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Love On 5th Avenue (Shorties Book 1)


Asia Monique - 2020
    

Baby, It's Cold Outside


Skye Moon - 2020
    Tierney was just trying to make it through the holiday. Neither of them knew that they were just what Santa ordered for the season.

A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers


K. Renee - 2020
    After the death of their mother, brothers Priest and Nas step up to run their father’s drug empire.A true test of loyalty helps Priest Chamber find out his marriage isn’t really built on unconditional love. At the end of the day only those with Chamber blood running through their veins can be trusted.Nasir Chamber only focus is getting money, being tied down to one woman has never been for him despite being raised in a two-parent household. He rules the streets with a iron fist and refuses to take disrespect from anyone.When Nas’ is introduced to his brother’s new assistant Cassie, he is finally given a run for his money. Never the one to back down from a challenge, Nas finds himself doing things he’s never done before. Afraid of past secrets catching up to her, Cassie attempts to maintain her distance. Will she be able to keep her past in the past or will it come back to haunt her?Cassie’s cousin Zoey needs a fresh start and Philadelphia is where she plans to find it. After a traumatic relationship with her ex, Zoey just wants to be happy. When her cousin gets her a job working as a nanny for Priest Chamber, an instant attraction is formed. When tragedy hits Priest’s home, his feelings for Zoey is instantly forgotten. Will Zoey and Priest be able to find their way back to happiness or will everything be erased in an instant? Someone close is out to ruin the Chamber Brothers at all cost will they be able to figure it out before it is too late?

My Love Is Still On Lock


Tay Mo'Nae - 2017
    The love they share isn't enough to make Ryan stay with Miracle after he finds out her ex is the father of her newborn. Ryan is forced to move on with his life and decides to build a relationship with Ava. They both seem happy but when Ava's past shows up it has her questioning decisions she's made. Is she really happy with Ryan? Is he the right choice for not only her but also her daughter? While working on getting his personal life together, Ryan wants to leave the street life alone and go legit but something or someone is preventing that from happening. The situations seem uncontrollable and Ryan struggles to deal with it all. Once Kyle finds out he is the father of Miracle's child he wants to work on being a family, but Miracle is not feeling that idea. Their past is something she has not forgotten and her heart still yearns for Ryan. When a new man enters the picture will he be able to mend her broken heart or will the love she has for Ryan still linger? This final ride with Miracle and Ryan is full of twists, turns and bumps in the road. Love is a powerful thing but is it powerful enough to reunite them or will they go their separate ways for good? In the end someone will find out that their Love Is Still On Lock but who holds the key?

Khiaere and Phy: A Charleston Love Story


Mel Dau - 2020
    

A Season of Love: A Valentine's Romance Novella


Annitia L. Jackson - 2021
    

Crushin On a Billionaire This Christmas


Melissa Monae - 2020
    

Luvin’ An Atlanta Boss (The Stockley Family Book 8)


Unique . - 2021
    

Loving Noble Shaw: A Valentine's Day Novelette


Johnni Sherri - 2021
    

To All The Thugs I Loved That Didn't Love Me Back


Jahquel J. - 2019
    Bless continued to put his feet to the ground and build their empire in his brother’s absence. Bless had love once upon a time ago, and it was snatched away from him. He didn’t think he would find another like Shai... that is until Ace Saffrino comes waltzing into his life. When a video goes viral of Polite rapping in prison, every record label and manager in New York is beating down his door to sign him. At the visiting table with Bless, he makes his older brother promise to get out the game and use their money for good. Five years later, Polite is out of prison and ready for change. The same streets he used to run; he doesn’t feel the same excitement for. He’s also the co-owner of Raw Records, one of the hottest record labels in New York. Ace Saffrino is a blogger from Brooklyn. She started her celebrity blog, Aced, while pregnant with her daughter. With her daughter and a celebrity tattoo baby father that she’s madly in love with, she has her hands full. Now a few years later, she has millions of followers and is making strides in the blogging community. When Ace gets an invite to attend a listening party for one of Raw Record’s artist, she never expects to run into slick-mouthed Bless Callaghan. Sinclair is a wedding planner, who had plans on becoming a singer. When singing didn’t pay the bills, she followed her parents advice, went to college and fell into her career - literally. When she goes with her best friend, Ace to a listening party, she runs into no other than Polite. When their worlds collide, nothing will ever be the same for Sin. Will Polite help her rediscover that love for music? Or will Sinclair continue to play it safe, like she has all her life?

Here Comes The Sun


Bella Jay - 2021
    

N.O.L.A: Noel & Tamia 2


Cion Lee - 2019
    Noel wants nothing to do with Tamia, and she wants nothing to do with him. Only this time, there's other things to consider. Them staying apart shouldn't be an option, but anything is possible with these two. Join Noel & Tamia for this ride, as this roller coaster finally comes to an end.

The Wright Kind of Love: Toby & Niecey


Genesis Woods - 2017
    A chance meeting at one of the lounge bars that he owns, was all it took for him to fall head over heels in love with her. Fast forward two years later, Toby and Niecey are happily engaged and ready to become man and wife. That is, until her ex boyfriend Will pops back up into the picture causing some trust issues between the two. The only man that could possibly cause ShaNiece Taylor to ever doubt her love for Toby is the man who she will always know as her first love; William “Big Will” Davis. Their childhood romance wasn’t an ordinary fairy tale love, but it did come close. The on again, off again relationship was a normal routine for them until Will fathered a child with her twin sister LaNiece. Even with all of the drama centered around that situation, can you fully take your love away from someone, after years of giving it away so freely? When you stop listening to your heart and start to entertain the thoughts in your mind, don’t be surprised if you end up loosing the best thing that has ever happened to you. One night of pleasure can lead to a lifetime of regret, especially if it isn’t the right kind of love.

Conflict Of Interest 2


Chenell Parker - 2022
    

Kori and Darian: Love Out Of My League


Kaylyn Kiara - 2020
    Defying the odds against him, he’s pulled himself up by his own boot straps bringing his older sister, Ryland, along for the ride. The definition of started from the bottom Darian was determined to change the status quo within his family dynamic but he was quickly learning that his dream made it hard to connect with genuine people. Kori Childs is a surgical nurse and despite giving so much to others it’s a feeling that hasn’t been reciprocated much in her life. Suffering a bad break up has Kori skeptical of dating and focusing solely on smashing her goals one by one. After an untimely encounter with Darian Thomas he’s everything she vowed to stay away from but finds herself still intrigued by the essence of him. She tries her best to ignore him but when Darian wants something he’ll stop at nothing to get it - including Kori. With mo’ money comes mo’ problems and finding a solid woman to stand by Darian’s side is one of them. From the beginning he saw something special in Kori but she’s not interested in anything his lifestyle has to offer. Even still she cant deny his charm and finds herself questioning if Darian is different or is his love out my league?