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Neva Seen a Thug Cry
Tamala Cornish - 2015
She lacked confidence and often shied away from everyone in the world except her grandmother and best friend, Noelle. The only time Simone isn’t afraid to shine is on the basketball court. Simone didn’t know the hidden beauty she possessed and probably never would have until she met Que. Que, a big-time drug dealer in the heart of Atlanta, had it made. He was handsome, wealthy and every nigga wanted to be him and every female wanted him. When he notices Simone, he makes up his mind that he has to have her. He brings out the best in Simone, all while keeping her a secret afraid of her interfering with his reputation. Will the unlikely pair find true love or will it lead to a devastating heartbreak?
Real Riders Never Die 2
A'zayler - 2016
Quiet, masculine and a force in his own right. A young assassin with the mind of a king and the heart of a lion. He leads an intrepid life. One where nothing allows fear into his heart. That was comforting and what he prided himself upon until the day he fell in love. Taryn-Lee Alvarez, is the Ethiopian beauty that’s stolen his heart. Growing up homeless with nothing or no one to love her, when she finally finds it with Demoto, there’s no letting go. They’ve been through some of the toughest times and are ready to move past it. Still deeply in love and fighting until the end, the couple join forces to face one of the toughest battles thus far. How do two people that’s never been loved properly learn to love each other? A burning passion, a raw desire, a yearning deep in their souls that not even their closest friends can understand. The attachment to the other that’s inexplicable with even the most complex of words. Two lovers in their own world, doing their own thing, until it’s invaded by the very people that’s made them who they are. Relationships from the past partnered with the misunderstanding of the currents, Taryn and Demoto are in for a ride. Though it’s been said and proven that real riders never die, some of the worst things happen when you least expect it.
Chief and Freedom 2: Love In The Back of a Bando
Dama Cargle - 2017
The consequences of their actions made everyone around them vulnerable to the wrath that was heading their way. Chief is riddled with bullets and his queen is missing. However, there wasn’t a man alive who was going to get away with shooting Lucci’s little brother and live to tell about it. He sets out on a warpath, and the entire state of New Jersey is his war zone. Anybody can get it. Things are falling apart with one enemy after the other revealing themselves and coming for the throne Chief sat upon. Freedom was new to Jersey, and since her arrival, the city has chewed her up and spit her out. Nonetheless, when Chief crowned her, she thought all was well with the world. She soon learns that there is a price that comes with being the wifey of the boss of the underworld. Because of Chief, she is now in the hands of the enemy where she endures the unimaginable pain. Things happen to her that she wouldn’t have wished on her worst enemy. Her captor is very familiar to her, and that leaves Freedom asking questions about what is really going on. Find out what happens when friends become enemies, and loyalty is tested. War has been declared, and the whole city is the battlefield.
Danity & Kayne: A Street Love In Miami
Antronette - 2016
She's the owner of a booming private school in Miami, her relationship with her man Mitchell is promising and life couldn't be any better. Or so she thought. A chance encounter with one of her students' father turned her world upside down. She never expected to fall for the King of the streets.Single father, Kayne Grant is feared by many and wears his title as Florida's Connect proudly. He rules the state with an iron fist like any Jamaican Rude Bwoy would. Nothing moves period, without his approval. He has a lot of money, power and respect. He also has his fair share of women. But when he meets the beautiful, complicated and feisty Danity, who also happens to be the owner of his daughters’ private school, she gives him a run for his money.Follow Danity and Kayne on their roller coaster ride of a relationship. What happens when a good girl falls for a Rude Bwoy? Will she be able to tame the beast in him? Or will his many women and ties to the streets tear apart their perfect fairytale?
Dear Bella
Mercy B. - 2016
The clock finally displayed the numbers that she’d been anticipating. Tossing the covers back from the bed, Bella rose. Reaching into her nightstand, she grabbed the tightly sealed envelope and shut the drawer back. Grabbing the baby monitor, Bella made her way to the bathroom –her favorite place. Closing the door behind her, Bella locked it and slid down to the floor. Laying on the plush rug that she’d had RahMeek to have special ordered, she relaxed. Tearing the envelope open, Bella began to read the words that her husband had written. The very first paragraph warmed her beating heart. Dear Bella, I just wanted to start by saying that I love you, Bells. You’ve changed a nigga. It’s not everyday that I meet a woman as super as yourself. When I think of you, peace overcomes me. You’re everything that I could’ve dreamt of in a wife. I can honestly say that you’ve changed me, baby. Each day I thank God that he created you, love. Cause without my sunshine, there would be no Reign. That was mad corny, huh? Let me get off of this mushy tip and get to the real. Come ride with a nigga…
When A Bad Boy Wants Your Heart 2
Sephiri J - 2019
Shutting everyone out, including Bo, City is forced to come to grips with the fact that the people around him might not have his family's best interest at heart, and he doesn't know who to trust. Will he uncover the snakes around him before it's too late? Bo can't help that the trust issues she had from her past relationship are leaking over into her relationship with City. And when he disappears for days, they only begin to get worse. Still, she can't help the connection she feels with City as he stays on her mind non-stop. Ultimately, she sees that he feels the same way about her when he finally lets her in. But with a lot of negative outside influences including her ex-fiancé, her judgmental family, and women from City's past threatening their new relationship, will the two of them be able to ride and allow their love to grow? Or will they crash and burn? Sade is left stunned by Summer's allegation that Greg has been cheating and is about to be a father for the second time. But after she confronts him, she's left lost and even more confused, not knowing who to believe or what her next move should be. She is well aware that love can leave you blind, and she doesn't want to make the wrong decision. But will she be able to separate the truth from the lies? Or will she let her feelings for Greg cloud her judgment and block any possibility of love with new options right under her nose? Find out how the story unfolds in book two of When a Bad Boy Wants Your Heart.
Wife of a Legend 3
Chloe Je'Nore - 2015
Teresa is out for blood and won’t stop until she has Jazz's head on a platter, but Jazz has other plans… Jazz catches Teresa when it's least expected and some shocking secrets are revealed. Will the past destroy Baby and Treasure’s fairytale marriage or will the couple be able to stand the test of time? Find out in the last chapter of Wife of A Legend
When You Know It's Real : Siah & Noni
K.C. Mills - 2017
She’s beautiful, smart, and owns her own party planning business with her best friend. However, that’s on the outside looking in. What most don't know is that she’s in love with a man who might possibly never love her back. Yosiah O’day is everyone’s dream. He’s basically has it all, looks personality, and an empire that he runs in a way that keeps his bank accounts laced and his adversaries envious. All of these things make him the star of every woman's dreams. Unfortunately, Yosiah isn't really capable of love, so he doesn’t commit. The closest that he has ever gotten to that is with Nonie. It's nothing for him to drop everything for her, and he will give her anything she asks for, with the exception of the one thing she wants the most, his heart. Kizzie is trying to have the best of both worlds. She’s in love with her boyfriend, Red, but in lust with her longtime fling, Jock. The balancing act is starting to get complicated, especially since Jock wants more from her than his secret weekly visits. Kizzie just can't seem to figure out who she wants the most. Red is stability and Jock is danger. Unfortunately, it might not be her choice to make because the line is being drawn and Kizzie will have to choose a side or Jock will choose for her. Running things side by side with Yosiah, Jock has enough on his plate, but Kizzie insists on complicating his life with her indecisiveness about their so called relationship. If he hears her say that he’s not her man one more time, he’s going to show her exactly what that really means. Problem is, she has him so wrapped up that he doesn't really know if he can truly let her go. What makes it worse is that he knows her man isn't worth the time she puts into him, but he can't be the one to tell her. Caught between what they want and what they need is truly making life complicated for these four. Add in the enemies who are lurking in the background and you have a twisted tale of love and war. Find out how it all turns out when they hit the battle field to square up and face off.
Heart of a Legend
Briana Crosby - 2016
I think I represent every woman whose had her heart broken. Every woman who has ever dealt with being alone, scorned and rejected. Me. As beautiful as can be, have felt pain up until I met him. The man who commanded attention everywhere he went, the man who made the hair on the back of your neck stand up, his presence alone made you get goosebumps. He, the man I fell in love with is so dangerous yet captivated me the moment I laid eyes on him. I wish I could share his love with you but it's all for me. However, let me take you on the emotional rollercoaster that I've been on with him. In my journal you'll feel the love oozing from each page, a love so sweet that captivates you. I'm pretty sure he'll mesmerize you just as he took me under his spell. The streets knew him as Mendoza but I called him Legend.
Gunplay & LeTavia : Shawty Want a Thug
Leo Sullivan - 2017
Raised in the heart of the hoods of Brooklyn, 18-year-old LeTavia was the oldest of two children looked after by their grandmother after their mother ran out on them. Built with a strong sense of responsibility, it was this trait that pushed her to protect Deshaun Banks, aka Gunplay, the very first time she laid eyes on him. Gunplay, a born hustler, ducked into a local food spot, hoping to dodge the police that were searching for him but what he found inside ended up being more than he expected. When LeTavia immediately assisted him by attempting to hide him from the cops, he not only avoided being placed in prison for the rest of his life but he found the one woman who he would learn is loyal to him from Day 1. Or is she really? Five years later, Gunplay is released from prison and runs into the person whom he owes his freedom to. Now 23 years old, LeTavia is a full grown woman and just as desirable to him as she was the day they'd first met. Immediately, Gunplay sets his mind on making her his but Quisha, the chick who held him down for five years of lock up, isn't having that. Cutta was the king of the Harlem streets before Gunplay was locked up and, after his release, he's even more powerful. When he hears that Gunplay has been released, he has one goal in mind and that's to end Gunplay's life for a betrayal he blamed Gunplay for years ago. But when fate brings him into contact with LeTavia, his plans take a turn that even he didn't expect and the result threatens to tear down everything that LeTavia and Gunplay have built. Is real love always loyal love? When the rules of the streets are mired by the desires of the heart, the results can be treacherous and, oftentimes, deadly.
Keece and Paris 3: a Mil-Town Love Story (The Finale)
Charae Lewis - 2015
Keece and Paris are in marital bliss with a little one on the way. Keece is finally content with his life. That is until it is revealed that he may have already fathered a child. Keece is livid, and the only person with the answers to his questions is Riley, who finds another possible way to stay in his life, but will it cost Keece his marriage?Shymar is released from jail with one thing on his mind, and that is revenge. Hearing his girlfriend, Alyssa, fight for her life leaves Shymar feeling crushed and angry. Shymar is itching to know the whereabouts of Alyssa, and only one person that can give it to him is Keece.Will Keece dodge yet another bullet from Riley and be able to keep Paris in his life? Will Shymar catch up to Keece and avenge Alyssa’s death? Follow this riveting drama to see who will be the last one standing.
I'm Feeling Myself 2: Bad Bitches Only
Chrissy J - 2015
She soon learns that the same way you get your man is the same way you can lose him. Elite has secrets being thrown at her from every direction, not to mention a secret of her own that will have everyone questioning her. What's a girl to do when her back is against the wall? With three men trying to claim her as their own, will she choose the right one? Will Genesis make it? What happens with Tamara? Find out these answers and more in I'm Feelin’ Myself 2!
Lil Mama From The Projects 2: Love In The Ghetto
Mz. Toni - 2015
She's pregnant by the man of her dreams and is surrounded by true friends and family. Things couldn't be better, but in Cherish's world all good things come to an end. Will she and Mega stand the test of time? Or, will Cherish's world continue down a road of turmoil?
Shawty Fell In Love With A Hustla 3
Lucinda John - 2015
When she realize that her judge is her mother, she is left wanting answers. Will her mother save her? or l will she abandon her like she did eighteen years ago? Finding Shantika in her burning house has Journi on beast mode. Thinking it's someone from his past he goes back to his hometown to wreck hovac. With bodies dropping left to right he is determined to figure out who's behind taking the love of his life out. What he does discovers has him question his whole relationship. Geek has everything a young boss could have except the love of his life. He settles for being with Tangi out of default as he sit around and watch Karrueche be happy with another man. Unbeknownst to him he's sleeping with the enemy and his life could be in danger in more ways than one. Join these characters on this final hectic ride where blood will shed, the truth will come to light, and hearts will be broken.
She Gotta Be The Dopest To Ride With The Coldest
Kyoshi - 2016
Instead of going away to college or turning up every weekend, she spent her days behind the counter at McDonalds. With a mother fighting Lupus and bills that had to be paid, Azuri put her life on hold to be whatever her mother needed her to be. A night working the late shift changed her life. It was the day she met Kashmir “Gotti” Banks. Gotti is an arrogant, smart mouthed boss from Harlem and used to getting everything he wanted, that is until he met Azuri. Love ‘em and leave ‘em had been his way of life for the past twenty five years. Chasing women was never his style and being caught, had never been Azuri’s style. The chemistry between the two was far more than either of them could ever imagine. Not sure if Gotti is good for her, Azuri built a wall up that he was determined to tear down. A day at the Rucker started a whirlwind romance between the two, but will they have a happily ever after? Lies, drama, murder, sex and deceit threaten to destroy the union the two have built. Will their love stand the test of time? Or will too many lines being crossed, tear the two apart? Find out in this juicy tale, unlike anything you’ve ever read...