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Heart Of Detroit #5
Red Heart
Falling In Love With A Killer Is Never A Good Idea
After a long period away, Jode returns to her hometown Detroit just to attend her best friend’s funeral.
Yet, when she finds out that the death was no suicide, she goes in search of the truth.
As secrets are revealed and the past she ran away from began to haunt her again, Jode believes that her best friend’s murderer may be her first love, Red Heart.
This book is part of The Heart Of Detroit Series
After a long period away, Jode returns to her hometown Detroit just to attend her best friend’s funeral.
Yet, when she finds out that the death was no suicide, she goes in search of the truth.
As secrets are revealed and the past she ran away from began to haunt her again, Jode believes that her best friend’s murderer may be her first love, Red Heart.
This book is part of The Heart Of Detroit Series
- GenresRomance
56 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 2011
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About the author
Sylvia Hubbard
82 books434 followersWith twist and turns, Sylvia will make your eyes dance and your mind shudder as you read her short stories. Find out all about this fantastic author of mystery/romance & sensual/noir.
Sylvia Hubbard, single mother of three is from Detroit, Michigan. Dreams of Reality was her first novel, and since then have published over 60 books available wherever books are sold
AUTHOR, MOTHER, SPEAKER, JOURNALIST, CONSULTANT & MORE!
Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network & Motown Romance Network, Editor of The Essence of Motown Literary Journal.
Owner of HubBooks Literary Service and Co-Founder of Essence of Motown Writers Alliance Literary Conference
Moderator of Detroit Writers Galore & Lulu’s Romance Writers
Board Member of National Association of Black Writers, Michigan Black
Independent Publishers
Present and Past Member of Great Lakes Booksellers Assc, National Association of Black Journalist-Detroit, Sisters In Crime, Black Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, World Romance Writers, Erotic Author’s Association, Real Sister Writers & Essentially Woman Literary Group, & Great Lakes Publishers Assc., Authors Supporting Authors (ASA), The Society of Midland Authors, The Michigan Reading Association
ABOUT HER:
Sylvia Hubbard has independently published 4 paperback books and over 10 e-books. Her foundation genre has always been romance, but she has ventured into suspense, erotic, mystery, paranormal and I/R. Always urban and contemporary styled, her writing is enjoyed all over the world by all nationalities. She’s always available for speaking opportunities at bookclubs, conferences, schools, and writing groups. In the upcoming year, she will be featured in several anthologies & will be publishing another paperback and 4 more e-books. She has a degree in Marketing/Management and minored in journalism, broadcasting (Specs Howard), drama, html programming, teaching assistant, customer service specialist, and commercial art.
Voted by Romance Book Cafe as a Favorite Author
Spirit of Detroit Winner for 2005 by Detroit City Council
2006 State of Michigan Governor’s Certificate of Tribute Emerging Minority Business Leader Award
2005 Stone’s Revenge Voted Best African-American Mystery by Mojolist.com
2006 Triumphant SPIRIT Award Winner (acknowledging Legacy of Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin) by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter
2006 EbonyAuthor.com To Look Out For
2007 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Detroit Chapter’s Top 10 Michigan Business Giving Spirit Award Nominee
2007 Erotic Showdown Author Nominee by Publisher’s Market.
2007 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (2nd Edition)
2007 National Inspiration Role Model Month (November) Literary Leader Award
2007 Powerful Visionary Award by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter
2008 SORMAG.com Readers Choice Award The Best Multi-Cultural Self-Published Author of the Year
2008 Facilitator at Idlewild Dubois Writing Workshop
2008 Detroit Literary Empowerment Community Champion for Motown Writers Network
2008 Distinguish Service Award Recipient from Detroit City Council
2008 NaNoWriMo Winner for Eve’s Deception @ 56992 words
2008 Metro Times The Best of Detroit Recipient – Best Literary Host and Literacy Booster
2009 Black Author Network Community Literary Legend Author
2009 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (3rd Edition)
Sylvia Hubbard, single mother of three is from Detroit, Michigan. Dreams of Reality was her first novel, and since then have published over 60 books available wherever books are sold
AUTHOR, MOTHER, SPEAKER, JOURNALIST, CONSULTANT & MORE!
Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network & Motown Romance Network, Editor of The Essence of Motown Literary Journal.
Owner of HubBooks Literary Service and Co-Founder of Essence of Motown Writers Alliance Literary Conference
Moderator of Detroit Writers Galore & Lulu’s Romance Writers
Board Member of National Association of Black Writers, Michigan Black
Independent Publishers
Present and Past Member of Great Lakes Booksellers Assc, National Association of Black Journalist-Detroit, Sisters In Crime, Black Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, World Romance Writers, Erotic Author’s Association, Real Sister Writers & Essentially Woman Literary Group, & Great Lakes Publishers Assc., Authors Supporting Authors (ASA), The Society of Midland Authors, The Michigan Reading Association
ABOUT HER:
Sylvia Hubbard has independently published 4 paperback books and over 10 e-books. Her foundation genre has always been romance, but she has ventured into suspense, erotic, mystery, paranormal and I/R. Always urban and contemporary styled, her writing is enjoyed all over the world by all nationalities. She’s always available for speaking opportunities at bookclubs, conferences, schools, and writing groups. In the upcoming year, she will be featured in several anthologies & will be publishing another paperback and 4 more e-books. She has a degree in Marketing/Management and minored in journalism, broadcasting (Specs Howard), drama, html programming, teaching assistant, customer service specialist, and commercial art.
Voted by Romance Book Cafe as a Favorite Author
Spirit of Detroit Winner for 2005 by Detroit City Council
2006 State of Michigan Governor’s Certificate of Tribute Emerging Minority Business Leader Award
2005 Stone’s Revenge Voted Best African-American Mystery by Mojolist.com
2006 Triumphant SPIRIT Award Winner (acknowledging Legacy of Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin) by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter
2006 EbonyAuthor.com To Look Out For
2007 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Detroit Chapter’s Top 10 Michigan Business Giving Spirit Award Nominee
2007 Erotic Showdown Author Nominee by Publisher’s Market.
2007 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (2nd Edition)
2007 National Inspiration Role Model Month (November) Literary Leader Award
2007 Powerful Visionary Award by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc – Rho Sigma Chapter
2008 SORMAG.com Readers Choice Award The Best Multi-Cultural Self-Published Author of the Year
2008 Facilitator at Idlewild Dubois Writing Workshop
2008 Detroit Literary Empowerment Community Champion for Motown Writers Network
2008 Distinguish Service Award Recipient from Detroit City Council
2008 NaNoWriMo Winner for Eve’s Deception @ 56992 words
2008 Metro Times The Best of Detroit Recipient – Best Literary Host and Literacy Booster
2009 Black Author Network Community Literary Legend Author
2009 Who’s Who In Black Detroit listing. (3rd Edition)
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March 22, 2012
This was a great read. It had a bit of mystery, and love thrown in as well. The back story of Jode and Stephen was sooooo good and interesting. It really made this book a complete page turner. The ending was very unexpected. I am really enjoying this authors writing style. Her books never have a dull moment, and keep me interested. Sylvia Hubbard is quickly becoming one of my favs.
February 20, 2025
Great suspense read by Sylvia Hubbard! I loved that Jade never gave up trying to get justice for her best friend. I enjoyed reading this book.
August 20, 2014
A mystery.
There is nothing sweet about coming home to Detroit, after being away for so long when you have to attend your best friend’s funeral after an apparent suicide. Jode Price is doubtful that her friend Kasey took her own life, so much so that she begins to probe into the details surrounding Kasey’s death. Memories from the past start to surface as Jode’s feeling that the suicide may in fact be a murder heightens, but unfortunately all involved want to keep the past closed, especially Stephen, Kasey’s brother.
An interesting mystery where at first I didn’t understand the past relationship between Jode and Stephen. I wasn’t sure if the author was trying to portray an almost shy but guilty teenaged boy or a molester. Some editing issues were present, but I liked the story and the characters.
Locksie August 19, 2014
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 3.0***
There is nothing sweet about coming home to Detroit, after being away for so long when you have to attend your best friend’s funeral after an apparent suicide. Jode Price is doubtful that her friend Kasey took her own life, so much so that she begins to probe into the details surrounding Kasey’s death. Memories from the past start to surface as Jode’s feeling that the suicide may in fact be a murder heightens, but unfortunately all involved want to keep the past closed, especially Stephen, Kasey’s brother.
An interesting mystery where at first I didn’t understand the past relationship between Jode and Stephen. I wasn’t sure if the author was trying to portray an almost shy but guilty teenaged boy or a molester. Some editing issues were present, but I liked the story and the characters.
Locksie August 19, 2014
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 3.0***
January 29, 2012
I just started reading it and I am enjoying it. I like this writers style. Downloaded all her books and created a shelve for her work. This is the second book I am reading in two days and I am enjoying it. Good read. Tipo could be miminized.
December 5, 2013
I really enjoyed reading this book. It had some mystery in it, violence, and love.
June 30, 2016
Beautiful
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