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Donna Hill has more than fifty published titles to her credit, three of which were adapted for television. She has been featured in Essence, The Daily News, USA Today, Today's Black Woman, and Black Enterprise magazine, among many others. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York, where she writes full-time. (2006). Read an of Donna Hill from 1999, courtesy of BET Books Arabesque Romance News.
by Donna Hill Product Details Raised in the Delta by her grandmother, Parris McKay has the voice of an angel and the promise of a bright, loving future with the man she adores. But everything Parris believes about her life is rocked to the core when she discovers that Emma, the mother she believed dead, is very much alive. Compelled to discover the roots of this decades-long deception, Parris goes in search of her mother in France, but the meeting only opens old wounds for them both. Hurt and disillusioned, Parris finds solace in two new friends, Leslie and Celeste. Both have difficult relationships with their own mothers, and both, like Parris, are coming to terms with a legacy of long-buried secrets. And as Emma returns to the States, spurring unexpected revelations, the bond that Parris, Leslie and Celeste forge will sustain them on a journey from heartbreak to healing. ompelling, candid and wise, What Mother Never Told Me is an unforgettable story about the power of our pasts to define us�and sometimes to hold us back. It is a novel about abiding love and hidden truths, about family bonds that may be tested but never truly broken, about the lies that tear us apart�and the friendships that can make us whole again.
Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages Nikita Harrell's drive and determination took her to the pinnacle of the New York publishing world. And it also swept her into the arms of Quinn Parker. A proud man with the soul of an artist and the strength to survive on the mean streets of Harlem, Quinn was everything Nikita had been taught to stay away from�and the one man whose passionate courage ignited desires neither could deny. But when Nikita refused to settle for less than a picture-perfect life, she lost the only man she ever loved. Now Quinn is back in her life as the author of a hot new novel that could propel Nikita's publishing house to unimaginable success. To secure both their futures means confronting the differences that once tore them apart, and fighting the reignited desire that burns more fiercely than either ever dreamed. Now, as unexpected rivals and a sudden crisis force them to gamble for one last, desperate chance to reconcile their dreams, can they fulfill the love that has claimed them body and soul?
Paperback: 304 pages Joy Newhouse is the diva of the airwaves, a relationship expert who scores big with listeners for her jaw-dropping, scathing commentary on men, women, sex�no subject is taboo for this provocative radio shock jock. When she's fired suddenly by new management, Joy isn't happy off the air and out of the spotlight. So she writes a book that features her most titillating calls and letters, a bestseller ripe with the kind of gossip intended to put Joy back where she belongs: on top. Soon, however, negative and righteous feedback from those listeners she exploited in her book stirs up a media scandal, giving Joy a crisis of conscience�and a taste of payback. Perhaps it wasn't so wise of her to hitch her star to her readers' most personal stories�tales of secret affairs, office romances, baby-daddy drama, cheaters, swingers, sibling rivalries, job infighting and more. Perhaps there's a better way to reinvent herself?
Hardcover: 256 pages From Publishers Weekly
Mass Market Paperback "I am thrilled to announce that Book 3 of my "Pause for Men" series is ready for pre- order. As you all know, Love Becomes Her, kicked off the series in August, followed by Saving All My Lovin' in November. Now, it's Stephanie's story, in If I Were Your Woman, the one you've been waiting for and a must have for those following the adventures of my forty-something divas! Although If I Were Your Woman doesn't hit stores until February--just in time for Valentine's Day, you can pre-order your copy now by going to Amazon I do hope you will add it to your collection. Because of the overwhelming support from readers for Book I, it sold out of e-harlequin.com!!! I want to do the same thing for Book 3 with your help. As always, much love and thanks for always being there for me! Book Description After a messy affair threatened her career as a publicist and ruined her
self-esteem, Stephanie Moore swore off mixing business with pleasure. But when
her work as the public relations manager for Pause for Men day spa brought her
up close and personal with a sexy photographer, Stephanie was torn. She'd vowed
never to mess with a married man again. And yet, her powerful attraction to Tony
Washington, who she suspected was wed, had her rethinking her newfound scruples.
Hardcover: 256 pages Jake and Eva Kelly have a plan ... They plan to steal from the unsuspecting
and line their own pockets for as long as they can get away with it. For ten
years the plan worked without a hitch. They reveled in their good fortune and
the insatiable lust they had for each other. But all good things must come to an
end. That end comes in the form of an FBI agent who doesn't like being swindled.
But Jake and Eva have no intention of turning in their diamond bracelets for the
metal ones �at least not until they pull off the trickiest heist of their
careers.
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages Fate has one last zinger in store for Barbara Allen. His name is Michael Stevens, he is a basketball millionaire, he's little more than half her age and he wants to spend the night! Does Barbara dare throw convention to the wind and enjoy her very own boy toy? It's a decision she'll need the help of her three best friends to make. But as the trio weighs in on whether Barbara should or shouldn't, they come up with an outrageous plan that will mean a life change for them all.
with Gwynne Forster, Parry Brown and Donna Hill ISBN: 0758212380 In this powerful collection, four acclaimed writers put their talents together to tell the unforgettable story of three sisters separated as infants-and how their paths finally cross in adulthood. Leticia, Jamilla and Clarissa Holmes each know that they're one in a set of quadruplets-but that's about all they know. Now they're adults, thirty-three-year old women who are as different as can be. But they have one thing in common: they have never given up on the idea of one day finding each other.
ISBN: 0312281943 Tess McDonald is running the show and whatever she wants is less than a phone
call away; Nikki Howard has what she thinks is the greatest job in the world
because she gets to ride fast cars and carry a gun; Kim Sheppard is at the
pinnacle of corporate success, the envy of men and women alike.
Including Omar Tyree,
Angela C. Allen, Monica Jackson, Linda Addison and Donna Hill, Kevin S.
Brockenbrough
ISBN: 0743496663
Writing as The Urban Griot, Omar Tyree sizzles the senses with "Human Heat", the
erotic memoir of a darkly handsome Creole in antebellum New Orleans. In Donna
Hill's "The Touch", a hypnotically beautiful vampire has the power to seduce any
man with a glance, yet yearns for more. One woman's quest for the perfect body
has hilarious results in Monica Jackson's "The Perfect Diet", while Linda
Addison's "Whispers Between Still Moments" pits a fierce vampire against a
powerful vampire hunter determined to end her life. Whether seductive or scary,
hilarious or haunting, each story is a groundbreaking collection of all-original
vampire stories penned by Black American writers. The perfect read for anyone
who wonders what it is that goes bump in the night.
ISBN: 0312316518 Diva (n.): an extremely arrogant or temperamental woman.
by
Donna Hill, Monica Jackson, Francis Ray & Brenda
Jackson ISBN: 0451210905 Four bestselling authors deliver four larger-than-life stories of big,
bold, and beautiful women looking for A Whole Lotta Love� In Donna Hill's Over the Rainbow, voluptuous restaurateur Jessica
Morgan has been looking for love in all the wrong places. But then she poses for
a plus-size magazine�and discovers, under the stars of a Caribbean night, that
her soul mate may have been dining in her Harlem soul food restaurant the whole
time. In Brenda Jackson's Tempting Fate, full- figured Virginia
beauty Justice Manning is talked into a lingerie modeling job and forgets her
reservations after she meets the sinfully gorgeous photographer. When the shoot
turns hot and heavy, the last thing she pictures is that lust might turn to
love. Monica Jackson shows Kansas City singer Topaz Sinclair what happens
When Wishes Come True. Blowing out her birthday candles, the
curvaceous bombshell has just one wish: to find true love. No one is more
surprised than the birthday girl when someone from her past walks back into her
life�looking for happily ever after. Francis Ray helps a commitment-shy businessman realize that The
Wright Woman can make all the difference. Stephanie Wright, assistant
manager of an upscale Dallas boutique, is sexy, savvy, and a stunningly
beautiful size twenty. But it will take everything she's got to prove to her
newest customer that they�re destined to make a perfect fit.
by Donna Hill ISBN: 0312281935 Rayne Holland is a woman who appears to have it all: a handsome, successful
husband, a beautiful five-year-old daughter, and a rapidly rising film career.
What everyone doesn't realize is that behind closed doors, the picture is not so
perfect. And in the recesses of Rayne's mind she harbors a dark past that even
she is unaware of. Then tragedy strikes and Rayne slowly discovers that the
story of her life is just beginning and nothing and no one are as they seem... Gayle has been Rayne's best friend for years and always secretly wished that
her life was more like Rayne's, from Rayne's wonderful husband to her burgeoning
success. Gayle had been the one to introduce Paul to Rayne and a small part of
her still regretted the day. Although Gayle married a good man and has a good
life, she can't help feeling that the grass may be greener on the other side.
Out of a deep sense of guilt, Gayle tries to help Rayne along the road to
recovery, even at the expense of her own marriage . . . Pauline, Rayne's psychologist, found herself drawn to the lovely woman from
the moment they met. For in Rayne, she sees parts of herself, disturbing
similarities and secret pains. Faced with the most daunting case of her career,
Pauline must walk the thin line of medical ethics knowing that if she saves
Rayne, she may lose everything but if she takes the risk she may save herself as
well and unlock the secrets that would free them all. Told with Donna Hill's grace, wit and uncompromising honesty, this novel
explores the strength, passion, hope and healing of three extraordinary women. by Donna Hill and
Francis Ray ISBN: 0312321953 Tis the season to be merry and the Morrison family are
about to have their lives turned upside down. Denise has always been the faithful wife and dutiful mother. As a matter of
fact, it seems that is all she has been in the twenty-plus years she and her
husband, Edward have been married. But the kids are grown and out of the house
and now she's ready to live a few dreams of her own. Edward, however, would like
to keep things just the way they are and Denise realizes that if she doesn't do
something drastic, then all she will ever be is a mother and a wife. So when she
drops the bomb at Thanksgiving dinner that she is leaving their father and
selling the house, everyone is stunned to say the least. And her announcement
opens the door to Morrison Family Dysfunction 101. Edward is now living with his
crazy aunt Etta and uncle Eddie, who's sex life is more active than his own;
their daughter, Christine has moved back home because she suspects her husband
is cheating on her; and their son, Anthony is simply dazed and confused. And in
the midst of it all, Edward hatches a plan to get his wife back--no matter what.
Not only does he plan to be back in their home and back in their bed, but come
Christmas he and Denise will be Rockin' Around that Christmas Tree.
Format: Paperback, 336 pages Rhythms begins in the Mississippi
Delta in 1927, introducing three incredible women, Cora, the matriarch of two
generations; Emma, her embittered and troubled daughter; and Parris, her beloved
and talented granddaughter, both of whom are affected by Cora's seventy-five
year old secret. Effectively examining the themes of
love, family ties, prejudice, and social barriers, Rhythms deftly reveals the
challenges of growing up biracial in America, the destruction born of family
secrets and betrayal, and of dreams deferred and reached. Ultimately, Rhythms is
a novel that speaks to the power of love, hope and forgiveness.
Hardcover, 352pp. It all began in 1927, in the small town of Rudell, Mississippi, after the
sudden and tragic death of Cora Harvey's parents. She has nothing left except
her burning desire to become a singer. But her dream will never come true in
Rudell, especially if she marries the man she adores, Dr. David Mackey. So when
she sets out for Chicago, everyone in the close knit community, including David
believes that the next time they see Cora, her name will be in lights. However,
it's not long before Cora finds herself back in Rudell and back in David's arms
harboring a secret she dare not reveal. . .A secret that will cause her
daughter, Emma to flee Rudell with no intention of ever looking back. And even
when Emma finds the perfect man and happiness at last, she is determined to do
whatever it takes to keep her family's shameful past at bay. Then the dream that
began with Cora comes full circle with her beloved granddaughter Parris whose
melodic voice fills the dimly lit nightclubs of New York City. Yet, when tragedy
strikes, opening a door to the past, Parris discovers the hidden truths that
have ripped the family apart--but which may ultimately bind them together at
last. From the dusty roads of the Delta to the pulsing metropolis of New York City,
Rhythms is a rich, unforgettable tale about loss and healing, redemption
and love.
Whether you want a cut, weave or
braid; a facial, manicure, or massage; there's always a helping hand-and a sympathetic
ear-at Rosie's Curl and Weave on 125th Street in Harlem. And sometimes, when you least
expect it, love walks in the door. So sit back, relax, put your feet up, and enjoy, as
four talented writers render four magical stories about the love of beauty and the beauty
of love.
Publisher:
B E T Books Designed by
Mary Beth Vickers
Below Q&A Courtesy of BET Books Arabesque Romance
News - June 1999 Q. How many Arabesque books have you
published and what are the titles and publication dates? *Intimate
Betrayal will be featured as a made for television movie on the BET network during the
1999/2000. Q. How do you come up with the locations of
your books? Related Links Donna Hill Official Website Donna's fan club site |
On
The Line
If I Were Your Woman
Guilty
Pleasures 
Destiny's Daughters
Getting
Hers
Dark Thirst: An
Anthology
Divas,
Inc.
In My Bedroom
Rhythms
Arabesque:
Intimate Betrayal
Rosie's
Curl and Weave
