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Big or nothin’” is the credo of Pepper Hotwell, a professional gangster who specializes in armed robbery. Set in the ghetto of Gary, Indiana and Chicago’s south side in the late 1960s, his story is a raw, desperate, gun-slinging roll-of-the-dice fueled by drugs, sex, ambition, and pure will to survive. As he swashbuckles his way through a series of high profile heists, he demonstrates his willingness to follow his credo to its ultimate conclusion in his quest for the big score. Pepper moves through a culture that oscillates between extremes of poverty and wealth. Money is made and lost in an instant. Self-indulgence competes with loyalty to family and loved ones. His story vividly depicts the lifestyle of people on the underbelly of society, using every means possible to claw their way to the top. Drug addiction, greed, and violence are shown naked and unromanticized, yet the roots of Pepper’s risk-seeking attitude are also laid bare, lacing his self-aggrandizing trajectory with an implicit social critique. http://www.amazon.com/Big-Nothin-James-Edward-Allen-ebook/dp/B008CRECJ8/ref=sr_1_123?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1395146737&sr=1-123&keywords=african+american+fiction

The series centers around a 9-year-old girl named Maya whose active imagination leads her to envision herself as "The Amazing Queen Bee," a superhero with extraordinary abilities that helps her deal with difficult situations. Enjoy this introduction to the series. There is also an extra bonus 'Character feature' added for readers allowing them an up-close and personal look at some of the other fascinating characters in this series.This is the first in the series of family eBooks. Readers will be captivated as Maya blends the "real world" with her imaginary world. The series will be known for its unique visual style and compelling stories which will jump from Maya's imagination into the "real world," showing the consequences of Maya's actions. "The Amazing Queen Bee," will feature eBooks geared towards kids ages 3-11, 12-18 and 19 and over.http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Queen-Bee-Bumblebee-ebook/dp/B00B0ML20Y/ref=sr_1_124?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1395146737&sr=1-124&keywords=african+american+fiction

Sneak Peek: HEAVEN 11 Chapter PROMOTIONAL copy

A service dog transforms the lives of the teen inmate who trains her and the wounded young marine who becomes her owner.
After four years in prison, seventeen year old Heaven AKA Nevaeh's confinement takes an unexpected turn when she joins a program that saves unwanted dogs from being euthanized. Not only does the scrawny puppy she coaches thrive, but Nevaeh finds a talent she never knew she possessed.Josh Duval went from spending summers in Cancun to fighting for his country half a world away. His dream of a military career is derailed after he's severely injured in Afghanistan. Used to having others indulge him, Josh's inner demons finally rise to the surface as he acts out chilling death wish scenarios once he returns home. When he's paired with Myst to assist him with daily routines, the dog trainer and new owner don't hit it off, with Nevaeh convinced that Myst won't be happy with the deeply troubled soldier. But when Myst's nightmares seem to rival his own, Josh decides to visit Nevaeh in prison, hoping to get more information about the dog and just as intrigued by the girl who trained her. While Josh aches for the girl behind bars who proclaims her innocence, when evidence comes to light that could get Nevaeh released, he's terrified that the one who knows him the best will realize what he's been hiding the whole time.As the truth is slowly revealed, their love must be strong enough to cover a multitude of sins, both past and present http://www.amazon.com/Sneak-Peek-HEAVEN-Camille-Leone-ebook/dp/B00DYBFB38/ref=sr_1_125?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1395146737&sr=1-125&keywords=african+american+fiction

Nicole's heard all the reasons why she should stay away from the boy next door. He's too street, he's too raw, he's a thug. In the end, will she listen to what her heart says?
Featuring an excerpt from YA paranormal thriller FURIES
Tiffany McKee's wayward sister has returned, and she's brought a few creatures of the night with her.They're two daughters of a deity of called a FURY, an instrument of vengeance unleashed when the earth was still young and Zeus ruled through fear and intimidation. Now the youngest daughter, Tiffany, must unravel the mystery of why her mother has been living as a human, and what she's done to set off a centuries long war between immortals, resulting in a battle that threatens to destroy all humanity.http://www.amazon.com/Sneak-Peek-Stone-excerpt-FURIES-ebook/dp/B00E9NKW8O/ref=sr_1_131?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1395147578&sr=1-131&keywords=african+american+fiction

Growing up during the civil rights movement, fifteen year old Simone Westwood doesn't care about being part of history. She resents going to a recently integrated school where the kids target her. But when she meets Eli and Johnny Burr, two guitar playing, hip swaying Rockabilly teens, their lives become entwined in the novel JUKEBOX Volume One.
Simone's in awe when popular senior and soul music fan Eli Burr asks her to become his new singing partner. Their pairing comes with all kinds of complications, because an interracial duo, especially one with a boy and a girl singing love songs to each other is unheard of.If that's not bad enough, the duo's fathers routinely clash over politics in their still segregated hometown. While Simone and Eli's scorching hot vocals bring fame and devoted fans, they also receive death threats. As her career soars, Simone has to fight for the money and respect that Eli easily gets because he's a man. Eli realizes his dream of becoming a teen idol, but it's at the cost of hiding his true sexual orientation. And after his troubled younger brother writes their first number one hit, the lyrics reveal Simone's got a huge crush on one brother, while she's unable to resist the other. In their journey to the top of the music charts, Eli, Simone and Johnny share acceptance, friendship and love. It's what happens to the trio once the music stops, and the media spotlight is on their unconventional relationship that will test their families and each of them. This book contains references to classic Country and R&B songs, dance styles and cultural attitudes of the 1960s. The sequel explores the 70s featuring the same characters popularity in Southern Rock, Funk, and Glam Rock.
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Publication Date: March 15, 2014

A mother who has raised her fourteen-year-old son, Jonathan, to worship and fear the Lord, has great hope and promise that he will someday grow up and make a contribution to the world. Jonathan, a mild mannered boy who loves learning all he can about the Bible, strives every day to make a difference in people’s lives. He is a young stalwart on fire to do the work of the Lord; a true zealot for the side of the good.
However when Jonathan is falsely accused of murdering a prominent white storekeeper in town, it suddenly turns everything upside down. Racism, hate, and animosity fuel the people of the town as Jonathan becomes the target and scapegoat for this heinous murder. Despite the many prayers and pleas from Jonathan’s devastated mother and concerned others for his release from jail, he is soon convicted, sentenced to life in prison, and taken away. A lawyer immediately sets out to get the unjust verdict overturned, but can Jonathan withstand the hard rigors of confinement, and more importantly, can his faith remain strong and not falter during this ultimate test?  http://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Oil-Preview-Vincent-Armstrong-ebook/dp/B00J1PEBO6/ref=sr_1_137?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1395147850&sr=1-137&keywords=african+american+fiction