Erin Simpkins is a cardiothoracic surgeon at the top of her game. She is one of Philly's finest. The alluring black physician can crack open a chest, remap the blood vessels of a heart and save a human life; but on the other side of those operating room doors, her world is slowly falling apart.
Iliana Martinez is a beautiful Latina with surgical skills and a brilliant mind. The pulmonary surgeon from Mexico is no joke— after being forced to attend medical school for a second time in her career, the dark-haired immigrant is finally on the road to a serious comeback.
Cobra Dilan is the tiniest surgeon in the operating room, but do not call her a midget. She is a country doctor with a big heart and a patriotic allegiance to the ole south. She sees everything in terms of black and white— right and wrong. Her specialty is plastics and she is damn good at it.
These three young surgeons are the next generation of doctors at Penn's Landing Memorial Hospital. Their lives are extreme and full of drama. They work at an urban trauma center in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, where their personal lives cause problems in and out of the O.R.
The world of 16-year-old Niara Saunders just reached maximum overload. If one more family secret revealed itself, she just might scream. How much reality could one girl take? She wasn't starring in her own teen documentary where drama guaranteed high ratings and unlimited Access Hollywood exposure.
This was her life and it had been very ordinary until recently-- bad things just didn't happen to her. She listened to her elders. She avoided the catastrophes of peer-pressure. And, the only boy she'd ever kissed had been in her first grade class.
Niara planned to continue living that life, but then things changed...
NIARA, is a coming of age story set in the inner city of Philadelphia. It is a young adult novel written in a playful manner. It is a must read for teenage girls and boys.
'I have tested the book on some 14- and 15-year old girls, and they couldn't put it down.' -- Elizabeth Griffin Gore, The Philadelphia Tribune, September 5, 1997
DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES
Major publishing houses are taking note--and picking up some local writers. -- Elizabeth Griffin Gore, The Philadelphia Daily New, October 12, 2000
Niara is a coming of age story targeting young women. It is a book written for young girls encouraging abstinence... -- Elizabeth Griffin Gore, WPVI Visions, March 30, 2002
Marla Kensington is a young, attractive comedian with the ability to make people laugh. It's her gift- her talent.But, what does she do when she meets a man who refuses to smile? A man who cannot even see the simple humor in a funny joke.Beau Brenton is a recent widower who has very little reason to laugh. His wife died unexpectedly and now he is raising their infant son.Every morning is a struggle for the strikingly handsome father. And, every day brings him closer to the reality that he is all alone.How is he suppose to cope without a wife? What does he know about taking care of a baby? And, when will the pain go away?Beau Brenton is lost and confused. His heart has been broken and his mind is numbed until he encounters a bold, beautiful woman telling jokes on a street corner.
Dr. Aalizabeth Hicks doesn't believe in love or long term relationships. She has tried both and failed miserably at each. The beautiful African American physician isn't interested in finding or keeping a husband. She simply wants to go clubbing, drink lots of tequila and date inappropriate men who do not speak a bit of English. Aalizabeth never learned a second language, but she sees that as a benefit. The only thing she desires from a man is a good time without lots of conversation. This suits her just fine until she develops a wicked crush on a tall Latin stranger.
The entire world is tweeting about Bryce Carson. He is the twenty-three-year-old virgin from Tennessee who speaks with a slight southern accent and still keeps to the genteel manners of a confederate gentleman.Hashtag: Sexiest Man In Hollywood The Oscar Nominee refuses to discuss his private life with the press. He owes the public no explanation for the secret pact that he made with his two younger brothers.Hashtag: Most Notorious Member of The V-clubThe tabloid papers cannot stop writing about, Riley Madison. She is the sizzling hot country singer from Philadelphia who is making headline news with her scandalous love life and her string of never ending boyfriends.Hashtag: Breaking All The RulesThe beautiful African American entertainer makes no apologies for her lifestyle. She owes the world no answers.Hashtag: Baddest Chick In Country MusicBryce and Riley are the exact opposites. They have absolutely nothing in common. He is looking for a good wife. She is searching for an amorous lover. When their paths cross briefly, sparks fly. The sensuality between the two is undeniable, but is it strong enough to overcome their differences?Hashtag: A Must Read
Professor Adkins is a film instructor at a local Community College in a large urban city. She has been deeply hurt by love and doesn't want to commit her heart to another relationship until Nile Ngugi an African film major catches her attention.Now, the attractive young teacher is reconsidering her position on love and dating during the lonliest time of the year. Will her heart be broken again? Or will the holiday season give her a gift she can't resist?
Fury Carson hates weddings. He despises the gaudy show of wealth that often reveals itself in the most outlandish ways.The teen billionaire isn't a fan of the horse drawn carriages with Cinderella themes or the musical performances by a bride and groom that usually rival an over-budget music video.Fury is the youngest of the three Carson brothers. He has vowed to remain celibate until his wedding night. However, one look at the reckless and untamed Meghan Johnson has him questioning his decision. Each moment in her presence makes keeping his promise unbearable.The handsome,sexy southerner hadn't planned on getting married. He hadn't been willing to take the matrimonial plunge until a very beautiful and confused Meghan entered his life.
