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National bestselling authors Carl Weber and La Jill Hunt return in the latest installment of the wildly popular Family Business series. LC Duncan, patriarch and leader of the Duncan clan, is alive and well after being shot by a mysterious gunman. His near-death experience has caused him and his wife Chippy to reflect on their lives, and they are more determined than ever to focus on family and the continued success of the Duncan family business. However, the return of one of LC’s brothers stirs up past resentments, and now the family is forced to defend themselves against an unexpected enemy seeking revenge. The Duncans are fighting on more than one front after Junior, the oldest sibling, comes face to face with his brother Orlando’s estranged baby momma. Ruby is now the wife of Vinnie Dash, a sworn enemy of the Duncan family. The chance encounter is the beginning of a war, a renewed search for Orlando's missing child, and the rekindling of a forbidden romance. Wherever there’s a Duncan, trouble is never too far behind. Get ready for another roller coaster ride with The Family Business 4.

The love/hate relationship between Diane and Kendra Williams takes mother-daughter drama to entirely different level. Diane is a single mother who prides herself on being a master manipulator. She has no problem using anything or anyone to get what she wants. Whether it’s treating her sister, Celia, as her personal ATM or seducing unlikely, unsuspecting men, she will do whatever it takes to get ahead. Her daughter, Kendra, is a hardworking student who does a better job parenting her younger twin sisters than their mom does. She is determined to be nothing like her mother, and instead, strives to follow in her Aunt Celia’s footsteps to get the car, house, and career of her dreams. After meeting Bilal, a handsome, streetwise entrepreneur, she may just land the man of her dreams as well. When tragedy strikes one of the twins, instead of being there for her family, Diane sees it as one more opportunity to exploit for her own personal gain. And when a secret that both Diane and Kendra have been keeping comes out, the entire family is ripped apart. Will Kendra be able to hold on to everything that means the world to her, or will her mama’s drama snatch it all away?

Sequel to: The family business 4 / by Carl Weber with La Jill Hunt.

Sylvia Blackwell has it all, or so she thinks. She and her handsome husband, Garrett, are the epitome of success: an immaculate house of their dreams, a beautiful and talented 17-year-old daughter, flourishing careers, and nearly twenty years of perfectly wedded bliss. Just as they are making plans for their vow renewal celebration, a call in the middle of the night interrupts their picture-perfect lives. Now Sylvia has to deal with the reality of Garrett’s dead mistress, a love child she never knew about, and the fact that the man she’s been married to for the past twenty years may not be the man she knows at all. Unlike her sister Sylvia, when it comes to love, Janelle Hudson can take it or leave it. Her on again, off again, noncommittal, stress-free friendship with Jarvis Baldwin is fine with her. But her life becomes complicated when she is faced with choosing between a sure thing with a good man or what feels right with the wrong one. Bestselling author LaJill Hunt is back with Midlife Crisis, an emotion-packed story of love, betrayal, and family loyalty. When lies are unveiled and secrets are revealed, can love be strong enough to forgive, even when you can’t forget? An abbreviated version of this novel entitled Jaded was previously published.

Perfectly Fine Christmas is an entertaining coming-of-age holiday fairy tale with a romantic twist that La Jill Hunt’s fans are sure to enjoy. “Who says Cinderella is the only one who gets a happily ever after? Shouldn’t the fairy godmother get a knight in shining armor too? After all, she’s the one with all the magic.” Kendall Freeman, a self-assured, full-figured seamstress and aspiring fashion designer, loves Christmas. Niya Fine, a shy, introverted, plus-size teen, is dealing with the recent loss of her mother. She’s now living with her widowed grandmother, Claudia, an elitist who criticizes Niya’s every move. While Kendall is working hard to make the season bright, planning Christmas parties and whipping up amazing gowns at the boutique where she works, Niya is begging her uncle Reese, the “reprobate” of the family, to spend the holidays with her at his mother’s home. She hopes that will make living there a little less lonely. A twist of fate leads to a unique friendship between Kendall and Niya, and a quest to pursue a family tradition that seems impossible to achieve. Can Kendall help Niya embrace who she is and help the family rediscover the true meaning of the holiday season? Is there a possibility of finding her own true love in the process?

La Jill Hunt teams up with her daughter Kamaryn for two stories about beloved characters, Sonya Duncan and CoCo Brown from some of Carl Weber’s most popular novels—and these two big, beautiful women are not afraid to live life to the fullest.Married to a Duncan by La Jill Sassy and full figured, Sonya Duncan has been living a fantasy since the day she met her lovable husband, Junior Duncan. But being married to a Duncan is a blessing and a curse. She’s living the life of luxury that she’s always dreamed of, but it also means being part of a family whose line of business puts them in danger almost every day. Sonya has to face that reality when Junior’s work ends up following him home, and she finds out what it means to be part of the family business.Girl Like Me by Kamaryn When Sierra Boyd’s long-time boyfriend suggests they take a break, she sets out to win him back. Her efforts seem to be working, until she finds out there’s a new “Insta-thot” on his arm. Frustrated with always being the “good girl,” Sierra embarks on a new transformation and decides it time to date on her own terms and live her best Hot Girl Summer, here we come! After a casual meetup gone wrong suddenly goes right, she finds herself in bed with the last guy she’d ever consider speaking to, let alone sleeping with. Is he more than she bargained for, or is he exactly what a girl like her needs?

"Dealing with the aftermath of her husband's affair has not been easy for Sylvia Blackwell. When she vowed to stay by his side for better or for worse, she never imagined that would mean becoming a parent to Jordan, his troubled teenaged love child. Now Sylvia is facing a new dilemma that could not only be the final straw that breaks her fragile marriage, but could also shatter her already strained relationship with her sister, Janelle. Tricia King never suspected there was trouble in her marriage. After all, she couldn't have asked for a better husband than Titus. He's everything she expected in a mate: a good provider, a great father, responsible, and supportive. She has no idea something is missing from their relationship until she finds out what he was giving someone else. Hurt and confused, she finds herself being counseled by a most unlikely ally. Janelle was warned by her sister about the sting of karma and the futility of dating a married man, and she has come face to face with the reality of her actions. Her secret relationship with Titus is now open for everyone to see, including the new man in her life, Sherrod. Janelle is now in the center of a battle between the man she loves and the family she's trying to hold on to. From the drama-filled imagination of La Jill Hunt comes Imitation of Wife, the continuing tale of two sisters navigating their complicated lives and tumultuous relationships while trying to maintain their bond with one another."-- Back cover

Exploring the theme of self-empowerment, this narrative celebrates full-figured women and their vibrant romantic lives, challenging stereotypes about age and body image. It highlights the passion and confidence these women embody, proving that attractiveness and desirability transcend societal norms. The story promises to showcase the fiery connections they forge, emphasizing that love knows no bounds.

In this crossover novel, La Jill Hunt introduces us to a new, memorable cast of characters with appearances from a few other familiar faces. Two years ago, aspiring model Devyn was on the fast track to success and living her best life as D’Morgan. She was engaged to a rising hip-hop star, mentored by one of the world’s biggest supermodels, and the center of attention for thousands of adoring fans and followers. Then, it all came tumbling down, and in a matter of minutes, she lost everything she loved—and more. Now, D’Morgan no longer exists, and the spotlight is the one thing Devyn has managed to avoid. Corporate event-planner Asha is Devyn’s best friend and has been by her side through everything: the good and bad, ups and downs, and highs and lows. Whatever Devyn needs, Asha is there for her. When Asha discovers an opportunity for Devyn to use her runway talent in a new direction, she doesn’t hesitate to guide her best friend on a new path and purpose in life and love. As fate would have it, Devyn is once again thrust in the public eye and facing the demons of her past. Can Asha balance helping her best friend while dealing with her own drama? Will Devyn find the strength to stand on her own finally? Or will the friendship they’ve built be destroyed by the secrets they’re hiding?

In LaJill Hunt's "No Strings Attached," beautiful twins Brooke and Brittany find their lives turned upside down after a wild one-night stand, and in Latoya Chandler's "Illusions of Love," gorgeous businesswoman Ebonee finds her picture-perfect wedding dayspiraling out of control