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Brad Carter is down on his luck. He loses his job, catches his woman in bed with another man, and he's days away from being booted out of his home. Wanting to get away from his problems, Brad and his boys go to a nightclub, where they meet a wealthy stranger who offers them each $50,000 to go to Rio de Janeiro and traffic cocaine back to the US.
They jump at the opportunity and have the time of their lives in Rio, but when it's time to return to the US with the drugs, all hell breaks loose. Brad and his friends are caught, and being in jail is not anything they could have imagined. With the help of a fellow prisoner with powerful connections, they plan an escape.
Brad is determined to find his way back to the US, but not without Diamond, the beautiful woman he met before things went awry in Rio. Can he rescue her from the clutches of Armand, the twisted crime boss who's been holding her captive for years? He soon discovers that the web of criminal connections between Armand, his wife, and his associates are deep and dangerous. With the obstacles he faces, Brad's journey to freedom may be impossible.
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By: Sasha Campbell
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Choosing Sides
- Flint, Book 1
- By: Treasure Hernandez, Buck 50 Productions - producer
- Narrated by: L. Steven Taylor
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 354
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 313
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 311
Malek Johnson's hustle is the basketball court, and he's the best Flint's projects has ever produced. He's on his way to the University of Michigan, but not for long, because all the NBA scouts say he's destined for the pros after a year or two of seasoning. Malek finds love in the super fine girl everyone calls Halleigh, and he promises her that he will take her out of the hood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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why is this book free but 2nd not and other are
- By Shane Taylor on 06-02-20
By: Treasure Hernandez, and others
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Suspicions
- By: Sasha Campbell
- Narrated by: Rachel Leslie, Korey Jackson
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 118
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 109
In Suspicions, author Sasha Campbell pens a provocative tale about the trouble that can arise when a person ignores the past for too long. Because Noelle Gordon owns the hottest beauty salon in the area, she hears a lot about her clients’ private lives. But when a baby is abandoned on her doorstep, Noelle finds that she is the one at the center of all the drama.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Comical Read
- By Melissa on 09-19-12
By: Sasha Campbell
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My Brother's Keeper
- By: ReShonda Tate Billingsley
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 146
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 130
Aja James hasn't had it easy. She has kept a close watch over her siblings ever since tragedy robbed them of their parents. Tired of carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, Aja is ready for a change. Her best friend, Roxie, knows just what to do - she sets Aja up on a date with one of the most sought-after bachelors in town, handsome sportscaster Charles Clayton. Charles is everything Aja has ever dreamed of - sensitive, sexy, and charming. But "happily ever after" isn't that simple.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Aja, Aja, Aja!!
- By Asya on 02-22-20
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Hold Me in Contempt
- A Romance
- By: Wendy Williams
- Narrated by: Rasha Jay
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 145
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 121
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Story4 out of 5 stars 119
Kimberly Kind is trying to get beyond her roots. A successful, beautiful, smart lawyer, she's finally finding direction in her life and getting out of the streets. But a terrible accident threatens to throw her carefully laid plans off course. Now Kim's hiding a huge secret…one that could threaten everything. Enter King. A perfect mix of Justin Timberlake and David Beckham, the man oozes sex and has more swagger than anyone Kim's ever met. Their chemistry is off the charts. But after passion-filled nights, the intensity of their emotions takes both of them by surprise.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pleasantly Surprised!
- By Kindle Customer on 07-16-14
By: Wendy Williams
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Married But Still Looking
- By: Travis Hunter
- Narrated by: Ezra Knight
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 394
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 319
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 320
In Married But Still Looking, a handsome young bachelor struggles to give up his appetite for casual sex when he finally proposes to the woman of his dreams.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good Read
- By ROSALYNE on 06-02-08
By: Travis Hunter
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Carter Diamond: Before the Cartel He Stood Alone
- Carter Diamond, Book 1
- By: Ashley & JaQuavis
- Narrated by: Cary Hite
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,587
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,373
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,373
A prequel to Ashley and JaQuavis' New York Times best-selling Cartel series, this story follows the rise of notorious gangster Carter Diamond, taking listeners through his days on the mean streets of Michigan to his becoming the biggest drug lord Miami has ever seen. Before the cartel was ever created, he stood alone.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Book Length
- By Forte on 10-02-19
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Nero
- Made Men, Book 1
- By: Sarah Brianne
- Narrated by: Aaron Landon
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 312
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 282
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 286
Nero is the king of Legacy Prep, living a life of power. Elle is the school's punching bag, living a life of fear.
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5 out of 5 stars
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two words...Amazing and hott!
- By Jenee's Reviews on 09-15-15
By: Sarah Brianne
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Momma's Baby Daddy's Maybe
- By: Jamise L. Dames
- Narrated by: Patricia R. Floyd
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 329
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 210
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 210
Momma's Baby Daddy's Maybe is an Essence best seller by popular author Jamise L. Dames. This steamy tale revolves around the lives of the three Jacobs siblings: wild Kennedy, corporate Simone, and handsome Derrick.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- By Ceectee on 07-13-07
By: Jamise L. Dames
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If It Ain’t One Thing
- By: Cheryl Robinson
- Narrated by: Karen Chilton
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 133
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 106
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 104
Cheryl Robinson, a bright voice in African-American fiction, delivers a fresh tale of love in the modern world. Porter is a handsome Detroit firefighter who just got burned by his cheating girlfriend. Winona is a single mom who is getting by despite an old secret that haunts her. When Porter and Winona meet, they must face their pasts to allow their present romance to grow.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good listen
- By Brad on 06-29-10
By: Cheryl Robinson
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Pushing Up Daisies
- By: Jamise L. Dames
- Narrated by: Cherise Booth
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 125
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 91
Daisy Parker is Jasper's lover and mother to Jay, his nine-year-old son. But when Jasper doesn't come home one too many nights, Daisy decides she's had enough. But Jasper hasn't been partying; he's been murdered. In shock, Daisy is further devastated to learn that Jasper was married and has left everything to his wife. Now without a home or a job, Daisy must figure out a way to support herself and Jay. And when a sexy ex-boyfriend resurfaces, Daisy's life becomes even more complicated.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Crazy!
- By AGB on 07-22-11
By: Jamise L. Dames
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- Porshea Merritt
- 03-31-21
Loved it
I loved reading this book written by my cousin, he's such a talented writer. If your into erotica mixed w/a little thug life this is the perfect read.
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- Raymond Taylor
- 12-31-18
It was ok.
The book was ok, but also easy to lose focus while listening. Could have used a bit more action tho.
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- Natasha Pile
- 08-17-18
Never bored
Never bored is right, this book kept you engaged from start to finish. I could not put this book down.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-13-18
Loved the voice of the reader..
loved it. very good read. listen in a setting & enjoyed the whole book. love
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- Eli
- 09-09-18
I guess it's worth a shot...
The reviews on this were so good, I gave it a listen. It's pretty goofy at times, dramatic in others... A few things threw me off, like I know people in STL and Brasil don't talk like they're from upstate. It's not a bad story, and it's not great either. If I'm in a bind, about to lose a credit, ill give book 2 a shot.
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- glen m. malone
- 09-13-18
horrible story line. narrator did his best..
horrible story line.. narrator did his best to keep it interesting.. I dont recommend this
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