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When Washington, D.C., chiropractor Yardley Brown goes to his local bank, it isn't only to make deposits into his account. He has long since accrued some interest in Rayne Waters, a bank employee who's too beautiful to be true - and too beautiful to be single. At least that's what Yardley believes, which is why he has never approached her. Little does he know that Rayne is anything but taken. Not for want of trying, of course. But after barely surviving a dating disaster with her hairdresser's brother and then falling for a member of her church band who, it turns out, is celibate, she's on the verge of giving up, until Yardley finally works up the courage to give her a try. The true craziness, however, is just beginning, thanks to a cast of characters who seem bent on botching the young couple's relationship. There's Rayne's erratic mother, Yardley's playboy buddies, always trolling for sex; and, worst of all, past lovers who make a habit of popping up and ruining things as only old flames (or previous mistakes) can. Weaving the carnal and the comical in true Zane fashion, Rayne and Yardley's struggle to find love in a world gone mad is a timeless tale about everything that can go wrong in the dating game - and the few things that can go right.

The New York Times bestselling queen of erotica brings readers a tale of a woman with a split personality. Jonquinette has always been nervous around men, but on the weekends her alter ego, Jude, goes on intense sexual escapades. When Jonquinette seeks the help of Dr marcella Spencer, the psychiatrist Zane originated in her bestselling novel Addicted, Jude's response is to go on a sexual rampage. In the meantime, Jonquinette becomes interested in her new neighbour, Mason, but Jude has no intention of letting Jonquinette fall in love.

APF stands for Alpha Phi Fuckem, a sorority dedicated to sexual freedom and fulfilment of its members. Zane's APF stories have appeared in her earlier collections, SEX CHRONICLES and GETTIN' BUCK WILD: SEX CHRONICLES II and are favourites for many of her fans. Many readers have written to the author requesting to join the sorority or launch a new chapter in their region. The sorority is fictional, but the enthusiasm of Zane's legion of fans is real. So, now she's offering her readers what they want most, a whole new collection chronicling the hot and heavy endeavours of the fearlessly sexy women of APF.

Jemistry Daniels, the beautiful, intelligent, six-figures-a-year high school principal, suffered through one bad relationship after another. No wonder she adopted the "friends with benefits" mentality when it came to men. For Jemistry, there was to be no "catching feelings." Her biggest mistake would be to open her heart again. When Dr. Tevin Harris meets Jemistry at a poetry reading in a café, he knows from her confessional writing that her past with men has been difficult. The prominent vascular surgeon, who has been only casually dating for years, is attracted to the embittered Jemistry nonetheless. With a little persistence, Tevin convinces Jemistry to go out with him. She has baggage, but so does he. What about his divorce? Despite their respective pasts, Jemistry and Tevin's chemistry is right and the relationship takes off, but not without bumps in the road. When Jemistry encounters her new beau in a compromising position with her bisexual best friend, what follows is an intense, sensuous, and unforgettable drama with surprises around every turn.

Sponsored by the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum A first of its kind, Confronting Critical Health Issues of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans addresses the range of health issues affecting Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. It critically examines and reviews the distribution of and factors associated with health problems in specific Asian and Pacific Islander populations. Expert contributors address the top-priority health problems and issues facing these groups including infectious diseases, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and mental health. Current trends in health care policy are also discussed, as well as the methodological problems that have hampered health research in Asian and Pacific Islander American communities. Confronting Critical Health Issues of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans is an important resource for graduate students in human service and public health training programs, researchers, service providers, and policymakers.

Winner of the Black Expressions Book of the Year Award three years in a row, bestselling author Zane is a publishing phenomenon whose fans can't get enough of her smart, sexy and wild stories. Like Chocolate Flava and Caramel Flava, Sensuality: Caramel Flava II is a delicious assortment of erotica by both Zane herself and a selection of other talented erotica authors and includes sections written for both men and women. Featuring a mix of Latino and African-American characters, these stories offer a unique blend of literary spice.

Succulent: Chocolate Flava IIis a collection of buck-wild and choco-holic erotic presented in a series of mind-blowing tales handpicked by Zane that also includes three original stories by the queen of erotica herself. Succulentfeatures twenty-five tantalizing short stories to tease and please both him and her. For couples who want to heat things up or for singles who want to spark a fire, there are stories written especially for women, and others are penned expressly for men. From a psychic aficionado who finds more than tarot cards to spread or a ménage à trois with a fifty-year-old woman, her husband, and his new girlfriend, to a lucky bachelor who finds himself with plenty of sexy presents on Christmas-from a promiscuous mother and daughter, the authors in this anthology take risks, pushing the envelope as they explore unique situations sure to set fire to your fantasies. These sensual stories turn Zane on and are sure to turn you on, too.

Another in the Zane bestselling Flava anthology series—a readable feast of eroticism—as she collects sexy stories featuring an African American and Asian mix of characters, including an original story by Zane.These are juicy spicy short stories about romance and erotica that crosses color lines with vibrant interracial romances between Asian and African American characters. so rather than give away the plots, how about a few teasers—a series of lines serving as samples: From "The Meaning of Zhuren:" When Dirk asked Jean how to say "master" in Chinese, the first time they dated, she answered, "Zhuren." Little did she know what "Zhuren" would mean to her in the coming days. From "Pins and Needles:" When she turned around, she was holding onto a thin black vase inscribed with a yellow diamond and a red Kanji character. Sticking out of the top of the vase was a set of acupuncture needles. "No," I said, shaking my head. Miki smiled, with a glint in her eye that said she had me right where she wanted me. From "The Dragon's Breath:" He began at the shoulder and wove the rope--over and around, tucked, pulled and then over and around again—until it reached her wrist...His fingers were elegant and swift as he made the loops into a golden crochet pattern over her skin. From "Geisha Girl:" The next few hours were spent dancing with Chika, pouring tea smiling at unsuspecting patrons. None of them knew who she was inside. None of them knew what she wanted.

An eagerly awaited collection of stories dealing with domestic abuse, edited by the New York Times bestselling author Zane. Breaking the Cycle is a stunning and moving anthology of stories, each of which focuses on an aspect of domestic abuse. This powerful collection is sure to serve as a wake-up call for people either dealing with a domestic abuse situation, or those watching someone else endure it. In the title story, Zane describes the turmoil that a young girl suffers at the hands of her stepfather. The girl and her mother plan their escape, but at the last minute the mother falters. In D.V. Bernard's "The Lonely Echoes of My Youth," readers are introduced to a young boy raising himself on the fringes of a drug-infested neigborhood. Nane Quartay's provocative story, "The Grindstone," describes a boy who witnesses a brutal murder which will have far-reaching effects on him and his family. Tracy Price-Thompson weaves a powerful tale in "The Stranger" when a woman constantly abused by her husband finds inner strength after a brutal attack. Collen Dixon's "The Break of Dawn" will keep readers deep in thought long after they finish reading her story about a young desperate mother terrifed that her own daughter will grow up and become victimized herself. Dywane D. Birch's "Victory Begins With Me" reflects how one woman has to struggle to get her life back to normal. Shonda Cheekes' "Silent Suffering" flips the script when a man finds himself abused by the female in his life. Newcomer J.L. Woodson's "God Does Answer Prayers" deals with a young boy fighting for his life in a hospital bed, put there by one of the people who is supposed to love him the most: a parent. These stories capture the dangerous realities of domestic abuse, while also pointing toward the steps that need to be taken to break the cycle that perpetuates it. It is sure to serve as a rallying cry for all those who desire victory over their own victimization, and a guide for understanding the complex undercurrents that make such patterns possible.

Turn up the heat with five sensual novellas that take the readers on a wild ride of stimulation.Led and edited by the New York Times bestselling author Zane, Another Time, Another Place transports sensuous and steamy encounters across the world and through history. From when the pharaohs ruled, to the forbidden romances in the time of the Vietnam War, to a future where technology has reshaped the meaning and making of love, this anthology showcases the popular talents of contributors such as Rique Johnson, Dywane D. Birch, and more. Readers explore the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the concept of romance. These five novellas take readers to places they've only imagined before, fleshing out the sizzling detail and proving a satisfying read in the tradition of such runaway favorite anthologies as Chocolate Flava and Blackgentlemen.com. With its lush settings and a taste for the unknown, Another Time, Another Place is a treat for the adventurous soul. This delicious collection, featuring five of the hottest African American authors today, brings whole new worlds to life.