Monday, January 11, 2016

Sneak Peek | Diamond In The Ruff 3: Relief by Yolanda Diamond

Available January 13, 2016

Synopsis

YOLESE, is tricked by her first love and hustler, CETRON, to return home to Atlanta with their son, TAY TAY. He feeds her addiction, beats her and sends her back to the strip to sell dope.

RITA, her cousin, robs a businessman, who purchases dope from Yolese. He attacks and rapes her for the debt of Rita.

Yolese breaks an irrational, conning addict’s foot that owes her as the geeked junkie drives off dragging Yolese onto her knees while pregnant. She gets the shock of her life when she gives birth to a bi-racial baby created by the violent rapist.

SEAN, a young addict reunites with TIMMY, a career criminal friend of his that takes Yolese hostage. She is drugged and repeatedly raped for days before being forced to drive away from a burglary at gunpoint. Timmy threatens to kill her children, taking police on a high speed chase. They crash, killing a family of four. Ultimately, going to trial gains her a lengthy sentence. While serving time, Yolese tracks down the victim’s family to make amends.

Yolese dreams of becoming a bestselling author is at stake when she signs a triple deal. Now she faces her most deceptive betrayers yet, and it will take every ounce of strength she has to walk away and overcome the devastating hurt to see her dreams come true and make it back home.

Yolese is no longer the naïve inmate who has her heart smashed to pieces by Raw, her ex-fiancé.  Now as a successful writer, she finds peace, support and is granted parole after nearly two decades.

Sneak Peek

Chapter 1

My stomach knotted up at the thought of being back in Atlanta and knowing I would have to face Cetron gave me diarrhea. It made me nervous as hell. I can’t believe I agreed to come back home to him. After all I did for him; he just kept on pushing me and kept on cheating. Yeah, I’m still trying to figure out the reason I’m giving him another chance after he took my baby away from me.
I’ve heard it said on many occasions, that when you’re in love, you’ll do foolish things; things way out of the ordinary? Things that you wouldn’t normally do if you weren’t blinded by that four letter word, LOVE. And since I’m being real about it, denying that I stopped loving him didn’t get me far.
I waited until the two guys walking by were gone before I went back into the house. It was a beautiful town house with a large living room and large kitchen. Three bedrooms, 2- ½ baths, hardwood floors and the ceiling were almost cathedral. It was better than the little house I’d left out in Colorado, but not as nice as my old house. Money was tight for the moment, especially since I wasn’t quite over my addiction.
I maintained my hour glass figure and round butt. My blondish braids stopped right at my shoulders. I hadn’t been to a gym in a long time, but I still had thick thighs, voluptuous hips and shapely legs; though my best asset was my sexy full lips that are every man’s wish and many women’s vision of an oral fantasy. I could definitely bring pleasure if I must say so myself. 
My family was happy to have me home, though I had stayed in touch with them the few months I was gone. After the first month of having some peace I thought I would go crazy the second month from boredom, loneliness and being away from my best friend. Her name was cocaine.
I got fixed right up the second day I was back in the ATL after I’d dropped my son off over at my sister’s crib. I know what you’re thinking, but I couldn’t help it. Besides, having to face Cetron was enough to make me want to do a Scarface and snort up a platter. I found out later, luckily that I didn’t kill his trifling behind or shoot his wood off. The bullet hit him in the thigh. When we talked it through, over the phone, he promised that he had forgiven me. We’ll see when he arrives.
I’m figuring Cetron will arrive a little later than he said just to throw me off. He’ll do it just to try to make me think he’s not anxious to see me. When how many other times before I left him did he remember to come home on time? Or come home at all for that matter? If I hadn’t known any better, I would have really thought that he’d forgotten the address. Believing him would be one job I’ll gladly dispute. I hadn’t learned how to ignore his creative ego. He could be very artistic when it came to scheming. 
I went to shower, then lotioned up. I checked to see what time it was, then double-checked the window. Over the last hour, nervousness had grown from slight to huge. At five I warmed up one of those cheap box pizzas that you get for 89 cents or two for a dollar. I still hadn’t learned how to cook and it didn’t matter any way because I wasn’t trying to be romantic with a candle light dinner. My meeting with Cetron was to clear the air, try to have some normalcy and be a family.
Cetron should be here by six and if money is really green, he’ll be gone by seven. Luckily, we had gotten through the hard part by phone. That gave me one less problem to deal with. I didn’t need the headache. I had given our situation a lot of thought. I still had love for Cetron; he was the father of my child. I just loved him.
So I told myself. But don’t even get me started on that subject; if I could turn back time.
My stomach was torn up and I couldn’t stay off the ceramic throne. So once my stomach was completely empty again, I took another quick shower. I stepped out with my bronze body dripping wet and flopped on my bed not caring that my sky blue comforter was getting wet because I was too busy day dreaming about Cetron.
To calm myself down I cut some music on. Johnny Gill’s sexy voice never let a woman down. I rubbed some scented body lotion on that was seductive and ten minutes later I was feeling refreshed. I stood in my closet naked trying to figure out what to put on, my heart pounding like crazy in anticipation of seeing Cetron.
When I heard the doorbell, I scrunched up my face. I wondered who in the hell it could be because Cetron slow ass was never on time. He’s so slow he’ll miss his own funeral.
I snatched the fluffy pink towel from the corner of my bed and wrapped it around me. I walked past Tay Tay’s toy filled room, past my neutral colored den and into my mahogany and white living room. I opened the door ready to give a verbal attack to the clown interrupting my time and was knocked clean off my square. Cetron stood there dressed in green Guess jeans and a short sleeve, white and green shirt to match. He looked like a chewy caramel stick of Twix and I was ready to take a bite. “Cetron…”
“Yolese, you look surprised and ready to get into something,” smirked Cetron, touching my neck.
“Technically, I am,” I stuttered.
“Ready to get into something?” he questioned, licking his full lips.
“Surprised that you are earlier.” A smile eased across my face at his flirting, which made me blush. And looking into his sexy hazel eyes didn’t help either. As many times as I’d tried to get over him, I couldn’t. He still had that hypnotizing effect on me. I still loved him.
“Are we gon’ stand here or what?” questioned Cetron. I stepped back so he could come in. As I turned and started walking back to my room, I could feel his eyes watching my booty bounce from side to side. He followed me to the bedroom. I knew that was dangerous, but oh well. I’d rather flirt than fight. I needed to see where his head was and if he had changed at all. He talked a good game over the phone, but what gangster didn’t?
“Who told you to come past the living room?” I said, turning to face Cetron.
Before he answered, I noticed him taking in everything. My bedroom was decorated in blue and peach. I had a wood bed with thick carved post. The hard wood floor was to a high shine. A full length mirror was always mandatory; it covered the wall closest to the closet. A few pictures lined the wall with two paintings. I called his name, snapping him out of whatever he was thinking about.
“Where is my son?”
“With Colese,” I responded while turning to go to my closet. Anita Baker’s “Sweet Love” was playing. “We’ve had this conversation before and I hope we have an understanding that Tay Tay is my son too.” Here his slick ass go.
“I’m sorry. You’re right baby, we’re a family,” he said trying to coax me into not getting mad. My baby meant everything to me. I had slipped too many times already and hoped I never had to be separated from him again over something stupid. So, as long as Cetron didn’t try to serve me with his imaginative temperament, I could tolerate anything else. I really hoped I could handle the agreement. More than a dozen times I’d had Cetron to trick me…to betray me.
“We both agreed to forgive and let the past go. All I’m asking you to do is stick to it,” I said firmly, walking from the closet with a one piece blue jumper suit in hand.
“I got something I want to stick,” Cetron said, walking towards me with mischievous smile on his face. “I miss yo candy box.” Talking slang was a habit for him.
I stopped, cocked my head to the side, grinning, one raised eyebrow and replied, “Oh, do you really?”
Sex had been the last thing on my mind while I was out in Colorado. I was trying to keep my mind from wondering how many more women Cetron had been sticking his pole in. Hell, catching him red-handed with the Jap was what almost made me shoot it off anyway. They should be happy I didn’t kill them. Men ain’t shit, but the power of their magic stick is a whole different story.
“You know I do,” he answered seductively, reaching for my towel.
He was leaning in so close his cheek rubbed against mine. He would only have to kiss me to gain full control.
“Show me,” I said grazing my lips against his neck, then his ear.
Now Al Green was singing about love and happiness that made me not care that I was standing there ass-butt naked. When Cetron’s tongue started dancing with mine that was all she wrote. Our bodies were close and trust me; it only took a hot minute to help him out of his clothes. My mammilla’s and joy button were at attention. My pleasure cove instantly became moist, it pulsated. I couldn’t stop the waves of heat that was drowning me. S~~~! I couldn’t help it. He slid his hand like a credit card and greedily took my peaches in his hot mouth.
“You ain’t said nothing but a word.” Cetron removed his hand and put two fingers in his mouth before he kneeled and let his tongue become my Visa Gold card. Dayum…
I didn’t have anything to balance myself on so I attached my hands to his head and planted my feet to the cool floor. My body contorted in bliss as he gave me a tongue bath. I couldn’t fight that fire if I wanted to. He had some hellafied skills when it came to the cavity search with his mouth.
“Sss…” I cooed while utilizing his dome and broad shoulders for support. The desert was quickly nourished with my oasis. Cetron knew I liked being frisky and I didn’t bother to hold back how good he was making me feel when his tongue probed deeper, then firmly manipulated my pearl. When my body jerked and I let out a loud whine, Cetron knew he had accomplished his mission. 
He had for me, but I knew he would never just let me enjoy the pleasure without him getting his too. A lot of times he’d just leave me hanging. Cetron would bust one, get up and go. So I’m incompletely shocked. Maybe he is serious about changing and loving me.
“Turn around,” said Cetron; standing up. His face was covered with sweet juices. I obeyed as he placed his sturdy hands on my waist and walked me toward the mirror. I could feel his hard muscle pressing against my apple bottom as he leaned me forward. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, he had a devilish look on his face. The half-cocky smile he displayed told me exactly what he was thinking as he spread my seasoned roast.
The side of my face and peaches were pressed against the sparkling glass as I felt him press me from behind. 
“You couldn’t wait?”
“No baby. You’ve been away from me long enough,” responded Cetron, pressing closer. His hands were getting a little bit busier. One was concentrating on my joy button while the other one would smack my roast between breaths. Together we rocked rhythmically until we both experienced explosion after explosion. 
Sweaty and exhausted we crashed on the bed. We stayed on replay for the next four days. On the fifth day, Cetron moved back in. Within two weeks after generously giving me all of the powder I wanted to feed my addiction, he had me agreeing to push his dope through the dangerous streets of Atlanta again. I began to feel as if I was running short on time. Time in my life. I should write a book about my life and all I’ve been through before it’s too late, I thought, making another fat line disappear up my nose.

Part 1 and Part 2 are both available on Amazon.

Diamond In The Ruff 3: Relief will be available January 13, 2016.

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Sneak Peek | Tomahawk 2: Cat's Claw by Erica Hale

Available January 11, 2016

Synopsis

Victor Moore thought he had finally found happiness. The woman that he loves is back in his arms, his team is stronger than ever. But in his line of work hope for the best but expect the worst. The team will take on a ruthless drug dealer, whose means to get back the ones he love will put Moore's family in danger. 

Cat's Claw moves at jet speed blurring the lines of what you would do for love.

Sneak Peek

I thought about the first time that her and I made love.  I was working for the secret service then, I had to go to Vegas for a stupid training class.  Tonya and I had only been dating for a few months but it didn't take long for me to get hooked on her.  Without a second thought I invited her to come with me and to my delight she agreed to come.
I played it cool, offering to pay for her own room.  Under the guise that she didn't want to waste money, we registered into the hotel as Mr. and Mrs. Moore.  The flight was exhausting, the humidly equaled Hell.  By the time we got into the hotel, both of collapsed on the king sized bed.
Recalling, her eyes fluttered up catching me staring down at her.  "Stop it." She said pushing me on my chest but kept her hand in place.  My mind was racing, I didn't want her to think that I carried her over two thousand miles to bed her.  I searched her face for an answer, for the slightest hint of want, anything.  Tonya scooted closer to me, tucking her head under my chin.  "You smell so good."  Brushing her little nose on my Adam's apple.  I nearly lost it.
She kissed my neck, soft little pecks moving up under my chin to my jawline.  Giving tiny bites on my bottom lip.  I couldn't move this woman had left me completely paralyzed. I willed my hands to move up her waist pulling her closer to me.  The nuances of clothes was killing me.  "Do you want this?"  I whispered in her hair.  "Tell me, do you want me?"  Tonya had me weak, still fully clothed I was naked before her.  Vulnerable.
Tonya nibbled on her own lip-eyes dilated.  "Do you want me?"  If she wasn't less than an inch from my face I wouldn't have heard her. She whispered softly. Those big, timber brown eyes traced every one of my features.  As I did the same.  The big deep dimple on her left cheek, button nose, full pouty lips.  When God created woman he was thinking solely about her.  My Tonya.
"I want you more than water."  And just like that, clothes and time melted away.  I was nothing close to a virgin; but I had never made love like that.  The moment was perfect, sheets rumpled up.  Tonya's hair fanned over my pillow.  The smell of her sex was intoxication.  She had put her mark on me and I was stuck.
Needless, to say the training courses were forgotten other plans were cancelled.  At the end of that weekend I knew that I couldn't live without her.

Part 1 is available now on Amazon.


Tomahawk 2: Cat's Claw will be available January 11, 2016

#SundayExcept 002 Deadly Secrets Revealed by E. Bowser #Paranormal #Romance

Available January 18, 2016
Synopsis

The Deadly Secrets is an exciting series focused on Taria, Michael, Quinn, and LaToya – friends and lovers, who are fighting against the forces of evil. Deadly Secrets Revealed is book II in this series and it begins where Deadly Secrets finished off at.
This book presents many questions, such as: will Quinn get to LaToya in time to save her life? How will being kidnapped affect her and her baby? Will Taria die from her plan to bring Damon down or will Michael be able to save her - both from herself and Damon? Michael’s secrets has come back with a deadly bite to haunt him. His brother Damon is targeting everything he holds close to him. With unseen enemies around every corner will they all make it out alive? Will more secrets be revealed to turn their lives upside down once again? Or, will this be their end?

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

#SneakPeek The Wife of A Texas Hustler by Mesha Mesh #UrbanFiction #AARomance

Available January 8, 2016

SNEAK PEEK

Chapter 1
Vic
           Kush clouds smothered the air as I drove down Martin Luther King Blvd with Montez in the passenger seat of my 2003 Nissan Maxima, bumping a local rapper named Seven Tha Great through the speakers. The way he spit his lyrical genius, mixed with the weed, elevated our minds to new heights; much like outer space. I never was much of a smoker but I indulged sometimes with my baby when we wanted to kick back, relax, and get freaky. Heavy eyelids, a dry mouth, and a choking cough after inhaling a puff of the Kush caused me to swerve into the inner lane. Being that I had a fast reflex, I was able to quickly get us where we needed to be. The fire from the blunt had begun to burn the tip of his fingers, so Montez quickly opened the window to throw it out and an abundance of smoke went right out with it.  
           From the corners of my eye, I secretly admired the way my Latino papi sat in the passenger seat looking sexy as shit. His thick black curly hair peeked from under his Dallas Cowboy's snapback, looking all silky smooth, and I couldn't wait to run my fingers through it. His deep hazel eyes bore into my soul each time he glanced in my direction and the way he licked his full pink lips sent chills running down my spine, straight to my panties. He wore a Troy Aikman throwback Dallas Cowboy's jersey, some starched down Guess jeans, and a fresh pair of blue Chuck Taylors on his feet. His six-foot two-inch frame was one of nothing but pure sexiness with tattoos covering his chest and arms. Unadulterated lust completely captivated me, causing my eyes to linger on him a little too long and I swerved in the inner lane once again, but quickly regained control.
           Loud sirens and red, white, and blue lights glared in the rearview mirror, alerting me that the hot boys were on my tail. Nervousness seemed to devour our highs as we sluggishly started to panic. In an attempt to clear out the clouds of intoxicating smoke, I expeditiously tapped the control on my door to let the windows down. Fresh air instantaneously breezed inside my vehicle and I deeply inhaled to relax my lungs.
           "Where the weed at?" I asked Montez, who was sitting in the passenger seat shaking his head, while silently preparing himself for his trip to jail.
           "It's right here," he said as he held it in front of him where I could see.
           "Hurry up and give it to me," I instructed as I pulled into the parking lot of Erykah Badu's club, with the police right on my tail.
           His eyebrows rose with suspicion of my request. "What you about to do?"
           "Just give it here, damn," I fussed and then snatched it out his hand.
           Tonight's smoke session wasn't his fault at all; it was actually my idea, so I wasn't going to let him go down for it. With haste, I stuffed the Kush in the seat of my panties and got the air freshener out of the arm rest to spray the car. After I was done, he handed me a piece of gum and then placed a piece in his mouth. My jaws hurt from vigorously chewing the piece of gum like it would contain any remnants of marijuana on my breath. While waiting for the officer to arrive, I scolded myself for being so careless. I impatiently waited for him to get out but he wasn't coming fast enough. Out of curiosity, I sneakily glanced out the side mirror to see if the officer was a man or woman, so I would know which way I would approach the situation. My prayers were answered when I saw that it was a man and I sprang into action. I unbuttoned the top three buttons on my shirt, exposing my black lace bra, and pushed my breast up so they could stand at their highest point. Since the officer was still sitting in the car running my plates, I had time to gloss my lips and run my fingers through my hair. Montez eyed me while I got ready for my performance and I winked my eye; watch me work.
           "Hello ma'am," the officer greeted as he approached my car. "Do you know why I pulled you over?" he asked as he flashed the light in the car, so he could get a better view of Montez.
           I slightly leaned further back into my seat, in order to block his view of my man. "No sir, I honestly figured you pulled me over because you saw a cute face that you wanted to meet," I flirted while biting my bottom lip and openly checking him out.
He was rather nice looking; I must admit. He stood at about five foot ten, caramel skin, with muscles in his arms that seemed to be too big for his shirt. On his face he wore a neatly trimmed goatee with a thin beard that connected along the jawline. He had full chocolate lips, thick bushy eyebrows, and his hair was cut low with waves that were clearly visible.
He slightly smiled at my statement. "You are nice looking but that isn't why I stopped you. The reason I stopped you was because you swerved into the inner lane and when the window came down, a cloud of smoke flew out."
"Sorry about that, officer. I just picked my brother up from the airport and we had to smoke a blunt to clear our heads before we made it to our dad's wake. He was killed a few days a go by an officer in North Dallas," I replied as I leaned closer to the window, so he could get a good look at my succulent breast.
He licked his lips as his eyes zoned in on the prized melons that sat nicely on my chest. "I'm sorry to hear that. Since it's such a tragic time in your life and your dad was killed by an officer of the law, I'm going to let you off with a warning this time. The next officer may not be so nice, so I suggest you save the recreational drug use until you get home."
"Thank you, officer," I replied as I stuck my head out of the window to get a better look at his badge. "Officer Jackson. I promise we will not do anything to get in anymore trouble tonight." I smiled brightly.
"Okay," he replied as he wrote something down on a ticket. "Is it okay if we exchange numbers, so I can take you out some time?"
"Sure, Officer Jackson. My name is Vic and you can reach me at three-six-seven-zero-eight-nine-two."
"Okay, I got you. You two be careful and stay out of trouble," he warned as he stepped away to go to his squad car.
"I sure will sexy, make sure you hit me up tonight," I replied as I cranked up the car.
I wasted no time smashing the gas and burning out of the parking lot, leaving the officer behind. I congratulated myself for a job well done, patted the twins with love, and turned up the radio, celebrating to a Lil Wayne jam. I was so engrossed with myself that I wasn't paying any attention to Montez. Everything was cool and I was on cloud nine, once again, until I glanced over at my boo. Seeing that he still hadn't said a word kind of made the nervous feeling return. I needed to find out what's wrong with him.
"You alright Papi?" I asked, somewhat afraid that he would be upset that I gave the officer my correct number.
I don't know what came over me when I did that. Yea, it was out of line but damn, he was sexy as shit. Although he didn't have a chance in the world with me, I still wanted to keep him in the pocket for a rainy day.
"I'm chilling girl! Just tryna get my heartrate to slow down. I was scared as shit," he laughed.
"You not mad at me for giving him my number?"
"Hell nah, we may need that nigga one day," he said as he leaned over to kiss my cheek.
That's why that nigga is my nigga, we be on the same shit at all times. I so love that man.
"Do you still want to go to the hotel or just go home?" I asked as I made a right on Robert B. Cullum.
"It's up to you Mami, it's your night. It's all about you."
"Well, I say we just go home. It will save us some money, plus, I'm not really feeling like kicking it anymore after that close encounter."
"Are you sure? It's all up to you. We're good, so we can splurge a little if you really want to, Mami."
What he said was all great but after almost getting caught up with the officer, I just wanted to go home. Being that close to losing your freedom can kind of put things in perspective for you. Yeah, true, we did have the money to spend at the moment but I was looking at the bigger picture. All I got to do is let my baby stack his bread now and we play extremely hard later.
A week later, I finally received a call from the officer who I had met that night and he wanted to meet me for lunch. Montez told me it was cool if I go, so I got cute and headed on out. While having a nice lunch, we lightly talked about our lives and come to find out, we were cousins. My dad's older half-brother on his father's side is his father. What a blessing that is! After learning our family ties, I went on and told him the truth about Montez and he stated he already knew.

Available January 8, 2016

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Submit Your Nominations for the AAMBC Awards Today!


Hello everyone! Hope you all are having an awesome Saturday!

The AAMBC Awards nominations are now open! If it's not too much to ask, plus it would make me very happy if you nominate Vaneka Miles ....yep that's me, as Literary Activists of the Year &/or Blogger of the Year!

I really do believe I deserve it, I mean who wouldn't think they should be nominated for a particular category that they are into? I'm not pressuring you or anything, (sike, lol) come on now, Nominate Me!

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Please nominate me (Vaneka Miles) as 'Literary Activists of the Year' and 'Blogger of the Year' if you believe I deserve it, thank you!

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Friday, January 1, 2016

2016 Goodreads Reading Challenge


Hello everyone & Happy New Year! Are you taking the 2016 Goodreads Reading Challenge? Comment below if you are, as well as how many books you are challenging yourself to read this year.

I am challenging myself to read at least 350 books this year. It will be difficult due to my busy schedule, but being that I love to read & plus I'm a Book Reviewer, it shouldn't be too much of a challenge (At least I hope so, lol.) 

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Happy Reading! I hope you all fulfill your challenge & if you haven't signed up for the challenge, please consider doing so. Reading is fundamental! Best Wishes & Much Love!

-Vaneka

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