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**WARNING: A scammer is sending emails to authors pretending to represent this group by offering author spotlights or other favors in exchange for money. Please ignore these messages. Contact the group organizer, Alysia Allen, via direct message on Meetup if you have any questions.

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 in Tempe at Changing Hands Bookstore every 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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[IN PERSON Discussion] Dirty Laundry by Disha Bose

Sun, Mar 29 · 3:00 PM MST

Changing Hands - Tempe, 6428 S McClintock, Tempe, AZ, US

This March, we are leaning into Irish Mystery with Dirty Laundry by Disha Bose. This selection is part of our 2026 global theme, AROUND THE WORLD.
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About Book:
She was the perfect wife, with the perfect life. You would kill to have it.

Ciara Dunphy has it all—a loving husband, well-behaved children, and a beautiful home. Her circle of friends in their small Irish village go to her for tips about mothering, style, and influencer success—a picture-perfect life is easy money on Instagram. But behind the filters, reality is less polished.

Enter Mishti Guha: Ciara’s best friend. Ciara welcomed Mishti into her inner circle for being . . . unlike the other mothers in the group. Discontent in a marriage arranged for her by her parents back in Calcutta, Mishti now raises her young daughter in a country that is too cold, among children who look nothing like her. She wants what Ciara has—the ease with which she moves through the world—and, in that sense, Mishti might be exactly like the other mothers.

And there’s Earth Mother Lauren Doyle: born, bred, and the butt of jokes in their village. With her disheveled partner and children who run naked in the yard, they’re mostly a happy lot, though ostracized for being the singular dysfunction in Ciara’s immaculate world. When Lauren finds an unlikely ally in Mishti, she decides that her days of ridicule are over.

Then Ciara is found murdered in her own pristine home, and the house of cards she’d worked so hard to build comes crumbling down. Everyone seems to have something to gain from Ciara’s death, so if they don’t want the blame, it may be the perfect time to air their enemies’ dirty laundry.

In this dazzling debut novel, Disha Bose revolutionizes age-old ideas of love and deceit. What ensues is the delicious unspooling of a group of women desperate to preserve themselves.

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Join us in discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you finish the book or not!

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(ONLINE) Book Club Meeting: "Rhythm and Design" by Long Temple
Fri, Mar 13 · 5:00 PM MST
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16 attendees from 13 groups
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/tyi-vyfn-adh
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 434-362-0922‬ PIN: ‪448 371 185‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tyi-vyfn-adh?pin=2155830972647

Warmly,
Mocha Girl Leanna

Our February 2026 sponsored monthly book selection is "Rhythm and Design" by LongTemple.

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!

REMEMBER:
Support a Black-owned Bookstore called RESIST BOOKSELLERS and get 15% off when you use the code MGR22.

About the Book:
A soulful architect. A gospel-rooted musician. A love built to last.
Rhythm and Design: A Platinum Chocolate Romance is a powerful story of purpose, passion, and divine timing.

Claire Baldwin is used to building beauty from structure—dreaming in blueprints, raised among silver spoons and Ivy League expectations. Focused, brilliant, and untouchable, love was never part of the plan. Until one almost-mistake in her youth taught her the price of giving too much to someone who offered too little.

Oliver Jamison Graham, the son of a revered pastor, walked away from the pulpit and into the chaos of the music industry. Between neon stages and lonely hotel rooms, he searched for something sacred—something real. Music filled his nights, but his faith kept whispering him home.

When Claire and Oliver’s paths collide again, it isn’t just chemistry—it’s destiny. But building a life together means facing the unspoken: the pasts they’ve tucked away, the faith they’re still figuring out, and the families who’ve prayed them into purpose.

Together, they’ll navigate ambition, intimacy, trust, and spiritual alignment in a romance steeped in grace, humor, and honest love. Can two people from different rhythms create a design strong enough to stand?

If you love later-in-life second chances, clean-but-steamy romance, emotional depth, and characters who wrestle with faith as fiercely as they fall in love, Rhythm and Design will leave you breathless and blessed.

About the Author:
LongTemple is the visionary author behind the Platinum Chocolate Romance Universe, celebrated for soulful, purpose-driven stories rooted in Black love. With Rhythm and Design, she blends faith, artistry, and emotional depth into an immersive experience honoring growth, divine timing, and the beauty of second chances.

Her stories remind us that love is not only an emotion but also a sacred act of transformation — where purpose, passion, and faith meet.
3 attendees from this group
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MGR Planning Power Hour
Sat, Mar 14 · 7:00 AM MST
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12 attendees from 14 groups
**Feeling overwhelmed by to-dos and a chaotic calendar? **
Say goodbye to Monday morning madness and join the Mocha Girls for a weekly refocus session every Saturday!
Here's the deal: Dedicate 1-2 hours to plan your week, tackle that to-do list, or simply catch up on self-care. ️ ‍
Fuel your focus: Grab your favorite beverage, whether it's a classic coffee ☕️, calming tea 🫖, refreshing water, or even a celebratory mimosa if you're feeling extra froggy!
The time is yours:

Craft a strategic plan for the week or month ahead.
Conquer your budget and master your finances.
Unleash your inner wordsmith with journaling prompts. ✍️
Curl up with a good book and get some quality reading time in.
Connect with fellow Mocha Girls and share your goals, and tips, or just unwind.
Remember: Failing to plan IS planning to fail.
So, ditch the Sunday scaries and join us! ✨
Hosted by: Tenille Griffin
When: Every Saturday ️
Join via Google Meet
Let's make every week a success together!
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(ONLINE) Book Club Meeting: "Rhythm and Design" by LongTemple
Sun, Mar 15 · 9:00 AM MST
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Online
Online
9 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/oqo-ptng-cou
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 209-896-0048‬ PIN: ‪291 546 723‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/oqo-ptng-cou?pin=6390307039034

Warmly,
Mocha Girl Rene'e

Our February 2026 sponsored monthly book selection is "Rhythm and Design" by LongTemple.

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!

REMEMBER:
Support a Black-owned Bookstore called RESIST BOOKSELLERS and get 15% off when you use the code MGR22.

About the Book:
A soulful architect. A gospel-rooted musician. A love built to last.
Rhythm and Design: A Platinum Chocolate Romance
is a powerful story of purpose, passion, and divine timing.

Claire Baldwin is used to building beauty from structure—dreaming in blueprints, raised among silver spoons and Ivy League expectations. Focused, brilliant, and untouchable, love was never part of the plan. Until one almost-mistake in her youth taught her the price of giving too much to someone who offered too little.

Oliver Jamison Graham, the son of a revered pastor, walked away from the pulpit and into the chaos of the music industry. Between neon stages and lonely hotel rooms, he searched for something sacred—something real. Music filled his nights, but his faith kept whispering him home.

When Claire and Oliver’s paths collide again, it isn’t just chemistry—it’s destiny. But building a life together means facing the unspoken: the pasts they’ve tucked away, the faith they’re still figuring out, and the families who’ve prayed them into purpose.

Together, they’ll navigate ambition, intimacy, trust, and spiritual alignment in a romance steeped in grace, humor, and honest love. Can two people from different rhythms create a design strong enough to stand?

If you love later-in-life second chances, clean-but-steamy romance, emotional depth, and characters who wrestle with faith as fiercely as they fall in love, Rhythm and Design will leave you breathless and blessed.

About the Author:
LongTemple is the visionary author behind the Platinum Chocolate Romance Universe, celebrated for soulful, purpose-driven stories rooted in Black love. With*Rhythm and Design*, she blends faith, artistry, and emotional depth into an immersive experience honoring growth, divine timing, and the beauty of second chances.

Her stories remind us that love is not only an emotion but also a sacred act of transformation — where purpose, passion, and faith meet.
Network event
Reading Time - Reading Apart Together
Mon, Mar 16 · 4:00 PM MST
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Online
Online
9 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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