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Reckless

By: Cydney Rax,Niobia Bryant,Grace Octavia

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Reckless

By: Cydney Rax,Niobia Bryant,Grace Octavia

Reckless is an exciting, sexy anthology from three hot authors of urban lit. ''Desperate Housewife'' by Cydney Rax Carmen Foster thinks she has it all -- a perfect house, kids, and marriage -- until she stumbles upon racy texts from her husband, Forrest, to his baby mama, Toni, who desperately wants Forrest back. Carmen has an affair of her own, but when scheming Toni threatens to reveal her secret, revenge takes an unexpected turn. ''Sinful'' by Niobia Bryant A psychologist specializing in addiction, Brie Bailey is surprised to find that her work is affecting her personal life in unexpected ways. When her impulsive behavior leads her into a web of danger, her life spins out of control. ''L.A. Confidential'' by Grace Octavia Stevie Silver, Black Hollywood's sitcom sweetheart, is in for a run of very bad luck. Her conniving assistant, Kristine, has her sights on Stevie's career -- and on her television producer husband. When a series of betrayals comes to a head, more than stardom is at stake.

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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1617730866

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9781617730863

What He's Been Missing

By: Grace Octavia

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What He's Been Missing

By: Grace Octavia

Essence bestseller Grace Octavia returns with a touching, funny and ultimately life-affirming title about a celebrity wedding planner who struggles to find love herself. Character in question Rachel Winslow's friends are convinced that her college ex turned best friend, Ian, is her Mr.Right - even though he's in a relationship with someone else. When Ian confides to Rachel that he plans to propose, she rashly cooks up a plan to win him back, but finds it backfires in a way she could never have predicted...

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Dafina

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0758265409

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9780758265401

His Last Wife

By: Grace Octavia

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His Last Wife

By: Grace Octavia

Since the night Atlanta mayor, self-made millionaire and womaniser Jamison Jackson plummeted from the top floor of a downtown hotel, everyone seems to have profited, from vicious criminals to corrupt politicians. Everyone except his jilted first wife, Kerry. Once a socialite, she's now the prime suspect in Jamison's alleged murder. But she swears she's no killer - and surprisingly, Jamison's widow, Val, agrees. For all they know, it was Coreen, the mother of his secret love child. The reality is, Jamison had a murky past and a long list of enemies lurking....

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Kensington Books

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0758288840

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9780758288844

Something She Can Feel

By: Grace Octavia

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Something She Can Feel

By: Grace Octavia

For a woman with her future all mapped out, life's about to go in a whole new direction. . . Tuscaloosa, Alabama, may not be glamorous, but for Journey Cash, the small Southern town has always been enough. She has a loving husband, a great family, and she brings the house down at church with her beautiful, thunderous singing voice. But Journey wonders if her years as an obedient preacher's daughter have kept her from living the life she is meant to live. . . When Dame, one of her former students, comes to visit after striking it big as a rap star, Journey gets a taste of the fast-lane life that has passed her by. Dame is exciting, unpredictable, and sexy, and Journey is ready to trade in her seemingly perfect existence to simply feel one thing that's real. Soon, she finds herself running from everything in her world into the arms of Dame—and the ride of her life. . . "This wonderful book holds your attention from beginning to end. There are surprises at every turn, and no detail is left unexplained. . .This book will inspire you to take charge of your own life." --Romantic Times

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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0758273843

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9780758273840

His Third Wife

By: Grace Octavia

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His Third Wife

By: Grace Octavia

Surprises aplenty in this highly charged tale of romantic suspense." --Booklist For a man with a past, the top isn't the safest place to be. . . Dark secrets and a string of messy affairs haven't stopped self-made millionaire Jamison Jackson from becoming mayor of Atlanta. But while he may have a gorgeous new wife and new alliances, he can't quite escape his past and those who want to see him fail. There's his jilted first wife, a lover he'd rather forget, and a ruthless faction of old guard politicians and power lords who have no problem getting blood on their hands. And the fact that Jamison's ambitious current wife, Val, schemed and blackmailed her way into his arms--despite his mother's not-so-subtle warnings--is far from the least of his problems. Because everyone's got something to gain from Jamison's losses--and as the games begin, more than his career may be at stake. "Sex, politics, shady characters and plenty of 'mama drama' to be had. A must-read!" --RT Book Reviews

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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0758288832

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9780758288837

Should Have Known Better

By: Grace Octavia

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Should Have Known Better

By: Grace Octavia

Dawn Johnson's sorority sisters thought she made a huge mistake marrying working class Reginald. But Dawn and Reginald have built a beautiful life for themselves and their two children. Dawn can't wait to show everyone how wrong they were - especially when her mega-successful best friend, Sasha, comes to visit. She never expected Sasha and Reginald would betray her in the most shocking and hurtful way imaginable - by running off together. And she never knew how much rage she could hold in her broken heart. With her life a shambles, Dawn will do whatever it takes to regain what she's lost.

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Kensington Books

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0758265387

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9780758265388

His First Wife

By: Grace Octavia

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His First Wife

By: Grace Octavia

Reprinted Edition Kerry Jackson knows exactly where the other woman lives--the one her husband, Jamison, denies exists. He tried to convince Kerry that pregnancy is making her paranoid. But out at 5 A.M., she's determined to catch him in the act. Instead she ends up arrested, wondering how she went from wealthy Atlanta debutante to jilted wife. But the stakes are too high for regrets, even if it means igniting a chain of events that will have shocking consequences for everyone. Because Kerry is Jamison's first wife, and she plans to be his last, even if it means taking her biggest gamble ever. "Octavia creates a wonderful story of love, betrayal and life." --APOOO Book Club Includes bonus material!

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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0758295227

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9780758295224

Playing Hard to Get

By: Grace Octavia

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Playing Hard to Get

By: Grace Octavia

Playing Hard to Get is a chic page-turner starring three New York City 'It Girls' and their troubles of the heart. With a successful career and millionaire boyfriend, Tamia has it all. Then she meets Malik, a sexy guy from Harlem who makes her second-guess everything. Troy has turned from a fun-loving hottie to a Bible-quoting church lady. Everyone thinks she's happy, until some dirty secrets turn her marriage upside down. Wife of pro basketball player Tasha has traded her fabulous life for the suburbs. Bored and starving for action, her desires spin out of control.

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Dafina Books

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0758271425

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9780758271426

Take Her Man

By: Grace Octavia

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Take Her Man

By: Grace Octavia

New York City "It Girl" Troy Smith thought she'd have her ring by spring. But there's been a change in plans. . . Troy is a beautiful, successful black woman who's convinced her boyfriend, Dr. Julian James, is the man of her dreams--until he says he wants a break. Brokenhearted and confused, Troy knows there's only one thing to do: get her girls to throw her an official 3T Break Up Party! Established during their days at Hampton University, the break up party was how Troy, Tamia, and Tasha--"The 3Ts"--survived the drama of relationship bust-ups. Now it's Troy's turn to step out and party again. There's just one problem: Julian's stepping out too. . .with a new sister on his arm. So it's time to get down and dirty and put the 3T Take-Her-Man plan into action. No matter how long it takes, she is going to win back her man. A devilishly entertaining novel, Take Her Man also includes rules, regulations, and recipes for becoming a real life "It Girl". . . "A hilarious and emotional roller-coaster ride of breakups, new relationships and sisterhood." --Romantic Times "Octavia has crafted an enjoyable story that will capture the attention of readers from the very first page." --Rawsistaz Book Club

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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0758245440

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9780758245441

Patternmaster

By: Octavia E. Butler

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Patternmaster

By: Octavia E. Butler

An all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over the human race in this brilliant conclusion to the Patternist saga, from the critically acclaimed author of Parable of the Sower. In the far future, the human race is divided into two groups striving for power. The Patternmaster rules over all, the leader of the telepathic Patternist race whose thoughts can destroy or heal at his whim. The only threat to his power are the Clayarks, mutant humans created by an alien pandemic, who now live either enslaved by the Patternists or in the wild. Coransee, son of the ruling Patternmaster, wants the throne and will stop at nothing to get it, even if it means venturing into the wild mutant-infested hills to destroy a young apprentice -- his equal and his brother.

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Grand Central Publishing

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153876542X

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9781538765425

Political Meritocracy and Populism

Cure or Curse?

By: Mark Chou,Benjamin Moffitt,Octavia Bryant

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Political Meritocracy and Populism

Cure or Curse?

By: Mark Chou,Benjamin Moffitt,Octavia Bryant

Offering the first in-depth analysis of the relationship between populism and political meritocracy, this book asks why states with meritocratic systems such as Singapore and China have not faced the populist challenge to the extent that liberal-democratic states have. Is political meritocracy immune to populism? Or does it fan its flames? Exploring this puzzle, the authors argue that political meritocracies are simultaneously immune and susceptible to populism. The book maintains that political meritocracy’s focus on the intellect, social skills, and most importantly virtue of political leaders can reduce the likelihood of populist actors rising to power; that meritocracy’s promise of upward mobility for the masses can work against elitism; and that rule by the ‘meritorious’ can help avoid crises, diminishing the political opening for populism. However, it also shows that meritocracy does little to eliminate grievances around political, cultural, and social inequality, instead entrenching a hierarchy – an allegedly ‘just’ one. The book ultimately argues that the more established the system of political meritocracy becomes, the more it opens the door to populist resentment and revolt. Pitched primarily to scholars and postgraduate students in political theory, comparative politics, Asian studies, and political sociology, this book fills an important scholarly gap.

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Routledge

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100076057X

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9781000760576

Reckless

By: Cydney Rax,Niobia Bryant,Grace Octavia

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Reckless

By: Cydney Rax,Niobia Bryant,Grace Octavia

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Reckless

Reckless

What He's Been Missing

What He's Been Missing

His Last Wife

His Last Wife

Something She Can Feel

Something She Can Feel

His Third Wife

His Third Wife

Should Have Known Better

Should Have Known Better

His First Wife

His First Wife

Playing Hard to Get

Playing Hard to Get

Take Her Man

Take Her Man

Patternmaster

Patternmaster

Political Meritocracy and Populism

Political Meritocracy and Populism

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