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We are a group of black women who love to read, want to read more, and meet like-minded women. We are here to inspire women to read, share literature, fellowship, and encourage others in the joy of reading. We meet online each month. We are an eclectic group of Black women, and so are our reading selections. Find out more on our website www.mochagirlsread.com
For Authors and Publishers, please email Mocha Girl Classy at [classy@mochagirlsread.com](mailto:classy@mochagirlsread.com)
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•Online(ONLINE) Book Club Meeting: "Spilling the Tea" by Brenda Jackson
Online30 attendees from 13 groupsGreetings Mocha Girls,
I hope this message finds everyone well.
Please join us on Google Meet where we will have our discussion virtually.
The link will be visible once you RSVP.
Warmly,
Mocha Girl Sharnise
Our December 2025 monthly book selection is "Spilling the Tea" by Brenda Jackson.
Remember, if you don't finish the book, you are still welcome, so come anyway!
R.S.V.P. Etiquette:
Please make sure to RSVP to an event or book club meeting ONLY if you are going. Do not RSVP if you are thinking about going or would like to go.
Thanks in advance and I can't wait to see you all!
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About the Book:
A small Georgia town, a broken heart, and an old flame—Brenda Jackson serves up a sexy, dramatic reunion story in this latest novel set in Catalina Cove.
When LaVinia “Vinnie” Middleworth’s world shatters, she finds herself back in her hometown of Catalina Cove, the place she thought she’d left behind for good. What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with her ex, Gabriel Franklin—the man she never stopped loving.
But things have changed. Vinnie is determined to rebuild her life on her own terms, and Gabriel has secrets of his own. When circumstances force them together, the sparks they once shared quickly reignite, and long-buried truths begin to surface.
As Vinnie reconnects with her roots and the people who once made her feel at home, she learns that sometimes healing starts right where your heart was broken—and that the best stories always start with a little spilled tea.
About the Author:
Brenda Jackson is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with more than 150 novels and novellas to her name. A true pioneer in African American romance, Brenda has been publishing since 1995 and continues to create unforgettable love stories featuring strong, complex Black characters.
Her novels have earned her numerous awards, including the Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyond the page, Brenda is deeply committed to uplifting communities through education and literacy initiatives.
Learn more about Brenda and her incredible career at BrendaJackson.com.1 attendee from this group - Network event
•Online(ONLINE) Book Club Meeting: "Spilling the Tea" by Brenda Jackson
Online11 attendees from 13 groups## Details
Greetings Mocha Girls,
I hope this message finds everyone well.
Please join us on Google Meet where we will have our discussion virtually.
Google Meet joining info Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/upc-yofz-wpu
Or dial: +1 219-316-0887 PIN: 616757621
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/upc-yofz-wpu?pin=9984561172922
Warmly,
Mocha Girl Renee
Our December 2025 monthly book selection is "Spilling the Tea" by Brenda Jackson.
Remember, if you don't finish the book, you are still welcome, so come anyway!
R.S.V.P. Etiquette:
Please make sure to RSVP to an event or book club meeting ONLY if you are going. Do not RSVP if you are thinking about going or would like to go.
Thanks in advance and I can't wait to see you all!
About the Book:
A small Georgia town, a broken heart, and an old flame—Brenda Jackson serves up a sexy, dramatic reunion story in this latest novel set in Catalina Cove.
When LaVinia “Vinnie” Middleworth’s world shatters, she finds herself back in her hometown of Catalina Cove, the place she thought she’d left behind for good. What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with her ex, Gabriel Franklin—the man she never stopped loving.
But things have changed. Vinnie is determined to rebuild her life on her own terms, and Gabriel has secrets of his own. When circumstances force them together, the sparks they once shared quickly reignite, and long-buried truths begin to surface.
As Vinnie reconnects with her roots and the people who once made her feel at home, she learns that sometimes healing starts right where your heart was broken—and that the best stories always start with a little spilled tea.
About the Author:
Brenda Jackson is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with more than 150 novels and novellas to her name. A true pioneer in African American romance, Brenda has been publishing since 1995 and continues to create unforgettable love stories featuring strong, complex Black characters.
Her novels have earned her numerous awards, including the Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyond the page, Brenda is deeply committed to uplifting communities through education and literacy initiatives.
Learn more about Brenda and her incredible career at [BrendaJackson.com](https://brendajackson.com/). - Network event
•OnlineReading Time - Reading Apart Together
Online12 attendees from 13 groups📚 Hosted By: Renee Bailey
✨ Silent Reading Hour ✨
Join us every Monday for an hour of peaceful reading together!
How it works:
1️⃣ Pick any book you love.
2️⃣ Log in to the meeting.
3️⃣ Read for as long as you’d like.
💡 “Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.” – Zoë Saldana
🌐 Where: Virtual via Google Meet
📅 When: Every Monday
📲 Video call link: https://meet.google.com/msv-pyyp-eig
We can’t wait to see you there! 📖✨
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