From the author of the bestselling Ruthless People series, a contemporary story about the transcendent power of love... When twenty-four-year-old Felicity Harper is dragged to a sugar party, an event where wealthy men and women seek “companionship,” she never expects this one simple decision to drastically change her whole life. Her past is nothing but broken dreams and heartache. Her present is detached and dull. And her future? Well, before meeting Theodore Darcy, the famed film director, writer, producer and CEO of Darcy Entertainment, she would have expected more of the same. Love is just a fantasy and she wants no part of it—even if she can’t deny the magnetic attraction between the two of them. So their arrangement is simple: sex with no strings attracted. But as their intimacy becomes more powerful, so do Felicity’s demons. Can Theo really shoulder her past and his own? And could Felicity even let him?

THE COLORED GIRL BEAUTIFUL by E. AZALIA HACKLEY is an empowering guide for African American women in the early 20th century. Hackley's work provides encouragement, advice, and inspiration, focusing on self-improvement, education, and personal growth. With grace and dignity, THE COLORED GIRL BEAUTIFUL addresses issues of race, identity, and womanhood, offering support and encouragement for readers navigating a challenging social landscape. Hackley's vision of empowerment and self-reliance makes this work an enduring classic. Embrace the wisdom and strength found in THE COLORED GIRL BEAUTIFUL. Order your copy today and discover a source of inspiration that transcends time and continues to resonate with readers today.

What happens when your ‘Happily Ever After’ is a lie? Queen Beauty and King Charming lived happily ever after. At least, until the birth of their daughter. Despite their invitations, none of the fairies show up to give the princess a name-blessing, something Beauty is determined her daughter should receive. Rashly, she decrees that her daughter will either have a name-blessing or no name at all. With that one decision, she unwittingly casts a dark shadow over the land. Growing up, the princess shared her mother's dream of getting a name-blessing, but that's the only thing that they have in common. For everything else, there's the Lady in the Mirror. The Lady listens to her, and unlike her father, isn't afraid to criticise her mother, Beauty. After many years of waiting, the fairies are finally coming, and the princess will do anything to get her name-blessing. Anything

Brenda Phiri is dying of AIDS. She will soon leave her sixteen-year-old daughter, Beauty, alone in the world with her younger brother. Before she succumbs, Brenda asks young Beauty for a promise. She requests that her daughter remain a virgin until marriage and hopes Beauty will keep a journal of her experiences. Beauty is no ordinary girl, however; shes a traffic-stopping beauty. With her mother gone, Beauty finds herself under the guardianship of the very handsome Thabo Gumede. Thabo believes it is only a matter of time before he seduces young Beauty. She deftly avoids his advances, though, determined to keep her promise to her mother. She even founds the Diary Girls, a group intended to promote chastity among young people. Unfortunately, the patron of this group is Pastor Mandla Khumalo, who also wants to have his wicked way with Beauty. Plagued by her own raging hormones and surrounded by amorous schoolboys and lustful older men, Beauty must fight to stay pure and keep her promise. She must remain chaste in a society awash with sex. Will she be able to resist the power of temptation, or will she give in and become a mans plaything?

EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.

Read Baby, Read is a fun simple book that will keep children from zero to six years old interacting with the book every day. It begins with the parent reading to the baby in the womb. Unborn babies will begin to recognize the voice of the parent while developing interest and familiarizing with words as Mom or other family members read. As the baby grows, Read Baby, Read will help the baby acquire knowledge in the areas such as social studies. The book gives opportunity for the mother to paste family and pet pictures. This book also features nature and art, developmental activities, etc., and also addresses all the basic skills that are relevant to newborns through first-grade pupils. This is an all-in-one book that can help a child even if he or she does not have access to other books. In addition, it teaches the child ABCs, 123s, interactions, and storytelling. As the child reads the story Going to the Park toward the end of the book, the child will learn interactions, being safe, and skills in storytelling. This book also gives children the opportunity to write and draw what they want. These will help with their motor skills, as well as expressing themselves. This book covers fine motor skill activities that are relevant for this age group. Read Baby, Read will be an awesome addition to every home library.

When the FBI brings Laura Roberts - a quiet, reserved bookkeeper - in for questioning regarding activities at the warehouse where she works, an uneasy Laura resigns her job - only to be attacked by thugs. Chase Donovan intends to spend a few peaceful days on his boat getting his head together - and finds a woman being assaulted by two men who say his father told them to do it. Chase doesn’t want to believe his father could hurt anyone. Laura doesn’t understand why she’s a target. Can they learn to work together to discover the truth - before someone dies? Sensuality Level: Sensual

Writing has taken over my life.. in a good way. My thoughts continually are geared towards my next song. Sometimes I get a few lines in my head when I am driving and I have to pull over the car and write them down! No matter where I am, I get the urge to write. I could be talking to a neighbor, or be in the middle of mass at church and a word or phrase will pop into my head and whoa! -a new song is born! More than anything I love, love, love, the peace of mind songwriting allows me to have. Most of my lyrics take me 15 to 30 minutes to write. There was a time when I was writing 6-8 lyrics in a day. Sometimes I would sit there and stare at my pencil asking why did you stop? I swear at times the pencil kept moving like I wasnt even thinking of what to write. This is my first edition. I hope to continue with future editions as I am still writing new songs everyday. Someday I hope to put my lyrics to my own music and I recently started taking piano lessons. Hey, we all know life is a learning process; a learning curve, we need to experience the turns with the ride! I wish you all success with this book and look forward to seeing some of you with me when it comes to award times!