African-American Fiction: New Titles from 2007

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The Wicked by L.A. Banks

Damali's new marriage to Carlos confronts the ultimate stumbling block, the return of Eve's son, Cain, who has escaped his banishment to ascend his father's throne to become the new Chairman of the Vampire Council and who is bringing together a powerful new army by resurrecting the deadly Fallon Nuit.

White Lines by Tracy Brown

Fleeing her home to escape the abuse of her mother's boyfriend, Jada seeks refuge with Born, the neighborhood kingpin, but her new life is threatened by crack addiction, prostitution, and a stormy romance with a street hustler.

What a Woman Wants by Brenda Jackson

Following the suicide of a close friend, Faith, Monique, and Shannon head for a Hilton Head beach house, where they are determined to make the most of the summer.

Man Gone Down by Thomas Michael

Approaching his thirty-fifth birthday and estranged from his wife and children, an African-American construction worker evaluates his life.

First Fridays by Cherlyn Michaels

Pursuing her dreams of starting a business, Naja attends a get-together where she meets Russ, a handsome and charismatic man who offers to back her venture and pursues her for a romantic relationship.

Queen of Miami by Meta Smith

A famous DJ begins an affair with a man whose violent profession puts her life in jeopardy.

Red River by Lalita Tademy

The lives of three generations of two African-American families intertwine in the aftermath of the Civil War as newly freed slaves struggle to build new lives in The Bottom, a poor settlement just down Red River from Colfax, Louisiana.

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