And is also one of the best African American Urban Fiction books available. And now it’s here for your reading satisfaction. In this standalone novella you’ll take an unforgettable ride with the national bestselling author Yona Pearson, another great storyteller under Cole Hart Signature. Her writing is smooth and she know's how to make her characters come to life. **Warning** This is not your typical Urban romance, dope boy, thug love, or kingpin savage book. Heart pounding. Edge of your seat. Women's Fiction. Street literature. Growing up without a parent’s love made me who I am today. I crave love, yet at one point, I didn’t know how to give it. All I ever wanted from Knight is to give me the love I had shown him. From raising his kids to catering to his every need. You would think that he would do right by me and be the man that I needed him to be. Well, if you thought that, you are just as wrong as me. While I take care of home, he roams the dirty streets of Philly, doing whatever with whomever. When he did the unthinkable, I didn’t know if I could forgive him and if being with him is really the choice I needed to make. It’s like that one mistake makes every situation we face worse. Forgiving him is quickly becoming an option that I’m not leaning towards. However, the moment our love is really tested, we both stand tall on our own. What we don’t know is if our love is strong enough to keep us together. Hi, my name is Joyce, and this is mine and Knight’s love story. Author’s note: Joyce and Knight first appear in the story “A Little Philly Project Chick.” This is a standalone novella. You do not have to read the first book before reading this one. They can be read separately. However, if you want to get more familiar with the characters and their backgrounds, feel free to read the books in order.

    His sexy looks turned her on, but his attitude quickly overshadowed his looks. Trying her best to avoid him, he just wouldn’t give up on making her his girl. Just when it seemed like Javin was doing everything right, Jenesai would get the Valentine’s Day surprise of a lifetime. Just when he found out how evil a women really could be, Jenesai entered his life and stole his heart. He tried to give Jenesai everything she could want, but money couldn’t buy the things she desired. When his past catches up to his future, will he and Jenesai’s love stand a chance? Will innocent by standers get hurt? Find out in this Valentine’s Novella!

    It’s available right here for your reading pleasure. In this standalone novella, you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Author Zarkia. She is signed to Twyla T. Presents and her writing is very clever, and this story is unputdownable. ***WARNING*** This is not your typical, Urban Romance, Dope Boy, Thug Love, or Kingpin Savage book. Heart pounding. Nail biting. Gritty. Unique. All women love Valentine’s Day right? Wrong. It used to be one of Jayda Dunbar’s favorite holidays until her trifling ex best friend and scandalous ex-boyfriend ruined it for her. Ever since that heartbreaking betrayal, Valentine’s Day had been blacklisted by Jayda. The ultimate betrayal forced Jayda Dunbar to believe that true love was something that was never meant for her. She shut herself out from the world, with no plans on opening up to any other man. Ms. Dunbar’s highlight of her life was always going to school every day to teach her high school students. Unbeknownst to her, love was staring her right in the eyes every single day. Coach Nate Thompson, the high school basketball coach and handsome business man, had always had his eyes on Jayda. Even though she refused to give him the time of day, it never stopped his persistence. All Nate needed was an opportunity outside of school to show Jayda what he was all about. With the help of a coworker who also happened to be Jayda’s best friend, the opportunity presented itself and the ball was in Nate’s court. In this breathtakingly sensual and suspenseful ride, Jayda decides to let her guards down, but she ends up questioning what real love is and wonders if the people around her are who they say they are.

    Beautiful. Privileged. Sheltered. These are perfect adjectives to describe the Woods sisters, Aubrey and Melody. On the flip side… Handsome. Street Smart. Rich. Thuggish. That’s what you get when you see best friends, Trent and Eugene. Known to the streets as Trigga and Gino. When good girls get a taste for Savage, Rich Thugs… all of the rules are broken and nothing will ever be the same because drama, secrets, and lies will be at an all-time high. Award-winning and best-selling authors Twyla T and Patrice Balark teamed up again to bring you this unforgettable new series about what happens when opposites not only attract, but when they explode as well throughout the streets of Atlanta.

    No matter how good their relationship seems to be going, something or someone always brings them down. In this case, Lexi becomes enraged by something her mom says and does something drastic, without realizing the consequences of her actions. SJ got rid of the Whitney, who caused more problems than one. However, with one bad apple, more tend to surface. The people in SJ’s life seem as if they can’t let go. It doesn’t cause any turmoil because Dree is more than comfortable in her spot. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the word no and will learn the hard way. Raya goes on a dummy mission alone and finds herself in a position that she has to get out of. Sadly, no one knows her whereabouts right away, and once they found them, did they make it in time? Was anyone there with her? Take this ride with the crew and see if Raya made it home safe or did she put herself in more danger. Find out if what Lexi did can be forgiven or will the other person say oh well.

    The only issue was, somewhere along the line, life caused her to forget how to pray. Raised by a mother that despised her after the death of her grandmother, Mia lost all faith in the God that her grandmother taught her so much about. Kain came along at the right time and saved Mia from her mother's wrath. But when her woman's intuition starts sounding alarms she begins to see Kain for who he really is. Mia knew she could never trust her mother, but when she has to pull her trust away from Kain the heartbreak is unbearable. Secrets are revealed, the drama unfolds, and the only way Mia will get through this is to remember what her grandmother taught her.

    

    Mac Willis is twenty-five-years-old and he lived by these rules. For appearances, he worked at Chrysler Assembly Plant with his younger brother Sada and his cousin Maine. The three of them were tight and were hired hitmen. If the price was right, they would take care of any problem, rob any enemy or set up anybody. Unfortunately, living by the street code didn’t stop the reckless and unpredictable lifestyle they chose to live to catch up to them. Hazel Monroe is a twenty-year-old- girl that grew up privileged in an suburban area in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hazel had always been labeled as stuck up and bougie because of her beauty and because of the way she dressed. But those opinions were the furthest thing from the truth. Outside of her family the only person who truly knows her is her best friend Alyssa. Just dumped her cheating ex Kahlil, Hazel moves to Detroit to be closer to Alyssa and to start her new job as junior head chef in at a five-star restaurant. Things are looking good but they get even more interesting when she meets Mac. He is everything that Hazel has never had but in her perfect life she comes to find out that he was just what she needed. In this fiery, page turning novel murder, betrayal, love, lies, and secrets are at an all-time high. Question is, at the end of it all, will Alyssa and Hazel fall hard for their Detroit hitta’s? Or will the guys’ dangerous lifestyles prove to be too much for the young women?

    They had a lot of things in common and rocked with each other no matter what. One of those things they had in common was, they were both in love with their female best friend, Talia Webster. Talia Webster was a woman in love with two men; her two best friends Montel and Tone. One night she gives into her fantasies, after a game of Truth or Dare and drinks. The friends have a threesome which makes things even more complicated than before. The trio decide to engage in a polyamorous relationship that sends shockwaves throughout their families, careers, and lives. Find out what happens when their normal, clashes with the way the world views them and their unique relationship.

     At a young age Ka'Jaire "KJ" Kenneth Jr. was groomed to one day takeover his father's position as Head of the family. With Thug Inc. officially retired Legacy Inc. is now holding court in the streets. Just like their predecessors with status and money comes problems. With his brothers Kaine and Kash, Best Friend Lil Hassan, and cousins Lil Rah, Lil Markese, and Lil Sarge standing on the front lines beside him KJ is ready for whatever but what's beef to a young a Thug when you've been raised by the coldest to ever do it. In this new saga of the Best Selling Thug Passion series you will witness the birth of a new breed of young Thugs. Get ready to embark on a journey with the Kenneth children as they deal with the trials and tribulations of being the offspring of Ka'Jaire and Tahari Kenneth. The drama, secrets, and lies are far from over. As a matter of fact they're just beginning!!!

    Due to her low self esteem she believes that she will never find a man that she can call her own. It isn't until she meets the charming Aaron Givens that she sees her true beauty.Aaron is handsome, smart, and wealthy. He has all of the qualities that Antionette wants in a man. There's only two issues to that. He has all the qualities that every other female around the way wants as well and he's heavy in the streets.Antionette has to figure out if she has what it takes to be a thugs leading lady or will she throw in the towel when things become unbearable. Find out what happens when a good girl and a bad boy's world become one. Love, lies, secrets, and betrayal are straight ahead.

    Even though they knew the risk of falling in love with each other they allowed their love to grow anyway. Worst case scenario, they would move out of Crimson Trails and create their own happily ever after to avoid being promised to someone else. When Tristan suddenly broke up with Amalah a week before she graduated college, her entire world came crashing down. Even though she stayed in Crimson Trails, Amalah was sure her parents would never be able to find her husband for her. Five years later, she receives the coveted betrothal box with its customary white ribbon and cries when she looks inside. All Tristan has is ninety days to prove to Amalah that her heart is safe with him. He has ninety days to prove to Amalah that although he broke up with her years ago, there is nothing more that he wants than to be her husband. Will he be able to succeed? Or will her lack of faith and trust in him be too tall of a wall for him to climb over to get to her heart? Please note: “To Take: Crimson Trails Series” is an ongoing novella series spinoff from “To Take: A Novella.” Each story will be a completely different couple, and the couples do not connect in any way besides being in the same town. The series can be read in any order. There will be no cliffhangers.

    That’s how Jameleah feels once everything starts to go wrong. It’s close to holidays, and all she wants is to give her son the best Christmas. She’s your average single mother, striving to provide a better life for her son. With no help from his dad, she is facing some pretty tough times. Finally, at her breaking point, she’s about to give up, until she runs into Winter. Galico Winters is your everyday business man, trying to keep his nose clean. His businesses are doing great, and he has his woman, Lacey, by his side. Nothing could get any better than that, or so he thought. Then a blizzard comes in and shakes his whole world upside down. Jameleah has given him a different insight that causes him to reevaluate things. Will Lacey let her come in and spread some holiday cheer? Will Jameleah’s wish for Santa to send her a real man show up and save Christmas? Or will she accept defeat, and the let the Grinch steal Christmas?

    She plans to use that money to escape her toxic relationship, but what she doesn’t know is the money she stole wasn’t his to keep. It was a loan from the Belmonte family, one of the most dangerous families in the heart of the Big Apple. Most children are taught not to play with their food, but Nevahn “Lourde” Belmonte was taught never to play with his money. He comes from a world of trappers and killers disguised as businessmen, so there are no college savings or 401K’s, only street money. As the only son of a street god, he’s next in line to inherit the million-dollar family “business” until his father throws a wrench in his plans. He must create a legacy, and he will not hand him the keys to the kingdom until he has a wife. With the lifestyle he lives, there’s no room for monogamy, let alone marriage. When Loyalty’s actions land her in Lourde’s presence, he’s immediately drawn to her fearlessness and beauty. She just may be the girl he needs to get what he wants. When given the chance, he makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Over time, what was supposed to be just a “business” deal turns into much more than just six zeros scribbled on a check. In A Ruthle$$ Love Story, she will find out what it’s like to fall in love with a man whose reputation is almost as ruthless as his smile, and he will learn what it means to love someone unconditionally.

    She finally finds out who tried to kill her, and she really should have seen it coming. As if dealing with Luna’s situation wasn’t enough, Pluto drops a bomb on Galaxi, one she wasn’t prepared for.