Candice Burns lives by the motto taught to her by her mother: "Never tell a man you love him...just use him for sex." But things change when she meets Taylor Faison who is perfect for her. He has the personality, the swag, and a very large package that he carries in between his legs. Not only is he a boss in his own right, but he also knows how to please her physically, mentally and emotionally. Candice quickly finds herself trapped in a battle of lust and love for Tay. She's never been one to admit her feelings for him, so when he starts to tell her how he really feels, Candice feels threatened, scared and wants to retreat back to the woman she'd always been-the one who shunned love and settled for sex. But now things are different. No matter how hard Candi tries to hide her true feelings, she finds herself falling in love with Taylor. She tries to convince herself that it's just sex and nothing else but even she knows that's too good to be true. And even with Candice trying to figure out her feelings, Taylor has a dirty little secret that could quickly blow everything apart. Will Candice finally be open to admitting love? Or will she forever be alone? Will Taylor reveal to her his big secret? Or will an unexpected arrival bring everything out into the open?

Candice Burns lives by the motto taught to her by her mother: "Never tell a man you love him...just use him for sex". But things change when she meets Taylor Faison who is perfect for her. He has the personality, the swag, and a very large package that he carries in between his legs. Not only is he a boss in his own right, but he also knows how to please her physically, mentally and emotionally. Candice quickly finds herself trapped in a battle of lust and love for Tay. She's never been one to admit her feelings for him, so when he starts to tell her how he really feels, Candice feels threatened, scared and wants to retreat back to the woman she’d always been—the one who shunned love and settled for sex. But now things are different. No matter how hard Candi tries to hide her true feelings, she finds herself falling in love with Taylor. She tries to convince herself that it's just sex and nothing else but even she knows that's too good to be true. And even with Candice trying to figure out her feelings, Taylor has a dirty little secret that could quickly blow everything apart. In the follow up to Sex Ain’t Better Than Love, find out about how Candice learns to cope with Taylor’s dirty little secrets and how consequences of the past come to haunt Candice. Will she finally learn that Sex Ain’t Better Than Love?

This book offers a unique, interdisciplinary, and thoughtful look at the challenges and potency of Black women's struggle for inner peace and mental stability. It brings together contributors from psychology, sociology, law, and medicine, as well as the humanities, to discuss issues ranging from stress, sexual assault, healing, self-care, and contemplative practice to health-policy considerations and parenting. Merging theory and practice with personal narratives and public policy, the book develops a new framework for approaching Black women's wellness in order to provide tangible solutions. The collection reflects feminist praxis and defines womanist peace in terms that reject both "superwoman" stereotypes and "victim" caricatures. Also included for health professionals are concrete recommendations for understanding and treating Black women. "...this book speaks not only to Black women but also educates a broader audience of policymakers and therapists about the complex and multilayered realities that we must navigate and the protests we must mount on our journey to find inner peace and optimal health." — from the Foreword by Linda Goler Blount For access to an online resource created by the editors, visit: Black Women's Mental Health @ http://www.bwmentalhealth.net/

Stephany Williams is a gorgeous thirty-year-old lab technician from South Philadelphia. After quitting her job, she marries the supposedly man of her dreams, James Pain. Hes a handsome, wealthy black luxury condo owner and treats her like a queen. But Jamess sex performance is the absolute worst, and hes unteachable. While still being married, Stephany accidentally reconnects with a former lover, who is hideously ugly and struggling financially. This rodent by the name of Roy teaches a better-sex class for males and is the best lover shes ever had. Throughout this scorching page-turner, Roy is charming and has a vice grip on Stephanys heart along with her other body parts. James finds out about the affair but wants to stay married, but Stephany makes no haste to rekindle. She offers a devastating proposal for James to first take Roys better-sex class if he wants to continue being married to her. Wow! Stephany is thoroughly advised by her two female friendsJanet, a widow who was married for three decades, and Marcy, a fire-mouthed, midage bachelorette with some pretty interesting views. Does James lower his ego in order to continue fighting for the love of his life? Or is Stephanys request insanely unreasonable?

For Indira Porter, falling in love with Mr. Bakari Marshall brought her the greatest euphoria like no other. However, now that he’s put an end to their relationship, she would be lying if she said that it didn’t hurt her in the worst way. To make matters even worse, Indira has discovered that she is now pregnant. Now she is left confused, not knowing if her pregnancy belongs to the man she is irrevocably in love with or her fiancé. And now that she’s been informed about Javon’s infidelity, Indira is only sent down a spiraling dark path. How will she be able to overcome this storm? Bakari Marshall gave Indira an ultimatum. It was either him or her fiancé, and when she fails to do what he asks, Bakari decides to cut her off completely, cutting a piece of his heart away with her. Determined to stay focused on himself and family only, Bakari does exactly that until a whirlwind comes flying into his path, and he finds out that his sister has failed to do the one task she promised to do: kill their new common enemy, Adonis Reid. Bakari is forced to take matters into his own hands and deal with the one person who he despises more than anything. But will his plans prevail, or will someone get in his way? In the explosive finale to My Hood King Gave Me A Love Like No Other, loyalty will be tested, hearts will be broken, and everyone will have an unforgettable journey like no other.

Five sisters are determined to stay close no matter what—even as secrets, scandals and betrayals threaten their family bonds in this dramatic novel. After a shattering revelation, youngest sister Elyse struggles to overcome the sexual abuse that nearly destroyed her. Between her tough eldest sister, Alita, and a promising fresh start with a new man, she’s finding the strength to make the most of her fierce intelligence. But Elyse still has a score to settle with the perfect sister she feels betrayed by—and she’s going after everything Burgundy can’t afford to lose . . . Coco thinks her useless baby daddy is finally ready to commit—until she catches him with a woman who’s everything she’s not. As she tries to move on with her life, she can’t resist carrying out the ultimate revenge. But when she inadvertently gets caught up in Elyse’s plan, she must confront an unforgivable truth that could crush any chance these sisters have to make things right.

In his fifth book on relationships, National Bestselling Author and relationship expert, Armani Valentino doesn't leave one stone unturned. After more than 5 years of research and over 100,000 conversations with men & women, he has come up with the real reasons and not excuses to WHY the person you want to marry you won't do so. This Is Why I Won't Marry You walks you through page-by-page and line-by-line into the minds of males and females from all walks of life. The book is pragmatic and practical. It doesn't matter where you are in your relationship, you will be able to bridge the gap on whether or not to move forward to the alter, be still and keep dating, or leave the relationship. Most of all, you'll be able to see yourself for who you really are and where you are in your relationship. This book deals with the missing pieces of communication and understanding in relationships like never before. And... ~How to tell if you're dating "THE ONE." ~Why Men & Women Cheat ~What Men Really Want ~What Women Really Need ~10 Women ALL Men Should Run From ~5 Men You Should Never Marry And SO MUCH MORE!!! "The book is an easy and inspiring read. Both spiritual and secular readers will enjoy the real life stories and be able to relate. In his best written work to date, Armani Valentino definitely has a #1 bestseller with this one." ~SoSoActive.com

Who knew someone so dangerous could be so damn irresistible? The middle child of three girls, Solána Winters, was always one to oppose her mother’s wishes for her to be the typical good girl. However, deep down Solána knew her stubbornness had sent her mother to an early grave. After tragedy strikes, she gets back on the right path and focuses solely on herself... until she stumbles upon a bewitching addiction like no other, with not a single cure in sight. Kisan, known to many as Mace, on the surface appears to be a collected, handsome, and prestigious young man. And he is... among many other things. Those that know more, know him to be bold, calculated, and extremely cold-hearted. They know how crazy he truly is; how he can lay one finger on a trigger and aim perfectly without fail; a gentle giant to not one single soul but the only woman who has his heart—his three-year-old. Kisan and Solána are immediately drawn to each other, sparking an uncontrollable fire between them that neither party are able to put out. However, when the attractive heavy hitter and stubborn beauty’s worlds collide, it sets off a cascade of life-changing events. Events that not only change their lives but the lives of everyone around them. Loving a man like Kisan could potentially be the most intense and intimidating thing of Solána’s life, but is she willing to risk it all for a man she should be running far away from? And is Kisan willing to let a woman access the deepest, darkest parts of him? They say the purest love is hard to find... but now that Kisan has found it, can he make it last? Or will his inner demons get the best of him?

These words unspoken, but dwell so deep inside; these words express my feelings But I find ways to hide Words that tell a story of an innocent teenage girl Words that show her journey and outlook on the world, Her mind is always racing and beating to a different drum She reaches out for condolence But no one has time to come. The Journey According to Re is an intimate encounter with me. This book exposes my greatest weaknesses and my greatest strengths. This book charts my growth from the tender age of 15 until 26. Its through this book, that I hope my story reaches another soul who feels or has felt voiceless. May our lights shine as we journey through this dream that we call life.

This is a delicious, intriguingly breathtaking discovery book! You may have thought you knew yourself until you go on a self-discovery. It’s very transparent, truthful, and helpful. What it’s not is misleading. We all tend to forget how to keep the fire burning in our relationship. I am here to help reignite that flame. Take a deep breath, clear your mind, and enjoy this delightful reading experience. This book is like no other, and I hope it helps you.