2022 NAACP Image Award WinnerCrystal Wilkinson combines a deep love for her rural roots with a passion for language and storytelling in this compelling collection of poetry and prose about girlhood, racism, and political awakening, imbued with vivid imagery of growing up in Southern Appalachia. In Perfect Black, the acclaimed writer muses on such topics as motherhood, the politics of her Black body, lost fathers, mental illness, sexual abuse, and religion....

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A lyrical culinary journey that explores the hidden legacy of Black Appalachians, through powerful storytelling alongside nearly forty comforting recipes, from the former poet laureate of Kentucky.“With Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts, Crystal Wilkinson cements herself as one of the most dynamic book makers in our generation and a literary giant. Utter genius tastes like this.”—Kiese Laymon, author of the Carnegie Medal-winn...

From the critically acclaimed, award-winning author of Blackberries, Blackberries and Water Street comes an astonishing new novel. A lyrical exploration of love and loss, The Birds of Opulence centers on several generations of women in a bucolic southern black township as they live with and sometimes surrender to madness.The Goode-Brown family, led by matriarch and pillar of the community Minnie Mae, is plagued by old secrets and embarrassment over mental...

WIFE BY APPROVALBillionaire Richard Anders needed Valentina to claim the Castle Anders. But playing the part of husband was proving a little too pleasurable. He had Valentina’s innocence and her word at the altar, but Richard knew some secrets needed to stay hidden…DATING THE REBEL TYCOONRosie knew she didn’t stand a chance with heart-throb and childhood crush Cameron Kelly, until years later they met again – on a date! There’s something different about the gorgeous b...

MISTRESS: AT WHAT PRICE?Devilish tycoon Dane will help struggling fashion designer Mariel set up her dream business – if she’ll distract the paparazzi by playing his adoring mistress! Dane once broke her heart, but she can’t resist the chemistry that still sizzles between them…RED WINE AND HER SEXY EXXavier was still gorgeous, but a lot had changed since their hot summer affair years ago and this time she’s determined to keep it strictly business. They both own the vi...

Prince Charming for One NightOne night suave millionaire Conner Rothchild meets stripper Vera LaRue in a search for his stolen family heirloom. Suddenly, a night of unbridled passion doesn’t seem out of the question, especially when they team up to catch the elusive thief!Her 24-Hour ProtectorSocialite Jenna Rothchild swooned when FBI agent Lex Duncan was participating in a charity bachelor auction. Winning a hot date with Lex was eas...

THE VIRGIN’S PROPOSITIONSensible Anny Chamion isn’t used to acting out of the ordinary. But a passionate encounter with the infamous Demetrios Savas has this virgin princess desperate to throw the rule book out of the window for a taste of forbidden fruit…THE VIRGIN AND HIS MAJESTYPrince Gerd Crysander-Gillan longed for beautiful Rosie Matthews, but three years ago he discovered her affections were for his brother. Now Gerd has taken the crown, he needs a princess and...

Secret Prince, Instant Daddy!David Dykstra is determined to claim his rightful place as Prince Darius of Ambria, until Ayme shows up, identifying him as the father of her sister’s baby… David’s journey to becoming prince isn’t going to be simple!Single Father, Surprise Prince!Kelly Vrosis has a bombshell for soldier and single dad Joe Tanner…he’s the lost Prince Cassius of Ambria. She wanted to tell him and get out – falling for Joe w...

His Forbidden PassionDominic Montoya is strictly off-limits, yet Cleo can’t seem to keep away! And, before she knows it, Dominic has whisked her away to his luxury resort on the Caribbean island of San Clemente – where his enigmatic charm is impossible to resist…Craving the ForbiddenSophie Greenham is happy to pose as her friend Jasper’s girlfriend… until she shares an explosive stolen kiss with his brother, brooding army hero Kit F...

The Millionaire’s Misbehaving MistressDallas’ most eligible bachelor and billionaire Will Harrison knows how to handle the paparazzi, but his little sister is a worry. So he hires gorgeous etiquette expert Gwen Sawyer to work her magic. But when it comes to Gwen, etiquette is the last thing on Will’s mind…Married Again to the MillionaireSienna’s whirlwind marriage to sexy entrepreneur Adam Bannerman broke down before she could reveal she was pregnant. Now her little b...

To Blackmail a Di Sione by Rachael ThomasBillionaire Liev Dragunov has spent a lifetime plotting revenge against those responsible for his family's ruin. Finally he has the way: Bianca Di Sione. She's denied their obvious attraction and coolly rebuffs every request to work for him-until he finds her weakness: a diamond bracelet she desperately needs! Bianca must become his fake fiancee if she wants her trinket! But the taste of revenge isn't as sweet as desire, and...

The King’s Convenient BridePrince Phillip had sworn to do his royal duty, even agreeing to the traditional loveless ‘arrangement’. But when he suddenly ascends the throne and meets his intended bride, Hannah Renault, all his plans are suddenly forgotten. For there is nothing ‘suitable’ about his feelings for his bride-to-be!The Illegitimate Prince’s BabyPrince Ethan would never have slept with a palace employee…normally. Then Elizabeth Pryce appeared at the royal ball...