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High til I Die: The Unraveling of a Drug Addict
April P - 2015
Travel with a woman through her last day of using hard drugs. Stay tuned til the end, for the hope that a clean and sober life can give.
BTS and Blackpink - The Kings and the Queens of K-POP | Kpop Info Book | Idol | Bias | Biography | Tours | Fun Facts | Profiles
S.C. Leon - 2019
As you watch them on stage live or on Youtube there is no way these guys go wrong with your favorite Korean pop music songwriting and epic dance choreography. Go deeper into finding what and who BTS and Blackpink are all about. They are the most famous Kpop groups South Korea has ever seen, even the rest of the world now have their full attention, have they become the King and Queens of k-pop?Discover how they went from being nothing to glory and learn more about each of your favorite Kpop idol or bias. Learn more in detail and the history behind BTS and Blackpink band and members origin and what each idol does besides being an idol. This book gives you 6 chapters with informative kpop fan info, images and details a fan shouldn't be without: CHAPTER ONE THE RISE OF BTS AND BLACK PINK CHAPTER TWO THE REASON FOR THEIR POPULARITY CHAPTER THREE THE MEMBERS OF THE BAND CHAPTER FOUR SONGS AND ALBUMS THAT ROCKED AND THE REASONS CHAPTER FIVE TOURS, TOURS, TOURS CHAPTER SIX FUN FACTS ABOUT BTS AND BLACKPINK BTS band members: Jin, RM, JHope, Suga, Jimin, V, and JungkookBlackpink band members: Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé
The Rock Boyz: Money, Power, & Respect
Twyla T. - 2019
You don’t even gotta bring ya paper out… we the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house…” The infamous Rock Boyz; D’Mari, D’Mani, J.R., and Corey set out to take over the streets of Atlanta, but just like life, things never go as planned. With the problems in the streets, and personal problems stacked on top, it appears that the guys are in over their heads. J.R. is excited about his life with Lexi and becoming a first-time father. However, an old associate has declared war on J.R. and his boyz, causing him to focus on his street ventures when he suffers a personal tragedy. Will J.R. be able to survive the streets long enough for him to enjoy fatherhood? Making the transition from NYC to the ATL, D’Mari finds himself adjusting quickly. Not only that, he is stepping into a new role of being a husband and a father to twins simultaneously. With his wife’s mood changing every second, will D’Mari be able to keep his head in the game while maintaining peace on the home front? D’Mani is making great strides in his new environment and loving his life with Anastasia and Kyler. However, a trip to Wal-Mart brings him face to face with his not so distant past, revealing a well kept secret. Will this secret have severe consequences and disrupt his life at home? After getting his dream job and moving to the ATL, Corey quits his job and joins his boyz in building their family empire. However, Corey’s new moves put not only his life but his family’s lives in danger and have him betraying those that he holds close, creating dissension in his circle. Will Corey be able to right his sins and restore respect and trust with those he holds dear? Enemies are on the inside and outside. Secrets are revealed. Trust is broken. With the entire deck stacked against them on their quest for money, power, and respect, will the Rock Boyz prevail? Check out this blazing new African American Urban Fiction read by best-selling and award-winning authors Twyla T., Patrice Balark, Dani Littlepage, and J. Dominique.
Lawlessly In Love
Mercy B. - 2018
The lack of attachments to anything other than the money that he liked to spend, unapologetically, assisted him in reaching his pinnacle. Women were a commodity that he frequently indulged in, but he never stayed too long or afforded them with too much attention. With an empire under his fingertips, his money and time are valued more than any aspect of his hectic life. The lone night, the one that fate leads him to the shared location with lowered lids and an elevated state due to the influence of marijuana, begins to decompose his perspective on the forbidden emotion. Gauge Morrison is simply looking for her forever, impatiently waiting for Mr. Right to show face. She’s gotten his occupation, demeanor, and beliefs figured out in that pretty little head of hers, yet she never expected her knight to wear red religiously, find comfort in his lonesome, avoid attachment, run a lucrative drug empire, tote a gun or two, or be one willing to risk anything for both his freedom and paper. She hadn’t imagined him being so lawless. She hadn’t fathomed he’d be Sosa Law. Happiness is accompanied by pain, and joy is the next of kin to sorrow. The venture to acquiring love for Sosa and Gauge is unmatched, undeniable, and unlawful. Gauge is forced to accommodate Sosa’s ruthlessness, as it begins to affect her personal life, while Sosa questions her loyalty and everything they are trying to obtain.
Turned Out By A Certified Boss
Shameka Jones - 2018
Graduating high school two years early, she follows her heart and ambitions to DC to attend college while staying close to her first love. Two years in, she’s heartbroken when her boyfriend does everything but give her a faithful and honest love. Refusing to let his infidelities break her, she vows never to let another get close enough to break her heart. It’s a perfect plan that has her feeling strong, independent, and on top of her game, until she comes face to face with a temptation she can’t resist. Her mind tells her to run the other way, but her heart has her hooked on a vibe she can’t let go. Will she risk it all for another shot at love? Theophilus London, better known as Op, is determined to change the course of his life. Recently returning to school to finish a degree in business, he vows to stay as far away from the family business as possible because he wants so much more than the street life. When a family situation takes an unexpected turn for the worse, Op sees the opportunity to use book smarts to run his family’s street empire like no other. Turns out that school is kicking Op’s butt, and just when he’s ready to throw his hands up and go with plan B, a fine, tempting reinforcement falls right into his lap, making him want to major in the mastery of all things Sage. When their pasts refuse to let them go, they find themselves fighting for the freedom to explore their new love, fighting to shake the very people that broke their hearts in the first place. One wrong step traps Op in a lose-lose position that leaves Sage questioning everything she thought she knew about him. Meanwhile, Sage falls into a setup that she never saw coming until it was too late. Can two broken hearts mend each other? Will Op and Sage be able to put the pieces of one another back together without fumbling them? Will the complete truth resolve all their problems or make an unusual situation even worse? These questions and more will be answered in the first part of the Turned out by a Certified Boss trilogy.
Keys to the Kingdom
Ty Marshall - 2015
But with the longest tenured don on his death bed and the other families on the brink of civil war, greed threatens to destroy The Commission. Enter Marion Holloway, leader of the wealthy and prestige Holloway family, a shrewd and persuasive business man with strong political connects and stronger street ties. The man the FBI says is the most powerful black gangster in the country. With his oldest son, Mason, campaigning for mayor of New York City and his illegitimate son, Yasin “Sin” Kennedy, overseeing his lucrative drug operation, he is poised to seize control of the city. But when the war between the Mafia families hit close to home, the unrelenting power struggle between his sons, jeopardizes everything their father has built. Keys to the Kingdom introduces readers to urban fiction’s newest crime family, the Holloways, and the powerful legacy of tradition and blood, the seduction of power and the ultimate game of sibling rivalry.
She Fell in Love With A Thug 2: Soul_Mates
Anjela Day - 2014
The prince is out to prove he’s King, but competition from the street, jealous woman thirsting to have a part of this drug king, and a legacy to live up to; will Deuce thrive in The land of Cash, Cars, and Hoes or will it prove to be more difficult than his father made it look? Will this Kingdom stand tall in the hands of the young prince, or will Water prove to be greater than Blood… Only time will tell Welcome to Detroit
Playing For Keeps: In Love With The Hustle
Miss Candice - 2016
With six mouths to feed, she realizes that a simple nine to five just wouldn't cut it, forcing her to look to the top dealer in Detroit for guidance. British, with a by any means necessary mentality, ultimately takes over, becoming the top drug distributor in Michigan. With great power comes jealously, and with jealousy comes the FEDS. On top of the opened investigation, a new dealer comes to town with cheaper prices, causing more problems for British and her cartel. British being a no nonsense type of woman, orders a hit out on him, careless to the fact that her best friend is in love with him. Abel took one look at British and thought: I've gotta have her. Little did he know, British wasn't the type of woman to be easily smitten. Unbeknownst to him, the stubborn pit bull in a shirt he's interested in is his connect. Tazia Barrett is in a dead end relationship with her boyfriend, Hustle, and is waiting for the perfect time to end things. Perfect timing comes in the form of a sexy out of towner named Threat. Tazia falls hard for the sexy thug and forgets all about Hustle, but Hustle feels that he's invested too much time and money into Taz and he's not willing to let her go so easily. Taz's newfound love brings drama into her life in more ways than one. Especially after she learns that her best friend isn't who she thought she was.
I Got A Thang for A Street King 2
Trenae - 2018
To describe her heart as broken would be an insult of its own because she was long past that word. Left to pick up the pieces in the wake of Knight’s absence, Charde can’t seem to get back to the girl she once was. Grief, anger and betrayal fills her heart and without her only friend at her side, there doesn’t seem to be a rainbow showing up after all of this rain. Leaving the streets behind was always the plan for Knight, but what happens when the streets refuse to stay a thing of the past? With so many issues calling for Knight’s attention, it’s hard to decide what takes priority. While he knows that he just wants to be happy with Charde at his side, Knight is also aware that a pregnant Ainsley won’t just go away. Add to that the fact that she seems to have a closet full of secrets that are constantly spilling out, Knight will soon realize that the life he’s been living has been a lie. Trapped in her own form of prison, Ju-Ju is in full survival mode as key players are exposed in Gemini’s twisted plans for her group of friends. Playing the role of the beautiful wife to an abusive kingpin is a hard job but Ju-Ju knows that her life depends on making it believable. With outside help, she gains hope that she will make it out of her situation alive. But, what is she returning home to? With her relationship with her and Gunna in the balance, Ju-Ju is left unsure on if they will ever get back to each other’s heart. In fact, she isn’t even sure that she wants to get back to what they had after the dust settles. In the finale of this explosive series, lines are drawn and crossed countless times by both friends and foe. Family ties are tested, and some bonds are better left broken. It’s been said that nobody wins when the family feuds, but the question remains, will there be anything left standing of the Bentley clan when the dust settles?
You Thought He Was Yours
Denora M. Boone - 2017
She has a beautiful home and her bank account is no longer struggling. She knows that the success that she has been blessed with is only because of the God she serves. She just wishes that He would finally send her the husband her heart desires. Unfortunately, that prayer had yet to be answered because the man that holds her heart, is married to someone else. Bless Williams once had a promising professional career in the NFL but an injury in college caused that dream to turn into a nightmare. The one thing that made that defeat bearable was knowing that he had his beautiful wife Trinity by his side. She was there before the fame but once the limelight dimmed, so did the flames that she once had for him. As much as Bless prayed that God return His wife’s heart back to him and heal their marriage, he would soon see that the secrets that are exposed won’t allow it. Both Bless and Anya believe in the sanctity of marriage and wouldn’t dare enter into anything that God frowns upon. But what is a heart to do when it wants what it wants? Could Anya be the one that Bless was meant to be with and if so why had God sent Trinity during one of the most difficult times of his young life? Love is a hard thing to get rid of especially when you thought he was yours.
The Preacher's Son
Elizabeth Gill - 2005
A tale of love and sacrifice from the bestselling author of Miss Appleby's Academy. Perfect for fans of Maggie Hope and Diane Allen.
Born into a family of Methodist preachers in County Durham, Joshua Castle knows that he too will become a minister. Though his faith is strong, his young heart is broken when he goes to Bristol to learn his trade, leaving behind Emma Meikle, the beautiful daughter of the pub landlord. In Bristol, Joshua meets the wealthy Matthews family, and though his upbringing is at odds with their lavish lifestyle, he is attracted to their daughter Patience. But can Joshua ever forget the girl he left at home?
Torn Between The Plug And A Savage 2
Karma Monae - 2018
After Cane's revelation on the depths of her husband's betrayal, she finds her self battling how to handle the truth without allowing it to fully break her. With Hoodsta by her side, Cane knows she can do almost anything, but how does that work when she's pregnant with his child, and still running one of the most lucrative Crip organizations in New Jersey? While Hoodsta’s ready to retire the game completely, Cane’s just getting started. Can Hoodsta stand to the left of his woman, or, does her unending love for the streets ultimately tear them apart ? Awakening in the hospital, after a tragic crash, Sanai is forced to face her reality along with a mean backlash from Saint. The two find themselves at odds carrying out selfish tactics to get the others attention, even though all they really want, is to be together. But how is that possible when Gerald is still lingering in her past and Mecia just doesn't seem to go away? Not to mention, Saint's new responsibility as the GMC's Vice President. With more of Gerald's skeletons falling out the closet, Sanai soon finds herself conflicted and torn between loving the once plug , and loving a young savage. However, is Saint still willing to take on her and her baggage? Or better yet, is Sanai willing to accept all of his.... For ten long years, All Havoc wanted to do was come claim his hood back after tucking his tail and doing his time. 'Wins come with losses' is his motto, and now that he's linked back up with his girls Tru and Cane, he just knows they are about to take things to a whole different level. While everything seems to be falling in place on the streets, there's still that one thing in his life lacking... soon Havoc sees maybe the person or thing he’s been searching for, has been right in front of him. Question is, will she be ready to reciprocate the love back or is he simply infatuated with the idea of finally being in love ? Cuz and Nika are your typical hood couple, trying to stack money, take care of their son, and live life to the fullest. Unfortunately, all of Cuz’s past wrongs seem to always knock them back to square one, making it hard for Nika to fully trust him. With Jahmara constantly using little Carson as a ploy to reel Cuz back in, Nika begins to question whether or not her and Cuz are truly meant to be. Giving up would be so much easier than the unknown , but the only issue with that is neither of them are prepared to live their lives without each other.... In this hood tale, we take a closer look into the lives of the crew and the people closest to them. With Gucc looming in the background stirring up beefs, stakes slithering their way inside the circle, who can really be trusted? Not everyone can hang with the Gang, and only the real understands!
Mafia Boss's Unknown Black Daughter
Brittney Brooke - 2018
She was the light in my dark underworld… I’ve never tried to deny who I am.Where I come from.And who I’m expected to be.But I am not my don father.It’s on me to change things.Take the “family business” in a more lawful direction.But that’s not my only game plan.I have other unfinished business in this city.
And her name is Evelyn Davis.
It’s been almost sixteen years.And she’s haunted my dreams ever since I left.I knew it wouldn’t be easy winning her over again.Convincing her that I was on the straight and narrow.However, I wasn’t the only one keeping secrets…
Evelyn has a teenage daughter.
I’ve done the math.And the resemblance is uncanny.The kid’s mine.Now, no matter what it takes, I will close up shop.To hell with the consequences…
Note: Mafia Boss's Unknown Black Daughter is a steamy second chance romance between a mafia boss and his long lost lover.