If You Liked the Novels of Terry McMillan

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P.G. County by Connie Briscoe
A novel set in Prince George's County, Maryland, explores the heart of an affluent African-American enclave to reveal the lives, fortunes, passions, trials, secrets, and scandals of its citizens.
The Night Before Thirty by Tajuana Butler
Each on the verge of her thirtieth birthday, five women from various parts of the country win a birthday cruise to the Bahamas, during which these unlikely friends form a special bond that transforms each woman's life.
Babylon Sisters by Pearl Cleage
Enjoying an unusually close relationship with her daughter, Phoebe, Catherine Sanderson has kept only one secret – the identity of Phoebe's father – until Phoebe embarks on her own search for her paternity, bringing her real father, B.J., an investigative reporter working on a story involving Catherine's newest client, back into their lives.
What You Won't Do For Love by Wendy Coakley-Thompson
Moving to Washington, D.C., to start over, Chaney Braxton is amazed when her sister's dog leads her to Devon Rhym, a biracial veterinarian, and as they begin to fall in love, family drama, tragedy, and unexpected surprises force them to make some difficult choices.
Li'l Mama's Rules by Sheneska Jackson
Madison, a teacher at an exclusive private school, has only one rule in dating men – trust no one – but when she eventually does give her heart away, tragedy is the result.
One Better by Rosalyn McMillan
A savvy and successful restaurateur from Detroit, Spice Witherspoon does her best to reign in her troublesome daughter, Mink, while searching for the right someone with whom to share her life.
Satin Doll by Karen E. Quinones Miller
Desperate to escape the hardships of her past, Harlem native Regina Harris rebuilds her life, but her growing relationship with an attorney from a prominent Philadelphia family could be threatened by her past.
The Best-Kept Secret by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Possessing a renewed commitment to behaving himself after landing a new job and wife, Curtis Black quickly finds himself tempted to fall into his old pattern of seducing women but wonders if her may actually have met his match in his third wife.

 

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updated : January 28, 2009