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THE CLIMAX by Allison Hobbs

Daniel — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:31:17 +0000

A seductive tale of lust and revenge, The Climax charts the entangled lives of two women – Terelle and Kali – who have both suffered irrecoverable losses in pursuit of Marquise, who is believed to be dead. Kai is in prison, and Terelle suffred a mental breakdown after losing her fiancé. After two years of catatonia, Terelle is awakened by a sweet and mysterious kiss, and the voice of her lost love.

As Terelle recovers, she clings to the idea that Marquise (who is the father of her child) is still alive and out there, waiting to reunite with her. She goes into grueling rehabilitation in order to find a way back to him, all the while enduring the concern of loved ones, who think she is delusional.

At the same time, Kai is jailed for a murder she didn’t commit, but that doesn’t stop her wanton behavior. Not a day goes by that Kai doesn’t plot a wicked revenge on Terelle. Throughout steamy prison encounters, and despite a lifetime sentence, Kai vows that Terelle will never know a moment of peace, so long as she lives.

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PANDORA’S BOX by Allison Hobbs

Daniel — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:13:27 +0000

Victoria Carlton invested everything into her dream of becoming a singer – her hopes, her time, her life savings – only to fall victim to the harsh realities of the recording industry. Devastated, broke, and unemployed, Victoria is propelled into action when an eviction notice forces her to choose between committing herself – and her young son – to a world of homeless shelters or entering the seedy world of prostitution. Desperate, she puts her ethics aside and applies for a job at Pandora’s Box, a downtown Philadelphia brothel that bills itself as a “massage salon.” Victoria’s lifestyle quickly improves, and the gratification of instant cash replaces her wiliness to find a low-paying, legitimate occupation.

One day an unlikely customer appears at Pandora’s Box. Young, handsome, and well-dressed, he is immediately drawn to Victoria. The two begin a love affair fraught with complications, leaving Victoria plagued by guilt and insecurities until a botched robbery and the murder of a coworker compel her to look beyond the fast money and reclaim her morals – and her life.

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GRINDIN’ by Danielle Santiago

Daniel — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:29:43 +0000

After partying and grindin’ in Las Vegas and clearing more than $100,000 and a bag of stolen diamonds, twenty-two-year-old Kennedy Sanchez, a beautiful street-smart single mom, and her cousin Nina fly back home to New York. Later that night, Kennedy gets a call that Nina is being beaten up by her boyfriend – again. Kennedy rushes over to help, but it’s too late: Nina dies in Kennedy’s arms after making her promise to take care of her children.

Stepping up to the plate, Kennedy soon becomes the mother of three more kids and moves them into a Harlem brownstone. She knows she needs to refocus her life, and gets her chance when she meets Chaz, a successful hip-hop artist who sees star quality written all over her. She’s offered the chance to become a rapper and leave the streets behind – or at least shift to another kind of grind. But once in the music world, Kennedy realizes that the setting may have changed, but the hustle remains the same.

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A BONA FIDE GOLD DIGGER by Allison Hobbs

Daniel — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:49:39 +0000

From bestselling author Allison Hobbs comes the sassy, savvy tale of a woman consumed by a secret sex life, wealth, and indulgence – obsessions she will go to any length to fulfill.

Milan Walden is living the high life. She has it all, a high-power career, respect from her peers, and the unlimited business potential. But when she finds herself unemployed and facing criminal charges, she flees the only life she’s ever known to start again.

Milan accepts a position as a live-in companion to ailing millionaire Noah Brockington. Her hunger for glamour and luxury drives her to become involved in a twisted relationship with her employer that soon results in a bizarre prenup and frantic preparations for the strangest wedding anyone could expect.

Fighting off greedy family members, Noah’s obsession with quirky sex, and the yearnings of her heart, Milan finds a new zest for life as she strives to become sole heir of the Brockington fortune. A Bona Fide Gold Digger is an addictive spin through scandal and temptation that will leave every reader dizzy, but want wanting more.

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INSATIABLE by Allison Hobbs

Daniel — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:29 +0000

Terelle grew up shuttling between foster homes. Desperate to start her own family, she plans her future around Marquise, the father of her young daughter. Devastingly sexy, Marquise has served a term in prison on drug charges but is about to be released. He’s promised Terelle that he’s a changed man – and ready to settle down.

Kai is rich, beautiful, and well bred. A cunning seductress, Kai sets her sights on Marquise, who easily succumbs to her charms. But there is a secret in Kai’s past – a legacy of deception and shame that sets her on a collision course destined to destroy many lives…

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