Take a trip into the heart of passion as seductive samba rhythms pulse in the warm evening breezes. Escape and savor these three scintillating stories set against the beautiful backdrop of Brazil….
Risky Business by Donna Hill 
Two weeks in Rio—surely enough time for marketing VP Sydni Lawson to forge a lucrative merger. But instead of sweet-talking real estate mogul Gabriel St. James…she's being swept away by their sizzling and unexpected attraction. 
Beats of My Heart by Grace Octavia 
Sunshine Embry has been pushing her own dreams aside as the assistant to a spoiled R &amp; B diva. Then an invitation to record in Rio brings her back in contact with music sensation Marlo Simmons, who is also her boss's sexy brother! Is this their chance to make sweet, sweet music together? 
Heartbreak in Rio by Delaney Diamond 
Sidney Altman and Rodrigo Serrano once shared a scorching affair, before he returned to Brazil to take over his family's fashion empire. Now she's in Rio on business—and Rodrigo intends to win her back and prove that his biggest regret was ever letting her go….

Endless Summer Nights: Risky BusinessBeats of My HeartHeartbreak in Rio

Literature & Fiction

Hill, Donna

Octavia, Grace

Diamond, Delaney

United States

Harlequin Kimani Arabesque

Reunion in paradise 
Exotic Bali is the perfect place to stage a wedding. If ambitious attorney Zena Shaw has her way, it'll also be the perfect place to prevent one. Zena loves her younger sister too much to watch her rush into a marriage she'll later regret. But Zena's mission hits an obstacle in the form of gorgeous Adan Douglass, the groom-to-be's brother—and the man who once broke Zena's heart. 
Adan was just a college kid when he chose career ambition over love, but years later he regrets it. Now he's hoping to persuade the beautiful workaholic to join him at their siblings' union…and think about rekindling their own. From stunning beaches to magnificent temples, he'll show her everything this lush island has to offer—and hope these magical nights are only the beginning of forever…

Under the Bali Moon (Kimani Romance)

Harlequin Kimani

New York City "It Girl" Troy Smith thought she'd have her ring by spring. But there's been a change in plans . . . Troy is a beautiful, successful black woman who's convinced her delicious boyfriend, Dr. Julian James, is the man of her dreams-until he says he wants a break. Brokenhearted, confused, and stuck in bed listening to Mary J. Blige, Troy knows there's only one thing to do: get her girls to throw her an official 3T Break Up Party! Established during their college days at Hampton University, the break up party was how Troy, Tamia, and Tasha- "The 3Ts" -survived the drama of relationship bust-ups by stepping out in their most scandalous dresses and dancing 'til their feet hurt. Now it's Troy's turn. There's just one problem: Julian's stepping out too . . . with a new sister on his arm. Troy knows that should be the final straw, but she still can't believe that Mr. Right is really Mr. All Wrong. So it's time to get down and dirty and put the wicked 3T Take-Her- Man plan into action. And no matter how long it takes, she is going to win back her man. What follows is an adventurous, New York City roller coaster ride that even the 3 T's could not have predicted. A devilishly entertaining novel, Take Her Man also includes real-life rules, regulations, and recipes for becoming a real life "It Girl" . . .

Take Her Man

Dafina

New York City "It Girl" Troy Smith thought she'd have her ring by spring. But there's been a change in plans. . .Troy is a beautiful, successful black woman who's convinced her boyfriend, Dr. Julian James, is the man of her dreams--until he says he wants a break. Brokenhearted and confused, Troy knows there's only one thing to do: get her girls to throw her an official 3T Break Up Party! Established during their days at Hampton University, the break up party was how Troy, Tamia, and Tasha--"The 3Ts"--survived the drama of relationship bust-ups. Now it's Troy's turn to step out and party again. There's just one problem: Julian's stepping out too. . .with a new sister on his arm. So it's time to get down and dirty and put the 3T Take-Her-Man plan into action. No matter how long it takes, she is going to win back her man. A devilishly entertaining novel, Take Her Man also includes rules, regulations, and recipes for becoming a real life "It Girl". . .  "A hilarious and emotional roller-coaster ride of breakups, new relationships and sisterhood." --Romantic Times"Octavia has crafted an enjoyable story that will capture the attention of readers from the very first page." --Rawsistaz Book Club

After discovering that her husband of ten years is having an affair, Kerry, pregnant and alone, must pick up the pieces of her life and learn how to get what she wants, for both her and her unborn child, on her terms. Original.

His First Wife

Reprinted Edition Kerry Jackson knows exactly where the other woman lives--the one her husband, Jamison, denies exists. He tried to convince Kerry that pregnancy is making her paranoid. But out at 5 A.M., she's determined to catch him in the act. Instead she ends up arrested, wondering how she went from wealthy Atlanta debutante to jilted wife. But the stakes are too high for regrets, even if it means igniting a chain of events that will have shocking consequences for everyone. Because Kerry is Jamison's first wife, and she plans to be his last, even if it means taking her biggest gamble ever. "Octavia creates a wonderful story of love, betrayal and life." --APOOO Book Club Includes bonus material!

A minister's daughter and former wild child, Journey Cash knows both the good and bad sides of her Alabama hometown. When her fiance Evan announces a wedding date without her consent, Journey's world is turned upside down."

Something She Can Feel

Playing Hard To Get

From the Essence © bestselling author of Take Her Man comes a chic page-turner starring the 3Ts-Tamia, Troy, and Tasha-three New York City "It Girls" whose lives are about to be turned upside down . . . Gorgeous, sophisticated, and successful, Tamia is a sister that can't be stopped. With her career as an attorney on the rise, and her millionaire boyfriend about to propose-Tamia has it all. But then she meets Malik, a sexy Harlem brother who pushes all her buttons, and makes Tamia second-guess everything in her life. Love struck for this bad boy with a cause, Tamia's on a mission to convince Malik to stop playing hard to get and come along for the ride . . . Meanwhile, since she married a pastor, Troy has gone from smokin' hottie to Bible-quoting church lady. Everyone thinks Troy is happy until some dirty secrets turn Troy's life-and marriage-upside down . . . As the wife of a pro basketball player and mother of three, Tasha has traded her fabulous big city life for the suburbs. Bored and starving for some action, Tasha's desires spin out of control, and she finds that being the new "It Girl" has its drawbacks . . . Funny and soulful, Playing Hard to Get is a novel of passion, friendship, and finding yourself without losing everything you love . . . Praise for Grace Octavia "Funny and sexy". - Essence on Take Her Man "Octavia weaves an extraordinary tale". - Romantic Times on His First Wife

When her hugely successful best friend Sasha shows up for a visit and steals her husband, Dawn Jones must pick up the pieces of her shattered life to regain what she has lost and discover what her life could be. Original.

Should Have Known Better

"This is truly an amazing read." --RT Book Reviews When your dreams come crashing down, what's next? Dawn Johnson's sorority sisters thought she made a huge mistake marrying blue-collar Reginald. But Dawn and Reginald have built a beautiful life for themselves and their two children. Dawn can't wait to show everyone how wrong they were--especially when her mega-successful best friend, Sasha, comes to visit. She never expected Sasha and Reginald would hit it off so well. She never expected they'd betray her in the most shocking and hurtful way imaginable--by running off together. And she never knew how much rage she could hold in her broken heart. . . With her life now in shambles, Dawn will do whatever it takes to regain what she's lost. But the road back will mean risking more than she ever imagined. . . "I recommend Should Have Known Better to readers looking for a book that will have them talking out loud." --APOOO Book Club "Octavia skillfully adds dimension and hidden aspects to her characters while offering surprises aplenty. . ." --Booklist on His Third Wife

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Endless Summer Nights: Risky BusinessBeats of My HeartHeartbreak in Rio

Under the Bali Moon (Kimani Romance)

Take Her Man

Take Her Man

His First Wife

His First Wife

Something She Can Feel

Playing Hard To Get

Should Have Known Better

Should Have Known Better