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I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family's History Set Me Free by Lee HawkinsThis memoir examines a Black family's pursuit of the American Dream, exploring generational trauma from slavery and systemic racism, revealing how racial violence shaped their lives, and uncovering the emotional toll and resilience passed down through generations.
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A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt by Tess ChakkalakalThis biography explores the life of Charles Chesnutt, a pioneering African-American writer who, despite his mixed-race heritage, identified as Black and navigated racial divides to become the first Black author published in major American literary outlets during Reconstruction.
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I Lived to Tell the Story: A Memoir of Love, Legacy, and Resilience by Tamika D. MalloryThis memoir from the prominent social justice leader reflections on her journey from childhood activism to battling systemic injustice, while sharing personal and professional challenges, ultimately celebrating the power of shared values and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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The Love Lyric by Kristina ForestIris Greene, a widowed mother and director of partnerships at a beauty company, feels lonely despite her success until she encounters pop singer Angel Harrison at her sister's wedding; both secretly harboring feelings for each other, they must navigate professional boundaries while exploring their unexpected connection during a campaign tour.
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The Accompliceby Curtis JacksonThe first Black female Texas Ranger, Nia Adams goes up against a Vietnam vet turned thief who steals secrets of the rich and powerful and blackmails them for millions, working to expose him and the criminal enterprise he works for, putting her life and career on the line as the body count rises.
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Bent but Not Broken by Mary MonroeTrapped in a loveless marriage, Naomi Simmons finds hope with a new love, but her husband's stroke and shocking news from her daughter threaten to upend her life in the fifth novel of the series following Double Lives.
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The Unexpected Divaby Tiffany L. WarrenBorn into slavery and raised in Philadelphia's Quaker community, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield's life is upended when her adoptive mother dies, but a chance performance launches her into fame as βthe Black Swan,β a celebrated yet controversial opera singer navigating the dangers of 19th-century America and beyond.
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You Could Do Damage by K. C. MillsNari Collette finds herself on the brink of homelessness after a crushing betrayal. Desperate for stability, she reluctantly agrees to an unconventional proposal from the attractive and enigmatic Kincaid Akel. Determined to reclaim his seat as heir of a dangerous criminal enterprise, Kincaid needs a wife to solidify his position, but he never expected his carefully selected bride to ignite such fierce desire. As Nari awakens feelings he long thought dead, Kincaid struggles to maintain control. Their entangled marriage of convenience quickly becomes a battleground of wills as Nari fights to protect her heart, even as she's irresistibly drawn to her dangerous new husband.
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