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Best friends Charlotte and Janine have serious problems with their love lives. Charlotte’s husband, the flashy preacher Curtis Black, may keep her living in luxury, but his book tours and evangelism mean he’s never home. Charlotte’s sure he’s cheating and even hires a PI to follow him, but she’s been known to have indiscretions herself. Her twelve-year-old Matthew is another man’s son and she suspects troubled five-year-old Marissa, whom she swore was Curtis’ child, might be the result of a tryst with a schizophrenic. Her friend Janine, a college professor, also is worried her boyfriend Antonio is cheating on her and getting heavily into drug dealing. She kicks him out but Antonio won’t take no for an answer. “Through Roby’s true-to-life plot, multidimensional characters, and focus on some really tough scenarios, it’s clear that secrets and lies often result in pain and heartache. Her ninth title is another wonderful addition to the series…A fast-paced story, easily read in one sitting.”--RT Book Reviews

Kimberla Lawson Roby (Author), Tracey Leigh (Narrator)

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Sexy Little Liar

Essence best-selling author Noire pens steamy fiction that has won her the well-earned sobriquet of "Queen of Urban Erotic Tales." The second book in her Mink LaRue series finds ex-stripper Mink once again on the make after blowing through the cash she scored off the Dominions. With that family's trust fund now up for grabs, Mink looks to take a second bite at the cherry. But when her drug-dealing ex reenters the scene, Mink knows she's got her work cut out for her.

Noire (Author), Kentra Lynn (Narrator)

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Dead Men's Trousers

*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* Random House presents the audiobook edition of Dead Men's Trousers by Irvine Welsh, read by Tam Dean Burn. Mark Renton is finally a success. An international jet-setter, he now makes significant money managing DJs, but the constant travel, airport lounges, soulless hotel rooms and broken relationships have left him dissatisfied with his life. He's then rocked by a chance encounter with Frank Begbie, from whom he'd been hiding for years after a terrible betrayal and the resulting debt. But the psychotic Begbie appears to have reinvented himself as a celebrated artist and - much to Mark's astonishment - doesn't seem interested in revenge. Sick Boy and Spud, who have agendas of their own, are intrigued to learn that their old friends are back in town, but when they enter the bleak world of organ-harvesting, things start to go so badly wrong. Lurching from crisis to crisis, the four men circle each other, driven by their personal histories and addictions, confused, angry - so desperate that even Hibs winning the Scottish Cup doesn't really help. One of these four will not survive to the end of this book. Which one of them is wearing Dead Men's Trousers? Fast and furious, scabrously funny and weirdly moving, this is a spectacular return of the crew from Trainspotting.

Irvine Welsh (Author), Tam Dean Burn (Narrator)

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Unjust Love

Benjamin Bennett leads a lifestyle that many could only dream of. He's a star quarterback, well educated, and he knows how to get what he wants. But what he stays clear from is love because his ambition and goals don't align with it. Riana is sassy and all about herself. Her world consists of her career as a musician and she doesn't see anything outside of it. Though her intentions are good, she battles issues from the past that hinders her from truly moving forward in life, especially in the love department. Benji and Riana think they have things figured out until heartbreak shatters each of them leaving no choice but to rebuild themselves. But will they rebuild together? One important thing they learn is no matter how much money you have or how many people wish for your life, some things can't be avoided. Is it possible for them to move forward in a relationship or is it best to focus on themselves? Are the circumstances they're being forced to confront too overwhelming to work through? Most importantly, will Benji and Riana be able to fight against an unjust love?

Donnia Marie (Author), Jakobi Diem, Wesleigh Siobhan (Narrator)

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And This I Swear

As the matriarch in one of Chicago's elite families, Bridgette Valentine has the weight of the world on her shoulders. Coordinating soirees for every season, along with pulling her weight as the co-owner of Valentine Media Group, Bridgette is left little time to indulge in the one person who rocks her world, Leslie Valentine. As a domineering force to be reckoned with, and head honcho of their dynasty, Leslie is the epitome of Bridgette's wildest dreams. He's not clueless to the way she's withdrawn from him, and instead of forcing her attention, Leslie sets out to eliminate anything that threatens to come between them, determined to reclaim her soul and nourish her heart once again. Contains mature themes.

Stephanie Nicole Norris (Author), Jakobi Diem, Wesleigh Siobhan (Narrator)

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Lady Elect

The congregation at the Freedom Temple Church of God in Christ doesn't know what to think when their pastor, Bishop Lance Howell, returns from a vacation in Jamaica with a wife in tow. As if Lady Elect Arykah Miles' false eyelashes, scarlet red fingernails, and fishnet stockings aren't flashy enough, the blond wigs and sky-high stilettos she wears send Mother Gussie Hughes and Mother Pansie Bowak into panic mode. The mothers of the church don't take too kindly to the fact that Pastor Howell chose to marry outside of the congregation. One look at Lady Arykah and the mothers know that she isn't likely to be controlled. Arykah proves that to be true when she refuses to tone down her attire. Determined to oust Lady Elect Arykah Miles, the mothers put a plan in motion to show Arykah how much she isn't liked or wanted. An all-out war ensues, and the church mothers are willing to try some pretty devious antics to get rid of Arykah. What they don't know is that Arykah is from the streets, and she fought hard to get to where she is. She's ready to prove to the whole congregation that, like it or not, she's here to stay.

Nikita Lynnette Nichols (Author), Danielle Collins (Narrator)

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Charisma: Baller's Wife

The past always has a way of catching up with you. Charisma Canton was born and raised in the heart of Baltimore, where she learns that a moment's pleasure can sometimes lead to a life of pain. Against her better judgment, she has a one-night stand that changes her life forever. Turning over the family business to her cousin, she leaves behind her past. Charisma moves to Miami, where she meets Mr. Manny Manifesto aka Mr. Baseball. Manny is coming off his best season ever, bringing with him a freshly inked $250 million-plus contract. After a chance meeting, Charisma sees an opportunity to start anew, and she and Manny attempt to build a relationship. The sex might be good, but will their omissions and the deeds of their past come back to haunt them?

Nikki Turner (Author), Lynnette Freeman (Narrator)

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The Syndicate 3: Carl Weber Presents

When Claudette McPhearson died, she left eight foster children to fend for themselves after they discovered the truth about her secret life. She was the leader of the Syndicate, a criminal enterprise that had a stronghold on the underworld. Much to her children's chagrin, it was up to one of them to step up and take the lead. Javon, her oldest and most trusted son, took on that mantle. It was a role he had never wanted, but with threats to his family coming from every direction, he had no choice. One year later, Javon has taken the Syndicate to the next level. Javon seems untouchable, and the Syndicate can't be stopped, but as it grows, it draws attention. This time, it's from the Commission, the ruling body of the world's most dangerous mafias. "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" comes into play as the Old Italian needs Javon's help. The Commission has been threatened, and they call on the Syndicate for reinforcements. The Syndicate aims to help its allies, but the past comes knocking at the McPhearsons' door. With everything coming full circle, Javon will find that not everyone can be trusted, and ghosts from the past always have a way of coming back to haunt you.

Brick, Storm (Author), Damany Jackson, Diana Luke, Dylan Ford, Ian Eugene Ryan, Julian Durant, Paula Jai Parker, Randall Bain (Narrator)

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The Solace of Water: A Novel

Elizabeth Byler Younts, Nan Gurley (Author), Nan Gurley (Narrator)

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Shingles Audio Collection Volume 1

Tantor Audio presents six must-listen stories from the horror comedy series Shingles. The collection begins with "The Ghost of Hooker Alley," which introduces listeners to ten-year-old Sarah and six-year-old Tommy. After a quick bus ride into town to buy a gun, Sarah and Tommy think their problems are all but solved. That is, until a creepy weirdo follows them into an alley. But they aren't the only ones in that alley . . . "The Monkey's Penis" features Chris, a teenage boy who receives a birthday gift unlike any other. In "Gary's Children," a man's quest for stress relief leads to terror, and an unexpected kidnapping takes place in "Aliens Wrecked Our Kegger." "Zombies Ate My Homework" is set in the middle of a zombie outbreak. Todd, his brother Andy, his best friend Tarik, and their tomboy friend Mikayla are forced to take shelter in the first place they can find-an adult novelty store. In the final story, "The Legend of Jimmy Headshot," the zombie apocalypse is upon us. The dead have risen from their graves to feed upon the flesh of the living, and twelve-year-old Jimmy couldn't be happier about it. Contains mature themes.

Authors And Dragons, Drew Hayes, John G. Hartness, Rick Gualtieri, Robert Bevan, Steve Wetherell (Author), Cal Wembly, Cassandra Myles (Narrator)

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The Return of the Carter Boys

Sex, love, drugs, and music are just a few of the Carter boys' daily dealings. Drama follows them everywhere, especially being the largest, most dangerous organization Atlanta has ever seen. The women who want to be with them and the men who want to be just like them can easily get lost in the shuffle when the target is constantly moving to a new Carter's back. Stepping outside of his relationship with his current woman seems impossible to Trent, but that all changes when the girl who had a childhood crush on him comes back into the picture looking totally different than he remembered. How does the smooth, smart, and prettiest of the Carter boys deal with this, especially now that he finally has Jade in his life? Still not quite understanding his quiet and dark demeanor, Noelle can't help the attraction she feels for her mysterious neighbor, Shiloh Carter. Could it be the romantic and affectionate side he shows her when no one else is around? Or is the mystery surrounding this man really a major turn-on for her? Everything between the two neighbors is great until she gets a front row seat to a side of Shiloh that she never saw coming. Will Noelle stick around, or will she pack her things and move far away from Atlanta when she realizes that Shiloh is more dangerous than she thought?

Desiree (Author), Misty Reign (Narrator)

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Dirty Hearts: An Interracial Russian Mafia Romance

Kenya Wright (Author), Ellis Evans, Shari Peele (Narrator)

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