March 2008 APOOO Reviews
Discover the best fiction and African American reads from March 2008 with APOOO's curated book reviews. Explore powerful stories like *He's Saved-- But is He for Real?* by Kimberley Brooks and street lit gems including *In My Hood II* and *Pitbulls In A Skirt*. Dive into compelling dramas, urban tales, and inspirational journeys—perfect for your next must-read.
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When the Lights Go Down
by Rachel Skerritt
Kahli doesn't play dating games. Why waste time with Mr Wrong? But on a summer break in New York, Kahli meets the one man who's guaranteed to make her girlfriends swoon. Darius is the hottest thing in R n B, and it isn't long before he wants more from her than her opinion on his music - and Kahli finds herself happy to accommodate him, all summer long. But come autumn it's time to return home and back to reality. Kahli has to ask herself some important questions about how much she gets from her famous lover - and what's really important when the lights go down...
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Dance Into Destiny
by Sherri L. Lewis
Through divine intervention, two women--Keeva, a wealthy socialite, and Shara, a shy and devout woman--form a powerful friendship that helps them discover God's destiny in their lives. Original.
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Never Knew Love Like This Before (Urban Soul Presents) (Urban Soul Presents)
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In My Hood II
by Endy
You thought there would be no one left in the hood after the horrible chain of murders that occurred in In My Hood. But the 'hood don't stop living; the saga only continues with a new breed of street dwellers to take their place. Nettie's back to wreak havoc on the city of Newark by targeting the HNIC, Leory "Big Roy" Jenkins. But she is not alone. She recruits Ishmael's old squad, along with a few people of her own and takes getting money by any means necessary to a new llevel. But there's a new cat on the block and his name is Wild. The name is self-explanatory and he has the same vision in sight: to conquer and destroy Leroy. Nettie and Wild join forces sto create the illest crew Essex County has seen in decades. Greed and jealousy rear their ungly heads amoung the crew, causing a turmoil of destruction that reveals Nettie's ultimate secret. Will Nellie trade in the blade she sucked on for years for a gun? Or will the 'hood take her first?
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Pitbulls In A Skirt (The Cartel Publications Presents)
by Mikal Malone
Inside Emerald City (one of D.C.'s deadliest projects), there are four women who are the girlfriends of the Emerald City Squad. The Squad controls the drug game and the girls control who goes in and out. Things begin to fall apart when two members of the Squad get killed and one member gets caught with another woman on the side.
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He's Saved-- But is He for Real?
by Kimberley Brooks
In her sequel to inspirational romance He's Fine, But Is He Saved? Kimberley Brooks takes another look at the lives of Michelle, Liz and Sandy. Michelle is falling for friend David, but her feelings are thrown into confusion when her old boyfriend returns; Liz's insecurity and jealousy are threating her two great blessings - her calling as a minister and a man who loves her; Sandy's had the strength to get her ex out of her life, but meeting a spiritual man to replace him isn't easy, and soon loneliness leads her to someone who should be off-limits...
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Heaven Bound
by Montre Bible
From the acclaimed author of "Heaven Sent" comes a compelling, inventive sequel that combines spirituality with a fascinating supernatural twist.
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Jezebel
by Jacquelin Thomas
A modern retelling of the biblical story of Jezebel chronicles the exploits of manipulative Georgia beauty Jessie Belle, who, as part of her plans to escape town, weds trusting pastor Traynor Devereaux, who has no idea that his cunning birde is not only planning for a whole new life but is also running from a past that could destroy both of their reputations.