Fiction

"A prince who is anything but charming."Christian Logan's goals in life are simple: make as much money as possible and be the antithesis to everything his goody two shoes older brother Cameron stands for. He's insistent on not opening doors, indignant at...

Reenie wants to dance, following in her mother's footsteps. Just like the rest of her ensemble, she believes she has what it takes to earn the coveted solo at the year-end recital. But when she notices that their strict maestra is not holding everyone to...

In the midst of chaos, conflict, and confusion, the world was taken by storm in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, and in spite of it all, Shirra was determined to move the snow and put her name at the very top. When it came to being a female...

"Coming From Me" is a collection of poems from the heart, mind, and life of Ronald Eugene Stokes. His works touch every aspect of the human experience, from family, love, and religion to nature and death. Each poem was composed as a labor of love for his...

This sequel to Chaos in Da Chi follows a group of women in an urban Chicago community, their lives, chaotic relationships, and the men they love in this steamy urban and fun tale.Friendships are tested in part 2 of Chaos in da Chi. Aneka is in the middle...

A gritty, intense novel set on Detroit's mean streets, featuring a much-feared deaf killer known as "The Silent Assassin," who's fresh out of prison and on a mission to avenge the murder of the man who taught him to survive. Perfect for readers of K'wan...

In a deliciously twisty tale of seduction, betrayal, and obsession from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams, a scorned wife isn't the only one looking for answers--at any price . . . Perfect for fans of Tarryn Fisher, Lisa...

Now a NAACP-nominated Limited Series on BET! Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the wannabes have secretly vacationed for more than 75 years. Unlike the bluffs of...

Revenge, amnesia and seduction--oh my! Nothing is off-limits in these two sizzling tales from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson and Yahrah St. John! Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson Is this seduction scheme for revenge...or a...

Join Essence(R)-bestselling authors Ms. Michel Moore and T.C. Littles, along with Novelist Blacc Topp, as they each give you heart-racing, gritty tales of what being On a Mission on the block ultimately means. WHEN STAYING ON TOP IS THE ONLY OPTION! Life...

"The History of a Difficult Child is an extraordinary novel." --Maaza Mengiste, Booker Prize-shortlisted author of The Shadow King "An exhilarating novel by a powerful new writer." --Elif Batuman, author of Pulitzer-Prize finalist The Idiot and...

Revisit Essence-bestselling author K'wan's bloodiest and most gripping series, following its eponymous kingpin, Animal. From the moment Animal's former lover Red Sonja shows up on his doorstep, he knows trouble can't be far behind. It isn't because the...

Deep in the heart of Africa is Wakanda, a technologically advanced civilization of great power and mystery. During the last ten centuries, as European colonial powers spread their guns, armies and undisputed domination throughout the continent, Wakanda...

Reginald Hudlin and John Romita Jr. delve deep into the mind of the Black Panther, in the next in our series of graphic novels handpicked by Marvel Editorial to showcase pivotal storylines written and drawn by some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators! In...

Lunella Lafayette makes new friends across the Marvel Universe! The smartest one of all takes it upon herself to solve the Terrigen crisis threatening the X-Men! And when Venom has a Stegron the Dinosaur Man problem, it only makes sense for Moon Girl and...

Treasure Hernandez takes readers on a captivating, headlong plunge into the depths of the streets of Raleigh, North Carolina. It will leave you feenin' for more. With the skills of Michael Vick and the looks of Tyreese, Andrew "Amir" Davis is destined to...