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Sounds Like Trouble: A Novel by Pamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Alexander Smith

Two opposites. Undeniable attraction. Three mobsters. An offer they can’t refuse. It sounds like trouble as Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham, reluctant partners and two of the best private investigators in Los Angeles, return to solve their most dangerous case yet. Jackson Jones and Mackenzie “Mac” Cunningham can’t agree on anything. After coming close to death on their last case, the two…

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Where Peaceful Waters Flow: Finding Calm in Chaos by Charlie Santoina Redden Jr.

Where Peaceful Waters Flow: Motivation for Busy People by Charlie Santoina Redden Jr. Life moves fast. Your soul doesn’t. In the rush of deadlines, responsibilities, and nonstop noise, it’s easy to lose sight of your faith—and yourself. Where Peaceful Waters Flow is your call to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the One who never stopped holding you. This isn’t just a book—it’s a lifeline. A…

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Soignée Conversation with Phyllis R. Dixon

The Soignée Sisterhood Conversation with Phyllis R. Dixon Phyllis R. Dixon is the author of the novels A Taste for More, Intermission, Down Home Blues, Forty Acres and the newest Something in the Water. She is also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the African American Woman’s Soul. She is a former bank regulator and has also owned a bookstore. She is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has lived…

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Something in the Water by Phyllis R. Dixon

Something in the Water by Phyllis R. Dixon Small town. Big secrets. Dirty water. A mother’s choice. Buried secrets, environmental disaster, and a legacy of corruption hit too close to home when a California native and her family make a fresh start in small-town Texas—and find trouble just beneath the promising surface… As director of an award-winning investigative news radio show, California…

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If You Don’t Diddley, You Don’t Know Squatt by Duane Lance Filer

“If You Don’t Know Diddley, You Don’t Know Squatt!” Diddley Squatt, a gifted young Black guitarist raised in the backwoods of Mississippi, leaves behind the wild, loving world of the Copp-A-Squatt Inn and steps into the cutthroat music scene of the late 1950s South. With his loyal, wise-cracking squirrel bestie Sly hidden in his guitar bag, Diddley joins the legendary Chitlin Circuit. It’s his…

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The Legend of Diddley Squatt: A Novella from a Brother Fella (Book 1) by Duane Lance Filer

The Legend of Diddley Squatt Series (2 Books) by Duane Lance Filer Book One: The Legend of Diddley Squatt – A Novella From a Brother Fella This is where it all begins. Diddley Squatt, a Black boy with a name folks can’t help but mock, is born into the unforgiving woods of the Deep South in the 1940s. Left behind by both parents, he’s raised in Rundown City by his grandmother, the indomitable…

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21st National Book Club Conference: A Celebration of Stories and Success

Date: August 1-3, 2025Location: Atlanta, GA The National Book Club Conference (NBCC), one of the premier literary gatherings in the U.S., returns in 2025 with an electrifying lineup that promises to spark conversations and celebrate storytelling. Held from August 1-3 in Atlanta, the event will feature a diverse roster of acclaimed authors and a special appearance by NAACP Image Award-winning…

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Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

Soignée Lifestyle Magazine Review: Harlem Rhapsody Victoria Christopher Murray just said, Move over, history books—let me show you how it’s done. Harlem Rhapsody is the literary tea you didn’t know you needed, spilling all the secrets and triumphs of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the unsung powerhouse of the Harlem Renaissance. This novel is lush, unapologetic, and refuses to let Jessie stay in anyone’s…

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The Bliss of the Grave: A Brothers of the Dark Veil Novel (Orun and Aye - Heaven and Earth Book 2) by Carolyn Holland

The Bliss of the Grave: A Brothers of the Dark Veil Novel (Orun and Aye – Heaven and Earth Book 2) https://a.co/d/0ETi0h4 MehwishZanzibari Heiress Mehwish Shumaila bin Said al-Murgebi murdered her grandmother to retrieve an ancient Grimoire that had been authored in hell. Without a backward glance, she boarded her future husband’s ship bound for the Americas with the book of black majick tucked…

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Behind the Dark Veil (Arun and Aye-Heaven and Earth Book 1) by Carolyn Holland

Just about anything can happen to a Nephilim who is foolish enough to venture on the wrong side of the Dark Veil. It is the year 1748 and the height of slavery. A member of the band of half-breed black angels could easily be mistaken for one of the humans enslaved on a nearby plantation or, even worse, a slave catcher or demon could get ahold of him.All hell breaks loose when the only son of a…

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Discover the Power of Legacy in Keeper of the Souls by Carolyn Holland

Step into a world where history whispers secrets, and the shadows hold stories of vengeance, resilience, and untamed power.Keeper of the Souls is a historical dark paranormal fiction that reimagines the untold journey of a Black family in Meridian, Mississippi. Blending the horrors of white privilege with supernatural intrigue in the 1960s, this novel unravels malevolent mysteries while…

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A New Renaissance: A Celebration of African American Fiction by Rhonda M. Lawson

A New Renaissance: A Celebration of African American Fiction by Rhonda M. Lawson ForewordA New Renaissance – A Celebration of African American Fiction picks up the baton and continues the journey into boldly claiming space in the literary world. Twelve well-accomplished Black Jalimusos created a familial bond, penned an anthology ensuring space in creating and contributing to a cultural legacy.…

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Trust by Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson

Saivon Lincoln was an average man with an above-average gift of gab. His boyish good looks and curly hair got him any woman he wanted, and right now his two women of choice are Carla and Anna. Both women think they’re the only ones in his life, but when they come face to face with the truth, Saivon pays the price with his life. But which woman sealed his fate? This romantic roller coaster will…

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Intimate Conversation with Coach Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor is a shining example of resilience and determination, having overcome immense personal challenges to become a renowned life coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author. His unwavering commitment to empowering others has inspired countless individuals to pursue their dreams and live extraordinary lives. A former high school dropout, Michael faced seemingly insurmountable…

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Brotha to Sistah Empowerment Summit

Brotha to Sistah Empowerment SummitThe summit is online and launches on November 1, 2024Please register here today at www.sistahsummit.com Unlock Your Extraordinary PotentialAre you ready to transform your life and embrace your power as a Black woman? Join us for an unforgettable online experience that will inspire, uplift, and empower you to create the extraordinary life you deserve. Hosted by…

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Sounds Like a Plan: A Novel by Pamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Alexander Smith

Sounds Like a Plan: A Novel by Pamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Alexander Smith One Missing Person. Two Rival Detectives. Infinite Chemistry. Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham have a lot in common. They are both hard-working private investigators with their own firms in Los Angeles, each happily single, and very good at their jobs. But when they’re together, they are like oil and…

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Only the Strong Survive: A Womanist Journey by Adeyela Albury Bennett

Only the Strong Survive is a coffee-table book to enjoy time and time again. Written from a womanist perspective that centers on Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), the author takes readers on a journey that highlights women and goddesses from each continent. This book is a great conversation piece for book clubs, women’s groups, and anyone interested in getting a glimpse into women’s…