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A Mahogany Moment by beautiffultv
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In 1942, James 'Jamie' Ross's life seems perfect-he has a promising career, an approved engagement to a beautiful woman, and his parents' blessings. However, after a fight leaves him injured, he finds himself under the care of Olivia Townsend, a nurse at the only colored hospital in their small Alabama town. Despite societal norms, Jamie and Olivia form a deep connection that transcends racial boundaries. As their friendship blossoms into a forbidden romance, both must confront the prejudices of their time and decide whether their love is worth risking everything they've ever known for.
The Godfather by GoldenKnowledge
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"Ooo girl look, look, look." She tapped her shoulder repeatedly. Euphoria looked to the entrance instinctively only to see the man she had seen in the alley the first night she worked here. Her breath hitched as she watched them walk in. She never dared to tell a soul about what she'd seen that night. She wasn't looking for any trouble. Especially when he let her go."Who is he?" "That bambina, is no other than Demetrius D'Agostino. The Godfather. He's basically the Capo of all the Capo's. You see Jamal is a Capo, Yes? But he is the top Capo making him the boss of Jamal and all others like him. Everybody answers to him. Nothing travels unnoticed by him. He's the King of the underworld. He owns the politicians, the President and the law. He has everyone in the palm of his hand. His family has been the most ruthless and merciless mafia family to live. Rumor has it that he's the worst society has seen but the best the underworld has ever that's led the D'Agostino family. He is all bad bambina, you should stay as far away from him as much you can." "After what you just told me. I'll do exactly that. No need to tell me twice." 🚫18 CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT/ ADULT THEMES DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN ANY OF THE IMAGES USED IN THE BOOK‼️ ⚠️Read at own risk⚠️
Like Oil and Water by caja_the_princess
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Esther, Essie for short, is a slave on the Williams Plantation. Snatched away from her parents as a toddler and sold to Master Williams she grew up as a slave like her adopted mother. Essie is tired of the only life she knows, tired of the hard work, tired of the plantation, tired of keeping her head down. What will happen when she has a chance encounter with the one person she never thought she would see again: Gabriel Williams. Gabriel Williams is the heir to the Williams Plantation. After being sent away to live with his Aunt and Uncle after his mother's untimely death he returns home with a new mind set and a mission. However, things have changed a lot since he left and he has a run in with one of the kitchen girls who he remembers from his early days.
Separate But Not Equal by Vjackson24
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Ivory Jones has faced the challenges of segregation all her life. Growing up in Birmingham, one of the most segregated cities in America, she keeps her head down and avoids socializing with all people that are trouble. It's 1963, and as racism gets worse in America, the risk of danger is rising rapidly for Ivory. Everything and everyone around her is crashing and burning, while she is forced to sit still and watch. Just when Ivory decides it's not worth living her painful life anymore.. Will a certain turquoise-blue eyed boy be able to save her?
The Seer And The Stetson  by Burkesrules
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#1 in 1800s 10-10-2021 Ellie Sweeten, a young woman with unusual gifts, is making her way westward with her parents, in an era just after the civil war. The Sweeten family embarked on an opportunity for a new life away from the memories of war and the stain of slavery. They happen upon an outlaw running for his life. River Collins turns up with a twang to his talk and more charm than the devil himself. With a mind to turn him away, Ellie is left without a choice but to take the suspicious stranger along. To, River, life was all a game of chance. He had been runnin' and gunnin' with the Utter Gang for years. Everyone knew him to be the best quick draw and sharpshooter west of the Mississippi. His life was seemed destined for infamy until he tried to stop the Utter Gang's leader Clyde Puckett from taking things too far. Injured and with no where to go, River is running for his life. He lay dying when providence leads him to be found by a woman of surpassing beauty. But this beauty's heart was a tough as aged leather. River develops a feeling of responsibility for the girl when death touches what she loves most. But River has a choice to make. Stay to protect the girl and be found by his former gang. Or leave to protect the girl and never see her again.