Based on a true life story: As if growing up in the hood wasn’t hard enough, as a biracial half White, half Black girl, LaMonica Powers has to also navigate finding her identity (whatever that means). She’s not accepted in the suburban White schools her mama carts her off to and she’s not fully accepted by the Black community either. Add in a heaping of undiagnosed ADHD, a cup of discipline dealt out “southern style,” throw in some seeds of God given talent and intellect - and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a pretty, hot, ghetto surprise. It would be a miracle if she didn’t fall prey to the statistical forces pulling at her from all sides. This coming of age tale is a cross between “A Hero Ain’t Nothin' But A Sandwich” and “A Child Called It.” If you love banned books then you’ll love this! Trigger warnings: Racial overtones acted out through politically incorrect speech, alcohol abuse, emotional abuse, child abuse, rape, and very mild profanity. Praise For Poor Little Mixed Girl VERY GOOD READ! ANTICIPATION WITH EVERY PAGE, FELT AS IF I WERE THERE...CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK WHEN IT'S RELEASED. ~BILLIE SHEFFIELD SO ENLIGHTENING ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS BOOK! VERY ENLIGHTENING ON SO MANY LEVELS! THIS BOOK GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO WALK IN LA MONICA'S SHOES FOR A WHILE AND I FEEL I AM BETTER OFF BECAUSE OF IT. I THINK THIS IS DEFINITELY A MUST READ FOR EVERYBODY! LET'S KNOW BETTER SO WE CAN DO BETTER WITH OUR KIDS. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT ALL THE LA MONICA'S AND LORD OPEN OUR EYE'S TO SEE THEM AND HELP THEM. IN JESUS NAME! ~JENNIFER JO DANKERT WOW! AUTHOR LAMONIQUE MAC’S NEW MEMOIR IS SO REAL, SO COURAGEOUS, SO INSIGHTFUL, HER VOICE LITERALLY BECOMES THE READER’S INTERNAL VOICE AS PAGES ARE TURNED. THE READER IS LEFT WITH THE FEELING THIS IS THE REAL STUFF. HER REAL LIFE AS SHE HAS EXPERIENCED IT. LIFE AS AN ADOPTED CRACK BABY. A MUST FOR ANY WORKING WITH DISENFRANCHISED CHILDREN AND YOUTH. ~CAROL BRECKINRIDGE SUCH AN AMAZING STORY. YOU SEE MIXED RACES QUITE FREQUENTLY NOWADAYS, BUT DID YOU EVER WONDER WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE FOR THEM? THIS BOOK GIVES YOU INSIGHT ON HOW A BEAUTIFUL CHILD WAS TREATED FOR SOMETHING SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF.. HER RACE. THE AUTHOR GAVE GREAT DETAIL ABOUT HER LIFE AND IT'S SO EMOTIONAL YOU CAN’T HELP BUT TO FEEL COMPASSION. GREAT BOOK AND I CAN’T WAIT TO READ TO PART 2! ~SUELYNN VARGAS Excerpt from Poor Little Mixed Girl – Chapter 5. The Babysitter “Hey young man, is your name Randall?” “Yes ma’am.” “Well, I’m Ms. Demona. I’m helping Mrs. Powers out with LaMonica.” “Oh yes. I’m friends with LaMonica.” “Yes. That’s what I’m here to talk to you about. LaMonica doesn’t need any friends at this time. Especially not any friends that are boys. I’m working with Mrs. Powers to help get LaMonica under control. She comes from a rough background.“ “A rough background?” Randall asked. “Yes. She actually was one of those drug babies.” THE MIXED GIRL SERIES READING ORDER: Book 1: Poor Little Mixed Girl Book 2: Mixed Out (releasing April 7th 2021 & available for preorder) Book 3: Snakes in The Mix (releasing July 4th 2021 & available for preorder)

Based on a true life story: As if growing up in the hood wasn't hard enough, as a biracial half White, half Black girl, LaMonica Powers has to also navigate finding her identity (whatever that means). She's not accepted in the suburban White schools her mama carts her off to and she's not fully accepted by the Black community either. Add in a heaping of undiagnosed ADHD, a cup of discipline dealt out "southern style," throw in some seeds of God given talent and intellect - and you've got yourself a recipe for a pretty, hot, ghetto surprise. It would be a miracle if she didn't fall prey to the statistical forces pulling at her from all sides. This coming of age tale is a cross between "A Hero Ain't Nothin' But A Sandwich" and "A Child Called It." If you love banned books then you'll love this! Trigger warnings: Racial overtones acted out through politically incorrect speech, alcohol abuse, emotional abuse, child abuse, rape, and very mild profanity. Praise For Poor Little Mixed Girl VERY GOOD READ! ANTICIPATION WITH EVERY PAGE, FELT AS IF I WERE THERE...CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK WHEN IT'S RELEASED. BILLIE SHEFFIELD SO ENLIGHTENING ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS BOOK! VERY ENLIGHTENING ON SO MANY LEVELS! THIS BOOK GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO WALK IN LA MONICA'S SHOES FOR A WHILE AND I FEEL I AM BETTER OFF BECAUSE OF IT. I THINK THIS IS DEFINITELY A MUST READ FOR EVERYBODY! LET'S KNOW BETTER SO WE CAN DO BETTER WITH OUR KIDS. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT ALL THE LA MONICA'S AND LORD OPEN OUR EYE'S TO SEE THEM AND HELP THEM. IN JESUS NAME! JENNIFER JO DANKERT WOW! AUTHOR LAMONIQUE MAC'S NEW MEMOIR IS SO REAL, SO COURAGEOUS, SO INSIGHTFUL, HER VOICE LITERALLY BECOMES THE READER'S INTERNAL VOICE AS PAGES ARE TURNED. THE READER IS LEFT WITH THE FEELING THIS IS THE REAL STUFF. HER REAL LIFE AS SHE HAS EXPERIENCED IT. LIFE AS AN ADOPTED CRACK BABY. A MUST FOR ANY WORKING WITH DISENFRANCHISED CHILDREN AND YOUTH. CAROL BRECKINRIDGE SUCH AN AMAZING STORY. YOU SEE MIXED RACES QUITE FREQUENTLY NOWADAYS, BUT DID YOU EVER WONDER WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE FOR THEM? THIS BOOK GIVES YOU INSIGHT ON HOW A BEAUTIFUL CHILD WAS TREATED FOR SOMETHING SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF.. HER RACE. THE AUTHOR GAVE GREAT DETAIL ABOUT HER LIFE AND IT'S SO EMOTIONAL YOU CAN'T HELP BUT TO FEEL COMPASSION. GREAT BOOK AND I CAN'T WAIT TO READ TO PART 2! SUELYNN VARGAS Excerpt from Poor Little Mixed Girl - Chapter 5. The Babysitter "Hey young man, is your name Randall?" "Yes ma'am." "Well, I'm Ms. Demona. I'm helping Mrs. Powers out with LaMonica." "Oh yes. I'm friends with LaMonica." "Yes. That's what I'm here to talk to you about. LaMonica doesn't need any friends at this time. Especially not any friends that are boys. I'm working with Mrs. Powers to help get LaMonica under control. She comes from a rough background." "A rough background?" Randall asked. "Yes. She actually was one of those drug babies." THE MIXED GIRL SERIES READING ORDER: Book 1: Poor Little Mixed Girl Book 2: Mixed Out (releasing March 7th 2021 & available for preorder) Book 3: Snakes in The Mix (releasing July 4th 2021 & available for preorder)

THE MATCHMAKING CHEF COLLECTION The eight Matchmaking Chef novellas When Suzie Matthews (Bed, Breakfast & You) accidentally cooks up a scene that causes her sister to get back together with her high school boyfriend (Home for the Holidays), she wonders if she can help other singletons living in the small mountain town of Legend, Tennessee find the loves of their lives. Being a matchmaker isn't really on her list of things to do--after all, she has a bed & breakfast to run, cookbooks to write, and a television show on the Food Channel to keep up with. But baking is her thing, and perhaps matchmaking can be her thing, too. After all, there is a song going through her head that goes something like this... Matchbaker, Matchbaker, bake me a match? No wait. Make me a match. Nevermind! You get the picture, right? Welcome to Legend, Tennessee. And welcome to the matchbaking, er, matchmaking world of Chef Suzie Matthews.

Growing up biracial or multiracial can come with many stereotypes. Your look may cause you to stand out, when sometimes you just want to fit in. "Mixed Girl" shines light on being biracial by encouraging you to embrace who you are, and how God perfectly created you. With bright illustrations by Morgan Jennings, Serena Haeuser's book promotes self-love, positive affirmation, and confidence.

The Life and Legacy of Sadie De Noir By: David E. Clemons The Life and Legacy of Sadie De Noir is for anyone who has a mind to drive into a career and enhance themselves to be the best they know they can be. Read this book and just maybe you will realize that if Sadie DeNoir can do it, why can’t you? If you dream hard enough for something you want, there should be no stopping you. Go ahead and follow those dreams!

Mixed Out is Part two in The Mixed Girl Series LaMonica Powers has to figure out if she’s the QUEEN or the PAWN in Bishop’s methodical game of life. Her decisions will lead her to a lifestyle she’s never imagined. Who will she trust to guide her – Mama, Bishop, the government, education, or God? Readers of “The Coldest Winter Ever” will love this milder version of a hood romance and coming of age story. Trigger warnings: Some racial overtones, politically incorrect speech, underage drinking, emotional abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and mild profanity. THE MIXED GIRL SERIES READING ORDER: Book 1: Poor Little Mixed Girl Book 2: Mixed Out Book 3: Snakes in The Mix (releasing July 4th 2021 & available for preorder)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.