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Gunplay & LeTavia 2: Shawty Want a Thug


Leo Sullivan - 2017
    However, the time has come for him to get her back and he’s determined to have her as the lady by his side. LeTavia is on her way home from a difficult trip to the clinic, her first step to wash away her past, when she sees Gunplay for the first time in months, looking even more irresistible than ever before. He’s the same old Gunplay, the roughest kind of thug, but there is something else. The savage in him is even wilder than ever before as he struggles to fulfill his need to conquer New York at all costs. Can they put the past behind them and move on to be the couple they once were? Gunplay is a hustler in every sense of the word, and that fact has only grown over the last few months since he’s been away. With Cutta in prison, he puts in place his plan to dominate the entire city of New York, but the more he pushes on, it seems to him that he’s greatly underestimated his opponent. In the midst of dealing with the war he’s waging in the streets, he’s also dealing with learning to control his ruthless ways. So use to shooting first and asking no questions at all, his mental stability is put to the test. Will LeTavia’s confession about what happened between she and Cutta push him over the edge? Love and loyalty. These are both things that Gunplay & LeTavia crave. But can love and loyalty be intertwined peacefully and last amid the dark evils of street life?

Danity & Kayne: A Street Love In Miami


Antronette - 2016
    She's the owner of a booming private school in Miami, her relationship with her man Mitchell is promising and life couldn't be any better. Or so she thought. A chance encounter with one of her students' father turned her world upside down. She never expected to fall for the King of the streets.Single father, Kayne Grant is feared by many and wears his title as Florida's Connect proudly. He rules the state with an iron fist like any Jamaican Rude Bwoy would. Nothing moves period, without his approval. He has a lot of money, power and respect. He also has his fair share of women. But when he meets the beautiful, complicated and feisty Danity, who also happens to be the owner of his daughters’ private school, she gives him a run for his money.Follow Danity and Kayne on their roller coaster ride of a relationship. What happens when a good girl falls for a Rude Bwoy? Will she be able to tame the beast in him? Or will his many women and ties to the streets tear apart their perfect fairytale?

Shawty Fell In Love With A Hustla 3


Lucinda John - 2015
    When she realize that her judge is her mother, she is left wanting answers. Will her mother save her? or l will she abandon her like she did eighteen years ago? Finding Shantika in her burning house has Journi on beast mode. Thinking it's someone from his past he goes back to his hometown to wreck hovac. With bodies dropping left to right he is determined to figure out who's behind taking the love of his life out. What he does discovers has him question his whole relationship. Geek has everything a young boss could have except the love of his life. He settles for being with Tangi out of default as he sit around and watch Karrueche be happy with another man. Unbeknownst to him he's sleeping with the enemy and his life could be in danger in more ways than one. Join these characters on this final hectic ride where blood will shed, the truth will come to light, and hearts will be broken.

Ain't No Wifey


Jahquel J. - 2014
    To wives, she’s a home-wrecking, gold-digging whore. But to their husbands she’s the best they ever had. To her family, she’s simply Minka: a girl whose mother swept her under the rug so no one will ever know about her or her absentee father. Minka lives the life most want: nice car, house and endless amounts of money. But is she happy? As always, when one door closes another one opens. Just when Minka gave up on love, she meets a Micah. Micah shows Minka that a man should value his woman and she was made to be a wife. While falling head over heels with Micah, will everything come crashing down when Micah finds out about her past? Or will Micah also have a couple of skeletons in the closet as well? Follow Minka down a road of finding herself. Will she ever find out who her father is or has he been closer to her all along? Will Minka finally find her role as a Wife or will she remain Ain’t no Wifey?

A Boss Gave Me the Best Love


Antoinette Sherell - 2019
    After witnessing his fiancée’s death and being left alone to raise his daughter, falling in love again is the last thing on his mind. However, when a total stranger risks her life to help him, he finds himself enthralled with the beauty who swooped in to save the day. Sova Blow is fed up with love. After wasting her best years on men who couldn’t see her worth, she decides to focus on herself while enjoying the single life. That is until unusual circumstances place the alluring Supreme into her world and leaves her wondering if love isn't so bad after all. They say when someone isn’t looking for love, that is exactly when they find it. Will these two broken hearts find love in each other, or will their pasts keep them from the best love they could ever have?

Harlee and Kayo: The Street Legacy Continues


K.C. Mills - 2016
    His circle is small, only consisting of his cousin, Davoni, who was more like a brother, and his business associates June and Jy Frost. Life wasn’t perfect, but it was damn good. Kayo had money, respect, and no real worries to speak of. The only thing that he could see upgrading was his love life. Being the faithful and loyal type, Kayo had put eight years in with is current situation, Sienna Jackson, but things just weren’t like they used to be. So, when he laid eyes on Harlee Starr, a new and happening Atlanta R&B Diva, he found himself intrigued. Unfortunately for him, the night they crossed paths just happened to be one of the worst nights of Harlee’s life. She had no interest in entertaining Kayo. Not pressed for attention from any female, Kayo kept it moving and didn’t let it bother him. But fate had other plans, and they soon crossed paths again. From the outside looking in, Harlee Starr had the perfect life. She was on top of the charts thanks to a musical make over by Atlanta's hottest producers, Jy and Jy Frost, but everything is not always what it seems. Harlee's life is so far from perfect that it would make your head spin. Her career and one-sided relationship with local rap artist Razz, has her in a downward spiral, that is until Kayo forces his way into her life. Feeling bad about the way she put him off after their first encounter, she requests a do over and the two have a chance to get cozy. Harlee falls immediately because Kay is like a breath of fresh air and exactly what she needs. Unfortunately, those closest to her are against the union. Hannah, her manager, sees Kayo as a distraction, while her best friend, Kazz, thinks feels like Harlee is in over her head with Kayo’s lifestyle. Will these two figure out how to blend their worlds, or will the people around them play a role in keeping them apart? Welcome all this Harlee and Kayo love story, as the street Legacy continues.

Neva Seen a Thug Cry


Tamala Cornish - 2015
    She lacked confidence and often shied away from everyone in the world except her grandmother and best friend, Noelle. The only time Simone isn’t afraid to shine is on the basketball court. Simone didn’t know the hidden beauty she possessed and probably never would have until she met Que. Que, a big-time drug dealer in the heart of Atlanta, had it made. He was handsome, wealthy and every nigga wanted to be him and every female wanted him. When he notices Simone, he makes up his mind that he has to have her. He brings out the best in Simone, all while keeping her a secret afraid of her interfering with his reputation. Will the unlikely pair find true love or will it lead to a devastating heartbreak?

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?

Heartbeat of the Block: A Street King's Love


A'zayler - 2016
    Thriving off the respect of others while enjoying the perks of being hood rich, the pair effortlessly dominate any and everything they’re a part of. Though they’re nothing more than friends, the inner fire that burns on the inside of them both for the other, is starting to become unbearable. Lu is well known in the streets for being Brasi’s first lady, and because of this, things between her and her longtime boyfriend are diminishing. Loving Brasi with everything in her, but still drawing the line at their friendship, Lu’s able to balance it all out, until Brasi presents his truest feelings to her. A young street king and a self-made boss in his own right, Brasi Gibson is living the life. He’s got money, women, and anything materialistic at the tip of his fingers, but all of that means nothing to him without true love. Having always known that Lu was indeed made for him, Brasi doesn’t stress her personal life until it starts to get in his way. Accustomed to getting anything he wants, he feels as if Lu is no different and disregards everything in his way of having her. Breon is Lu’s younger sister and has pretty much been along for the ride. Never challenging Lu or getting involved in anything that has to do with the streets, Breon lives a pretty peaceful life. However, all of that is quickly dismissed once Brasi’s right hand man, Wren Moore, starts to pursue her. Street and as hood as they come, Wren is fearless and sees no boundaries when it comes to the things he wants. The only problem with that is, the one thing he really wants, he can’t have. Breon seems to fight him at every turn, but being the persistent young hustler that he is, he weakens her and quickly captures her heart. Find out just how far these men will go to obtain the heartbeat of their blocks.

When A Bad Boy Wants Your Heart 2


Sephiri J - 2019
    Shutting everyone out, including Bo, City is forced to come to grips with the fact that the people around him might not have his family's best interest at heart, and he doesn't know who to trust. Will he uncover the snakes around him before it's too late? Bo can't help that the trust issues she had from her past relationship are leaking over into her relationship with City. And when he disappears for days, they only begin to get worse. Still, she can't help the connection she feels with City as he stays on her mind non-stop. Ultimately, she sees that he feels the same way about her when he finally lets her in. But with a lot of negative outside influences including her ex-fiancé, her judgmental family, and women from City's past threatening their new relationship, will the two of them be able to ride and allow their love to grow? Or will they crash and burn? Sade is left stunned by Summer's allegation that Greg has been cheating and is about to be a father for the second time. But after she confronts him, she's left lost and even more confused, not knowing who to believe or what her next move should be. She is well aware that love can leave you blind, and she doesn't want to make the wrong decision. But will she be able to separate the truth from the lies? Or will she let her feelings for Greg cloud her judgment and block any possibility of love with new options right under her nose? Find out how the story unfolds in book two of When a Bad Boy Wants Your Heart.

Caught Up Luvin' A Beast 3


Tina J. - 2016
    Arnold couldn't deal with her being deceitful and reverted to being single; leaving Stella pregnant and alone. Reggie saw first hand how much of a hard time his girl was having and vowed to find the man soon, so she could stop being paranoid and sleep better. Unfortunately, when he goes to the place he assumes Collin is, he stumbles across another secret that his baby mama Judy was hiding. When he comes face to face with it, disappointment and anger takes over, which will leave people begging for their life. Promise has committed the ultimate betrayal in Hurricane's eyes. Not only was it revenge but she'd done it with her ex. Janice sees what happened as a way into his life to try and take her spot, but Sydney is still lurking around as well; looking for a way back to him. All he wants to do now, is run his club, and move on, but can he do that when Promise owns his heart? No matter how much he tries to get away from her something continues to drive them closer together. Will the two of them ever find true love, or is it better to leave well enough alone? Find out if Promise leaves or if her getting caught up luvin a beast is worth sticking around.

Q And Harlem 2: Blindsided By A Love Affair (Q & Harlem)


Shaytrece - 2015
    Q and Harlem had finally agreed on a place to relocate their family, but after the drama with the club, their move has been postponed until further notice. Even though Q wants to go legit and keep his hands clean, the streets won’t allow it. Harlem tries to help Q as much as possible, but with two children to look after and trying to make sure her family remains strong, Harlem doesn’t know which way to turn. Once she thinks everything has died down, she realizes it is just the calm before her storm. Presley and Nae are working out the kinks in their relationship and he is trying to hang in there with Nae, but doesn’t know how much more he can take with her insecurities about their relationship. Meanwhile, Preston and Rena are doing great until a tragic situation strikes their home and turns it upside down. Now Pres is dealing with two wars; one in the streets and the other at home. With all their individual chaos going on, a major situation happens that stuns the family as a whole and forces their hands into showing the world the true definition of family. Once the family is hit with the reality of the situation, all hell breaks loose, leaving them to wonder which way to turn next.

Saved By A Kingpin


Chase Sidora - 2016
    Not only that, she is strikingly gorgeous, witty, and smart. But she is also damaged. No matter how many great qualities she possesses; Riley has ended up scorned by love time and time again. This time though, when love leaves her with absolutely nothing and she is ready to call it quits once and for all, she finds refuge in an unlikely place. Mason Moore is handsome, wealthy, and noble. But for every positive attribute there is an even stronger, much more ruthless quality hidden underneath the surface. Growing up the son of a street legend in Passaic, New Jersey’s Aspen Place Projects, Mase has been groomed for the street life ever since he could remember. So when Mase inherited his title of Kingpin along with all the burdens that came along with it when his father was murdered in cold blood he was up for the challenge. Along with his childhood friend Steele, Mase has prided himself on his ability to continue to build and grow the organization that was handed to him with ease… that is until money turns up missing and a new flame threatens to knock him off of his square. Riley and Mase hit it off instantly and seem to be made for each other but can they really trust the fairytale their connection appears to be? Is it real or is their love circumstantial? Are they entertaining the idea of something that isn’t meant to last? With both their pasts hell bent on being a part of their futures, falling in love with each other could cost Mase and Riley not only their relationship but also their lives.

Lil Mama From The Projects 3


Mz. Toni - 2016
    It seems like no matter how good of a person she is, she just can't seem to get her happily ever after. She decides to just focus on herself and her children, and put her relationship with Mega on the back burner. When she becomes more involved in her own life and less involved in anything else irrelevant, a new relationship develops. Just when things seem to be getting better, drama is around the corner and snakes are lurking and waiting to snatch her happiness right from under her. Will Cherish finally get her happily ever after? Will that happiness be with Mega or will they go their separate ways and find love elsewhere?

Addicted to a Dirty South Thug 2


Shan - 2016
    "No fear and no more running," she tells herself, but with Khi's overwhelming baby mama drama and heat from the Prince brothers, she finds every excuse she can to run from her one true love. Khi is trying everything to get a hold on his life. After getting Dae out the way, the problems seem to continue to fall into his lap. With trying to figure out if Selena is really playing for the other team and keeping an eye on Briana, his love and attention for Cuba seems to fall in last place. With the threat of losing Cuba on his shoulders, will Khi make the right the decision and choose the woman that he's been waiting his whole life for? And what happens when decisions made causes brother to be against brother? They are in the middle of a war, how will they come out on top if they're beefing with each other? KaeDee is no longer able to keep the cool demeanor that he is known for having once he realizes that it's more to Deonna's suicide. Once a pretty Detective walks into his life and turns things upside down for him, KaeDee finds out the woman he married is only one of many. It all seems to break him down and forces him to be angry at the world, even his brothers. Mistakes are made and KaeDee is unable to keep it together and is quickly falling apart, but what happens when the one person he's never noticed is the one to piece him back together? In the midst of all the madness, will KaeDee see that his true soulmate had been hiding in the shadows all along. Dae's finally forced to face his problems now that he has nowhere to turn. Realizing that the only person that he could count on is the one to put him in his predicament, will Dae finally get his life together or will it be too late for him? The newest addition to the Prince brothers saga is home. The wild hair, funny looking eyes Cassidy has touched down and back to claim the only woman he's ever loved but things won't be so easy for him. His past issues was never resolved and the secret he's been holding onto has no choice but to be revealed. He works hard to fix all the issues he's caused. Once the smoke finally clears, will Cassidy have his woman, or will end up paying for more of his mistakes in the end? Things are just heating up in this installment of Addicted To a Dirty South Thug.