{"title":"K. C. Mills","description":"K.C. Mills is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 traditionally and independently published novels, including Innocent Intent, Christmas in Spite of You, and You Could Do Damage. The recipient of a Sisters with Superpowers Award from Rolling Out Magazine, she is known for writing beautifully flawed characters and realistic, edgy stories displaying love in all shades of brown. She enjoys inspiring others by sharing her experiences and successes, and has been a guest on Love Freedom Movement, Sisters Circle, an Essence panel, and more since publishing her first novel in 2015. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia and can be found online at TheAuthorKCMills.com.","products":[{"product_id":"you-could-do-damage-too-paperback","title":"You Could Do Damage Too - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author K.C. 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