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I Only Wanna Be With You
Dominique Thomas - 2017
Sisters Hill, Haven and Hailo live a lavish life built off the wealth of other people. With the help of one man who is undoubtedly the reason the sisters aren't lost to the streets they embark on new capers. Andraco and Waikeem become the target of Hill and Hailo and the story begins. What was supposed to be a quick and easy lick becomes everything but that and the women find themselves torn between what they should do and what they have to do. Even with hearts as cold as ice the sisters really desire to be loved. When they come across men that connect with them on a level that reaches far beyond the physical they're left with the choice to choose love or loyalty.
The Sins Of My Beretta
Trenae' - 2016
From drugs to murder for hire and everything in between, these deadly sisters have the game on lock.Sin runs the city with a shoot first, ask questions never mentality. After letting her guard down once and being left for dead carrying a child, she hardened her heart and vowed to never let that happen to her again. Carrying around a secret that could potentially change her life as she knows it, she buried it, along with her feelings. But, when a new player by the name of Ghost enters the game, can Sin keep dirt on those feelings that she thought died or will he turn out to be her blessing in disguise?Beretta is a self-proclaimed killer by birth and has never had a problem toe-tagging any and everything that comes her way. Sticking to that code, what happens when one of her missions makes her question everything she lives for? When secrets are uncovered and blood is shed, can the girls handle the Sins of their Berettas?
I Can Only Love A Thug
Antoinette Sherell - 2019
Determined to make sure Mischana and his mother were fed, Kiru did the only thing any young man in his position would do; he hit the blocks. However, he had no idea how deep Mischana’s troubles really ran, and she was forced away before he had the chance to find out. Years later, Mischana is still being dealt bad hands. With an abusive boyfriend and a secret she’s been harboring for ten years, she runs to the one place she thought she’d never return. What she wasn’t expecting was to also find the one person she thought she’d never see again... Kiru. Determined to keep her close this time around, Kiru is more than willing to handle all her troubles. Will he be able to save her from her past life, or will her past only bring chaos into his?
A Staten Island Love Letter 5: The forgotten Borough
Jahquel J. - 2019
Messiah may have done something that could end her relationship with her daughter and husband. Has she gone too far, or like usual Messiah, did she know what she was doing? Staten is stuck on trying to handle loving Liberty, even after she ended things, be a father to he and Chanel’s daughter, and be there for a pregnant Maliah as well. Can he juggle it all, while trying to be there for his big brother too?Justice felt like her life was over. What was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, ended up being one of the worst days. She thought her past with shitty men was over when it came to Priest. Can Priest redeem himself? Or is this the straw that broke the camel’s back, and Justice decides to call it quits?Liberty is fighting for her life. Will Staten come running to her rescue like the past? Or will he finally give Liberty what she has been wanting; space? If that’s not enough, Ty is falling for Liberty – hard. Is he willing to compete for Liberty’s heart, knowing it belongs to her ex, Staten?With Ghost’s condition and Samoor’s condition, Free is stretched thin trying to be brave and hold down the home front. Will it all be too much to handle, or will Free pull up her big girl pants and hold it down for her son and man? Find out in the finale of this series!
A Hood Dilemma is Still Bittersweet: A Naptown Triangle (A Bittersweet Hood Dilemma Book 3)
Natavia - 2015
Tassana is on the right path for the sake of her son. The problems between Osari and Tassana might cause her to go back to her old ways. Osari is trying to make it right for the sake of his family until his secret comes out. When all has been revealed, will it drive Tassana away permanently? Shimmy and Dez are young and in love until Kiwanna comes back into the picture. Dez is forced into making a tough decision leaving Shimmy with a lot of questions. Armory is a guy with a motive, will Shimmy figure it out before its too late? Kyree is stuck between two men, Osari and Pernell. Pernell does everything he can to get Kyree back. Kyree is torn from her past with Pernell, which is causing her to fall in love with another man. The man Kyree falls in love with is in love with another woman. Every hood has its dilemma, even when one dilemma ends many more occurs. Everyone is in a love triangle, but there is only room for one, who will they choose? This is an urban tale of love, heart-breaks, secrets and lies.
Hard
Anjela Day - 2013
Betrayal, lust, lies, murder, and love all come into play in this urban love story.The Alton brothers run the Detroit drug game, and it was a long time coming! Now these boys have their act together and plan on going all the way letting nothing or no one get in their way.When Sacario, the second youngest of the four, fall for an insecure waitress in the men’s popular hot spot- things get hectic.Will they stand the test of time or will the game of love prove to be just too Hard?
Ain't Nothing Like A Brooklyn Bitch
Kellz Kimberly - 2015
At Seventeen years of age and fresh out of high school, Royal has had to work at a local strip club to make sure that she and her sister have whatever they need in order to maintain. Royal is all about making money and looking for a way out. There isn’t anyone that she has her eyes set on until she ends up meeting Pharaoh while returning home one night. At first, she downplays their blossoming relationship letting it be known that they’re just friends. Pharaoh plays along and figures that she’s just not your average chick, but he quickly switches things up on her and starts dating a girl name Bia. Just like Pharaoh knew she would, Royal shuts that relationship down and claims Pharaoh as her own. With a Love so unique and seemingly everlasting, one would think that things would be smooth sailing for the two of them. However, with a scorned ex-lover and a jealous best friend, the outcome will not turn out pretty. Join Royal as she carries the weight of the world on her shoulders and does what only a Brooklyn Bitch can do to make it out alive.
Married to a Boss 2
Lucinda John - 2015
After going through a series of betrayals, the men will do anything to protect their family and business. With Ralph laying on his death bed, Lisa is out for blood as she seeks for revenge and mourns her lost.Faces from the past returns and cause more havoc, sending the fellasinto beast mode. Lies are revealed, hearts are broken, and trustbecomes an issue as the ladies; Lala, Honey Lisa, and Cinnamon, livethe life as being Married To a Boss. Will it all be worth it? or willthe trials break them all apart?
Ridin' With the Realest 4: That Good Hood Love
K.C. Mills - 2017
Fray has found himself face to face with someone else’s demons, while Charlie has to figure out how to keep the peace. Reg is faced with a tough decision that brings up some hard feelings connected to the only family he’s ever known, and Asia’s is struggling to connect with a family situation of her own. Luke just can’t seem to get his past to understand that he’s moved on, while Yaz keeps getting hit with the terrible feeling of getting knocked back two steps for every one she struggles to take forward. Will this crew find a way to bring it full circle and settle into their hood fairytale, or will their circumstances take the lead and prevent them from finding that Good Hood Love that they all so desperately want? Ridin’ with the Realest isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely worth the journey... or so they say. Be sure to check out the FINALE and find out if this crew has what it takes to make it to the finish line.
Wife of a Legend 2
Chloe Je'Nore - 2015
With his father MIA he sets out to tear up the streets of Newark brick by brick to avenge his mother’s death. Any and everybody is a suspect but what happens when the suspect is none other than his own wife Treasure?Treasure is keeping a life threatening secret from her husband that could destroy everything they are trying to build. But where should her loyalty lie with her mother or her husband. Treasure learns all that glitters isn’t gold and soon finds her life in danger…
Ace & Bleu: A Dope Boy Love Story
Sol - 2017
After his older brother stepped down and passed him the throne, Ace is tasked with the difficulties of transitioning from being Underboss to H.N.I.C. The job was tough but flipping the culture of an established drug empire had to be done. His money along with his squad had his foremost attention for the longest time, all he wanted to do was get richer by any means necessary. He wasn't looking for love but there's always the exception to the rule.Bleu Majors was the exception to every rule. When he saw her, he knew he had to have her. She was gorgeous, smart, driven and he felt like she could handle a man of his caliber. But he forgot to read between the lines on the pages and took the woman off face value. You've heard of the saying don't judge a book by its cover right? The blue eyed beauty had an insatiable appetite for bad boys and the fast life, the rush of it all really did something to her. Ace offered her all of that in the most addictive way. But the problemwith living life in the fast lane, is that when you make it to your destination so quickly...you just might not be prepared. Follow them on this rollercoaster ride full of betrayal, steamy romance, lies, murder and deceit as they battle between love versus lust. Will love conquer all or will temptations get the best of the dynamic duo? You know what they say about those temporary fixes… Now ask yourself this question, are you ready for Ace & Bleu?
My Love Ain't Meant For A Thug : The Beginning Of Us
A'zayler - 2015
He’s been living his life on the grind for as long as he could remember. Dominating the streets, and every other small time hustler in quest of his position at the top. Showing no mercy to the men and disregarding the women Congo was on a power trip until the murder of his oldest brother. Everything he’d worked for came to a screeching halt and he’s left with nothing. Now he’s forced to live a regular life working a regular job. The dope game having always been his first love, he now has nothing left that’s appeasing to his heart. A unique beauty dumbed down to nothing more than an extra source of income, Honey, is desperate and lost. She desires a way out of her current situation but with the only family she has locked away forever, she’s all alone. Getting to the money day in and day out, Honey shuts herself away from any and everything not aiding in her success. Having been used and taken for granted in her past relationship, she’s a little more resistant to the advances of the handsome young thug that’s captivated her truest feelings. She’s determined to ignore him and his efforts until there’s no more reasons to run. Here in the moment with this totally perfect stranger Honey decides to give it a chance. Both needing security and someone in their corner they embark on this new journey together. Struggling but determined to make it, Congo and Honey stick side by side, loving one another past their current situation. Believing in the visions he has for them and the passion filled relationship they’ve started, Honey promises to stay down until he makes it. Congo’s life was going nowhere fast until his heart took to Honey, so now that he has her he’s going above and beyond to show her that as much as she believes that it isn’t, her love is indeed meant for a thug.
Bad Boys Love Good Girls: The Return of the Outlaw
Porscha Sterling - 2019
Janelle's dreams are all set to come true when she gets the chance to become the District Attorney of New York City. The only thing making her have second thoughts is the fact that she’s married to the city’s ultimate bad boy, Luke ‘Outlaw’ Murray. With no one around who understands her ambitious goals, she finds a friend in a woman who truly only wants to bring her down. The saying ‘keep your friends close and your enemies closer’ always rings true but once Janelle finally realizes that her enemy is right in front of her, will it be too late? Luke ‘Outlaw’ Murray is the bad boy who no one ever imagined could be tamed. Now that he’s a family man, his reckless lifestyle has changed, but the savage in him is very much alive. With Janelle focused on her own dreams, he turns his attention back to running the streets... only to meet someone he would have never expected: Chloe Harvarty, the sister of Chris Harvarty, a man whose life he ended in order to protect the woman he loved. His guilt plagues him when he sees the way that his actions have utterly devastated her life and, against his better nature, he’s caught up—feeling obligated to help a woman he begins to feel responsible for. When a simple friendship begins to cross the line over into a lane that he knows he shouldn’t explore, will Outlaw stand strong or will he turn back into his old self and fall back into his womanizing ways?
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...
Not Another Thug Story
Desiree M. Granger - 2016
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