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Love In The Chamber 2


Rasheed Carter - 2013
    Sienna and Frog are back and even wilder than before! They are young, and dangerously in love with each other. Kema is still a boss making bossed up decisions, and one of which is maintaining order in her crew- which grows harder by the day. Too much money too fast complicates things. Add jealousy, betrayal, and backstabbing friends; and you've stumbled onto the battlefield of the streets... Where no prisoners are taken but all challenges are welcomed.An exciting fast paced action packed thriller intertwined with complicated love hate relationships that are authentic and just as crazy as the ones in everyday life.

Grimey Bitch


Karmel Divine - 2014
    I continue to rub my hands through her ponytail as I look over at her. “No, I will have this job and they gon’ love me. I’ll be the best Krystal they’ll ever know.” She looks over towards me not smiling as she says with trembling lips, “What…do you…mean?” With one shove of my hand I slam her face into the steering wheel, not once, or twice, or three times, but four or maybe five. I lose count as blood oozes out her nose, mouth and eyes. Her body stops shaking and sudden the car starts moving slowly forward as she takes her foot off of the brake. I reach over placing the car in park quickly. Removing my other hand from the back of her head, I look around on the quiet street, not seeing anyone in sight. Tossing my book bag into the backseat of her green Toyota, Camry, I lean over grabbing her, pulling her lifeless body over toward the passenger’s seat. Opening the passenger’s door I get out, placing her in the seat I just escape from. With her head slouched down, I close the door and run around to the driver’s door. Opening the door, I look down seeing all her blood splashed on the steering wheel.

South Beach Cartel - Part 1


Nisa Santiago - 2014
    She's making savage rounds through Miami until she can bring her own brand of hood justice to the cartel who messed with hers.After a reunion that seemed like a dream come true, Citi and her mother Ashanti clash heads in a power struggle. Ashanti plays her position as the head chick in charge, and Citi is ostracized from the family. With no money, she's once again forced to make her way back to the throne.Apple is growing restless in Colombia with Kola and Eduardo. She's tired of the controlling situation and wants to resume making money. Plus, she can't let go of the idea of finding her daughter Peaches. The search takes her to Miami, where she runs into her old friend from New York, Cartier.When Apple, Cartier, and Citi meet up, there's an instant realization that the three can take down their opponents and rule the MIA, inflict pain and taking their spots as the Queen B's of Miami.

I Am That Bitch


Cinnamon Brown - 2014
    She understands the rules and ways of men and uses them at every opportunity to get what she wants. But all of her successful game playing came to a screeching halt when she ran into Carlos Seguin, a young and handsome Mexican billionaire. She thought he was just another mark; just another married man she could play and milk for some serious paper. Enter Lesha’s world as she learns too late that game recognizes game; and when love is involved, rules get broken, boundaries get crossed, and nothing is ever what it seems.Nothing is off the table, not even her life.

Cuffed


Taisha S. Ryan - 2014
    After serving a 3 year bid, Marquez swore to himself that he would never step foot in another prison. Determined to turn his life around, Marquez occupies his days working at a local car shop. Despite the low pay and endless hours, Marquez does not let that deter him. His world is then shaken up the moment he meets Breanna, a cute, around the way girl, whose main focus in life is attaining her degree and escaping the gritty projects of Brownsville, Brooklyn, for good. Both from troubled pasts, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they would’ve never fathomed. Breanna becomes the light to Marquez’s life as she opens his heart to something foreign to him. Love. Marquez then begins to realize the possibilities of obtaining a better life outside of the hood. It is until he is faced with an unexpected tragedy that shatters his world for the worst. His dark past now becomes a reality as the grim streets claw at every ounce of his sanity. Now, Marquez must decide whether to continue on the right path he vowed to take or succumb to the dangerous lifestyle he has always known. The streets.

Checkmate 2: Let the Games Begin


Tiece - 2013
    He’s now a legit business man who intends to make Bank’s Realty one of the most profitable corporations in Augusta, GA. Unlike his past, which included a rush from sexual pleasure and getting money; his new pawns are now considered to be the women whom he pays and uses for their services. In this sequel, Monty battles with the concept of being faithful to Candy, but a strong connection with a new chick in town keeps interfering. After Monica returns, Rico mans up, but it still seems to be in the wrong manner. Can love really stand the test of time or will everything come crashing down around the both of them? One thing for sure is that you really can’t mix business with pleasure and come out unscathed. Everyone is competing to win. Let the Games begin…

Queen of Bankhead


Nikki Simms - 2015
    She finds it hard to believe life could get any worse than it already is. With a mama who's addicted to herion and a sister who hates her, she soon finds out that her best friend Passion is all she's got.Elijah "Eli" Reynolds is from North Carolina. After the tragic death of his son, he moves to Atlanta to start over. He hooks up with his cousin Amp and take over the A that was until he laid eyes on Chy.After being raped by her moms drug dealer, lines are crossed and bodies start dropping. Take a ride with Chy to see if she have what it takes to become the Queen of Bankhead.

His Destiny 2


Demettrea - 2015
    Nevermind the fact that she is married to Evan. Everyone but her can see that Evan doesn’t have it all, even Serenity. Will Destiny see Evan’s true colors before it’s too late? Will Adonis finally get his Destiny? Ahmad has been feeling Krissy for some time now but he was too much of a ladies' man. Now ready to settle down with that one, will Krissy finally give in to what her heart wants? Is Krissy just another notch on his belt or is he seriously ready to become a one woman man? Rashard and Brooklyn are ready to say “I do” but will a secret break them apart before they make it past the honeymoon phase? Are they strong enough to overcome the obstacles that are thrown their way? In this fast-paced sequel, secrets will tear apart relationships, death will bring some close and new relationships are tested but will these couples survive it? Or will it all fall?

The Ungrateful Bastards


T. Styles - 2015
    Styles (Black & Ugly, A Hustler's Son) with the benefit of her expertise! Funny, Dramatic and most of all highly entertaining!

Us Against the World: Finding Love in the Trap


Porscha Sterling - 2015
    Days later, her brothers were arrested by the Feds and she was left alone with no way to support herself. Then Andre enters her life and tries to help her set things right. Although Queen is hesitant to trust anyone, she can't ignore his boss nigga status, impeccable swag and thug mentality. Soon he becomes everything she needs and teaches her the rules of the streets as well as the rules of the heart. With him by her side, Queen gets control of her father's empire but when jealousy rears its ugly head in the form of a childhood enemy of Queen's who has her eyes and affections set on Andre, things start to go very wrong. Tiffany has hated Queen since grade school when she first laid eyes on the pampered princess whose family was treated like hood royalty everywhere in Harlem. When she sees the relationship that Queen has with Andre, someone she had been sweating for months, she can't help but want to ruin everything Queen has going. And although she's nothing but a hoodrat, she has a sister in high places who could help her with her plans.Kelis is an NYPD officer in East Harlem with a secret of her own; her baby daddy is Trinidad, a notorious dopeboy in the same area she patrols. When she lands a promotion that puts her on a case, she is ecstatic until she realizes she may be hunting the man she loves. But Trinidad has another secret, which he shares with Kelis' ratchet sister, Tiffany.

Malcolm Powers: The Beginning (Bankroll Squad Prequel)


David Weaver - 2013
    His bloodline was of power, and he felt that it was only right that he reign as the most powerful Power family member to date. With a soft spot for women and a sore spot for snitches, he set out to lay down the foundation of his character from the streets of Houston to the city of Atlanta. **13,000 word short story****Also, make sure you pre-order Bankroll Squad 4 on Kindle**

The 1st Female King: Snake Eyes


Arabia - 2014
    If you've read The 1st Female King: The Beginning then you know nothing comes easy for Brianna and in this next installment of the The 1st Female King series you see that sometimes even when your not looking for trouble it finds you. Join Brianna, Sin, Just and Cameron as they take you on another roller coaster ride only this time someone may not get off, while others throw salt in the game and start playing for keeps....

The Real Block Wives Of Atlanta


Sevyn McCray - 2013
    They are stronger, smarter, and wiser than they ever knew. And when it comes to the man that you love, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do to be with him. Meet The Real Blockwives of Atlanta...

The Whore Next Door


Hamid - 2014
    She had the perfect life, until she met the whore next door. Tan was never happy with her life, and she lived by the old saying, once a whore always a whore. Her only goal was to destroy all happy relationships she encountered. Join Tan on a journey of jealously, anger and insanity; but at the end of the day, it will lead her straight to hell. The Whore Next Door.

THOT


Jade Jones - 2012
    After high school ends, life seemingly begins. But instead of taking the path that leads to a bright future, she instead takes a different, much darker route. James "Jay" Anderson not only opens Angel's eyes to a whole new world, he also introduces her to a quick and convenient way of making cold, hard cash. Floating on a dream, Angel obliges, unaware of the hidden danger that also comes with the territory. If her new gig and love interest aren't enough, things really become complicated after Angel becomes romantically involved with her long time friend, Maurice. With the two most important men in her life pulling her in opposite directions will Angel be able to tolerate it all? And most importantly, will she be able to handle her new-found hustle? Nobody's Perfect Angel has been redesigned, republished, and renamed THOT SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY