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I Will Always Love You 2


Goddess Love - 2014
    Emery is reminiscing over the love she had with Wise. She is being pulled two places and she wonders if it is possible for you to love two men at the same time. The feelings that she buried are now bubbling over and she doesn't want anyone to get hurt. Wise is back and ready to claim his rightful place. His time away from Emery did nothing to make his love calm down. She is his soulmate and his prison time couldnt change that. In his opinion there is no competition. So the guy that she is with now is the least of his worries. Wise is sadly mistaken if he thinks that Shad is just going to sit by and let the love of his life go that easily. Shad is ready to go toe to toe because Wise's lost was his gain. He will play dirty if he has to, but he will not let her slip away. Secrets will be revealed, plotting is at an all time high and everyone's life will be changed

Beasts 2: A Mate's War


Natavia - 2017
     Kanye and Monifa’s mating ritual is only days away but their fate was sabotaged. Monifa’s urge to cheat fate causes a dark past to haunt her. Will Monifa be able to fight the surge of black magic flowing through her veins or will she let it consume her and push Kanye into Arya’s waiting arms? Chancy and Akea are in love and are now expecting a new edition to the pack. The visions Akea had of Chancy with another wolf causes him to question their relationship. Would his insecurity push her away and into the arms of another wolf? Osiris who is possessed by a vampire god wants what belongs to him, Keora’s soul. But there are two things standing in his way, Monifa is Keora in the afterlife and she’s Kanye’s mate. Will Seth get what he wants or will Kanye go to war to protect him and Monifa’s destiny? In this second installment of the beasts, the couples are fighting for love harder than ever. They are willing to go to war until death in order to seal their fate. Which couple will surrender their love and who will win the war? This is a tale of passion, vengeance, jealousy, and erotica.

Bitchery 2 (Vindictive)


Karmel Divine - 2014
    Maybe this is it; this might be my last night on earth. I close my eyes and once I reopen them, I find myself looking into my tub as water surrounds my whole head. I can’t breathe; water is in my nose, mouth, ears, and eyes. I struggle, trying to get away from Siles’ grip; but he’s holding me down by my head into a tub full of water. He’s drowning me and I can’t fight back. I move my arms and legs, kicking like a rag doll. He lifts me out by pulling on my red hair. As I am eye to eye with him again, taking a deep breath, water runs down my face and I spit out water as it rolls down my chin. “I told you, you gon’ respect me Blu.” “I am …” Before I can say sorry, he’s stuffing my head back into the tub full of water again. I didn’t get a chance to take another deep breath before entering. The longer he holds me under, the more I lose the strength to fight. It feels like forever before then he pulls me back out of the tub again. “You what bitch?”

My Brother's Wife


Mona - 2015
    Their friendship and bond formed when they met at the young age of seven. Blood couldn’t make them any closer, so naturally they called themselves brothers. The two boys would be there for each other through thick and thin. Their brotherhood and unbreakable bond will be tested through painful loss, growing pains and discoveries which will cause one to make a life altering decision.One brother’s life takes a change for the worse and the other stands by his side, but will they survive the ultimate test, which is the love for Arianna? Friendship turns to young love, and young love turns into a deep connection which winds down a road of shocking surprises that will change their lives forever.The story of Malachi, Andre and Arianna is a compelling tale of friendship, unexpected love, painful loss, loyalty and a brotherly bond. See how all of these things withstand the test of time as you delve into the tale of My Brother’s Wife.

A GANGSTER'S GIRL


Tati King - 2016
    Tired of her crazy mother and her mother's abusive boyfriend she longs to live on her own where she is free to do what she wants. Sly is a young notorious hustler whose looks and street charm immediately attract Ty'esha. He becomes her ghetto knight in shining armor one day when he gives her the one thing she’s been longing for; her freedom. But did Ty’esha jump from one evil to the next? It isn’t long before she realizes that Sly is much more dangerous than she initially thought and begins to second guess their relationship when he turns abusive as well. But the money and the lure of danger keep Ty’esha around. It isn’t until her life is threatened that she finally gets the wake up call she needs. But is it too late? One thing nobody ever told Ty’esha is that once you get with a gangster there’s only one way out. Will she survive being a gangster’s girl?

Coffee with a side of You (Entertainment District Book 1)


B. Love - 2017
     Rocco Tate was in the business of giving and taking. As a real estate developer, he gave to potential business owners that he believed he could profit from, and took the businesses of those that he believed he couldn’t. When Rocco decided to invest in a few blocks and turn the space into an entertainment district he didn’t expect Nyx to stubbornly hold up his plan. Her business was clearly suffering because of the competition of a major coffee chain on the same street, and Rocco was sure Nyx would immediately jump on the opportunity to work with him. She didn’t. Her persistence to keep her business matched his persistence to buy it from her. And as he pursued her business… Rocco also found himself pursuing Nyx’s heart. Tired of men withdrawing more than they deposited into her, Nyx refused to allow Rocco access to either… but will that consistently be the case? Or will she end up like the other hundreds of business owners that fell for Rocco’s devastating charm and hand over the keys to both her business and her heart?

Creeping With The Enemy 2: A Savage Stole My Heart


A.J. Davidson - 2017
    she is torn while both men demand she shows her love for them and take down who they consider to be the enemy. When you mess around with the enemy you are putting everything at risk, including your life. When Niko found out Laila was creeping with Renegade, he wanted nothing more than to take her life. He lost a lot and blamed it all on her, not knowing it’s other snakes lurking around. Some men shoot first and ask questions later but for Laila he was willing to spare her life but on one condition. Will she be able to uphold her end of the deal? They say keep your grass cut low so you can see the snakes but what happens when the snake is the one helping you cut the grass? Hitta likes to play both sides of the fence but will one false move cause everything he tried to hide become revealed?? With his mind and his heart heavy you would think that would throw him off his game, but it’s not. Renegade is still plotting to take over the Chi while trying to balance his home life. Will he and Megan be able to patch up old wounds or will he choose Laila and create a bigger war than he has already started?? When relationships get hard you either give up or keep pushing. Which one will the couple decide? Will Niko convince Laila he is where she needs to be or will Renegade show her how it feels to be loved properly from day one. Come find out if creeping with the enemy is all worth it or cost her more than her Heart.

Cold As Ice


T. Styles - 2017
    Styles', Cold as Ice - Pepper Thomas is a straight A student living in a rough part of Southeast Washington DC, who manages to stay away from drugs, violence and crime. That is, until next-door neighbor and drug dealer Ice's home is robbed. With newfound evidence that can be held for ransom, can Pepper be as Cold as Ice?

THOTiana


Colby Durden - 2017
    A dirty ass, no good, trifling ass female that will jump on any dude. This term, originating from the streets of Chicago, is derived from the term, "T.H.O.T" which means "THAT HOE OVER THERE". Tatiana "Tati" Perkins, a young, ambitious and goal-driven college student, is a psychotic side bitch with issues. And not just daddy issues. REAL ISSUES. She gets off on ruining homes, even her own. Self-destructive, sex addicted yet cunningly intelligent, Tati is in possession of a deadly secret that will have yo ass go woooooooooow - this bish cray cray fa real fa real. Read more in "THOTIANA" by Quan Millz.

Too Good To Be True


Shakela James - 2015
    Knowing this, how far will one go to get their happy ending? More importantly, who will they have to drag down in the process? Sherice is a gorgeous model-turned housewife who devotes her life to her husband Mr. Big and their 3 year old daughter. She knows her husband occasionally has other women but as long as her house is taken care of and the women know their place, she turns a blind eye. However, she has a huge choice to make when a shocking secret threatens to ruin what she has worked so hard to build. Mariah is a sexy, sassy business woman who can take care of herself. She has only one weakness: Mr. Big. When she fell in love with him two years ago, she had no idea that he would come with so much baggage. She will soon find herself at a crossroad when one event throws her life off course, and she is left with a decision that will surely change her world forever. In a world of lies, sex, and deceit... can you truly be happy or will it always be too good to be true?

Fallin' For a Detroit Rydah 3


Londyn Lenz - 2019
    Everything is going as planned right up until Mera causes problems with Tahiry. Not only is Lamont now faced with family drama, his true identity is on the verge of being exposed too. Mendesses has found everything he’s ever wanted in a woman with Collins. As the relationship moves in the right direction, her ex-boyfriend Nasir creeps in the shadows. Not only that but Nigel refuses to give up on taking Mendesses spot on the thrown. But in his final attempt to take it all his pride may be his own downfall. Karisma thought she had it all when she finally got with her long time, crush James. They both wanted the same thing so becoming a couple was only right. Unfortunately, James ends up letting the fact that he may be the child of Danielle’s baby crowd his judgment which ultimately causes friction in his relationship. His lies and wanting to have the best of both world pushes Karisma away and into Jake’s arms Lies, secrets and ulterior motives are exposed in this highly anticipated finale. So strap your seatbelts on tight as you hop in the fast lane for this final lap of Fallin’ For A Detroit Rydah.

The Diary of a Side Chick 2 (Side Chick Diaries)


Tamicka Higgins - 2015
     Still reeling from the discovery that she's pregnant with Tron's baby, Desirae wrestles with how to tell him. When he finally agrees to meet with her, she soon learns the club owner is in no way the fairytale father she'd dreamed he might be. Desirae's illusion of the man is shattered as he attempts to convince her to get rid of their child. When Tron's ex-girlfriend confronts Desirae, their argument quickly turns violent, landing the two behind bars. Forced to spend time with one another in jail, they get to talking, discovering together just how manipulative and shady the man they share really is. The former enemies shape an alliance, vowing that Tron will soon pay for his infidelities. Will Desirae find the courage to not only stand up to Tron, but to become more for her unborn child than just some man's side chick?

Falling For A Real Nigga 4


Kellz Kimberly - 2015
    Kori has a very difficult decision to make. She's in love with two men that have both proposed to her. Yaz was the real nigga she fell for from the start. However, Yaz allowed non factors to come in and wreck havoc on their relationship. Kori ultimately found her safe haven within Zane. Zane is everything Kori wanted Yaz to be. Zane brings out the happiness in her that she has longed for. Kori will have to look deep inside her heart to figure out which guy she will want to marry. Just when it seems like everything is going good for Zahara and Danger, people from Danger's past start to pop up. Danger has to figure out who is coming around for the right reasons, all the while trying to be a family man. But, with Zahara by Danger's side how could he ever loose? Take the final ride as all the loose ends get tied up in this crazy drama filled, love story

Keep It 100 With Me: A Love Story


Kee Nicole - 2017
    The flashy vehicles, money, and a palace. What he is missing is a woman he can come home to every night and share it all with. Coming across Dreka at the opening of his club, something about her tells him she just might be the one. But can she handle the drama that follows him? Dreka is a sassy, beautiful woman. Her relationship with her boyfriend, Hakeem, is getting old. She is tired of the physical abuse and the fact that she has to be the bread winner while he sits on his ass every day. When Kingston enters her life, her world takes a turn for the better… with some drama. Kenzie is Dreka’s best friend and has been looking for love in all the wrong places. She finally finds interest in Yung, but he won’t allow her to get close to him. Kenzie has a secret that she has been keeping from Yung. Once it is out, will he leave or will he stay? Quincy, better known as “Yung”, has a wall built around his heart. Ever since he lost the love of his life, he hasn’t been the same. When he meets Kenzie he just planned on smashing her, but she challenges him to open up to her. But when he finds out her secret, will he still feel that he made the right choice in choosing her? If they all just keep it one hundred… what could go wrong?

A Thug Like You 2: The Finale


Pebbles Starr - 2019
    Find out what happens when one woman finds herself tugged in different directions by 3 men. Sky’s childhood friend Ryzen has always been in love with her, but he finds himself competing for her heart against a meddlesome baby daddy and cutthroat Armenian kingpin. Tensions rise even more when she finds herself bumping heads with her homegirl Zuri over a new love interest. Will everyone get the happy, storybook ending they envisioned? Or will they succumb to jealousy and betrayal? Buckle up for one last, intense and emotional ride!