Accused by Yasmin Shiraz @yasminshiraz #spotlight


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The Retaliation Saga continues in Accused…

An easier and more peaceful life seemed to be destined for Ahmed and Tashera when they left Washington, DC and entered Georgia Atlantic University. But when Ahmed is accused of a crime that he didn’t commit and begins to be tried in the media, his popularity plummets, his self-esteem suffers, and his dreams of playing college basketball disappear.

Meanwhile, there is a serial rapist on campus who has been attacking freshman girls at record numbers and forcing them to keep silent. As Tashera learns about the girls, she begins to close in on the rapist. But is the attacker too crafty to be caught? Will the state prosecutor ignore key evidence to instead focus on the fame that comes with convicting a high profile basketball star?

Tashera is beyond stressed as she divides her time between trying to find enough evidence to clear Ahmed while at the same time stopping the rapist who roams the campus of Georgia Atlantic. Ahmed and Tashera’s journey into a new life away from home is more challenging than they ever thought that it would be.

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Yasmin Shiraz

Yasmin Shiraz is the author of The Blueprint for My Girls as well as The Blueprint for My Girls in Love. She is an empowerment speaker and program developer who has delivered programs and keynotes based on her books.

She is the author of the ALA’s Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers selection, Retaliation. She has spoken at over 100 colleges nationwide on topics such as empowerment, black history and hip hop culture.

She is an award winning film director as her film, Can She Be Saved? won 4 film awards including Best New film.

When not writing books, she produces documentaries for her company, Still Eye Rise Films.

 

Call It Fate by Elizabeth Wyke @elizabeth_wyke #Debut #Spotlight


Discovering a long-kept secret…

Helped by a mysterious stranger…

Sometimes, fate takes you by surprise.

Locating a book in the campus library unexpectedly embarks college sophomore, Hannah McCurry, into a life-altering journey as she stumbles across something she never expected. A secret not only protected from the world at large, but essentially hidden, specifically, from her.

Joining Hannah, with a secret of his own, is the gloriously handsome librarian, Spencer Rush. Meeting him was fate. Trusting him was a choice. But falling for him was beyond her control.

Through her life-changing quest, doubts increase while truths of her past are unveiled. Two seemingly unrelated instruments become the keys to unlocking her future. A book. And a stranger.

Call it FATE. Call it INTENSE. Definitely call it HEAT.

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Hi friends! Thanks so much for stopping by my website! I’m Elizabeth Wyke, author of the new-adult, romantic sci-fi book, Call It Fate.

Though a Colorado native, I’ve lived most of my life where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, in the great state of Oklahoma. Here I live with a ton of testosterone… my amazing husband, two incredible sons, and three dogs – two of which are also male, and thus testosterone-driven, as well. Most of my free time (i.e. after the kids are asleep) is spent replenishing what dwindling estrogen levels remain, by reading and writing sappy love stories.

I discovered my love for creative writing as a teenager, and always dreamed of penning a full-length novel, but honestly never thought I’d really do it. Then after falling in love with so many indie authors, I thought to myself, “Well if they were brave enough to do it, certainly I can be too, right?” So in-between my duties as wife and mommy, I took some online writing classes to polish the attempt, and from the very first writing assignment, the idea of Call It Fate was born. I knew right then I would eventually turn it in to a book. And here we are!

I’m a total Facebook junkie, and hope you take a second to like my page over there so we can connect, and really stay connected long-term!

I’ve said before some of my other “healthy” (ok, maybe not so healthy) addictions are über-sweet coffee drinks, and all things Maroon 5. But I’m really just a big fan of music in general. It plays a huge role in my writing, and also day-to-day life, motivating me to kick it in gear and fold some laundry, or clean up the dishes. I’ve often said, “a workout is only as good as its playlist”…but really, that could be said for just about everything in my daily life.

I’m always on the lookout for new books, and new music, so please let me know what you love! I’m eager to hear your suggestions, so bring ‘em on!

Thanks again for stopping by! I can’t wait to connect with you!

Happy Reading!

Lizzie

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Retaliation by Yasmin Shiraz @yasminshiraz #review


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If you like gritty inner city drama, grab this one. The story takes place in D.C. and centers around Marion Barry High School.The main characterisTashera Odom. She is a sweet, smart, caring, and loyal to her mom Sheila and brother Khalil. Khalil is paralyzed, so he doesn’t do anything but play video games and stew in his own anger. We follow Tashera, her boyfriend Ahmed and a group of girls through a very troubling fight. These three girls have motive, brought on by Ahmed doing Jessica wrong, to hurt Tashera. When she is seriously beaten the story turns to different forms of “retaliation”. Never have I been so affected by this type of violence. When the motive is actually spoken of I was shocked. No spoilers but I will say bravo to Yasmin Shiraz! What a talented author. These two girls latch onto Jessica’s anger and take over. DeCalia and Alex are equally responsible. I thought the worst was DeCalia. Then their family life comes into play and it made me think. They took someone else s fight, made it their own and suffered greatly for their choices. It was a very real story where one little misunderstanding is at the root of the evil.Just the one conversation started a streak of retaliation that affected so many. Tashera’s Mom, I loved her! Sheila was a single parent dealing with the death of her husband and the fact that the gangs ruined her son. The Duece Tres gang is a scary situation. The things that the rivals do to each other is hard to read about. It makes you think!This book is rich in every aspect. I enjoyed how Ahmed and Tashera were portrayed. There was nothing I didn’t like here. The authors writing, language, and thorough knowledge of the inner city kept me glued to the book. It is important to recognize good writing, this is good writing! I also liked that the author used herself as a character. It was a so smart to have Tashera question herself, her brother’s lifestyle, and her Mom. When she had a question, she wrote to Yasmin who spoke at her school. During the lecture that Yasmin gave, Tashera really listened and wanted to use a little conflict resolution in her own life. I applaud the author for writing an excellent book. I am moving on now to Accused, book 2 I am so excited. I like Ahmed and Tashera going away to college together.
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Yasmin Shiraz

Yasmin Shiraz is the author of The Blueprint for My Girls as well as The Blueprint for My Girls in Love. She is an empowerment speaker and program developer who has delivered programs and keynotes based on her books.

She is the author of the ALA’s Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers selection, Retaliation. She has spoken at over 100 colleges nationwide on topics such as empowerment, black history and hip hop culture.

She is an award winning film director as her film, Can She Be Saved? won 4 film awards including Best New film.

When not writing books, she produces documentaries for her company, Still Eye Rise Films.

 

 

Retaliation by Yasmin Shiraz @yasminshiraz


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Violence runs rampant on the streets of Washington, DC, and on one seemingly quiet day, the Odom family finds its world destroyed when seventeen-year-old Tashera is brutally attacked by a group of high school girls.

Retaliation exposes the corrupting existence of violence in our communities and the retaliatory measures families go through to protect themselves and their children

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Yasmin Shiraz

Yasmin Shiraz is the author of The Blueprint for My Girls as well as The Blueprint for My Girls in Love. She is an empowerment speaker and program developer who has delivered programs and keynotes based on her books.

She is the author of the ALA’s Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers selection, Retaliation. She has spoken at over 100 colleges nationwide on topics such as empowerment, black history and hip hop culture.

She is an award winning film director as her film, Can She Be Saved? won 4 film awards including Best New film.

When not writing books, she produces documentaries for her company, Still Eye Rise Films.

 

Loves Paradox by Laura Kreitzer @GCReading @LauraKreitzer


Paperback, 1st, 288 pages
Expected publication: May 5th 2014 by Revolution Publishing, Inc.

 

Stalked by her abusive ex-fiancé, Rae Zachery retaliates by singing karaoke and spilling all their dirty secrets to the entire bar. When her ex attempts to silence her brazen performance, sexy, leather-clad Parker comes to her rescue and soundly punches her ex in the face. As valiant as that may be, Rae finds Parker’s violent assistance unsettling, yet she can’t help but be drawn to him and his tragic past.

Fighting her attraction for Parker is a battle Rae can’t win, and soon their night of sharing secrets morphs into an undeniable bond. But fate won’t so easily relinquish her grip on their happily-ever-after. Instead of blissfully skipping into obscurity, Rae and Parker are subjected to her ex-fiancé’s vicious proclivities. Who knew love could hurt so good?

“Ah, screw this. I don’t wait for him to make the first move; I kiss him.”


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Laura Kreitzer is a best-selling fantasy and science fiction author who hails from western Kentucky. Her full-time 9-5 job used to be working in a lab devoted to water dye-tracing investigations at Western Kentucky University, though her passion was always writing. After seven years of dedicating her life to the environment, she made the tough decision to leave the university to pursue her writing career. Now Laura has two series and eight novels published, with several more in the works. 

 

Heights of Desire (Heightsbound Series #1) by Mara White @authormarawhite @DCTPromotions


Title: Heights of Desire
Author: Mara White
Genre: Erotica
Publication Date: December 24, 2013

 

A woman who has everything meets a man who can offer her nothing but trouble. They bring each other to a height of desire neither thought possible, but is it enough to overcome the differences that tear them apart?

Kate Champion, a forty-two-year-old, married mother of two, leads an enviable upper class life of luxury. Her comfortable path takes an unexpected detour after a chance encounter at a neighborhood playground.

Jaylee Inoa is a twenty-two-year-old, second generation New York Dominican with close ties to the Heights and the gangs that run them.

Her life of privilege is no match for the code of the streets he navigates with ease. When a crime of the heart leads to a crime in the flesh, how far will she go to redeem him? Can she risk all in her life that is golden for the love of her golden-eyed man?

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Tornado Allie by Ava Catori @GliteraryGirl @AvaCatori #review


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I just came off a really heavy subject book so I am thrilled I read Tornado Allie today! It was great. The perfect blending of humor and I Love Lucy type of comedy. What I didn’t expect was the steam! First the character of Allie Cramer is a thrill a minute. If you want to enjoy, and I mean enjoy a fairly quick read then this is it. I would call it a chick-lit fans delight. With the right blend of cute, Allie is your girl. She is an accident looking for a spot to happen. When she meets the new resident Dr Todd, it is one of those love-hate things. He is a great Doctor with no people skills. The dialogue is just great between these two. Alllie is obviously a frequent visitor to the Emergency Room, so the nurses know her and warn her about the “new Doc”.

What I want is more of this series! I was so happy to see a ton of books by this author so PLEASE grab it and have fun!

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I spend my days tied to my keyboard, being happiest there. With a passion for storytelling, I get lost in the details of building characters and analyzing their thoughts. With a conversational tone, I entertain with fast, fun reads. There’s nothing I like more than putting a couple together, only to tear them apart so they can find their way back to one another.

I live in New Jersey, but sneak away to Florida as often as I’m able. I’m happily married to a patient man who has the ability to sustain long hours of rambling thoughts spilling from me non-stop. With the company of three dogs and a cat, I set my writing schedule around their inability to coordinate their potty breaks. 🙂

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Tornado Allie by Ava Catori @GliteraryGirl @AvaCatori #spotlight


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Allie Cramer is a spirited whirlwind with a zest for life. Unfortunately, a path of destruction follows wherever this twister goes. Things sort of…just happen when she’s around.



Dr. Todd is both charming and handsome, but he has big ambitions for his career and they don’t include love. When Allie spins into his life, he can’t get the flighty, clumsy girl out of his head, leaving him with questions he’s not prepared to answer.



As their worlds collide, neither will be the same. Can they navigate their way through a vortex of compromise and find love? Or will Tornado Allie strike again and send them blowing in two different directions? Warning: Buckle up, you’re in for a bumpy ride with a twist of fun, a splash of laughter, and a dose of good loving that will have you cheering them on to a happily ever after. (Romantic Comedy



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I spend my days tied to my keyboard, being happiest there. With a passion for storytelling, I get lost in the details of building characters and analyzing their thoughts. With a conversational tone, I entertain with fast, fun reads. There’s nothing I like more than putting a couple together, only to tear them apart so they can find their way back to one another.

I live in New Jersey, but sneak away to Florida as often as I’m able. I’m happily married to a patient man who has the ability to sustain long hours of rambling thoughts spilling from me non-stop. With the company of three dogs and a cat, I set my writing schedule around their inability to coordinate their potty breaks. 🙂

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Heights of Desire (Heightsbound Series #1) by Mara White @authormarawhite #dreamcast


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Title: Heights of Desire (Heightsbound Series #1)
Author:  Mara White 

 

I urge you to read this book! It is loaded with angst, which I adore. When I got to the 90% point I was just looking at the darn Kindle. It was hard to see the ending, more that that to see there is a book 2 due out early this fall. Being I have a huge Dominican family and spent a lot of time in Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata I related so much more. I really want more of their type of family. Something I am more than anxious for.
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Title: Heights of Desire (Heightsbound Series #1)
Author:  Mara White 

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A woman who has everything meets a man who can offer her nothing but trouble.  They bring each other to a height of desire neither thought possible, but is it enough to overcome the differences that tear them apart?
Kate Champion, a forty-two-year-old, married mother of two, leads an enviable upper class life of luxury.  Her comfortable path takes an unexpected detour after a chance encounter at a neighborhood playground.
Jaylee Inoa is a twenty-two-year-old, second generation New York Dominican with close ties to the Heights and the gangs that run them.
Her life of privilege is no match for the code of the streets he navigates with ease.  When a crime of the heart leads to a crime in the flesh, how far will she go to redeem him?  Can she risk all in her life that is golden for the love of her golden-eyed man?
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~ About the Author ~

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I’m a reader, a writer, and a lover of all things romantic.  I’m also a coffee, hot sauce, ink, telenovela and Bikram Yoga enthusiast.  I live in New York City with my husband and two children, and I spend a lot of time on the playground.
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