Pride


 Contents
 
 Cover
 Title Page
 Chapter 1
 Chapter 2
 Chapter 3
 Chapter 4
 Chapter 5
 Chapter 6
 Chapter 7
 Chapter 8
 Chapter 9
 Chapter 10
 Chapter 11
 Chapter 12
 Chapter 13
 Chapter 14
 Chapter 15
 Chapter 16
 Chapter 17
 Chapter 18
 Chapter 19
 Chapter 20
 Chapter 21
 Chapter 22
 Chapter 23
 Chapter 24
 Chapter 25
 Chapter 26
 Chapter 27
 Chapter 28
 Chapter 29
 Chapter 30
 Chapter 31
 Chapter 32
 Chapter 33
 Chapter 34
 Chapter 35
 Chapter 36
 About the Author
 Copyright
 
 
 
 Guide
 
 Cover
 Start of Content
 Title Page
 About the Author
 Copyright
 
 
 
 
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 Victoria Christopher Murray
 Pride
 A Novel
 “A topsy-turvy tale of passion on steroids.”
 —Essence, on Lust
 
 
 Praise for WRATH
 
 “In the fourth installment of her Seven Deadly Sins series… Murray delivers another intense morality tale…. Offer Murray’s novel to readers who are looking for gritty Christian romantic suspense about love gone wrong.”
 —Booklist
 
 Praise for ENVY
 
 “[Envy] captures the drama of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills while also bringing this well-developed work of urban fiction to a satisfyingly redemptive conclusion.”
 —Kristina Giovanni, Booklist
 
 Praise for LUST
 
 “Murray has penned hot, steamy scenes in which her protagonist’s imagination runs wild, followed by the consequences of her realizing her dangerous dreams. A jarring twist at the end has the reader wondering who the good guys really are.”
 —Booklist (starred review)
 “Murray mixes quite a bit of passion, a touch of treachery, and some good old-fashioned revenge.”
 —Library Journal
 “Keeps you at the edge of your seat until the last page.”
 —Urban Reviews Online
 “A topsy-turvy tale of passion on steroids.”
 —Essence
 
 Praise for STAND YOUR GROUND
 
 “Murray has written a tension-packed novel around the hotbuzz national topic of an unarmed black youth shot by a white male, an act then subjected to the Stand Your Ground rule as a legal defense tactic…. Murray’s writing admirably shows the often overlooked human emotions following racial violence…. The pulled-from-the-headlines story line will captivate readers.”
 —Library Journal (starred review)
 “Murray, winner of several African American Literary Awards for fiction, powerfully captures the nuances and tragedies engendered by stand-your-ground laws. A must-read.”
 —Booklist (starred review)
 “Using a vivid, realistic premise, [Murray] takes a 360-degree view to bring all sides to the forefront for us to enjoy, learn from, judge, and celebrate. Stand Your Ground has great literary relevance for our time.”
 —USA Today
 
 Praise for FOREVER AN EX
 
 “Murray spices up her story line with plenty of juicy scandals…. Readers seeking an inspirational tale with broad themes of trust, betrayal, and forgiveness will do well by choosing Murray’s latest effort.”
 —Library Journal
 
 Praise for FORTUNE & FAME
 
 “The scandalous characters unite again in Fortune & Fame, Murray and Billingsley’s third and best collaboration. This time brazen Jasmine and Rachel, who has zero shame, have been cast on First Ladies, a reality TV show that builds one’s brand and threatens to break another’s marriage. Sorry, buttered popcorn is not included.”
 —Essence
 “Priceless trash talk marks this story about betrayal, greed, and stepping on anyone in your way. A great choice for folks who spend Sunday mornings in the front pew.”
 —Library Journal
 
 Praise for NEVER SAY NEVER
 
 “Readers, be on the lookout for Victoria Christopher Murray’s Never Say Never. You’ll definitely need to have a buddy-reader in place for the lengthy discussion that is bound to occur.”
 —USA Today
 
 Praise for THE EX FILES
 
 “The engrossing transitions the women go through make compelling reading…. Murray’s vivid portrait of how faith can move mountains and heal relationships should inspire.”
 —Publishers Weekly
 “Reminds you of things that women will do if their hearts are broken…. Once you pick this book up,