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As the son of a well-known minister, Clarence Walker knows his decision to leave his father's flock and join Pastor George Landris's mega-church ministry is a controversial one. But little does he suspect it will ignite a firestorm of revelations that will shake the heart of the congregation - and his very own family. And the most shocking of all is that Clarence's own father may not be the pious figure he claims to be.
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Tori Henderson is on the fast track in her marketing career in Houston, but her personal life is slow as molasses. So when her beloved Aunt Dottie falls ill, Tori travels back to tiny Bayford to care for her. But when she arrives, she's faced with more than she bargained for, including Dottie's struggling local store and a troubled little step-cousin, DeAndre. . .Just as Tori is feeling overwhelmed, she re-connects with her old crush, the pastor's...
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When he hires charismatic choir director Anthony Mackie to rejuvenate the First Jamaica Ministries, Bishop T.K. Knight discovers that Anthony has secrets that could destroy the church, while his wife, Monique, tries to discover who has been robbing the church blind.
4) More to life
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"Freshly forty-five, Aja James knows that her life is good, complete with a loving, wealthy husband, well-adjusted children, and a beautiful home. Yet the truth is, she feels painfully unfulfilled, stuck in the present, haunted by a painful past. When a friend suggests a girls' trip to a tropical paradise, Aja hopes a change of scene will also change her perspective. On vacation, filled with fun and freedom, Aja is relieved to find her spirits lifting....
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The second novel about the unforgettable Crystal women, a family battling to stay together as desire, deception, and ever-elusive happiness threaten to tear them apart ...
Devereaux Crystal is a producer of a successful TV show, and she's engaged to her baby's daddy, Phoenix. When she starts to suspect that he's cheating on her with the star of the TV show, she enlists the help of her sister Alexis to exact revenge that could end up with devastating...
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"For Jordan, Victoria, Kingston, and Chancelor, exciting, fast-paced Atlanta offers everything their hometowns couldn't. But career success is easy compared to the city's dating scene of users, losers, and gold diggers. So they decide online dating might just be the answer - as long as they take precautions, work their perfect odds-beating plan, and have each other's backs. With luck, and prayers, they'll fulfill their fantasies and find real love...
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For Sister Betty, the marriage proposal from trustee Freddie Noel is a once-in-a-lifetime surprise blessing. Unfortunately, she knows the chances of having a peaceful ceremony in their beloved Crossing Over Sanctuary Church are slim to none. But she's armed with enough sense and scripture to keep contentious church busybodies Bea Blister and Sasha Pray Onn from sowing even more chaos amid the congregation-- until a rehearsal disaster and an unexpected...
8) Lady elect
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When Bishop Lance Howell marries outside the congregation, the mothers of the church don't take kindly to his new wife, the flashy and uncontrollable Lady Arykah, and put a plan in motion to show Arykah how much she isn't liked or wanted, igniting an all-out war that has an unexpected victor.
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After seven years of marriage, Paris Simmons-Holyfield and her husband, Andrew, are still childless. Now Paris is determined to adopt orphaned nine-year-old Jasmine Noble. Trouble is, Jasmine's in the custody of ex-stripper Gabrielle Mercedes. Worse, Andrew is vehemently against the idea, as is her father, a powerful politician. Paris has her suspicions about why they're so opposed - but the reality is far more scandalous than she imagines.
10) Her secret life
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Coming from a life of poverty with a crackhead mother, Onika Lewis still graduated with honors from a prestigious college. When her achievements didn't earn her the elite status she craved, Onika leveraged her gorgeous looks to become a rich man's trophy. Dumped for a younger model, she is now unemployed, broke -- and homeless.
12) Cover girls
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This compelling novel follows four women as they learn to balance children, estranged husbands, boyfriends, and problems at work through their faith in God.
Michelle, Tonya, Mrs. Judson, and Miz Ida. African-American, white, rich, poor — they seemingly have nothing in common. Yet every day they face the complex realities of twenty-first-century urban life as they try to balance their needs with their belief in God. Through the course of...
Michelle, Tonya, Mrs. Judson, and Miz Ida. African-American, white, rich, poor — they seemingly have nothing in common. Yet every day they face the complex realities of twenty-first-century urban life as they try to balance their needs with their belief in God. Through the course of...
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Helen wasn't just born the devious vixen of New Day Temple of Faith. There has to be something rooted deep within her to make her feed off of the pain she inflicts on other people. Perhaps it is her own pain that she has suppressed for so many years. It's an unimaginable pain that creates an internal prison in which her mind is the only captive. Whatever the cause, once the demons within her break free, those around her better beware. Helen feels...
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It's been a year since the death of Ms. Essie Mae Richardson, the elderly pillar of the Braxton Parks community. Before her untimely demise, Essie's prayers brought redemption to many of her neighborhood's problems; but now the impact of her death and the unfinished business that it left behind is threatening to unravel all that she prayed so hard for God to mend.
While Colin Stephens still enjoys a blissful marriage to his wife, Angel, unbeknownst...
While Colin Stephens still enjoys a blissful marriage to his wife, Angel, unbeknownst...
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Gabrielle Mercedes has dreamed of being a dancer since she was a little girl but her life takes a very different turn. Feeling a void she can't fill Gabrielle finds salvation in church and decides to start anew. Learning that her church has a dance ministry she's thrilled to have her first love back in her life. Then she meets handsome Zachary Wayne Morgan, and everything seems to be falling into place - until a past secret threatens to tear it all...
16) The favorite son
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They're handsome, smart, and gifted. Brothers Camden and Blaine Drake have combined their talents and founded a gospel group. At first, their bishop father is against the idea -- until Blaine, his favorite, wows the congregation performing at a church revival. Sure enough, once the bishop witnesses their effect on the crowd he wants them there every Sunday. But he may have set the stage for trouble: as the group's popularity increases, so do the groupies....
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When one woman is caught in the act of her greatest transgression, it's the beginning of her greatest transformation. It started innocently: a coincidental meeting between old high school friends--first loves--at Butterfly's business, The Painted Lady Flower Shop. Then came lunch, then confessions of unhappy marriages, loneliness. It went on that way for years between Butterfly and Ethan. That's how they built the soul tie--the bond that, despite...
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In this sequel to the Essence bestselling author's inspirational classic What a Sista Should Do, the trio of faithful friends are older—but are they wiser?
Pam Lyon's husband has blown their fortune. Now he's hustling to make a comeback. But his business partner is more interested in connecting with Pam—and soon crosses a line that will challenge Pam's marriage.
Taylor Oldman's ex is out of...
Pam Lyon's husband has blown their fortune. Now he's hustling to make a comeback. But his business partner is more interested in connecting with Pam—and soon crosses a line that will challenge Pam's marriage.
Taylor Oldman's ex is out of...
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"Five years after his beloved wife's death, wealthy Quentin Chambers still hasn't returned to the church or his music ministry. Even his home is now devoid of music, and without his attention, Quentin's five children are getting out of control, until his mother steps in and hires him a live-in nanny. Montana is pretty, compassionate, church-going, and even has a beautiful singing voice. The children take to her right away, and soon enough Quentin...