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Playing Dirty

by Kiki Swinson ...

Narrated by Simi Howe ...

Series series Notorious (Swinson)
Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

Essence #1 best-selling author Kiki Swinson holds nothing back in this sensational tale of a scheming lawyer without limits. Yoshi Lomax loves playing dirty. She'll do whatever it takes to win a case-including bribing cops, sleeping with her superiors, and convincing her DEA pals to make evidence disappear. But when Yoshi runs out of tricks while defending a Haitian mob boss, the gangster makes ... Read more

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Essence #1 best-selling author Kiki Swinson holds nothing back in this sensational tale of a scheming lawyer without limits. Yoshi Lomax loves playing dirty. She'll do whatever it takes to win a case-including bribing cops, sleeping with her superiors, and convincing her DEA pals to make evidence disappear. But when Yoshi runs out of tricks while defending a Haitian mob boss, the gangster makes
... Read more

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A Gangster and a Gentleman

by Kiki Swinson, De'Nesha Diamond ...

Narrated by Corey Allen, Simi Howe ...

Unabridged

7 hours 50 min

Fixtures on the Essence best-seller list, street-lit powerhouses Kiki Swinson and De'nesha Diamond team up to give listeners two delicious stories. In Swinson's "I Need a Gangsta," Melody gives everything to support her husband's business - and he repays her by having an affair. Now she's looking for payback, courtesy of one bad gangster. Diamond's "Gentlemen Prefer Bullets" follows Eli, a ... Read more

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Fixtures on the Essence best-seller list, street-lit powerhouses Kiki Swinson and De'nesha Diamond team up to give listeners two delicious stories. In Swinson's "I Need a Gangsta," Melody gives everything to support her husband's business - and he repays her by having an affair. Now she's looking for payback, courtesy of one bad gangster. Diamond's "Gentlemen Prefer Bullets" follows Eli, a
... Read more

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King Divas

by De'Nesha Diamond ...

Narrated by Soozi Cheyenne, Danielle Collins, Simi Howe, Krystal King, Shari Peele ...

Series series Divas (Diamond)
Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

The most ruthless ride-or-die women of Memphis saved their empire by nearly destroying the streets. But as unexpected new rivals rise and brutal secrets shatter lives, betrayal means winner rules all. Putting out chaos with gasoline is one play that even the women of the Dirty South can't control. One merciless kill vaults good-girl-gone-bad Ta'Shara into gangland's power elite-but an enemy she ... Read more

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The most ruthless ride-or-die women of Memphis saved their empire by nearly destroying the streets. But as unexpected new rivals rise and brutal secrets shatter lives, betrayal means winner rules all. Putting out chaos with gasoline is one play that even the women of the Dirty South can't control. One merciless kill vaults good-girl-gone-bad Ta'Shara into gangland's power elite-but an enemy she
... Read more

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Queen Divas

by De'Nesha Diamond ...

Narrated by Soozi Cheyenne, Elle Cleviden, Danielle Collins, Simi Howe ...

Series series Divas (Diamond)
Unabridged

10 hours 31 min

It's scorched-earth, all-or-nothing war for Memphis' most merciless ride-or-die women, and even their survival skills are no guarantee. And once alliances splinter and explosive revelations rip apart their empire, one diva's revenge will become the ultimate deadly reign. Between total gang exterminations and brutal collateral damage, the stakes have never been higher for the women of the Dirty ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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It's scorched-earth, all-or-nothing war for Memphis' most merciless ride-or-die women, and even their survival skills are no guarantee. And once alliances splinter and explosive revelations rip apart their empire, one diva's revenge will become the ultimate deadly reign. Between total gang exterminations and brutal collateral damage, the stakes have never been higher for the women of the Dirty
... Read more

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless

by Kiki Swinson, Noire ...

Narrated by Simi Howe, Ezra Knight ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

Essence best-selling authors Kiki Swinson and Noire have attracted huge audiences for their sexy, anything-goes fiction. Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless features a novella from each author. Swinson's electric "Shamelessly Rich" showcases a spoiled bad girl facing a life-changing choice. And in Noire's "Puttin' Shame in the Game," three gorgeous ladies set their sights on a wealthy cop. "Kiki ... Read more

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Essence best-selling authors Kiki Swinson and Noire have attracted huge audiences for their sexy, anything-goes fiction. Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless features a novella from each author. Swinson's electric "Shamelessly Rich" showcases a spoiled bad girl facing a life-changing choice. And in Noire's "Puttin' Shame in the Game," three gorgeous ladies set their sights on a wealthy cop. "Kiki
... Read more

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Black Sheep Bargain

by Naima Simone ...

Narrated by Simi Howe ...

Series series Billionaires of Boston
Unabridged

6 hours 37 min

The family bad boy is about to make good but he needs his ex’s help!Outsider CEO Nico Morgan vowed to avenge his mother, who was left brokenhearted when his father abandoned them years ago. Teaming up with his ex, Athena Evans, to infiltrate his father’s high society circles is the first step. But their partnership unleashes long-buriedemotions … and something more. Athena worries Nico’s quest to ... Read more

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The family bad boy is about to make good but he needs his ex’s help!Outsider CEO Nico Morgan vowed to avenge his mother, who was left brokenhearted when his father abandoned them years ago. Teaming up with his ex, Athena Evans, to infiltrate his father’s high society circles is the first step. But their partnership unleashes long-buriedemotions … and something more. Athena worries Nico’s quest to
... Read more
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The Safe House

by Kiki Swinson ...

Narrated by Simi Howe ...

Series series
Unabridged

7 hours 20 min

Packed with "high suspense" and "memorable choices and consequences" (Booklist) Kiki Swinson's novels sizzle with brutally unpredictable characters, breakneck plotting-and a uniquely gritty portrait of Southern life. Now she breaks all the rules as a young woman with two targets on her back tries to keep those she loves-and herself-alive . . . Run for cover It was supposed to be easy money. A few ... Read more

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Packed with "high suspense" and "memorable choices and consequences" (Booklist) Kiki Swinson's novels sizzle with brutally unpredictable characters, breakneck plotting-and a uniquely gritty portrait of Southern life. Now she breaks all the rules as a young woman with two targets on her back tries to keep those she loves-and herself-alive . . . Run for cover It was supposed to be easy money. A few
... Read more

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Big Girls Do Cry

by Carl Weber ...

Narrated by Teresa Floyd, Shari Peele, Korey Jackson, Simi Howe ...

Series series Big Girls Book Club
Unabridged

11 hours 25 min

New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber delivers down-and-dirty fiction about family and tumultuous relationships. In this sequel to Something on the Side, Weber pens the further exploits of curvy ladies who want it all—and get more than they bargained for.Sisters Isis and Egypt kiss the Big Apple goodbye and launch a new chapter of the Big Girls Book Club in Richmond, Virginia. You’ve got to ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber delivers down-and-dirty fiction about family and tumultuous relationships. In this sequel to Something on the Side, Weber pens the further exploits of curvy ladies who want it all—and get more than they bargained for.Sisters Isis and Egypt kiss the Big Apple goodbye and launch a new chapter of the Big Girls Book Club in Richmond, Virginia. You’ve got to
... Read more

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The Sex Chronicles

by Zane ...

Narrated by Hevin Hanover, Simi Howe, Krystal King, Jacqui Long ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

New York Times bestselling author Zane presents a tantalizing short story collection, which is now the basis of the Cinemax series Zane's Sex Chronicles, calls for a sexual revolution and brings forth our favorite characters—Patience James, Maricruz, Lyric, Eboni, and Ana Marie—as they balance common day-to-day issues, a slew of hot sex, and the fine men in the big city.Anyone who thinks that men ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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New York Times bestselling author Zane presents a tantalizing short story collection, which is now the basis of the Cinemax series Zane's Sex Chronicles, calls for a sexual revolution and brings forth our favorite characters—Patience James, Maricruz, Lyric, Eboni, and Ana Marie—as they balance common day-to-day issues, a slew of hot sex, and the fine men in the big city.Anyone who thinks that men
... Read more

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Somebody Else's Man

by Daaimah S. Poole ...

Narrated by Simi Howe ...

Unabridged

7 hours 20 min

Best-selling author Daaimah S. Poole cooks up a juicy page-turner with Somebody Else's Man. Nikki's life was a wreck-three years wasted with a deadbeat boyfriend, and then a huge fight with her best friend Tia. Now, with a promotion at work and a loving new man-who respects her-life is finally going as planned. Until one day, when Tia reveals a secret that will blow Nikki's new life apart. ... Read more

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Best-selling author Daaimah S. Poole cooks up a juicy page-turner with Somebody Else's Man. Nikki's life was a wreck-three years wasted with a deadbeat boyfriend, and then a huge fight with her best friend Tia. Now, with a promotion at work and a loving new man-who respects her-life is finally going as planned. Until one day, when Tia reveals a secret that will blow Nikki's new life apart.
... Read more

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The Hot Box

A Novel

by Zane, Zane ...

Narrated by Simi Howe, Krystal King ...

Unabridged

8 hours 26 min

Zane spoils her fans in this scintillating New York Times bestseller about about two women, four men, two love triangles and the drama that unfolds."Hot Box" is a baseball drill that can be played with three or more players and two to four bases. The players take turns being fielders and runners, ultimately trying to tag the rest of the players out. In The Hot Box, best friends Milena and Lydia ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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Zane spoils her fans in this scintillating New York Times bestseller about about two women, four men, two love triangles and the drama that unfolds."Hot Box" is a baseball drill that can be played with three or more players and two to four bases. The players take turns being fielders and runners, ultimately trying to tag the rest of the players out. In The Hot Box, best friends Milena and Lydia
... Read more

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To Love & Betray

by Shelly Ellis ...

Narrated by Simi Howe ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Chesterton Scandal
Unabridged

9 hours 25 min

For the wealthy Murdochs of Chesterton, Virginia, managing scandalous damage and killer drama is now their only chance at survival . . . For Evan Murdoch, the bad news just won't stop. As he battles an attempted murder charge, he's on the verge of getting forced out of the family corporation-and fears he can't trust his new wife, Lelia. Enter savvy family matriarch Ida, whose wild-card schemes ... Read more

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For the wealthy Murdochs of Chesterton, Virginia, managing scandalous damage and killer drama is now their only chance at survival . . . For Evan Murdoch, the bad news just won't stop. As he battles an attempted murder charge, he's on the verge of getting forced out of the family corporation-and fears he can't trust his new wife, Lelia. Enter savvy family matriarch Ida, whose wild-card schemes
... Read more

Also available as: eBook