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In Gauthier, love isn't just found. It's forever.Phylicia "Phil" Phillips has built her life around restoring the past. Her craftsmanship and eye for beauty have made her one of Louisiana's most sought-after artisans, but taking on the renovation of Belle Maison, a once grand bed and breakfast in her hometown, means more than reviving an old house. It means facing Jamal Johnson, the ambitious architect whose bold ideas test her patience as much as they stir something she isn't ready to name.He believes in innovation. She believes in preservation. But the more they clash over blueprints and late-night plans, the harder it becomes to fight the pull between them.In the heart of a small Southern town where history lingers and hearts rarely rest, two people on opposite sides of a dream begin to blur the line between rebuilding what was lost and reaching for something that could last always and forever.

Mya Dubois high-tailed it out of Gauthier, Louisiana, vowing never to glance in the rearview mirror. Broadway handed her the dream career she craved, but returning home means confronting the one puzzle she can't redesign: the guy who left her heart in a million pieces.Corey Anderson, the town's former wild child and cautionary tale, chased baseball glory, made it to the pros, and now he's back in the bayou with a few scars, some wisdom, and unresolved business. Seeing Mya again lights a fire that not even time or distance could snuff out.In a town where everyone's your cousin and nobody can mind their own business, Mya and Corey crash into a second-chance romance hotter than a Louisiana summer. But happily-ever-after isn’t a walk in the park, and this time it’ll take more than just sparks to claim the love they both let slip away before.

Reconnecting networks and resources within the Black community.  Sharing  resources and helping each other.

The spending of African American dollars

Author Delaney Diamond joins us to discuss the Cordoba Agency series. The Cordoba Agency series delivers heart-pounding action and unforgettable romance, following a team of elite spies and assassins who stop at nothing to protect justice. From high-stakes missions in the United States to covert operations worldwide, these operatives face ruthless enemies, treacherous betrayals, and secrets that could cost them everything. But even in the shadows, love finds a way—and for the men and women of the Cordoba Agency, risking their hearts may be the deadliest mission of all. 

Friends become lovers as they uncover the heinous actions of an evil empire’s plans.Camila Hughes, a digital magazine columnist, spends her free time working with the homeless in Las Vegas. When one of them turns up dead in what police dismiss as a suicide, Camila suspects something darker at play.Alejandro Sanchez, a skilled explosives expert and Camila’s childhood friend, has always kept his feelings for her in check. When intruders invade her home, his protective instincts turn lethal, and he vows to stay by her side to help her unravel the mystery surrounding the break-in, and her friend’s death.Sparks fly between them, igniting feelings they’ve both kept hidden for years. And when the enemy comes for Camila, Alejandro has to teach them a lesson: Never threaten the woman he loves.

To get a second chance at love, two assassins must survive a criminal enterprise determined to wreak havoc in America’s Paradise.Alissa Francis is at home on St. Thomas, USVI when Hossam Jalal—her former lover and biggest mistake—arrives unexpectedly. Then a bomb detonates in the middle of the capital, killing a prominent member of the community, setting the island on edge, and propelling Alissa into action.Hossam initially came to the island to win back Alissa’s affection, but now he joins forces with her to uncover the motive behind the violence. The duo embarks on an investigation that leads them down the twisty path of a local legend and forces them to take the matter of saving the island into their own hands.To snag another shot at love, two assassins must outwit a criminal chaos-maker in America's Paradise!

A cat burglar and an assassin run for their lives across Paris—and try not to get distracted by the sizzling attraction between them.Assistant antique dealer by day, cat burglar by night, Sable Devereaux has lived in the shadows for years. With one final heist, she can walk away from a life of crime and open her own antique store, retiring to the quiet existence she has always dreamed of. But during her last theft, she witnesses a murder and goes on the run to escape the cross-hairs of some very powerful people.Agent and master-of-disguise, Hunter Miller is intrigued when he has to subdue the sexy thief after she breaks into his Parisian apartment. Then he quickly learns he must protect her—and himself—from an organization hiding much more than a murder.

The last thing he wants to do is play bodyguard to the woman who broke his heart.As the wife of a pioneer in the field of biotechnology, Katherine Stallworth had an up-close view of the ugly underbelly of corporate espionage and the cutthroat nature of competition. When her husband is murdered and her life threatened, she turns to Raheem Miller, the one man she can trust, despite their sordid past.Years ago, Raheem fell in love with Katherine, older, sophisticated, and way out of his league. And nothing has changed. While he’d rather avoid this assignment, he’ll never forgive himself if anything happens to her. In the middle of conducting an investigation into her husband’s death, he discovers a conspiracy that could rock the very foundation of the United States.Now he must bring the culprits to justice while keeping Katherine alive and his desire in check. Easier said than done.

The best laid plans can still go awry…in the most terrifying way.Shanice Lawrence is hiding, but she soon learns that everything she’s been told has been a lie. After she and Cruz finally reunite, she’s happy and content in the life they’ve built together.  A normal life, far from the turmoil of the past. But then the unthinkable happens, and she’s thrust into a nightmare she didn’t see coming.When Cruz Cordoba finds Shanice alive, he vows never to leave her again, and for a while, life is good—a far cry from the violence and chaos he’s used to as a Plan B assassin. Unfortunately, a deadly force won’t leave the couple alone.In the end, Cruz has no choice. Kill, or be killed.

He walked away to protect her, but now he wants her back.Personal security specialist Parker Wilcox should be dead. Instead, he’s been hiding in plain sight for years. But when a mishap threatens his cover, he’s terrified his past will bring danger to the lives of those he loves—especially Chelsey Bailey. The only way to protect her is to put distance between them, but how can he live without the only woman who owns his heart?As a parole officer, Chelsey believes in second chances…for her parolees. Not for Parker—a man who claimed to love her but then dropped her without warning. While she’s trying to bury her pain in work, Parker comes back on the scene, begging to try again. The excuse he gives for abandoning her in the first place is ridiculous. There’s no way he’s some kind of cartel prince on the run from his murderous father. Right?Parker will never have the life he desires with Chelsey if he doesn’t destroy his father, but will he survive this time around? And will he and Chelsey ever get to have the life they’ve been dreaming of?

Even when he does good, he’s still bad…Lazarus “Laz” Dimas made plenty of enemies as an Atlanta police detective. Now that he is a security specialist and married with a family, he does everything by the book…mostly. It’s not until someone threatens his family that he falls back into his old, lethal behavior and resurrects his former mantra: By Any Means Necessary.Journey has it all—an amazing husband, a rewarding career as an assistant district attorney, and the most adorable baby girl. Yet, she wants more. She wants to be elected Atlanta’s next district attorney.Laz is always supportive and makes sure she wants for nothing, but not this time. He insists she make a choice: their marriage or the job she desires. It should be an easy decision, but it takes almost losing everything she holds dear before Journey checks her priorities.And when tragedy threatens to rip her and Laz’s relationship apart, they must fight to keep it together…but is it too late?

Temptation has a way of complicating things when friends turn into lovers…Detective Ashton Chambers is ready to quit the police force, but he won’t until he puts the man responsible for his sister’s murder behind bars. No easy task. In fact, the mission is proving to be almost impossible. Though his day job stresses him out, his social life has taken a turn for the better thanks to a sassy bar owner, Dani Eubanks.After two broken engagements, Dani is not looking for a happily-ever-after. She tried. Twice. Failed. Twice. Won’t try again. She can’t rely on her judgment, and no way will she allow her heart to get crushed a third time. But Ashton is irresistible, and when a dangerous turn of events puts her in the crosshairs of an international gun trafficker, Ashton is the only one she trusts with her life…and her heart.

Former CIA spy Myles Carrington experienced enough danger in his clandestine days. The last thing he needs in his life right now is trouble, but that’s what he gets when salon owner Geneva Ramsey crosses his path. She’s combative, fierce, and the sexiest woman he’s ever met, but he’s not looking for anything serious. He promises himself only one night with her and nothing more.Geneva kissed him on a dare. A dare that altered her carefree life, and she’s conflicted. Myles is an enigma, a puzzle she can’t piece together. Yet, she’s addicted to him—which is just crazy. She never gets serious with any guy, but after one night with Myles, no other man will do. Now, she just needs him to cooperate.When an unknown enemy from Myles’s past begins hunting him, the hunter becomes the hunted. Myles will destroy anyone who dares threaten those he loves, but will Geneva become a casualty of his past? Or can Myles save her and begin a life he thought he never wanted?

Former DEA agent Angelo González’s final undercover operation exploded in a betrayal he’ll never forget or forgive. He’s moved on. As one of Atlanta’s Finest, providing personal security for the rich and famous, Angelo is living his best life—until he has to play fake boyfriend to one of their clients. Not just any client. A client who stirs something so sensually intense inside him, he’s not sure he can fake anything.Singing sensation Zenobia Westfield’s troubled past and poor judgment, especially with men, nearly destroyed her life. Music saved her, but now her safety is in jeopardy, forcing her to seek personal security. Angelo is more than she expected. Dangerously sexy. Fearless. Attentive. The attraction sizzling between them is impossible to ignore, but her track record with men has her treading lightly.When the threat against Zenobia escalates, Angelo will stop at nothing to protect her. But lies and treachery come to the forefront. Will another betrayal destroy their newfound love? Or will Angelo realize in time that Zenobia is a woman worth fighting for?

Former FBI agent Kenton Bailey traded in his badge when an assignment went horribly wrong. Now he provides personal security to high-end clients. But falling for Egypt Durand, the Queen of Supreme Security, wasn’t part of the plan. She’s smart, classy, and ignites a fire in him that only she can extinguish. Except she retreats from his advances…and she’s shrouded in a veil of secrecy.Egypt has never met a man as sexy as Kenton. Funny and smart, he’s hard to resist. But her past leaves no room for a happily ever after. Still, with him, she dreams of a future.Finally, Egypt’s startling truths are revealed, throwing Kenton off balance and forcing him to confront the past he left behind. And when threats from a dangerous crime family send Egypt running, Kenton convinces her to stay. Together they will fight to bring closure to their pasts, but will they live long enough to explore the passion brewing between them?

Detective Lazarus Dimas doesn’t play by the rules. On the streets, he’s a force to be reckoned with, a dangerous man with a badge and a gun. But he does have a soft spot — the sexy assistant district attorney Journey Ramsey. There is something about the woman he can’t shake. She’s irresistible and off limits. At least that’s what he keeps telling himself, but one kiss leads to others and well…so much for limits.Journey plays by the rules, normally. But she can’t deny the sexual tension that sparks whenever Laz is near, even when he puts her professional integrity at risk. Laz is complex. The type of man fathers warn their daughters about. Yet, there’s a gentle, vulnerable side to him that he lets no one see except her, and she can’t resist him.Can Laz prove he’s the man for Journey before a reopened case exposes his true colors? Or will the danger they face show that the love they share knows no boundaries?

 A spark ignites the moment security specialist, Hamilton Crosby, meets stuntwoman, Dakota Sherrod. She’s like no other woman he’s ever met. But Hamilton never ignores his gut, and his gut tells him to stay clear of the enticing beauty. Dakota is an adrenaline junkie. Leaping off buildings and running through fire is just another day at the job. Hence when she sets her sights on Hamilton, she goes after him full-force. Their attraction is fierce, but he thwarts her advances at every turn. He’s the strong, silent type who operates by a set of rules, but he’ll soon realize she rarely follows rules. Falling for Dakota catches Hamilton off guard. So does the fact that she’s attached to part of his past. A past that indicted him with shame and loss. But when Dakota becomes the target of an unknown enemy, Hamilton stops at nothing to protect her. In turn, vindication is his reward, except it comes with complications. 

David Baldacci brings back Sean King and Michelle Maxwell - former Secret Service agents turned private investigators, featured in the hit TNT TV series King & Maxwell - in their most surprising, personal, and dangerous case ever...It seems at first like a simple, tragic story. Tyler Wingo, a teenage boy, learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Then the extraordinary happens: Tyler receives a communication from his father...after his supposed death.Tyler hires Sean and Michelle to solve the mystery surrounding his father. But their investigation quickly leads to deeper, more troubling questions. Could Tyler's father really still be alive? What was his true mission? Could Tyler be the next target?Sean and Michelle soon realize that they've stumbled on to something bigger and more treacherous than anyone could have imagined. And as their hunt for the truth leads them relentlessly to the highest levels of power and to uncovering the most clandestine of secrets, Sean and Michelle are determined to help and protect Tyler - though they may pay for it with their lives.

New York Times bestselling thriller King & Maxwell, when two private investigators dig into a killer's past--but when their search threatens powerful enemies, it could cost them their lives.Edgar Roy--an alleged serial killer--is awaiting trial. He faces almost certain conviction. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called in by Roy's attorney, Sean's old friend and mentor Ted Bergin, to help work the case. But their investigation is derailed when Sean and Michelle find Bergin murdered.It is now up to them to ask the questions no one seems to want answered: Is Roy a killer? Who murdered Bergin? The more they dig into Roy's past, the more they encounter obstacles, half-truths, dead-ends, false friends, and escalating threats from every direction. Their persistence puts them on a collision course with the highest levels of the government and the darkest corners of power. In a terrifying confrontation that will push Sean and Michelle to their limits, the duo may be permanently parted.

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, a child is kidnapped at a presidential retreat and two former Secret Service agents must become private investigators in a desperate search that might destroy them both.A daring kidnapping turns a children's birthday party at Camp David, the presidential retreat, into a national security nightmare.Former Secret Service agents turned private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell don't want to get involved. But years ago Sean saved the First Lady's husband, then a senator, from political disaster. Now the president's wife presses Sean and Michelle into a desperate search to rescue a kidnapped child. With Michelle still battling her own demons, the two are pushed to the limit, with forces aligned on all sides against them-and the line between friend and foe impossible to define...or defend.

Two ex-Secret Service agents must face a dark world of violence, codes, and spies at a secret CIA training camp in this #1 New York Times bestseller about a mystery that could destroy the nation.Near Washington, D.C., there are two clandestine institutions: the world's most unusual laboratory and a secret CIA training camp. Drawn to these sites by a murder, ex-Secret Service agent Sean King encounters a dark world of mathematicians, codes, and spies. His search for answers soon leads him to more shocking violence and an autistic girl with an extraordinary genius.Now, only by working with his partner, Michelle Maxwell, who is battling her own personal demons, can he catch a killer...and stop a national threat.

A man accused of burglary seems innocent . . . but in this #1 New York Times bestseller, two ex-Secret Service agents quickly learn that nothing is more dangerous than the truth.A woman is found murdered in the woods. It seems like a simple case but it soon escalates into a terrible nightmare. Someone is replicating the killing styles of the most infamous murderers of all time. No one knows this criminal's motives...or who will die next.Two ex-Secret Service agents, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, have been hired to defend a man's innocence in a burglary involving an aristocratic family. Then a series of secrets leads the partners right into the frantic hunt that is confounding even the FBI. Now King and Maxwell are playing the Hour Game, uncovering one horrifying revelation after another and putting their lives in danger. For the closer they get to the truth, the closer they get to the most shocking surprise of all.

Michelle Maxwell has just blown her future with the Secret Service. Against her instincts, she let a presidential candidate out of her sight to comfort a grieving widow. Then, behind closed doors, the politician whose safety was her responsibility vanished into thin air.Living a new life on a quiet lake in central Virginia, Sean King knows how the younger agent feels. He's been there before. In an out-of-the-way hotel eight years earlier, the hard-charging Secret Service man allowed his attention to be diverted for a split second. And the presidential candidate Sean was protecting was gunned down before his eyes.Now Michelle and Sean are about to see their destinies converge. She has become obsessed with Sean's case. And he needs a friend - especially since a series of macabre killings has brought him under suspicion and prompted the reappearance of a seductive woman he's tried hard to forget.As the two discredited agents enter a maze of lies, secrets, and deadly coincidences, they uncover a shocking truth: that the separate acts of violence that shattered their lives were really a long time in the making - and are a long way from over...

Christmas is the time when wishes come true. Be careful what you ask for.I fell in love with you at a wedding. There were days when I did not like you at all, but you were the man standing at the end of the aisle with the snow falling around us whenever I dared to dream. Now we are here, at our wedding in Connecticut on Christmas Day. The setting is perfect, and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you.Jade Estelle LassiterIt took you knocking me on my ass to realize you were always the one. We met as young adults and thought we knew everything only to learn there was so much more to discover. As I watched you from afar you grew into the one woman I could not live without. On this day, I will make you my wife. As we embark on this day, I thank God for bringing you back into my life at a time when I was wise enough to grab you and never let you go. My heart, my mind, my body – the very soul of me is yours forever and always.Blake Everett Thornton

High school teacher Matthew Lassiter has found his dream woman in Leah Saxton. She loves his simple life of mentoring teens, even though his career isn’t as lucrative as his successful siblings. Matt begins to question his future with Leah when a new career opportunity arises,Leah is a brilliant computer engineer and an amazing cook. Meeting Matt was the best thing that ever happened to her, and their connection is undeniable. He even supports her in starting her own business during a challenging time. As they prepare for marriage, their happiness seems secure.The problem? Leah’s father. Bitter from a failed marriage and business, he’s determined to ruin their wedding and future. Will Matt and Leah make it to the altar without chaos? Only the wedding guests will know, as they witness the drama of A Family Affair

Family is not always determined by blood...Sometimes it's found in the people you love.Lawrence ‘LT” Palmer, a self-made billionaire and mayor, is set to marry Sapphire “Phire” Lassiter, his passionate and supportive fiancée. Sapphire, from a large family, desires a wedding day with both their families present. However, LT's half-siblings disrupt her dream, affecting LT's grandmother. Instead of reacting violently, Sapphire plans a life-changing retaliation. As their wedding approaches, tensions rise, leading to uncertainty about whether they will reach the altar without legal consequences. This sets the stage for A Risky Affair.

 What happens when dysfunctional families meet the Lassiters? They all learn the meaning of LOVE… Love is Kind, Love is Patience, and Love… lasts for a Lifetime. In "An International Affair," Luke Lassiter is determined to give his fiancée, Sasha Coles, a perfect wedding in the Mediterranean. However, their plans are threatened by Sasha's mother, Stephanie, who is bent on causing chaos for her own financial gain. As Luke and Sasha navigate the challenges of planning a destination wedding while dealing with Stephanie's interference, their families unite to ensure the couple's happily ever after. But with tensions high, the only solution might be more drastic than they anticipated, risking an international incident in the process.4o

 Luke Lassiter, known as Earthquake, is a famous pro football player and secret government operative. He’s a dominant force on the field and with women, but his hidden life is far more complex. Sasha Coles, a United Nations translator, is pulled from her simple life into a whirlwind of action, danger, and unexpected family ties. When Sasha meets Luke, the chemistry is immediate, with Luke drawn to her uninhibited nature and Sasha intrigued by his hidden depths. Luke needs Sasha’s skills to protect his family, while Sasha needs his love to accept hers. As they navigate intense attraction and dangerous threats, they must decide if family ties will bring them closer or tear them apart forever. 

"The Best Remedy for a 'Momma's Boy' is a Lassiter Sister" is a whirlwind tale of Jade Lassiter, a go-getter journalist turned dancer, and Blake Thornton, a swoon-worthy celeb tangled in his mom's strings. As Jade pirouettes into her own spotlight, Blake realizes fame isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sparks fly as they dive into their feelings, but Mama Drama threatens to sink their love boat, putting Jade in some seriously sticky situations. Can their sizzling connection withstand the storm, or will it be game over for both love and life?

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and Matthew Lassiter is about to get a crash course in just that. Stuck at a life crossroads, he questions if coaching high school is his be-all and end-all, until...cue the ribs, peach cobbler, and the entrance of Leah Saxton.Leah Saxton is up against a dad who thinks women belong in the kitchen, not pursuing brains or dreams. Refusing to bow down to his outdated beliefs, she fights to carve her own path in his world, until...enter Matthew Lassiter.Sparks fly from the get-go as these two navigate a journey that seems destined to intertwine their fates.Adonis: A hero in everyday attire with a knockout charm.

Growing up in a family of overachievers, Sapphire Lassiter faces opinions from her elder siblings. Lawrence Trent Palmer, known as LT, became a multimillionaire, driven by a desire for vengeance. Their lives intersect when LT rescues Sapphire from a confrontation, drawing them closer. Despite warnings from her brothers, LT is drawn to Phire and her vision of a future together. However, their budding relationship is threatened when LT's past resurfaces, endangering Sapphire's life. "I’m Just Saying."

Timothy Lassiter gets tangled in Denise LaSalle's web of lies, while Opal Lassiter finds herself in a pickle with Grant Hutchison hot on her heels. The dynamic duo, Timothy and Opal, stick together through their rollercoaster of love escapades.

 Dr. Adam Fitzgerald Lassiter holds Master's degrees in Biometric and Nuclear Engineering and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. A prolific inventor and aspiring FBI agent, he strives to emerge from his older brothers' shadows, even as his latest invention attracts deadly threats. Dr. Amber Nicolas, a young medical genius, seeks true love to complete her accomplished life. Her prayers seem answered when Adam reenters her life. Within 48 hours of their reunion, they face three murders, an attempted kidnapping, and a coup. When these two geniuses collide, their lives become perilously intertwined, demonstrating that every ending is a beginning. 

Ruby Lassiter, at thirty-seven, faces empty nest syndrome after caring for her siblings. Devin Upton, dealing with his father's affairs, has a chance encounter that changes his view on love. Amid Christmas magic, unexpected events show anything is possible, especially with red slippers.Discover the timeless allure and unmatched value of Rubies.

Pearls, often called the Queen of Gems, are created through the enduring presence of sand. MsPrissy, MidnightAce, and Iris engage in a conversation about the essence of a woman named Pearl Lassiter and what occurs when she meets Dr. Theordore Printiss and his life-saving impact on her life. Is Pearl ready for Theo's brand of love? 

When everything you trust about your country makes you question your belief. And fate restores your faith.

The first book of the Lassiter Gems's.  When a women knows when she's met the man that is meant for her.  She has to make sure he recognizes it too. 

When you look for love in all the wrong places until you realize it's right there in front of you.When a Lassitier manfinds his woman he will go to any lenghts to protect her.

Sally Lassiter and sister Belle reunites and reconcile after death of mother revealing family secerets of their family life growing up.