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Mama Don't Like Ugly


Rekaya Gibson - 2011
    Her mama finds her dark skin repulsive, so she abuses and neglects her. Also, she constantly compares Dana to her light-skinned sister. Regardless of Dana's unconditional love for her mama, she still encounters a cycle of torment. Will mama finally realize that Dana is a beautiful person in spite of her dark skin or will she continue to spew those hateful words, "Mama don't like ugly?"

Lil Baby Ridin' For A Hitta: A Standalone Novel


Myia White - 2017
    For reasons beyond her Blue can’t seem to get his life together and love her the right way. She has hope for her relationship until Blue becomes more of a hassle instead of her man. Blue’s inconsiderate ways drives her into the arms of a friend. Blue secretly sees this friend as competition cause Blue knows he can’t compete where he doesn’t compare. Trench is a hustler that has life figured out but not without a couple of war wounds. He focuses on his money and finding ways to improve himself. Out of the blue his life is turned upside down when his friend needs his help. Knowing better than to get his heart involved he’s left wondering how does he get his peace of mind back. With Anika finding a new love interest in her friend Trench, Blue is left on the outside and he’s not feeling it. He has a plan and if Anika doesn’t get with the program he will do everything in his power to make Anika Suffer the consequences. Lil Baby Ridin’ For a Hitta is about finding the right person to ride for and showering them with your love. Don’t get it twisted though because anyone who stands in the way of Lil Baby Ridin’ for her man will meet the Hitta himself and be left breathless.

Godfather Of Atlanta


Cole Hart - 2018
    Certified and ruthless, Young Hollywood is worth a half a million before the age of sixteen, and is well on his way until tragedy strikes. Young Hollywood s home is invaded, and his son is held for ransom. Violated, blood thirsty and reckless, he vows for revenge as he combs the city for answers. Once inside the Georgia Penal System, Young Hollywood continues on his ruthless traits until he is placed on high max with hardened criminals. There, Young Hollywood meets up with a man he never knew before. After they untie, the real A-Town Veteran is released from prison after serving twenty straight years, but not before sucking up every piece of game and knowledge he could. This entertaining triumph goes from the streets, to the prison system and to the corporate world of record labels and rap entertainment. This highly anticipated, descriptive urban novel about crime, corruption and passion in Atlanta's own underworld will have you on your toes from the first page to the very last. This is one masterpiece you'll never want to end.

A Hustler's Tears: A Haitian Love Story


Natisha Raynor - 2016
    Emilie is devastated and is unable to hide it. Her devastation pushes Truth away because he feels that she should put her feelings aside and ride for him. The more Emilie acts out the more it pushes Truth away and the both of them begin to fear that the damage isn't able to be undone. Samir Adams is happily married and faithful. His only flaw is running the streets, but he has no intention of stopping any time soon. Going for a short visit to North Carolina to visit his God brother, Jules Baptiste, changes Samir's life in more ways than one. On top of being shot, he discovers that his wife, Charity, isn't who he thinks she is, and it rips his heart from his chest. Samir vows to never love again, but once he meets a sexy pharmacist, he has to ask himself if that vow is actually a realistic one. Crucial and his girl, Kennedi, are settled into their new home in Miami and waiting for the birth of their child. Life is great until a freak accident breaks both of their hearts and changes the course of their relationship. Crucial doesn't know how to handle his grief, and it's not the first time that he pushes Kennedi away, but it could be his last. Fed up with his treatment of her, Kennedi begins to question if they are meant to be. Truth, Samir, and Crucial play no games in the streets, but their women are their weakness, and they all learn the hard way that hustlers feel pain too.

HOW TO KILL: ..a mocking bird..


James Boss - 2019
    Some humor about the Democracy and Feudal State of Tonga....and the centuries old struggle between the commoners, trying to be free....with the Feudal System keeping them under its control.

Her So Called Husband


Chenell Parker - 2014
    Cherika, his wife and mother of his kids, has held him down through thick and thin. However, Alexus, his side chick, is the one who holds his heart. Cherika loves Dre with every fiber of her being and she is not going down without a fight. Meanwhile, Alexus questions if loving Dre was a mistake from the start. Dre's cousin, Keanna, has an agenda of her own, but who's side is she really on? After all is said and done, who will be the last woman standing in this suspenseful, jaw dropping love drama? Find out what happens when lies are told and secrets are revealed in this enthralling beginning series of Her So Called Husband.

Split: A Memoir of Divorce


Suzanne Finnamore - 2008
    At once quite funny, achingly sad, and unflinchingly fierce, Split speaks to anyone who's endured the end of a relationship.

A Tangled Legacy


Jazz Singh - 2017
    Known as a predator in the business world and a bastard in the media, he cannot forgive his mother for the unwavering love she bears his unknown father, the man who abandoned her...and his son. Then there's Jahnavi, his dream woman. How can he ask her to accept his love and share the shame that is his burden?

Bitter Bitches


Bridgette I'esha - 2015
    However, one friend’s betrayal is likely to cause years of their friendship to go down the drain. Watch as secret’s turn worlds upside down in this page turning drama filled, hood story. Paris is a caseworker at Social Services. After coming across her boyfriend, Legend’s name on a client’s case as the father of another woman's child, will she continue to ride for her man? Or, will she leave him in the dust? Sanai and Knowledge seems like the perfect couple to those on the outside. But truth be told, they are far from perfect. Sanai has suspicions that Knowledge is cheating once again, but with who is the worst part of it all. Jade has betrayed her best friend, Sanai in the worst way by sleeping with her boyfriend Knowledge. Will Jade break up Sanai’s happy home and go from side-chick to wifey? Or, will she end up hurting her own feelings by being so envious? Bitter Bitches will take you on wild journey that can only lead to nothing but drama and mayhem.

Kingpin Wifeys Part 8: The Season Finale


K. Elliott - 2014
    The women, Lani, Starr and Jada are back and facing their biggest challenges of the season. All hell will break loose as the women fight to hold on to the people and things they love. There will be love found and love lost. For Lani will she finally put Black behind her and start anew with Shakur? Will Starr and Trey ever get back together or has their time pass by? And will Jada and Shamari get themselves out of a difficult situation with Craig or will the law finally catch up to them? Part 8 is filled with the twist and turns you never saw coming!

She Makes the Dopeboys Go Crazy 2: The Finale


B. Love - 2016
    Word has been spread that he is now under the protection of John the Baptist. No one... and I mean no one will bring him any harm for Salem or anyone else." - Nasir In a matter of days, Meya's life changed drastically. Not only did she learn that her father was behind the murder of Salem's parents, but that Salem planned to seek revenge - turning him into her most dangerous enemy instead of her most dangerous ally. As if that wasn't enough to crush her soul, Meya finds out that the man that has been targeting them is not only her enemy, but her lover. Nasir's true identity as John the Baptist is revealed. When Meya finds out, Nasir admits that she'd been the target all along... but more than that... she had become his heart and hope for a normal future. It was never in his plans to fall for her, but Nasir was just as susceptible to Meya's alluring aura as anyone else. Her ability to make the dope boys go crazy has put her in a position to be taken from Memphis and held captive by the man she loathes most. Will she somehow slip from Nasir's grip and into Salem's arms? Or will her search for love and happiness die in the hands of the man who promised to give her both? Read the finale of She Makes the Dopeboys Go Crazy to find out!

Love via Arranged Marriage...


Nidhi Singh - 2016
    Their persistent urging and continuous efforts leads her to meet Deep, an NRI, through a matrimonial site and she falls head-over-heels for him owing to his looks, intelligence and charm. On Deep’s arrival in India,They have a perfect meeting and Kashish’s family waits for a response from the guy’s family but to no avail. Finally, Kashish has to chase Deep for an answer but all she gets is a big ‘NO’. And thus, heartbroken and under parental pressure she meets Varun, a pot-bellied, simple and unattractive guy. If Kashish had thought that the biggest drama in her life was over, well this was just the beginning. The whole story revolves around some basic questions:- How long can love survive in arranged marriage negotiations? What somebody does if they come across a much better proposal, when they are already in love with someone else? Are Arranged marriages only about satisfying some non-negotiable criteria? Are Arranged marriages only about ticking the check-boxes? Is Arranged marriage a Robotic system? OR Can Love Happen Via Arranged Marriage??

Juvie & Solai: A Hood Love Story


BriAnn Danae - 2018
    Upon leaving three years prior, her feistiness, and what others assumed to be, privileged attitude, had caused tension in a relationship she was only trying to see flourish. Being bashed for her upbringing, she thought was a thing of the past until she met Juvie. Wrongfully doing so, Solai shuts down any chances of him trying to win her over, but with time comes maturity for some, and she was now overwhelmed with the pressure to rekindle the flame that had long ago been burned between she and Juvie. Juvie, redefined in every sense of the word, has transformed from the average Joe to the head honcho. After his confidence was shredded at the hands of Solai, unintentionally, he was left with no other option than to boss up! Years have passed in between the two, but their reunion is none other than amazing. However, the tables have shifted, and Solai no longer desires to have him at her side. Being the nigga that he is, Juvie uses the skills that he’s acquired in her absence to try and reel her back in. Looking on, friends and family of Juvie and Solai both seem to enjoy their reconnection, all while dealing with their own issues at hand. The lifestyles once lived are a thing of the past and they all seem to be struggling to hit the hardball life keeps pitching their way. Love, lust, betrayal, and denial all hit the surface at once, and they are left to question only one person… themselves. In this gritty, drama-filled hood love story from BriAnn Danae, read along as loyalty is questioned, secrets are being kept, but friendship is the one thing that never wavers. Life is quickly changing around them, and if Juvie and Solai aren’t careful with the decisions they make, the love they seem to yearn for will be the least of their worries.

The Manor: The Enemy Is Close To Home In This Gritty Gangland Thriller From Top Five Bestseller Jessie Keane


Jessie Keane - 2020
    

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?