V. Anthony Rivers

Packed with suspense and vivid descriptions of some of Los Angeles' toughest streets, My Life Is All I Have tells the gripping story of a young girl who will do anything to leave her troubled past behind her.Leesha Tyler is about to commit robbery when memories from her past start to consume her. Leesha looks back on her life and remembers the chaotic household she lived in—with her mother and herself always at odds. Thoughts of the death of her grandmother and other untimely events only sadden Leesha further and make her more determined that the only solution to her problems is to get out of Los Angeles. And the only way to do that, or so she thinks, is to commit armed robbery. My Life Is All I Have is a timely piece of fiction that paints a candid, upfront portrait of a section of Los Angeles known as "The Jungle." West Coast readers will welcome the familiar settings and others will enjoy a realistic slice of Los Angeles life. With echoes of The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah and Warmest December by Bernice McFadden, this novel shows how decisions one individual makes can alter many lives—a perfect blend of contemporary fiction and street lit flair.

In the spirit of Blackgentlemen.com come five sensual novellas about the excitement—and danger—of meeting someone online. Welcome to Sistergirls.com, where men can meet the women of their dreams. Making a selection is just a beginning—these ladies are more than mere images, and getting to know them is the really fun part. But just like most things, looks can be deceiving. And while the guys who take this plunge think they're in for the adventure of a lifetime, some of them are headed for the worst nightmare. Gathering five dramatically different voices between two covers, these stories travel the tantalizing crossroads between romance and cyberspace. As today's world of dating expands beyond the traditional dinner-and-movie to the vast realm of internet, this collection offers a timely and exciting glimpse into the adventures of online relationships. Novellas include: "You Are Making Me Wet" by Earl Sewell; "Life Happens" by Rique Johnson; "The Wanting" by Michael Presley; "Somewhere Between Love and Sarcasm" by V. Anthony Rivers; and "Legal Days, Lonely Nights" by William Fredrick Cooper.

This edgy, compelling novel offers an honest portrayal of the ups and downs of everyday life as experienced by three memorable characters.Everybody Got Issues features Avonté Douglas, Ina Sinclair, and Nakia Davidson, three employees of the successful advertising agency Montaqua Publications. As young, single, and ambitious professionals, their friendship occasionally deteriorates into a vicious cycle of jealousy, gossip, selfishness, and backstabbing. Outside the walls of Montaqua Publications, Avonté, Ina, and Nakia also endure the disappointments and failed expectations of personal relationships that, even when seemingly on the brink of success, prove to be struggles. In this fast-paced story about friends and coworkers, V. Anthony Rivers deftly conveys the ugly realities of personal and professional relationships. Demonstrating a deep understanding of people—their ulterior motives, the emotional baggage they inevitably carry, and of course their issues—Rivers crafts a novel that is as easy to identify with as it is entertaining.