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The Price of Loving A Boss 2


Kia Jones - 2016
    Diamond is engaged to Gee, the man of her dreams. The only problem is he is in love with another woman. To make matters worse, Diamond has managed to fall in love. Her only problem is winning his heart. How will she do it? Red is starting to see that she jumped head first into this situation and moved way too fast. She insists that she doesn’t have feelings for Yazz and is only concerned with her money, but why does an extended visit from Yazz’s girlfriend, Frizzy, make her so angry? It’s only business, or at least that’s what she tried to tell herself.

She Took My Heart and Went Crazy 3


A'zayler - 2019
    One after the next, he’s tried to fight them until one day, they won. Defeated and at the bottom, Yeshi feels as if there is no way out. Just when all hope is lost, along comes beautiful and God-fearing, Logan. She’s nothing like the women Yeshi are used to, nor does she desire to be. Imagine how life altering it must be for Yeshi to finally find a woman who can help fight his past, only for him to realize he’s incapable of loving her. Luckily for him and her, with love and God on their side, they can do anything. From the moment they first met, East and Killian have been on a continuous roller coaster and going up and down on life’s machine of obstacles. Whether it’s outsiders of each other, they’ve been through it all, barely succeeding each time. Now, with a new baby in the mix, the couple’s troubles seem as if they’re just getting started. Luckily for East, Killian isn’t the kind of man who folds under pressure. Filled with love, determination, and strength, Killian bears their burdens to finally give East the life she’s dreamed of. To love and be loved, that’s the motive. Join these couples as they find the hidden truth behind the beautiful nightmares they’ve been living.

My Trap King Promised Me Forever


Ebony Diamonds - 2019
    Then, one night, a knock on the door changed her entire life. In one horrifying evening, she lost her parents, her innocence, and everything she once knew. Before she could even process her trauma, Princess and her brother, Wessie, were shipped off to live with strangers. Alexandros and Heather accepted the orphaned children in their home and raised them as their own. Their love for Princess and Wessie was genuine, but there was an underlying reason for their kind gesture. A few years after Princess and Wessie had settled into their new family, their foundation was rocked yet again when Alex's outside child was unceremoniously left on their doorstep by his mistress. Delasia was close in age to Princess, and they quickly went from enemies to sisters after Delasia stood up for Princess in a difficult situation. As adults, the sisters set out to make their way in the world by settling in the nearby city of Oakland, CA. Princess opened an ice skating rink, and Delasia chose to bartend while deciding what she wanted to do with her life. The ladies soon cross paths with Priest and Vibe, two dangerously sexy local legends who are as successful in the exotic car trade as they are in their drug business. Priest and Vibe are immediately captivated by Princess and Delasia, but they both have quite a few "situations" with other women, so they tread lightly. Princess and Delasia have baggage of their own, and neither are quick to trust. Will they take a chance on love and the promise of forever, or will past loves and secrets end their love stories before they start?

From the Projects to a Rich Thug's Mansion 3


Sonovia Alexander - 2017
    Her love for Finesse is challenged along with her cohorts' loyalties and trust. Betrayal shows its ugly head from the ones she holds dear. She finally crosses paths with her mother and her vengeful stepfather, and now she is stuck with determining if she even wants her mother in her life and how far she wants to allow a relationship with her father. Swiss has managed to redirect the police and their investigation to another– but her enemies are still trying to bring her down. How much more is she willing to take before she explodes, seeks her quiet revenge, and retaliate in the most extreme manner? Best-selling author, Sonovia Alexander, keeps you on the edge of your seat as she comes to the end of this gripping series. Find out now if Swiss will meet her goals and survive the mayhem, betrayal, chaos, thug's rampage, and the bitchness that is at the forefront of her life!

Put Me Back Together Again 2


Karma Monae - 2017
    At what point, do you walk away and realize that you want better for yourself, and if and when you do leave, how do you deal with the loss of that person who was supposed to be your best friend? Ashleigh and Matt are at a crossroads in their relationship; At witts end Ash stakes claim on her life refusing to allow Matt to continue his doggish ways, not with her at least. And even though Matt is content on making her life a living hell for leaving him, Ashleigh doesn’t let that stand in the way of her and the sexy Dr. Ryan from taking things to the next level. Janay and Insane just can’t seem to get it right. While dealing with the loss of her ex, Janay suffers a series of emotions in which Insane can’t seem to handle. With his pride in the way of his true feelings Insane puts his feelings in a bag, focusing on his money completely abandoning Nay, or so she felt. Nay finds herself, fighting against herself, and the one person who happens save her is the least she expected. In this much-anticipated sequel love and pride seems to constantly be battle, resulting in shattered promises. Do let the pieces lay, or are they able to ‘Put them back together again?

Wifed Up by A cold Hearted Hustla


Khadijah J. - 2018
    Finally deciding enough is enough after losing the only person she held near her heart, she decided to leave her old life behind. Heading back to her hometown with her best friend, she finishes her career goals and celebrates a night out with her best friend in hopes to try something spontaneous. Only she got more than she bargained for. Tall, dark, handsome, and paid. Kojo was every woman’s dream and had been since he’d been in the streets. Putting them behind him, he ventures out to do something he’s always wanted to do, produce music. Not only does he start to produce, but he becomes a popular producer in the music industry. With more popularity, more women that flock, and the ones closest betray him, but he handles it accordingly. Thinking all women are the same, until he runs into a striking beauty at the club. Taking each other for a surprise, they both tried something out of their element only to yearn for the feelings they felt that night. Finally acting on what they feel for each other, they decide to take a step further than what was supposed to be a one-time thing. Only problem is, just when Janai thought her life was going great, a blast from the past decide to wreak havoc on her new journey. Kojo is no stranger to drama, so when chaos ignites, he goes back in guns blazing. Bodies will drop, blood will shed, and family will turn to foe and they will be left with one question, will Kojo and Tajanai’s love remain the same after the dust settles?

A Kingpin's Dream 4


Briana Crosby - 2016
     Turk and Miracle can’t wait to get married, but when things go left, their marriage is put on hold and old wounds are opened once again, causing havoc between the two and their relationship. Ramses and Persia love each other unconditionally, but when Ramses starts acting sneaky, she suspects infidelity. Little does she know, Ramses has his own little secret he's keeping from her. Adonis and Briana still have the love everyone craves, but when things are put on the table, and Briana opens her eyes to the problems their relationship is facing, she does the unthinkable to fix them, but will it work in the end? Follow all three couples as they take a trip to paradise to fix their marriages... Will it work, or will they be forced to move on without each other?

It's Either Me Or Her 2: A Side Bitch Story


Tiece - 2016
    With a new hit single out, featuring a sexy rapper by the name of Yung Gunner, she’s certainly making waves of her own. She’s in a good place, and just wants to live drama free while enjoying her life. However, with Brooke using she and Chase’s unborn baby as a ticket back in his life, things can get real ugly at any given time. Chase is feeling good about the decision he’s made. Being with Rayne makes him happy and it keeps him focused. Now all he wants to do is be the hottest producer around, while taking Rayne’s career to the top. And with the signing of Yung Gunner to his record label the only way from here should be up. But dark secrets began to surface that threatens to end his relationship with Rayne and bring his entire empire down. Brooke is quickly learning that she can’t play with fire without getting burned. Skeletons in her closet start falling out all over the place leaving Brooke feeling vulnerable. With her ex-lover, Q popping up in Atlanta things quickly spiral out of control as she attempts to run from her past. There is only one problem with that. Q is not letting her out of his eyesight until he gets what she owes him and some. Will Chase and Rayne hold it together? Or, will Brooke find a way back into his life? Find out what happens when two women are both in a race for one man’s heart in, It’s Either Me Or Her 2.

Just Right for Me


Shaytrece - 2017
    From the sandbox to the trap house, you name it, the three of them had more than likely done it. Now, they were all embarking on a new era in their lives, starting with the move to Detroit Michigan. Their transition from thug life to the legit world came with its bumps and bruises, but through it all, the three friends were always there for one another. Micah had his issues with the love of his life, Lauren, who was also like his best friend. After he relocated to Detroit, Lauren hit Micah with the news of a baby coming aboard their rocky friendship. Then there was Marcus, who couldn’t prove to his in-laws that he was good enough for his woman, Harley. She was a spoiled rich kid who fell in love with a hustler. However, her parents had other plans for her life that didn’t involve Marcus. Kingston or King had his longtime girlfriend, Megan, whom he’d strung along for his own convenience until his last break truly broke what he and Megan had built since middle school. Not only were Micah, Marcus, and Kingston close friends, so were the women in their lives, including Micah’s sister, Melanie, who had male issues herself. Take a ride with this group of friends as they go through the trials and tribulations in their lives while looking for the one who is just right for them.

The Sins Of My Beretta 2


Trenae' - 2016
    What happens when jealous ex-lovers and demons from the past refuse to stay there? Unresolved issues keeping coming back until Sin has no choice but to face them head on.Putting a whole new meaning to the term “love triangle”, not being able to handle all of Ghost’s baby mama drama, Sin finds herself in the arms of the rugged youngster by the name of Rello. Can she forgive Ghost for his short-comings or will Rello Show her that all she needed was the love that only he can give?With Rock missing in action, will the ones that vowed to always love and protect him still be there or will what he’s hiding from them be too much to bear?On this final ride with the crew, you will see what it means to do anything in the name of love even if it means killing the ones closest to you.

Sicka Than Your Average: A Good Girl Turned Savage


Mz Toni - 2016
    The only problem she didn't factor in was the distance Harvard would put between her and her nine year old sister. When you have a mother who can't let go of her youth, and a father too busy trying to make ends meat to provide for his family Charm has no choice but to pick up the slack. Charm makes the hard decision to attend college to build a future for her little sister when tragedy strikes leaving Charm to question her purpose in life.

The Right Kinda Hood 2


K.C. Mills - 2019
    Jail was never a factor when he considered his future, but an unfortunate connection has cost him in a major way. Joi learns that one slip in judgment can cost more than she ever imagined and to make matters worse, she’s not the one who is suffering the consequences. Regret kicks in and Joi has to figure out a way to rectify her bad decision which could potentially cost Joi, a love she didn’t feel existed. After losing three years of his life, Vega is maturing but there are some things or rather some people that are challenging his patience, however he has no doubt in his mind that Nyelle is well worth anything he has to deal with to secure their future. Nyelle just wants to move one with her life but unfortunately, her ex is refusing to allow a smooth transition. She can either give up and make peace that happiness is not meant for everyone or she can fight for something real. Sometimes The Right Kinda Hood brings out the worst kinda problems but nothing worth having comes without a challenge.

Wifey vs. The Streets


Chrissy J - 2015
    She knew it was a better life outside of the projects and she wanted it. Damon Young was that nigga in the Fort Green projects. He controlled everything over there. He had been checking River out for a while now and he finally got the chance to speak to her, when he stopped his worker from putting hands on her. Take a ride with both River and Damon and see what they go through to make their relationship work. River feels like she's in a losing battle with the streets for Damon's heart. What will happen when life-changing events occur and a new man by the name of Major Atkins enters River's life? Will she still have to battle with the streets for the love of her man or will she walk away from it all? Find out in Wifey Vs the Streets...

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.

Finessing The Plug 3


Treasure Malian - 2016
    You guys have been so supportive of this series and it means the world to us. We will not sacrifice the quality of the project just for the sake of putting it out. We owe you all much more than that. Please, bare with us and rest assured that you will be receiving a BANGING finished product. We love you all and appreciate the continuous support. ---- Everyone’s favorite couple is back, but they’re not a couple… Journee and Jonas are trying to co-parent while struggling to remain friends. Even while they’re denying their feelings for each other, Jonas is in love with Nia. Nia is focused on trying to expand their family, but how will Journee feel about the situation, knowing that her feelings for Jonas will never truly be over? When she least expects it, someone new stumbles into Journee’s life, forcing her to start seeing things differently. It wasn’t long after crossing paths with him, did she realize that new love just might be what the Doctor ordered. Will Jonas be cool with Journee dating and having another man around his kids? Or will he finally admit the feelings he has been holding and let Nia go? Kameeka is welcoming a baby with Lex. She finds herself struggling to keep her relationship together and being the perfect mother. What happens when Lex is too busy in the streets? Will Kameeka be willing to stand by her man and raise their child alone, or will she finally have enough and leave, for good? Mariya and Poland are making their relationship work with each other, but Poland is keeping a secret from both Mariya and Jonas. With a secret so big, he’s bound to ruin the good thing he has with Mariya and cause guns to start blazing with Lex and Jonas. Will Poland stand by his secret or will he let an old thing go and remain loyal to the ones who’ve been there for him? Stacy is back, plus one and is ready to be a mother to Jaycee. Knowing how Jonas, Nia, and Journee feels, she still is determined to be a mother to her daughter. Will Jonas decide to move on from the past and allow Jaycee to know her biological mother, or is Journee all Jaycee needs to know? In this FINALE, everything isn’t always what it seems, but one thing is for sure, someone is always finessing the plug.