The final book set comes from DeiIra Smith-Collard and includes Love Lust & a Whole Lotta Distrust and Secrets Sins and Shameful Lies. To learn more visit www.deiira.com. Order your copy of Black Diamond today!  Love Lust & a Whole Lotta Distrust Title: Love Lust & a Whole Lotta Distrust Author: DeiIra Smith-Collard Website: www.deiira.com Read an Excerpt Watch the Book Video Employed by Synergy Wireless these four women work together and sometimes play together. Nicole and Kendra are best friends, co-workers and much like sisters, but their relationship is soon tested when Nicole feels threatened by Kendra. Nicole's actions reveal a secret that can ruin Kendra's marriage. Kendra's once peaceful life has now been turned upside down by the one person she thought she could always trust. Consumed with rage, she decides to beat Nicole at her own game. Hired at the same time, Carmell and Natina are fast friends learning to confide and trust in one another quickly. Natina has ulterior motives for seeking a friend in Carmell. Her intentions are soon revealed causing these close friends to become bitter enemies. Contending for the same man's affections, these once friends now rivals use old tricks and new games to outwit one another. Entangled in a web of lies, entwined in a maze of deceit, and motivated by their own selfish desires, the women of Love Lust & a Whole Lotta Distrust find there's a thin line between love and lust, and when combined distrust will soon follow. Secrets Sins and Shameful Lies Title: Secrets Sins and Shameful Lies Author: DeiIra Smith-Collard Website: www.deiira.com Five years have passed since a storm of betrayal and deception swept through the halls of Synergy Wireless. Everything seems calm, but just as things have settled and everyone is back to the comfortable norm, long forgotten secrets and lies threaten to expose sins, both past and present. Nicole, still hungry for love and craving attention is desperate to find a man to show her true affection. True to her nature she is willing to have it at all cost. Carmell constantly longs for Louis, but is she willing to sacrifice herself for the sake of his love? Natina is devastated by loss, and blames others for her misfortune. Anger causes her to employ her by any means necessary tactics of revenge. Years after, Kendra is still torn between desire and obligation, as she struggles to find her way, can she end up finding herself? Secrets, Sins and Shameful Lies will again satiate your appetite for drama. Some secrets will be revealed while others concealed. Get ready for another turbulent voyage. About DeiIra Smith-CollardDeiIra Smith-Collard is an exciting new author from Houston, Texas. She has always had a strong passion for writing. DeiIra is a multifaceted writer exploring more than one genre. In addition to contemporary fiction and Erotica, she writes poetry and short stories. DeiIra currently resides in Houston, Texas with her husband and two children. For more information visit www.deiira.com. Add Comment Rhonda McKnight's book set is next. Purchase a copy of Black Diamond and you're entered into the drawing for Rhonda's book set including Secrets and Lies and A Woman's Revenge. Also visit Rhonda's website to learn about her upcoming release An Inconvenient Friend. Secrets and Lies Click for More Information Title: Secrets and Lies Author: Rhonda McKnight Website: www.rhondamcknight.net Read an Excerpt Faith Morgan is struggling with her faith. Years of poor communication and neglect leave her doubting that God will ever fix her marriage. When a coworker accuses her husband, Jonah, of the unthinkable, Faith begins to wonder if she really knows him at all, and if it’s truly in God’s will for them to stay married. Pediatric cardiologist Jonah Morgan is obsessed with one thing: his work. A childhood incident cemented his desire to heal children at any cost, even his family, but now he finds himself at a crossroads in his life. Will he continue to allow the past to haunt him, or find healing and peace in a God he shut out long ago? An Inconvenient Friend Click for More Information Title: An Inconvenient Friend Author: Rhonda McKnight Website: www.rhondamcknight.net Read an Excerpt In Secrets and Lies, Samaria Jacobs tried to seduce Dr. Jonah Morgan. Now she’s back in An Inconvenient Friend. Her creed is “If at first you don’t succeed, try…try…again.” Samaria Jacobs has her sights set on Gregory Preston. A successful surgeon, he has just the bankroll she needs to keep her in the lifestyle that her credit card debt has helped her grow accustomed to. Samaria joins New Mercies Christian Church to get close to Gregory’s wife. If she gets to know Angelina Preston, she can become like her in more than just looks, and really work her way into Greg’s heart. Angelina Preston’s life is filled with a successful career and busy ministry work, but something’s just not right with her marriage. Late nights, early meetings, lipstick- and perfume-stained shirts have her suspicious that Greg is doing a little more operating than she’d like. But does she have the strength to confront the only man she’s ever loved and risk losing him to the other woman? Just when Samaria thinks she’s got it all figured out, she finds herself drawn to Angelina’s kindness. Will she be able to carry out her plan after she finds herself yearning for the one thing she’s never had . . . the friendship of a woman? About Rhonda McKnightRhonda McKnight is the owner of Legacy Editing, a free-lance editing service for fiction writers and Urban Christian Fiction Today, a popular Internet site that highlights African-American Christian fiction. She’s the vice-president of Faith Based Fiction Writers of Atlanta. When she’s not editing projects, teaching workshops about writing or penning her next novel, she spends time with her family. Originally from a small, coastal town in New Jersey, she’s called Atlanta, Georgia home for twelve years. Another book set giveaway comes from Jean Holloway, author of Ace of Hearts and Black Jack. Order your copy of Black Diamond for entry into the giveaways, and visit www.deckofcardz.com to learn more about Jean Holloway.  Ace of Hearts Click to Learn More Title: Ace of Hearts Author: Jean Holloway Website: www.deckofcardz.com Shevaughn Robinson is investigating an especially gruesome case which emerges into serial murders. The story evolves as she follows murder after murder trying to solve the case, not realizing the murderer is a man who not only becomes obsessed with death, but obsessed with her. Black Jack Click to Learn More Title: Black Jack Author: Jean Holloway Website: www.deckofcardz.com Lead Homicide Detective Shevaughn Robinson has gone from the cop everyone, including herself, doubted to the "golden child" of the Portsborough Police Department with a record of sensational arrests and closed cases. But when Helene Elliott is found dead from an apparent suicide, her family insists it was murder and pressures the Portsborough Police Department to take on the investigation. Detective Robinson is assigned to the case at a time when she is struggling to strike a balance between her personal and professional life following the death of Tony O'Brien, the love of her life. Elliott's case awakens a complicated relationship with Terri Becker who harbors resentment towards Shevaughn for the death of Eric Becker, the serial killer dubbed Ace of Hearts. Was the Elliott death a suicide or the work of a cold-blooded predator? Will life throw Shevaughn another unexpected blow? And will Shevaughn's attempts to move forward inadvertently lead death to her front door yet again? Black Jack is the sequel to Jean Holloway's acclaimed debut novel, Ace of Hearts. Buckle up and follow Shevaughn as she moves closer to solving the Elliott murder, unknowing rekindling old grudges and awakening sinister spirits. Get ready, it's going to be a bumpy ride. About Jean HollowayThe daughter of an entrepreneur, Jean saw the only limitations you have are the ones you put on yourself. In the early 60s, her father owned his own cab in NY, which was unusual for a Black man armed with a tenth grade education. Jean's debut novel "Ace of Hearts" started in 1980, in answer to a bet, yet it wasn't published until 2007. Her story's moral: Never give up your dream. Jean now lives in Kennesaw, GA with her husband, Fred and their dog, Kayla. Their six grown children all live nearby. They have eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. To learn more about Jean Holloway visit her online at www.deckofcardz.com. Continuing on our exciting reveal, today's author is Trice Hickman and we'll giveaway a set of her books, which include Unexpected Interruptions and Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies. Also, visit her website to learn more about her upcoming release Playing the Hand You're Dealt.  Unexpected Interruptions Click for More Details Title: Unexpected Interruptions Author: Trice Hickman Website: www.tricehickman.com What happens when a young woman falls for two men--one black, one white, both determined in their pursuit for her affections?.... Unexpected Interruptions follows the journey of Victoria Small, a smart, savvy sister who's fresh off a year-long, self-imposed hiatus--from men! Now that she's ready to start dating again, she gets more than she bargained for when Ted Thornton and Parker Brightwood enter her life. Ted, a powerful blue-eyed CEO, is drawn to Victoria, igniting a friendship that both delights and shocks her out of her comfort zone. Then she meets Parker, a talented surgeon who showers her with tenderness, helping to mend her once-broken heart. In her struggle to rationalize her growing feelings for the white man who loves her, and forge ahead in her relationship with the ebony prince who fulfills her, she resurrects a painful secret she thought she'd buried long ago, and finds herself doing things she never thought she'd do. Along the way she's joined by a colorful cast of friends and foes as she tests the boundaries of love, race, class and where she fits in. Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies Click for More Details Title: Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies Author: Trice Hickman Website: www.tricehickman.com What would you do if the secret you were keeping could set you free, yet ultimately devastate the ones you love?......... After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's most sought after event planning companies. He's a powerful, blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their seemingly happy life begins to unravel in the blink of an eye when long held desires and decades old secrets come back to haunt them. Victoria's road to deceit begins when Parker Brightwood re-enters her life. She thought she'd gotten over the brazenly handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but an unusual set of circumstances ushers the ebony prince back on the scene, and this time he's determined to win her back at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death, and a mysterious secret that leads to unexpected places. When the truth is finally revealed, it's a realization so shocking, it threatens the life and marriage he holds so dear. As Victoria and Ted journey down a road filled with uncertainty, they're forced to take a hard, honest look at themselves and confront their hidden fears. Can they repair the damage before it's too late, or will they follow a path headed toward destruction? About Trice HickmanPrior to writing, Trice Hickman's diverse professional career included work in both corporate and non-profit organizations. Unexpected Interruptions, was the recipient of the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association's 2008 Afr' Am Literary Award for Best New African American Voice, and the Best Romance Novel Award at the 2008 African American Literary Awards Show. Her third novel, Playing the Hand You're Dealt, will be released August 2010. For more information visit www.tricehickman.com. Order Your Copy of Black Diamond Today!This week I will share some of the giveaways we have for the Black Diamond book release. One entry per book purchase will go toward several giveaways. Today, I'm starting with Where There's Smoke 2 by Terra Little. Also visit Terra's site to learn more about Running from Mercy and Where There's Smoke (Book 1).  Where There's Smoke 2 Click to Learn More Title: Where There's Smoke 2 Author: Terra Little Website: www.terralittle.com View Book Video Read an Excerpt After a few ups and downs, Alec “Smoke” Avery and Anne Phillips have found a rhythm they can both groove to, and they’ve made a love connection. But just when they think they can finally settle down and tie the knot, their past comes back to haunt them in ways they never imagined. When the smoke finally clears, truths will have to be told and Anne will have to accept the fact that she and Smoke are more alike than she cares to admit. About Terra LittleIn 2008, Terra Little’s previously self-published title, Running from Mercy, made its debut onto the literary scene as part of a traditional publishing deal that allowed readers all over the world to discover her voice. Since then, Terra has gone on to create characters that readers can hear, touch, and feel, garnering herself an ever-growing following of discerning fans and ensuring that hers is a literary voice that will be around for years to come. To learn more visit www.terralittle.com. Enter to Win a Copy of Coffee Confessions 06/08/2010
As you all know, I'm an author in Coffee Confessions. We are the feature this week on Nia Virtual Book Tours. Visit the site and add a comment and you'll be entered to win a copy of Coffee Confessions.  Coffee Confessions is an anthology featuring original short stories from JA Adams, LMBlakely, Darine Davis, Ja’Nese Dixon, Jean Holloway, TL James, and DeiIra Smith-Collard. Coffee Confessions is a small fictitious coffee shop in Houston, TX. Owner Sandra James serves up coffee, books, music and good ole’ fashion customer service that keeps her shop full of eclectic patrons. Readers will enjoy this page-turning read of seven stories ranging from inspirational to speculative fiction and just about everything in between. Sit back, grab a cup of your favorite joe and prepare to be entertained by the authors of SIR Authors. Featured Stories Include: * Caramel Surprise by Ja'Nese Dixon * Death by Espresso by TL James * Latte Lady by Jean Holloway * A Second Cup Please by Darine Davis * A Double Shot of Darkness by DeiIra Smith-Collard * More Than Coffee by JA Adams * Suite Mocha by LMBlakely Giveaway DetailsJune 7 - June 13, 2010. Enter a comment on the feature posting and you're entered to win a copy of "Coffee Confessions". Mailing list subscribers can also enter to win the Grand Giveaway, which also includes a copy of "Coffee Confessions". Click Here to Enter |   AuthorI am a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and a closet writer in Texas. I enjoy writing Flash Fiction, romance, and I'm dabbling in suspense. ArchivesOctober 2011 Receive Email Updates
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