She’s giving herself to a man because she sees a future with him. She’s giving him pieces of her that should be reserved for her husband. The only man really guaranteed to give her all that she wants and needs. And I just ain’t the type of nigga to take things that don’t belong to me.” – Hunter Hendrix Onyx Stanford left her family and the church to live life for herself. That life led to sugar daddies, stripping, and a reputation in the church as a prostitute. After years of sneaking into the church to feel closer to her family and God, she runs into Hunter Hendrix – a man of God who has a twisted street past of his own. What happens when Hunter sets his eyes on Onyx to claim? Find out by reading their love story!

    Whenever Marquan needed anyone, Coffee was always a phone call away. Things between the best friends were great until two years ago when Marquan began dating his bratty girlfriend Bianca. Due to Coffee and Marquan’s closeness, Coffee was forced to befriend Bianca. Bianca isn’t threatened by Coffee’s presence in Marquan’s life as long as he continued to spoil her. Bianca didn’t care about anything or anybody, but herself. Marquan becomes a target and like always, Coffee is there. It is then that Marquan begins to realize the more available Coffee was the less available Bianca was for him. Marquan continued to blame Bianca’s behavior on his past cheating ways. Although Marquan has worked toward changing his ways for the better. Bianca made a change for the worse. Coffee is torn between hurting her best friend’s feelings and trying to stay out of their relationship to work on hers. With all the drama surrounding the best friends, and the change of course their long-time friendship has taken, when the smoke clears, will Coffee and Marquan still be able to say… That’s my best friend?

    You MUST read that first, in order to enjoy this novel*** SYNOPSIS ​ The saying is that time heals all wounds, but for the pair you were first introduced to in “She Used to be the Sweetest Girl,” that saying couldn’t be further from the truth. Pierre, known bachelor of St. Louis and heavy in the streets, is trying to find his way in the love game. His player ways are taking a toll on him and the thought of settling down sounds appealing. But he can’t seem to choose with whom he wants to share his time and bed with. About her business and in a happy relationship, Carissa is enjoying her life without Pierre. Their year apart has given her time to evaluate what she really wants in a relationship. Though she was somewhat content, the little voice in her head is telling her that she is settling. Deep down, her heart belongs to Pierre, even though she didn’t want it to. She is about to find out that maybe giving her heart over to someone new was the wrong move. As these two struggle to grasp the realization that they are not meant to be, you will also be introduced to a couple dealing with issues of their own: that young love, where it’s fresh and fun, but could be toxic if you let it. Cameo’s from Shemel and Brix will be filled throughout the pages and you, the reader, will get to see where his rap career has led their relationship as well. ​ Some of the hardest decisions to make in life come from being indecisive and not knowing what is best for us. For the couples in this book, one bad decision can make their world change… forever. “He Want That Old Thang Back” is not only a story of love, but one of growth and life lessons. Hopefully, the lessons meant to be learned aren’t taught too late.

    Although most of it came from her mother, who she can’t seem to please, some also came from the cheating ex-boyfriend who she left the same day he proposed. Now skeptical of loving any man, one enters her life who she feels is way out of her league. He’s the perfect man in her eyes. However, he doesn’t feel the same. Risky has everything he needs in life; including a woman he’s ready to marry. However, she’s done something unthinkable, and once he figures it out, nothing will stop him from finding her. In the midst of dealing with a family issue, the new woman in his life is every man's dream, or is she? Trying to keep their relationship a secret only brings out the hatred toward her from others. Will he keep her in his life or fall victim to the streets talking and let her go? Luna is outgoing, fun, and a no-nonsense woman who will go to war with anyone for her loved ones. Unfortunately, her father made a pact with someone that will cause her to live with a man she hates. Waleed, enters her life and turns it upside down. He isn’t the Prince Charming she’s looking for, yet Luna can’t seem to get him out of her system. Find out if opposites attract or should they leave well enough alone?

    However, the time has come for him to get her back and he’s determined to have her as the lady by his side. LeTavia is on her way home from a difficult trip to the clinic, her first step to wash away her past, when she sees Gunplay for the first time in months, looking even more irresistible than ever before. He’s the same old Gunplay, the roughest kind of thug, but there is something else. The savage in him is even wilder than ever before as he struggles to fulfill his need to conquer New York at all costs. Can they put the past behind them and move on to be the couple they once were? Gunplay is a hustler in every sense of the word, and that fact has only grown over the last few months since he’s been away. With Cutta in prison, he puts in place his plan to dominate the entire city of New York, but the more he pushes on, it seems to him that he’s greatly underestimated his opponent. In the midst of dealing with the war he’s waging in the streets, he’s also dealing with learning to control his ruthless ways. So use to shooting first and asking no questions at all, his mental stability is put to the test. Will LeTavia’s confession about what happened between she and Cutta push him over the edge? Love and loyalty. These are both things that Gunplay & LeTavia crave. But can love and loyalty be intertwined peacefully and last amid the dark evils of street life?

    He had to grow up at an early age and take on the role of becoming an adult way before his time. Starting off as a dope boy, he soon rises up the ranks before becoming the right-hand man inside of his uncle's drug empire. Kank has it all; money and the women, yet still he feels like his life is not fulfilled. That is until his best friends twin sister Montana comes back into town shaking up his life. Montana Mason has been through a lot in her life. After leaving Dallas for school, she finds herself head over heels for Isaac Thompson and soon she gives him the greatest gift a woman can give a man, her heart and a beautiful daughter. But everything that glitters aint gold and Montana soon realizes that Isaac isn’t all he made himself out to be. Now, Montana finds herself escaping an abusive relationship and ends up back home around the people she loves most. She finds love in the form of a child-hood crush. Kano and Montana are both trying to navigate their newfound relationship while still dealing with the upsides of life. Will they ever get it together or is their love not meant to be?

    But what do you do when the object of your affection refuses to love and want you the same way you want them? Not because they don’t feel the same but because in their eyes you don’t quite measure up? Even after you’ve done everything in your power to prove your worth to this person, they continue to purposely withhold the love that you so desperately crave. Walking away may seem like the most logical and healthy route to take but when it comes to that authentic, consuming, deep down in your soul type of love, doing so is easier said than done. Considered an unlikely pair, Marcus, the reformed dope boy and Nikki, the pampered princess, have undeniable chemistry. Problems arise when only one of them is willing to be honest and acknowledge the obvious attraction. Because she doesn’t feel that he fits into her world or the plan she has mapped out for her life, Nikki curves Marcus without hesitation from their first encounter. Unable to see past her fears, she doesn’t realize that rejecting him just may cost her the man she was meant to spend her life with. With the street life in his rearview, Marcus is now a proud uncle and the owner of a thriving business. He’s hoping to add the title of being the man in Nikki‘s life to the growing list of blessings in this new chapter but she’s not on board with that plan. Although he’s fed up with trying to convince her that he is enough, does Marcus have it in him to throw in the towel for good? Ride shotgun with Marcus, Nikki, and a few other couples, as they navigate through this crazy, drama filled game of life and love.

    Mulani's uncle taught everyone under his roof to get it how you live and by any means necessary. Mulani and her cousins took that to heart pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into the streets. Along with her cousins, and best friend Asim Patrick, the game wasn't ready for what they had to offer. Especially not the beautiful, tomboyish, and deadly Mulani. A force to be reckoned with while carrying a no nonsense type attitude, ran off every man that even tried to get close to Mulani, but it didn't matter, because all she ever wanted was Asim. Asim is everything a boss should be. His street status is undeniable and at the young age of 21, he's well on his way to having everything a man his age could ever want. The Respect, the riches...but there was only one thing missing...Mulani. When tragedy brings them together, giving Mulani what she's always wanted, she feels like the streets now has their king and queen and Asim couldn't help but feel the same. But one mistake is all it took for Asim to walk away from Mulani and into the arms of another woman and even down the path of matrimony. After the hurt that Asim has caused, Mulani goes harder than ever unwilling to love again. When a problem arises, Mulani's motivation and undeniable dedication to get it handled is what leads her to meet the sexy Maddox aka Dox from the Bronx. Dox is a boss in his own right and wants to give Mulani all the love that she deserves. The time and attention Dox puts in is enough to break down Mulani's walls. She's ready to give in and ready to move on finally, but someone isn’t going to allow that to happen…Asim. There can only be one king in the streets and in Mulani’s heart, but who will it be? The fight to the crown will be nothing nice. Who will be the one Mulani choose to show her that love A Dopegirl Needs Love Too.

    Sweet talk and flirtatious gestures, paired with the hardness of his body and the heaviness of his pockets, has been a gift from the beginning. Swooning any and every female counterpart that crosses his path, known around town as one of the calmest yet most sought after men, Sonic uses this to his advantage. Having been referred to as withdrawn and emotionally detached, Sonic Red is anything but. With no family and very little friends, there’s only one thing in the world that occupies the softest part of his heart, Jet Limits. When fire and ruthlessness finds its way out of the ghetto, you get Jet. Jet Limits, is an around the way girl that’s spent her entire life in the hood. With a love for nothing but art and her tattoo gun, she leads a pretty secluded life. Having never met a man that’s interesting enough to take her mind off of her money, Jet Limits is caught off guard by the handsome young champion that’s becoming her main focus. Not necessarily afraid to love, just not really interested, Jet Limits is a little opposed to giving Sonic a chance. Avoiding him was her method of solitude. Little did she know, she was dealing with a conqueror. A man that wasn’t accustomed to losing, one who’s job was centered on facing challenges and beating them. The only man that would remain standing, even after her final blow. What will happen when the infamous Sonic Red’s toughest opponent and most strenuous fight yet becomes the little street girl with the stone heart? Find out in this intense, passionate, drama filled fight for love.

    The only thing missing in their lives is a companion to share it with. Kahleno Maler the middle brother, tried love once before with the mother of his four-year-old son, Kahlil. He thought that maybe he had found the one to spend his life with until she was caught red handed, being disloyal. It was then that Kahleno felt that maybe it just wasn’t in the cards for him. He decided to play the field until the sexy and very taken, Sutton walked into his establishment, then all bets were off. Sutton Chambers, daughter of the infamous Maniac one of the most prolific criminals of his time, worked hard to make away for herself. With her father’s help and the insurance money from her mother’s death, Sutton was able to build the hair salon of her dreams. Chamber of Beauty was her baby and was the one thing that she was most proud of. When her fiancé’s gambling debt threatens to destroy what she’s built, Sutton puts her foot down just in time to welcome the persistent attention of none other than Kahleno Maler. Trouble has never thought that he was good enough for Sutton, he’s always felt like he had something to prove to their relationship. His blind ambition, get’s him into situations where he puts their financial situation at risk. Once Trouble’s gambling debts work their way into Sutton’s business and their relationship, things get rough for the pair. With his back against the wall, Trouble is offered a way out of all of his debt. The catch is, it may cost him Sutton. Will he be able to stay afloat, or will he drown in his own inhibitions? In this tale of love and deceit; loyalty is tested, relationships are put on the line and nobody is safe. Take this ride to find out if love will prevail.

    It’s available right here for your reading pleasure. In part one of this series, you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Author Zarkia. She is signed to Twyla T. Presents and her writing is very clever, and this story is unputdownable. ***WARNING*** This is not your typical, Urban Romance, Dope Boy, Thug Love, or Kingpin Savage book. Heart pounding. Nail biting. Gritty. Unique. Smart. Independent. Beautiful. Successful. Educated. Serena Milan is all that and more, but when her pasts comes back to haunt her, she is in desperate need of protection and finds herself falling for the type of man that she knew was no good for her. In exchange for security, Serena agrees to the plan that was presented to her with two simple rules. Rule #1: Don’t let that sucka catch you slippin’. Rule #2: Don’t fall in LOVE. What happens when not one, but both rules are broken? Charlo Moss is the KING OF MIAMI, and everybody knows he is not to be messed with. Unless they are looking for an early grave. Every move that Charlo makes is very calculated, until he breaks one of his own rules and falls for the beautiful Serena Milan. What happens when opposites attract, secrets are revealed, trust is broken, and the one who vowed to protect you is the reason you are staring death in the face? Zarkia brings you a clever, nail-biting, unforgettable African American Romance Tale that will leave you dying for more.

    As the co-owner of the biggest production company in the music industry, and sole owner of the hottest radio station in the Midwest, King is used to getting what he wants. Right now, what he wants most is the taste of Reign on his lips. Reign Stevens's life has been anything but picture perfect. Living in her twin sister, Royal's, shadow, she has always been the family outcast. When Royal and Lucas, Reign's husband, run off together, Reign's family turns their backs on her. Bitter and heartbroken, Reign desperately searches for attention in the most unlikely of places: the internet. A chance encounter between Reign and King propels them beyond the lines of friendship. Secrets reveal themselves and fantasies become fulfilled as King and Reign navigate through the tangled web of sex, lies, and friendship.

    She's not the typical gold digger type. Noel works hard for what she wants. She's a Nashville native, when she meets the demanding bossed up Keys from Miami in a night club, her life changes. Keys is a thug who runs the south. He is used to having what he wants, when he wants it, but with Noel it's different. She doesn't fall to her knees like everyone else in his life. She plays the cat and mouse game with Keys not impressed with his boss demeanor. When she finally decides to live a little and consider a friendship with Keys, bitter exes and family members don't want to see them happy making her think about reconsidering everything. Will he be able to gain the keys to her heart?

    Nice house on the upper east side of New York, both parents in their life, and they were spoiled rotten. But not everything that glitters is gold and these two learn first hand what it’s like to fall from grace. When they move to Brooklyn with their grandmother they go from being the most popular girls in their old high school to being the unknown nobodies of their new school. Leaving them both to find away to adjust to their new life style. A night of just wanting to have fun, quickly turns into a night they will never forget when a fight almost breaks out and bullets fly. When it comes to pushing that work Zay & Ji are the men to see. They're every hood chick's dream guy & every street dude's goal. Counting money & sexing chicks is how Ji chooses to live. He's a hot head through & through. Ji lives by the gun but his brother Zay fears he's going to die by it too. Zay on the other hand is the laid back conscious type. Never making a move without having a back up plan for the back up plan. Think first act later is the saying he lives by. At twenty five he's willing to settle down but only if the right girl comes along. A hectic encounter leaves Yaris believing she’s the perfect girl for him. Setting her sights on him she stops at nothing to get him to notice her. Zay on the other hand isn’t that accepting of her advances. To most, age isn’t nothing but a number. However, when it comes to Zay age is much more than a number; it’s a level of maturity. A man of his stature should have a girl that's on the same level. In Zay’s eyes Yaris' age stops her from reaching the tip of the level he’s on. Fast money, fast ass & the thrill of the streets is what Ji lives for. It's nothing for him to get what he wants. He mistakenly takes Yarah as being another notch in his belt but quickly learns she's not that type of girl. His bad boy demeanor attracts her, and her good girl essence attracts him. These two are a match made in hood heaven but nothing that’s perfectly matched comes without problems. She’s My Lil Hood Thang is a tale about finding the one you love during the good times and sticking with them through the bad times. As stated before not everything that glitters is gold but when you have a love as deep as the Nile river how could you not see the diamonds in the eyes of the one you love?

    Her mother being sent to prison causes Rielle to start battling depression, but despite the dark hole that she tries to overcome daily, she begins her journey into adulthood with little obstacles. That is until a visit to her friend's apartment in the projects pushes Rielle into a darker place than she's ever been before. The support of a new person in her life is enough to keep her from going completely over the edge, but is it enough to keep her from completely self-destructing? Hussein Jacobs wants the finer things in life, and he's willing to work for them. He knows how it feels to have nothing, but he doesn't want to risk his freedom to get what he wants. Completely satisfied with living a modest life and having a simple relationship, he's prepared to work hard at staying out of the streets until a long lost family member starts to entice him with an opportunity that not many would turn down. Rielle's friend, Trisha, is the complete opposite of her. A wild child from the hood, like Rielle she came from foster care, and now that she's grown, she wants it all. The first thing on her list is the sexy, rich, Rico Carter. He is already spoken for, but that's not enough to deter Trisha. She wants her man and plans to get him at any cost, but once she finally does, she realizes that she bit off way more than she was prepared to chew. From a distance, the hustler lifestyle seems like a lavish one, but there is drama, lust, betrayal, and revenge at the center of it all.