Donna Hill

Taking a Chance on Love

Their Eyes Were Watching God for a new generation craving a romantic finale--a sweeping historical tale that is a journey of the heart and of the times.If it wasn't for Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, Nola Denny didn't know how she would have survived her father's tragic death or her mother's descent into mental illness. Inspired by Hurston's main character, Janie Crawford, Nola sets out to find her own voice, silenced by the weight of being a caretaker and the pains of her past. On her journey to New York, Nola stops in Meridian--a detour that unexpectedly leads to a fresh start, a home, and her own Tea Cake, a Pullman Porter named Baldwin Carter.Baldwin escaped a loveless childhood and found a caring stranger who invited him into her home and gave him a chance at a new life. A proud, hardworking Pullman Porter, Baldwin must endure bowing and scraping to passengers who barely see him as a man. When he encounters Nola, he instinctively knows he has met his anchor, a woman who makes every inch of him stand tall.Experiencing loss, hardship, and months of separation, Nola and Baldwin must come to terms with their pasts to share a future together. The young couple know that time and distance cannot separate them, and that the sacrifices they must make are not only for themselves, but for all those who come after them, searching for a better life.Set during the end of the Great Depression, and shaped by real-world events, crisscrossing the country from South to Midwest to North, Nola and Baldwin is an epic tale of a love powerful enough to overcome the dark forces of racism that threatens to tear it apart.

A surprise addition to their business plan... Ascension Publishing's newly minted publisher Morgan Chambers has to make the organization profitable or risk everything he's ever worked for if it fails. Morgan doesn't have time for distractions like pretty Noa Dunnavant. He's only meeting with her to discuss her novel. Not the fact that he can't stop thinking about her. Noa's novel is the lightning rod the company needs. Her book's success is good for her ego, and covertly spending time with Morgan is good for her soul. But that little pink plus sign changes everything. A baby was never part of their plans. Will this plot twist begin their final chapter, or seal their happily-ever-after? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. A Lowcountry Promise Novel Book 1: Their Unexpected Plan

True love? Dave Firestone has no intention of getting married, but he’ll do anything to secure a business deal. Needing a fake fiancée, he turns to housekeeper Mia Hughes. With her boss – and Dave's business rival – missing and her paycheque on hold, she accepts Dave's proposal. But when their pretend romance turns into passionate nights, can the smooth-talking businessman negotiate a more permanent contract?•Law student Bailey Sinclair is struggling to make ends meet when a charismatic stranger walks into her bar. Their attraction is instant! Until Bailey discovers that her anonymous hunk is wealthy bachelor Justin Lawson. When they meet again, Justin is thrilled and wants to lavish Bailey with gifts and attention. But she wants to make it on her own. Will they have a chance at a future together?•Thanks to her fairy godmother friend, serious Dr Jane Cooper has a glamorous transformation…and then finds herself in the bed of a mysterious Prince Charming! When she discovers he’s her new colleague, Jane’s heart leaps – more magical nights in the aristocratic Dr Ed Somers’ arms! It’s irresistible, but every sensible woman knows all dreams must come to an end…

Set amid Sag Harbor's vibrant African American history, bestselling author Donna Hill weaves a stunningly rich story about finding the way home...no matter how long the journey takes. Alessandra Fleming has spent most of her life running from her past. Her budding photography career, her life in Manhattan, all serve to distract from the secrets and guilt she's never been able to face. Then the call. Her estranged father is in the hospital...and Alessandra must return home to Sag Harbor, crumbling the first wall between her past and her present. For some, coming home is a relief. For Alessandra, it's a reminder of the family she's lost, of the time she'll never regain. But the answers--the secrets--of her family are hidden in the house, waiting for her. And the only one who may be able to help her uncover them is her father's neighbor, Zach, who brings with him an attraction that's intense and instantaneous, yet oddly familiar. Now Alessandra is being pulled back not only into her own complex family history, but into the richly documented lives of four extraordinary women. Generations touched by tragedy and triumph, despair and hope. And it's in these aching echoes of the past that Alessandra's own story--her mistakes and her capacity to love--will take shape, guiding her to the life she's meant to live...and the extraordinary person she will become.

" A] rich and tender story of family, home and love." --Ms. MagazineSet amid Sag Harbor's vibrant African American history, bestselling author Donna Hill weaves a stunningly rich story about finding the way home...no matter how long the journey takes. Alessandra Fleming has spent most of her life running from her past. Her budding photography career, her life in Manhattan, all serve to distract from the secrets and guilt she's never been able to face. Then the call. Her estranged father is in the hospital...and Alessandra must return home to Sag Harbor, crumbling the first wall between her past and her present. For some, coming home is a relief. For Alessandra, it's a reminder of the family she's lost, of the time she'll never regain. But the answers--the secrets--of her family are hidden in the house, waiting for her. And the only one who may be able to help her uncover them is her father's neighbor, Zach, who brings with him an attraction that's intense and instantaneous, yet oddly familiar. Now Alessandra is being pulled back not only into her own complex family history, but into the richly documented lives of four extraordinary women. Generations touched by tragedy and triumph, despair and hope. And it's in these aching echoes of the past that Alessandra's own story--her mistakes and her capacity to love--will take shape, guiding her to the life she's meant to live...and the extraordinary person she will become.

This reissue of Donna Hill's In My Bedroom, about three unforgettable women and their explosive relationships, is specially priced at $9.99 Rayne Holland seems to have it all: a handsome, successful husband, a beautiful five-year-old daughter, and a rapidly rising film career. What everyone doesn't know is that behind closed doors, the picture isn't so perfect. And in the recesses of Rayne's mind she harbors a dark past that even she in 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. . .

Wicked Ways from bestselling author Donna Hill is back at an attractive price of $9.99 "Hill's smooth plotting and keen pacing keeps the pages turning as the consequences of opening Pandora's box of revenge are revealed." - Publishers Weekly Tess McDonald has a score to settle. It was she who set into motion a series of events that caused the murders of two adversaries. Tess even turned complete strangers, Kim Sheppard and Nikki Perez, into partners of a deadly crime. With life good now that their nemeses are out of the way, they celebrate. But not for long. On the night that the three women reunite, Tess receives a phone call that has the potential to ruin everything that she has put in place. Vincent, the one man that Tess would have changed her life for, has found her and her cohorts and he knows everything. She agrees to meet him with the intention of silencing him for good. But Tess is shocked when Vincent asks her to leave with him and put her criminal past behind her. However, Kim and Nikki aren't about to let her go so easily.

A reissue of the popular anthology by bestselling authors at one great price, Rosie's Curl and Weave: Four Novellas. Step inside for a day of love, beauty, laughter...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. Rochelle Alers gets the sparks flying, as a high-maintenance banker finds herself falling, against her better judgement, for a handsome delivery man who walks into Rosie's... Donna Hill puts the assistant manager of Rosie's in the path of a fine-looking contractor, whose hypnotic honey-brown eyes could be her undoing... Felicia Mason helps the owner of Rosie's discover that you don't have to be young--just young at heart--to fall in love... Francis Ray turns a timid, dowdy duckling into a confident, sexy swan--and sends her into the arms of a handsome artist--with the help of Rosie's Curl and Weave...

In You Make it Feel Like Christmas, Donna Hill and Francis Ray bring us holiday cheer with two novellas in one volume: Rockin' Around That Christmas Tree and The Wish. Rockin' Around That Christmas Tree by Donna Hill Denise has always been the faithful wife and dutiful mother for the twenty-plus years she's been married to Edward. But now, she's ready to live a few dreams of her own. When Denise drops the bomb at Thanksgiving dinner that she is leaving Edward and selling the house, everyone is stunned, and her announcement opens the door to Morrison Family Dysfunction 101. But Edward is not ready to give up on them. Not only does he plan to be back at home and in their bed, but he also knows that, come Christmas, he and Denise will be rockin' around that Christmas tree. The Wish by Francis RayBe careful what you wish for. That's the lesson brokenhearted Nicholas Darling learns when an eccentric old woman grants him a wish for true love--if he doesn't fail to see it.

When it turns out your life is built on a lie, how do you even start to find yourself? In this stunning follow-up to A House Divided, author Donna Hill reveals one woman's challenge to peel back the layers of her identity--and hopefully gain more than she's lost . . . She's a brilliant Senate candidate, a tech mogul's loving wife, and mother to two precious daughters. As a member of one of the country's most prominent families, Kimberly Maitland grew up having it all--and fighting to help those who need help most. But when journalist Zoie Crawford reveals her family's best-hidden, most shattering secret, the media firestorm and personal fallout are beyond devastating . . . Now Kimberly's campaign and reputation is in ruins. Her unforgiving husband is moving to break up their family for good. And with nowhere to go, Kimberly must take refuge with the family she never knew she had--and answer the hardest questions of her life. Who is she outside of her accomplishments and privilege? Will forging new, unexpected bonds give her the strength and courage to remake herself without losing everything else she loves?

What The Heart Wants Genius surgeon Franklin Grant needs only three things--work, work and more work. But when a family anniversary party leads to a date with Dr. Dina Hamilton, Franklin knows he's in trouble. Dina is gorgeous, brilliant...and Franklin is her supervisor at the hospital. An affair could damage his reputation. But when their relationship is exposed, could Dina be the one behind the sabotage? Sealed With A Kiss Actress Kendall Chandler is determined to succeed on her own terms. But sexy producer Tyson Blackwell sends her "no on-set romance" rule up in flames. An affair with the CEO of Blackwell Communications Group could destroy her career. Experience has taught Tyson to protect his heart, even as Kendall breaks down his walls. Can these lovers find their own Hollywood ending?

*** A CHRONOLOGY OF TRAVELS INTERSPERSED WITH HISTORICAL ANECDOTES ABOUT THE DESTINATIONS ***This multiple award-winning travelogue, takes the reader on the first leg of an around-the-world adventure. Written to entertain and inform, readers will visit European castles, Mediterranean palaces, historic cities, Caribbean isles, and exotic French Polynesia islands: the Tuamotus Atolls, Tahiti and Bora Bora, origin to the world's finest black pearls. * * * * * * * * *Transit the Panama Canal, walk the shores of the Gal pagos Islands, scuba dive Rangiora, the shark capital of the world. Visit the Cook Islands, witnessing rhythmic drums, the wiggle and writhe of island dance. Tour Tonga in a broken-down van, experience Fiji's friendly culture. Jump off a roof in New Zealand * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Exploring land-based destinations was as exciting to the author as sailing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. * * * * * * * * * * *How do sailors prepare for 19 days at sea? How stressful is it to keep watch 24/7? How are emergencies handled? How are meals prepared when a seaman can barely stand vertical? Life's simplest tasks become mountainous when shaken and rolled in unruly sea conditions. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Immersed in adventure, enlivened by fascinating stories, the author writes with compassion, wit, and humour. Yes, the World is Round, is a story of incredible challenge and perseverance.

Take a trip into the heart of passion as seductive samba rhythms pulse in the warm evening breezes. Escape and savor these three scintillating stories set against the beautiful backdrop of Brazil.Risky Business by Donna HillTwo weeks in Rio--surely that's enough time for marketing VP Sydni Lawson to forge a lucrative merger. But instead of sweet-talking real estate mogul Gabriel St. James, she's being swept away by their sizzling and unexpected attraction.Beats of My Heart by Grace OctaviaSunshine Embry has been pushing her own dreams aside as the assistant to a spoiled R&B diva. Then an invitation to record in Rio brings her back in contact with music sensation Marlo Simmons, who is also her boss' sexy brother. Is this their chance to make sweet, sweet music together?Heartbreak in Rio by Delaney DiamondSidney Altman and Rodrigo Serrano once shared a scorching affair before he returned to Brazil to take over his family's fashion empire. Now she's in Rio on business--and Rodrigo intends to win her back and prove that his biggest regret was letting her go.

Eva and Jake Kelly live the high life in Manhattan, with a beautiful apartment and successful careers in fashion design and cars sales, respectively. But they get their thrills from the con. They learned a long time ago they can extort wads of cash from drunken men, in town on business and away from their wives. However, when one of their marks turns on them, the fun looks to be ending, until Eva comes up with a plan...

A haunting anthology of vampire fiction—one that brings a colorful new dimension to one of the world's most erotic and enduring myths.Featuring stories from some of the most popular African American writers: Omar Tyree writes about The Old South, which falls prey to a handsome young vampire with a taste for beautiful women—love at first bite never hurt so good. In Angela C. Allen’s story, the mafia is no match for the wicked charms of a beautiful young vampire once she's let loose on the New York City streets. Can a pair of fangs help a sister burn more calories? A full-figured woman goes on a thirst-quenching search for the perfect low-carb diet in Monica Jackson’s story. In Linda Addison’s story, it's a matter of life and the living dead for a half-vampire whose greatest wish is to save lives...and become human again. Donna Hill writes about a sensuous vampire thirsts for something more...but can she find it without getting a dagger in her own heart? Kevin S. Brockenbrough’s tale features a vengeful vampire pushes one woman to the edge, though she’s unaware that her family secret gives her the power to fight back.

From critically-acclaimed author, Donna Hill comes a riveting novel that is both emotionally complex and simply beautiful in its portrayal of three generations of women and the dark secret that links them all. . . After the sudden and tragic death of her parents, Cora Harvey has nothing left except her incredible voice and her dream to share it with the world. But her dream will never come true in Rudell, Mississippi, especially if she marries the man she adores, Dr. David Mackey. When she sets out for Chicago, everyone in the small town, including David believes that the next time they see Cora her name will be in lights. But it's not long before Cora finds herself back in Rudell and back into David's arms harboring a secret she dare not reveal, not even to her husband-to-be. . . In the small town of Rudell, Cora's daughter, Emma, never felt as if she fit in. She stands out too much, looks too different, and everyone in the small community makes it clear that this black girl in a white woman's body doesn't belong. Emma soon discovers her one-way ticket out of Rudell, away from the people who belittled her and onto the life that she deserves. And unlike her mother, she has no intention of ever looking back. When Emma finds the perfect man and happiness at last, her family's past threatens to destroy it all. But she is determined to do whatever it takes to ensure that nothing ruins the beautiful life she has created for herself. 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 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 an encompassing, unforgettable tale. Author Biography: Donna Hill has fifteen published novels to her credit and has been featured in Essence, the Daily News, USA Today, Today's Black Woman, and Black Enterprise among many others. She has appeared on numerous radio and television station across the country and her work has appeared on several bestseller lists. She works full time as a Public Relations Associate for the Queens Borough Public Library system, and organizes author-centered events and workshops through her promotions and management company ImageNOIR.org. Donna lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY.

Optioned for film by Amblin Partners with Octavia Spencer to produce. Essence bestselling author Donna Hill brings us an emotional love story set against the powerful backdrop of the civil rights movement that gripped a nation--a story as timely as it is timeless... The year is 1963. In Harlem, the epicenter of Black culture, the fight for equality has never been stronger. The time is now. Enough is enough. Yet even within its ranks, a different kind of battle rages. Love thy neighbor? Or rise up against your oppressors? Jason Tanner has just arrived in New York to help spread the message of his mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., of passive resistance, while beat poet Anita Hopkins believes the teachings of Malcolm X with all her heart: that the way to true freedom is "by any means necessary." When Jason sees Anita perform her poetry at the iconic B-Flat lounge, he's transfixed. And Anita has never met anyone who can match her wit for wit like this... One movement, two warring ideologies--can love be enough to unite them? Confessions in B-Flat is a celebration of the hard-won victories of those who came before us, and a stark reminder of just how far we still have to go.