncovers a common denominator that is plaguing six of her clients from the rap and film world and debates the merits of violating her professional position to save lives.
4) Butterfly: 2
Author
Series
Butterfly novels volume 2
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
After thinking that her lover, Messiah Williams, is dead, Morgan Atkins falls in love with his best friend, but she needs to make important decisions about her life when she discovers that Messiah is very much alive.
Author
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
"Begonia is caught between the hard knocks of the streets and the nightmare of her home life. Forced to become the head of her household, she has to trade her paintbrush in for a switchblade and her love of art into a love affair with the hood. Lying, stealing, and turning tricks, Begonia will do any and everything she can to protect her sisters from the ugliness of the world. However, it just isn't enough... Her younger sister Violet, desperate to...
6) Now or never
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Thirty-seven-year-old Mya has been enjoying her single-but-dating life for the past five years. In fact, she's practically created the perfect man for herself -- through multiple partners. She has her young thug in Tyrone, her money-making corporate man in Charles, her understanding church boy in Will, and her sexually satisfying lover in Kevin. Mya's had her fun over the years, but now she is ready to find true love and all those same qualities...
Author
Series
Cartel novels volume 7
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The saga of love, loyalty, and crime continues in the next explosive book in the Cartel series from the minds of New York Times bestselling authors Ashley & JaQuavis. After the tragic and bloody end to The Cartel's reign, Carter is forced into isolation to evade the law. With his wife, Miamor, facing federal charges and his dear brother, six feet under, Carter has never been more alone. His empire is at his feet and he has no idea how to rebuild...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ameena feels invisible. It's been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness, her hijab, even though the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to findthe right words or do the right things. Until one day, they find them together: "Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome.""--
"Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, a...
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