Book DescriptionIt's 1886 and Dr. Viveca Lancaster is frustrated by the limits placed upon female physicians of color. When she is offered the chance to set up a practice in the small all Black community of Grayson Grove, Michigan she leaves her California home and heads east. The very determined Viveca is one of the few nineteenth century Black women to graduate from the prestigious Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania but she needs more than determination to face down handsome Nate Grayson, the Grove's bull-headed mayor.Nate Grayson goes to the train station expecting Dr. V. Lancaster to be a man. When the lovely dark-skinned Viveca introduces herself he is speechless, then wants her back on the train and out of his town. It's 1876 and women aren't supposed to be doctors, men are. However he isn't prepared for her stubbornness and fire, nor for the vivid way she heals, then steals his heart.About the AuthorMs. Jenkins is the nation's premier writer of African-American
historical romance fiction and specializes in 19th century African
American life. She has 30 published novels to date.
She has received numerous awards, including: five
Waldenbooks/Borders Group Best Sellers Awards; two Career Achievement
Awards from Romantic Times Magazine; a Golden Pen Award from the Black
Writer's Guild, and in 1999 was named one of the Top Fifty Favorite
African-American writers of the 20th Century by AABLC, the nation's
largest on-line African-American book club.
She has also been featured in many national publications,
including the Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, Dallas Morning News
and Vibe Magazine. She has lectured and given talks at such prestigious
universities as Oberlin University, the University of Illinois, and
Princeton. She speaks widely on both romance and 19th century
African-American history. Views: 62
Passion Has a Darker Side...Kathy McKenna was sure that the little Midwestern town of Oak Hollow would be isolated enough for safety, but the moment the black-clad stranger walked into her bookstore, she knew she was wrong. Raphael Cordova exudes smouldering power, and his sensual touch draws Kathy into a world of limitless pleasure and unimaginable dangers. Oak Hollow was supposed to be neutral territory for supernatural beings. Instead it has become home to an evil force determined to destroy them—and kill any mortal who gets in the way. As leader of the North American vampires, Raphael has always put duty first, but then, no women ever enthralled him the way Kathy does. And as the enemy's terrifying plan is revealed, Raphael's desire could be a fatal distraction for all his kind, and for the women he has sworn to love forever. Views: 62
ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Investigate sabotage on the set of a pirate-themed, action-packed reality television show. LOCATION: Bayport waterfront. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Show contestants and crew members. SUSPECTS: The surly mechanic on the set seems out for revenge, but there are also more than a few competitive contestants who will do anything to win.... This mission requires your immediate attention. This message will be erased in five seconds. Views: 62
Deet's world turns upside down when his father is arrested for drug use. It doesn't seem possible that kind, caring Dad could be a criminal! After all, he only took the pills to stay awake so he could work two jobs. Now what will happen? How will Deet be able to face his classmates? Where will they get money? And most importantly, will Dad be okay in prison?Hurt, angry, and ashamed, Deet doesn't want to visit his father in jail. But when Mom goes back to work, Deet starts visiting Dad after school. It's frightening at first, but as he adjusts to the routine, Deet begins to see the prisoners as people with stories of their own, just like his dad. Deet soon realizes that prison isn't the terrifying place of movies and nightmares. In fact, Dad's imprisonment leads Deet to make a few surprising discoveries -- about his father, his friends, and himself.With moving realism, Kirkpatrick Hill brings to light the tumultuous experience of having a parent in jail in this honest and st... Views: 62
A stodgy lawyer butts heads with a free spirit. Let the mattress dancing begin! At first, Brianna Michaels’ agreement to fill in as a bachelor party stripper sounds like a win-win situation. She’s returning a favor to a friend, and earning some much-needed cash. But when she sees the man she’s lusted after for years in the audience, baring all suddenly doesn’t seem like such a hot idea. Quinn MacRae stops the show—literally—when he reacts instinctively to protect Brianna and her reputation. Plus, it’s nearly unbearable to see exactly what he’s been missing. As an attorney with a prestigious law firm, he’s sure of one thing. Brianna would hate living in his world. She’s the last woman he should be lusting after. But lust he does—with a vengeance. Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex.Review"READY OR NOT is a fun, sensuous romance. This steamy romance is one you will not want to miss!!"~ *Dottie, Romance Junkies"Anara Bella has written a charming and very sensual love story with people who feel like my closest friends...The plotline is fun and frivolous, a fine way to spend the afternoon. I couldn't help but turn the pages...Bravo, Anara Bella, READY OR NOT is a fabulous debut!"~ Lettetia, eCataRomance"This short story had an amazing depth to the characters...Ms. Bella did an amazing job of setting the love scenes just right which makes this book one of my favorites. READY OR NOT was hot and sweet and I'll be checking out more of her stories."~ Missy, Fallen Angel Reviews"READY OR NOT is a spicy, likable read...Ms. Bella has a fun, flirty writing style that kept me turning the pages..."~ Sarah W, The Romance Studio"...steamy tension that popped off the pages has me ready for another Bella story for sure."~ Amethyst Nymph, Literary Nymphs Reviews"Brianna and Quinn are polar opposites whose coming together is full of passion and heat...I recommend READY OR NOT and will be watching for more from this talented author."~ Tara Renee, Two Lips Reviews ** Views: 62
It was a joyous journey Anders set out on ... to reach his goal ... but look where he wound up! Views: 62
Cosmopolitan: "Most Anticipated Books for 2018" Elle: "Best Books to Read This Summer" Goop: "15 Books We're Reading This Summer" People: "Best Summer Books" PopSugar: "25 Best New Books to Put in Your Beach Bag This Summer" Refinery29: "Brilliant Books to Bring to the Beach This Summer" Vulture: "18 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer" From Jo Piazza, the bestselling author of The Knock Off, How to Be Married, and Fitness Junkie, comes an exciting, insightful novel about what happens when a woman wants it all—political power, a happy marriage, and happiness—but isn't sure just how much she's willing to sacrifice to get it.Charlotte Walsh is running for Senate in the most important race in the country during a midterm election that will decide the balance of power in Congress. Still reeling from... Views: 62
