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Keeping up with the Joneses isn’t all it’s made out to be. In this intriguing novel full of drama and plot twists, one family tries to hold on to their “perfect” life before their secrets, lies, and scandals are exposed.On the outside, the Joneses seem like the ideal family: Royce Jones, a funeral home mogul, and his wife, Lexi, are parents to Charity, Hope, and Lovie—and everybody wants to be them. But it’s true that money can’t buy happiness, and the Joneses are harboring secrets that can’t stay hidden forever… The funeral home business has been slow lately, and Royce is in serious trouble. When Lexi learns of their financial strain, she vows to hold on to her status by any means necessary—even if it means going behind her husband’s back. Lovie, seeing his beloved mother so stressed, will do whatever it takes to put a smile back on her face. And sibling rivalries tense up when Charity and Hope both fall for the same guy. On top of this, they all have secrets they’re hiding not only from people outside their family—but from each other. It’s only a matter of time before the Joneses’ perfect life goes spinning out of control and they’re revealed for who they truly are.

Filled with scandalous situations and unexpected twists, this sequel to The Joneses follows the eponymous family as secrets are revealed and drama leads to danger—or maybe even death.The Joneses’ world is turned upside down as their family life comes under public scrutiny. But now, matriarch Lexi Jones is no longer concerned with “status.” Will she be able to withstand the recent tragedy or resign to watching her world crumble around her? Meanwhile, Charity, Hope, and Lovie must put aside sibling rivalry to find out who killed an ex-family friend. When the killer is revealed, they are all in for the shock of their lives...and the end result could mean life or death for the Joneses. As loose ends are tied up, even more scandals and secrets are exposed. Once again, family drama doesn’t disappoint in The Aftermath: The Joneses 2—the book that gives new meaning to “keeping up with the Joneses” and will have you eager for more.

Thirty and fine, Samson Judges is preacher of the Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church . He''s beloved by his congregation, but temptation is about to strike in the form of divalicious beauty Delilah, and only the Good Lord knows if Samson will be able to keep his head on straight with her. Especially considering he''s about to be married to Julia Rivers. Julia helped shape Samson into the man he is, but Delilah wants to knock him down. He doesn''t know she''s been hired to distract him by real estate developer William Trusts, who wants to acquire the land where Samson''s church stands. . .. Samson feels like his relationship with God puts him above it all, but his weakness for Delilah may just cause him to lose everything.

Straight-laced Savannah Blake''s world is turned upside down when she finds her dad, Major Blake, shot on his lawn. Before he dies, he gives her a few clues to the identity of his killer. His dying request is "Protect your sisters." Montana and Asia are the only family Savannah has left, and she will fight to the end to save them. The pain of losing their father has Savannah obsessed with finding his killer. Savannah suspects someone from "The Agency," a secret government security operation where her father once worked, is behind his death. She enlists the help of Troy Bridges, the owner of a private security firm in Dallas. She doesn''t necessarily trust him, but Savannah needs Troy because of his inside knowledge of The Agency. The chemistry between Savannah and Troy is electric, and only intensifies as the stakes get higher. They have no time to deal with their unresolved feelings, though, because the closer they get to the killer, the more dangerous things become. Savannah''s Curse will take you on a roller-coaster ride of suspense as Savannah channels her grief into an unrelenting search for her father''s murderer.

When 15-year-old Porsha Swint overhears an argument between her parents, she learns some very painful news. The man she thought was her dad is only a substitute for her real father--Dion McNeil, a well known national sportscaster. Even Porsha''s BFFs, Tara Chance and Danielle Davis, can''t seem to console her. Porsha, once a straight-A student, begins slacking off in school. Her parents realize their secrets have been revealed, and set out on a quest to make things right. In the meantime, the media has a field day with this information, since Dion McNeil was married to another woman during the time Porsha was conceived. Porsha meets her half-sister Jasmine McNeil, and tension between the two equates to World War III. Will things ever be the same for Porsha now that her world has been turned upside down? Secrets Untold is the latest book in the hit teen series - The Lip Gloss Chronicles.

Shelia M. Goss brings readers a modern day retelling of David and Bathsheba. Bathsheba Richards has just discovered that she has a half-sister who needs her help. Sheba''s long lost sister isn''t too happy about their reunion, though, since she has a lot of problems of her own. Sheba''s dealing with her husband''s boss, who wants her all to himself. After succumbing to his advances, Sheba gets pregnant, and there''s no question about who the daddy is, since her husband has been overseas for the past three months. David King is the CEO of one of the largest media conglomerates in the country. Few people know that David has a calling on his life, but he''s been running from it. He thought having fame and fortune would fulfill the need. Only after Sheba gets pregnant does he realize the error of his ways. Praying for God''s mercy, David tries to right a wrong. Whether he will succeed or fail remains to be seen. With a long lost half-sister and a husband who will surely feel betrayed, Sheba''s life is filled with turmoil. Will David be her knight in shining armor as he professes to be, or is her nightmare just beginning?

Now that Montana Blake and her two sisters, Savannah and Asia, have found their father''s killer, Montana feels like she can truly heal from his death. Unfortunately, that peace doesn''t last long. Just when life is getting comfortable for Montana, her sister Savannah is kidnapped along with Troy Bridges, her fiancé. Asia doesn''t want to wait on the authorities to rescue their sister. Montana won''t allow Asia to try to catch the kidnappers on her own, so once again the sisters find themselves in a dangerous situation.   Sean Patterson thrives on danger. He''s a confirmed bachelor who never wanted a steady woman in his life—until he laid eyes on Montana. He''s been dreaming about her ever since their first encounter. Now their lives are thrown back together again as he leads his team to rescue Troy and Savannah from one of his arch enemies. When his past collides with the present, the result might cost him the only woman he''s ever loved. Montana''s Way is another dramatic and suspenseful page-turner from bestselling author Shelia M. Goss.