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In post–World War II Brooklyn, on a quiet backstreet, there's a little place that draws people from all over-not for the food, and definitely not for the coffee. An in-between place that's only there when you need it, Bailey's Cafe is a crossroads where patrons stay for a while before making a choice: Move on or check out? In this novel, National Book Award–winning author Gloria Naylor's expertly crafted characters experience a journey full of...
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Arabus family saga volume 2
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In 1787 a fourteen-year-old slave, anxious to buy freedom for himself and his mother, escapes from his dishonest master and tries to find help in cashing the soldier's notes received by his father for fighting in the Revolution.
4) Dirty music
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Crescent Crew volume 3
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When a rising star's reckless power grab ignites an industry war between a rap mogul and a leading R&B artist, a label founder on the brink of becoming the world's biggest independent resorts to extreme measures to maintain control
6) Animal
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Animal novels (K'wan) volume Prequel
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Three years after narrowly escaping a one way trip to the gas chamber, the fugitive known only as Animal finds himself drawn back to the scene of the crime: Harlem. Throughout his entire time in exile, the only thing that kept Animal going was the thought that he would one day be reunited with his soul mate, Gucci--but one bullet changed everything. When his enemies tried to murder Gucci, they crossed the line, so he vowed to cross them all. While...
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Benjamin January mysteries volume 21
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February, 1841. It’s Carnival season in New Orleans. Free man of color Benjamin January--a surgeon turned piano player, with a talent for attracting trouble--is playing at an opulent masked ball when, little to his surprise, a quarrel breaks out between two guests, and his services are requested at a duel. Young planter Bastien Damoreau has accused a recent arrival to town of passing himself off as white--an insult not to be borne. The duel results...
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Wellspring (Elle Wright) volume 2
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"With his father ailing and incapacitated, Parker Wells, Jr. has a bold new vision for the company he now heads. For starters, he wants to heal the rifts his father's ruthless tactics have created in the community--and within his own family. But when Parker is rear-ended by a gorgeous stranger, he finds himself torn between business and pleasure...Crashing her car is not how corporate attorney Kennedi Robinson wanted to announce her return to town,...
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For his final series, New York Times bestselling author E. Lynn Harris introduced Bentley L. Dean, owner of the hottest modeling agency in Miami's sexy South Beach. Only the world's most beautiful models make the roster of Picture Perfect Modeling agency, and they only do shoots for the most elite photographers and magazines. They are fashionista royalty-and the owners, Bentley L. Dean and his beautiful partner Alexandra, know it. But even Picture...
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Peach Blossom volume 2
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Jessica Jae-un Miller came to Peach Blossom, Georgia, for a visit, not a breakdown. But when her rental car dies on the outskirts of town, mechanic Lavenia "Vini" Williams provides a tow--and a very welcome jump start to Jessica's heart. It's been a minute since Jessica's last fling--her relationship specialty--and Vini checks all the right boxes. If only the sexy car whisperer seemed interested...Vini knows herself and what she wants. She loves her...
12) Hunting Ava
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"She was once the best luxury car thief in the game, but Ava Frost paid a high price when her children were stolen. Forced to confront her ruthless ex-boss Nick, she uncovered his devious silent partner in the kidnapping: her seemingly loving, seemingly wealthy husband Kevin. Now Ava is making a new life with her children several states away from her former suburban life. She's also struggling to help her young son heal from their traumatic ordeal....
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Nic Blake and the Remarkables volume 2
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2025.
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560 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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"All of Nic's dreams have come true. After years of living in hiding as a Remarkable in the Unremarkable world, she now has everything she'd ever wanted: certified hero status, a big family and a real home in the hidden city of Uhuru, and a chance to develop her Gift at a school for young Manifestors like her. Not quite. Her-favorite-author-turned-vengeful-outcast wants to destroy her. Then there's the terrifying secret prophecy that still threatens...
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Erica must decide between being Nicole's best friend or being by Pierre's side when tragedy strikes. When push comes to shove and words between them are no longer friendly, will their friendship last? Pierre has been trying his hardest to protect Erica from the cold streets, even though that means hurting her in the process. Besides telling her how much he loves her, he decides it's time to show her and her father just how serious he is. Pierre puts...
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They say when it comes to hood love it's double or nothing and all is fair when it comes to the streets. Although
it may not show up in a fairytale fashion, love shows up when you least expect it. After dealing with a heartbreak
Jania learns the hard way until an unexpected love drops in her lap during one of the most fearful nights of
her life. Jania would do anything to get her Ex off of her mind just for something to do until she realizes just
how...
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"Eric and Reneece are seniors in college, preparing for the journey of adulthood. While Reneece believes the relationship between her and her mate is perfect, Eric has been keeping secrets of his own. Having an affair on the side, things between him and his side piece, Dareen, become more than he’d bargained for. On a journey to become a better man, Eric realizes his love for Reneece and tries to end his affair, but Dareen isn’t having it. Infatuated...
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"Camy has what you'd call a hopelessly in-love soul, so falling for the smooth-talking, laid-back playboy, Malik, is so easy for her to do. But now, she's faced with the problem of getting him to recognize her true love for him and taking claim of her heart, not just her bed. Malik loves the ladies, but he loves being single and free to do as he pleases just as much--if not more. He never wanted to settle down with just one, but he never wanted any...




