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It's super early in the morning when Marnie and Rob receive a RED envelope at their home. This can only mean one thing... an amazing journey is about to begin!

Join the friendly black and brown Rottweiler dog and the yellow rasta bird in a race against time.

Will they solve what's inside the RED envelope? Find out in this exceptional cart adventure.

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Marnie & Rob and The Red Envelope

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Danilo Osorio Jr.’s baseball skills were once the pride of his father and entire hometown of El Chorrillo, Panamá. But that was then, and this is now…

Following 1989's Operation Just Cause, a US military invasion that left his neighborhood decimated, Danilo couldn’t care less about baseball or the father who abandoned him for opportunities in the States. Now Danilo’s focus is taking care of his mamá and sister and trying to save them all from needing to relocate to a refugee camp.

When Danilo unintentionally catches the eye of a baseball recruiter and is offered the opportunity to visit and train in California—the same place as his father’s last known address—he is tasked with deciding to go or stay. But if playing baseball could help him find his father and secure the extra funds his family needs, Danilo is willing to travel anywhere, even to the very country responsible for destroying his home.

Between his tough-as-nails baseball coach, ultracompetitive teammates, and overly enthusiastic host family, Danilo’s plans encounter some curveballs. And when his turn to bat finally comes, he’ll have to decide what and who he’s actually fighting for.

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Danilo Was Here

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In a world where dragons are the life source, their sudden mysterious deaths slowly push Zeala into peril. When nineteen-year-old Alice Reid investigates the cause, she runs into members of a rival paramilitary organization for the first time. The encounter takes a violent turn, igniting Commander Rio Shackler’s curiosity for two reasons: Alice can summon a mythical being, and clues about the deaths conveniently point to her. With Rio's mission to enforce dragon safety, he pursues Alice to eliminate a potential threat. The two clash, unaware of the other’s agenda, and unknowingly fueling their divided organizations. 

As more dragons perish, the world withers from the depletion of its life force. Trees die, fires lose oxygen, grass dries out, plants wilt into black rot, and the water supply dwindles. Alice and Rio find themselves on opposite sides of the truth but with a common enemy that binds them. In order to work together, they must set aside their bickering, scheming, and contrasting personalities, but mutual loathing won’t be their only obstacle. Questionable deities, a nefarious cult, and corruption brewing in the heart of the monarchy threaten each step they take toward saving their world. If Alice and Rio can’t unravel the mystery in time, the feud between their organizations will be the least of their worries.

The Divide That Binds Us

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A hybrid collection of poetry and photography, Beyond the Watershed explores the various experiences of a Haitian American daughter and her Haitian immigrant mother. Nadia Alexis crafts a moving portrayal of generational trauma, domestic violence, survival, and reclamation using stunning imagery drawn from the body, spirit, nature, and cityscapes. Alexis traces journeys to break free–documenting pain, making space for light, becoming a reckoning, connecting with spirit, and writing oneself into new seasons of safe waters, healthy love, and transformation. This vital debut affirms that there’s “nothing like the thirst / of Black girls who believe in their own dreams,” even as they navigate nonlinear paths to healing. “Sometimes the clouds speak to me / & tell me to look beyond the burning,” the daughter declares as she charts her own path forward.

Beyond the Watershed

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In this anthology, everybody is Black.

Filled with epic battles, complicated families, soft kisses, and sharpened blades, Magic in the Melanin is an Adult fantasy anthology that showcases Black authors who write magical stories of all kinds. Featuring full-page artwork to accompany your adventure through the pages, this anthology is what fantasy looks like when Blackness is centered and the imaginations of Black creators are unhindered. Dive into these stories and discover countless worlds where magic is truly in the melanin.

The proceeds from this anthology will go to supporting the Melanin Library, an online database of books written by Black authors. Share and support to ensure the library remains a free resource for everyone.

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Magic in the Melanin

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I’m beyond blessed  to finally share what I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into for the last 4 years. It's not just a book; it's a piece of my life and a reflection of who I am today. This book is not only about me but it shows you how to deal with a variety of life events and making difficult decisions with family and loved ones! Relationships, Separation, How to move forward, Rejection, Grief, Healing and Happiness✨

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LIFE BEYOND TODAY

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When an Archangel named Selaphiela is unjustly cast from Heaven and stripped of her divine power, her existence is turned upside down. Now a mortal, she is tasked with a crucial mission: to save a broken soul and prove her loyalty to the celestial realm she once called home. As Selaphiela navigates the complexities of human life, she remains unaware of the dark forces unfolding behind the scenes. 
In a tale woven with destiny and betrayal, the fates of three strangers become intertwined as they confront their own demons. With time running out and evil lurking in the shadows, Selaphiela must reclaim her strength and forge unexpected alliances.

Selaphiela

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A definitive selection of Audre Lorde’s "intelligent, fierce, powerful, sensual, provocative, indelible" (Roxane Gay) prose and poetry, for a new generation of readers.

Self-described "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet" Audre Lorde is an unforgettable voice in twentieth-century literature, and one of the first to center the experiences of black, queer women. This essential reader showcases her indelible contributions to intersectional feminism, queer theory, and critical race studies in twelve landmark essays and more than sixty poems―selected and introduced by one of our most powerful contemporary voices on race and gender, Roxane Gay.

Among the essays included here are:

"The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action"
"The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House"
"I Am Your Sister"
Excerpts from the American Book Award–winning A Burst of Light
The poems are drawn from Lorde’s nine volumes, including The Black Unicorn and National Book Award finalist From a Land Where Other People Live. Among them are:

"Martha"
"A Litany for Survival"
"Sister Outsider"
"Making Love to Concrete"

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The Selected Works of Audre Lorde

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When Denzel “Denz” Carter’s workaholic father and CEO of 24 Carter Gold unexpectedly announces his retirement, the competition is on for who will become his successor. To convince his judgmental family members that Denz is capable of commitment he impulsively lies about being in a serious relationship. Problem is the last serious relationship he was in hung him high and dry after leaving the continent.

Now Denz needs to find a fake boyfriend to bring to family functions and seal the deal on the CEO position. To do so he enlists the help of his best friend and roommate, Jamie. Someone his family already accepts in their inner circle. But when his BFF is a no-show, Denz is forced to turn to the last person he wants to be in a pretend (or any) relationship with: Braylon, the man who broke his heart.

Braylon’s sudden reappearance in Denz’s life turns everything upside down. But apparently, he needs Denz’s connections to the mayor to win his own promotion and Denz is currently up a creek without a paddle. So, they strike a deal. It’s all business, but between the funny texts and the confusing kisses soon enough Denz is struggling to separate business from the affairs of his heart.

In Julian Winters's I think They Love You, sometimes fake dating your way to success can mean finding the second chance at love you've needed all along.

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I Think They Love You

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What happens when unpacking your emotional baggage reveals more than you bargained for?

On Chicago's South Side, in the fictional close-knit community of Ebondale, four friends join a unique therapy group, where secrets and long-hidden truths rise to the surface, testing the bonds of their sisterhood in ways that could either tear them apart or bring them closer than ever.

Each woman shoulders emotional scars that weigh heavily on her spirit. When a scandal threatens to unravel their fragile peace, will these best friends turn on each other, or will they trust in the healing power of truth?

Follow Josie, Londyn, Mia, and Brianna as they strip away the facades they've hidden behind for years, facing deep wounds and harsh realities on their path to healing, self-awareness, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. Their journey of strength and transformation mirrors the challenges many of us face. Are you prepared to embrace the truth?

The Bag Ladies of Ebondale

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Andromache, has been offered a position. To become the sole kept woman of the Elite 10, the inner circle, of the Endo Faction. Embracing the allure of luxury intertwined with peril, she accepted, stepping into a world veiled in opulence and shadow.
Ten men, each a unique facet in the intricate tapestry of her new life, introduced Andromache to a world of murder, drugs, espionage, and intrigue, where pleasure and danger intermingled, challenging her perceptions and tempting her resolve.

The Yakuza's Jewel

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A grumpy accountant. A charming assistant. A Christmas miracle?

Accountant Nicola O'Reilly doesn't hate Christmas. She just wants to see the back of the festive holiday—for all the reasons people are drawn to it. But when her charming, yet off-limits, office assistant weasels his way into her dreaded Christmas plans, Nicola can't come up with a reason to say no.

Could this be a Christmas miracle in disguise?

Ready to settle down, Hayden Simmons challenges himself to stay at one job for more than his standard six months. His plan is to determine if accounting is the profession for him before investing time and money in the education required.

The only complication in this plan is his employer.

His captivating, curvaceous boss has caught his interest, and Hayden believes there’s more to Ms. O'Reilly than meets the eye. So, when an opportunity arises to find out what that is, he takes it.

But in doing so, will it cost Hayden his job, or will it introduce new opportunities... both professional and personal?

Set in the small Caribbean island of Redonda, this Caribbean Christmas romance is more sugar than spice.

This Christmas

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Thrown into a world of danger, nineteen-year-old Clairabelle Keita must navigate a life-threatening mission in Kinnisiseq—a town far removed from her peaceful past—in search of The Tea Master. Upon meeting him, she explains her mission: revenge for the brutal destruction of her village. As Clairabelle challenges The Tea Master to join her quest, the pivotal moment approaches—will he embrace the call to arms, or remain an observer in the face of vengeance against a formidable foe: The Seventh Kingdom.

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The Seventh Kingdom: Family History

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For Patti LaBelle, cooking isn’t simply about food—it’s about love. Raised in a family of fantastic Southern cooks, she has kept the lessons she learned in her beloved parents’ and aunts’ kitchens close to her heart but now, she is ready to share these delicious family heirlooms.

Combining mouthwatering and accessible recipes with charming personal reminisces of her remarkable life—from learning to cook by observing her parents to whipping up meals for her band after dazzling shows—LaBelle Cuisine will fill your heart as well as your stomach. With a colorful variety of dishes as appetizing as Say-My-Name Smothered Chicken, Wicked Peach Cobbler, Fierce Fried Corn, and more, this cookbook is something to sing about.

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LaBelle Cuisine: Recipes to Sing About

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I've spent centuries existing in the shadows, assuming countless identities. Then I see her, Thetis, and I am drawn to her. Do I want to be her? Do I wish to sink my claws into her soft flesh? No, this feeling is one I do not know. This insatiable desire to capture her consumes me, I should explore it.

Doppelganger

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Can you write a Black character? Are they going to be authentic? Are you aware of the pitfalls writers often fall into when creating a character of colour?
As a screenwriter you always want to have characters with real depth and authenticity, but too often Black characters fall victim to superficial tropes and negative stereotyping.
By exploring popular representation of law and order, healthcare and celebrity in the entertainment industry, and comparing this with the reality of theses institutions throughout history and today, Lubimbi opens up the discussion regarding race and offers advice on creating three dimensional characters, not stereotypes.
Part analysis and part workbook, Race and Entertainment: Reflections on Racism in Film, TV and the Media will help screenwriters and creative professionals to understand the social construct of racism and how it affects the black experience, in order for them to be able to write an authentic Black character.

Race and Entertainment: Reflections on Racism in Film, TV and the Media

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She was born to rule his heart. He was sworn to protect hers.

In a world where fairy tales are nothing but broken promises, June Ross has learned to trust no one but herself. Scarred by a traumatic childhood event, she’s built her life on the ironclad belief that love is a dangerous illusion and guards her heart with walls so high that even she can’t see over them. But when a deadly threat from the past resurfaces, she finds herself under the protection of Aedan King, a hardened bodyguard with his own battle-worn past. Trained to take a bullet without flinching, Aedan never expected to be blindsided by the one mission he can’t walk away from: breaking through June’s defenses and convincing her that true love isn’t a fairy tale—it’s the most perilous adventure of all. With danger closing in, June must decide whether she’s willing to trust someone else to protect her for the first time in her life, or if she’ll let fear keep her from the only man willing to risk everything—even his life—for her.

“Taming a King” is a standalone, contemporary romance.

Taming a King

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Ebony Stone is a mess...

But no one would ever know it.  In this candid memoir, Ebony shares her journey of self-discovery and resilience as she reclaims her life from the grips of mental illness. With unflinching honesty and vulnerability, she invites readers to explore a transformative path of healing and introspection. Join Ebony as she navigates the turbulent waters of corporate life, offering a beacon of hope and inspiration for those who dare to Pause and confront the truth within.

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The Power of the Pause: When A Female Executive Can No Longer Hide Behind High-Functioning Anxiety and Depression

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A boy who can heal from any injury is destined for a lot of suffering. Orphaned and illegally enslaved, it seems like things can’t get worse for Kai, a skilled fighter with a cynical attitude and rapid healing powers. But when Kai has a chance encounter with a fearless princess, his dangerous adventures are just beginning. Now Kai is a brother to Wil, a reckless prince trapped by destiny, and Cara, a fierce princess dodging a political marriage and fighting attacks from the evil North. But when Kai suddenly disappears, how far will Cara go to save Kai, and her kingdom, from the queen of the North?

North

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From the ruins of Freya's temple, a new era of gods have risen. Carrying the power of those who came before them, they're tasked with doing what their predecessors could not — protecting the realm from the time beings who want to see it destroyed. It's an impossible task that leaves them with no room for failure.

But when their greatest enemy offers to become their ally, offering up Freya's darkest secrets in exchange for their trust, Brandi begins to question who it is they should be protecting the realm from — the time beings or the gods?

Weighed down with more questions than answers, Brandi chooses the path of greatest destruction. She'll lead the rebellion against the queendom, have Sarah bid for the throne, and escort Adam Bertanal to the gods herself. And anyone who defies her will learn what it means to face the true wrath of a god.

'are':2A 'c':5B 'die':3A 'god':4A,11C 'lockhart':7B 'm':6B 'of':9C 'the':10C 'we':1A 'wrath':8C

We Are Dying Gods

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In this richly imagined and unconventionally told debut collection, Avitus B. Carle turns tradition on its head, discarding and reframing antiquated portraits of women and girls as damsels, princesses, and homemakers relegated to lives of cleaning and baking and waiting in towers to be rescued or to receive a truly forced first kiss. Instead, Carle’s characters face the world head-on in unique, bold, and unexpected ways.

These Worn Bodies

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In this debut speculative YA mystery, a Black teen with premonition-like powers must solve her friend's disappearance before she finds herself in the same danger.

Sariyah Lee Bryant can hear what people need―tangible things, like a pencil, a hair tie, a phone charger―an ability only her family and her best friend, Malcolm, know the truth about. But when she fulfills a need for her friend Deja who vanishes shortly after, Sariyah is left wondering if her ability is more curse than gift. This isn’t the first time one of her friends has landed on the missing persons list, and she’s determined not to let her become yet another forgotten Black girl.

Not trusting the police and media to do enough on their own, Sariyah and her friends work together to figure out what led to Deja’s disappearance. When Sariyah’s mother loses her job and her little brother faces complications with his sickle cell disease, managing her time, money, and emotions seems impossible. Desperate, Sariyah decides to hustle her need-sensing ability for cash―a choice that may not only lead her to Deja, but put her in the same danger Deja found herself in.

Needy Little Things

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She was a shadow.

Forced into a life of serving the queendom before she was old enough to deny them, Brandi was a cultivator of death and the queen’s own blade, reserved only for the disloyal and the blasphemous. Crafted by the queendom and forged in blood, she was nothing more than a tool. She was never meant to have an opinion on whose blood she shed — never meant to question whose back she was pressed into or whose throat she was slipped across.

She was destruction.

But when Freya, the goddess of life and judger of souls, demands that she protect rather than destroy, Brandi has no choice but to obey her new orders. And while abandoning the queendom comes with its own set of problems, being hunted by the people she once called family is the least of her worries when the gods reveal to her an enemy who exists beyond the reach of their power. So, with a helpless princess in tow, she begins her search for a way to fight this impossible enemy and save the realm from destruction.

Because she is the wrath of the gods.

And it was foolish for anyone to forget that.

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