Author: Méta Smith
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759572100
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
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The hottest new author in street fiction, Méta Smith now delivers the tale of a female DJ who won't settle for anything less than the most desired men, the heights of the mad-glamourous life, and dreams that people would die for.
Author: Heidi Lowe
Publisher: Heidi Lowe Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Watch the trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V_WLgpqSTYg Lying on his deathbed, the head of Miami's most notorious crime family, the di Blasios, makes a startling decision: he leaves the business in the hands of his daughter, Willa. So far she's stayed in the background, letting her brothers take center stage. Now, as the new number one, she's learning that gun-running is a lot harder than she thought, and made more difficult by the nosy but beautiful detective who turns up hellbent on bringing her down. Detective Layke Owen has always listened to instinct. It's gotten her far. So when her instinct tells her that Willa di Blasio is now running the show, she has to prove her theory, even if it means following the girl's every move. But Willa is too savvy for her, too smart, and just a little too intriguing. What starts out as a game of cat and mouse soon turns into something more. Something neither woman was prepared for. Amidst the power struggles, proving themselves, and dead bodies piling up around them, can two women devoted to such conflicting jobs ever find happiness together? **The Queen of Miami is a steamy lesbian crime drama.**
Author: Meta Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739481622
Category : African American disc jockeys
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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"A novel about a famous DJ who, after escaping her affluent upbringing, begins an affair with a man whose violent profession puts her life in jeopardy"--Provided by the publisher.
Author: Meta Smith
Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
ISBN: 9780446586993
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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An aspiring DJ flees her affluent upbringing and begins an affair with a mysterious stranger in a sizzling new street novel from the author of "The Rolexxx Club."
Author: Henri Dauber
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781974467778
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
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GRISELDA BLANCO grows up in the suburbs of Medellin, surrendered in the prostitution which she was prey at the age of 12. At the age of 18, she met her first husband, Carlos Trujillo, who made her three children before throwing out her. She returned on the sidewalk before knowing the man who would change her life, Alberto Bravo. Together, they emigrate to New York. In the American metropolis, they dashed into the traffic of cocaine. Griselda and Alberto imported several kilos of white powder every week which they sold to a kingpin of mafia. John Gotti, the mafia Godfather, contacted Griselda so that supplies him the goods. The spouses Bravo organized the delivery of these goods based on their Medellin childhood friends. Their business became so important. But the demand kept growing. They had set up a high-tech industry to supply their customers. Other friends of Medellin came into play, including the notorious Pablo Escobar Gaviria, given the manufacturing and delivery to United States. The business worked perfectly until the day where the intervention of the DEA agents who failed to arrest Alberto, putting an end to the traffic of the Bravo couple. Griselda and Alberto had to leave the North American territory. She never forgave him this error. Because American authorities had been warned by the Colombian police which noticed the excessive lifestyle of Alberto Bravo and put him under surveillance. Annoyed by the excesses of her husband, who spent more time to sniff cocaine and romp in the bed with the mules which he used to spend drugs, she decided to kill him. Griselda Blanco became them the leader of a new network, settling in Miami to sell his white powder. It was the beginning of the time of Miami Vice. From this moment, the war between gangs for the sale of cocaine became the daily lives of the inhabitants of Miami. Until the day when Griselda Blanco escaped an arrest and a murder attempted. She took refuge at her mother's, Ana Lucia, in Los Angeles. She had quiet moments with her mother and her son, Michael Corleone. But Robert Palombo, a DEA agent, found her trail and arrested her in the bungalow where she lived. She was incarcerated in the prison for woman of San Francisco. Over there, she met a boy who had her great admiration, Charles Cosby. Became lovers, she made him her representative outside of the prison. But her right-hand man of Miami, Jorge Riverito Ayala, was arrested by the police. And to escape from the prison, he began to speak. The American authorities had their information. Griselda Blanco was extradited towards Florida, where she was judged for murder. But during the trial, Charles Cosby revealed to the judge having had sexual relations with a secretary of the Prosecutor. The judgment, which had to be a mere formality, turned in a fiasco. Therefore, the judge negotiated with lawyers of Griselda to put an end to this trial. Griselda Blanco was extradited to her country of origin, Colombia. Griselda settled down in Medellin in the chic area of El Poblado where she had bought a villa in a secure subdivision. She lived there for several years before being shot to death on September 3, 2012 by two men who put two bullets in the head. Griselda Blanco was almost 70 years old.
Author: Phyllis Lamattina
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781508755456
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Before the Civil Rights Movement, there was a Jamaican-American woman who shattered boundaries by riding her motorcycle across America. Her name was Bessie B. Stringfield. Adopted at age five by a wealthy, white Irish Catholic family, her parents gave her whatever she asked for including a motorcycle. She relied heavily on her faith in God to get her through encounters with racism, sexism and denial of essentials such as fuel for her motorcycle and hotel rooms on her road trips. Her nothing-can-stop-me attitude, outstanding riding skills along with her faith in God has made her one of the most incredible and talked about Twentieth Century female motorcycle pioneers.
Author: Heidi Lowe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781513019369
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Lying on his deathbed, the head of Miami's most notorious crime family, the di Blasios, makes a startling decision: he leaves the business in the hands of his daughter, Willa. So far she's stayed in the background, letting her brothers take center stage. Now, as the new number one, she's learning that gun-running is a lot harder than she thought, and made more difficult by the nosy but beautiful detective who turns up hellbent on bringing her down.Detective Layke Owen has always listened to instinct. It's gotten her far. So when her instinct tells her that Willa di Blasio is now running the show, she has to prove her theory, even if it means following the girl's every move. But Willa is too savvy for her, too smart, and just a little too intriguing. What starts out as a game of cat and mouse soon turns into something more. Something neither woman was prepared for.Amidst the power struggles, proving themselves, and dead bodies piling up around them, can two women devoted to such conflicting jobs ever find happiness together?**The Queen of Miami is a steamy lesbian crime drama.**
Author: Queen Latifah
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780060778569
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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A self-confident young African-American girl explains why she is "queen of the scene" at the playground.
Author: Nico Norena
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 164567570X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 307
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Indulgent Twists on Your Favorite Sweets Elevate your go-to desserts from plain to outrageously gooey, creamy and chocolatey with Nico Norena, sweet treats connoisseur and creator of the hit blog The Succulent Bite. Dozens of delicious, drool-worthy recipes await you, each super-easy to make with only a few ingredients—perfect for satisfying any late-night craving. Take classic treats like Oreos®, Nutter Butters® and Snickers® and transform them into even more decadent desserts, including: • Nesquik® Ice Cream • Nutella® Oreo® Cheesecake • Marshmallow Fluff Mug Cake • Chips Ahoy!® Crêpe • Biscoff® Cookies Basque-Style Cheesecake • Banana S’mores Pop-Tarts® • Date Night Boozy Brownies • Kinder® Chocolate Latte Whether you’re looking to impress your friends or sate your own chocolate craze, this essential guide to extravagant sweets is guaranteed to revolutionize your dessert game.
Author: Horacio Silva
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614289522
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6
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Considered by many as the country’s most dynamic, fastest growing and sexiest city, Miami is more popular than ever before. Yet, it is a city that doesn’t merely change but evolves, never rewriting the past, just adding to its illustrious heritage. And this is the real beauty of Miami. The chic Surf Club and the vibrant Faena Hotel did not replace the emblematic Raleigh of the 1940s nor the Ritz Carlton of the 50s, rather they complement them. Classics like Joe’s Stone Crab continue to serve their signature fare to sell-out crowds each night, as new establishments attract with name chefs. The iconic art deco architecture remains on full display as the modern Herzog & de Meuron-designed Perez Art Museum stands in stark contrast. Replete with arts and culture year round from the international art at The Bass to the street art of Wynwood Walls, each December, the city is taken over by the global cultural elite for Art Basel Miami Beach, a fair that attracts over 80,000 visitors who turn out for the momentous art, such as Maurizio Cattelan’s show stopping “Comedian”, and the exuberant festivities hosted each evening.
