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Melani 2: A BBW Love on the Rise
Tyanna - 2020
But the past comes racing back when she discovers the man that ruined her life is extremely close to the love of her life. In just a moment, everything Melani knows changes, and her heart is ripped out of her chest and stomped on. Will she press forward with Javion or will Melani continue to let her past dictate her future?Between going back and forth with Liv and trying to convince Melani that he’s serious about her, Javion feels like he’s going crazy. But going crazy for Melani is different and he likes it. Despite knowing the kind of baggage Melani comes with, Javion wants her and will stop at nothing to get her. But soon, a bomb is dropped that causes his whole world to shatter into thousands of pieces. Will he be able to handle the new information, or will he cut off the people he loves the most?On top of trying to figure out if they’re really up for the relationship thing, Erin and Marshon have been swamped with baby mama drama, which only causes Erin to be more cautious, especially with how her other relationships ended. But this time, it’s different, and now having a baby on the way, Erin is more determined than ever to give her baby a two-parent home. Will Marshon and Erin survive this storm? Or is their relationship not strong enough to withstand Hurricane Koree?
Mama, I'm In Love With A Thug
Mercy B. - 2015
However, nothing ever came of the sparks that had been ignited. Four years and a college degree later, Sanchez is finally ready to stake his claim. Against her mother's wishes, Kamey takes a daring chance on falling in love with a Thug. Drugs, jail, and a slew of deranged side chicks quickly become Kamey's reality. With the odds stacked against her, will her love for a Thug prevail?
Fallin For A Dallas Boss: A Novella
Anna Black - 2018
Fiberglass. Not very excited to join corporate America, Nicole reluctantly takes her mother seat with reservations, until she lays eyes on her new boss, Gavin Washington. Gavin, young, handsome and brilliant, sparked Nicole’s interest from the very moment they met; problem is Gavin’s engaged to be married to Alexis Harrington. Alexis is the ideal woman for Gavin; beautiful, smart and Gavin’s mothers first choice for a daughter-in-law, is the perfect match and both of their parents are anxious for the two to tie the knot. But will he and Alexis make it down the aisles or will secrets, lies and betrayal open up an opportunity for Nicole to move in and have Gavin Washington all to herself?
Fallin For A Jacktown Boss: A Novella
Twyla T. - 2018
Got her own whip? Check. Got a few good friends? Check. Got her own money? Check. Undeniable boss status? Double check. Love? Che….scratch that. Not yet. With the way her life is set up, A’Nari Carter doesn’t have time for men or for love. She only has time to get her itch scratched every once in a while. However, she’s getting tired and weary of the way her life has become so mundane. She’s living life vicariously through her friends instead of living life fully herself. Being the most feared, revered, and straight shooter boss lady that she is was never a part of Nari’s life-long dream. She has other inspirations and is making the moves to see those dreams come to fruition. However, a blast from the past, along with a much needed Vegas vacation slash birthday getaway, fully awakens things in A’Nari that has been lying dormant for so long. Adonis Mitchell conjures up every dream and fantasy that Nari has about love, relationships, and sex. He is the one man that strikes a fire to her unused match. The attraction is there, the chemistry is boundless, and the tension is high. Will Nari let her guards down enough to let love in? Will she start living life fully for herself? Or, will her current career status prevent her from finding the love that she low-key wants? Follow A’Nari’s journey in this fiery new novella by award- winning and Amazon best-selling author Twyla T.
Love Me Until I Love Myself: Sage and Delilah's Love Story
B. Love - 2016
Her dreams seemed to be completely out of her reach until she met Tory. Tory needed a beautiful woman to seduce his brother and take part in a scandal big enough to strip his brother, Sage, of his good reputation and position as President of their family company.When Tory saw Delilah he knew she was the one, and for fifty thousand dollars Delilah willingly agreed.When Sage saw Delilah he knew she was the one, but she wasn’t saved. She didn’t have a relationship with Christ. Ignoring the little tug at his heart that told him to stay away from her, Sage gave Delilah his heart recklessly and was forced to pick up the pieces when her betrayal shattered it.After Sage finds out who Delilah really is and what her true intentions were, he’s faced with the most difficult decision of his life – loving and being merciful like the God he claims to serve, or seeking revenge on her and his brother for all of the damage they’ve caused in his life and reputation.Which one will he choose? Read this standalone modern day Samson and Delilah story to find out!
Shattered 2
Lakisha Johnson - 2019
The shattered remnants of Camille’s life are so entangled in her soul, that no matter how much she tries to release them, they are hard to let go. After experiencing tragedy, pain and loss; she decided it was time to get the help she desperately needs. She began to take prayer and therapy seriously and fight for her marriage, all to help her succeed. And things started to get better. She received the nomination for judge, her family and friends are good, she’s smiling ... Until she comes face to face with the one who’s trying to sabotage her career and it’s the last person she expected. Devastated and hurt, she does what has always worked for her, to hide her pain and run. In the finale of this Shattered series, Camille has to pick up the pieces of her life, again. This time it’s proving to be harder because she’ll have to give up things, fight against what hurts, admit she hard truths and say goodbye; all while realizing, she has more tears to cry.
He Earned the Key To My Soul
Kendra Sumter - 2018
She found her voice with her lyrics and a melodic beat. Her soulful voice reaches millions but, she only needs one to hear her. She’s heard by the one she least expected. Can she handle the truths she’s been longing to hear? Dallevante Staples writes platinum hits for some of the biggest artists in the industry. There’s only one voice that touches his soul. He hears her plea. He answers her in the only way she understands. He knows what she needs but, in order to give it to her he must earn the key to her soul. In this soul gripping emotional ride there’s loss, gain, pain, with the ultimate goal being love.
The Birthday Bid
Suzette D. Harrison - 2019
How else would beauty influencer, Senaé Dawson, wind up at a bachelor auction? Whisked away without a say, her besties treat her to a birthday bid at an auction featuring decadent Black men. Inevitably infected by the hype, Senaé’s excitement hits hyper drive until the blindfold’s removed from her eyes. She’s dumbstruck to discover she’s just “bought” her ex-husband. Lexington “Lex” Ryde turned his love for cars into a multi-million dollar private transportation business serving Black Hollywood’s A-list. His line of work taught Lex to be prepared at a moment’s notice. But seeing his ex-wife face-to-face for the first time in twenty years leaves him feeling as if “sucker-punched by Tyson and Holyfield.” Thanks to their problematic past, neither is pleased with this bachelor auction “ridiculousness”, or the instant flare of hot, sexual attraction erupting between them. But being Mama Peaches’ first foster child, Lex can’t renege. He's stuck with the auction results...and the unpleasant truth that he's still in love with his ex. Take the ride with Senaé and Lex! They’ll confront a painful past, consider their present, and encounter an unwanted admirer who must be dealt with.
Evenings With Bryson
Tina Martin - 2015
She doesn’t believe in love since watching her father walk out on her mother years ago. After divorcing his cheating wife, Bryson Blackstone is content with living his life as a single man, running his business and staying busy. But his focus is soon diverted to Kalina Cooper – a beautiful woman he sees every evening in a café. * * * The Blackstone Family novels are all standalone books. Any follow-up short stories correspond to the full-length novel. Book 1 - Evenings With Bryson (Bryson and Kalina) Book 2 - Leaving Barringer (Barringer and Calista) Book 2.5 - Forever Us: Barringer and Calista Blackstone - A Short Story Book 3 - The Things Everson Lost (Everson and June)
Soul and Diana
Jade Jones - 2017
Putting his dark past behind him, he decides to get a normal 9 to 5 working as a corrections officer at a minimum security prison in Gainesville, Georgia. Things are going swimmingly until the troublesome and mysterious Diana Prince crosses his path. She's annoying, obnoxious, and a pain in his ass. But on the upside, she's also beautiful, kind-hearted, and compassionate. When she's finally released due to lack of evidence, their relationship takes off in a whirlwind of lust. She's a rider and she's down to do whatever it takes to prove her loyalty--be it catching a body or a case. And the fact that she lovingly accepts his daughter is just the icing on the cake. All seems well until their perfect world is shattered by a sudden, tragic death, leaving Soul to take over a multi-billion dollar drug business. Not only does he inherit the company, he also inherits the enemies and debt that come along with it. Will Soul be able to juggle his duties as a father, husband, and businessman? Or will he fall prey to the rivals that are waiting to see him crash and fail? "Soul and Diana" is the highly-anticipated and riveting spin-off of the "Wife of a Misfit" series. If you loved "Cameron" and all of her juicy drama, you'll love this fast-paced, heart-gripping love story from national bestselling author Jade Jones.
Lady of the Church
Khara Campbell - 2020
The role requires far more than she bargained for. There is the pressure of perfection. Isolation from not being treated like a “regular” sister in Christ and the judgment. Oh, the judgmental remarks she endures. It also doesn’t help that things at home aren’t as perfect as people think. Sabrina puts on a brave face, one of many, but how much more pressure can she take?
Fallin For A New York Boss
Princess Diamond - 2018
She dreams of moving away from Castle Hill Projects and her drug addict mother. Growing up in the Bronx has its challenges with high crime rates and hood dreams. For this reason, Korrae works at a bodega after school and then goes straight home to study. She doesn’t socialize much nor does she hang out around the way, refusing to become a product of her environment. Each time she takes one step forward, something knocks her ten feet back. Instead of being defeated, she continues to strive for greatness. While her father Raemond is in jail, Korrae’s mother Kora makes a living being a coke head stripper, valuing her relationships with random men over her children’s well-being. She prefers spending all of her money on drugs instead of paying bills or buying groceries. Kora’s latest boyfriend Scrub is as shady as they come. He only cares about himself and has his eyes on Korrae. Scrub wants to take over the streets, in addition to making Korrae his future wifey instead of her mother. After continuously bumping heads with her mother, Korrae finds herself kicked out and aimlessly wandering the streets of New York with nowhere to go. Surviving is made a little bit easier after meeting her savior Cadillac. A bonifide boss with swag, street cred, and long money. He can be ruthless, but he can be gentle as well. He’s open to falling in love, especially with someone as beautiful as Korrae. Instantly, they hit it off, quickly becoming an item. However, their happiness is short lived because of the haters who are jealous of them. Will they survive the manipulation? Or will their love crumble under pressure? Will Korrae be able to escape from generational poverty? Or will the streets hold her back just like her mother? Will Cadillac overcome the takeover plan? Or will he step up and prove why he’s a New York Boss? Find out all of these answers in this new enthralling novella by Princess Diamond.
Playing For Your Heart(For Your Heart Series Book 2)
Asia Monique - 2020
While he’s focused on coming back at his absolute best after suffering from a season-ending injury, there’s one other thing on his agenda that has his undivided attention. And she goes by the name of Dr. Zena Foster.*Please note, though this story has a beginning, middle, and end that it is short in form. If you prefer longer novels, there are other Asia Monique titles for you to choose from.
Treason
T. Styles - 2021
Styles’ fans won’t be mentally prepared for this tale! Cage Stryker was born to idyllic parents, Magnus, and Lala Stryker. Owners of a million-dollar estate, the couple makes sure that Cage and his four siblings want for nothing. For the most part Cage’s life is uneventful until he meets Darren “Onion” Walker and Nikki James. From day one the three are inseparable, down to hating and liking the same things. Their bond is made difficult when Nikki makes it known that she’s in love with Cage, while Onion wants her. When Tino and JoJo Ledger move into the prominent neighborhood, Cage is immediately drawn to their perverse nature, dismantling the trio altogether. One visit…two visits later, he stalks the Ledgers from afar and suddenly craves their way of life. Being the eldest, he doesn’t stop to think that his siblings are watching and mirroring his every move. After a while those who remember the good times often whisper, “It’s real sad what happened to ‘dem Stryker kids.” Suddenly one action snatches Cage and his family away from the storybook lifestyle they were accustomed, to what can only be described as hell on earth. Treason hits hard while taking all prisoners! A new era of storytelling begins.