Download or read book The Kwanzaa Brunch written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fated brunch and an unlikely Cupid… Sienna Charles is tired of the same old, same old. Same old job, same old city, same old friends. Same old men. Just when she’s relegated herself to living Groundhog’s Day, romance edition, Booker Lasalle swaggers into her life, courtesy an open position at Precision Software. He’s new— to the company, to the city and, most importantly, to her. Booker Lasalle is making a new life for himself. He relocated to an Atlanta suburb, leaving a stressful job and an ex-wife behind for a great job with growth potential. He’s turning over a new leaf— no more falling for the first pretty woman that crosses his path… like the witty, gorgeous and obviously interested analyst at Precision. Everything about her tempts Booker to throw that “new leaf” plan out of the window.

Download or read book Brunch at Ruby s written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2018 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Friends. One City. Waiting to Exhale in the "A." Brunch at Ruby's is a tale of love, friendship, and unbreakable bonds between women who are like sisters. The women in Debra Macklin’s circle always compliment her on having everything they could want: a successful career, a long marriage to an attentive man, and a happy child. However, none of them know the explosive secret that she keeps tucked away from everyone else. If it were to ever get out, it could shatter the perfect image she has crafted for herself, not to mention destroying both her marriage and career. Maxine Donovan has worked tirelessly to obtain the life she believes she deserves, and she isn't sorry for it. But even with her accomplishments, Maxine still searches for her significant other. A breathtaking yet distant man has caught her eye--only he seems to be preoccupied with someone else. Will Maxine pursue this potential suitor the same way she's chased after everything else in her life? When Renee Gladwell left a life and a loving boyfriend to return to Atlanta, she was hoping to reinvigorate her father and Gladwell Books, a family-owned bookstore. However, four years later, she's mourning the diagnosis of Alzheimer's that is slowly making him forget his past—including her- and the shop that a long way from being able to sell. With her life seemingly stuck in limbo between caring for her dad and wanting something more, Malcolm Brooks enters the picture and brings some light into her darkness. But will love be worth risking a friendship? Brunch at Ruby's is Book 1 in a growing series set in the heart of Decatur, Georgia.

Download or read book Hey Lover written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2022-12-31 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggle isn't love. At least, that's what a broken Malik Hines told himself when he walked away from the love of his life, just as her career was on the rise. With any luck, he would have time and space to dig himself out of a dark hole. Healing, rebuilding, launching his Game Studio and writing his premier game took time. Suddenly, it had been nearly a decade since they last spoke. Seeing her in the media stirs up a long harbored desire to reconnect, and Malik takes the biggest chance of his life. Could that door open again? After taking over her father's company, India Parker is on the hunt for the next big thing to push her company forward. In the background of her success, there is loneliness. Longing. And the feeling that there's a large part of her life that has been on pause. When a surprise gift arrives at her office, it reminds her of the man she used to love and would like to love again. The choice to open that door and press play...is hers. Hey, lover is a contemporary love story about getting a second chance with your soulmate. *** Content Advisories for this title: mentions of cancer, treatment for cancer, depression, faux relationships, infidelity.

Download or read book Elysium written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2023-08-26 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding the greatest love requires taking the greatest risks… When entrepreneur Vance Griffin sends a flirty private message to Travel Nurse Athena Wilcox, she’s intrigued… but conflicted. Casual flirtation soon blossoms into late-night conversations that bring a yearning for more. Only months later, an enticing invitation sparks hope that the fantasy they’ve been creating could become reality. Both know this is no casual fling, but can an online relationship translate to the real world? At stake is a second chance for Vance and Athena to find love and the new life they deserve. What started with a flirty message could become a love that stands the test of time. The emerald waters and white sands of Black Diamond will sweep you away with pulse-pounding romance, sensuality, and emotional depth as two lovers begin the second chapter of their lives while discovering what it means to wander together.

Download or read book Home for the Holidays written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2023-12-27 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I need to be clear that I like this. I need this, especially on a day like today, but...” “That’s all it is, Satisfying a need." Reid Gallagher hasn't returned to Potter Lake because he misses his family, or because he wonders how his hometown has fared since he left. After many years away, this visit is strictly business....until he meets Sabrina. Sabrina Ward's crumbling marriage drives her to the peace and solace of her Aunt Cara’s comfortable home in a slow, southern town. Her stay was always going to be temporary, but for Reid, she might consider an extended stay. As the first snow blankets Potter Lake in a winter wonderland, Sabrina and Reid give in to an inconvenient yet irresistible spark of attraction. With Reid's departure looming, a lucrative opportunity could turn a casual holiday fling into a chance at love. Come for the festive holiday vibes... stay for a steamy love story and the charm of Potter Lake, where second chances aren’t just possible; they’re inevitable. Home for the Holidays is a heartwarming novella, perfect for fans of seasonal Hallmark movies and the magic of the season. Content Warnings: Divorce, adult language and sexual content including depictions of sex acts on the page. If any of these are a stop sign for you, I encourage you to engage in self care and choose another title.

Download or read book A Thin Line written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2020-03-14 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angie Blake and Preston Reid are oil and water, fire and ice. Whether it's in the courtroom, where they're always in opposition, or in their personal lives, they don't mix. Nearly two decades have passed since they were high school sweethearts and split in an emotional firestorm, but their best friends are dating, and now engaged so they haven’t had a moment’s peace from each other. And they won’t get one since the soon to be newlyweds have roped Angie and Preston into planning their destination wedding. They've been tasked with organizing the most romantic, memorable event of their lives without tearing apart the lifelong foursome in the process. Angie and Preston are wise to this game. This clever ploy to push them back together in the hopes that their long-dead romance will rekindle couldn’t possibly work. Could it? There’s a thin line between love and hate.

Download or read book The Guy Next Door A Potter Lake Novel written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2019-09-08 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Evonne busted into Taj's life like a wrecking ball!" In the charming nooks of Potter Lake, Evonne Girard, a vivacious hair stylist has an unexpected encounter with Taj Wright, a soulful nurse with a mysterious past. Their chance meeting at the Curl & Dye is filled with sparks and unforgettable moments. But as fate would have it, they part ways, only to be reeled back by destiny. Evonne's leap towards independence lands her in a delightful rental. Little does she know it's owned by Taj—the nurse who's been lingering in her thoughts. For Taj, Potter Lake was his second chance, a fresh slate. With Evonne now as his tenant, "close quarters" gets a whole new meaning. When a fierce storm pins them together, the chemistry is palpable, leading them on a whirlwind escape to a beachside haven where boundaries blur. However, every tale has its twist. A secret they share could be the bridge that brings them closer or the chasm that tears them apart.

Download or read book The Pearl at Black Diamond written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After raising her siblings, Kari Savoy is ready to begin living life, beginning with a new job at a luxurious beach side resort on picturesque Black Diamond. The only standing in the way of this new era? Her devastatingly handsome but uptight boss, Davis Scott. Davis never mixes business with pleasure...anymore. Despite his efforts to resist a growing attraction to his new marketing and events manager, he finds himself in an unusual partnership to keep a failing resort afloat and learn to love again. Pack for undeniable sparks, sweet moments, and a warm, sandy feeling in your heart. Take at trip to Black Diamond and indulge in a #beachyBlackRomance! Content advisory: This novel depicts a family in the throes of parental loss, refers to drug use, the criminal justice system, and features adult language and situations, including vivid descriptions of consensual sex. If you are sensitive to any of these descriptors, please proceed with caution.

Download or read book Leslie s Curl Dye A Potter Lake Novel written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leslie Baker and Kade "KC" Cavanaugh aren't just former college sweethearts circling each other when they find themselves back in the same town after more than a decade apart. Leslie, owner of Potter Lake's original hometown beauty shop, The Curl & Dye, and Kade, owner of Guys & Dolls, a family salon, are rivals in competition for the affections of a quaint, slow town. Before they can pick up where they left off, Leslie and KC land in the center of a power struggle between a corrupt Mayor and a town that wants to grow. With their livelihoods and the future of the close-knit, lakeside community at stake, they have no choice but to join forces to save the town of Potter Lake... and fan the flames of a love that's been smoldering for more than a decade.

Download or read book Second Time Around A Potter Lake Holiday Short written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2018-12-24 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Potter Lake, GA is a small town filled with life and love, where the hustle and bustle slows down just enough to notice what— and who is around you. For recent transplants Sage Owens and Bennett Alexander, their greatest losses marked the end of to have and to hold. While time marches on, it doesn't move in reverse; it doesn't bring back the love of your life. These two souls are drawn together in this quaint town and discover that their meeting is not so accidental but fated. What time may bring this holiday season is a second chance at love.

Download or read book The Never List written by DL White and published by DL White. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for a slow burn romance that will make you laugh and swoon! In this delightful romantic comedy, Esme Whitaker is a successful single woman with a list of things she wants to accomplish before her next birthday - and one of them is to have sex. But the man she's interested in, Trey Pettigrew, is also the one who rubs her the wrong way. However, fate intervenes when Trey rescues Esme from an attack, and they are forced to work together on a business deal. Trey is determined to make up for his past behavior and win Esme's heart, but she's not interested in anything after-hours. That is, until Trey discovers Esme's Never List. As they navigate their conflicting priorities and undeniable attraction, they realize that sometimes life has its own plans. With relatable characters and witty dialogue, The Never List is a charming tale of two people who find love when they least expect it.

Download or read book Raising the Race written by Riché J. Daniel Barnes and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2017 Race, Gender, and Class Section Book Award from the American Sociological Association Popular discussions of professional women often dwell on the conflicts faced by the woman who attempts to “have it all,” raising children while climbing up the corporate ladder. Yet for all the articles and books written on this subject, there has been little work that focuses on the experience of African American professional women or asks how their perspectives on work-family balance might be unique. Raising the Race is the first scholarly book to examine how black, married career women juggle their relationships with their extended and nuclear families, the expectations of the black community, and their desires to raise healthy, independent children. Drawing from extensive interviews with twenty-three Atlanta-based professional women who left or modified careers as attorneys, physicians, executives, and administrators, anthropologist Riché J. Daniel Barnes found that their decisions were deeply rooted in an awareness of black women’s historical struggles. Departing from the possessive individualistic discourse of “having it all,” the women profiled here think beyond their own situation—considering ways their decisions might help the entire black community. Giving a voice to women whose perspectives have been underrepresented in debates about work-family balance, Barnes’s profiles enable us to perceive these women as fully fledged individuals, each with her own concerns and priorities. Yet Barnes is also able to locate many common themes from these black women’s experiences, and uses them to propose policy initiatives that would improve the work and family lives of all Americans.

Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1994-03-14 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Download or read book The Cheating Curve written by Paula T. Renfroe and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When two friends come clean about infidelity, what they learn will change everything. . . Every other Sunday, best friends Aminah Anderson and Langston "Lang" Rogers get manicures in trendy downtown Brooklyn and then have brunch. The two share everything with each other--almost. Lang's been keeping a secret from Aminah. She's cheating on her husband. When Aminah learns about the affair, the news hits too close to home. For Aminah's husband has also been unfaithful. She thought Lang understood the hurt and humiliation infidelity causes. She was wrong. Lang knows Aminah is disappointed in her, but they have different views. Lang only calls it cheating if she gets caught. Her spouse is devoted to her, yet she needs more. Though Aminah doesn't understand, her friend's admission leads her to finally confront her husband. Now their friendship, their marriages, and their self-respect will be put to the ultimate test. . . "Realistic and entertaining." --Booklist Paula T. Renfroe is the author of The Cheating Curve and the editor-in-chief of Juicy magazine. She has written for Time Out New York, The Source, Vibe and XXL magazines. The mother of two is diligently working on balancing life, workouts, and empty nest syndrome.

Download or read book The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink written by Andrew F. Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a panoramic view of the history and culture of food and drink in America with fascinating entries on everything from the smell of asparagus to the history of White Castle, and the origin of Bloody Marys to jambalaya, the Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink provides a concise, authoritative, and exuberant look at this modern American obsession. Ideal for the food scholar and food enthusiast alike, it is equally appetizing for anyone fascinated by Americana, capturing our culture and history through what we love most--food! Building on the highly praised and deliciously browseable two-volume compendium the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, this new work serves up everything you could ever want to know about American consumables and their impact on popular culture and the culinary world. Within its pages for example, we learn that Lifesavers candy owes its success to the canny marketing idea of placing the original flavor, mint, next to cash registers at bars. Patrons who bought them to mask the smell of alcohol on their breath before heading home soon found they were just as tasty sober and the company began producing other flavors. Edited by Andrew Smith, a writer and lecturer on culinary history, the Companion serves up more than just trivia however, including hundreds of entries on fast food, celebrity chefs, fish, sandwiches, regional and ethnic cuisine, food science, and historical food traditions. It also dispels a few commonly held myths. Veganism, isn't simply the practice of a few "hippies," but is in fact wide-spread among elite athletic circles. Many of the top competitors in the Ironman and Ultramarathon events go even further, avoiding all animal products by following a strictly vegan diet. Anyone hungering to know what our nation has been cooking and eating for the last three centuries should own the Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink.

Download or read book The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America written by Andrew Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 2556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home cooks and gourmets, chefs and restaurateurs, epicures, and simple food lovers of all stripes will delight in this smorgasbord of the history and culture of food and drink. Professor of Culinary History Andrew Smith and nearly 200 authors bring together in 770 entries the scholarship on wide-ranging topics from airline and funeral food to fad diets and fast food; drinks like lemonade, Kool-Aid, and Tang; foodstuffs like Jell-O, Twinkies, and Spam; and Dagwood, hoagie, and Sloppy Joe sandwiches.

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