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Touching, yet funny, this highly original spoof journal follows the life of former president Bill Clinton as he deals with life after politics, his heart problems, his hot new assistant and his book tour. Many questions will be answered. Does Bill love his wife? Why is he trying to end his daughter's relationship with her much disliked boyfriend? Why does he visit gay club with Kevin Spacey? Is he in love with his new hot young female assistant? Will he be able to help his wayward brother Roger get out of trouble? Will he get along with George Bush during their visit to Asia? And what is working girl in Thailand doing sitting on the old man's lap?.
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At 34, the beautiful Maxine Shaw thrives in her current position as a federal parole officer Known throughout countless federal correctional facilities for violating and sending parolees from her caseload back to prison, she's the most surprised when she lets her guard down for Seth.

The confident, ruthless, Seth Richardson sets his sights on Maxine, who is instantly turned on by his swagger. The consequences she would face from her employer if she ever got caught dating a parolee is alluring. They begin a tumultuous, secretive relationship that has restrictions.

Knowing that Maxine has aspirations of owning a small business, Seth convinces her to ignore his drug-hustling in order to get her the start-up money. Everything seems to be going according to plan until Maxine finds out that Seth has a major distraction in his life Samantha Mitchell. Samantha, who happens to be Seth's codefendant and 'ride or die' chick, has just come home from serving jail time in a women's federal camp.

As both women compete for Seth's love and affection a sticky situation unfolds. Is Maxine cunning enough to outsmart Samantha and take her man for good? Or will Samantha's street-savviness outwit the educated Maxine?.
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While Kira's husband Ricky is behind bars serving federal time, she clings onto the hope that one day she'll get a taste of sweet revenge for Russ—the nigga who played her! In the mix of all the drama, Kira unintentionally falls for a new 'hood rich cat who has it all. Money, good looks, and yes, a girl back home in Jersey! This time around Kira plans to play by a different set of rules!

Although, Ricky is locked down in a Virginia federal prison, it doesn't stop his reign of terror. He gets wind of everything that went down with Kira and gives her a life altering ultimatum. Nevertheless, Kira refuses to adhere to his demand and Ricky has no choice but to suit up his street team. The question is: How will it end this time?.
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Nikki, is in possession of a lot of chilling information that could not only shed light on some unanswered questions, but could also put a lot of dangerous people behind bars for life -- including her new boyfriend, Syncere, from New Jersey. Well aware that she is sleeping with the enemy, Nikki knows she must step up her game and take some precautionary measures to protect herself if she plans to seek out Kira shooter. What better place to start on her journey than with the man she shares her bed with? In Life After Wifey, Nikki is going to put herself in some very compromising situations but through it all, she knows that she must never implicate herself and Kira in the plans that ended Ricky and Russell lives. Nikki must suit up with everything Kira has ever taught her about the streets and then prepare for the worst..
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"People throw the word 'classic' about a lot, but A DROWNED MAIDEN'S HAIR genuinely deserves to become one." — WALL STREET JOURNAL

Maud Flynn is known at the orphanage for her impertinence So when the charming Miss Hyacinth chooses her to take home, the girl is pleased but baffled, until it becomes clear that she’s needed to help stage elaborate séances for bereaved patrons. As Maud is drawn deeper into the deception, playing her role as a "secret child," she is torn between her need to please and her growing conscience —- until a shocking betrayal shows just how heartless her so-called guardians are. Filled with fascinating details of turn-of-the-century spiritualism and page-turning suspense, this lively novel features a feisty heroine whom readers will not soon forget..
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Sex, Sin & Brooklyn, is a sexy novel about three competitive women who won't let anything or anyone stand in the way of their happiness These characters indulge in sex, commit the ultimate sin and then return to the safety of their homes in Brooklyn

Jinx has lived a sheltered life after the tragic death of her parents. She clings to the nurturing love of her grandmother, Nana, and doesn't look much further. When a humble, unassuming man comes into her life, she finally begins to live. She's enamored as they take off into a whirlwind romance and let's her guard down and in the blink of an eye—he's gone. Now, using sex as a defense mechanism she vows to never love again. She never counted on her heart not listening….

Kesha is the slick talking, .357 carrying, sexy-detective working the Narcotics Unit of the 88th Precinct. The lure of a Brooklyn thug is Kesha's weakness. Although she has made a vow to serve and protect—it doesn't stop her from mingling with the drug-hustlers that she grew up with. Insatiable in the bedroom and unstoppable in the squad room, she's more than a handful. Will she honor her oath and take it to her grave or will the streets put her there first?

Breezy has lived the ghetto-fabulous life from the perks of being daddy's little girl. Growing up in a plush, Brooklyn brownstone, driving the latest whips and sporting the top designers the writing is already on the walls: Breezy gets what Breezy wants! On a random night out with friends, Breezy meets the man of her dreams. Coincidentally, her cousin Nicoli has already found the love of her life. The only problem is he's the same man…the charismatic and wealthy, Black King. Since all is fair in love and war they both plunge heart first into the game of love, lies and deceit. This is a recipe for drama…May the best bitch win!.
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Every city has a hood, and every hood has a drug-infested corner. As a once successful businesswoman, Desiree "Rae-Rae" Johnson use to avoid driving through that section of the neighborhood--until she fell on hard times. After becoming a crack addict, she starts living with her soul mate Bilal "Bunchy" Wilson, the man who introduced her to cocaine. After witnessing a double murder and struggling to survive the everyday dramas to support their drug habits, they manage to pull off one of the biggest robberies in New Jersey's history. Bilal is sentenced to life for murder and armed robbery and meets his sudden death in prison, leaving Desiree to face the demons of her past alone. After turning her life around, she meets one of the top men in the game, Ishmael Jenkins, and falls for him, not knowing his secret past. Ishmael is comfortable in his position in the hood and falls for Desiree just as hard. All hell breaks loose as Ishmael's loyalty is tested and Desiree struggles to maintain her sobriety. Between love, murder and a possible relapse, will they survive? Or will they be another statistic in this society in which we live? Have you seen this in your hood? Well, this is what happened In My 'Hood..
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Having no regards for people, their property and even her own life, Faith Simmons has done everything from selling off her life’s fortune, to selling her body, and stealing, all because of her sweet addiction for The Candy Shop. Looking back ten years, who would have ever thought that this well-respected and very well paid thirty-one year old assistant principal for a performing arts school would trade in her six-year marriage, a two-story brick home in a gated community and a 2007 Jaguar, for a body riddled with track marks and a substance that gives her a better feeling than sex. When that candy, as she knows it, finally runs out; she resorts to the ‘desperate times calls for desperate measures’ solution; which will have her playing Russian roulette with the angel of death. And sooner than later, these episodes will catch up with her, so she will be forced to make some life altering choices, but will it be too late?.
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