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"Aaron listened attentively, considering every word. He wanted nothing more than to be with this woman, but she was married, promised to a man who carried a gun. Leave! Right now! Go upstairs and lock the door! But that was Reason talking; Emotion had other advice. He thought about Livingston, the fleshy brute of a man who snorted and barked, who, through insults and threats, however vague, had made it clear that Jeanine was his property--she was not to be touched, especially by a nobody like him. He imagined the troll, his ugly face becoming more hideous once learning of the affair. And how would he appear once deflated? his bloated ego greatly diminished by the sweat of another man. How else does one react who believed himself secure, who believed money could not only get a woman, but keep her as well? Aaron knew better, and now he'd teach Livingston the lesson he had learned: that a vagina can be paid for, but the heart is always free."

Aaron came to Brooklyn to get away; behind him, in Queens, he'd left chaos, misery, and sorrow. All he wanted now was isolation and a little peace--what he found was love...and death.

"In his second Gothic-influenced novella, Bryan Gibson explores the depths of love, sorrow, and hate, wringing from each a torrent of pathos that floods every page until the inevitable, tragic end. Throughout the novella readers might laugh, cry, even clench their fists, but at no point will they regret consuming Gibson's sumptuous feast. A triumph!--a dark, unsettling, blasphemous triumph!" --E. Lynn Harris ... Read more

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Three Women, three disaster weddings, one dress burning ceremony and a connection that is deeper than anyone could imagine... Sheryl, a battered and broken beauty, finally musters the strength to leave her abusive husband. Now, all she needs to do is win custody of their daughter. Remarrying a man who can help her do just that seems to be the answer until her ex shows up at the wedding to show her once and for all who has control. Leslie, a no-nonsense, materialistic, opportunist is fed up with her married boyfriend, Frank. But that doesn't stop her from giving him one more chance. And this time he proves his love for her is real with a proposal and access to his Titanium American Express Card to plan the wedding of her dreams. But in the nine months it took to plan her perfect day, her fiance was busy making a third baby with his wife. Will Frank join his wife in the labor and delivery room or will he meet Leslie at the altar? Angie, an independent, free spirit, seeks out a man for protection after a dangerous encounter with a stalker. She is set up with Bobby Fuller, the host of a popular wedding show. Although they hit it off, she later realizes that it isn't a man she wants. Too bad this realization comes at the couple's live broadcasted wedding ceremony with hundreds in attendance and millions more watching. Written with Miasha s trademark gripping action combined with the celebrity lifestyle Lisa Wu Hartwell knows all too well, this story exposes the dark side of wealth, fame, and power. A heart-wrenching tale with explosive twists that heighten anticipation of what every page will reveal, When the Cake is Made will have you on the edge of your seat to the very end. ... Read more

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Remain True To Oneself
Looking back through all she has gone through in the past, Sheryl finds true love and happiness from the man of her dreams, who is waiting for her at the altar.A victim of abuse from a previous marriage, Sheryl lost her identity and self-worth when she allowed her husband to control her every move and thought.On the most special day of her life, the past has come back to haunt her with a vengeance.

Money, expensive clothes, cars, and her married boyfriend are the things which make Leslie's world go round.When he finally proposes to her and gives her full reign of his credit card to plan her dream wedding, nothing can take away her joy until the day of her wedding when a heartless man shatters her heart.

Angie has a successful career and a beautiful home, but no one to share it with.While home alone one night, someone breaks in, scaring her to the point of wanting a man around to keep her safe from harm.Soon after, she meets a host of a wedding show; their whirlwind romance have them heading to the altar; televised with all expenses paid by the network.On Angie's special day as her vows wrestle to come out of her mouth, a startling truth is revealed.

Three women, three separate lives with one common factor, allowing others to change their individuality.WHEN THE CAKE IS MADE, a gripping tale of reinventing oneself, illustrates the path these three women chose to take back control of their lives.The plot escalates as pages are turned and the characters are dynamic.Although there were a few grammatical errors and redundant designer name dropping, Lisa Wu Hartwell and Miasha's debut collaboration will have readers engrossed to the very end.

Reviewed by Sharon Lewis
of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers

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This digital document is an article from Black Issues Book Review, published by Cox, Matthews & Associates on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 488 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Beyond the Down Low: Sex, Lies, and Denial in Black America.(Book Review)
Author: Rick Blalock
Publication: Black Issues Book Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: Cox, Matthews & Associates
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This digital document is an article from Arkansas Business, published by Journal Publishing, Inc. on August 24, 2009. The length of the article is 766 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Author's success never overshadowed love of home.(FROM THE HILL)(Viewpoint essay)
Author: Chris Bahn
Publication: Arkansas Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 24, 2009
Publisher: Journal Publishing, Inc.
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"Celia is a talented writer whom the world will soon discover." -E. Lynn Harris, New York Times Bestselling Author"Celia Anderson's character, Ocean, hits you like a wave. She's bold and honest and her story keeps coming at you. Bravo to this new comer. Expect to see her around for awhle." -Sharon G. Flake, Coretta Scott King Award Winnin AuthorAfter surviving Hurricane Katrina, Seventeen year old, Ocean Renee Sims is forced into a new life in Little Rock, Arkansas . As if adjusting to life outside of New Orleans isn't bad enough, she has to do it without her father, a solider fighting in Iraq and her boyfriend Jovan, future star football player at Louisiana State University; and with Shelia, her Aunt who is drowning demons from her past in alcohol. ... Read more

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Great MODERN read!
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Offering much more than a purely theoretical or retrospective view of public management, this exciting text is an invaluable new addition to the field of public management. Putting the American model in perspective, it establishes the historical, theoretical, analytical, practical and future foundations for the comparative study of public management.

Taking a boldly integrative approach, Laurence E. Lynn Jr. combines topics of best practice, performance, accountability and rule of law to provide a much-needed umbrella view of the topic.

Well-written and illustrated with case study examples, this is one of the most exciting books on public management available today. As such it is an essential read for every student of public management, administration and public policy.

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Public Management:Old and New
What I like best about this book is its attention to public management systems outside the US.Examining public management in the U.S., Britain, France and Germany allows helps students understand the features unique to the American setting, as well as features shared with other countries.Extremely well-writing and well-organized, this book provides a balanced and thorough discussion about what's new (and what isn't) about the "New Public Management." ... Read more