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Every Girl Needs a Thug
Shantay - 2014
Shanice is just a young vibrate teenage girl that is trying to focus on graduating college and making something out of herself. When she meets Money, a young rapper that captures her heart and changes the course that she is directed in, instead of only doing her she does him, but will loving him get her burned in the end? JaeCia is going through the motions being that her dad is locked up and her mother doesn’t care about her. She finds solace from her crazy world in TJ, someone who has always been there for her but will she allow her heart to open and be loved? Amora is living her days in hell, hiding secrets left and right but trying to keep a cool exterior. She just wants to be loved and focus on school but when she meets Bangga she finds herself doing things she would have never done and telling him things she never would tell even her two bffs. Will Bangga he be her diary? Or will their pages be burned?Authors Shantay, Yanni and Lola Bandz weave together a story of young love, heartbreak, truth and lies and will have you asking yourself is it worth it to really love a thug in this 1 part of a 2 book explosive love series. Come find out why Every Girl Needs a Thug.
Bittersweet Revenge
Dynasty Dawson - 2013
INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS!!!Cadence, Meadow, Lexi, and Tegan have it hard living in a residential facility located in Youngstown, Ohio....and you won't believe the bizarre things that unfold behind closed doors.
Love In The Ghetto
Nako - 2015
But when his mouth writes a check that his ass can't cash he is forced to pay up & fast. In “Love in the Ghetto”, what do you do when love is evolved from a very sticky situation? Paper is on the run from New York City and lands himself in the Dirty South…. In order to save his life and his family he has to capture the mind and heart of Evelyn “E-Money” Houston. What Paper thinks will be an easy job turns out to be extremely difficult. Evelyn is not one for games and can spot a rat a mile away. Paper soon finds his way behind the chamber that holds her heart and no longer cares about the threats in New York. Big G, Evelyn’s father is a legend in the streets of Atlanta and will go to war about his three daughters, Elise, Gabrielle and Evelyn. Evelyn serves as his right hand and major moneymaker, any distractions that come her way G is quick to dead them. Known in the hood as E-Money, hated by many but respected by all Evelyn lives & breathes the streets, she doesn't believe in settling down or giving a man the time of day. In this riveting series, love is challenged, expressed and felt through every page. Evelyn is faced with choosing between being loyal to the streets or happiness for once. Will someone end up dying in the name of love? Will G be forced to let go of his baby girl? In “Love in the Ghetto" the meaning of real love is exploited.
A Thug Worth Fighting For: A Tale of Our Passion
Daijah Shine - 2016
Loving all of my flaws and imperfections. Every love has its tragedy but the real tragedy is a love that fails.Poochie, your typical "young and naïve" teenager seems to be oblivious to the world she lives in and just how dangerous it is. She never asked to be the daughter of Cali's biggest Kingpin or for the troubles that came behind it. She also never asked to fall in love with his protégé. Chinno's entire life was a struggle, it consisted of pain, loss and suffering. He was faced with the reality of how cold and harsh the world really is at a young age. With nowhere to turn, he did the only thing he knew how... Hustle. Who knew that when he crossed paths with the boss's daughter, it would change his life forever? Love and money are often hard to balance. A woman can be a backbone or a distraction, which Chinno will learn soon enough. Will the couple be able to overcome the obstacles of the game or will the game claim its next victims?Falling in love is the easy part, staying in love is the challenge.There is no passion like a Thug's passion & Poochie may have found a thug worth fighting for.
Exhale
BlaQue - 2012
She has been raped, tortured and abused. She no longer trusts anyone but the siblings who endured the same abuse as her. The years of abuse have led the fragile Butterflii to commit the ultimate crime… murder.She is deemed mentally unstable and her crime lands her in the infamous mental hospital St. Elizabeth’s in S.E. Washington, DC where she meets the only person she feels she has a connection to, Georgia Marks. Georgia is the complete opposite of Butterflii, she is beautiful and smart and seems to have everything under control, except one thing…her drug problem. Georgia battles her own demons which stems from a past of her abuse of the drug, Love Boat, that runs rampant through the DMV streets at an all time high.Her addiction to the powerful drug LB, the death of her brother Emilio accompanied by a heist gone wrong, places Georgia in St. Elizabeth’s along with Butterflii when they decide being locked up in St. Elizabeth’s is something they can no longer withstand. Together, they break free from bondage and develop something they have never felt for anyone…love. The two girls embark on a journey to find themselves and make a way to survive in a world that has shunned and turned its back on them, only to find that the bond they thought could never be broken will be, by a twist of fate, that will devastate the unsuspecting Butterflii who refuses to forgive.Exhale II: A Sister's LoveLife for the Fields women ain’t never been no crystal stair. Touche and Shyra Fields were abandoned by their mother and repeatedly victimized at the hands of their father. They witnessed a world some could hardly imagine, let alone live through.After the death of their sisters Butta and Reese, the youngest women of the Fields Family find themselves being bounced around through group homes and foster care until Touche is finally of age to be free of her past.She makes an attempt at finding out who murdered her sisters, but because of her uncontrollable temper, Touche’s plans go horribly wrong one week before she's released from the same system she feels failed her. From the man suspected of the death of her two older sisters, to her mother who abandoned her and her siblings, Touche is on a path of self-destruction and is willing to take the chance of losing her freedom and her life to finally be able to Exhale.
Certified BOSSET
CoCo Dìor - 2015
This bossett comes with two very different job titles; trapping and running a five stair hair salon. Torn between the two business, Chanel has a choice to make. Now, meet Rashad; a big time drug dealer thats known around the whole Midwest. He coming with a huge opportunity and he wants Chanel for the job, but will she accept it? With lies, infidelity and murder rising, How will Chanel and Rashad overcome them? Will the two come clean on the lies they started or will the lies be confronted in this story of a Certified Bossett?
A Lady & Her Sire: A Royal Love Affair
Charmanie Saquea - 2016
Things changed when she was introduced to the rude, slick talking, smart mouthed, Sire. Feelings that she never thought she would experience again came rushing back and she knew she would never be able to shake him.Sire is known as one of Richmond's richest right along with his best friend, Toine. He was every hood girls' dream man and with a failing relationship on the line, it seemed as if Lady walked into his life right on time. Or did she? When skeletons from Lady's past come back to haunt her in the worst way possible, will Sire be her knight in hood armor? Or will the deceit be too much for him to handle?
Goon
T. Styles - 2014
Things appear to look up for Roman when Billy Bob Adams, a career criminal, finds him and whisks him to Baltimore, Maryland. With modern day slavery as his motive, Billy Bob teaches Roman every villainous trick he knows...including murder. From the moment Yoko was born she was unwanted. Born with a visible handicap people judged her upon first sight. Before long they turn the sweet child into a bitter young adult who does anything she can for attention. Even if it means taking responsibility for crimes she didn't commit. When Roman and Yoko meet they become an escape for one another. Since an idle mind is the devil's workshop they put their skills together and become living nightmares for unsuspecting drug dealers. Many years later, Roman vows to trade his turbulent childhood and crimes for a family of his own. Which means leaving Yoko and her volatile love of blood behind. When Roman must rely on his murder game to provide for his family, he excels and becomes the primary assassin for a multi-million dollar drug operation. But what happens when Yoko returns with a request that Roman doesn't want to honor? Explosive drama. Goon is an action packed thriller with unpredictable twists and excitement! Enjoy!
Torn Love
Larissa - 2014
But her heart had a mind of its own; and when the decision between love and loyalty comes flying at her full speed, Bella is at a standstill as only death can help her heart decide what's right and what's not. Santana is up next to take over his father’s empire; but when his eyes meet Bella, he soon has to choose between something that might last forever and a temporary setback. Torn Love takes you into the life of Bella and Santana, who were given everything on a gold platter until they decided to play both sides, causing guns to be drawn, blood to be shed, and lives to be taken, all because of a little thing call Love.
His Savage Was Her Weakness
Tya Marie - 2017
After witnessing her parents’ execution at her tenth birthday party, Nubia hasn’t been the same. The lavish lifestyle that came with being the daughter of the notorious Apollo Monroe was snatched from under her feet, forcing her to become the foster child her evil aunt never wanted. After years of dealing with her uncle’s hand problem, Nubia goes from a plaything to a punching bag for her husband, Vincent. Believing that Vincent is the best thing to happen in her life since the death of her parents, Nubia suffers in silence until she meets Maine. A notorious hustler by day and ruthless hustler by night, Jermaine “Maine” Emerson is as savage as they come. Born a child soldier in Sierra Leone, Maine was given the opportunity for a new life in America working as a hitta for Sampson, a distributor for the Solares Cartel and an infamous gangsta known for his heartless antics. Maine’s first mission: kill Apollo Monroe’s family, including his daughter. With a heart made of steel, Maine slaughters her family relentlessly, but there is something about ten-year-old Nubia that gives fifteen-year-old Maine pause. He spares her life, and the two never cross paths again until Maine catches Nubia being beaten on the street by her husband. Although he has everything he could ask for—money, cars, and his pick of women—Maine is drawn to the broken Nubia and the mystery she brings. As he tries to repair her broken spirit, he has no idea that he's responsible for it. In the middle of Nubia and Maine's battle of the hearts, is Nubia’s best friend, Shahani. After losing the love of her life in a gunfight, the kept Shahani takes refuge on a pole, rebuilding her life one dance at a time. She meets the suave and charismatic Donovan, who takes her from dancing and introduces her to the world of pimping. While Donovan is focused on building his empire, Shahani has other dreams in mind, one of which is opening her own hair salon. She's content with building with Donovan until a chance encounter with Sampson leaves her sleeping with the enemy. Again.
She Got It 2: Gotta Get It
Nicole Jackson - 2014
After surviving traumatizing events in their past Tino and Falen have finally taken a legitimate stab at being together. Their relationship is explosive, yet endearing. The two have genuinely found solace in one another, but all good things must come to an end. There are several people who hate that Tino and Falen have united, and will stop at nothing to end their relationship. Will Tino and Falen’s love be strong enough to survive the viciousness of the haters, and will they fold under pressure? Toya is still in the game, hustling better than most men. Her bank account is stacked, while she feels a deep sense of emptiness in her love life. In a world dominated by the opposite sex, she seems to intimidate most. She begins to believe that love just isn’t for her. Then enters Tino’s cousin, Keesy. In true Wiltz’s fashion, he’s arrogant, flashy, and fly. A true reflection of Toya. The two are so much alike that it’s an immediate clash. Still, the chemistry is off the Richter scale, but there’s one problem…Keesy’s girlfriend Skyy. Will Toya finally find love? Or will she find herself in a tangled web of lies and deception? With all the uncertainties in the atmosphere, there’s still one thing for sure. Toya and Falen both carry hustlers’ spirits, and they most definitely gotta get it.
What You Won't Do For Love
Chenell Parker - 2015
Arman loves Skylar to death, but he can't seem to stay faithful no matter how hard he tries. Skylar has never been a fool for a man and she’s refusing to start now. Never being the kind of woman to sit at home waiting for her man to do right, she instead gives Arman a dose of his own medicine. A series of unfortunate events take place as a result of their infidelities and things quickly go from bad to worse. Will Skylar and Arman's love stand the many curveballs that are thrown their way or will they count their losses and move on? Some say to never say never, but Skylar feels otherwise. She knows what she won't do for love and that's settle for less the what she feels that she deserves.
Deceit, Lies, & Alibi's
Shontaiye - 2015
An orphan who grew up in the gritty streets of Philadelphia, his life changed when he found his soulmate Shaleea. Noah has it all: a thriving string of businesses, a smart and beautiful woman, and a bank account full of illegal cash he managed to obtain during his years of crime. However, like the typical man, he foolishly lets a moment of pleasure cloud his judgement. A lustful encounter with Eve seemingly unravels his picture-perfect life overnight. Noah soon learns that an emotional side-chick that doesn’t know her place, is a woman that can dismantle the strongest foundations and destroy even the strongest men."Eve, who also happens to be an escort, knows the rules of the game when she steps in to play, but she quickly decides she no longer wants to play fair when her heart determines she wants rich and handsome Noah, all to herself. The problem is: the feelings aren’t mutual. To Eve that is something that can be changed through strategy, with her going deep into her bag of tricks to ensure she gets what she wants.Beautiful and educated, Shaleea is every man’s dream come true. Unfortunately, those qualities aren’t enough to keep Noah’s eyes from wandering. Struggling to come to grips with his infidelity, Shaleea soon falls into the arms of an unsuspecting suitor who is willing to go to great and dangerous lengths to have her all to himself. Lust rules in this street tale, creating a messy playing field for all involved. When love and lust intertwine, will love conquer, or will jealousy and envy destroy everyone in its path?
Every Love Story Is Beautiful, But Ours Is Hood 2: The Savage Brothers
Jessica N. Watkins - 2017
However, nothing in life comes easy and that includes love… especially with so many threatening, dangerous, and deadly obstacles in their paths to protect their family and their women. As soon as City and Akira had a taste of their happily ever after, it was snuffed away by her very own father. How will City avoid the charges that her father is threatening his entire family with in order to be with his woman? He doesn’t even have time to figure it out because he has to focus on clearing the Savage family million-dollar debt to the Columbians. Money finally matured enough to realize that staying with Zoe because of loyalty, was only hurting them both. Yet, now that their relationship is finally over, their drama isn’t. Zoe desperately tries any and everything to get her man back. She can’t stand the thought of him being with Bliss, but little does she know, Bliss wants nothing to do with him. Shamar was ready to stake his claim of the beautiful, Taraji. However, her obsessed, ex, Reggie, has kidnapped her. Shamar has gone from finding love to trying to find out if his woman is dead or alive. Suddenly, a pretty, established young lady falls into Shon’s lap right in the midst of him cleaning the streets of those that were disloyal to the Savage organization. He has never fallen for a woman, and when he finds out that she isn’t who she has portrayed herself to be, he probably never will. In part 2 of Every Love Story Is Beautiful, But Ours Is Hood, these brothers are forced to turn their savage ways up, as they fight to protect their brand and family. Will their relationships survive the constant threats of the streets? Hell, will their family survive?
Agent Herobrine (Book 1): Under the Shadows (An Unofficial Minecraft Book for Kids Ages 9 - 12
Mark Mulle - 2017
This is what Herobrine likes to do, right?
Wrong! Despite the popular belief that Herobrine is a single creature whose only desire is to cause harm and chaos, there are several Herobrines living in each server, and instead of destroying and trolling, their only objective is to do the exact opposite: to help and protect humans.Angie is one of the few humans who were chosen among the best players to become Herobrine, the famous entity who possesses magical powers. Angie now belongs to an organization called the Herobrine Agency.Together with his other colleagues, Angie and the other Herobrines do their best to protect the humans living in the cities from any harm. But recently, a mysterious glitch has appeared in all regions, and the Herobrine Agency is doing its best to get rid of the unknown threat.Join Angie in Agent Herobrine – Book 1 and read more about his stories in the Herobrine Agency, as well as his detailed transcriptions of his past; how he became a Herobrine, how the Herobrine Agency was created, and much more.
An Unofficial Minecraft Diary Book for Kids Ages 9 - 12 (Preteen / Thrilling Minecraft Adventure / Minecraft Novel
THIS MINECRAFT ADVENTURE STORY IS A MUST READ FOR MINECRAFT FANS ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS AGE 5-7 , 6-8 , 8-10 , 9-12 , THIS EXCITING MINECRAFT BOOKS IS MADE for ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and older.
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