Dara Girard

Biography

Dara Girard, a national bestselling and award-winning author of multicultural novels and short stories, writes in various genres from contemporary to paranormal romance, women's fiction and non-fiction. With more than forty novels in print, US born Dara pulls from her British, Jamaican, Nigerian heritage and exposure to various cultures to bring her stories to life. She continues to gain new readers with her popular Henson series, fun Black Stockings Society and novels like "Remember My Name" and "Winterwood Lane". Find out more about her work at www.daragirard.com

Where to find Dara Girard online

Series

Pawprints
Fanciful cat tales featuring Paul Gibbons
Pawprints in the Snow
Price: $2.99 USD.
Pawprints in the Heart
Price: $2.99 USD.
Pawprints in the Clouds
Price: $2.99 USD.
It Happened One Wedding
The best part of the story happens after "I do"
Unexpected Pleasure
Price: $4.99 USD.
Midnight Promise
Price: $4.99 USD.
Sweet Temptation
Price: $4.99 USD.
Always and Forever
Price: $4.99 USD.
Truly Yours
Price: $4.99 USD.
Say Yes
Price: $4.99 USD.
Jeanette and Jackson Mystery
Two friends solve cat mysteries
Remembering Atticus
Price: $2.99 USD.
Finding Francine
Price: $2.99 USD.
Dupree Sisters
The Dupree Sisters series
All I Want Is You
Price: $4.99 USD.
Secret Paradise
Price: $4.99 USD.
The Fortune Brothers
A series about the twin Fortune Brothers
Duvall Sisters
The Duvall sisters find love
The Glass Slipper Project
Price: $4.99 USD.
Taming Mariella
Price: $4.99 USD.
A Reluctant Hero
Price: $4.99 USD.
Henson
Table for Two
Price: $4.99 USD.
Familiar Stranger
Price: $4.99 USD.
Gaining Interest
Price: $4.99 USD.
Careless Rapture
Price: $4.99 USD.
Dangerous Curves
Price: $4.99 USD.
The Black Stockings Society
An invitation only club for women who want to change their love lives.
A Gentleman's Offer
Price: $4.99 USD.
Power Play
Price: $4.99 USD.
Body Chemistry
Price: $4.99 USD.
Round the Clock
Price: $4.99 USD.

Books

By My Side
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 72,210. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2021 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
“I was with the bride last night.” With those seven words, wedding planner, Alicia Fox, watches her perfectly organized wedding crumble into chaos. Her hopes for her fledgling business go up in flames. She knows who to blame and sets her eyes on the best man—Trey DeVille.
The Writer Behind the Words (Revised and Updated)
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 27,200. Language: English. Published: June 14, 2021 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Nonfiction » Psychology » Creative ability, Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills
“A highly motivational resource.” The Midwest Book Review At some point in their career, all writers experience either the pain of rejection, discouragement, disappointment, and/or other hazards of the writing life. The key is to identify the obstacles ahead and know how to overcome them.
Once Upon A Kiss
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 87,560. Language: English. Published: May 21, 2021 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Two romantic novels with a fairy tale twist. This collection includes the novels "The Glass Slipper Project" and "Midnight Promise."
Her Tender Touch
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 55,370. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2021 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Satisfaction guaranteed… Software engineer Jason Ward likes to win. But when a business rival seizes control of his company and forces him out, Jason realizes the price of his ruthless reputation. Determined to reclaim his position, he devises a new strategy: Reinvent his image and win the trust of new investors for a different business venture. However, he needs the right person to help him.
Best Laid Plans
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 62,000. Language: English. Published: February 14, 2021 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
World renowned chef, Damon Reemer, intended to die a bachelor. He didn’t intend to die within eighteen months of a visit with his doctor, but the diagnosis he receives gives him exactly that. Eighteen months to live. Eighteen months to give his life meaning. Eighteen months to do what he’d always wanted...
Pawprints in the Clouds
Series: Pawprints. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,920. Language: English. Published: November 14, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Paul Gibbons didn’t particularly like cats. He especially didn’t like cats bearing gifts. So when a striped grey showed up on his doorstep with a grisly one, he wanted to throw it away. Reeling from his own loss, he didn’t want to accept anything from anyone or anything. The last thing he wanted to do was help. Until the cat asked for a favor he couldn’t ignore.
For All Time
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,020. Language: English. Published: October 16, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
Business consultant, Margery Davis, prides herself on planning everything. However, she never planned on spending Christmas alone. She blames poor choices and lost chances. Regrets assail her and she tries her best to drown them in alcohol. Until one magical moment stops her.
Picture Perfect
Series: It Happened One Wedding. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 58,920. Language: English. Published: September 24, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
When Julia Lester’s father suffers a panic attack the day of an important client’s event, she steps into his shoes as the wedding photographer. But when the job takes her to the imposing Wendhaven castle, hidden in a Maryland forest, she fears she may ruin her father’s reputation. Especially when she gets lost and encounters the mysterious Mason Borden. A man who hides himself in shadow.
Name Calling
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,880. Language: English. Published: June 27, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Aanu Folarin needed a job. But in order to get one she needed to make a choice. A choice her parents hadn’t given her. A choice her friends had already made. A choice that would either haunt her or liberate her for the rest of her life. A short story about facing the future and the decisions one makes.
Piece of Cake
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,380. Language: English. Published: May 25, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
When seven year old Cirina “Rina” Powell comes to live with her relatives, the wealthy Parker family, she shakes up their carefully organized world. Over several months the quiet child unwittingly suffers at their hands. She becomes… A child who withdraws into herself. A child who learns to keep secrets. A child who grows into a successful pastry chef who guards her heart.
Return of the Black Stockings Society Bundle 4-6
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 138,300. Language: English. Published: April 22, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
The next three books in the popular Return of the Black Stockings Society series now in one fun bundle! Just One Look Private Lessons The Main Attraction
Finding Francine
Series: Jeanette and Jackson Mystery. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,900. Language: English. Published: March 14, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
He’d never play football again. Stuck in a hospital bed, Jackson Cook feels betrayed by the game he’d loved his entire life. But the game had let him down, like most of the people in his life. Except for Jeanette Hadley, who comes to the hospital and asks for his help. She needs to find a missing cat. A special cat named Francine.
The Clifton Sisters: Three Book Collection
Price: $11.99 USD. Words: 264,750. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Three mysterious sisters…three compelling stories…one big volume: The Sapphire Pendant The Amber Stone The Emerald Ring
Sparks
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 52,330. Language: English. Published: February 6, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Mixing business with pleasure Business consultant, Dawn Ajani, needs to jumpstart both her stalled career and non-existent love life. A chance to work with the sexy (and single) Jordan Taylor seems like the perfect solution. However, both Jordan and his ailing company prove to be a bigger challenge than expected.
The Main Attraction
Series: Return of The Black Stockings Society. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 53,190. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2020 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Taking the spotlight… Event planner, Corinne Baylor, used to believe in happily-ever-after. But after a painful divorce, a son who wants to live with his father, and a stalled career, she thinks love and happiness only happens in fairytales. An invitation to join the Black Stockings Society and a chance to work with Brett Lattimore, an enigmatic business owner, comes just in time.
Snowed in with the Doctor
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 48,530. Language: English. Published: December 4, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Christmas, Fiction » Romance » General
Dr. Lora Rice desperately wants to fix her stagnant love life. So when the new book, 30 Days to Romance, finally arrives on her doorstep, the Maryland researcher can’t wait to put it into practice and catch the eye of Mr. Right. But that doesn’t include her colleague–and chief rival—the brilliant, but sexy Dr. Justin Silver. He stands in the way of a coveted fellowship and gets under her skin.
Holiday Kisses: Three Book Collection
Price: $10.99 USD. Words: 131,230. Language: English. Published: December 3, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Christmas, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Enjoy three holiday novels in one fun bundle! After Hours Winterwood Lane This Changes Everything
This Changes Everything
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 55,980. Language: English. Published: October 22, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
Karen Palmer hates the thought of firing an employee three weeks before Christmas, but accepts the challenge. Until Joshua Akibu, an attractive, yet surly chemical engineer walks into their meeting holding an adorable infant. Shocked and dismayed, Karen decides to defy her superior and give the single father a second chance, that may cost her everything....
Secret Paradise
Series: Dupree Sisters. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 50,130. Language: English. Published: July 25, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
One night with you… Interior designer, Nikki Dupree, can’t believe her luck when she gets a commission to redesign the island mansion of the wealthy recluse, Lucian Kontos. She loves the gorgeous Mediterranean island and shimmering blue waters that wash along the sandy beaches. But her new employer turns her job into anything but paradise...
An Unforgettable Moment
Series: The Fortune Brothers. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 66,820. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
A little white lie… When unemployed free spirit, Desiree Foster, discovers she might be related to the beautiful and accomplished Ava Fortune, her self-esteem takes a hit. Desperate not to fall into her half-sister’s shadow, she tells a friend an elaborate story about her secret engagement to a handsome, powerful man named Maximillian “Max” Duchamp. A man who doesn’t exist. Except that he does.
Remembering Atticus
Series: Jeanette and Jackson Mystery. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,630. Language: English. Published: June 26, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
Atticus made six. The sixth dead cat. Teenage cat sitter Jeanette Hadley needs to find out why. And who. With the help of a fellow student, whose cat also met a grisly end, Jeanette will uncover someone’s quiet rage. And be forced to face her own. A mystery short story.
The Tamarind Ball
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,100. Language: English. Published: May 23, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » General
As a young girl, Ayino’s father banished her from the family house. Determined to make her way back she devises a clever scheme. But when she enters the house again, she uncovers a dangerous secret. A secret that could cost her everything she holds dear. A stirring fairy tale short story of magic and fate.
Pawprints in the Heart
Series: Pawprints. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,790. Language: English. Published: April 27, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Paul Gibbons didn’t trust cats. And he didn’t like being followed. Especially by an insistent grey cat that didn’t seem to care. She demanded attention…and help. But finding out why she needed him—only him—could prove dangerous and threatens to expose secrets he needs to keep hidden. A fantasy story for fans of Pawprints in the Snow.
Say Yes
Series: It Happened One Wedding. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 46,580. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Marriage counselor Nicole Harrison never sees herself walking down the aisle. Fed up with men and bad relationships the independent beauty plans to stay single for a long time. But at her mother’s fifth wedding, she spots an intriguing stranger who just may have her hearing wedding bells. However, Jayden Cassell wants nothing to do with her. But not for the reason she thinks…
A Work of Art
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,570. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Fiber artist Tanya Beals desperately wants to sell something at the local craft show. Unfortunately, no one wants to buy the unique pieces she sells. So Tanya comes up with a plan that involves her gorgeous best friend, a handsome stranger and a little white lie. But Tanya soon discovers that art, like life, isn’t always what it seems… A short story.
A Reluctant Hero
Series: Duvall Sisters. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 50,980. Language: English. Published: January 10, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Travel writer Daniella Duvall thrives on adventure, but when her plane spirals out of control in midair she wonders if those days are over. Until a tall, dark stranger who both infuriates and attracts her, comes to the rescue. When he disappears after the emergency landing, Daniella senses a story and becomes determined to track him down.
Perfect Match
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 51,910. Language: English. Published: January 10, 2019 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Hannah needs money Amal needs a lawyer Soon they’ll learn they really need each other Hannah Olaniyi needs money fast to save her family home from foreclosure. So, for a large fee, the desperate attorney takes on a seemingly unwinnable case. Notorious playboy, Amal Harper, can pay whatever Hannah asks. He needs someone willing to take on a powerful family with lots of connections.
Promise Me
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 47,840. Language: English. Published: December 22, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Her best mistake? Widowed civil engineer, Cheryl Whelan, likes to speak her mind. Especially about her annoying tenant, toy designer, Bryant Hill. However, when she says something that causes Bryant’s fiancée to dump him, Cheryl scrambles to fix the damage. Her husband’s illness left her drowning in debt and she needs the extra income. So she makes Bryant a promise...
Out of the Past: Two Complete Novels
Series: Henson. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 139,530. Language: English. Published: October 5, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General
Two Henson novels "Familiar Stranger" and "Careless Rapture" in one fun volume.
The Henson Brothers: Two Complete Novels
Series: Henson. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 179,010. Language: English. Published: October 4, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Two novels in the Henson series--Table for Two and Gaining Interest--in one fun volume.
All I Want Is You
Series: Dupree Sisters. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 50,740. Language: English. Published: August 19, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Venus A name that once inspired the fantasies of men and the envy of women Venus A mysterious, elusive international icon of exquisite beauty Venus A woman named Monica Dupree who disappeared years ago. She now lives a quiet life buried under secrets that continue to haunt her.
Truly Yours
Series: It Happened One Wedding. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 55,370. Language: English. Published: August 18, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Trent Brewster thinks nice guys finish last. He sets out to prove it by betting his cousin that he can win over any woman within a month by acting like his womanizing brother, Xavier. When he spots Dr. Erin Freeman at a wedding reception, he decides she’ll make the perfect target. But Erin proves to be a bigger challenge than he expected. And soon Trent fears he may win a bet but lose his heart…
The Reason Why
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,080. Language: English. Published: June 8, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
Carolyn Thomas only wanted a pack of gum. She didn’t want another date with the nice guy who had asked her out or to notice the child in the crowded convenience store. A child with frightened eyes. A child who reminded her of herself. Carolyn wanted to leave the store and forget them both. But Carolyn wouldn’t get what she wanted… A short story about the unexpected consequences of one look.
The Fortune Brothers: Two Complete Novels
Series: The Fortune Brothers. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 75,240. Language: English. Published: May 26, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Two unsuspecting brothers about to fall in love! Includes the novels "A Tempting Proposal" and "A Seductive Arrangement".
The Emerald Ring
Series: Clifton Sisters. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 63,430. Language: English. Published: April 29, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
Will she risk her heart again? Successful businesswoman, Michelle Clifton, knows the pain of loss. She lost her parents to illness and the man she loved left her. Now she may lose the one thing she holds dear: her business. When Michelle receives a notice that her lease won’t be renewed, she fears that her wealthy and powerful estranged husband, James Winfield, may be behind the threat.
One Wish
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,280. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Tony Blake likes to follow orders. The former soldier finds comfort in rules and working for respected businessman, Alex Carlton, gives him that. Unfortunately, he can’t fight his fierce attraction to Alex’s fiancée, Gabriella Duvall, a beautiful woman he must escort to events when Alex can’t attend. And his latest task may be his undoing.
School Days: Five Story Collection
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 14,870. Language: English. Published: March 9, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Coming of age
School. A time of transformation and confusion. In this five story collection meet an overweight teenager desperate not to ruin his grade point average in “Gym Class”; a college student facing a difficult choice in “Lola’s Decision.” Follow a high school student as he uncovers a dark community secret in “Blind Eye” and two other tales.
Well-worn Dreams
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,070. Language: English. Published: January 28, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » African American fiction » Contemporary woman
Candice prefers fantasy to real life.
 She fantasizes about a better life but mostly about the stranger she sees at the library.
 The stranger fulfills all her dreams.
Until one tiny action threatens to change that. 
 Forcing her to face reality in a way she never thought she could.

A Seductive Arrangement
Series: The Fortune Brothers. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 36,490. Language: English. Published: January 21, 2018 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Flashy playboy Jackson Fortune never expected to wake up with a wife. But when she arrives at his apartment one morning he can’t ignore her.

 Toyin Jacobs planned to quietly annul her secret Vegas wedding to Jackson. But when her nosy sister discovers the truth and posts it online, Toyin rushes to warn him.


Silence
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,920. Language: English. Published: December 8, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Christmas, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
Nine-year-old Damion Herold can see and feel sounds. 
 That makes him different from everyone he knows. It also makes him want his parents to stop fighting. 
He wants silence, more than anything, and makes a wish for Christmas.
 A wish that comes true. 
But not in the way he expected…
 A fantasy holiday story of loss and renewal.
Lost
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,620. Language: English. Published: November 7, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Call center operator, Krista Nichols, loves coming to the rescue of others. So when she meets a stranger in the woods, she is eager to help him. Except the stranger isn’t a person. And she may not be able to help. A reality that may free or haunt her for years to come. A fantasy story about letting go.
A Tempting Proposal
Series: The Fortune Brothers. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 40,050. Language: English. Published: October 23, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Straight-laced businessman, James Fortune, always does the right thing. 
 So when his reckless twin brother, Jackson, gets cold feet the day of his wedding, James decides to pretend to be the groom to protect his family’s name and honor, until his brother comes to his senses. 
However, his new bride, Ava Hughes, is also not who she seems.
Pawprints in the Snow
Series: Pawprints. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,070. Language: English. Published: September 12, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
Paul Gibbons didn’t like cats. But the skinny cat on his doorstep looked near death and its haunting green eyes pleaded for his help. He wanted to turn away. He needed to protect his secret. However, he couldn’t look away and he let the cat in. A decision that could cost him his life or be his salvation. A fantasy story about facing one’s destiny.
Blind Eye
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,380. Language: English. Published: September 12, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » African American fiction » Mystery & detective
High schooler Ayo Davis watches the clock. He makes every second count—from the time he wakes up until he goes to bed he stays on schedule. Until he finds a dead body. The fallout ruins his perfect timetable and forces him to look beyond the clock and face what he didn’t want to see. A short story about taking a stand.
DG Starter Bundle: Romance
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 188,000. Language: English. Published: September 6, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Start a fun romance series in this special 3-book bundle. Dive into the “Henson Series” with Table for Two, learn about “The Black Stockings Society” in Power Play and uncover the start of the “It Happened One Wedding” series with Unexpected Pleasure.
The One Certainty
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 3,200. Language: English. Published: August 26, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Sylvia loved her cat Rossetti. And Rossetti loved her. But Sylvia’s friends said that wasn’t enough. Until the day Rossetti proved them wrong. A short story about betrayal and unconditional love.
Private Lessons
Series: Return of The Black Stockings Society. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,070. Language: English. Published: August 21, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
A lesson in love? 
Jodi Durant lives a lie.
When she gets a promotion at work, she fears that her lie will be discovered and get her fired. An invitation to join the Black Stockings Society, promising her a new life, comes just in time. 
 However, her membership comes with a price—revealing her secret to a man who could destroy her life.
 Or give her the lesson she always needed.

Always and Forever
Series: It Happened One Wedding. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 24,840. Language: English. Published: June 18, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
She thinks he’s a cad. He thinks she’s a witch. Until one little deception forces them to see each other in a whole new way. Maid of honor Bianca Olade loves weddings. She looks forward to attending her cousin’s big event except for one thing: She hates Broderick Radford, the best man, a celebrated photojournalist known for his reputation with women. She tries her best to keep her distance.
The Lady Next Door
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,490. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » African American fiction » Contemporary woman
Harmony Ellis has a problem and it comes in the form of her mysterious new neighbor, Miss Octavia Newberry. This attractive young woman appears to have set her eyes on Harmony’s eligible son, Ray. But Harmony has already selected the daughter-in-law she wants. However, she’ll soon learn that the lady next door is full of surprises. A short story set in Hamsford.
Wrong Turn
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,520. Language: English. Published: May 23, 2017 by Ilori Press Books LLC. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » African American fiction » Mystery & detective
Beth Wilcock lives in fear. Someone keeps calling and leaving threatening messages. The phone calls started after a simple car accident. An accident that will escalate to something much worse. A short story about choices.
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