New Arrivals · African-American Fiction

After a devastating scandal derails her career, ballet dancer Tommie Purnell flees New York for Houston. Once her new dance studio takes off, the rest of Tommie's life follows suit. But when a local woman connected to Tommie turns up dead, Tommie doesn't know where to turn. Original.

From the award-winning author of the Blessed Trinity trilogy comes the second book in a powerful series dealing with contemporary themes in a Christian setting.

Sex, Secrets, Drama - Nadia Weber - Beautiful. Sexy. Scandalous. A Self-proclaimed sex fiend, Nadia's seen it all and screwed the rest. Swearing off sex with married men for cash, she sets her freaky sights on her co-worker - a gorgeous playboy with his own secrets and private fantasies. They get together in The Den, where anything and everything goes. Then a stranger rocks Nadia's world and she finally meets her sexual match - in the dark, literally. Now Nadia must rely on friends and family to get her past lonely and confusing days where everything she loves and thinks she knows are threatened.

META SMITH is the author of the novels "Queen of Miami" and "The Rolexxx Club"; she is also a contributor to the fiction anthology "These Are My Confessions." She lives in Chicago with her son.

Is this what love has finally driven me to? These were the last words the beautiful and notorious Kyla Brown spoke before swallowing a lethal dose of prescription medication in Baby Girl. Driven to the edge of her sanity by memories of the sins and crimes she has committed with the handsome but dangerous Shard Phaylon, Kyla finds herself searching desperately for a reason to live. Her saving grace comes in the form of her unborn childa child who shares both hers and Shard's blood. When Shard is forced to flee St. Louis to avoid capture and legal prosecution, Kyla is left behind with only a solemn promise that he will return. Alone and with child, Kyla must now return to the family that she abandoned for Shard. It is only when a dramatic reunion with Shard unravels his intricate web of secrets and lies that "Baby Girl" finally finds the courage and strength to come into her true womanhood.

Aspiring to be a top designer, 15-year-old Angela Jenkins hopes to get elected as director of her school's holiday fashion show. So does the very popular Karen Frasier. Tough-girl Shayla Mercer offers to make sure Angela wins--for a fee. Angela soon learns that the price of popularity can be too high.

Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that a beloved relative has been found brutally murdered. Alex vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that she was mixed up in one of Washington's wildest scenes. And she was not this killer's only victim. Determined to catch the culprit, Cross joins forces with his lover, Detective Brianna Stone, and pursues the case all the way to the seediest section's of Washington's underbelly. This is the fifteenth installment of the acclaimed Alex Cross series.

Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that a beloved relative has been found brutally murdered. Alex vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that she was mixed up in one of Washington's wildest scenes. And she was not this killer's only victim.

Daniels continues the saga of twins Kenzie and Mya, in this follow-up to "16 on the Block."

In Whitaker's steamiest novel yet, readers meet the four deliciously dramatic, designer-clad divas from prime time's new hit reality show, "The Millionaire Wives Club."

"The thrill of the chase...Cougars, brush fires, snowstorms--rancher Duncan McBride tackles it all without a flinch. But the archaeologist who's come to authenticate cave drawings found on his property is the kind of trouble he's sworn to avoid. Far from the aging academic he was expecting, Raven La Blanc is a stunning woman...and definitely not sticking around this small Montana town once her job is done..."--p.[4] of cover.

In the latest installment of Norfleet's sizzling Matchmaker series, Trey Evans has zero interest in becoming Mamma Lou's next matchmaking victim. The single life suits him just fine . . . until he meets talented and irresistibly sexy designer Kenya Whitaker. Original.

In the bestselling tradition of Nikki Turner, Barnes delivers a gripping page-turner about a street thug who is determined to turn his life around.

"Mia used to have a taste for thugs and hoodlums, but now she's moved on. All the thug life gave her was two fatherless children and a lifetime's worth of heartbreak. She's finally turned her life around and is making a go of it as a successful single mother when she gets a letter: Tyrone, the father of one of her children, is getting out of prison. He wants to get back in his son's life. Mia would have to be crazy to take him back ... but this time, it seems the tiger really has changed his stripes. Or at least, he'd like her to believe he has."--p. [4] of cover.

Part Terry MacMillan, part Jan Karon, "Blessed Trinity" is the first book in a suspenseful and inspiring new trilogy about three sisters who are living with a secret. The author offers an incisive and affecting look at the inner-workings of mega churches and the transformative power of faith. Original.

"Essence"-bestselling author Hunt returns with a drama-filled tale in which the truth remains hidden, lives become threatened, and all hell breaks loose.

This exciting tale of suspense demonstrates how greed and the love of money can twist people's perceptions--and that things aren't always what they seem.

In this vibrant and compelling novel, the acclaimed author of "Diva Diaries" gives readers an irresistible glimpse into the lives of three women caught up in the glamour, grit, and grime of the entertainment industry.

"Minister Phillip Tomlinson and his wife Shelby have overcome marital problems of their own, and now they're bringing together three couples whose marriages are on the brink of disaster. During the exclusive marriage retreat, the couples seek spiritual intervention and guidance, but when secrets are exposed, everything hits the fan. Phillip realizes his own past problems are nothing compared to the couples he's trying to help. Journey with these people as they travel the road to mending and rebuilding their relationships. Lives will be forever changed, and some souls will be redeemed. With God's guidance, will Phillip be able to plant the seeds of unity and second chances?"--P. [4] of cover.

High-stakes action and even hotter men are all Jade Christian wants now that her scheming boyfriend has aced her out of his bed and their successful company. But several nights of hookups in Vegas with easygoing businessman James Goings leads Jade to realize he's becoming the one bet she can't resist. Original.

In her latest gritty installment in the Flint series, Hernandez delivers an action-packed, suspenseful story that brings readers back to the most dangerous city in America for another tale of crime and passion.

From the fresh new talent behind "After the Dance" comes a sparkling novel with charm, wit, and a side of Southern hospitality.

This sequel to "Pushing Pause" finds Kenisha Lewis coping with a family tragedy and being kicked out of her private school. Adjusting to public school means making new friends (and enemies) and meeting a hot guy who might be mixed up in something serious. Original.

In Berry's dazzling, witty debut, a multi-tasking diva tries to revamp her life with the help of her exasperating family and friends.

The Divine Divas are elated to reach the Glory 2 God Teen Talent Search finals, but then Aaliyah learns that her mother, the singing sensation Zena, will be the group's mentor and she must figure out how to tell her best friends that she lied about her mother being dead.

In Los Angeles, California, four fifteen-year-old best friends, Diamond, Aaliya, Veronique, and India, form a gospel singing group in order to compete in a talent contest that could take them all the way to New York City and a quarter of a million dollar prize.

Mark Darrow grew up in a small Ohio town with no advantages beyond his intelligence and athletic ability. Thanks to the intervention of Lionel Farr, a professor at Caldwell College, Darrow became a great trial lawyer. Now Farr asks his protg for a life-altering favor -- a scandal has threatened Caldwell, and he wants Darrow to consider becoming its new president. Darrow accepts, but returning to his alma mater opens up old wounds. It's been sixteen years since he discovered the body of Angela Hall at the base of the bell tower known as The Spire. His best friend, Steve Tillman, was convicted of the crime. Back at Caldwell, Darrow suspects that the case against Steve left crucial unanswered questions. Darrow starts investigating, and is now certain that the real murderer is still at large. And when another mysterious death occurs, Darrow realizes that his own life is at risk.

From a "New York Times"-bestselling author comes the highly-anticipated return of diva supreme Yancey Harrington Braxton, one of Harris's most popular characters, in a story of sex, secrets, and betrayal.

Jacquelin Thomas is the national bestselling and award-winning author whose many adult novels include "Defining Moments, Saved in the City, Soul Journey, A Change Is Gonna Come, The Prodigal Husband," and "Singsation." Her short fiction is featured in the Pocket Books anthology "Have a Little Faith." A driving force in the world of Christian fiction, she is the founder and producer of the annual Faith-Based Arts Conference, an event showcasing authors in the field. Visit her website at www.jacquelinthomas.com.