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Flexin' on My Ex With A Boss 3: The Finale
Jenica Johnson - 2018
The pain that Bash and his mama put her through turned her heart cold but she still had a soft spot for him. Yah-Yah does what every strong woman should do and that’s glow up to show him what he’s missing. Once she gets Bash completely out of her system, he tries to pry his way back in, and Yah-Yah is having a hard time being in the same space as Bash without getting her feelings involved. Bash was shocked when his ex-fiancé Esha walked back into his life and interrupted what he thought he had going with Yah-Yah. He’s forced to make decisions that most men shouldn’t have to make. Being the nice guy, he lets Esha back in his life. Bash finds himself battling with his heart until he’s forced to make a decision that some may not like. With his mama in his ear, he does exactly what is expected of a mama’s boy. Not only is he playing with his heart, but he’s playing with the woman he loves heart as well. Love is different for everyone but can Bash continue to love the woman he wants without anyone getting hurt? Take the final ride with Bash and Yah-Yah as they battle the world for each other’s hearts.
She Fell in Love with a Miami Kingpin
Tee Jae - 2018
A swoop by the Feds in the middle of the night uncovers a secret that will change her life forever. Finding out that the man she spent the last decade of her life with was never hers from the beginning. She cuts all ties with him but not before she’s forced to repay a debt he owed to his new connect…Khadi Santana. Uprooted from her perfect life in Atlanta and moved down to the sunny skies in Miami, where she falls head over heels for Khadi. Ultimately, she’s hesitant to jump right back into love after the betrayal from Gator and the constant reminder from him that he will murk any man she even thinks about getting close too, Brooklyn disrespects Gator’s wishes and is ready to put her heart into Khadi’s hands but a twist of threats and tragedies may lead to her losing her one chance at REAL love. Khadi Santana is not to be tested in these streets and everyone knows this in the dirty south. Him and his ruthless brothers, Khaddo and Khaza have the dope game on lock. Following his father’s footsteps and putting the Santana’s name back on the map, he built an untouchable empire running it with an iron fist. Thinking he’d never love another woman after his late girlfriend’s demise; whom he lost due to the casualties of war. He vowed to never love another until he meets Brooklyn Trase. What was supposed to be a debt owed to him turned out to be his second chance to love again but his gangster gets tested when the ones he loves the most, gets hurt… Walk with Brooklyn and Khadi as their worlds get shaken up by their new enemy.
Keep Ya Head Up: An African American Urban Tale
Twyla T. - 2019
It’ll pull at your heartstrings while providing the lesson of never giving up and to always keep your head up. Another 5 star read by Twyla T.” ~ K. Larry, Freelance Proofreader Award-winning and national best-selling author Twyla T. taps into your emotions with this new spellbinding standalone. This story deals with surviving your circumstances, playing the hand that is dealt to you, engaging in a taboo relationship, and participating heavy into the street life. Jay is constantly ridiculed for having lesbian parents. He deals with it as best he could, but his coping method may have him traveling down an unfamiliar avenue with dire consequences. Ant is smart, intelligent, and looks for a better way in life. However, a run-in with a cop teaches him that things can be upended in the blink of an eye. Zack is being raised by his single dad and tries to maneuver through life closely following the path his dad has set for him, but will he be able to resist all temptations that arise? Basketball star with the NBA in his future, Tre is having an illicit romance with a forbidden figure. When his secret is discovered, this relationship jeopardizes his chance of a better future and can destroy his basketball career before it even gets started. Four best friends—Jamal, Anthony, Zackary, and Trevor—learn that life is not as easy and brighter as Tupac’s song says. Things don’t always get better, but they never let up or give up. Through it all, they encourage each other to just keep their heads up, remaining hopeful throughout the struggles and pain.
Just Like The Rest of 'Em : A Dopeboy Love Story
Dani Littlepage - 2017
Some people choose to give up on love altogether while others continue to search for it. Others find exactly what they think they’re looking for; the right one, the one they could love forever. Then just when they think the love of their dreams is coming true, they find out that they’re “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”. Tymir, a.k.a. Bear, is a 26-year-old ruthless- hustler from Philly. He’s a certified-street King with one true love, his money. Although he has a few women in his life, love and relationships are not an option. The females in his circle each have roles to play but wifey isn’t one of them. When he meets Desiree Williams he finds himself drawn to her in more ways than one and for the first time in his life, he can see himself falling in love. Bear decides to break his own rules and gives Desiree the attention and affection he knows she deserves. When the other women in his life notice all the attention he’s giving her, drama, mayhem and chaos break out. They become women on a mission to teach Bear and Desiree a lesson. With one woman willing to sleep with the enemy in hopes of revenge and the other willing to take down any woman that stands between her and Bear; Desiree and Bear’s relationship is not the only thing in grave danger. Desiree Williams is a 24-year-old college graduate stuck in a hopeless relationship with her baby’s father, Antoine. Determined to make a bad situation better, Desiree stayed with her man even after she discovered he’d been unfaithful. Loyal and true to her word, Desiree did everything within her power to make things work and she thought it was until Antoine hit her with the ultimate surprise; leaving her heartbroken again. When she meets Bear she finds herself falling for his charming ways and street appeal. She decides to give him a chance to see if he could be the one to treat her right and give her the real love she’s been searching for. As things between the two of them get deeper, enemies will emerge, Exes will rise from the ashes, and life-altering secrets will be exposed. When the truth comes out will Bear stay with Desiree and prove that he’s the real man she needs or will he crack under pressure and turn out to be “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”? Find out in this drama- filled romance by Dani Littlepage.
Infatuated With A Boss
Natisha Raynor - 2017
As a teenager, he moved to Miami with his mother and turned to petty crime. After meeting his mentor, Jules, in prison, they head to North Carolina to take over blocks. When Jules decides to leave the game, Nick quickly inherits all of the drama and chaos that comes with being a boss. Shaka is one of the most thorough females in Miami. Recruited to North Carolina to help mutual friends in their time of need, she soon falls for Nick. She quickly takes on the role as Nick's ride or die. Shaka invites her brothers, Crucial, and Malone to North Carolina to get money as well. The unexpected begins to occur as Crucial falls in love with the beautiful Kennedy, and Malone falls in love with an addiction that could cost him everything. When Nick has to do a short bid for a probation violation, he entrusts his business to Shaka. It doesn't take her long to find drama, and it may prove to be more than she can handle. In the midst of their trials, it becomes obvious that everyone isn't meant to live the life of a boss.
The Boss Man's Daughter 2: Feel My Wrath
Aryanna - 2017
Now, years later, their father is back out on the streets. With the help of his beautiful but dangerous daughters, he is primed to unleash his wrath on those responsible for his downfall. But what he comes home to is the surprise of a lifetime. For years, the girls' mother was thought to be dead; murdered by the hands of their father. When she resurfaces things go into a tailspin and the girls must decide their next move. One thing that never gets compromised is their loyalty to each other and the man that fueled their ambitions. When trouble reaches such a height that common sense dictates that they run, will the Walker girls finally fold or will they stand strong in the face of the deadly storm? When all odds are against him, will their father accept the inevitable or will his thirst for vengeance become the undoing of the family? The love, lies and betrayals reach damning heights in THE BOSS MAN'S DAUGHTERS 2: FEEL MY WRATH.
We Both Can't Be Bae 2
Twyla T - 2017
She was successful with not getting caught up; until she carelessly sent photos to Phebe and they got back to her husband, Malcolm. Once he got news of her infidelity, he rushed home and tried to kill her. Was he successful in his attempt? Keith has been Cameron’s secret lover for some time now. However, his fiancé Phebe is tired of playing house with him and wants a ring. Will he marry her or will he dump her and play second to Malcolm forever? Charlotte, Cameron’s sister has always been envious of her and never really knew why until Malcolm helped her put pieces of her life together. How long will this love triangle last before someone gets hurt? Secrets and lies keep spilling and it’s another crazy, sexy, and dangerous roller coaster ride that will either make or break Cameron.
A Love So Blue
Mel Dau - 2021
After a life altering event in her late teen years that resulting in the loss of her older brother, she sees the world in a different light. She could have taken the loss and let it control her but she Bossed up and allowed it to empower herself to be a force in her community fighting against Police Brutality. She stands for what she believes in and is unapologetic in that stand. Now, she’s ready to stand in love. When Vega steps into her life he turns it on its axis. She hesitant in her interactions with him but he wins her over, it’s a done deal. Will a very important life detail be the unraveling of their newly budding relationship or will it be a game changer for the better? Will Vega Samuels be the man that Onyx Manigault stands within Love or will the shade of Blue be too much to handle?
She Fell in Love With A Thug 2: Soul_Mates
Anjela Day - 2014
The prince is out to prove he’s King, but competition from the street, jealous woman thirsting to have a part of this drug king, and a legacy to live up to; will Deuce thrive in The land of Cash, Cars, and Hoes or will it prove to be more difficult than his father made it look? Will this Kingdom stand tall in the hands of the young prince, or will Water prove to be greater than Blood… Only time will tell Welcome to Detroit
The Streets Never Loved Me
Johnazia Gray - 2019
In fact, she always caught the short end of the stick in life. Born and raised in the ghetto with no way out was her life. Being scandalous and vindictive was the only thing she knew how to do in order to get by with her seven year old son. You would think that her son’s father would help her with him since he was one of the biggest drug dealers in the hood, but he hated her just as much as everyone else did. She was stuck, struggling raising a child on her own out of her car. The drugs and schemes caused her to continuously take losses that she never seemed to learn from. That was until she was arrested and forced to get her life together for her son. Daff was a hustler and the only thing on his mind was money. That was until he ran into Nukie. He didn’t believe love at first sight, but it was something about her that made him want to help her, heal her, and love her correctly. Unfortunately, Daff had no idea that Nukie wasn’t the girl to try to change or save. All she knew was the streets and scams and he could possibly be placed in the middle of her chaos unexpectedly that will send him down a road he's dreading to go down.
Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace
Grad Marie - 2019
Growing up in the slums of Fifth Ward in Houston Texas, the Davis brothers, Malik and J-Don, were taught the game at an early age by their late father, Big Ken, who reigned as the plug of their hood. Since the assassination of their father, these brothers are now running things in the city of Syrup. Little do these brothers know, someone is out to crumble the empire their family worked so hard to build. Are you ready for this five-star banging novel of secrets, lies, and deceit? Buckle up and get ready to be Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace!
Taste: An Erotic Novella
Fatima Munroe - 2018
Determined to be the good wife, she puts on her big girl panties one leg at a time every day waiting for her husband to come around and love her as a husband should. When she sent in her request for an Uber to take her down to the airport for yet another boring business trip, Thaddeus shows up and turns those panties into something more than she imagined. Get ready to take a ride to Nola like no other when Thad shows Lyric that even as a married woman, she still deserves a taste…
Keys to the Kingdom
Ty Marshall - 2015
But with the longest tenured don on his death bed and the other families on the brink of civil war, greed threatens to destroy The Commission. Enter Marion Holloway, leader of the wealthy and prestige Holloway family, a shrewd and persuasive business man with strong political connects and stronger street ties. The man the FBI says is the most powerful black gangster in the country. With his oldest son, Mason, campaigning for mayor of New York City and his illegitimate son, Yasin “Sin” Kennedy, overseeing his lucrative drug operation, he is poised to seize control of the city. But when the war between the Mafia families hit close to home, the unrelenting power struggle between his sons, jeopardizes everything their father has built. Keys to the Kingdom introduces readers to urban fiction’s newest crime family, the Holloways, and the powerful legacy of tradition and blood, the seduction of power and the ultimate game of sibling rivalry.
While He's Sleeping She's Creepin'
T'Ann Marie - 2017
They say if your man isn’t your number one fan, then you definitely need a new one. Meet Paige, the epitome of a beautiful, independent woman. Blessed with a heart of gold, she is adored by everyone she comes across, except for the man she’s so deeply in love with. Being verbally abused and mistreated for having a little more curves than the average female, her self esteem is at an all time low. But what happens when she comes across a man that's crazy in love with all of her, inside and out; and gets a dose of how a woman is really suppose or be treated? Will she run into the arms of the one that loves her? Or, will she continue loving a man that doesn't? Meet Syion, the epitome of a great man. Working hard, paying bills and coming home to one woman is his definition of a real man. His daughter, and high school sweetheart of 12 years plus, are his world, Although, things seem perfect, they aren't. What happens when his heart goes astray, and the love he feels for his wife begins to fade away? Will those 12 years matter? The Secrets, lies, & deceit will leave you speechless. Get ready to experience a roller-coaster of emotions in this first installment of While He’s Sleeping She’s Creepin.
Blackbone 2
Caryn Lee - 2014
She is unsuccessful with finding her mother and on the verge of giving up. To make matters worse she is stressed out and tired of Smooth lying and cheating that she is prepared to leave him and raise her unborn child alone. An argument escalates and puts Ciara and her unborn child at risk. Will Ciara and her baby live? Smooth is trying to juggle three women and live three lives. Ciara has his heart. Kayla is business and pleasure. Rochelle shows back up from his past with a baby girl. Will Smooth be able to get out of this jam? Jasmine and Shawn are no longer sneaking around. Shawn is now creeping with a pretty young thang name Nisha. Jasmine finds out and put things to an end. Will Jasmine and Shawn last? Kelly is trying her best to accept the fact that Anthony could possibly have a baby on the way by Ebony. Anthony regrets having a one night stand with Ebony and doubts that the child Ebony is carrying is his. Ebony doesn't know who is the father of her unborn child because of her reckless behavior. She is upset that Anthony is in love with Kelly and tries her best to break up their relationship. A secret is revealed and Ebony life is turned upside down. Will Anthony be the father of Ebony's child?