Sunday, November 9, 2014

Upcoming Release: Bill Duke's DARK GIRLS [Hardcover / Kindle Editions] Available 11.11.14 - Pre-Order Now

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Bill Duke's DARK GIRLS Hardcover book will be available November 11, 2014. Pre-order your copy on Amazon. This is definitely a must-have coffee table book. DARK GIRLS will also be available on kindle.

Be sure to catch Bill Duke on 'News One Now with Roland Martin' on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 9AM EST on TV-One. Set your DVRs!

 Amazon Link Below:

DARK GIRLS' AMAZON LINK


 Book Details Via Amazon:
In the tradition of the New York Times bestselling I Dream a World and Crowns comes this full-color companion volume to the acclaimed NAACP Award–nominated documentary Dark Girls—an inspiring and breathtaking photo book that celebrates dark-skinned women.

Black has never been more beautiful, witnessed by this magnificent collection featuring accomplished dark skinned-women from all walks of life. In Dark Girls, celebrities such as Lupita Nyong'o, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Judge Mablean Ephriam, Brandi and Karli Harvey, and over seventy-five other outstanding women share intimate insights into what their dark skin means to them.

Filled with gorgeous photographs, this thoughtful, sophisticated, alluring, and uplifting collection captures the elegance of dark skin—joyfully showcasing that we truly are beautiful for who we are.

Book Of The Month: [November 2014] - HUNTED [House of Night Series Book #5] By P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

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I first began reading the House of Night Series a few years ago, and over time I would periodically start a new installment. The House of Night book series is an entertainingly suspenseful paranormal young adult jawn.

The initial book in the series, Marked, was an intriguing start to a plot twisting creation filled with unique characters, from frenemies to enemies. House of Night  is one posh vampire series that will keep you drawn in.

The House of Night Series is a highly successful series written by mother and daughter writing duo, P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.

To date, I've read four books in the series, Marked, Betrayed, Chosen, and Untamed. So, I look forward to visiting this series again and delving into the fifth installment titled, Hunted.



With that being said, the November book of the month pick is Hunted by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.


 Synopsis:
What if the hottest guy in the world was hiding a nameless evil, and all he wanted was you?

At the start of this heart-pounding new installment of the bestselling House of Night series, Zoey’s friends have her back again and Stevie Rae and the red fledglings aren’t Neferet’s secrets any longer. But an unexpected danger has emerged. Neferet guards her powerful new consort, Kalona, and no one at the House of Night seems to understand the threat he poses. Kalona looks gorgeous, and he has the House of Night under his spell.

A past life holds the key to breaking his rapidly spreading influence, but what if this past life shows Zoey secrets she doesn’t want to hear and truths she can’t face? On the run and holed up in Tulsa’s Prohibition-era tunnels, Zoey and her gang must discover a way to deal with something that might bring them all down. Meanwhile, Zoey has a few other little problems. The red fledglings have cleaned up well – they’ve even managed to make the dark, creepy tunnels feel more like home – but are they really as friendly as they seem?

On the boyfriend front, Zoey has a chance to make things right with super-hot ex-, Erik, but she can’t stop thinking about Stark, the archer who died in her arms after one unforgettable night, and she is driven to try to save him from Neferet’s sinister influence at all costs. Will anyone believe the power evil has to hide among us?




If this series is new to you, be sure to start with book one, Marked.


The House of Night Book Series Listed in Order: 

MARKED - Book One
BETRAYED - Book Two
CHOSEN - Book Three
UNTAMED - Book Four
HUNTED - Book Five
TEMPTED - Book Six
BURNED - Book Seven
AWAKENED - Book Eight
DESTINED - Book Nine
HIDDEN - Book Ten
REVEALED - Book Eleven
REDEEMED - Book Twelve ---- Released October 14, 2014

There is also an excellent interactive House of Night website that is a great companion piece to the series and is filled with updates,  extras and much more. 

Link to the site:

HOUSE OF NIGHT WEBSITE




THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES IS MARKED MARKED

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Synopsis via Amazon:


The House of Night series is set in a world very much like our own, except in 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampyres have always existed. In this first book in the series, Zoey enters the House of Night, a school where, after having undergone the Change, she will train to become an adult vampire--that is, if she makes it through the Change. 

Not all of those who are chosen do. It’s tough to begin a new life, away from her parents and friends, and on top of that, Zoey finds she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx.

But she is not the only fledgling at the House of Night with special powers. When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite club, is misusing her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her destiny--with a little help from her new vampyre friends.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

MUST READS By Sienna Mynx: RALLENTI (Battaglia Mafia 4.5) NICADEMUS and SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME




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Epic reads have been unleashed in the last several months by one of my favorite authors. Sienna Mynx's RALLENTI (Battaglia Mafia Series 4.5,) NICADEMUS, and SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME, are recent novellas that are all must reads.

As always, Sienna Mynx is able to draw readers in with vivid writing, unique plot twists and dynamic chemistry the characters have. Be sure to grab these titles as soon as possible. In addition, check out previous posts on awesome novels by Sienna Mynx, just check the archives.

You can keep updated on new releases and other news, by visiting Sienna Mynx's official website at:

The SIENNA MYNX OFFICIAL WEBSITE LINK

So get started. If you haven't read the Battaglia Mafia Series by Sienna Mynx, do so before reading Rallenti. The first book in the series is titled, Destino.

Happy reading!




RALLENTI - (Battaglia Mafia Series 4.5)

 Synopsis Via Amazon:
“One word. You must learn it, before we begin,” he traced his finger now across the outline of her lip. “Say it with me. Rallenti.” – Renaldo Cracchiolo

The year is 1993. Life as an enforcer for one of the most notorious crime bosses in Italy isn’t easy. Renaldo Cracchiolo is a Sicilian who takes pride in the oaths of omerta to honor and obey the wishes of his Don.

It’s the reason why he was chosen to cross the Atlantic to New York City. However, the woman he meets and the time they share changes his heart and destiny.


NICADEMUS - (The Wild Ones Series)


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 Synopsis via Amazon:

Annabelle’s a free woman. Her only desire is to become a healer like her dead father once was and to protect the people she loves. Life is sweet. That is until an outlaw by the name of Jeremiah ‘One Finger’ Polk was found unconscious on her land.

Annabelle’s initial curiosity over his presence and desire to heal him from his serious wounds blooms into a forbidden encounter that will threaten the towns’ very existence and even her own.

Jeremiah Polk is a wanted man. Driven by the need for vengeance and retribution, he barely escapes the hangman’s noose and gun. When he wakes and finds a beautiful brown skin woman nursing him back to health, he thinks it’s a dream. He soon learns of the free people of color and the hidden town at the foot of the mountain that could be his sanctuary. He also finds himself drawn to the promise of redemption. But will his demons, both real and imagined, rob him of the chance? Can love survive the racial tensions between Annabelle and him post-civil war?

Miss Kitty is what they call her. However, her Christian name is Cora, and she runs the saloon and whores of Nicademus. Escaping New Orleans and the chains of a placage, she has founded a home and thriving business in Nicademus. However, the unwanted desires of the town’s sheriff, her passionate affair with her Chickasaw lover, and the new threat of the dangerous man who hunts her from her past all collide in Nicademus and threaten to destroy her.

Red Sun, Chickasaw, and the lone survivor of his tribe out of White Rock Mountain, trusts no one. He brings the orphaned Annabelle and himself to the town of Nicademus for a chance to start again. Ten years later the bitter memory of his slain people keeps him locked in the past. However, his new love affair for his ‘soiled dove’, Cora, keeps him sane. Nicademus is his home. He will risk it all to protect the town and the woman he loves.

In 1866, a town run by freed slaves, called Nicademus, is the promise of the future. The story of the town and the passionate, dangerous, and infamous exploits of its citizens are still whispered from the lips of people today. This fictionalized tale reflects some of their story. You will search for truth in it.



SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME



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 Synopsis via Amazon:
The enemy of my enemy is a lover of mine… Sometimes a girl’s savior could be the man no one dare trusts…

KaeCee Everett is a wanted woman. The leader of the Black Spyder motorcycle gang wants her dead. The federal agents sworn to protect her have cut her loose. The Russian mafia has a vested interest in the secrets she protects. And the father she had hoped would love and shield her from the violence of his legacy now sits in prison and plots his revenge.

On the run for her life she arrives in Los Angeles with only one hope of surviving the chase. However, one of the fiercest enforcers turned private investigator has her under the scope of his lens. Will he help her avenge her brother’s death and escape the contract on her head? Or will his dark obsession with her be their ultimate demise?

Disclaimer: Someone To Watch Over Me is a fully developed novella based off of the short story “Private Dick and the Red Shoes,” in the Scarlet Diaries anthology by T.A. Ford.

New Must Reads: THE CHALET [A Submissive Series Novella] By Tara Sue Me Is Available Now + The Submissive Series Book 4 Details

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Well I have to say, author, Tara Sue Me, is keeping things quite interesting with her bestselling series, The Submissive Trilogy. Initially thought to be just a trilogy, this wildly popular series is gearing up for additional installments.. and chile...I am happy about that!

So big ups to Tara Sue Me for keeping the saga of Abby and Nathaniel on-going. It should be interesting to see the couple deal with the next phase in their relationship and of course the drama that will surely manifest.

On October 21, THE CHALET, was released.

THE CHALET is a Submissive Series novella. So, think of it as, book 3.5. In addition to this little gem that was released, Tara Sue Me, will be releasing a new novel in the series titled, THE ENTICEMENT, which will release on April 7, 2015.



Synopsis via Amazon:
New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me’s Submissive series is an international sensation.

Now, Abby and Nathaniel’s story continues with their romantic wedding and a honeymoon too hot to believe…

Submitting her body was only the beginning. Abby King didn’t know true passion until she gave herself to Nathaniel West, one of New York City’s most eligible bachelors and desired Dominants.

Now, on the eve of her marriage, she realizes all her dreams are coming true. And with a romantic honeymoon getaway planned at a secluded Swiss chalet, she’s sure Nathaniel will find even more fantasies to fulfill…

Nathaniel never thought he’d settle down until Abby broke down his barriers and changed his plans. With their wedding only weeks away, he can barely wait to possess her completely—heart, body, and soul—and show her the true meaning of being both a wife and a submissive.

Only Abby has one more challenge in store before she becomes his: no sex and no collar for one month before the wedding. Nathaniel is willing to give it a shot but he has one scandalous stipulation—once that month is up, anything goes…

Includes a preview of the next novel in the Submissive series, The Enticement…


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Synopsis via Amazon:
New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me returns to the story of Abby and Nathaniel to explore the passion after the ‘Happily-Ever-After’…

Limits were made to be pushed. Abby West has everything she wanted: a family, a skyrocketing new career, and a sexy, Dominant husband who fulfills her every need. Only, as her life outside the bedroom becomes hectic, her Master’s sexual requirements inside become more extreme.

bby doesn’t understand Nathaniel’s increased need for control, but she can’t deny the delicious way her body reacts to his tantalizing demands… Between Abby’s reluctance and Nathaniel’s unyielding commands, the delicate balance of power between the Dominant and his submissive threatens to shift.

And as the underlying tension and desire between them heats up, so does the struggle to keep everything they value from falling apart …



Alrighty folks, order THE CHALET as soon as possible, and pre-order, THE ENTICEMENT, the highly anticipated fourth installment in the SUBMISSIVE SERIES.

As always, happy reading!

ORDER TODAY:

Amazon Link for THE CHALET


Amazon Link to Pre-Order THE ENTICEMENT








PREVIOUS 'BOOKS, NOVELS, AND MORE' BLOG POSTS ON THE SUBMISSIVE TRILOGY SERIES, includes entries about book one, The SUBMISSIVE; book two, The DOMINANT; and book three, THE TRAINING




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The second novel in the popular "Submissive Trilogy" by Tara Sue Me is now available. Book two in the series released yesterday.

Continue the explosive romance between Nathaniel West and Abigail King. Be sure to pick up book one ["The Submissive"] in the series if you haven't read it. Very interesting read.

Update: Just began reading 'The Dominant', (recently finished 'Divergent... it was epic. Will read 'Insurgent' soon). F.Y.I 'The Dominant' is basically the same story as 'The Submissive', being told from Nathaniel's perspective. Lawd Mr. West, Mr. West. We get the chance to find out what was going on in Nathaniel's mind during the events that took place.



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 Synopsis:
Now comes The Dominant, the continuation of the tantalizing trilogy by Tara Sue Me, which has captivated millions… Nathaniel West doesn’t lose control.

As the playboy CEO of West Industries, he governs the boardroom during the day; as a strict dominant with exacting rules, he commands the bedroom at night. He never takes on inexperienced submissives, but when Abigail King’s application comes across his desk, he breaks his own restrictions and decides to test her limits.

Abby’s combination of innocence and willingness is intoxicating, and Nathaniel is soon determined to collar her as his own. As long as she follows his orders and surrenders herself fully to him, no one will get hurt.

But when Nathaniel begins falling for Abby on a deeper level, he realizes that the trust must go both ways—and he has secrets which could bring the foundations of their entire relationship crashing down...

Now, in the enticing conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me’s Submissive Trilogy, the submissive and her dominant explore just how long they can make the pleasure last…

It started with a hidden desire. Millionaire CEO Nathaniel West has always played by his own strict set of rules, ones he expects everyone to follow—especially the women he’s dominated in his bedroom.

But his newest lover is breaking down all his boundaries and rewriting his rule book. Abby King never imagined that she would capture the heart of Nathaniel West, one of New York City’s most eligible bachelors—and its most desirable dominant.

What began as a weekend arrangement of pleasure has become a passionate romance with a man who knows every inch of her body and her soul – yet remains an enigmatic lover.

Though he is tender and caring, his painful past remains a wall between them. Abby knows the only way to truly earn his trust is to submit to him fully and let go of all of her lingering inhibitions.

Because to lead Nathaniel on a path to greater intimacy, she must first let him deeper into her world than anyone has ever gone before…
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The third novel in the popular 'Submissive Trilogy' by Tara Sue Me, titled 'The Training', is now available.

Book three was published October 2013.

Continue the blazing and complicated romance between Nathaniel West and Abigail King.

Be sure to pick up book one, [The Submissive] and book two, [The Dominant] in the series, if you haven't done so. Quite interesting and explosive reads.


 Synopsis:

 Via Amazon.Com:
Now, in the enticing conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me’s Submissive Trilogy, the submissive and her dominant explore just how long they can make the pleasure last…

It started with a hidden desire. Millionaire CEO Nathaniel West has always played by his own strict set of rules, ones he expects everyone to follow—especially the women he’s dominated in his bedroom.

But his newest lover is breaking down all his boundaries and rewriting his rule book. Abby King never imagined that she would capture the heart of Nathaniel West, one of New York City’s most eligible bachelors—and its most desirable dominant.

What began as a weekend arrangement of pleasure has become a passionate romance with a man who knows every inch of her body and her soul – yet remains an enigmatic lover.

Though he is tender and caring, his painful past remains a wall between them. Abby knows the only way to truly earn his trust is to submit to him fully and let go of all of her lingering inhibitions.

Because to lead Nathaniel on a path to greater intimacy, she must first let him deeper into her world than anyone has ever gone before…