Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=6594+7104+4294950654 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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=1708802 In Mary Monroes Nightmare in Paradise, a dutiful wife explores her wild side during a Caribbean getaway, and in Victor McGlothins Bad Luck Shadow, a killer on the run from the law prepares to pull the biggest heist in history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708803 In 1947 St. Louis, Ms. Ettas is the place where a sinner can get all the boozy action he craves--that is until ladies man Baltimore Floyd rolls into town and falls in the sack with the wrong woman. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708804 As Chandelle and Marvin Hutchins deal with growing financial and emotional pressures in their marriage, Cousin Dior comes to visit. Beautiful but irresponsible, Dior loves excitement and will use anyone--even Chandelle and Marvin--to get it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707733 Listeners meet Georgia Brown, a housewife of 11 years who is married to a radio personality who might be having an affair. Georgia is fed up and set to break out on her own. But when her husband puts her on the air to tell her side of their story, she discovers she likes it behind the mic. And this will have major consequences for their marriage. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708761 Revealing the roots of Johnnie Wises family tree, the author takes readers to Nigeria where a beautiful sixteen-year-old girl, preparing to marry a much older man, escapes with her young lover on a Dutch slave ship bound for America where she becomes Josephine Baptiste. 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=1708805 This novel follows successful record executive Teri Stewart as she scours L.A. for love. Just when shes ready to give up on men altogether, into her life strolls charming DJ Harrison Starr. Hes got it going on--obviously--but hes also hiding a dark secret that could destroy their budding romance. 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=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=1708441 Three black women from one neighborhood take different paths to better themselves. Its in her small Virginia hometown where Zakia experiences the success shes always wanted--and the change that threatens it. For her friend Nikki, this close-knit village inspires a new life where a younger man and unexpected conflicts test her mettle. And for young LaKishsa--fresh from the hood--here is where she grapples with her past and plans her future. 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=1707519 A casual meeting of high-profile lawyer Jordan Wainwright and attorney Aziza Fleming soon leads to unexpected fireworks. Aziza thinks Jordan could be everything she desires--if hes the trustworthy man she needs. Jordan must now choose between keeping a decades-old secret or embracing their newfound passion. 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=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=1708806 When Christine married Jesse Ray Thurman, she thought she had found her lifetime love. Together, they worked hard to build his fledgling video store business, but now 12 years into the marriage, Christine feels an unbridgeable distance has grown between them. Jesse Ray focuses all his energy on his video stores and lately, while hes at work, Christines been having lots of hot sex with her old friend Wade. But thats not all--Christine and Wade are caught in a shocking scheme, and if it all fails both will be headed straight to prison. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708763 The novel begins as we find Johnnie in bed, and even though there is a thunderstorm directly over her Ashland Estates home, she is sleeping soundly for the first time since the murder of Richard Goode (her mothers killer), and the subsequent riots. However, during her waking hours, Napoleon Bentley enters her mind more often than shed care to admit. She wants him to bed her again, but she loves Lucas Matthews, her boyfriend. Or is he? 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=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=1708739 Gabrielles girlhood dream of becoming a dancer slips away when life takes an unexpected turn. But after she meets the man of her dreams at church, everything seems to be falling into place--until a past secret threatens to tear her life all apart and puts her newfound faith to the ultimate test. 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=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=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=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=1708807 After a crash diet and a makeover fail to get the attention of her husband, Annette shacks up with Louis and goes on a spending spree, until she discovers a terrible secret about Louis and turns to her friend, Rhoda, for help. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708764 Unafraid to use her assets, young Johnnie has wiled her way into the lives of several dangerous men. She also happens to be connected to three murders. Now that her enemies are closing in from all sides, it seems her luck may run out. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708723 A powerful and unscrupulous investment banker learns the hard way that what goes up must come down. Ever since Gordon Perkins made off with his partners money, hes been living fast, but losing even faster. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708443 Soledads second adventure finds her hunting down a vigilante who is murdering metanormals indiscriminantly. She has no love for the mutants, but no one is above the law. So with her modified sidearm at her hip, she hits the pavement, determined to dish out some street justice. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708740 For years, Memory Patterson has been running away from her problems and conning her way through life. Then a chance encounter with Pastor Landris pregnant wife Johnnie Mae puts her on the path toward meeting the mother she never knew. But a storm is brewing on the horizon, and soon Memory, Johnny Mae, and Pastor Landris will find their faith tested. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709072 Aaron and Nina grew up on the same street and have been best buddies for 25 years. Now they wonder if they might ruin their relationship if they make room in it for passion and romance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706569 While trying to save her twin sister from a murder charge and investigating a church cover-up, bail recovery agent and single mother Angel Crawford decides to act on her schoolgirl crush and ask out the towns new pastor, Justus Too-Hot-to-be-Holy Morgan. 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=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=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=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=1708808 Annette Goode Davis is thankful that her husband Pee Wee has decided to give her a second chance after discovering shes having an affair. But post-betrayal Pee Wee seems a million miles away, and with true forgiveness the bitterest of pills, they may need a miracle to keep their marriage together. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708951 This is the tale of Broadway star Niya Londres, who is planning her extravagant Acapulco wedding. But theres one problem. Niya hasnt said yes yet--to any of the three men whove popped the question. 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. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708724 Regina Pearson is raised by her father in Hawaii. When he passes away, she decides to search North Carolina for the family she has never known. Her quest does not bring her the love and acceptance she expects, and adjusting to life in the South is more difficult than she anticipated. 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=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=1708444 Focusing on executive success and pursuit of His abundance, minister Anthony Murdock withdraws from reconciling past sins. But now those sins threaten to destroy his success and harm his relationship with God. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708741 Aspiring event planner Melissa Anderson falls for the handsome, successful Marcus Peeples. But theres a catch--hes divorced--and Melissa struggles to reconcile this with her spiritual beliefs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708815 Naomi is a rising star in the music industry. Sereeta has a special talent for hooking up NBA ballers with luscious ladies. And Madison makes careers as the music director of the Big Apples hottest radio station. Each is on top of the world, but affairs of the heart have a way of turning everything upside down. 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=1708744 When Tyrone Stokes was sent to prison, he left his wife to raise their son, Marcus, alone. Now Tyrone is free, but 17-year-old Marcus is on Louisianas death row for the murder of a young white girl. Convinced of his sons innocence, Tyrone will sacrifice everything to keep Marcus alive. But first he must overcome his wifes insistence that he stay away from his family. 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=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=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=1708796 Jason thinks his worst problems are his recovering alcoholic mother and his workaholic father -- until some unexplainable events occur. After a nightmare that he cant seem to recall, Jason finds a cryptic message on the bathroom mirror: REMEMBER. Suddenly, he is dragged into a world of the supernatural, where he has no command of his own actions, and the people closest to him are in grave danger. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708818 Shots ring out during a heavyweight title fight. In the ensuing mayhem someone steals five million bucks that used to belong to a casino owner. If Chainey tracks down the loot, theres a cool quarter million in it for her troubles. But it wont be easy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707405 Posing as a fry cook to avoid drug lord Kareem Gregory, DEA agent Jack Parker keeps defense lawyer Amara Clarke at arms length. But when Jack helps Amara thwart a carjacking--and their heroics make the TV news--the pair must go underground to avoid Kareems wrath. 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=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=1708226 In mid 19th-century New Orleans, Marie Laveau was the notorious queen of voodoo -- worshiped and feared by blacks and whites alike. Voodoo Dreams reimagines the woman behind this legend, a mesmerizing combination of history and storytelling. 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=1707522 Tori Hendersons marketing career in Houston is on the fast track. But when her aunt falls ill, Tori returns to her tiny hometown to provide care--and ends up reconnecting with an old crush. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708747 Former player Terrell thinks hes got it going on. Then the past comes calling and suddenly his best prospects are endangered. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709777 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar examines some of the leading political and cultural figures of the Harlem Renaissance--including Marcus Garvey,W.E.B. Du Bois, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Langston Hughes, and many more. 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=1710106 Terri Mills star is on the rise. A smart and ambitious lawyer engaged to a successful man, she has escaped her small-town roots and hopes to never look back. But then her man is unfaithful. Grandma Ollie knows something is wrong when her pen runs out of ink as she tries to enter Terris engagement in her bible. Before long, Terri returns to Arkansas and Grandma Ollie, where she absorbs plenty of sage wisdom and struggles to cope with her upturned life. 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=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=1710385 Drew Staley, grieving over the death of his fiance, finds a soulmate in Betty Robinson, but after a hasty marriage, they slowly drift apart and complications arise when Bettys former lover returns. 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=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=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=1708858 Tony is known as something of a ladies man, famous for his fast cars and hot women. But his job at the radio station isnt as sweet as it used to be, and a recent encounter with his only true love got him thinking--what about the one that got away? A near-death experience sends him on a mission to get Serena, his lost lover, back. But Serena has moved on with life and shes dealing with problems of her own: a marriage thats falling apart and a rebellious teenager. Is it too late to pick up the pieces of their complicated relationship? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708897 A strange psychic epidemic called Jes Grew is spreading through the country, affecting millions. People start doing stupid sensual things with abandon, and civilization itself is threatened. PaPa LaBas, a HooDoo detective, is trying to find out the origins of the Jes Grew--not because he wants to cure it, but because hes ready for a new kind of society. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707731 Twin brothers struggle with the responsibilities of adulthood and family in the post-Katrina Mississippi Gulf coast. 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=1707442 Anticipating a coveted promotion, Tamia Luke will finally have the glamorous life shes always wanted. But the sexy Dominic Archer recognizes Tamia from her days as an adult film mistress. Now Tamia will have to satisfy Dominics every desire in order to keep him quiet--and shell have to figure out how to stop her rage from becoming lust. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708766 Sarcastic and bold, Maxine Phillips receives what she thinks is the shock of her life when she learns the father she thought was dead for 18 years is very much alive and living in Oklahoma. When she drives from her home in South Carolina and finally meets her father, Maxine learns shes in for an even greater shock. 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=1708725 When she inherits her aunts home, Susan Pettiford returns to North Carolina following a 16-year absence. After undergoing a hysterectomy, she seeks comfort in the arms of Lucas Hamilton. Although there is a palpable connection between the two, their fling lasts exactly one night--for Susan knows she can never provide a family, so she pushes Lucas away. 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=1709611 In prehistoric times, Mount Kilamanjaro is known as Great Sky Mountain to the peace-loving Ibandi people. One day, a boy named Frog Hopping on the Inner Boma clan witnesses a savage invasion by a neighboring clan in which many of his people are captured and enslaved. No he and TCori, a young woman training in the herbal arts, must scale Great Sky Mountain to consult with mighty Father Mountain--for it is ony he who can protect their future. 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=1708479 Recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Sheila Moore strikes up an invigorating friendship with the handsome Nicholas Washington. But Nicholas is also a good friend to the wife of Sheilas former lover. Can he be trusted? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708742 Pastor George Landris has a monumental mandate for his flock. He wants them to cast off their strongholds (i.e., their weaknesses), and this sets off a flurry of soul-searching and repentance with humorous and poignant results. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710133 First grade teacher Gwen Smith was happily married--until her husband got himself a twenty-something mistress and filed for divorce. Now just months away from turning forty-one, Gwen is back in her tiny California hometown, caring for her ailing mother, convinced her life is over. Then she meets Ransom Blake, a twenty-six-year-old hunk who pushes every one of Gwens buttons. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708816 The five members of Tactical Resources Against Street Hoodlums are just as vicious as the thugs they butt heads with. They are on the right side of the law, yet too much power leads to corruption -- and these officers will bend or break any rule to bring gangsters down. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708745 One morning, Felicia is startled to see police at the house of her long-ago lover, Luther. When she learns that Luthers wife and young son have been murdered in their home, she refuses to accept the polices contention that the man she once loved could have committed the crime. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709775 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes listeners on a tour through the segregated days of early basketball, including the remarkable story of the Harlem Rens--the first professional champions of basketball. Along the way, hoops icons like Charles Barkley, Julius Erving, and John Wooden share their thoughts, while broadcast legend Bob Costas narrates. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708856 Frustrated by a mother who wants him married and women always scheming after his money, restauranteur Brandon Grayson has no luck in love. But when childhood friend Faith McBride hits the scene, he finds a woman he can trust. But could this become more? 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=1709200 Both Winona and Porter still struggle with issues from their past and Winonas secret that she is HIV positive is becoming harder to keep from her adolescent children. Porter is trying to sort out both his past and his future, but as Winona becomes both emotionally and physically unavailable, he is unsure of what path to take. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707316 Bishop T.K. Wilson is banking on dynamic new choir director Anthony Mackie to reverse the failing congregations fortunes. But while Anthonys got more than enough chops to raise a heavenly chorus, hes also got a weakness for the ladies that could make the Devil himself stand up and take notice. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708854 Beloved teacher Dallas Dupree just cant get over the death of his wife. To fill the void, he spends most of his time with his daughter Aja. But the new woman in Dalls life is hiding a nasty secret that could cost him his career, reputation and family. Dallas sister Carmen is recently married. Yet Carmens pretty boy husband is not who he seems. Big brother Priest can help fix his siblings problems, but are there two ready to turn to a cop-turned-drug dealer? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709832 Spirited and striking, this is the story of a man who struggled against a society divided by color. Stewart recalls the death of his mother at his fathers hands and the damage of abuse from other relatives. Shelley Stewarts memoir is full of hope and promise, even in the midst of the most dire situations. 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=1708837 In this collection of flesh-crawling tales, each author contributes one deliciously twisted selection. A writer unearths dangerous truths in backwoods Mississippi and a mans sanity--and life--are threatened by disturbing visions. Then, in the third and final tale, two children are forced to face off against terrifying ancestors. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709592 For seven years, Daisy Parker has been Jaspers lover and mother to Jay, his nine-year-old son. But when Jasper doesnt come home one too many nights, Daisy decides shes had enough. But Jasper hasnt been partying--hes been murdered. In shock, Daisy is further devastated when she learns that Jasper was married and has left everything to his wife. Now without a home, money, or a job, Daisy must figure out a way to support herself and Jay. Friends step in to help. But when a sexy ex-boyfriend resurfaces, Daisys life becomes a lot more complicated.