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Married to the Connect 2


Miss Candice - 2018
    Just when Simone thought she had found the one, Q cheated on her, making her regret ever givijg him the time of day. But fate intervenes, and Quentin forces his way back into Simone's life, refusing to let go of the only girl he's ever loved. Luckily for Quentin, Simone's love is unwavering and she decides to give them another try. Unfortunately, tragedy rears its ugly head and Simone is caught in the crossfire of a feud that has absolutely nothing to do with her. While away on business, Q gets called home because of an emergency. Unbeknownst to Quentin, that emergency ends up being the raping of Simone. Seeing red and full of rage, Q is out to wreak havoc on the man responsible, and with his queen by his side of course. Not only does Q have problems back home, but there is a war brewing out of state as well. When word gets out that Quentin is the one stealing the clientele of various connects throughout the country, a war is initiated and Q is determined to come out on top. War is brewing and the FEDS are lurking too, making Quentin's rise to the top harder than ever. Question is, how far is Q willing to go in order to solidify his spot on top?

Are We In This Together 2


Tina J. - 2019
    Max and Ana just couldn't get it together and both of them went their separate ways. Max's new girlfriend proposed to him but what were her intentions behind it? Ana still has yet to disclose some important information to Max because of what Elle told her. Mason and Zoe had gone through so much trying to be together that they believed they could survive anything. That is until Zoe goes into labor and the worse thing that can happen to a parent comes into play. In the midst of it all Zoe lays dying after she's given birth. Will Zoe's fate be the same as her mothers? Take this roller coaster ride with them and see who will end up on top.

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.

The Streets Raised Me


Deyona "Yona" Pearson - 2015
    Money and her daughter was all that mattered to her. She was tossed to the wolves in the mean streets of West Philadelphia by her own father, but she played the game and came back the leader of the pack. Once she realized the power of the gold between her legs, she used it to her advantage to survive. When the infamous Tre waltzes right into her life, he has her questioning everything. Her heart is screaming for her to let love fill it, but the life she lives keep calling her. Just when she decides to give in to happiness, the drama begins. Her dad is out to destroy her every hope and dream, while Tre may not be the man that she thought he was. Will Cherish be able to survive the drama, or will the streets eat her alive?

Capone and Capri 2: A Bad Boy Romance


Jessica N. Watkins - 2017
     Once the crew finds out who the victim is, complete mayhem begins to unfold and the tangled web of messy drama starts to weave. Trust is damaged, bonds are broken, and love disintegrates into hate. Now that Capone knows who Capri's past consists of, he feels as if he has been sleeping with the other side and walks away from her for good with spews of hateful words and threats that Capri perceives as unforgivable. He tries to ignore the aching in his heart by turning it into the rage that he needs to find Shug and complete his vengeance once and for all. Capone's pain triggers the savage that Capri had managed to put to sleep with her unconditional love. He returns to the beast that he used to be, and wreaks havoc on everything and everyone in his path. Capri can't believe that she fell so hard and so fast that before she knew it, she wound up disrespected, hurt and alone. All she wants to do is focus on her children and put her life back together again. However, both Capone and Capri can not deny that despite the efforts that they put into moving on, the heart wants what the heart wants. But sometimes what the heart wants can get you hurt, killed, or both. With new bae's coming into the picture, more drama, and more mayhem, will Capone and Capri's love concur all?

Still Anonymous


Shataya Simms - 2017
     Betrayed by one of her most trusted friend’s, pop-star Aneesah “Anì” Bradshaw is left fighting for her freedom in the court of law. Catching a break, she is released from prison but pays the ultimate price of losing the love of her life. Now shunned by the media and critics alike, Aneesah is left to pick up the pieces of her fallen career. Going out on a whim and doing things her way, she regains her popularity in the music industry but struggles with the loneliness that seems to be embedded in her heart. Rekindling an old flame, life seems to finally fall back into place for the pop-princess; however, a dark secret looms over her head, jeopardizing her relationship. Hit with a life-altering tragedy that shatters her world, Aneesah gives up her career, isolates herself from loved ones, and ultimately spirals out of control, leading her down a dark, twisted path of self-destruction.

The Coldest Love of All


Sha Jones - 2019
     Imagine being closely connected to eight people that you don’t know. Different occupations and backgrounds that all fatally intertwine. Being dangerously in love with with one person that is full of lies and secrets. Every corner you turn, phone call you make, and fear you have is all connected to one individual through eight lovers. They say keep your friends close but your enemies closer, but sometimes, you have to keep the strangers the closest. In the first chapter of Sha Jones’ new intricate love story, loyalty will be tested, lives will be ruined and put on the line creating THE COLDEST LOVE OF ALL!

He Beats Me


Rod Cornelius - 2017
    It wasn’t long after she cut herself off from all of her family and friends that Keon revealed his true abusive nature. Ashley quickly went from being the target of his affection to the target of his strikes and stomps. It’s not until Keon’s big move into the drug game goes tragically awry that he realizes the usefulness for Ashley again. The problem is, if he can’t get his plan to work, they all could end up dead.

The Mercedes Story: A Troubled Soul


Angel Williams - 2017
    So there was this chick name Mercedes. Her life was mad shady…15 and pregnant with a baby. She wanted to be grown. but didn’t know sh*t about being a lady.The streets claimed her, couldn’t tame her, blame her mother though... She didn’t come from a stable home, she was in this all alone. Shorty just wanted to be grown. Looking for love and affection, she started flexing…and messing around, all around town…These streets and these freaks were her medication shorty was in a bad situation.Trading one needle from another to another...She prayed and prayed that she would never be like her mother! No self respect or no class...Life gone, what a straight waste. In revenge she started to give the world a taste... Bitter sweet, never did she once look like she weak! Not to mention..that butt was a walking death sentence! Sexually transmitted, if you know her you better run straight to the clinic. Let me tell you how all this started… Before we go do you know it's Aids awareness month? Do right and know your status. Because YOUR life matters!

Angel And Heaven 2: A True Love Story


Heiress - 2018
    Hearts gets broken. Lies are told. Trust is lost. Heaven made a decision led by hurt and pain. That decision just may be the end of her heart and sanity. She allows her emotions toward Angel to cloud her judgement on how she truly feels about him. She thought she was done deciding on how her life would go but she had no idea of the decisions she will be forced to make. One major one being the choice between Angel and Brandon. Angel is not letting go of Heaven easy. The fight has just begun and he's willing to die for love. With having a baby and a crazy ex, problems will occur. His loyalty will be yet again tested. He has his son to think about now so he can no longer be selfish. He will soon have a decision to make as well. The decision to stick by his father's side who is his blood or choose a lover who wants nothing to do with him. The fight is on. These two individuals are about to get tested in the worst way. Blood versus Love. Who will win? Can two lovers be together despite their family's feud or will their bloodline only lead them to death? Sit back and put your seatbelts on because this will be a very emotional rollercoaster in the finale of Angel and Heaven's love story.

Adored By A New York Drug Lord


Tya Marie - 2018
    An endless bankroll, access to the latest designer clothes, and the envy of every chick on the block are all part of her fantasies when she meets Ward, an up and coming dope boy. When Ward stakes a claim to the beautiful Normani, she accepts without hesitation, a decision she makes without considering the consequences that comes with dating a dope boy. The lifestyle Ward provides is as lavish as Normani expects, but she soon pays the price for being a thug’s solace when she’s the victim of a botched murder-suicide. Unable to return home, Normani is sent to live with her estranged aunt in Brooklyn. It is there that Normani lays eyes on a shiny red Lamborghini with no idea that its owner was going to change her life for better and worse. Uriah “Urban” Mackenzie has always been held in a high esteem throughout the streets, and not because of his charismatic charm, deep chocolate eyes, and politician’s smile. Urban is the head of “The Trust,” a prestigious crime organization known for running guns, human trafficking, and funneling millions of dollars in cocaine throughout the East Coast. Urban leads The Trust with an iron fist, refusing to allow anyone to one up him lest they deal with his wrath. He has New York City in the palm of his hand, with everyone bending to his will, except a bold and brazen Normani. Love has never been on Urban’s radar—even with a longtime girlfriend on his arm—but Normani’s beautiful eyes and damaged smile pulls him in. Soon Urban finds that he's willing to risk the life and legacy he’s built to see if the grass is truly greener on the other side.

Mesmerized By A Street King


Belleza - 2018
    After their mother’s death they are taken in by a hustler named Ernest, who they refer to as, Unc. He teaches them everything they need to know about the street life and getting rich. Twenty years after the death of their mother the Moseley brothers are all grown up and living their lives but their family values remain intact. What do you do when the one you vowed to spend the rest of your life with, doesn’t support the life you live? The oldest of the brothers, Johan, is happily married with three sons. Just about done with drug game he now makes his money legally and plan on expanding but his wife, Tabitha, does not support his career change and has no issues letting him know how she feels. Tabitha has a deep, dark secret that would ruin the perfect life she has with Johan and her sons. Will Tabitha risk it all to keep her secret safe or is it time that the truth finally comes out? Will love be enough to keep Johan and Tabitha together if her secret is finally exposed? Younger brothers Zayne and Asahd are still running the family empire. Unlike Asahd who has no plans of slowing down and lives unapologetically jumping from women to women, Zayne’s main focus is raising his six year old daughter, Za’naa. With the absence of a father figure in his life and the disappearance of his daughters mother he’s trying to be everything she need, even if that mean putting his desires last. Best friends, Camilla and Keira just might be what the two younger Moseley brothers need in life, even if they don’t know it. The drama that these two couples will face might be enough to break them up before they even get started. Will they be able to beat the odds and stay together or is love just not meant to be? Join this wild ride with the Moseley brother’s and the ones closest to them and find out how these women find themselves Mesmerized By A Street King.

A Real One Turned Me Out 2


Shameeka Jones - 2019
    Feeling like what they have is real, Canary’s more than willing to go however many rounds necessary with Kalena to get her point across. Just when Canary thinks things have settled down, Laxton hits her with another curveball: baby talk. Still scarred from her prior miscarriage, the thought of parenthood scares Canary, but Laxton just might be the one to help her overcome her fear. Canary is like a breath of fresh air to Laxton and his family, and the only thing that could make life better is Canary saying she’s ready to call Houston home. With his eye on the prize, Laxton is focused on the future and putting a few babies up in Canary, but his past won’t let him be great. No matter how much he pushes her away, Kalena is the ultimate headache for Laxton and refuses to let the next chick replace her. Kalena says nothing but death can keep her from Laxton, but the question is, whose life will be lost when it’s all said and done? Kenji and Silk may seem like the most unlikely couple, but when she agrees to stick by his side after finding out just how he makes his money, he knows he’s got a real one for sure. Kenji’s heart tells her that Silk is the one, and when he introduces her to his family, he knows Kenji is all he’ll ever need. When they least expect it, a bomb that Makiyah drops threatens to shatter the love Kenji and Silk think they’re building together. Will he be able to love Kenji past her flaws, or will their perfect love story end before they can make it to the altar? On top of that, Silk learns some shocking news that has him out for blood. Determined to destroy all that threatens his mission to uncover the truth, Silk just might sacrifice someone in his inner circle. Makiyah is hit with the ultimate betrayal when she learns the truth about her sister, Maleeah, and Ali. Through it all, the one thing that’s kept her smiling is knowing her mother will be released from prison soon. Maleeah has other plans, though, and when she shows up to steal her sister’s thunder yet again, Makiyah is faced with a hard decision: stay true to her love for Ali, or make him and Maleeah pay for their betrayal. Which path will she choose? Get ready to jump right back to the thick of things with Canary, Laxton, Kenji, Silk, Makiyah, and Keylon as they all fight to win the same thing: the heart of a real one.

Raised as a Goon: Money Over Everything


ghost - 2017
    Often they were pitted against one another in an effort to determine which brother was strongest and more fit to take over the family's Underworld business when their pops stepped down. TAURUS, like his brother, JUICE, was RAISED AS A GOON. When the young killa stepped off of the proverbial porch, the streets weren't ready for the beast he was bred to be. Things quickly get hectic when the many enemies their family has accrued comes for blood the minute their father is out of the picture. But Taurus refuses to fold. With his entire family’s life on the line, and the clock running out, the young goon must win the ultimate game of survival or lose his life by the hands of one from his own bloodline. In this first installment of an unforgettable street tale, MONEY OVER EVERYTHING, including loyalty, will ring hard in your ear and leave your mouth hanging wide open.

Say He's The One


Monica Walters - 2018
    Her mother was sure to let her know the importance of self-love and respect. Those lessons brought her a long way. Recently graduating from college with an education degree and certificate to teach, she realizes just how lonely her life has been. While honoring the things her mom taught her, she finds herself wanting to be loved by someone other than herself. In walks Remo, the man whose present situation looks complicated, but whose presence stirs her to the core. She does her best to resist him, but can she? Remo Pierre's upbringing was one of simplicity. He grew up in a loving two-parent family where his father taught him to always treat his mother and sister with respect and that his mother is a Queen. So, being charming and respectful to women came easily to Remo. Never being a party animal or player, he always yearned for what his parents had, but hadn't found his perfect complement. A chance encounter with Caricia changes all that. While he has difficult circumstances, it doesn't hinder his desire to make her his. Love is something magical, especially at Christmas time. Remo and Caricia both realize that there is something special between them, even without knowing one another, however, their perfect attraction to one another doesn't come without obstacles. Will they decide to let love win or allow those obstacles to defeat their possibilities? *This is a standalone novel in the B. Love Publications "Say He" series. The books can be read in any order, and the characters/stories do not intertwine.*