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Do you ever feel like you’re wearing a mask—showing the world a happy, thriving version of yourself while inside, you’re struggling? You’re not alone. In How to Stop Faking Happy, motivational speaker and free-spirited influencer Tamika Lang takes you on a powerful, honest journey to uncover the real, sustainable happiness you deserve. This book is not about forcing positivity or pretending everything is fine when it’s not.

After their ill-fated fling quashed her dreams, small-town chef Philippa Gayle’s onetime rival-turned-lover Dominic Crawford upended her life. But when Philippa’s forced together with the celebrity cook on a project that could change her life, there’s no denying that the flames that were lit years ago were only banked, not extinguished. Can Philippa trust Dominic enough to let him in … or are they just cooking up another heartbreak?

Dr. Julian Brandon is too charming, too sexy and too young for Chandra Valentine. But after the successful bachelor rescues her—twice—she owes him. Still reeling from life-changing family revelations, Chandra somehow agrees to pose as Julian’s girlfriend. And now the irresistible Julian has plans that start with seduction under the mistletoe and end with their fake relationship erupting into a scorching affair.

Apple despised her mother and her mother’s whorish ways so much that she couldn’t wait to get from under her mother’s roof and live the life of a normal teenager. Thankfully she was able to receive maternal love from her grandmother—however, nothing replaces a "mother’s love". Sometimes removing one’s self from a particular situation doesn’t always change the outcome.

Food insecurity affects millions of people worldwide. Without access to well-stocked stores or nutritious, fresh foods, those living in “food deserts” face more hunger and health issues than communities where a diversity of food is plentiful. With the inspiration and knowledge found in How to Become a Gardener, self-reliance and food autonomy are within reach for anyone willing to get a little dirt under their nails and dig in.

They’re coworkers, friends, and confidants, but Peter Marshal has always pined for a little something more with Noelle Walters. As a widow and a single mom, Noelle prefers to play it safe, and falling for Peter was never part of the plan. Then again, neither of their plans accounted for the well-meaning but meddling actions of Peter’s sister, who offers him up as their town’s most eligible bachelor in the local moms’ Facebook group. He’s none the wiser about the source of this sudden surge in attention, but he only has eyes for Noelle.

Sixteen-year-old Nostalgia Richardson has lived all her life in the rural township of Spivey’s Grove, South Carolina, but that has not stopped her from dreaming of running away to Harlem to become a showgirl at the world famous Cotton Club. One night, when she comes home from work, she finds her father in the company of Noah Holdtstaff, the most notorious bootlegger in town. Later, Nostalgia’s 14-year-old sister, Lily, divulges their father’s plans to marry her off to the 49-year-old Noah.

Tessa is a staunch vegan since visiting the zoo at the age of ten, where she witnessed the senseless treatment of caged animals. Twenty years later, her beliefs have presented a problem in her dating plans. Wes, a sexy, handsome, meat-loving butcher, works at the local Gourmet Foods. If she can get him to cook for her, all her problems will be solved. But instead of simply cooking and going away, Wes thinks Tessa needs to learn a thing or two. Tessa turns the tables, knives, and forks on Wes, and before he knows it, he develops feelings deeper than a beefy pot of stew.

Truth is still having a hard time juggling his relationship with his longtime girlfriend Fequah and his new interest Ka’mirah. For some reason, he is completely drawn to Ka’mirah in a way that he only thought Fequah could do. Fearing that if he breaks things off with Fequah he would lose her forever, he continues to hold on to her with denials and promises that he can’t seem to keep. All the while, he continues to pursue another relationship with Ka’mirah on the side.

Sorority ties was supposed to bind Delilah to a sisterhood that would last a lifetime. But instead all she found was a betrayal at the hands of Stephanie that left a bitter taste in her mouth. Fortunately for her Karma is a bitch. And when her sudden good fortune becomes too good to be true Delilah proves she will stop at nothing in order to seek her long awaited payback. One story, six authors, equals drama, and more.

Are you tired of not living up to your potential? Are you having trouble owning or defining your identity and living your most authentic life? Are you attached to societal norms and traditions and are these attachments stifling your joy? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, this audiobook is for you! We will walk through five steps that will enable you to begin and sustain your journey to you.

Beautiful and brilliantly talented Celia DeMille is a 19th-century concert artist who has garnered fame, sung all over the world, and amassed a fortune. But prejudice bars her from achieving her place in history as one of the world’s greatest singers, and she dies in poverty and obscurity.

Why the hell am I placing this damn diamond ring on the trembling finger of this woman? Why the hell did I just sign my freedom away without a second thought? Oh, I’ll say it’s because my father threatened me, or I’m doing it for the sake of her, when I could give two shits about any of the countless women I’ve run through. I’ll keep up with the lie that I was too drunk to realize that the woman I took back to my room was the pimple-faced girl I used to take pleasure in bullying as a boy, which is what pushed both of us into this shotgun wedding.

Baltimore Socialite Yanice Lavender is the daughter of a high-profile prosecutor who has just won the biggest case of his career for putting away Richard “Rich” Summers. Following the lead of her father, Yanice is on track to have the world know her name. In the absence of his father, Lawson Summers is doing what he has to do, to take care of the home. In less than ideal circumstances, Yanni and Law cross paths, and fall into a forbidden love they can’t get out of - no matter how hard they try - a love that could tear them from their families.

With a history of sexual abuse and mental illness, Karma Jones has had her share of heartache, life-changing drama, and disappointment. Following the death of her husband, Karma is left alone to raise her twin daughters and two stepsons that she loves as her own. After the tragic circumstances surrounding her husband’s death, she swears off all men to focus on herself and being a family woman - until her sights are set on Tremaine, making it almost impossible to stay away from him.

Flash, the son of Philadelphia drug queen pin Vickie Lopez, decides he isn't going to prison, not even for his own mother. When he’s arrested for a small amount of cocaine, he spills his guts to Philadelphia homicide detectives, resulting in the arrest and federal conviction, under the RICO Act, of his own mother. She’s staring down a life sentence.

Sit back, relax and enjoy with JaDori Johnson Quick, a young, sexy, ride or die chick who plays the survival street game just like a man, for a tumultuous journey of an inner struggle and turmoil for the goal and sake of marriage.

Coco's the good girl everyone loves to hate. Abused during her teen years, she doesn't let it get her down. She attacks life with a fervor and falls in love with a handsome rapper even Instagram models want to date. However, her confidence takes a hit, and with a family tragedy, Coco is thrust into adulthood. Follow along closely to find out if Coco's dedication to those she love, hard work to help others, and hustling to pay the bills and put scraps on the table work in the best interest of her family.

Twin sisters Karma and Konscious and their love interests’ karma and ghosts follow them everywhere they go. When people with a conscience go against those with a heart for vengeance, who will survive in this sexy, undercover urban story?

In Alicia’s groundbreaking book, Driven to Thrive, she reveals 10 proven strategies to excel, expand, and elevate your career and life. Drawing upon 20 years of corporate experience working in human resources leadership roles and as a high-performance executive coach and consultant, she advocates for the critical need to use emotional intelligence skills to manage your relationship with yourself and others as the game-changer to winning in work and life. Driven to Thrive can be your go-to GPS to success.