Free Kindle e-reads Happy Saturday & Happy Reads 3/1/2014

In Rise of The Pharaoh by Shakir Rashaan, a beautiful museum curator unexpectedly awakens a passion that has lain dormant for several millennia. Upon finding a key inside the sarcophagus shipped to her museum for display, she unknowingly gives rise to an ancient love from a former life, coming face to face with a pharaoh from the Old Kingdom, back to reclaim what belongs to him. Will she give in to her passions now that her pharaoh has returned? http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Pharaoh-Erotic-Short-Story-ebook/dp/B00EC18KAA/ref=sr_1_5?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393682292&sr=1-5&keywords=african+american+fiction

Mr. Marcus has relocated to Korea, leaving his baby mama and love affair behind. He's about to redefine a menage' a trois when it comes to matters of the heart. Tre' and Drewcilla are an unlikely pair, but in the end love always prevails. Maj. Michelle Bennett, knows that fraternization is against the rules, but when it comes to love some rules are meant to be broken. Meanwhile, the NCO wives plan a shopping trip to Korea, too bad one of them didn't know her husband had plans in Korea too. Yes, the drama continues.http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Seoul-Into-Holly-Williams-ebook/dp/B00G3QGBO4/ref=sr_1_17?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393682495&sr=1-17&keywords=african+american+fiction

As you may know, Bach, Chopin, and Ellington were all considered masters, as well as musical giants, in their chosen field of music. All too rare geniuses, theirs is a unique talent that comes along once every two or three hundred years. Now, imagine what it would be like to know that somewhere in your city lives a man who has the combined talents of all three of these greats musician mentioned above? But for some unknown reason, at the pinnacle of his success, he disappears from public life and for nearly ten years. This is a man who made his mark early on as a child prodigy, someone who studied classical music at the Curtis Institute of Music and jazz at Julliard. Then, leading up to a concert at Carnegie Hall, he just vanishes. Years later, there comes along an aspiring grad student who is majoring in communications, with emphasis on investigative journalism, who stumbles onto this man and the mystery surrounding his disappearance and pursues it with the vigor of a Sherlock Holmes. What she discovers is eye opening and touching and beyond genius. But through it all, she manages to find out the truth. And along the way, she also finds love. Love, it doesn't get any more challenging than this. Musical genius doesn’t excite like this. http://www.amazon.com/Love-Garden-Shadows-CS-Bennett-ebook/dp/B00B4ELMVW/ref=sr_1_20?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393682495&sr=1-20&keywords=african+american+fiction

Once the streets pull you in they own you. Or at least that's the way it's been for Slump. Since a child he had the responsibility of taking care of himself along with his younger brother and sister by any means necessary. The only thing he has ever been good at is killing, so good that the streets named him. "The Boogyman" but Slump faces a problem when he has to find out the hard way that not everyone is afraid of the Boogyman. He has one goal, get this money and get out fast. That's until his past begins to catch up to him. This classic tale by Jason Brent is sure to leave readers breathless.http://www.amazon.com/Slumped-PT-1-Jason-Brent-ebook/dp/B00FGTATWE/ref=sr_1_27?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393682495&sr=1-27&keywords=african+american+fiction

Book 2-
RATCHET > Rayqelle's Risk- Straight from the streets of Miami's Liberty City. Angell Epps is the daughter of a strict Pentecostal preacher who grows up seeing the world through the rose colored glasses of the church, until she meets Chance, a very handsome and mysterious stranger that threatens to turn her whole world upside down! But where is Rayqelle http://www.amazon.com/Rayqelles-Risk--Book-2--RATCHET-ebook/dp/B00FXXXQNM/ref=sr_1_32?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393682495&sr=1-32&keywords=african+american+fiction

EXCERPT FROM THE LAST KING, EPISODE # 2

CHAPTER 8 - Her 

Kill her, a voice in his head tells him.Yes, of course, he responds. That's what I have to do.And how should he do it? Should he follow her home when the lecture is over, come up behind her in her driveway, or wherever she lives, and snap her neck like a twig?Whatever he does, he needs to be cruel. He needs to teach her and the One who sent her a lesson. Yes, that's it. He will do to her what his brother Micau did to his own Glitch: something so physically twisted that it would make the ears of any human who hears about it and finds her remains, shutter.Slowly he starts to straighten up and just in time. The door to the auditorium swings open suddenly, and out it walks.He cannot make out her whole face because her hands are covering her mouth and nose, but he can see her big eyes, and the alarm in her face.Two other people are following it - following her, and making a commotion behind her."Hold your head back," one of them is saying, trying to still the bleeding woman's franticness.But blood has already seeped onto her white dress, and Gilead can hear her saying, "Not again, not again," as she rushes past him.
Not again. So it's happened before. Gilead thinks. Of course it has It happened the other day, while Gilead was standing outside the restaurant, didn't it? She was somewhere around the vicinity that night, near the boardwalk, wasn't she?In a moment, the woman, looking a bit disoriented no, disappears into the bathroom and Gilead closes his eyes and bites his lower lip.Now he knows why he missed the fine print on the flier, and why he had a desire to come to this lecture in the first place.It's Him.Gilead curses under his breath; curses Him with everything he's got.Her? he thinks, in disgust. Against the greatness of me? That simple-looking thing?It's insulting.Opening his eyes, he takes the opportunity to move toward the exit as a few more new comers enter the building. It's all Gilead can do to appear as normal as possible---he stands up straight and forces himself not to clutch his stomach.Outside, he takes in several quick breaths of air, and doubles over again.Why should he fear her?"I will break her," he mutters to himself. "If I have to rip off her whole face, I will break her."Something about him saying this brings him a feeling of relief. He is clear-eyed and focused for a moment, even self-assured, for he knows that once he makes up his mind about reaching a goal, it's as good as done.He will kill her tonight, somehow.But before he can contemplate how to execute his plans, he cups a hand over his mouth, rushes toward a nearby bush, and vomits onto the leaves and branches.http://www.amazon.com/Last-King-Book-Episode-ebook/dp/B00IC0M8HS/ref=sr_1_39?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393682895&sr=1-39&keywords=african+american+fiction

Real Divas,
We are under attack. Our survival is paramount to ensuring our kind continue to make the world as beautiful and desirable as us. Have you ever been accused of making someone look bad, simply because you look so much better? Has someone stolen your work and poorly dressed it as their own? Does the scent of betrayal permeate throughout your work area? If so, then this book is for you.
For years, I too suffered in silence, that was until, my alter ego Lala took over. Lala in true diva-style read people daily and I'm not talking about the magazine. My girl dished out the nasties buy 1 get 2 free. If you were in her scope, prepare to be fired upon. My survival in the workplace was all but guaranteed with Lala on deck. Life was good, but I was ready for better. I knew success would require a different makeup and Lala's ways were laced with obscenities not quite befitting the workplace or any other place for that matter.
One day, after reading a re-cycled paper coffee cup, I became inspired to change. After days of Googling, I mastered the self-help blogs and applied the recommended techniques. Within months, my work life improved and I was elevated to CEO status. Lala and I fought daily, until eventually I learned how to control the little bitch. Surviving in the workplace and looking great takes knowledge, skill and a kick-ass ego you can control. I'm Misha Taylor and this is my story.http://www.amazon.com/Real-Divas-Workplace-Survival-Guide-ebook/dp/B00ES1FVZQ/ref=sr_1_40?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393683200&sr=1-40&keywords=african+american+fiction

Based on a true story, this is an unabridged accounting of one unique Florida caseworker and the influence he has in the lives of a multitude of young children and teenagers in his caseload. We’re talking children relegated to a system that is considered a last resort for those whose parents have been deemed absent, mentally unfit, or emotionally unstable to care for them. Until they are ready for their children the state becomes their overseers and caseworkers become their guardians. This is not a book of entertainment; it’s about what happens when parents stop being parents. So come spend some time seeing what these dedicated caseworkers actually do and why they do it. Our story picks up in St Augustine where the main character is in the employment of a new agency, with a new caseload, dealing with new children, and a host of new problems. Care enough to hear his side of the story? CS Bennetthttp://www.amazon.com/Court-Approved-Custody-CS-Bennett-ebook/dp/B00B2G7W5M/ref=sr_1_61?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393683399&sr=1-61&keywords=african+american+fiction

“The darkest part of a night is just before dawn.” This was the hardest lesson Sabrina Richards had to learn. After the untimely death of her twin brother, and a series of life’s bitter blows, she finds and puts her total trust in Eric, the love of her life. But, her new life would come crashing down when she discovers her handsome, successful fiancé was having an affair with her best friend Niqi, just months away from the wedding. Night Before Dawn is an inspiring novel about a young woman’s struggle to find peace in the center of tragedy, new life in the midst of loss, and forgiveness in the heart of betrayal.http://www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Dawn--Book-ebook/dp/B009O8H8LI/ref=sr_1_62?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393683399&sr=1-62&keywords=african+american+fiction

Serving in the military has its own set of rules, but it's what happens after the uniform comes off that will have you saying, "oh damn." Tokyo Y-base is turn't up when the new Airmen Nikita, Denim, and JT display their ratchet behavior. Sgt. Raina B. thought she was gonna have to slap the sushi out of Nikita, but as they say when keeping it real goes wrong, let's just say it went really wrong. JT had a handful of Japanese girls until one decided she would make him pay to play. SSgt. J aka Mr.Marcus had his eye on only one woman, too bad it was his boss' wife. Love, sex, and drama military style. This is a series, so you will also have to read "Journey to Seoul" coming soon.http://www.amazon.com/Into-Blu-Tokyo-Holly-Williams-ebook/dp/B00E20LVTS/ref=sr_1_64?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393683399&sr=1-64&keywords=african+american+fiction





What more can there be for these six friends who've vowed to keep their secrets until the end? More secrets, more lies; will they ever come clean? In this deleted scene of the #1 Best-selling novel, A Secret Worth Keeping, the darkest secrets of them all are finally revealed.http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Worth-Keeping-Deleted-Scene-ebook/dp/B00I3KZ3OM/ref=sr_1_65?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393683847&sr=1-65&keywords=african+american+fiction

 This story is about a woman who lived in next door to me, and keep up so much mess that she brought the whole neighborhood, the church, and community to its knees. My Next Door Neighbor is suspenseful and carries a lot of action. Nikki really gives new meaning to the term slick chick. If you ever thought women could be up to no good but didn't follow your first instinct you were a fool. She really plays here role as a bad ass no good for nothing women. How can women be so full of drama? If you like a good story every now and then, then you will love how this girl brings light to the word being up to no good !http://www.amazon.com/Spiraling-Evolution-Next-Neighbor-Finale-ebook/dp/B004V4ADUS/ref=sr_1_73?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393683847&sr=1-73&keywords=african+american+fiction

My Burgundy Intrigue is a quaint short story about a brilliant hi-tech computer wizard who, through a mutual friend, meets the woman of his dreams which leads him to some interesting encounters.
Jamal is my main character’s name and his supercomputer Isaac is his cool and calculating alter ego. Together the two work in unison like modern day Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to solve the mystery of Intrigue’s sudden disappearance and an additional riddle of great concern to her and her mother. Intrigue is a beautiful and ambitious woman who has a penchant for going against conventional norms and social graces. Hailing from a life of self-discipline and social conformity, she finds the allure of the seedy side of life as intoxicating as any man’s love for her. It is often said that everyone has two sides to their personalities, at minimum. Jamal will find this rings true of Intrigue. The question remains, which one of her personalities will he wound up falling in love with, if any of the two? Like the finest of red wines, this is a sentimental love story you sip rather than drink in stages to absorb and quietly savor its rich vibrant warmth and relaxing flavor. I’ll take a glass of it; shaken not stirred. http://www.amazon.com/My-Burgundy-Intrigue-Curtis-Bennett-ebook/dp/B007M4C7KI/ref=sr_1_85?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393684076&sr=1-85&keywords=african+american+fiction

Hot-lanta’s finest, Porsha, Lexis, and Mercedes have more in common than just their luxury car names. They have an affinity for high priced stores and the finer things, thanks to their mother, Ms. Janelle Jenkins, hood rich entrepreneur. As recent graduates from Ms. Seoul’s School of Business , the girls acquired the skills necessary to proofread, type, and find Mr. Right. After a meeting in the “bored room” a.k.a. the living room, the three decide Ms. Seoul’s 90-day job placement guarantee is more than enough time for them to meet wealthy men. Meanwhile, their little sister Chloe is in dire need of a topic for her college entrance essay. After spying on her sisters as they plot and scheme, she suddenly comes up with the perfect theme. From Bankhead to Buckhead, the ghetto divas have a plan and won’t stop at nothing until they get a rich man by being a lady first.This book is a literary comedy, guaranteed to make you laugh as the stereotypical women hustle their way to the top, but don’t get it twisted, because when they start to believe they do achieve. If you enjoy southern hospitality with a hint of urban twist, from Ms. Janelle to Chloe, this is a book you definitely don’t want to miss.http://www.amazon.com/Jenkins-Girls-Ladies-First-Williams-ebook/dp/B00E7SDPYO/ref=sr_1_86?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393684076&sr=1-86&keywords=african+american+fiction

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Caprice was on the fast track to becoming a young CEO. Raised by her former supermodel mother, Caprice was supposed to follow the path that her mother’s stilettos left. Until a letter from her father, mafia don; Domani Bonatelli, changed the course of her life.
Four years later, living in New York City, Caprice abandoned the life she had once cherished and focused solely on obtaining what her father has... power.At 22 and fully engrossed in a life of crime, Caprice has a job to do. Protect the Bonatelli name and family business at all costs...but what exactly will it cost her? http://www.amazon.com/Love-War-Jackie-Chanel-ebook/dp/B00DUF86GC/ref=sr_1_88?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393684076&sr=1-88&keywords=african+american+fiction









RATCHET -Book 3- In this salacious sequel, the lust, lies, and deceit continue. Rayqelle Davis is back from the grave with a vengeance, when she flees federal witness protection to be with Chance, the love of her life, after testifying against her ex-boyfriend's murderous drug cartel.

http://www.amazon.com/Rayqelles-Rage--Book-3--RATCHET-ebook/dp/B00FY5C8YW/ref=sr_1_91?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393684076&sr=1-91&keywords=african+american+fiction

In The Stranger, Shakir Raashan takes you on a journey limitless possibilities. When a stranger keeps watch over Kia, does she take her most sexual fantasy and bring it into reality, or does she let the opportunity pass her by? Would you let a stranger take you? http://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Erotic-Short-Story-ebook/dp/B00DQBZTGA/ref=sr_1_112?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393684754&sr=1-112&keywords=african+american+fiction

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to cross paths with someone very attractive and very intelligent? I’m talking about a certified walking dream and having not said a word to that person, and Bam! Within 24 hours you are embarked upon an unplanned cross country journey for two with that same person. Dreams like this rarely, if ever, happen. But this one did. So, dare to come along for the romantic adventure of your life as you ride along with a man and a woman who finds themselves suddenly thrust together by forces outside of their control. Of these two, one has vowed never to marry and the other has vowed never to fall in love again. In this novel Lady Fate will have the final say.
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Wouldnt-You-Like-Know-ebook/dp/B008M1G9PY/ref=sr_1_113?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393684860&sr=1-113&keywords=african+american+fiction

What happens when a married woman in need of gratification finds what she's looking for in a couple she'd been flirting with? In Nikki's Seduction, Shakir Rashaan spins an sensually short encounter with explosive results...http://www.amazon.com/Nikkis-Seduction-Shakir-Rashaan-ebook/dp/B00EY3CQ74/ref=sr_1_122?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393684860&sr=1-122&keywords=african+american+fiction

Book 1-
“RATCHET” is the story of Miss Rayqelle Davis; the stepdaughter of a Chicago police officer who grows up in a seriously dysfunctional home and turns to the streets as a means of escape. Broken and torn apart by physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her alcoholic mother, Rayqelle leaves the safety of the suburbs to live with her grandmother on Chicago’s southside. There she quickly develops an insatiable fascination for the dangerous side of hood life. That’s when she meets Chance, an extremely handsome, very intelligent, hugely talented artist from a wealthy family who turns her world upside down. http://www.amazon.com/Rayqelles-Revenge--Book-1--RATCHET-ebook/dp/B00I4FY0IG/ref=sr_1_128?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393684860&sr=1-128&keywords=african+american+fiction

A small time street hustler known as 'Low Down' struggles to get leverage in the game with his big plans.
Low Down's ways are nonchalant.He's witty with a colorful mouthpiece, and lots of ambition. In order to obtain his definition of success, his Wall Street's crew's loyalty will be tested, and Low Down finds himself with his back against the wall. In his persistent attempt to succeed, he tries to manipulate females in order to get them to work together to achieve one common goal, with himself at the center and loyalty as the cornerstone. His persuasive tone is captivating, and he's led to a deadly admirer who's only a sexcapade away. Will Low down succeed in all his endeavors and rise as a King surrounded by his Queens? His plans may backfire leaving him dead, in jail, or carrying a huge burden realizing that Loyalty Is Dead. http://www.amazon.com/Loyalty-Dead-C-LO-ebook/dp/B00F74SYUW/ref=sr_1_130?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1393685343&sr=1-130&keywords=african+american+fiction