General Fiction

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...

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...

Profoundly moving and nostalgic, Soldiers of Love: Beautiful Scars is a searing exploration of soul ties, love scars, second-chance romance, and the healing power of forgiveness. Inspired by real events, Soldiers is soul-stirring and perfect for fans of...

Have you ever experienced that good old hood love that makes your insides shiver? The three main characters in Raquel Williams' raw Urban drama do. Follow along as Nyesha, Kymani, and Yohan get caught up in a messy, page turning love triangle... Nyesha...

Ride shotgun with Marcus, Nikki, and a few other couples as they navigate through this crazy, drama-filled game of life and love. To love and be loved in return is a beautiful feeling. But what do you do when the object of your affection refuses to want...

Success and love: can you really have both? Sex holds the power, while intellect soothes the mind, and Tori uses this fact to her advantage. She is a vicious woman who uses her virginity as a weapon when she realizes that what she has between her legs is...

The fate of Infamous accompanies a fresh take on winning in the game when you're in the streets. After the ultimate betrayal, a new boss takes the reigns and takes things to the next level. Does this boss have the support of those closest or will they go...

From comedy writing duo Alli Frank and Asha Youmans comes The Better Half, a sidesplitting spin on reaching the pinnacle of life, only to stare down a slippery slope on the other side.After a difficult five years, at age forty-three, Nina Morgan Clarke's...

From comedy writing duo Alli Frank and Asha Youmans comes The Better Half, a sidesplitting spin on reaching the pinnacle of life, only to stare down a slippery slope on the other side.After a difficult five years, at age forty-three, Nina Morgan Clarke's...

From comedy writing duo Alli Frank and Asha Youmans comes The Better Half, a sidesplitting spin on reaching the pinnacle of life, only to stare down a slippery slope on the other side.After a difficult five years, at age forty-three, Nina Morgan Clarke's...

They say love is all you need... "Extraordinarily brave...plain funny as hell, too." --Zakiya Dalila Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Black Girl When Jess lands a job as an analyst at Goldman Sachs, she's less than thrilled to learn...