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Side Wife


Chevone - 2014
    Tired of fighting for her marriage and dealing with a husband who wasn't ready to be committed– will Chantel leave Dedrick and his cheating ways, or will she continue to be a side wife?

Tru Love


Bree - 2016
    When Tru’s parents are murdered they become closer than ever. What happens when Tru and Sincere fall for the two people who they don’t want to love? Each other. Sincere is about to be the King of New York and has plans on taking over Miami. With family secrets surfacing and jealousy rising will he succeed or will someone he trusted his life with be his downfall? True love is hard, but it’s even harder when you’re running from it.

Lost in a Hitta's Love 3: The Royal Wedding


Antoinette Sherell - 2018
    Finally, all is right in their world, and the only thing they have to worry about is planning their wedding... or so they thought. Just when they figured nothing could go wrong with only days left before the wedding, blasts from their past causes doubt within them both. Quan and Ginger Heart have been living their best married lives with no friction or major issues other than the usual marital spats. However, when Liberty asks them to open their home to family for a few days before the wedding, it quickly causes drama in their household that they clearly saw coming. Wanting to appease the bride and groom to be, they try their best to accommodate everyone... even if it means possibly putting their solid marriage at risk. Follow the Hearts and Royals—two big, crazy families—as they come together to join two persons as one... if they make it to the altar.

HeartBeat


Carry Lowe - 2016
    She goes to school, and straight back home. There's a gang war brewing in her neighborhood of Bronx, New York, and she wants no part of it.Too bad her twin sister, Rain, has a knack for trouble, and brings the war right to Sunny's door. Being in the wrong place, at the wrong time, leaves them with two choices; join the gang or die.It's a simple decision really, when you think about it.But being in one of the most vicious gangs in New York is anything but simple. And the twins have to learn how to navigate these bloody waters. They'll have to learn to stand strong, or be put down.Fortunately for them, two of the most ruthless men in the gang, are willing to help them find their way. But these men were raised in the streets, growing up on a steady diet of blood and murder, they are more accustomed to pulling triggers, and burying bodies, than matters of the heart.But as they teach Sunny and Rain a few things about the more brutal parts of life, they'll learn a few in return, and maybe one of them is how it feels to fall in love.

Mesmerized By A Street King 2


Belleza - 2018
    Zayne is delivered the shock of his life when Qwinae resurfaces and drops a bomb on him that changes his life and everything that matters the most. Unsure if he can take her words at face value or not he vows to quickly find out. Asahd finally gives in to his feelings and accepts that he’s fell head over hills for Camille. Going against everything he stood for he opens his heart and welcome Camille into his world. But falling in love isn’t an easy thing to do when you have women that’s working hard to break your relationship apart. Meanwhile, Johan is finally seeing Tabitha’s true colors and secrets are revealed. When Johan is faced with the truth he vows that somebody must pay for the pain tugging at his heart. Although he wanted to step out fully of the game he’s forced to stay once a whirlwind of problems occur back to back. While the Moseley brothers are dealing with everything from the new beginnings to failing relationships they have enemies plotting to strip them of everything they’ve worked hard for. Will the brothers be able to get control of their personal lives and keep the streets under control? Will they end up having to choose between the streets and family? In the end of Camille and Kiera just might not be Mesmerized by a Street King anymore.

The Connect Who Took My Heart Away


Coco Shawnde - 2019
    Living with a man she's planning to depart from comes with more complications than the marriage itself. When Miani was put out with her four-year-old son, it broke her spirit and her heart. Miani becomes unsure of her future but running into her old friend Obasi might just change her outlook on life and love. Obasi Remy has been pumping vast quantities of artillery from the islands to flood the streets of St. Louis, making him the go to connect. Obasi is the Boss of all Bosses. Running into Miani reminds him of everything he’s missing in regards to having a woman in his life. She’s the one who got away and the only woman who can handle his aggressive demeanor. Reuniting just may be the best thing that could ever happen for both of them. Dice Howard has been drowning in despair since her husband's untimely demise. The only thing keeping her sane is her son. A night out grants her a chance encounter with the connect, Hosea Juelz. One night of passion leaves her wanting more, but at the same time ashamed for the feelings she holds for someone other than her deceased husband. With a close-knit family, her secretive relationship becomes everyone’s biggest question. Dice has chosen to keep it all hidden, but when you're with a connect, how far can a secret this big be held under the rocks?

A Distinguished Thug Stole My Heart: G & Nova


Meesha - 2017
    Tragedy and heartbreak follow her like a dark cloud blocking out the sunshine she so desperately seeks. After her ex boyfriend's abusive ways and infidelities leave her shattered, the last thing she is looking for is love. But, when her beauty and sexiness catches the eye of a handsome and distinguished thug named G, nothing can stop her from falling head over heels for the refined bad boy. But trouble looms over them in the form of Nova's ex man, who refuses to let go of what they had. Will Nova lose G's love because of a past she can't escape? Or will G's love prove to be a strong as his hustle? Sparks, bullets, and accusations fly non-stop in the drama-filled urban romance... A DISTINGUISHED THUG STOLE MY HEART.

Raised as a Goon 3: Against All Odds


ghost - 2017
     As soon as K.O. and JUICE are released from prison, they track down Taurus and snatch out his heart by touching those he love most. Time and time again, Taurus has proven that he's built to withstand the pressure, but will he be able to defeat the goon that raised him? Or will the young die-hard finally wilt from the heat of semi-automatic bullets? Only a true thinker with an assassin's heart can avoid what's aimed at Taurus, but he just might be the one to do it. By his side is PRINCESS, his baby mother, whose thirst for revenge will motivate them to go all out against their enemies. It's been said that God protects those who are good, but when the devil is the man who gave you life, nothing, absolutely nothing is sacred. When you're RAISED AS A GOON, you either kill or be killed.

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.

Power of Love: Infidelity, Love and Lies


Tynessa - 2017
    For eighteen years, she has been in love with only one man, and that man happens to be her best friend's husband, Mike. With a secret relationship that consisted of infidelity, love, and lies, Sarah nor Mike are ready to let go just yet. No matter how wrong it appears to be, Sarah feels in her heart that they were destined to be. Loving two women isn't easy, especially with the other woman being your wife’s best friend. Mike has been holding on to this secret for eighteen years with no intention of telling his lovely wife anytime soon. Yet, that isn't the only secret he's keeping from her, and it's something that will attach him to Sarah for the rest of their lives. Secure about her husband and best friend's relationship, Tiffany had never seen a problem with Sarah hanging with her husband when she wasn't present. In her mind, neither of them would ever cross that line. Will she forever be naïve when it comes to them, or will Tiffany start to put the puzzle together sooner than Mike and Sarah think? In this unfaithful love tale, loyalty, trust, and bonds are tested as we see just how powerful love can be.

Loving A Jamaican Boss


KB.Cole - 2016
    Forbidden love is exciting but when a baby's involved the secrets become too much for Moni to deal with. Being someone's little secret is only fun for so long and four years is too damn long. Tru is torn between love for the girl of his dreams and loyalty to his friend. Even though she understands his loyalty to her brother Moni feels like Tru should have her back and just tell Redd and be the man she needs. When she finds out she's pregnant again she's had enough, Tru has to decide. Dmitri is the youngest son of the head of the Jamaican Cartel, he's a boss in every sense of the word. He has everything he's ever wanted all he needs is someone to share it with. Love seemed elude him until a trip to the states to meet up with his friend leads him to love at first sight. But she's not ready to give love another try. Used to getting his way Dmitri knows that he’ll win her heart but things get complicated when he finds out who she really is. Will Moni stay in the shadows or move on? Will Tru man up or will his loyalty be stronger than love?

Baby Mama's Drama: Once A Dog, Always A Dog


Lady Lissa - 2017
    Their first date turns into what she assumed would be a full-blown relationship. Dominic, on the other hand, isn’t interested in any kind of relationship. In his eyes, he’s in the prime of his life. When Tisha’s mom drops a bomb on Dominic, how will he handle the news? Will he put on his grown man pants and do the right thing, or will he continue to do him, without worrying about the consequences of his actions? What will it take for him to grow up? Find out if a dog can change in this dramatic series…

Kissed By A Young Savage


K.B. Cole - 2017
    Planning and strategizing has always kept her sane, but now that her twenty-ninth birthday’s here, she starts to see the flaws in her perfectly thought out life. She has never had time for love or relationships. That’s never bothered her before, but now, she wants a family and she knows she has some changes to make before life passes her by. Tahir’s twenty-four and lives his life wild and free. When he finds himself in trouble with the law, he calls the attorney his aunt has on retainer. Sparks fly when they meet, and he’s determined to make her his, but he soon learns those sparks are only one sided. She turns him down, not knowing that only makes him more determined to have her. Tahir does everything he can to make himself a part of her life, but will the tactics he’s using backfire? One way, or another, he’s determined to be a permanent part of O’Niya’s life. He has no limit to the things he’ll do to win her heart, but even if she lets this ‘Young Savage,’ in, if his secrets are revealed, she may run away!

MONEY IS THE MOTIVE


Adrian Thomas - 2015
    You gotta throw a lil something out there for it to come back." From Memphis to Atlanta, Kema goes from country to lavish living. She's grimy and down right gritty, born with no filter. Every since the age of fifteen, she has held her own. Everyday of her life is a drama filled episode. Dimples is a beautiful down to earth girl that's trying to live comfortable. Stripping is getting is getting old to her but that's all she knows. Now that her baby daddy is out of jail things are looking up so she thinks. Shy and passive Tiana wants nothing more than to keep her grades up and finish school. Things take a drastic turn when she finds out that the person that she thought that she knew was her worst enemy.

Fallon and Wali: Rescued by a Savage


Saja Jay - 2017
    Born and raised in Somalia, she yearns to be loved and free in a world far away and nothing like her own. But living under the roof of her overprotective strict parents, she knows that what she wants is nothing more than a dream, and it could never be her reality. That is until her forbidden love interest, Shadi, an older man who she's grown to love and trust, promises to give her everything she’s hoped for and more. After an incident with her father goes too far, Shadi vows to protect Fallon and give her her heart’s desire if she agrees to run off to America with him. Thinking that the perfect life awaits her, she agrees with little hesitation, but what happens the second her feet land on the pavement in NYC is something she never expected. Being abandoned by the man she loves, Fallon is thrown in to the harsh world of drugs and sex trafficking. Her instincts jolt her into survival mode, and she has every intention of beating the odds and escaping with her life. Wali is the savage king of the concrete jungle who commands respect with his presence alone. To the world, he’s a ruthless thug with no heart, but raising his younger sister Yaya by himself, he develops a soft side that only a select few get to see. When fate brings him to Fallon, something about her piques his interest and he wants nothing more than to get to know the girl behind the sad eyes. When something tragic happens to someone he loves, Fallon becomes a distant memory, and Wali is on a mission to destroy and conquer. Join Fallon and Wali as they try to survive the mean streets of New York and the hand that they’ve been dealt. Find out if Wali can be Fallon’s knight in shining armor or will she end up having to be his?