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by Angela Benson
August 25, 2009
The tale of a wealthy black entrepreneur with two families and the catastrophic consequences when they both collide, Sins of the Father blends romance, drama, inspiration, and intrigue in an unforgettable tale of redemption and, ultimately, of love.

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Somebody's Sinning In My Bed
by Pat G'Orge-Walker
August 25, 2009
While Reverend Grayson Young was preaching about the evils of infidelity, both he and his wife were having affairs. The reverend pays another visit to Sweet Bush Lounge, and life is never the same for him or the first lady. When Chyna turns to her sister Janelle for guidance, squabbling, chaos, and surprises show just how hard the road to salvation really is...
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Jericho's Fall
By Stephen L. Carter
July 14, 2009
Protagonist Beck DeForde drives to the deathbed of former CIA Director, Jericho Ainsley, whose career was ruined fifteen years earlier as a result of their scandalous love affair. Now Beck is caught in the middle of secrets, foreign involvement and betrayal.
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Til Debt Do Us Part
by Michelle Lark
July 1, 2009
Through the lens of fiction, Michelle Larks provides us with a well-written, "real world" glimpse into the world of gambling addiction among those whom we would least expect.
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I Am Not Sidney Poitier
By Percival Everett
May 26, 009
The story of a young man named Not Sidney Poitier who bears an uncanny resemblance to the famed actor. Sarcasm, wit, humor,and commentary on politic and race.

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Blog Posts

Stephanie Morris

Staking His Claim



TITLE: Staking His Claim
AUTHOR: Stephanie Morris
AUTHOR URL: http://www.stephaniemorris.webs.com
GENRE/THEME: Contemporary Interracial Romance
URL TO THE BUYING PAGE:… Continue

Posted by Stephanie Morris on September 7, 2009 at 10:28am

Lisa Diane

An Interview With Angela Benson, Author of the New Novel, "Sins of the Father"

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TRR: What inspired you to write this particular book?

AB: The idea for Sins of the Father came from the biblical story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Sarah’s son Isaac
and Hagar’s son Ishmael. I wondered how Ishmael felt when he was exiled from his father’s home and what
would have happened if Abraham had later re-c… Continue

Posted by Lisa Diane on August 31, 2009 at 3:00am — 1 Comment

Lisa Diane

Blog Tour: Sins of the Father by Angela Benson

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ABOUT THE NOVEL:
Successful media mogul Abraham Martin has great wealth, an elegant wife, Saralyn, and a rebellious son, Isaac. He also has a secret: a second family that no one knows about. Now, after thirty years -- driven by the urging of his long dormant conscience -- Abraham is determined to do the right thing by finally… Continue

Posted by Lisa Diane on August 28, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

 
 

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