African American Contemporary

Shalom Daniels has everything she wants in life outside of marriage and kids. Her career and personal relationships are flourishing, except when it comes to the relationship that matters most—one with a man dedicated to cherishing and protecting her heart. Fresh out of a relationship with a man who was almost perfect, Shalom begins to question if her boundaries and standards are too high, or if it simply isn’t her time for her happily ever after yet.

For Cypher Hall, being the mother to twin boys is far from easy. She has to work two jobs just to keep her head above water, and she still often feels like she's drowning. She hasn't been in a relationship since her kids' father eight years ago, and she's started to realize that Prince Charming may never ride up on his white horse and save her. Cypher never imagined that getting a tattoo for her birthday would ultimately change the course of her life forever.

After witnessing Tone's murder, Dalia sets out to blackmail Mezzie into upgrading her life. She and her man, Nard, haven't had it easy, and she wants nothing more than to live the life she once lived. When someone comes and visits her, it could be either pleasant or deadly.

This is the end.

Remi Wilson is a true Army brat. As the the daughter of a General, her life’s plan was set in motion from the minute she took her first breath. The expectations are simple: Be the ideal general’s daughter and marry an Army officer. Not once has she considered deviating. Why would she when following the plan will lead to a blissfully bright further that mirrors that of her parents.

His eyes would always follow her signature strut with her tall heels and fitted dresses. He always had something witty to say to her because he just had to say something. But the small talk was no longer cutting it. He wanted to know the real Felicity James.

Handsome, wealthy, and highly pissed because the woman who ran away the day before they were to elope was residing at his hotel for the week, Mr. Antonio Noble doesn’t know what to do with himself. He wants to hate her for leaving him, and lawd, does he try. However, her magnetic pull was still as strong as ever. Going against every warning to stay away from her, he gives in to his urges. But he doesn’t know that she harbors a big secret, one he may not be able to forgive her for.

It's been 17 years since Jade laid eyes on Liam, and that spark is still there—the love is still there. Liam wants another chance to prove that he could love Jade forever, but an enemy gets in the way, putting Jade's life in danger. Jade goes on the run again, and Liam will stop at nothing to find her.

As a plant scientist, Shana thought she had all the skills she needed to run her grandmother’s plant shop. But when she received the foreclosure notice for the store, she realized it would take more than a love of plants to bring in the cash. When her cousin suggested a plan for her to revive the failing business, she’s on board—until she realizes it involves a major social media campaign. The problem is that she’s anti-social in real life, and on the internet.

Romulus St. Claire operates under the guise that he’ll never marry. In the back of his mind, he knows it’s a lie. He would marry if the woman was special enough—someone like his best friend, Siderra Monroe. He’s in no hurry to make her his. He’s still in limbo with his feelings, and he doesn’t believe he’s ready for a woman like her, even though he has a feeling she’s in love with him.

August Drake, the family’s black sheep, is the last person his father wants as a CEO of the company he’s built with his bare hands. However, when his older brother, the golden child, falls ill, he’s left with no other choice. In order to maintain his position, the most eligible bachelor must complete two tasks: marry and produce a few heirs to the throne.

Monique Starr’s music career is at an all-time low: she’s in danger of losing her label contract and an embarrassing event has her front and center in all the gossip blogs—for all the wrong reasons! She decides to head back to D.C. and the MacLaine Academy of the Performing Arts to revamp her image, give her career a badly needed boost, and get her groove back. But she comes home to find her old Academy ailing financially, her mentor battling cancer, and her ex—whom she left behind to seek fame and fortune—very angry and unwilling to give her a second chance.

Lawrence "LT" Palmer came from humble beginnings. Contrary to his past, LT is now a self-made billionaire, the mayor of a large metropolitan city, and about to marry the love of his life, Sapphire "Phire" Lassiter. Sapphire, the sassy-mouthed baby girl of a family of twelve children, brought life, passion, and love into his world. She is his inspiration for the games he designs and his biggest supporter as mayor. However, her wish for their wedding day is something he is not sure he can deliver.

With Yves carrying not one but two blessings, she wants to be the mother that she couldn’t be for her late daughter. Coming home from rehab, there are a lot of feelings that Yves can’t shake. Roddy is the love of her life, but why does everything in their relationship seem so hard? With their past, she wonders if they’ll be able to restore what they used to have. Or is it best to call it quits and focus on their kids?

Essence best-selling novelist Anita Diggs explores Hercsville, Long Island, an African American town where everyone aspires to be rich and beautiful, and where the hunger for sex, power, and money becomes insatiable. Denzel's Lips follows a tumultuous series of events surrounding four women whose lives are destined to become irrevocably entangled.

Layover is the story of a young, attractive real estate broker stuck in a loveless marriage who falls for her brother-in-law after experiencing a layover in his home city. Nya is a stunning go-getter who refused to be a jumpoff to an NBA mega-star. She cashed in his lavish gifts and started her own real estate company. Soon, she met the man of her dreams - or so she thought. Her handsome husband Kenny turned out to be a selfish bully who cared more about appearances than people. Nya sets off on a business trip that would breathe new life into her struggling company.

For Saundra Smith, life is seemingly perfect. With a home of her own on the horizon, her teaching career set to begin soon, and a loving relationship with her longtime love, Langston, life couldn't be any more perfect...until she's blindsided by news that turns her perfect world upside down. Langston made a mistake - a costly mistake. As if cheating on Saundra wasn't devastating enough, he also confesses to having fathered a child with the other woman.

Destiny Montgomery has just landed the opportunity of a lifetime to write singer and dancer, Jacob River's biography. She's more than thrilled to be a part of his project and travel closely with Jacob on his concert tour. However, Destiny doesn't expect the sparks she feels whenever she's near him and is irresistibly attracted to the sexy superstar as he slowly reveals his life and himself to her.

Wahida Clark Presents Innovative Publishing is proud to present The Men of Street Lit: Omnibus Volume 1! This hot collection brings you two authors who have mastered sexy, street storytelling. Mike Sanders’ Thirsty series delves into the life of Justice and her escape from the streets toward a life of luxury. Justice is forced to dodge hurdles and change her path as she chases her future while running from her violent past.

Love continues to fail Nia and with the arrival of her daughter she doesn’t have the time or energy to pour into her failing relationship with East. Money is no longer the only thing on her mind; her daughter is. Nia realizes that family is above everything else and so she steps back from the demands of being a boss and running her own company. Torn between pride and his past, East uses the poor excuse of “not being enough” for his beloved Nia as the reason why he’s not around.