Fiction

Now a NAACP-nominated Limited Series on BET! Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the wannabes have secretly vacationed for more than 75 years. Unlike the bluffs of...

Revenge, amnesia and seduction--oh my! Nothing is off-limits in these two sizzling tales from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson and Yahrah St. John! Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson Is this seduction scheme for revenge...or a...

Join Essence(R)-bestselling authors Ms. Michel Moore and T.C. Littles, along with Novelist Blacc Topp, as they each give you heart-racing, gritty tales of what being On a Mission on the block ultimately means. WHEN STAYING ON TOP IS THE ONLY OPTION! Life...

"The History of a Difficult Child is an extraordinary novel." --Maaza Mengiste, Booker Prize-shortlisted author of The Shadow King "An exhilarating novel by a powerful new writer." --Elif Batuman, author of Pulitzer-Prize finalist The Idiot and...

Revisit Essence-bestselling author K'wan's bloodiest and most gripping series, following its eponymous kingpin, Animal. From the moment Animal's former lover Red Sonja shows up on his doorstep, he knows trouble can't be far behind. It isn't because the...

Deep in the heart of Africa is Wakanda, a technologically advanced civilization of great power and mystery. During the last ten centuries, as European colonial powers spread their guns, armies and undisputed domination throughout the continent, Wakanda...

Reginald Hudlin and John Romita Jr. delve deep into the mind of the Black Panther, in the next in our series of graphic novels handpicked by Marvel Editorial to showcase pivotal storylines written and drawn by some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators! In...

Lunella Lafayette makes new friends across the Marvel Universe! The smartest one of all takes it upon herself to solve the Terrigen crisis threatening the X-Men! And when Venom has a Stegron the Dinosaur Man problem, it only makes sense for Moon Girl and...

Treasure Hernandez takes readers on a captivating, headlong plunge into the depths of the streets of Raleigh, North Carolina. It will leave you feenin' for more. With the skills of Michael Vick and the looks of Tyreese, Andrew "Amir" Davis is destined to...

Profoundly moving and nostalgic, Soldiers of Love: Beautiful Scars is a searing exploration of soul ties, love scars, second-chance romance, and the healing power of forgiveness. Inspired by real events, Soldiers is soul-stirring and perfect for fans of...

Have you ever experienced that good old hood love that makes your insides shiver? The three main characters in Raquel Williams' raw Urban drama do. Follow along as Nyesha, Kymani, and Yohan get caught up in a messy, page turning love triangle... Nyesha...

Ride shotgun with Marcus, Nikki, and a few other couples as they navigate through this crazy, drama-filled game of life and love. To love and be loved in return is a beautiful feeling. But what do you do when the object of your affection refuses to want...