{"title":"Carl Weber","description":"Carl Weber is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels and short stories. He graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor's degree in accounting and has an MBA in marketing from the University of Virginia. A lifelong reader, Weber wanted to write stories about ordinary people who have crazy things happening in their lives. Now, when he's not connecting with readers through his books, Weber is finding new talent for his own publishing company, Urban Books. His latest venture is Urban Books Media, a production company that is turning several of his novels into films. His films, The Man in 3B, The Preacher's Son, and Influence,  are available now on streaming services. His television series, The Family Business, is currently airing on BET+.","products":[{"product_id":"man-in-3b-paperback","title":"Man in 3B - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaryl Graham has just moved into a Jamaica, Queens, apartment building and his neighbors, both male and female alike, can't stop talking about him. From his extreme attractiveness to his undeniable swag, Daryl is the man every woman wants and every man wants to be. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Connie, an unhappy wife, turns to Daryl for help losing weight, hoping to fix her marriage. But when Daryl starts making Connie feel beautiful again, she questions whether her marriage is worth saving. Benny, a spoiled teenager raised by a single father, looks up to Daryl. When an unexpected event occurs, Benny is left questioning everything he's ever known to be true. Krystal, Daryl's first love, wants to make things work with her current boyfriend. Yet having Daryl back in her life sends her happy home spiraling out of control.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAnd Avery, Connie's husband, doesn't care about anything or anyone when a financial opportunity comes his way-that is, until he notices how much time his wife is spending with their new neighbor.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Everything seems to be going well, until someone is murdered, and everyone becomes a prime suspect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Weber packs his latest urban soap opera with all seven deadly sins . . . [To] err is not only human, but a whole lot more fun to read.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Contains lots of the drama and tight writing style that has made him a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author, and more importantly, all the surprises and shocks readers won't see coming.\" -- Examiner.com","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101207531743,"sku":"9781455505241","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Ljm86osxAU9781455505241.webp?v=1781068470"},{"product_id":"dating-to-die-hardcover","title":"Dating to Die - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStraight from the success of his hit television series \u003ci\u003eThe Family Business\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Carl Weber returns to his storytelling roots, blending his signature dramatic flair with a cast of new, entertaining characters.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the heart of this narrative are Mother and Mable, two seasoned matriarchs whose wisdom and strength have guided them through decades of fostering children. Throughout the years, they have provided care and support to countless youths, but a select few remained, ultimately forming the family they had always longed for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDriven by a deep desire to offer the young women the bright futures they deserve, Mother introduces them--Keisha, Toni, Mary, and Nicole--to her highly lucrative, though unconventional, life insurance business. Each daughter has found her place within the enterprise, leveraging her unique strengths and experiences. Keisha, street-smart and strikingly beautiful, manages clients from challenging backgrounds, including drug dealers, hustlers, and criminals. Mary applies her talents to burial policies at the homeless shelter where she works, while Nicole focuses on policies for high-risk, elderly clients. Toni possesses a flair for acting, and that talent helps her handle the intricate logistics of the enterprise, coordinating with nurses, doctors, and adjustors to ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTogether, this group has formed a formidable and profitable team. However, as the stakes rise, the policies they manage begin to hit much closer to home, challenging the bonds they have built and forcing them to confront the true meaning of family and loyalty.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101948186847,"sku":"9781645567691","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/xlW5JKy_eF9781645567691.webp?v=1781075941"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/carl-weber.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}