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Finessers


Lucinda John - 2014
    Blessed with good looks, nice bodies, a stable place to live with a mother that is willing to give them anything their hearts desire, they seem to have it all. That is until their mother’s nasty habit of popping pills and alcohol abuse leaves them in an awful situation with no one to turn to. When a baller by the name of Vic takes them under his wing he turns them into finessers, sexy women with the motives to set up any man with deep pockets. When Cinnamon falls in love with one of the licks all hell breaks loose. Secrets are revealed, lies are told, and bodies are found as Vic try his hardest to turn the sisters against one another. Join these sisters on a hectic journey and discover is blood really thicker than water.

Pitbulls In A Skirt 2


Mikal Malone - 2009
    A passionate encounter causes Mercedes more problems than she relalizes. With her guards down, her life is violently put on the line.

A Criminal Love: Lovin' A Street King


K.C. Mills - 2015
    After finally deciding that she had enough of her on again off again relationship with Ant, she meets Diego Kingston known as King in the streets and her whole world changes. Free quickly falls for Diego but soon learns she has to accept both sides of him and King proves to be more that she can handle. The women in his past and his life in the streets makes her question what she’s gotten herself into. Free has been sheltered all of her life and as the daughter of District Attorney Wesley Evans her whole life has been country clubs and private schools but from the second she lays eyes on Diego she knows that her whole life is about to change. Secrets come out about her mother’s death that challenge her relationship with her father leaving the only person that she can depend on to be Diego. Can Free adjust to his lifestyle and fit into his world and will she be able to accept that fact that there are things about King that she has a hard time dealing with? King, Royal and Shine pretty much own the state of North Carolina so he has his hands full running his street empire but Free walks into his life it changes his world. He tries his best to be what she needs but the streets control his life and he knows that will never change. With his father in prison and his mother incapable, King is trying to balance running an empire, raising his sister and loving Free. Will it prove to be more than he can handle especially after running into Free’s father and realizing that he knows secrets about Frees past that will change her life forever? Free is changing King in a way that he’s not used to. Her love makes him weak which means that she is a liability and causing him to make mistakes that could cost him more than he’s willing to lose. Trying to stay true to the streets and being in love with Free are putting him in constant conflict so will he figure out how to handle them both or will he have to let one go. King and Royal have been down since birth and when enemies began to appear out of nowhere to settle a score passed down from their fathers who will be left standing.

Married to the Mob 2: A Black Mafia Love Affair


Mz. Lady P. - 2016
    It's one thing to be the girlfriend of a Demonte, but to be the wife of a Demonte is something totally different. British, Katera, and Chloe are without a doubt Married to the Mob and feeling the side effects from it. After British says "I Do" to Corleone life changes drastically for her. With the revelation that Angelo Scarelli is her father, British has to deal with Corleone creating distance between them. Despite Corleone spoiling British rotten and giving her the world she's having a hard time adjusting to being Mrs. Don Corleone Demonte. Don Corleone Demonte has always been in control of everything, but as of lately he's losing his grip on the family he's head of. Corleone won't rest until he gets revenge against the people who have brought harm to the ones he loves. With Lucci and Dominic riding shotgun, it's going down on the streets of Chicago. While the men are out holding court in the streets the wives are trying to hold it down on the home front. Follow the couples you fell in love with in this highly anticipated second installment and see why being Married to the Mob isn't a easy job!!!

Guard the Throne


Nisa Santiago - 2012
    Once theking is murdered, however, the Byrne siblings are met with viciousopposition. In a mission to prove themselves, both boys try to manup and adjust to leading the kingdom, their sister, Citi, is out ofcontrol and sleeping with the enemy.As the facts surrounding their father's murder begin to comeout, the brothers are caught up, forcing Citi to run the empire herfather built. With a new man in her life, Citi vows to Guard TheThrone by any means necessary. But being queen can be deadly.

Beastmode


Joe Awsum - 2011
    He witnessed death and destruction within his own family—poverty and desperation of his own people. Instead of being part of the problem, he became part of the solution and rose to the top of his game. In his mind…it was survival.After an encounter with a brilliant scientist, King began to plot something so huge, that no one would see it coming or be able to stop the cycle…not even the police.

Fistful of Benjamins


Kiki Swinson - 2014
    . .Special Delivery Kiki SwinsonMail carrier Gabriella Vasquez is making stacks of sweet paper from the innocent-looking packages she delivers on her route. And that much cocaine can buy a lot of the sweet life--and even more of her sexy partner Eduardo's undivided attention. But when the Feds make her an offer she can't refuse, can she play Eduardo and his ruthless kingpin boss--and survive?Gun Play De'Nesha DiamondThe only thing Julian Smith can remember is a beautiful woman's anguished face. Still, for a man with no memory, he suddenly has a lot of enemies. Now he'll need all the lethal skills he didn't know he had to elude his pursuers and uncover the truth. But deep in the heart of the Caribbean underworld lies the one danger he'll never see coming in his merciless quest to get his life back. . ."Kiki captures the heat of the streets." --Wahida Clark"Diamond is dead-on with authentic slang . . . The raw prose will burn itself in readers' minds, leaving them screaming for the next installment." --"Library Journal "on "Street Divas"

Look What You Made Me Do


Kelvin F. Jackson
    Caught in the middle of snakes greed and decietful conspiracy, Destiny and her son are forced to go on the run from one of the most notoriously feared gangsters in Brooklyn.Icon's legacy and a trail of unsolved murders emits a prescnce that has evoked fear in the most ruthless of killers dating back twenty-plus years. When his son is murdered, Icon's team of hitmen AKA "The Death Squad" are sent to track down the young lady responsible for pulling the trigger.Donovan has just returned home from his tour of duty in Iraq. He left being a loving son to his mother and deeeply in love with his childhood sweetheart. Who he returned as was someone very different after living life as a part of the U.S Marines Special Forces Unit. He meets Destiny and her son and his life changes.Prepare to be captivated by the debut of a unique story teller and get ready for the ride of a lifetime as the fast paced page turner tells a tale of love, life and harsh realities.

An Iconic Love 2 : A Hood Romance


Shaytrece - 2015
    Even though Love was finally free of Faith and Pam’s drama she had unknown drama coming around the corner when her number one enemy and her past link up. She is faced with one bad situation after another and it becomes too over whelming for her that it began to take an effect on her and Conic’s relationship. Mean while Ti-Ti and Sir’s long distance relationship take a turn for the worst when his true colors of jealousy began to show; he thought she was cheating and his old anger began to rise. Mama Toni and her new job had put Ti-Ti in an uncomfortable space when her daddy Ice was released from prison early and Mama Toni was still hanging in the ‘D’ with the doctor. Faith was still on her ho plan and when she thought she found love it was just the one she may not want after all; She and Pam are not longer Thing 1and Thing 2 because Faith’s new man didn’t want her out his sight and she was trying to keep this sponsor, but he came with a cost that she wasn’t ready for. Veronica was out for revenge once she seen the condition of her daughter; she also knew that from the looks of the little girl she had to make quick decisions if she wanted any chance in Conic’s life and like they say the DNA don’t lie. She was determined to eliminate all that had done her wrong and Love and Faith were at the top of the list. She also had the dilemma of facing Spider and Monkey because one look at Niq there was sure to be some drama. Although Mama Kash would rather keep the image that she created for herself years ago, she was no longer able to once she was faced with a situation that brought harm toward her family the old Kash came back and the world was reintroduced to a beast. With every negative thing coming for Conic and Love they both knew that being without one another was not an option and that fighting together is stronger than fighting against one another. After the smoke clears, no pun intended Love and Conic work toward building their family starting with their up and coming wedding and the both of them couldn’t be happier, but is the universe done with the chaos it delivers their way; I guess like a wise man once said ‘We shall see’…..

Trifling 2


Jennifer Luckett - 2013
    Ontavious is all that she’s ever wanted with the good looks, great career, and a humble spirit. Unlike her ex, he’s the type of man that she believes can hold her down and remain faithful. After finding the man of her dreams, she’s suddenly faced with a situation that could cause her to lose everything she’s built with him. Because of Sparkle’s new secret she has to make a decision on whether she wants to continue moving on with her new man, or resolve the issues between she and her ex Sayveon. She’s faced with a number of problems that have her confused, but she thinks she can handle it. When her troubles overwhelm her, Sparkle tries to be strong and not fall weak, but it’s not easy.Stephanie, is the older sister of Sparkle and is proud to say that she’s drug free. After living on the horrible drug infested streets of Jackson, Mississippi, she’s now ready to start a new life and be the mother she hasn’t been to her two boys. Although she’s hyped about starting over and tries to run from her past, it chases her and test her strength. Stephanie has to deal with several issues that will make or break her. This survivor of drug- abuse finds herself put in a predicament where she’s fighting for her life, hopefully she’s strong enough to make it through.Sayveon, the Boss, is back and more trifling than ever. When his child’s mother, Sparkle walks away from the long relationship that they once shared leaving him to be a bachelor, he finds one groupie after another. Not only is his swag on a hundred but his nice looks are too which draws the women to him. He may be a magnet for the women, but an enemy is drawn to him too and isn’t backing down. Sayveon finds himself in a few deadly situations and the person after him is out with one mission, to body him. So he stays strapped and ready to go, but if he’s caught slipping he may be the next victim of the streets. The second installment of Trifling, finds these characters facing huge obstacles. Some will overcome their situation, but a few will be busted for being just plain ole’ Trifling!

The Fix


K'wan - 2014
    After the arrest of her notorious father, she is whisked away from Harlem, the only place she has ever called home, to be raised in an affluent neighborhood in Long Island City. Her mother and stepfather shower her with the best that life has to offer. During her senior year in high school, she convinces her parents to let her transfer from Catholic school to attend public school. That is the start of her problems—but it’s hardly the end. In her new school, Persia is reunited with the friends she was forced to move away from, and starts to drift further and further from the life her mother and stepfather have built for her. To the sheltered Persia, the Harlem underworld is like one big adventure. Things promise to get even more interesting when she starts dating a dealer named Chucky. He introduces her to his world of sex, money, and drugs, dragging Persia along with him on a long and bitter ride into the bowels of addiction.

Loving You Is A Battle


Tina J. - 2019
    He wasn't the type of man that went around adding notches to his bedpost. Cream considered himself a king in search for his queen. He thought his girlfriend of four years would be the one; until her monstrous and gold digging ways came to light. Ci Ci walks into his life and steals his heart but not without dealing with the past. Cream is hiding a secret from Ci-Ci not because he doesn't want her to know; but because he doesn't believe she can handle it. Will he keep her in the dark or will their relationship come crashing down when she finds out. Darius meets Iesha who has given him nothing but attitude since they first met. He refuses to give up on her without a fight. Unfortunately, someone in her family doesn't want her happy and continues to try and sabotage her happiness.

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?

Status 2


Jordan Belcher - 2013
    But it's not enough. Because the people close to her aren't so reserved. And when a harmless threat turns harmful, and someone very close to her is murdered, Tyesha finds herself once again being haunted by yet another stalker.Be careful ... she's watching ...

Kids Who Kill: Case 2: Eric Smith


Kathryn McMaster - 2018
    But he chose not to. Eric continued to deal with Derrick's body because he wanted to, because he chose to, and most frighteningly of all, because he enjoyed it."Four-year-old Derrick Robie is dead. The killer's name is Eric Smith. He is just thirteen years old. Eric Smith loves torturing small animals of all descriptions; cats and kittens, birds, even snakes. When he graduates to people, he shows no remorse for what he has done. "I have just met the Anti-Christ," says a family friend to his wife after meeting teen-killer Eric Smith for the first time.This is the true story of a chilling murder of a preschooler who becomes the target of Eric's uncontrollable rage. Did police officers stop a serial killer in the making? You decide.If you read true crime books by Ann Rule, Jack Rosewood, or Kathryn Case, you will enjoy reading Kathryn McMaster's books. Kathryn McMaster is an accomplished author who specializes in true crime and unsolved cases and explores the darkest side of the human mind.