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Your Granddaddy, My Sugar Daddy by N'Dia Rae
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Your Granddaddy, My Sugar Daddy is one of the most compelling and unique African American Urban Fiction books out. With this juicy tale, your eyes will be glued until you complete the very last sentence. 

Instead of college, Samira moved from the DMV to Atlanta to score a millionaire baller. After starring in music videos, she is finally chosen by one of Atlanta’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, Keenan Carmichael. But as the old adage goes, more money, more problems. 

Keenan suffers from a gambling habit that is so bad that it’s put the life of Samira and their eight-year-old son Seven in harms way. Once loan sharks threaten Keenan about killing his family, he begs Samira to ask her wealthy grandfather for money, and she reluctantly agrees. 

Samira travels back home and is ready to ask him for money but on the way, she links up with a childhood friend Aura Jessie. 

Aura is a proud gold digger, with only one mission; milk men for all that they are worth. Just like Samira, she is dire need of cash. And she is determined to make Samira’s grandfather her next sugar daddy. 

When the two friends come together they begin to race the clock to see who can get the most of out Samira’s grandfather. Their friendship is mired with backstabbing, betrayal, and deceitfulness. Dark secrets about both of them are revealed.

Aura a well-meaning young lady, who used her looks to secure her sugar daddies is the focal point of this story. Her sister is spoiled. Her grandmother has Alzheimers and is in a nursing home run by her future sugar (grand) daddy, Hutch, and his bitter wife, Evelyn. Ther nursing home is involved in insurance scams, abuse, and murder thanks to Evelyn.
The secondary plot that involves the granddaughter of Hutch is interesting as well as the third storyline that is going on involving the DA.

The author did a good job of weaving all the elements into each other and you can see how they will culminate into one explosive ending.

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HUSH by Shameek Speight
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Description 
Postpartum Depression, also known as “Baby Blues” 
Effects one in seven women, causing sadness, anxiety and even crying spells. Usually the symptoms decrease in the weeks after birth, but when that’s not the case, it’s a clear indication there’s some other mental issues. 
Bianca Whitted was less then ecstatic initially about her pregnancy, but the love of her love convinced her he had her and their child, so she continued on with her pregnancy, looking forward to the arrival of her bundle of joy. What she didn’t count on was her child’s father doing a 360. 
Struggling with a broken heart, being a new mother and Postpartum Depression, Bianca’s joy became sadness, then anger. Will she get the help she needs to save her, or will others suffer her wrath before it’s all said and done? 

As she is left alone to care for her child, who appears to have an extreme case of colic, she slowly begins to lose her grasp on sanity. This causes her to commit unimaginable acts.
This was quick listen with good production quality. There was no time to develop the characters or the plot as this was basically just a few scenes in a very short novella.

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Virginia Templeton Stories by Marsha Casper Cook
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

These are three short stories about Virginia Templeton that focus on her life as she makes her way through the upper class society. Virginia loves playing games with men,especially in business. Because she prefers to play the misunderstood diva men don't see the real her and that is what she enjoys more than anything else. She smiles while planning her next move which makes the read so exciting. She would like to find one man to love but just when she thinks she's found her man she realizes it's not going to happen and moves on to someone else. In her world there’s no good or bad there’s just her trying to live her life.



This book revolved around Virginia Templeton and her lady bits. Virginia, a high strung tyrant, was married with many lovers and a short fuse. She had a rough childhood and experienced molestation during that time. While it is not stated, I am assuming it was mentioned as the reason why she grew into the heartless person she became. Unfortunately, I could not connect with this story or the characters. I am left wondering why the men that came into contact with her desired her. There was also quite a bit of redundancy and overuse of the word "f**k".

 In addition to the slight echo, the narrator was not the proper choice. Virginia needed someone who could deliver the right amount of bite in the tone when she addressed those she came across. When something of note did occur, I had to rewind the story to pick up what happened previously. The narrator had a beautifully soothing voice that did not fit with this character. The story also ended as if one of the characters were mid-conversation. It was odd. Needless to say, this story was a miss for me.

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The Rogue King
Abigail Owen
(Inferno Rising #1)
Published by: Entangled: Amara
Publication date: July 30th 2019
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Kasia Amon is a master at hiding. Who—and what—she is makes her a mark for the entire supernatural world. Especially dragon shifters. To them, she’s treasure to be taken and claimed. A golden ticket to their highest throne. But she can’t stop bursting into flames, and there’s a sexy dragon shifter in town hunting for her…
As a rogue dragon, Brand Astarot has spent his life in the dark, shunned by his own kind, concealing his true identity. Only his dangerous reputation ensures his survival. Delivering a phoenix to the feared Blood King will bring him one step closer to the revenge he’s waited centuries to take. No way is he letting the feisty beauty get away.
But when Kasia sparks a white-hot need in him that’s impossible to ignore, Brand begins to form a new plan: claim her for himself…and take back his birthright.

The only warning she got that she was being followed was the flick of a shadow in the headlights. Before she could react, a massive golden dragon slammed down on the road in front of her about half a mile out. She almost expected the ground to shake with the force, but the act was near silent.
Dammit.
She gritted her teeth and tightened her hands on the wheel. Rather than stop, Kasia hit the gas, pushing the car to go faster. He wasn’t taking her without a fight, that was for damn sure.
The dragon’s deep golden scales glittered in the oncoming headlights. He didn’t budge. But he did growl, his tail slashing back and forth.
“Move, you scaly bastard,” she muttered.
But she didn’t let up on the pedal.
He lowered his head and let loose a growl of warning, which she responded to by stomping harder on the gas.
“Get out of the way!”
She had no intention of playing chicken. If he didn’t, she’d ram this car down his fire-breathing throat. The hell with it. She didn’t want to go back to that cabin in Alaska anyway. Maul would miss her, but he’d be the only one.
Only the dragon didn’t move. Okay then. Kasia braced for impact.
At the moment she should’ve slammed into him, the beast heaved himself into the air, and she zoomed past, fishtailing underneath him from the force of the wind his wings caused.
He must’ve backed up, because he landed on the road in front of her again.
“You want another go, you oversized flying iguana?” she shouted, and bore down on him.
And again, he hopped out of her way only to land in her path.
Damn. Kasia held in a scream of fear-tinged frustration. They could keep this up all night, getting them nowhere fast. He wasn’t going to let her go.
With a growl of aggravation, though not defeat, Kasia stomped on the brakes. The tires squealed in protest, and the unpleasant odor of burning rubber followed her as she skidded the car to a stop broadside of the dragon, only a few feet away. If she rolled down her window, she could reach out and touch him.
The terrifying creature moved around the car, his movements more of a glide, like golden water flowing around her. He lowered his head to gaze in at her with an eye the size of her entire thigh. He snorted, and smoke trailed from his nostrils as he glared at her.
Please let this be Brand, and not some other phoenix-stealing dragon shifter.
Kasia glared back but raised her hands off the steering wheel in a gesture of surrender.

Author Bio:
Award-winning paranormal romance author, Abigail Owen, grew up consuming books and exploring the world through her writing. She attempted to find a practical career related to her favorite pastime by earning a degree in English Rhetoric (Technical Writing). However, she swiftly discovered that writing without imagination is not nearly as fun as writing with it.
No matter the genre, she loves to write witty, feisty heroines, sexy heroes who deserve them, and a cast of lovable characters to surround them (and maybe get their own stories). She currently resides in Austin, Texas, with her own personal hero, her husband, and their two children, who are growing up way too fast.

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How That Pretty Thing Creams by Nakiala Comeaux
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

The usual grammatical errors, but I could not figure out what a word should be in a sentence when used incorrectly or completely misspelled. I struggled to get through this book. The personality changes that seemingly came out of left field for some of the players left me confused and re-reading passages as if I missed something. This story was not fluid. I applaud the author for what she has done and putting herself out there for the world to experience. This book just wasn't for me.

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Sleeping With the Devil by Nicolet Martin-Hill
My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Have you ever wondered if the man or woman you're sleeping with really has your best interest at heart? 
Natalie thought Damian hung the moon, stars and everything above. 
He was her everything, her provider, her protector, her lover, her husband. Damian hid his true intentions very well. What Natalie thought was innocent competitiveness was nothing more than pure hatred. 
What happens when his truths are revealed? How much pain and heartache will Natalie endure before she finds out she's been sleeping with the Devil?
Book 1-
I listened to this book on audio. The characters and plot were a little underdeveloped. I was looking for some excitement or drama, The potential is there and I'm hoping that book two delivers it. The pain that is promised by Damien's actions will make a lasting impact on Natalie's life. I am hoping the redundancy is lessened in the next installment.
Book 2-
This edition had really good movement and content.  Karma was busy handout payback to all those villains in book 1. This installment also had minimal errors, good formatting, character development and action.
Book 3-
The finale was what you would hope for from this series. Retribution, secrets revealed, murder, suicide all came together in a believable ending. Great job!


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Guilty Pleasures: Sometimes It Feels Good to be Bad by Marsha Casper Cook
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This is a short Novella about Lilly Peters who was a doctor by day and an escort by night. She was on her own at a very young age and had to put herself through Medical school, but when her grandmother took ill she needed money for her care. She had heard through the hospital Intern grapevine about being an escort for very rich influential men and jumped at the chance. What she didn’t know was how much she would enjoy having sex for money. 

Everything was going at an easy pace when some of the other escorts were roughed up pretty bad and no one seemed to why. She needed to find the answer. As things got worse and one of her favorite lovers was murdered she had to make a choice. Was it all worth it or was she sorry she became an escort? Did she fall too fast for men she barely new? 


A young medical resident who lives in Chicago and turns to the escort business to make ends meet. She is also responsible for her grandmother's care and needs the extra finances.
The premise was full of potential. However, I could not manage to get into the story until the last hour of the listen.

The first 45 minutes was the setup and added little value for me to the story. What should have been thrilling and intriguing, the 3 escorts being mutilated and a couple of murders, was mentioned with little fanfare. I think the story lacked the necessary tension to make this sexy or intriguing. Elizabeth's character was the most interesting and her downfall was delicious, but the delivery dampened both.

My less than enthusiastic interest was due in large part to the narration. While the narrator's voice was soothing and clear, it was not the best choice for a tale that needed to be sexy and intriguing. I also found it odd that it was set in Chicago and all were Chicago natives presumably, but the narration was delivered with an English accent that caused me to lose focus. The right narrator can make or break a book.


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Sprung Off A Youngin by Rayna Caprice
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Melonie is a 35-year-old successful lawyer who finds herself at ropes end. With everything around her falling apart, including her marriage, she's rebuilding her life one piece at a time. Finding comfort in her best friend, Trina, she slowly makes her way out of the black hole she unexpectedly, fell in. 

Jaceon is a certified street hitta but after the death of his dear mother, he realizes the streets aren't for him anymore. Living a fast life, he makes some pretty fast decisions, leaving him to deal with circumstances he's nowhere near prepared for, but as the saying goes, real niggas don't fold. 


This was an okay read. My first by this author I believe. The characters were developed. The drama aplenty as were the grammatical errors. The errors were enough to be distracting. The story moved at a moderate pace and had flowed fairly well.  It feels, however, as if the story was incomplete. Maybe it was because of the ending with Vita stating she was alone after a visit from those involved in her storyline. I'm not sure. I think Jaceon and Mel were together at the end. It was kind of glossed over for me so again I'm not sure. The characters a few got their HEA, but I'm not sure why it feels incomplete.

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Broken Mirror by Oliver Rixon
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Broken Mirror A psychological thriller - life, death and what lies beyond...

Reverend Lucas Wheelan is a killer - complex, disturbed and driven by deception, anger and ultimately; fear. Wheelan lost his faith a long time ago and is spiraling ever further into the dark emptiness of his psyche. 

But the dead don't rest. Even death cannot prevent his murder victim, Helen, from tracking him down to exact her revenge. Death becomes the veil of reincarnation and new life as Jenny Barrett, a theatre and intensive care nurse... 

Stalked by snippets of terrifying memories, Jenny is forced to confront her previous life. But as she puts together the last pieces of the jigsaw and starts closing in on her murderer, there is a mind-bending twist in the story.

Will she fulfill her quest for retribution? 

Dramatic, intriguing and laced with hospital drama - Oliver Rixon takes us on a thrill ride of murder, betrayal, retribution, and transformation... 
I was expecting a psychological thriller just as the title suggests. This was more of a wrong place, wrong time situation, and reincarnation. I am hoping that part 2 will fulfill what the title and summary suggest.  The listening time is 3:58. I am at the 2:51 mark and have yet to see any evidence of the complex killer (Wheeler) or the female lead (Jenny) being assaulted by horrific snippets. Although, Bob being a jerk was the one thing that stood out. I listened to this book on Audible. The narrator did a good job.


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Confessions Of A Divo by Octavia Grant
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Taniya Patterson aka Sunshine is a very beautiful and uniquely made woman. Her gorgeous face and perfect physique have several men vying for her attention. From Dope Boys to CEO’s, and everything in between. Taniya has had them all.
She possesses the ‘It Factor’ that most men can’t live without. Along with something extra that most men don’t seem to mind. Since the men she dates are usually married, Taniya agrees to keep their identities a secret to avoid any scandals. But when she is shot and left for dead. She has no choice but to speak to the police and confess the identities of her lovers in order to find out who tried to take her life. Find out who tried to cancel Taniya’s existence in the short story Confessions Of A Divo. 


This story has the potential to be a good start to a new series or at the very least have a sequel generated. Sunshine's tales were entertaining. I enjoyed her recounting how she ensnared men with their own lustful vices. The characters were interesting, even the unexpected bad guy. The story was well-structured. The story was sprinkled with violence, lust, and drama. What's next for sunshine?

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A Gangsta and His Wifey by Shaye B
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Kehlani Pruitt is the typical hood girl forced to grow up too soon. Despite never having a life of her own Kehlani is determined to make something of herself. However, her mother’s antics put a damper on her dreams and forces her to take extreme measures to foot the bills. Her crazy attempt to make ends meet ultimately lands her in the presence of the ruthless gangsta, Bizarre. Will Bizarre be the break that Kehlani needs to have a life to call her own, finally? 

Khyla Williams is the hood’s angel with a bright future ahead of her. After landing a full academic scholarship to Howard University Khyla is on the fast track to achieving her dreams. That was until her parents revealed their alarming plans for her future; which could force her into the bed of the stoic and reserved, gangsta, Zeus. Khyla is left to decide if she’ll carry out her family’s legacy or run off and live out her dreams. 

Every hood has an around the way girl, and Queen Akira is just that. She’s the “Queen” of beating men at their own game; until she meets Pharaoh. A crazy gangsta who is known for his jealous and possessive ways. Putting her love to the test, Pharaoh challenges Queen on her promiscuous ways. Leaving her with a complicated dilemma: love him or leave him. 

Three certified gangstas and three beautiful women who are given the task of loving them. Will these women have what it takes to earn the wifey title and stand by their man’s side. Or is the hood life just too much for them to bear? Tune in to a Gangsta & His Wifey to find out!


This book started strong and ending the same way. The author never allowed the story to have a lull. She delivered interesting characters and situation that can only develop from here. Good structure, good plot and very strong characters

book 2

Fire read 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 These characters had me totally entranced! I fell in love with Biz and the way he loved Lani. So savage yet so sweet but only with her. Pharoah just played himself all the time. Smh. Major exudes power and the way Queen did him ....betrayal is an awful thing. I can hardly wait for book 3! SHAYE B .... YOU DID THAT! book 3 (comments coming soon) Review provided Book Club Member TBlack

That lil pwussy got some power by Linette King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

After a traumatic event, Mikyla became a mere shell of her former self simply going through the motions of life. When she finally realizes the power that she has, everyone who had a hand in hurting her will pay one step at a time.


I have to say I really enjoyed this story. The characters were developed. The plot was interesting. The supporting cast was colorful. It moved rather quickly but held my interest from start to finish. It was interesting to see Mikyla put her plan in motion to get revenge on those who wronged her. I am curious to see if and how this will or could backfire on her. I am very much looking forward to part two.

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Secrets Behind Closed Doors by Lady Lissa
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Craig Donovan is a man who has everything going for him; a loving wife, a beautiful daughter and his dream job as a pastor of a successful megachurch. Living in a lavish mansion you would think that Pastor Donovan has it all but what goes on behind the four walls of their mansion will rock the world and could destroy his pristine reputation.

Craig has secrets from his past that could destroy everything he has been working so hard for should it be made public. First Lady Donovan has an image to protect and she will stop at nothing to ensure that they keep their good name regardless of what is happening to her marriage or her relationship with her daughter. She doesn’t care who she has to run over or walk on to get what she wants.

Armani Donovan is stuck between two parents who want different things which cause her to be confused at times. She finds comfort in the arms of her boyfriend but when tragedy strikes will the couple be able to keep their relationship intact? What will happen if the congregation discovers all the secrets that are being kept from them? Will Craig maintain control of his megachurch or will he lose everything?


This was an entertaining tale of betrayal and its repercussions. A Pastor began having an affair with a parishioner. His wife was also an alcoholic with insecurities and a short fuse. His teen daughter met her boyfriend when she was a pre-teen and didn't have any love for her mother.
There was drama upon drama in this story. A kidnapping, statutory rape, amnesia, and mental illness.
When the mistress of the Pastor begins to devise a plan to become the First Lady, she sets in motion a set of events that would change the lives of everyone involved. The story moved quickly. The characters were developed. There were a few errors in the way of sentence flow and the confusion of the teen's age when she met her 19yr old boyfriend. Was she 11 or 13?

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Yearning for Your Love: Complications of a Confused Heart by Khamesia Sherean
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

What are you to do when your mind is in one place and your heart is in another? How do you let go when your mind still wonders about the past and where it all went wrong? You’re supposed to be moving on yet you’re still holding onto the good memories and sweet love. You can’t construe these emotions so you constantly feel like you’re battling yourself in this commotion. 

After trials and tribulations, JerZee and Raqiah were finally set to get married. Was he making the right decision? 

With all the pain and drama that came from loving Brayshad, Raqiah was finally in a good place and over him. It took her a while to adapt after losing him but since she had a great man and two precious kids, it was easy. Well, at least she thought it was. 

Knaomi was finally in a good place in her life. Her past was behind her, her event planning business was doing good, her son was happy, and she even had a new man. Yet, despite how good he was for her and her son, she still couldn’t find it in her heart to give her all to him. He was perfect and any girl will be lucky to have him but why couldn’t she stop thinking about her old man? When an unexpected thing happens and throws her new life off, she’s confused on what to do. Will Raqiah allow past feelings to ruin a good thing? Or will her selfish ways get her into a situation that hard to get out? 

The story had almost a chaotic feel to it. I was baffled on more than one occasion at a reaction that didn't seem to quite fit. That being said, I didn't realize until the end that it was a spinoff or continuation (update) of Incarcerating the heart of a savage of which I read book one a while back. So this review may be updated once I refresh my memory on book one and read book two.

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