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CAUGHT UP IN A DOPEBOY'S LOVE: GABRIELA AND LEGEND'S STORY by Carmen Lashay
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Loveshed: Married to the Mafia
B. Love - 2020
You are married to the black mafia, and not even jail or death will separate us – James Salzano Six siblings sharing different mothers and fathers have one thing in common – their love for Trevor Bruce. When the bullet meant for James Salzano hits Trevor Bruce, these siblings come together, in one home, to console each other and prepare their next moves. In a short amount of time, things change drastically for every person and couple involved. Both enemies and law officials strike simultaneously, hoping to catch the siblings and their partners off guard and finally take down the Salzano family. In “Loveshed: Married to the Mafia” there’s crime, passion, angst, lust, betrayal, and sex. The lines between love and loyalty are blurred. There’s bloodshed and there’s loveshed. And these siblings find out the hard way that when the mafia welcomes you in… there’s absolutely no way to get out.
While He's Sleeping She's Creepin'
T'Ann Marie - 2017
They say if your man isn’t your number one fan, then you definitely need a new one. Meet Paige, the epitome of a beautiful, independent woman. Blessed with a heart of gold, she is adored by everyone she comes across, except for the man she’s so deeply in love with. Being verbally abused and mistreated for having a little more curves than the average female, her self esteem is at an all time low. But what happens when she comes across a man that's crazy in love with all of her, inside and out; and gets a dose of how a woman is really suppose or be treated? Will she run into the arms of the one that loves her? Or, will she continue loving a man that doesn't? Meet Syion, the epitome of a great man. Working hard, paying bills and coming home to one woman is his definition of a real man. His daughter, and high school sweetheart of 12 years plus, are his world, Although, things seem perfect, they aren't. What happens when his heart goes astray, and the love he feels for his wife begins to fade away? Will those 12 years matter? The Secrets, lies, & deceit will leave you speechless. Get ready to experience a roller-coaster of emotions in this first installment of While He’s Sleeping She’s Creepin.
SON OF A CRIME GOD, DAUGHTER OF A HOOVER THE WEDDING
Latoya Nicole - 2020
as they try to balance raising a baby, planning a wedding, and flourishing careers. Over the duration of their relationship they were thrown many obstacles meant to tear them apart that they successfully overcame. But the one thing still standing in the way of their true happiness is trust. Spark’s woman’s intuition is telling her Darryl isn’t being the most faithful to her but it could be just her guilty conscience weighing her down. In addition, everyone around them isn’t too thrilled about them tying the knot, making them second guess the their entire union. Will Darryl Jr. and Spark learn to trust one another wholeheartedly and make it down the aisle? Or will they let outside influences determine the fate of their future, turning their wedding day into a complete disaster?
Dope Girl 4: R. I. P.
Sa'id Salaam - 2015
Juan is playing for keeps now that he's discovered Cameisha betrayed him. Will he find out she is his sister? Will it matter? Now that the police have linked her to the Salazar drug clan they plan to take her down with them. A dangerous new enemy comes on the scene with Suave and Bilal. Can the crew forgive Dasia for her treason or will she fall victim to the crews mantra of death before dishonor? Cameisha has gotten in way over her head this time. This time uncle Killa won't be able to come to her rescue. Will she make it out alive or REST IN PEACE.
Don't Touch My Crown 3: The Art of Finesse
Charae Lewis - 2018
Scamming had been her chosen past time and she found great joy in pilfering what didn’t belong to her. Money was her main objective and she was determined to get it anyway she saw fit. Finesse had gotten away freely with her schemes until she sets up the wrong guy. She finds herself wedged in a predicament that could potentially alter her life. With no one to turn to, Finesse is in complete shambles now that she could possibly be faced with death. Now that she is compelled to deal with the repercussions of her actions, Finesse is forced to faced the torturous thoughts that she tries so desperately to escape. Underneath her hard exterior is a woman who has faced great challenges in her past, and she’s not equipped to deal with any of it. Follow Finesse on her tumultuous journey to witness if she’ll escape the torment she has subjected herself to.
Villains: It's Savage Season
T. Styles - 2018
All Kanati Dawson wanted was to work for the boss and then go home to be with the love of his life, Sunni Hamden. And then his patience was tested in one act of disrespect. The moment Law saw Kanati’s girl he knew he had to have her. Being a man who is accustomed to getting what he wants, Law plotted to steal her from him despite his closest comrade’s advice. “Leave her alone. Kanati feels like trouble.” If only Law listened. After going across the country to steal Kanati’s girl in the middle of the night, Law unknowingly brought hell like he never imagined back to his hometown. Before long blood poured and bodies dropped as Kanati and his villain’s descended on Baltimore with one objective in mind…revenge.
Just Wanna Mean the Most to You
Grey Huffington - 2020
Advance Reviewer's Thoughts "I loveeeee it! It’s beautiful and sexy af." "Everyone needs a Wolfe!"
Dreaming of a Whyte Christmas: Snow and Bell's Love Story
A.J. Davidson - 2020
As the holidays approached, the tension in her household increased. Afraid of just how far her boyfriend Devin would do, she made a decision to flee to a place she never thought she would be- A Homeless Shelter. Bell had a troubled past and was trying to right his wrongs through helping others. Since Christmas wasn't a holiday he enjoyed with his family anymore, he found himself trying to cope with the loss of his mother by spending time with people he hardly knew. One snowy day, landed him in the presence of the beautiful, Snow. She didn't look like the things she had gone through but after finding out about her past, he wanted to help her but she wasn't willing to let her guard down. You never know who's placed in your path to make things in life easier for you. In Snow's case, Bell was heaven-sent but in her eyes, he was just another man trying to use his money to get what he wanted from her. Will these two come to their senses, and find out that they need each other in more ways than they knew, or will Bell's past cause Snow to push away even further?
A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate
N'Dia Rae - 2018
Life hasn’t always been easy for Chantè Sheppard. Growing up with an emotionally abusive mother, absent father and quirky personality left her ridiculed and teased when she was younger. Desperate to be perfect and become the most successful woman of her dreams, she buckled down and became a prominent attorney. Despite her career success, her love life has always severely lacked. When her fiancè of two years calls off their engagement, she decides that his life is no longer worth living. But a year later, she attempts at finding new love with someone from her past, Qassim. Things with Qassim go well at first but then take a dark turn. Chantè is obsessive with his entire being and will stop at nothing to make him hers. A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate is twisted, gut wrenching tell of obsession, love and drama. This is one book, you won’t be able to put down. This book also includes a bonus book.
in love with a Maimi Billionaire
Tina J. - 2020
To make sure they never forgot how much their family sacrificed to make it all possible, they spent weekends in the hood learning what it’s like to struggle.During this time, none of them ever touched drugs and grew up knowing the value of a dollar. It made them more appreciative of everything they could afford. It doesn’t mean they didn’t understand how the streets worked, and unfortunately, the streets knew how they worked as well when certain things needed to be done.Zakiya Summers is a woman who had a rough start in life due to her mother being on drugs. She’d watch every month how her mom would sell any and everything they had in order to get her fix, leaving Zakiya to fend for herself on a daily basis. Growing up, Zakiya swore she’d never be without the bare necessities again and used what she had to get what was needed. Sadly, her smart mouth landed her in a sticky situation with a ruthless man.Andrina has never wanted for anything; that is until her father took the word of someone else over hers and tossed her on the street with nothing. Refusing to return home, she gets a job and moved on with her life, only to end up at the same place she once called home. After finding a new love to call her own, things don’t go as planned and she finds herself defending her relationship more than being in it.Take a ride with this crew and watch how the trials of growing up in different areas bring some of them closer than ever.
I Got a Houston Thug for Christmas
Candi B. - 2018
Bells weren’t ringing, and spirits weren’t bright. She is stuck between a rock and a hard place. With a mother who has abandoned her motherly duties, Tiana is left with two mouths to feed. Tired of struggling, she is at her breaking point. Regardless of her current situation, she was going to spread some holiday cheer, and make the best out her situation. Benz McCall is the king of H-Town. Ready to leave the streets and the empire he built to his brother, he was ready to focus on the more important things- his daughter. When Benz was hit with a surprising event that left his heart in shambles, and him a single father, he vows to never fall in love again. To avoid dealing with his feelings, he works overtime in the streets. Benz never wanted to fall in love again, but all that changes when he meets Tiana. They realize they have a lot in common, and for Benz, that wasn’t a good thing. The feelings that he kept locked up were escaping. A change of events leaves Tiana to make a decision that will change the rest of her life forever. In dire need of a Christmas miracle, will Ol Saint Nick send Benz as one of Santa’s helpers, or was Benz the gift of all gifts? For these two, Christmas will never be the same.
My Shawty: An Original Love Story
Twyla T - 2017
From the intimate moments between family and loved ones to the edge of your seat secrets, lies, and betrayal, you’ll be taken on a drama-packed ride through the streets of Mississippi. Twyla T’s incredible urban writing and deep character development allows you to really feel (and almost see) what the character’s in the book are experiencing. Twyla transports you into a world on the streets where secrets, lies, love, and betrayal are rampant. But what’s more important, survival or love? My Shawty: An Original Love Story Overview Nicole had her hands full, trying to raise two teenage boys in the mean urban streets of Chicago. Her nephew and her son were trying to do the right thing but trouble seemed to always find them. After her son, Babyface is shot and his best friend is killed, Nicole sends her son Babyface and Nephew to Jackson, Mississippi to live with her mom as a way to give them better opportunity and a fair hand at life. She figured that down south had a slower pace and Big Mama would be able to keep an eye on them. While down south, the duo continued to go down the same path that they were on in Chicago. While pretending to work decent jobs and go to school, once the sun went down, the boys found themselves in the streets, trying to become the drug king pins they craved to be. Meanwhile, Chyna Patterson had finally graduated high school and was ready to live life her way. After doing everything her mom always wanted, she decided to attend Jackson State University, going against her mother’s wishes. Her mother decided to cut her off financially, leaving Chyna to fend for herself. Instead of folding, Chyna made a decision to do what’s needed to survive. In the process, she met Babyface and their two worlds collided. Chyna wanted into the street life and decided to ride alongside Babyface, determined to prove that she could be the Bonnie to his Clyde. But when competition threatened Babyface’s reign in the streets, was Chyna ready to do what was necessary to survive? Or would the streets and all the secrets it held be too much for this couple?
Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace
Grad Marie - 2019
Growing up in the slums of Fifth Ward in Houston Texas, the Davis brothers, Malik and J-Don, were taught the game at an early age by their late father, Big Ken, who reigned as the plug of their hood. Since the assassination of their father, these brothers are now running things in the city of Syrup. Little do these brothers know, someone is out to crumble the empire their family worked so hard to build. Are you ready for this five-star banging novel of secrets, lies, and deceit? Buckle up and get ready to be Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace!
The Boss Man's Daughter 2: Feel My Wrath
Aryanna - 2017
Now, years later, their father is back out on the streets. With the help of his beautiful but dangerous daughters, he is primed to unleash his wrath on those responsible for his downfall. But what he comes home to is the surprise of a lifetime. For years, the girls' mother was thought to be dead; murdered by the hands of their father. When she resurfaces things go into a tailspin and the girls must decide their next move. One thing that never gets compromised is their loyalty to each other and the man that fueled their ambitions. When trouble reaches such a height that common sense dictates that they run, will the Walker girls finally fold or will they stand strong in the face of the deadly storm? When all odds are against him, will their father accept the inevitable or will his thirst for vengeance become the undoing of the family? The love, lies and betrayals reach damning heights in THE BOSS MAN'S DAUGHTERS 2: FEEL MY WRATH.
Dirty South Divas
Kia Jones - 2016
Life hasn’t been easy for any of them, but they have always had each other. As troubles rise, cousins, Divine and Malina are presented with an opportunity that changes their lives. Twin sisters, Nyssa and Neiman, meanwhile struggle through the consequences of past and present misdeeds. One thing is certain, these Dirty South Divas are not going down without a fight. Follow the four women as they walk through the valley of shade, greed, violence, sex, money and drugs.