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Salty 7: New Beginnings (Salty: A Ghetto Soap Opera)


Aleta L. Williams - 2014
    The crew is back along with a few more new characters and they're adding more salt to the madness that is already going on. Find out what happens when Colisa tells Jazz she is pregnant with Ken' baby. In Why Him, Yay showed a side of her that had the readers feeling sorry for her but the stunt she pulls in this installment may change their minds. Ken, he loves Jazz but right now he is lost and confused and he has no one to help him with putting the pieces back together. Will Ken and Jazz ever get their happy ending? Will Yay finally get what she deserves? Salty 7 is a must read. Its truly a New Beginning.

A Real Boss Snatched My Heart


Sephiri J. - 2018
    For years, she put her all into her man, but his disrespect and disregard for her true worth has left her hurt and emotionally scarred. Determined never to be made a fool again, she is desperate to find a job and stand on her own two feet. But her world is turned upside down when she meets Amell Moss. Amell is powerful and intimidating, feared by most people who cross his path. All his time is spent running a national chain of clubs that he uses as a front for a multi-million-dollar drug business, so love is the last thing on his mind. His focus is on his business and exposing the snakes around him who only want to see him fail. But when he meets Leah, he’s immediately drawn to her fearless demeanor and beautiful spirit. And Leah can’t deny the intense magnetism she feels for Amell. Will they find the love that they’ve both been missing in each other? Or will those around them end their chance at love before it can even begin? Find out in this hood love story bursting with lies, betrayal, secrets, and most of all, the pursuit of real love.

Side Wife


Chevone - 2014
    Tired of fighting for her marriage and dealing with a husband who wasn't ready to be committed– will Chantel leave Dedrick and his cheating ways, or will she continue to be a side wife?

Bitter Bitches


Bridgette I'esha - 2015
    However, one friend’s betrayal is likely to cause years of their friendship to go down the drain. Watch as secret’s turn worlds upside down in this page turning drama filled, hood story. Paris is a caseworker at Social Services. After coming across her boyfriend, Legend’s name on a client’s case as the father of another woman's child, will she continue to ride for her man? Or, will she leave him in the dust? Sanai and Knowledge seems like the perfect couple to those on the outside. But truth be told, they are far from perfect. Sanai has suspicions that Knowledge is cheating once again, but with who is the worst part of it all. Jade has betrayed her best friend, Sanai in the worst way by sleeping with her boyfriend Knowledge. Will Jade break up Sanai’s happy home and go from side-chick to wifey? Or, will she end up hurting her own feelings by being so envious? Bitter Bitches will take you on wild journey that can only lead to nothing but drama and mayhem.

Kailani and Bishop: A Case of the Exes


B. Love - 2016
    LOVE'S FIRST URBAN SERIES IN STANDALONE FORM. When Kailani’s first love, Courtney, was sentenced to seven to fifteen years in prison, he did the noble thing and cut all ties with her. After trying and failing to have any type of contact with him, Kailani finally gave up. He knew she didn’t deserve to do his time with him and she wasn’t built for that type of lifestyle, but that didn’t keep Kailani from resenting Courtney, holding onto him and loving him even more because of his selflessness. After ten whole years, Kailani’s broken heart still only beats for Courtney. She has never given any other man his place in her heart and life until she meets Bishop. Over the course of a few days, Bishop makes Kailani forget any loyalty she held for Courtney and she finally decides to give a new man a chance. Bishop, however, has been keeping a secret from Kailani. Not only does he know Courtney, but he also did six years in prison with him! When Courtney is free, Kailani is left with the ultimate case of the ex.

A Real One Turned Me Out 3


Shameka Jones - 2019
    As if feeling Silk’s wrath isn’t enough, he throws a gut-wrenching punch, that leaves her wondering if she has lost him forever. Though, his love for Kenji is undeniable, Silk can’t let go of the hurt that her secret inflicted on him. He dives head first into his new assignment which proves to be his toughest job yet. Especially, when the job gets too personal. Will Kenji and Silk be able to work through their problem and repair their relationship? Or will Silk’s inability to let go, end them forever? Learning the extent of Laxton’s injuries, leaves Canary heartbroken, yet stronger than ever. As Laxton’s fiancée, she vows to stick by his side no matter what. That proves to be harder than she expects when Laxton injuries leaves him with an addiction to pills. Guilt and an addiction places him in a state that causes him not to care about losing everything he worked so hard to achieve⸺not even Canary. Will Canary stay ten toes down, or will she leave Houston just as fast as she arrived? Can Laxton fight off his demons before Canary to an end to what started as a loving relationship. With all that Makiyah has done, karma comes back to pay her an extended visit. After nearly being beaten to death by Ali, sweet revenge is the only thing that would make it even. In this explosive finale: relationships will be tested, more secrets will be revealed, and the girls will reunite once more. Finding a real one is what they all wanted but keeping a real one is easier said than done.

Three Kings Cartel


A.J. Write - 2016
    These brothers are known for their looks, charm, and crazy ways. There’s Jace, Jackson, and June, and in that order. The females lose their mind when the brothers grace them with their presence, but none have yet to capture any of their hearts. Tragedy struck them when they were young, and ever since then their hearts have been closed off to any female.Jace recently broke up with his long-time girlfriend, Jalysa. He didn’t love her, but he kept her around. He knew she wasn’t the one, but he was the one for her. Jace doesn’t care about much but family and his money. He had to be a man before his time to take care of his family. Jace wasn’t looking for love until his heart stumbled into the palms of India. There’s only one problem. Jalysa isn’t ready to let Jace go.India moves to Baltimore in hopes of getting away from her ex-boyfriend Tank. She is ready to start over. It’s a good thing she had friends in Baltimore. India and Jalysa have been friends most of their lives, and Jalysa welcomed her with open arms. India has never been one to step on anybody’s toes until she meets Jace. India tries to keep her distance but can’t help how she feels. Tank is lurking in the shadows for his chance to claim what’s his again.Read this story of love, deceit, and heartache. Will Jalysa ever let Jace go? Will Tank ever get what he feels belongs to him? Will India and Jalysa’s friendship remain the same once she moves to Baltimore? Who’s love will prevail in the end?

Queen of the Trap Toledo


Hydiea - 2018
    The degree’s and lifestyle they had planned for her was decent, but it wasn’t what she wanted. GiGi wanted more. She was born in Maumee, Ohio on the outskirts of the Toledo, which was also known as the Mud. She was tired of the wealthy lifestyle that she was born into; she wanted excitement, drama, and action. Tecumseh gave GiGi exactly what she was craving, plus some. She began running the whole city at the age of 18, not because that’s what she wanted to do, but because she was on a mission to avenge the death of the love of her life. Flex was gone, and she was determined to keep his name alive through her. He wasn’t alive to check niggas, so she quickly filled those shoes for him. If they didn’t know about GiGi, if they haven’t heard about GiGi, they better ask somebody! She’s nothing to be played with!

You Ridin' or What 3: A Dade County Love Story


Diamond D. Johnson - 2019
    This is bound to get dirty. So much happens in this installment. Everyone wants to know what’s going to happen with Danaisha. Will she eventually wake up from her coma? What’s going to happen with Canard, after the truth comes out about him murdering his best friend? Everyone has wished bad karma on Canard since the first installment of this series. Will he eventually get it?

Malcolm Powers: The Beginning (Bankroll Squad Prequel)


David Weaver - 2013
    His bloodline was of power, and he felt that it was only right that he reign as the most powerful Power family member to date. With a soft spot for women and a sore spot for snitches, he set out to lay down the foundation of his character from the streets of Houston to the city of Atlanta. **13,000 word short story****Also, make sure you pre-order Bankroll Squad 4 on Kindle**

Thickums


Blake Karrington - 2015
    Money is never a problem for these sexy big beautiful women and neither is getting a man.Darleen doesn’t really like her current occupation, but she loves the money she makes from doing it. What happens when an out of work Darleen devises a plan to rob the man that she previously worked for? Can she manage to push a different kind of weight other than her body, or will she need to call in reinforcements?Nora loves her job at the hospital and takes her position very seriously. After she gets fired for not reporting an incident involving her fellow co-worker, will she dust off the wanted ads and look for a new employer or will she, along with the help of a sexy corner boy named Bugsy and her new Plus Size Modeling Agency, team up with her two best friend and flood the city with a different kind of prescription?Take a ride with these three women as they get a firsthand look at all of the craziness that comes along with building a drug empire and trying to stay on top. "Thickums" is not just another name for BBW, it's a lifestyle.

SECRETS OF A KEPT BITCH


Ambria Davis - 2014
    She had to fend for herself at a young age; life was hard from the get-go, and she must figure out a way to get herself out of the poverty stricken environment. Unlike other girls her age, young Mimi wants more out of life; she wants a way out of the ghetto. Fate intervenes on her behalf when she meets one of New Orleans’ biggest dope boys. She instantly falls in love with this mysterious stranger; everything in her life changes for the better and her future seems brighter. She will soon learn however, that being a hustler’s wife comes with serious consequences. Years later, Mimi decides to move to Atlanta, where she has it all; a beautiful family, fast cars, the finest clothes and everything that she’s ever dreamt about. How can a woman that has so much going for herself be so unhappy? With a man that’s constantly cheating and her past rapidly catching up to her, she must figure out a way to get all these secrets out in the open—without taking a loss. Take a ride on this roller coaster with Amina Washington and uncover the SECRETS OF A KEPT BITCH.

Money Is The Motive


Arabia - 2012
    Her tale isn't your average broken home, with a crack head for a mother tale either. She grew up in a two-parent household, with blue-collar working parents. However, living paycheck to paycheck wasn’t getting the job done. They were still just as poor as everyone else in the hood. Once, Gionnie meets a chick named Mecca, that’s tired of living under similar circumstances; they devise a plan to get money. In their quest for the American Dream, they have to hustle hard. There isn't anything they wouldn’t do; if the price were right. But, when one mission goes horribly wrong the price is now their lives. Together, they devise a plan that will get them more money than they have ever seen……If they can stay alive long enough to get it.If you have purchased this book be sure to visit AuthorGraph.com and request a autograph from me personally :)

The Rise and Fall Of A Crime God 2: Phantom and Zaria's Story


Latoya Nicole - 2017
    But no matter how hard she tried, it seemed like nothing she did would keep her from her fate. Knowing she should have died that night with her family, everything seemed to have come full circle as she stares down the barrel of Phantom’s gun.... Freedom has dedicated his life trying to keep Phantom on track. Being his conscience was hard, but convincing him of his loyalty was worse. With one wrong move, Zaria and Freedom’s chances of living is left dangling in the wind.... Phantom being a complicated man with a dark past, worked hard at leaving it all behind. One fatal night brought It back and his world came crashing down. Trying to pick up the pieces, he may have fallen too deep. With the clock ticking, does he climb out the trenches or does everything come crashing down? Phantom is at the point of no return and everything seems like one bad dream. Can he rise again or is this the end?