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“I want to be the character that challenges the hearts and minds of not only the people in my books, but those who live outside of them.” —R.L. Byrd

Black Coffee

The Love Forum is back and the relationship dilemmas continue within the infamous Dallas, Texas, urban radio station, K-103.5. DK "Love" Niles, the popular Disc Jockey from the DK and Melissa Morning Show, takes over the reins of hosting the new Love Forum called The Brothers Speak, and man, are the Brothas talking.

DK, in his pursuit of finding good love himself, discusses relationships from a black man's point of view and enlist the help of the husbands, boyfriends, and lovers of the Love Forum Divas.

Known as the Brotherhood; DK, Quentin, Miguel, Michael, Donnell, Pastor Levine, Dr. Houston and Brass aim to set the record straight and talk about dating black women, marriage, infidelity, personal struggles, what distinguishes a throw-back from a keeper, and answers the question the radio listeners really want to know: What really went down in their relationships?

If you thought the Love Forum Divas were dealing with issues, you may be surprised at what the brothers have to say about those relationship woes.

In the end—when all is said and done—one diva will be asking, "Am I drinking the right cup of Black Coffee?"

Looking For
Sweet Love

In "Looking for Sweet Love," six ladies blow up the Dallas radio airwaves with their sassy discussions about life, love, and relationships; with the main character, Jessie S. Harris, leading the pack.

Set around the infamous Dallas, Texas radio station K-103.5, Jessie--a successful on-the-fast-track director of marketing for Data Comm International--has agreed to spend six months of her life, along with five of her closest friends, on K-103.5's talk-show, The Love Forum.

Known as the Love Forum Divas, Jessie, V, Pat, Brit, Darlene, DeDe and the Forum's ultra-divafied host, Melissa Morgan, explore and discuss their relationships (past and present) amid Dallas' scorching dating scene. And with the help of the Divas and Love Forum, Jessie begins her quest to find true love.In "Looking for Sweet Love," six ladies blow up the Dallas radio airwaves with their sassy discussions about life, love, and relationships; with the main character, Jessie S. Harris, leading the pack.

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