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The Beaumont's  by ZBthewriter
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Before the world knew their names, before the bright studio lights and screaming fans, the Beaumonts were already a phenomenon. Born into privilege at a time when America refused to imagine Black wealth, Charles and Evelyn Beaumont built an empire so large and extraordinary that it changed the trajectory of their children's lives-and the nation's culture-forever. Set across generations, The Beaumonts follows the rise of America's first Black family dynasty. From the quiet power of Charles Beaumont, a Southern businessman who turned acres of timberland into a multi-million-dollar empire in the 1930s, to Evelyn's elegance and iron-willed grace, the Beaumont family embodies a version of Black excellence the world never saw-but desperately needed. Their eldest, Diana, grows up in a mansion in an all-white neighborhood in 1950 and becomes one of the most influential entertainers of her time. With a voice that captures the nation and a presence that defines an era, Diana opens the doors her siblings later walk through. The brilliant and sensitive Olivia becomes a fashion and music icon of the 1980s, and the magnetic, prodigy-level Henry rises to worldwide superstardom, rivaling the biggest artists on Earth. The Beaumont children don't just join pop culture-they reshape it entirely. Told through Diana's eyes decades later, this novel explores the family's untouched wealth, the luxury and isolation of growing up as Black royalty in mid-century America, the pressures of the spotlight, and the cost of becoming symbols in a world that was never ready for them. It is a sweeping portrait of ambition, legacy, and the shimmering façade of fame. This is not just a story of a family. It's the story of a dynasty-America's first Black dynasty-whose rise changed everything.
Kismet  by astoldbylani
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kis·met /ˈkizmit,ˈkizˌmet/ noun destiny; fate. how do you know when you've met your soulmate?
PROMISES by NessaL05
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{ Book 2 of the Marino Series } Geovanni Marino & Eboni Darko. Two book lovers falling in love with one another. Reading books is an escape from reality to them. Imagining & fantasying about things they wish were real. The two meet at a library on a boring regular day, instantly becoming friends not knowing what's to come. An innocent & sweet friendship turned into a very sexual, intimate & sinful relationship. ___________________________________________ "I love you more than life itself Geo." Eboni. "I am yours." Geovanni. ••• • Book 2 of the Marino Series • { smut, abuse , depression & heart ache } Started: 04/15/23 Finished: ...
𝐌𝐬. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 by ToxicChocolatee
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❝You feel so good, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧.❞ He moans in my ear before arching me on his desk. I tried to keep my moans at a minimum, but he felt incredible as he was pummeling me from behind. ❝I can't get enough of you,❞ he groans, the erotic symphonies of our skin slapping bringing me closer to ruin. ❝I'm insatiable when it comes to you, Quinn.❞ ▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂ What transpires when a young, billion dollar CEO gets rejected by his daughter's teacher? 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝: 𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟎/𝟐𝟒 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝟎𝟒/𝟑𝟎/𝟐𝟒 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: - # 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 - # 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 - #𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐰𝐰𝐦
From Beyond by vintagexpast
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Ashanti Obi is the princess of an island located off of the coast of Africa. When Italian artist Nicholaus Medini arrives at her royal court, a forbidden love starts to brew. Will they be able to keep their escapades a secret? Warning: erotic, 18+
Skin Deep: Imagines/ Request Book For Black Women 21+ (Complete) by OverKookie
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This is my imagines book, where I combine my old one with the new one, and take requests. Will include BWWM BWBM BWBW BWAM
His forced love(BWWM) (interracial)         (COMPLETE) by MunaAli8
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*Disclaimer!! This is rated Explicit and graphic if you are troubled by issues such as rape, abuse please be warned . It will be unpleasant but people don't tend to explore the dark sides of reality. But please read and if you have any issues as such I am always here!! --------------------------- She is a beautiful Aztec black peasant who grasped the eyes of sinister many men but only one could have her. She's Brianna Mona He is the future king of Ariz Shadows . The worlds most dangerous leader, in control of all the land. He is so ruthless even his shadow has run away One day striped of her best friend she is forced to marry this man and one day birth his children. The pain and misery she is faced with is like no other. Can she learn to accept her fate. Will he show an ounce of remorse. He is Blake Austin ,
First Lady [Ruthless Records] by nastynorico
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A fictional three part series telling the life story of Karma Young , younger sister of Dr.Dre and the First Lady of Ruthless and her legendary career before her untimely and tragic death.
BLOOD OF KHARIS by Sellyfronce
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War A word that should inflict fear and terror is seen as the new normal. Kharis is a slave in the manor of Leonidas of Bethillore, Supreme commander of the king's army. Just as she's been doing for 3 years, she avoids trouble to keep her and her friends safe. However, life is not that simple as she is left with no other option than to use her blood to save them, which comes with a reward, one she never imagined. Things should now be looking up for her, but it is impossible. They're living in an era where there is a new normal. Elves, Wearhs (Vampires), and Humans have been fighting this war for years, and just as before, a price is needed to save them all...her blood. *** Kharis had seen Leonidas' red eyes before, but that did not change the fact that she was frightened by the wearh standing inches away from the door. They were almost done cleaning his chambers too! Would he hurt her? He said he needed her, but he could still use her while she was hurt. "Speak. Freely" he says, taking a step towards her, shutting the door to his chambers. "You have made me the topic of discussion among all humans with what you've just done." "I do not give a damn." "I do" "I'll kill them" He would kill all the humans in this manor? This wearh was undoubtedly mental. COMPLETED! ♥️
~What's Here Today, Could Be Gone Tomorrow~ by jayyydapimpcess
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