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Open for participation - 12/01/2020 Last day to enter - 12/31/2020 Judging begins - 01/01/2021 Winners announced on or around - 02/01/2021

❝ i've always wanted to be black, never wanted to be anything else but black ❞ Tina Taught Me - Solange Knowles " BLESSED & BLACK AWARDS" is aimed at uplifting and praising black writers who write black fiction. there's nothing as beautiful as seeing ordinary people go out of the mainstream white washed fiction route to create universes where black people are main characters and black struggles, triumphs and excellence are the focus. representation is everything. if you are a black author who writes about black main characters, this competition is for you, welcome 👑.

Twenty-three year old Jade Matthews has never asked a man or needed a man for anything. She works hard as a bartender and tattoo artist. Things change once she meets De'Ante Rodgers. De'Ante is twenty-four and owns self-named restaurant in Atlanta. The meet briefly at the bar Jade works. At first the two don't vibe because of Jade's I don't need a man or want a man attitude. De'Ante makes her realize just how much she wants and needs a man preferably him. De'Ante Rodgers character is being played by August Alsina VERY MATURE CONTENT!

"The way you behave...behave around me, with me it's highly inappropriate. I don't want you think I'll be your little assistant that you fuck on top of your desk or in the break room, if that's your intention I think it's best if you fire me or atleast send me back to work for Mr Caine," I told him after a couple seconds of silence I turned to face him to be greeted with a hard look on his face. "Amelia....I'm sorry if you thought that was my intention, I can see where you would get that idea.. and I apologize for my lack of communication, in what I want," "So what do you want?" I asked my voice sounding strange I cleared my throat, he reached forward taking my ice-cream placing it on the bench his hand moving to my chin making sure I held eye contact. "You..I want you Amelia," he answered his voice soft but held a level of firmness. I sat there looking at him, his eyes filled with emotions and unspoken words that had me melting under his gaze. "What do you mean y-" "Please don't make me repeat myself, I find it quite annoying," he replied his other hand moving from my knee to thigh the grip firm. "Well you're my boss telling me that you...want me, I think I'm going to need some clarification Xavier," I said frustrated and he swallowed hard, his Adams apple moving and I wish I could know what he was thinking. Before another thought can pass through my mind, his lips are on mine Shakespeare The course of true love never did run smooth

#Romance #Urban. [18+] MATURE CONTENT. Harlem's life changes when she's given a fully funded scholarship into one of the most prestigious universities of New York. She's going to experience the campus life and will come across rough paths that would only strengthen her the more. But most importantly, she finds new love. In someone she never considered her type of man. Adventure, partying, sororities and fraternities, art and crushes await her. "I ain't like other girls. I don't take shit. I'm from the streets. the hood is part of me. But that doesn't mean I don't want to be someone tomorrow. I will be someone." All rights reserved. Copyright 2016/2017©

Jersey Coleman has faced many hardships. From being raised in a brothel to becoming a dope-fiend. She finally gets her life on the right path until she is faced with a difficult challenge.

" I Soon to be Alpha Nicolas Steven Clark of The Full Moon Pack reject you Lela Ann Walker as my mate and future Luna" What happens when Lela gets rejected by the one person who is supposed to love her? Also is someone after her? guess you have to read to find out! I do not own any pictures used throughout this book! Any store or place name I use is just a name I decided to use! Same goes for a picture it's just what I am 'borrowing'. Setting takes place in Arizona

(PREVIOUSLY TITLED SIX INCH HEELS) Remi Simmons has always been a go-getter: independent and thirsty for success. After a dysfunctional family home leaves her to fend for her self, she is adamant that she cannot depend on anyone and will make a way for herself, by herself. Everything seems to be tunnel vision for her until she starts an unusual relationship with her professor, Omari Beckham-a chill person within the classroom, with his own secrets lurking outside of it. As their relationship begins to evolve seriously, Omari teaches Remi not only the basics of psychology, but how to put her pride aside and become someone's equal.

Bentley Johnson lived the life of any other popular kid. Cool cars, weekend parties, captain of the football team. He was the guy all the girls would kill to have and all the boys longed to be. With the deadly combination of wealth, good looks , brains and sporting ability - there is nothing Bentley could have wanted more in life ... Or was there ? Ava- Marie Knight, smart, reserved and unnoticed or so she thought, until her once simple world was flipped upside down with one simple sentence whispered into her ear ."I want to feel what it's like to love all of you : body , mind and soul . To experience that cheesy stereotypical high school love story baby you and I." *** Being edited ❄️ means chapter has been edited