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Shadow of A Gangsta
Latoya Nicole - 2018
Shadow Hoover, tired of living in the background of his brothers, decides to be trained by Lucifer his self. Wanting to make a name for himself, he decides to come out of retirement without his brothers. Gangsta has never been one to back down from a challenge... With Shadow looking to him for guidance, G looks at it as an opportunity to get back in the game... Shadow is now ready to take on his new job as a hit man, but the first job he takes jeopardizes the entire Hoover family. With his wife ready to leave, and his brother’s lives on the line, Shadow May have bitten off more than he could chew. All hell has broken loose, and an old enemy is back to destroy the Hoovers once and for all. Who will come out on top as the Hoovers are forced into one last hoorah.
Finding My Way Back to Love 3
Diamond D. Johnson - 2017
Sometimes, it’s better to just walk away from certain things, than to keep stringing it along because you only continue to hurt each other. That’s what’s happening between Kennedy and Mustafa. The two of them have been through so much to the point that it’s hard for them to get it right. Although Mustafa seems to be over what took place between Kennedy and Marcus years ago, will he ever be able to fully trust Kennedy again? Not only that, but what will happen between Marcus and Mustafa? Is he really ready to risk his freedom and risk being absent in his children’s lives just so he can handle Marcus? This book is filled with so many twist and turns, but hopefully when it all comes down, Kennedy and Mustafa will be able to find their way back to love.
She's Different From The Other Ones
DeeAnn - 2017
So lets neglect the what ifs and make it do what it does.” Wale. Amari White is an amazing tattoo artist residing in Birmingham, AL. After a relationship that went south, she clung to being an independent boss. No man, no worries. That is, until she meets the man of the city, Roman Smiley and he sweeps her off her feet. Every woman needs a man that can yoke her up and lay down the law. Roman possesses a boss status and hood mentality. His grind is ambitious. What he says, goes. Could he be what Mari needs? Or is his lifestyle too much? Everyone has a secret they’re afraid will get out. What’s yours? Jersey Love is a nutritionist at the local Woman and Children’s hospital. She’s a single mother raising her son, Josiah and getting used to the new scenery of Birmingham. There’s just one thing; she’s harboring a secret. On the run from her past demons, she runs right into the arms of Sincere “Sin” Peters. Sin is gentle, yet demands respect. He wants to take care of Jersey and Josiah. However, it’s up to her to let him. Will Jersey allow herself to get comfortable and fall in love? Or will she run Sin away before it’s too late?
Dark Knights & Summer Daze
A.J. Davidson - 2018
College was a breeze to her, there wasn't a man in the picture to distract her from her goals, it was all about her. Graduation was right around the corner and nothing could knock her off her square. That is until a horrible tragedy happens and Summer starts to play detective, not knowing it would lead her down the same path and soon someone would be after her too. Trench Knight is everything a woman could ask for. Handsome and charming, with a certified attitude to match, he pretty much had it all. What he didn’t have though, was a woman to tame the beast within him. Coming from a rough background, for once he wanted to live his life the right way. Meeting Summer came right on time. What Knight didn’t know was they have a common enemy and things aren't always what they seem to be. Throwing caution to the wind, Summer falls for Knight faster than expected. But, regardless of how happy you are together there is always someone in the corner plotting to take everything from you. With Summers life in his hands, Knight has a choice to choose between love and loyalty. Will he end up being Summer’s Knight in thugged out armor or will the tables turn and she realizes that even Knights can be your worst nightmare?
His Thug Love Got Me Feenin'
E Shanie - 2018
If she did, that meant she had to let out secrets she was not ready to reveal. D'Eric has been wondering for years what would make his best friend leave him without so much as a goodbye. Getting word of her surprising return was a bittersweet moment. Raniya returns home, and everything gets chaotic. Past issues come forth, and D'Eric and Raniya have to face each other to work out their problems. Saderia had been hiding her relationship for some time. Find out what happens when she has to either expose her relationship or lose her man.
Royal Majesty 2: A Dope Boy Love Story
Chrissy J - 2017
I remember feeling Polo throwing me on the floor and covering me with his body before everything went black… Were there any fatalities when Majesty’s home was the center of a violent shoot out? The crew is back, and with the mystery of who ordered the hit on Majesty’s house still unsolved, tensions begin to run high. More drama unfolds as Lisa reveals the shocking truth that Majesty is the father of her daughters. Is she the number one suspect on who ordered the shooting? Fearing rejection from Majesty, Lisa is planning secret movements to get what she wants, only when it backfires on her, what will she do to fix it? Pregnant, Royal is trying to handle all the drama being tossed her way. Possibly being the stepmother to a set a twins she hardly knows is a hard pill to swallow. But handling a baby mother who didn’t know how or when to stay in her lane was equally as tough. An overwhelming feeling of uneasiness nags at Royal, giving her the feeling that something detrimental is just over the horizon. At this point, all Royal could do pray to the man above that her man would come back to her and their unborn child. With the shooting, and Chinx still missing, Majesty and the men are suiting up for war. The plan is simple. Kill everything in their paths, and stop Chinx’s money flow. Only those things seemed drastic enough to get Chinx out of hiding. Anger is a red haze over Majesty’s eyes and he will stop at nothing to find answers. Anybody is liable to face his wrath if they took part in the violent shootout at his home. Those who put his family in danger would pay for their actions. Almost losing the two people he holds dear to his heart, Majesty felt true fear as it flowed and entwined throughout his whole being. That was something he promised never to feel again. What will happen in Royal Majesty 2? 1-CLICK Your copy and FIND OUT!!
Pray You Catch Me
Dominique Thomas - 2017
One false move and I could fall but the scary thing was I was okay with that. Mickey was a seemingly normal college student that had everything going for herself. She managed to stay a float until she met Cobain. He was everything that she didn't need but something that she desperately wanted. He made falling feel so good and while Mickey wanted to be everything that was expected of her she wanted her own happiness more. (this book contains domestic violence situations and is a standalone book)
A Bad Boy Stole My Heart 2: A Detroit Love Story
Londyn Lenz - 2018
Unfortunately, good days only last so long. Her world comes crashing down when Yatta believes Erin has been setting him and his crew up by working with her family. Erin has no idea what’s going on, and on top of that Yatta’s baby mama Cleo is claiming to be pregnant by him again. Dreka and Zamir were going strong considering Zamir’s mother and her drama. However, Tia would not let go of what she had with Zamir which ultimately causes friction between the two. When it’s all said and done, Tia just might be the one with the last laugh. Cassidy's fate lies in the hands of German, Alaric’s hardcore dad. German is determined to not let his son fall victim of love. His desperate attempt may have gone too far when he ends Cassidy and Alaric’s relationship before it even begins. Set-ups, trust, and lines will be crossed in this final installment. Find out if these young girl’s will regret letting a bad boy steal their heart.
Angel And Heaven 2: A True Love Story
Heiress - 2018
Hearts gets broken. Lies are told. Trust is lost. Heaven made a decision led by hurt and pain. That decision just may be the end of her heart and sanity. She allows her emotions toward Angel to cloud her judgement on how she truly feels about him. She thought she was done deciding on how her life would go but she had no idea of the decisions she will be forced to make. One major one being the choice between Angel and Brandon. Angel is not letting go of Heaven easy. The fight has just begun and he's willing to die for love. With having a baby and a crazy ex, problems will occur. His loyalty will be yet again tested. He has his son to think about now so he can no longer be selfish. He will soon have a decision to make as well. The decision to stick by his father's side who is his blood or choose a lover who wants nothing to do with him. The fight is on. These two individuals are about to get tested in the worst way. Blood versus Love. Who will win? Can two lovers be together despite their family's feud or will their bloodline only lead them to death? Sit back and put your seatbelts on because this will be a very emotional rollercoaster in the finale of Angel and Heaven's love story.
Loving A Borrego Brother
Johnni Sherri - 2018
But when the girl’s hearts are captivated by the Borrego brothers, several secrets are kept and many lies are told. Risa is a twenty year old college student who’s been trapped in a four year abusive relationship with her boyfriend,Zo. After his last brutal attack Risa finally decides she’s had enough and leaves him for good. She later falls for the smart and sexy businessman, Micah Borrego. And while they hit it offalmost immediately, Micah battles with a serious sex addiction and fails to fully commit. Romi the second eldest sister at nineteen years old, is still trying to figure out life after high school. After Dre Borrego, tells her that he doesn’t want to be in a relationship, she finds herself running through one man after another, attempting to mend her broken heart. Raina whom they all affectionately call Baby Girl,experiences both, love and heartbreak, for the very first time at the hands of Damien Borrego. Damien finds himself struggling to hold out for this young girl, but the convenient sex that comes along with his popularity and family name gets him every time. Finally, the feistiest sister of them all at eighteen years old, is Raquel, a talented musician with a non-existent social life. Melo Borrego, takes on the difficult challenge of trying to break down the iron-clad walls she has built up around her heart. Find out what happens in this roller coaster of a love storywhen secrets and lies unravel and the hearts of sisters are put on the line for the infamous Borrego brothers.
Loved by a Memphis Hoodlum 3
B. Love - 2018
In the finale of “Loved by a Memphis Hoodlum”, Ives must choose between her vow of never returning to the business or avenging the wrongs done to her family. Wren must choose between her guilt and the punishment of her actions or leaving Memphis and her family altogether. And Maverick… Maverick is left with the toughest choice of all. One choice by one woman has the power to change the lives of everyone in her circle. As death, deceit and disloyalty consume the Gaye sisters… their only hope is the love and loyalty of their Memphis hoodlums… the Humphreys brothers.
Tampering with A Thug's Heart 2
Coco Shawnde - 2018
Louis with heavy news. He has to make a decision that possibly could cost him. It seems his past has come back to haunt him after years of maturing into a new man. Tiphani has been through a lot as it is, but the intruder that robbed Israel home is set on making her life more miserable than ever before. Being hospitalized isn't her only setback, and it's a family effort to assure she has a full recovery. Depression sinks in under her new circumstances that may be permanent, and it drives a wedge between her and Israel. Israel has to accept all the new changes and stand tall through it all. Nothing between the two feels like it used to, and they both can attest to it. Tiphani learns soon that with change, she has to make adjustments. The question is, will she be able to? Israel wants nothing but the best for Tiphani, even if he has to let the love of his life go free. But, then again, he knows he can't allow her to go too far. When the tension grows unbearable, Tiphani does the unthinkable that pushes Israel over the edge. Indulge in the turning events and see how problems are resolved as more fall through.
Hooked 2: Addicted to A Supreme Love
Bianca Marie - 2018
The man who helped her, who became her saving grace, is now the man who’s caused all of her pain. She doesn’t think she could ever forgive Supreme for his role in her parents' death, but they say that word love is a strong magnet. And when two people's chemistry is magnetic, it's impossible to let it go that easily. Supreme loves Denim with all his heart. He’s done some things in the past that he’s not proud of, but he only wants her forgiveness. When enemies came lurking from the past, Supreme has no choice but to do what he has to do in order to keep him and his family safe. Hopefully, Love shall reign supreme, but if it doesn’t, someone has to lose. And Supreme is determined it won’t be him. Then you have Unique. She has a thirst for revenge that she’s not letting go. She just can’t shake the thought of Choppa getting one over on her. She was raised as a goon, but goons have hearts too. And hers is broken by the man she loves without a doubt. She only has herself to blame when a secret comes out about her that she’s been holding back for years. Black doesn’t know which way to go with Unique. One minute, she wants to be his lady, and the next minute she wants to be a killer in the streets. He’s tired of the back and forth, but when her secret is revealed, he doesn’t know if he can move past it. In this installment of Hooked, these two couples go through the rollercoaster ride of emotions. Come and take a ride with them as they try to figure out is love even worth it?
Trippin' Off A Crazy Hood Love
Kelly Marie - 2018
There are no women who would do anything to have a balling boss or street king. And there are no dope boys! This is a story about love and how unpredictable it really can be. Meet Immanuel ‘Manny’ West, a pretty boy, ladies’ man, who prides himself on bagging the baddest women Harlem has to offer. He is a player and makes no apologies for it. His reputation as the man who loves too many bitches to settle down doesn’t stop women from throwing themselves at him. He knows he has a rep to keep and would rather die than be seen with a chick who wasn’t up to his standards… that was until he crossed paths with Rai-Elle. Rai-Elle isn’t your typical hood beauty that catches all the niggas’ eyes, the one who the bad boy sees and just has to have no matter what. No, Rai-Elle or just Rai, as she liked to be called, spent most of her life being invisible. And when people did see her, they saw a dude from her tomboyish looks and swag. What started out as a defense mechanism ends up being the same thing that Manny likes about her, even though he doesn’t want to. Will he knock down that wall she so desperately hangs on to or will he allow his friends, his rep and the pressures of life to walk away from the one woman who may not look like she fits him but is everything he ever needed nonetheless? Then there is Gideon West, Manny’s younger brother, who is following in his brother’s footsteps of having the baddest females on his arm. One day he comes across Lyriq, a chick who could never get the time of day from him just from how she looked and dressed. A friend dares Gideon to talk to her, and not being one to back down, he accepts the dare. But unintentionally, he ends up falling for Lyriq in a way he never saw coming. But what happens when Lyriq discovers the truth just as Gideon finds himself unable to live without this girl? Find out what happens when these two brothers encounter women they never thought they would even look twice at and try to deal with the way they are trippin’ off a crazy hood love.
He Ain't Your Ordinary Bae
Tay Mo'Nae - 2018
The only thing missing are the kids he plans to have with Toya. Toya on the other hand is focused on her career and has no time for kids. That along with another secret Toya has may stop the wedding before it can happen. Will Toya give in to Dayon's request for children? Can she keep the ultimate secret from Dayon until they say I do? Ryder's only priority is taking care of her ill little brother. This wasn't how she envisioned her life but when her parents abandon their responsibilities she has no choice but to provide for her brother, even if that means sacrificing her dignity and stripping. One chance encounter may just change Ryder's life forever but at what cost? Can she stay focused or will her heart's desires take over? Amina and Quentin are what everyone refers to as "relationship goals" but behind close doors they fight constantly about Amina's chosen profession, stripping. All the love in the world can't make Quentin accept her job and this causes more drama than either of them are prepared to deal with. The arguing and stress will cause one of them to stray only to realize in the end it was a mistake. Will Amina and Quentin be able to work through their drama and make the love last or will it be too much to handle? Will love make Amina reconsider her job? Love is a powerful thing and in this standalone novel, everyone is faced with decisions about their love and personal lives that they never expected. Who will end up with who? How many regrets will their be in the end?