Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=6594+4294950653 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710274 Former singer Camille Robertson reinvents herself as a gospel singer to restart her career, and she finds herself conflicted by her growing attraction to a handsome worship leader even as she uses him to make her dream a reality. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710348 When former Confederate officer Colonel French returns to his North Carolina hometown after building his fortune in the North, he is a new man. He intends to create better economic conditions for those who have only known hardship. But there is a new social order in the South that stands in his way. The very men who used to look upon Colonel French with awe now berate him and his idealism--and they are determined to make him fail. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710318 Annette Goode Davis is attempting to reconcile with her estranged husband. However, her appetite for food--and other men--has her world spiraling dangerously out of control. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710336 By day, the Duncans are an upstanding family who run a thriving car dealership in Queens. By night, they live a dangerous secret life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710155 When Andy Baumhower plows his van into ex-cop Joe Reddicks car late one night after dumping a body in the LA River, one of his three accomplices to murder thinks the best way to ensure Reddicks silence regarding the accident is to threaten his estranged wife and young son with a K-bar knife. Bad mistake. Because Joe Reddicks lived the nightmare of losing a family to a crazed killer once, and hes not going to let it happen again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707246 Their long-ago affair had ended too abruptly. And Dr. Micah Westmoreland knows Kalina Daniels hasnt forgiven him. But now that theyre working side by side, he cant ignore the heat that still burns between them. This time, there will be no question about his motive. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710341 Butterfly and Ethan are two high school friends mired in unhappy marriages. After a chance encounter, they embark on an illicit affair. But when Butterfly is found out, stress is placed on her already struggling marriage and her standing in her church. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707652 In Jamaica for a well-deserved vacation, city planner Darcy Owens is stunned by the sight of a chocolate-skinned god in the distance. Upon closer inspection, however, it turns out this dream man is York Ellis, an arrogant ex-cop--and notorious bachelor--Darcy knows all too well. But when her life is threatened, he offers her protection and sparks begin to fly between them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709820 Sales executive Chantell Meyers has life all figured out. People treat you better when they think you have money, or are beautiful. Chantell has it all, too--a great career, beautiful clothes, lots of spending money, a cool car, and a picture-perfect fianc. So why is she so unhappy? She promises God that she will become a better person as her father lays on his deathbed. But, keeping that promise unravels Chantells seemingly perfect life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708822 Best friends Aminah, whose husband cheats on her, and Langston, who is involved in an affair, struggle to maintain their friendship while working to save their marriages. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708062 When Walter Burkes army buddy dies in a blood-soaked Vietnamese jungle, Walter finds himself writing a letter to the young mans parents. But as he struggles to put words on paper, all the trauma of his years growing up middle class and black in Birmingham, Alabama floods back into his mind. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708823 Years ago when Micah Jordan-Wells was born, a rift was created between two worlds. Today, Micah is a detective in New Jersey--a local hero for bringing the merciless killer Silky to justice. But Micahs world is about to be turned inside out by a monster from another dimension, one with whom Micah shares a terrifying link. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709048 Leslie Cavanaugh enjoys the perfect life in West Palm, Florida. She has the best husband, daughter, and career anyone could ask for. Yet when her shameful past is exposed, she and everyone she holds dear are soon caught in a dramatic maelstrom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707378 After their father dies without revealing the whereabouts of his will, his three adult children hire a private investigator to locate the will, as each comes to terms with the conflicts and secrets of their past and the need to support each other as family. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708824 A tough woman from Harlem, 38-year-old Tracie Burlingame strives to keep her four teenaged sons safe from the wrong crowd. Despite her commitment to them, she nevertheless loses her firstborn to the devastation of drug addiction. Then, her youngest son is murdered in a way so horrifying it defies imagination. The police can establish no motives. At her wits end, Tracie feels a confrontation brewing with a demonic force that has come to torment her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708687 Best friends since childhood, Pete and Wayne are as close as brothers, sharing a prospering orthopedic practice. Though theyve always been competitive about women, things escalate when alluring Carla steps into the picture. As she passes between them, lifelong bonds of friendship and family begin to fray. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709942 In a land where vicious dictators crush dreams and lives on a whim, Haitian people have only faith and hope to sustain them. Perhaps it is the faith that a tiny, leaky boat packed with refugees will successfulyly navigate the ocean and reach Florida. Or perhaps it is the macbre hope that a daughter will find her mothers body in a mass grave, so she can wrap it in a homemade patchwork quilt. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708701 Two L.A. sisters discover the importance of being single and saved, but not scandalous. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708872 Ivan David is an accountant slowly growing fed up with his rich, spoiled clientele. He has a plan to promote business networking parties, but when he meets local diva Lucina Gallo, his simple plan becomes more trouble than its worth. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708842 In Baby Momma Drama, sisters Jasmine and Stephanie struggle to understand the complicated relationships they have with the men in their lives. Luckily, theyve got each other to turn to when the going gets tough. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708834 A criminal lawyer working in Miami, Yoshi skips town when the pressure cooker of her job threatens to turn deadly. But after landing in Norfolk, Virginia, Yoshi quickly realizes she better watch her back when she witnesses a drug dealer committing murder. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707346 Adrienne Sheppard isnt raking it in as an NFL stars baby mama, so shes looking to get wifed. Zakiya Lee is pregnant by the NBAs hottest new player, but fame is wearing her out. And sports reporter Cherise Long has a pro athlete picked out too--but he happens to be Adriennes man. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708848 Bishop T.K. Wilson is a pillar of the community and pastor of the largest African-American church in Queens, New York. The Bishop has tended to the needy all of his adult life with a supportive wife and two loving children by his side. Running for borough president on a family values platform, he learns that his adult children are caving into temptation. But, as it turns out, even the good Bishop has a shady past. Now, one shocking revelation after another seems destined to derail his campain and force him to re-evaluate his own family values. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709226 All her life, small-town Georgia girl Jessie Belle Holt has known how to use men. Her ticket out of Mayville is Traynor Deveraux, a trusting pastor with a brilliant career ahead. Seduced by the trappings of position and power, Jessie Bell uses her wiles to nudge her unwitting husband into national prominence. But how far will she go to sustain and expand her power? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708228 Medical doctor Marie Levant--descendant of the legendary Voodoo Queen Mari Laveau--is tired of seeing blood-drained corpses arrive at the hospital each night, and tired of being haunted by their ghosts. To protect herself and her loved ones, shell need to use all her skills to expel the deadly spirit responsible for the murders--an African vampire called a wazimamoto. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708507 Vanella Morris is beautiful, strong, successful and extremely happy with her long-time boyfriend Alton. But Vanella is also uneasy and apprehensive about making big commitments. She doesnt want to end up divorced like most of her girlfriends or stuck in a loveless marriage like her parents. When Alton proposes, she has to make the most important decision of her life: walk away now from this good thing or convince Alton that by living together the marital bliss he longs for can still be theirs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709134 Founded by a group of run-away slaves, its been up to their ancestors to keep the town prospering. However, many have forgotten the sacrifices their ancestors made to build the beautiful town that they live in. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708736 When middle-aged divorcee Emily Yancy moves home to be with her ailing mother, shes not expecting to find romance. But Aaron Merritt is a handsome doctor with all the right moves--except when it comes to the bedroom. Then theres Teddy Simms, her former crush whose only skills seem to lie between the sheets. What will Emily choose--happiness or sexual fulfillment? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708788 The young Reverend Nate Thicke has made quite the reputation for himself,but when he falls in love and gets married, he swears to become a one-woman man. Most of his congregation forgives him for his past sins, but some arent quite ready to give the Reverend a second chance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709772 This story follows a mother and daughter struggling with a difficult legacy. Living in tropical Jamaica, adventurous Ida dreams of a place outside of her small island town. And her 26-year-old daughter May--the illegitimate offspring of legendary actor and notorious playboy Errol Flynn--searches for an identity of her own. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708068 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stacey Patton penned this moving memoir describing her tumultuous childhood growing up first in a state institution and then in a fractured foster family. She makes a strong case to illustrate how the brutal legacy of slavery continues to affect African-American families today. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709837 Son of Vietnam vet and black awareness advocate Paul Coates--a poor man who set out to publish lost classics of black history--Ta- Nehisi drifts toward salvation at Howard University, while his ominous brother Big Bill finds his own rhythm hustling. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709731 In a small town in 1950s South Carolina, Bonnie Wilders husband finds an abandoned baby by the river. After voicing her concern for local mothers who are unable to raise their children, Bonnie finds more abandoned newborns on her doorstep. Soon she forms a secret network to match the babies with childless families. Thirty years later, one of those babies wants to know about her past. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708702 Of Hercsville, Long Islands many remarkable ladies, four in particular stand out. Newest in town is Asha, an ambitious young woman with a voracious sexual appetite. Not so licentious, clinical psychologist Penelope is disgusted but the decadent rich and famous--especially Shareeka, a rap stars glamorous wife. None, however, are quite so intriguing as Nancy, a tormented soap opera actress harboring demons from her past. Whether these women begin the story as friends, enemies, or strangers, their lives will all be permanently linked by the end--for better or for worse. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708065 Twenty-six-year-old Aisha Branch has always gotten what she wants. Now shes getting an incredibly wealthy, white husband--unless self-made black man Miles changes enjoying a richly deserved sexual re-awakening. And her grandmother Geneva, who defied convention years ago by marrying a jazz musician, has plenty to say about all the romantic excitement. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710399 Amanda has been appointed principal of the junior high school in her small community. But this promotion will surely be withdrawn if the school board discovers that she is pregnant and unmarried. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709988 Beautiful and independent, Grace Atwood is escorting a group of brides from Chicago to their prospective husbands in southern Kansas. Fearing the Jim Crow groups who prey on people of color, she decides that traveling by wagon train is safest. But she desperately needs someone experienced to lead them on the long trip. When Grace meets former lawman Jackson Blake, he seems perfect for the job. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708843 Two Rubenesque beauties kiss the Big Apple goodbye and launch a new chapter of the Big Girls Book Club in Richmond, Virginia. But this time, the size-14-and-over ladies club is welcoming a chunky (and very male) player into its ranks--and plus-size shenanigans are sure to follow. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708835 Yoshi Lomax loves playing dirty. Shell do whatever it takes to win a case--including bribing cops, sleeping with her superiors, and convincing her DEA pals to make evidence disappear. But when Yoshi runs out of tricks while defending a Haitian mob boss, the gangster makes one thing clear: Yoshi either wins the case or loses her life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708727 When the unlucky in love Birdie Tweet meets Afro-Latino hunk Lyon Lipps, she thinks her romantic fortunes may change. But then she shows his picture to the other ladies of the Oh Lawd Why Am I Still Single church group, and several recognize Lyon as the con artist who previously seduced them. So the ladies decide its payback time. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708759 On the verge of singing a monster contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, all Nelson had to do was be cool and not screw up. But he did, suffering a career-ending knee injury playing a meaningless game of pick-up. Thats something hes got to live with, so hes working hard and looking for his break. Little does he know, hes about to lose his lady, sexy school teacher Parris Stalls. Soon-to-be-dissed Nelson may have been a playa back in the day, but theres always another baller waiting in the wings. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708849 Even into his middle age, James Black can please a lady from dusk till dawn. Why else would his ex Crystal keep coming back for more? Trouble is, Crystals husband might not be too keen on the idea of James making time with his old lady. Now, James son Darnel is a different story altogether. Hes all ready to walk the straight and narrow for his fiance Keisha--all ready, that is, until he catches his angel getting the business from his best friend Omar. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708921 Daley-Clarke entwines the street-smart stories of one black family facing racism and loss in 1970s London. With his father in jail, his mother passed on, and his comic book idols outgrown, lazy-eyed teenager Geoffhurst must find a new hero to inspire him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707435 Single mother Peaches Miller is rattled when her fianc gets a promotion that would require they move far away. Then, her sons father comes back into her life. But Peaches isnt sure either man can make her happy--or whether she needs any man at all. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708171 Cassandra, grandniece to Woodson and Ivy Lisle, is a college student caught up in the highly charged atmosphere of the days following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. When the granddaughter of Woodson and Ivys friends goes missing, Cassandra is sucked into a dangerous mystery that threatens to expose long-buried secrets and jeopardize the life of anyone who asks too many questions. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707336 Behind Christina Brinsleys image are three broken engagements and plenty more problems. When she meets a sexy professor who sees right through her, the facade crumbles. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709980 Frantz Fanon (1925-1961) fought to free Algeria from French rule and rallied against the oppressive grip of colonialism. In this fictionalized view of the revolutionarys life, an African-American writer travels the world to do research for a biography of Fanon. In a tale that is part love story, mystery, and biography, Fanon examines how a political radicals views apply in a post-9/11 world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708737 Elyse, Susan, Grace and Pat are all turning 50, just like the Chicago housing project where they all grew up. As they gather for a reunion with other former residents, the women learn its never too late to follow their hearts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708722 When a horrible accident kills Blaze James father and scars her twin sister Aerial, Blaze is left in the care of exotic Felicity Hardaway. Felicity opens new vistas for Blaze. And as their relationship grows more intense, Blaze faces intolerance in their Shreveport, Louisiana, home and an unexpected betrayal. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708746 Kayla Hopkins is a woman who finds herself in a complicated situation. Kayla is in love with a man, but the matter is complicated by the fact that the man shes in love with isnt the father of her unborn baby. Now shes got some serious juggling to do before all her hopes for the future come crashing down. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707541 In White Mocha, Jayla decides to venture outside of her comfort zone when she meets a free-spirited cafe owner; in Wanted: You, Chaz receives erotic letters; and in From One Lover to Another, Lorraine sets her sights on her co-worker. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708442 Dubbed Brother Word, Chance Howard miraculously heals those who are crippled by disease. But there is also unspeakable tragedy in Chances past, and to keep that past hidden, he runs away. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709199 Porter is a handsome Detroit firefighter who just got burned by his cheating girlfriend. Winona is a single mom who is getting by despite an old secret that haunts her. When Porter and Winona meet, they must face their pasts to allow their present romance to grow. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707732 Olena Days first love died tragically, and her college boyfriend left her for another woman. Now a successful, independent 43-yearold, she begins a passionate relationship with Matthew, a man 18 years her junior. Can a relationship finally end happily-ever-after for Olenaor will it be torn apart once again? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706567 Super Bowl MVP Brandt Wainwrights good fortune runs out when he crashes his SUV into a tree. During the long recuperation, the fun-loving quarterback becomes cranky and sullen--until private nurse Ciara Dennison shows up for duty. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708069 Life is good for Tarmara. Her New Jersey-based private investigation business is thriving, she has a loving boyfriend, and her teenage son is doing well in school. But then Lilah Love saunters into Tamaras office. She claims her daughter has been stolen and wants Tamara to rescue the little girl. The case should be simple enough, but there are other parties interested in the child, and soon Tamara is immersed in a web of deciet and murder. Things get even more complicated after her son witnesses a brutal murder, putting him directly in harms way. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708820 When Tanisha and Adrienne hatch a plan to have babies by rich men and live off the child support, they both discover the high price of getting what they want when danger and jealousy enter the picture. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709838 An acclaimed chronicler of the Civil Rights Movement, Peniel Joseph presents this sweeping overview of a key component of the struggle for racial equality--the Black Power movement. This is the story of the men and women who sacrificed so much to begin a more vocal and radical push for social change in the 1960s and 1970s. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710026 James presents a dramatic slave narrative set on a 19th-century Jamaican sugar plantation. Ever since she was a small child, Lilith has been closely watched by a contingent of fellow slaves--calling themselves the Night Women--who have long planned a revolt. Though she does not yet know it, Lilith is the key to their carefully laid plans. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709732 After Hannahs fianc is caught cheating, she leaves him to pursue her cheerleading dream, while still working at RockStar Records. And Hannah will deal firsthand with Cheerleader Rule #1: Dont fall in love with a player. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708846 Alls good for James and his wife Cathy--especially between the sheets. But then a woman shows up with James love child and demands to get paid. Undeniably suave Brents got trouble too as hes tempted by another after finding happiness with a born-again churchgoer. And longtime friend Sonny needs help from his two best friends if hes to keep his wife from leaving him. Doing the right thing isnt easy, but with each others help, James, Brent, and Sonny are going to become the men they want to be. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708703 Jackie Blue is a hard-working, ambitious, young black editor. She looks forward to her weekly meetings with the Black Pack, a small group of African-American professionals with ties to the industry. These connections have helped place her on the fast track to a coveted executive editors position, but she still faces an uphill battle against the predominantly white trust-fund babies. When her boss is suddenly murdered, Jackie finds herself in police custody facing her greatest challenge ever. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708066 In 1949, jazz pianist Sonny-Rhett Payne leaves New York for Paris, where he will be free from racism and his familys disapproval of his music. Three decades later, Sonnys grandson comes to New York for a memorial concert. On the Harlem street where his grandfather grew up, the eight-year-old begins to understand the forces that drove Sonny into exile. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707443 Jules Jackson has her life under control. Theres no man in the mix--until Germaine comes along, and she falls hard. But when Jules discovers Germaine is hiding something big from her, she starts digging for answers. Soon, everything starts falling apart, and Jules must decide to take her new love on faith or risk losing it all. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709068 Lyle Johnson, a successful yet nave Wall Street investment banker, seems to have found an ideal partner in Tess Aventura Dubois. She is a wealthy widow who has just moved back to New York City with enough cash to make his bar a happening night spot. But behind her glamorous facade lies a disturbing secret that could be Lyles downfall: Tess was formerly known on the streets of New York as Tyrone, a scheming, cross-dressing small-time crook. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709968 In 1955, a young boy brings a small infant to the door of an unsuspecting family. Forty years later, L.J. Tillman, a professional jazz musician, makes his way to New York City after a startling revelation wrecks his life in Kansas. Wandering the city streets, Tillman wants to get his thoughts in order before he can face his wife, Olivia, again. And now he must choose between wallowing in his own misery or reclaiming his life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708025 Mosleys novel features Tempest Landry, a black man shot down by an over-eager cop. But thats not the end of the line for Tempest. Unwilling to accept St. Peters judgment that he spend eternity in Hell, Tempest is sent back to Harlem--guardian angel in tow--to make things right. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708669 Lost in the City features 15 poignant short stories, each set in Washington, D.C. Far removed from marble monuments and the offices of rich politicians, the nations capital that Jones captures is inhabited by self-willed African-Americans struggling to live their lives as best they can. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710400 Thirty-something Faye thinks the notion of finding a Mr. Right is laughable, and has all but given up on the idea of true love. But Carl, the guy next door, feels otherwise. Little do they know it, but soon their lives will take a surprising turn. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709989 Tavern manager Leah Barnett can scarcely believe the path that destiny has chosen for her. Travelling from Boston to Colorado, Leah has come to face Ryder Damien, the son of her recently deceased lover. Ryder, an angry, ruggedly sexy man, is incensed that this woman will inherit his fathers fortune -- even if he hadnt seen the man in 30 years. But Leahs charms are many, and soon anger is the last thing in Ryders heart. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708838 With the tales focusing on what happens when a character wins the lottery, the collection boasts hard-earned truths about Christian charity, redemption, and the place of the almighty dollar in peoples lives. Angela Benson, Marilynn Griffith and Tia McCollors tackle, respectively, an assistant pastor with something to hide, a football player fallen on hard times, and a motorcycle rider with a heart of gold. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708844 The first lady is the tale of a preachers wife who learns shes dying and vows to find her husband another woman. There is no shortage of ladies who want her man, but will she be able to find a suitable replacement among the conniving church women? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707331 Following a steamy European encounter, Tiffany Matthews is now working as a sous chef at wealthy businessman Dominick Rollins prestigious L.A. restaurant. Tiffany tries to keep her new boss at arms length, but soon she surrenders to his not-so-innocent flirtations. Now things are heating up in the kitchen--and in the bedroom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709813 Theresa Hopson is the successful owner of one of the hottest new stores in Durham, North Carolina: Miss Thangs Holy Ghost Corner and Church Womens Boutique. But success isnt enough without someone to share it with. Theresa needs a God-fearing, intelligent, hard-working and loving man. Unfortunately, the pickings are slim. Reverend Parvell Sykes is the assistant pastor at Theresas church, but behind his public persona, hes greedy and conniving. The only other single, successful man in town is attractive Lamont Green, who hasnt seen the inside of a church in years. But God works in mysterious ways, and Theresa must trust Him in order to find true happiness. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710094 On a road trip, Sister Betty and a gaggle of colorful characters discover what matters most. Sister Betty determines to carry out her friends last wishes by delivering million-dollar checks to three pastors in Baltimore. Others give chase--hoping to convince her to spread the wealth. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709811 Minister Francine Amen dismissed a young womans claim of sexual abuse by her pastor. When the young woman commits suicide, Francine returns home to face up to her past mistakes and all of the people she has betrayed, including her sister Dawn. But will Dawn ever trust Francine again? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708795 Gabriel Reid has led a life of good luck. From a loving family, well educated, and now quite wealthy, he holds an important office in a prominent Atlanta construction company. But good fortune doesnt always last. Isaiah Battle arrives from the slums of Chicago where he grew up in poverty, surviving by his wits and a hidden inner power. Isaiah is Gabriels half-brother--and now hes here to claim the life he believes is rightfully his. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708728 Her marriage to a minister compromised by numerous infidelities on both sides, Chyna turns for advice to her sister Janelle, who still harbors resentment for Chynas affair with Janelles own husband. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710057 When gorgeous movie star Marin Alexander and handsome televangelist Warner Brice first lock eyes, they each feel theyve found the perfect soul-mate. Although Marin agrees to exchange her celebrity for motherhood, she cant escape the spotlights seductive song and fames irresistible lure. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708797 Andrew Wilson has it all: a great house, a great job as a mystery writer, and all the money he can handle. But hes missing one thing: someone to share it all with. One day while writing at a small Georgia coffee shop, he meets Mika Woods, a sophisticated woman who seems to be the answer to Andrews prayers. After a hot night of passion, Andrew regrets his decision and wants to take things slowly. But slow is not Mikas speed, and suddenly Andrews world plunges into a nightmare as he discovers Mika is not all what she seems. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707387 A failing preacher in 1957 Jamaica is ousted by a fiery newcomer who sends the congregation into a frenzy of spiritual awakening--and violence. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708641 Born in 1937 and raised by her physician great aunt, chorus-line dancing grandmother, and glamorous murdermystery writing mother, psychotherapist Carole Ione knew more about the men in her family than she did about her secretive female forbearers. This critically acclaimed memoir is the lyrical fruit of an 18-year quest for her maternal roots. This is the fascinating truth of the complexities of race and class that make up her family. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708760 Set in 1950s New Orleans, Little Black Girl Lost is a powerful tale filled with sex, greed, and the explosive political and social climates of an America long gone. Fifteen-year-old beauty Johnnie Wise lives her life devoted to God. But her innocence is shattered when her mother, who has been a prostitute for years, sells Johnnies body to lecherous insurance man Earl Shamus. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710083 Best friends Jewellen and Renee think they know Dallas men like the backs of their hands. But thats before Jewellen unexpectedly falls for a guy from the wrong side of the tracks, and Renee gets lured away from her own man by a hard-bodied hottie. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706884 Using a remarkable array of elusive primary resources, Bordewich reveals the underground railroad to be an escape system far more extraordinary than previously believed. He also uncovers compelling stories that shock, humble, and inspire. One hardened slave catcher, for example, watches a fugitive cling to her newborn as she crosses the ice-choked Ohio River, leaping from ice floe to ice floe. With tear-filled eyes, he refuses to arrest her. And theres the slave who rows hundreds of runaways across the Ohio--until he becomes his own final passenger, decades later. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707481 After Othella--the daughter of the town tramp in Shreveport, Louisiana--convinces her to give her baby away, fifteen-year-old Ruby Jean Upshaw runs away to New Orleans, where nothing can quell her simmering rage at Othella for persuading her to let her baby go. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708811 Annette Goode has finally found a man who loves her. But at a pre-wedding ceremony, her ugly past is revealed, and her world falls apart. When she reunites with her childhood sweetheart, it seems like everything might be fine--until her long-absent friend, who hides a deadly secret, comes back into Annettes life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707257 Kira Gregory is finally free from the drugs, guns, and dirty money surrounding her now ex-husband. But soon her newfound freedom is threatened by criminals from her former life. In steps DEA Special Agent Dexter Brady, a man whos harbored feelings for Kira since they first met, and who will bend every rule and face any enemy to keep her safe. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708952 Recently widowed, Thea has become a successful business woman and is now rekindling a love affair with a former star athlete-turned pastor. Meanwhile, Jesse struggles with her mixed race heritage as she tries to fit in at college. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708452 Three powerful African-American female executives celebrate their gender and heritage as they share their secrets for success in this effective guide for businesswomen. Ways to communicate thoughtfully, trust yourself, and exude self-esteem are just a few tactics the authors discuss for those who want to enter the workforce as confident leaders. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708172 On the North Side in December of 1968, Cassandra Perry feels stifled by her doting granduncle and grandaunt, Woody and Ivy, and longs for a change. She moves into a multiracial commune for free spirits working for the good of humankind. But then something unfathomable happens: the commune is rocked by the discovery of two well-liked activists mutilated bodies. With Woodie and Ivy backing her up, Cassandra begins to investigate only to find herself falling into the trap of the deadly, political hatchet man. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708882 Soul City is an urban utopia, where the local house of worship is St. Pimps House of Baptist Rapture, and the candidates for mayor are locked in a fierce battle for DJ supremacy. Into this wonderful place comes Cadillac Jackson, a journalist who falls for the beautiful Mahogany Sunflower--whose family posesses the ability to fly. Challenged by his dazzling surroundings, Cadillac looks deep within himself and begins to understand his true character. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709189 On the day he is supposed to propose to Amelia, things go tragically wrong, and Bodie ends up in the slammer with a conviction for manslaughter. Amelia cant believe Bodie is guilty, but she knows shes got to move on and find herself a better man. And just when she thinks shes found that man, Amelia finds out her new lover has more in common with Bodie than smooth moves. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707395 This is the story of Dr. Abyssinia Jackson, who possesses remarkable healing powers. From her office, known as the House of Light, she tends to the troubled woman of Ponca City. With her mixture of knowing wisdom and tender care, Abyssinia helps the women rise above their pain to find their own infinite strength. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707409 Best friends Lilian and Myraleen, two African American women from rural Mississippi, travel to Europe during World War II to act as members of the Womens Army Corps. During this time of segregation and destruction, both women discover love and heartbreak, triumph and defeat. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708860 Alicia Blacks first marriage didnt work out, but shes still praying for a prince. And so enters the magnetic Pastor JT Valentine. Has Alicia finally found the man of her dreams--or has love blinded her once again? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708762 The fifth in the series picks up where the fourth book left off by continuing the diary of Josephine Baptiste. As more details about Josephines past come to light, the African heritage of modern-day Johnnie Wise is further explained. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709981 Adichies historical novel follows the fortunes of five characters living through the tumultuous 1960s--a time when the Biafran-Nigerian War raged in southern Africa. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708738 After Suzanne Betancourt goes into business with a friend, her effort to ease the financial stress in her marriage backfires when her husband, Brad, begins to entertain the advances of their voluptuous neighbor, Micheline. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708765 Mired in an uninspiring pairing with her current beau, anthropology professor Aliesha Eaton is pierced to the heart when she encounters a mysterious barber. But then the intriguing stranger disappears after one night together--and she must try desperately to find out what happened.