Download or read book Somebody s Gotta Be On Top written by Mary B. Morrison and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2010-04-19 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Mary B. Morrison's national bestsellers Never Again Once More and He's Just a Friend, readers met playboy heir Darius Jones and reckless-in-love Fancy Taylor. Now, in this achingly poignant, deliciously sensual erotic novel, she takes Darius's relationships further and explores the ways men and women surrender themselves in order to gain the love they're desperately seeking. . . "The only time a woman should be on top is during sex. . ." So says Darius Jones. At just twenty-two, the baby boy has grown--bigger, taller, sexier, hotter--but he hasn't necessarily grown up. Maybe he isn't messing with the women on his mama's staff anymore, but he's still messing with people's lives and messing up his own. For Darius, "If it doesn't make money, it doesn't make sense." And that goes for women, too. Women are there to give him what he wants, the way he wants it. Not that he doesn't know how to pleasure a sister; he just doesn't want them telling him the way it's going to be. On anything. Ever. Including his mother. If his mother was a liar, then every other woman was, too. That's why he relocates from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, near his mama's business, where he sets up his own company, Somebody's Gotta Be on Top Enterprises. And it's no secret who that somebody's got to be. Now that Darius is all about the control--getting it, keeping it, and taking it away, if need be--he's sure he can apply that principle to finding "the one." But trying to be on top all the time only gets him into trouble with the women in his life, women like. . . Ciara Monroe, president of a rival company. She's earned power and respect the hard way, but Darius isn't about to be outsmarted by her. . .not in bed and not in business. He's going after Ciara on a personal level, digging up the dirt on her past. It's a move that will cost him, and Ciara's not leaving before she confronts him about his feelings for Ashlee. . . Ashlee Anderson is the stepsister who's more than just his friend. She's also the woman he loves and desires. When Darius convinces Ashlee to live with him and manage his finance department, he never expects her to fall for his half-brother, Kevin Williams. Darius will do anything to split them apart, even if it means risking his business. But there's one woman who's got Darius's number. . . Fancy Taylor. With skin like brown sugar, and the bearing of a fine queen, Fancy definitely intrigues Darius. If he didn't have his heart set on conquering Ashlee no matter what, he'd enjoy sampling what the lady has to offer, but that's all. Fancy's a woman with a past that precludes her from being serious relationship material. But fate has a way of stepping in and putting the wrong people on the right path, if they're not too foolish to see it. . . Still harboring the wounds of his mother's deception and a childhood without his biological father, caught between an all-consuming pride and the call of his own untrusting heart, Darius has a lot to learn: about life, women, and what it takes to find and nurture real love. And if he's not careful, he might just end up on the bottom of everything.

Download or read book The Covering written by Miss Cheyenne Mitchell and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-08-29 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" IS ONLY ONE OF THE FIVE STAR BOOK REVIEWS FOR "THE COVERING". It is like magic once you begin reading this fast-paced, supernatural thriller because it is so very very hard to put down. "THE COVERING" is truly an unusual story about the fabled creatures known to us as VAMPIRES! "WHAT IS NEARLY 200 YEAR OLD VAMPIRES WERE RAISING TWO, NORMAL, TEENAGE DAUGHTERS WHO ARE THEIR OWN FLIESH AND BLOOD?" Set in the early 1930s, seventeen year old Celia Bellis along with her fifteen year old sister, Drew, will take readers on the most terrifying and horrifying journey of their lives as they try to uncover the horrific secret that their family members have been harboring from them since the day they were born. As the two young sisters get older they begin to notice strange as well as abnormal things pertaining to the members of their family. Things that they never bothered to notice before. For one thing, whenever they experience trouble with someone.....anyone.... that person tends to turn up dead somewhere. It is then that Celia and Drew begin to notice that oftentimes these murders seem to coincide with their troubles. When Celia meets a new "boyfriend" who seems to suddenly come out of nowhere, not knowing he means her no good, the girls learn without any doubt what their family members really are. Not only that with the help of two friends and a Ouija board they discover more than they thought they ever would.....including a tragic murder that no one will be able to stop. "THE COVERING" has a shocking ending that no reader will ever forget!!!!

Download or read book Shaded Lives written by Beretta E. Smith-Shomade and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Shaded Lives, Beretta Smith-Shomade sets out to dissect images of the African American woman in television from the 1980s. She calls their depiction "binaristic," or split. African American women, although an essential part of television programming today, are still presented as distorted and deviant. By closely examining the television texts of African-American women in comedy, music video, television news and talk shows (Oprah Winfrey is highlighted), Smith-Shomade shows how these voices are represented, what forces may be at work in influencing these images, and what alternate ways of viewing might be available.

Download or read book The Christmas Scoop written by Mimi Wells and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping her would be the way to her heart…and her express ticket out of town Ivy Macpherson grew up in a family famous for the most embarrassing Christmas tradition of all—fruitcake—so she’s become a bit of a Grinch. Her body may be headed to Dogwood Mountain, North Carolina, to celebrate the holidays with family, but her mind is on moving up the ladder at the online lifestyle brand Scoop. When Ivy's chance encounter with an A-list actor reveals he’s headed to her hometown, she knows that scoop is the key to her big break. Earning a promotion should be a piece of cake—but chasing her story puts her face-to-face with the sinfully handsome Rand Cooper, her main high school competition and perennial thorn in her side. Rand always had a thing for Ivy, but she’s a tough nut to crack. Family and friends hope their flirtation will grow into something more. But will Ivy’s focus on the job of her dreams cost her the man who could help her build a real future?

Download or read book Ziegfeld Girls written by Sarah Barthel and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York City, 1914. Suzanne and Jada. Entwined as sisters. Talented and resourceful. Black and white. Wealthy employer and devoted maid. Together, they realize Suzanne’s dream to see her name in lights on Broadway as she becomes the dazzling Ziegfeld Follies’ rising new star. But Jada’s superb voice and dance skills give her an unexpected shot at her own success—and her own life. And when a jealous Suzanne reveals a shattering secret, their friendship becomes a bitter rivalry. Floundering without Jada, Suzanne consoles herself with dashing suitors and champagne nights. Jada transforms into Harlem’s hottest nightclub sensation, complete with financial security and a promising new beau. But when Suzanne is plagued with increasingly dangerous “accidents,” and both women receive threatening notes, they discover just how cold and hard staying on top can be. Now in the face of relentless racism and vicious obsession, Suzanne and Jada make an uneasy alliance to find out the truth. And with the Follies’ lavish world in peril and their careers on the line, their pursuit of love, success, and equality could cost more than they ever dreamed. Set against a glittering background of vintage glamour, famous figures of the time and high-stakes, Ziegfeld Girls is an unforgettable novel of two extraordinary women seizing their own fates in a pivotal era. Praise for Sarah Barthel’s House of Silence “Barthel debuts with an original take on historical events and personages. Suspense blends with history. . . . Haunting and thought-provoking.” --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars “An engaging, fast-paced blend of historical fiction and suspense.” –Shelf Awareness

Download or read book Powder Blue written by Trayc and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life seemed perfect in Cheyenne’s world until her father, Red, is set up and sent to prison for being a king-pin drug dealer. Now with her mother being the user and supplier, Cheyenne is forced into a world that her father tried to keep hidden from his precious daughter. There is no way out, Cheyenne only way to survive is to rely on Blue. All things come with a price—life or death, money or family loyalty. Deep dark secrets of family ties are revealed when friends, foes and family search for Blue’s true identity.

Download or read book Love Anytime written by Rosie Moore and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-05-05 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Anytime is a mostly fictitious love story, with some true-life episodes included. It is the story of a young girl who tries to circumvent and overcome a problem or difficulty in a clever and surreptitious way. She thinks she finds the answer when she meets the love of her life until war, imprisonment, and the chaos of life keep them apart. Will their love survive?

Download or read book Welfare Wifeys written by K'wan and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the deaths and arrests of his entire crew and an informant-fueled investigation into his past, the man known on the streets as Animal relocates to Texas and finds fame and stardom as the newest act signed to the notorious Big Dawg Entertainment. His girlfriend, Gucci, is thrilled when she gets the news that he's coming back to New York on a promotional tour, but when she discovers the hidden agenda behind his homecoming nothing can prepare her for the life-altering consequences that will come of it. There goes the neighborhood . . . again.

Download or read book Mary B Morrison Bundle Darius Jones Never Again Once More Soulmates Dissipate written by Mary B. Morrison and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soulmates Dissipate Fashion photographer Jada Diamond Tanner may have her pick of fine men, but no one has captured her heart like gorgeous financial advisor Wellington Jones. From their first embrace, Jada knows he is the soulmate she has waited for. But while the love she shares with Wellington is exhilarating, Jada faces challenges she never imagined—from a beautiful rival, hungry for love, and from Wellington’s overbearing socialite mother, who believes Jada will never fit into her circle. Forced to make difficult choices, Jada learns painful lessons about trust and commitment...and discovers the courage to celebrate each day, with or without the man she loves. Never Again Once More Jada Diamond Tanner thought she’d chosen the right man in Lawrence Anderson, her rock-solid husband and stepfather to her son, Darius. But did she really choose wisely when she turned her back on Wellington Jones, her one true soul mate? For twenty years, Jada has kept her distance from him. Yet now, the cracks in her carefully constructed life are beginning to show. Adding to her troubles is Darius’s destructive behavior. To get Darius on the right path, Jada reluctantly lets Wellington be the father Darius needs. But with each day back in Wellington’s company, Jada begins to realize that she has one important choice left... Darius Jones Darius Jones is living the good life. He's got a chance to become the league's most valuable player, he's crazy in love with his wife, and his relationship with his mom has never been better. But Darius has a stalker who's determined to be the number one woman in his life. No matter where he goes, she's there. . .scheming to kill his wife, Fancy; charming his manager and mother, Jada; manipulating his son's mother, Ashlee; and dragging new mother Honey Thomas into the mix with one of the most heartless schemes ever. With his life quickly unraveling, Darius must gamble all he's worked for to save his wife, reclaim his son, and stop a madwoman from ruining the lives of everyone around him...

Download or read book I Am Yours written by Faith Sullivan and published by Faith Sullivan. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam is at a crossroads. He has Katie on his mind and Jada in his bed. Now with the ultimate choice before him, he must decide between fantasy and reality. Katie's his dream girl, but Jada's his best friend, his partner. As a paramedic, he's supposed to save lives, not wreck them. Yet his failure to commit leaves a trail of heartache in his wake. Things come to a head at his brother's wedding when a surprise announcement leaves Adam scrambling to pick up the pieces. Sure, women find his shaggy blond hair and aquamarine eyes irresistible. But to him, sex is nothing more than a means of escape ... until it turns into a psychological trap. His mind is telling him one thing, while his heart is beating another. He's not sure what he wants when it comes to a serious relationship. Sorting out his feelings, he finally comes to a startling realization. He is capable of love. But what if it's too late?

Download or read book Hearings Before the President s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy written by Estados Unidos. President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book No Remorse written by Sylvia Cooper and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-12-08 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with drama, plot twist, and love triangles; No Remorse and its dynamic character line up is sure to leave you ready to read the next installment. If you've ever looked at someone's relationship and wondered how things got so complicated this book is a good place to start.

Download or read book The Warren Commission Complete Edition written by President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy - U.S. Government and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 11362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Warren Commission (Complete Edition) presents a comprehensive investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, discussing various theories and evidence related to the tragic event. Written in a factual and informative style, the book delves into the historical context surrounding the assassination, providing readers with a detailed account of the investigation process and its conclusions. The inclusion of primary documents and testimonies adds depth to the narrative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of political assassinations and conspiracy theories. The careful analysis of the events leading up to and following the assassination offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history. As a government publication authored by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, the book reflects the official stance on the investigation, shedding light on the political and social climate of the time. The authoritative tone and thorough research highlight the importance of understanding the facts surrounding such a significant event to prevent misinformation and conspiracy theories from clouding the truth. I highly recommend The Warren Commission (Complete Edition) to readers seeking an in-depth exploration of the events surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. This book provides a balanced and detailed account that is essential for anyone interested in American history, politics, and conspiracy theories.

Download or read book Trouble the Water written by Idina Santino and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-16 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fevers and aches were not unusual for twelve-year-old Jada Petersen. Since she was involved in several activities and sometimes fell during ice skating practice, the fatigue and bruises didn't raise alarms either. Routines and expectations changed abruptly, however, as her initiation into leukemia gradually transformed her life. Growing from a willful adolescent into womanhood is often awkward; yet, as Jada balanced on the edge of life and death, she converted endurance into empowerment. Trouble the Water shines light on Jada's mission to strengthen her voice, command attention, and exert power in an environment that benevolently mutes individuality. Wherever readers are in the journey to claim their power, they will find parts of themselves in Jada's story. Brimming with grace, she became the woman she was meant to be.

Download or read book My Brother s Keeper written by ReShonda Tate Billingsley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a captivating debut novel that is both humorous and heartwrenching, ReShonda Tate Billingsley -- winner of the Gold Pen Award for Best New Author -- spins an irresistible story that will touch every reader's heart. Aja James hasn't had it easy. She has kept a close watch over her siblings ever since tragedy robbed them of their parents. Tired of carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, Aja is ready for a change. Her best friend, Roxie, knows just what to do -- she sets Aja up on a date with one of the most sought after bachelors in town, handsome sportscaster Charles Clayton. Charles is everything Aja has ever dreamed of -- sensitive, sexy, and charming. But "happily ever after" isn't that simple. While Aja has rebounded from the loss of her parents, her sister and brother have not. Jada is lost in a world of silence with no way for Aja to reach her, and Eric's uncontrollable rage is wreaking havoc on his life. As Aja sees her brother heading down the same violent path that destroyed their family, she makes it her business to stop the cycle -- even if it means putting her own life, and her own chance at love, on hold. My Brother's Keeper is a poignant novel about a resilient family learning that sometimes you have to forgive in order to find the strength to move on.

Download or read book Off Script written by Ashley Marie and published by Wattpad Webtoon Studios . This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest trick in the book turns out to be the best thing that’s ever happened . . . Jada Berklee’s acting career is finally heating back up after an on-set romance with her ex ruined her last job on a popular TV show. When she gets a second chance with a desirable supporting role in a hot new romantic comedy, Jada’s determined not to let on-set politics or her off-set ex get in the way again. She’s prepared, polished, professional--and she’s going to knock their socks off. Still, despite Jada’s best efforts to keep her head down she accidentally walks in on leading man--and notorious lothario--Tristan Maxwell cheating on his latest fling. An intense and embarrassing showdown on set ensues. Of course, there are no secrets in Hollywood, and when their confrontation makes its way to the biggest gossip site in the world, it has consequences for both their careers. With their reputations on the line, they need public relations rehab, and stat. Tristan’s agent suggests the perfect solution--a fake relationship to get the press off their back and repair both their images. Jada reluctantly agrees. But when their faux-romance begins to have real consequences for them both, Tristan and Jada need to decide if they’re in it for real, and not just when the cameras are rolling.