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My Trap King Promised Me Forever 3


Ebony Diamonds - 2019
    Their mother, Heather, has done the unthinkable to their father, and the siblings must find a way to move on and keep their family together. Things have finally settled down for Princess and Priest, and they both look forward to a lifetime of bliss together. Through modern medicine, Princess finally has hope of becoming a mom, but when things don't work out as they'd hoped, the disappointment threatens to tear them apart. Now that Delasia and Vibe have found their way back to each other, their bond is stronger than ever but not without challenges. Eve is currently out of the picture, but she has skipped town with Vibe's daughter, and he will stop at nothing to get her back. Delasia's mother is back in her life, and she wants to make up for lost time, but everything isn't as it seems. Wessie continues to enjoy the life of a young boss filled with fast money and even faster women. Newly single, he has no plans to settle down until he encounters a young Queen who matches his boss status and player ways. Queen is like no woman Wessie has ever met, and she just might be too much.

In The Arms of a Savage 3


K.L. Hall - 2017
    I don’t intend to be the latter anymore.” –Law Calloway They say friends make the worst enemies, but what about family? The Calloway family secret was supposed to be taken to the grave. Now that Raquel knows the two feuding families are intertwined in more ways than one, and the man she loves is presumed dead, she has to figure out her next move. Whatever she decides, she has to be careful. After all, she’s carrying around his family’s biggest secret, along with what happened to Nashiya. Will Raquel succumb to the fast and dangerous life of the man she loves as part of her vengeance against Dallas, or, will Derrick, the one skeleton from her past, spill the secret that unravels everything? Everyone thinks that dead men tell no tales, but that is a deadly mistake. Now that the people Law loves and those who hate him the most think he’s out of the picture for good, he can make his moves in silence as he continues to lay out his plan on the path to ultimate respect. He plans to leave no stone unturned when it comes to getting Detective Mason and the Price family off his back for good, because this time around, he’s playing for keeps. In the blink of an eye, Blaze finds himself faced with new responsibilities, and the weight of the world is on his shoulders now that he thinks he’s the only Calloway man left to redeem his family’s name. With a baby on the way and a new relationship blooming with Nevaeh, he has to be more mindful of the moves he makes. Thinking with his mind and not with his gun for the first time may be one of the hardest things he’s ever had to do. Even with Nashiya gone, Dallas still held up his end of their final bargain by giving Law a wedding gift he’d never forget. What he doesn’t know is he may be playing right into Law’s hand. Dallas has his own ulterior motives in this cat and mouse game, and wants proof of the information Raquel revealed to him to save her life. Because now he knows the Price’s and Calloway’s were more than just enemies, they were family. In the finale of this ride or die love story, everyone is seeking their own revenge by any means necessary. As secrets come pouring out like rain, will love conquer all, even when it’s foundation is shaky? For both families, it’s not the beginning of the story that concerns them, it’s not knowing how it will all end.

The Right Kinda Hood


K.C. Mills - 2019
    His past life experiences have made him the man he is today. It was never glamorous but it was necessary. Forced to be the man of the house at a young age, East has always handled business and family before anything. Settling down with one woman, has never fit into the hierarchy of his needs. Joi loves hard and at times too much. Her loyalty has kept her in a relationship with a man who does not value her as he should, but with no evidence of any wrong doing, Joi cannot bring herself to leave. Having something at the end of the day is better than nothing and Joi only has gut feelings. Joi’s best friend, Nyelle is all about her son. After news of her long time boyfriend’s infidelities comes out in the worst way, she is no longer concerned with a relationship. Taking care of home and making sure her son is happy is her only focus. In Vega’s mind it will always be loyalty over anything. That mind frame caused him to lose three years of his life. Now that he is home, Vega’s way of thinking has changed. No longer concerned with the fast life, Vega is ready to try something different. Each of these four have their own insecurities and doubts that they have to work through in order to see what’s in front of them. Each guarded for their own reasons, they must decide if the potential benefits of a new relationship outweigh the risks. Will they decide to take that leap or will the past stand in the way of what could a beautiful future?

Falling For A Real Nigga 4


Kellz Kimberly - 2015
    Kori has a very difficult decision to make. She's in love with two men that have both proposed to her. Yaz was the real nigga she fell for from the start. However, Yaz allowed non factors to come in and wreck havoc on their relationship. Kori ultimately found her safe haven within Zane. Zane is everything Kori wanted Yaz to be. Zane brings out the happiness in her that she has longed for. Kori will have to look deep inside her heart to figure out which guy she will want to marry. Just when it seems like everything is going good for Zahara and Danger, people from Danger's past start to pop up. Danger has to figure out who is coming around for the right reasons, all the while trying to be a family man. But, with Zahara by Danger's side how could he ever loose? Take the final ride as all the loose ends get tied up in this crazy drama filled, love story

When a Gangsta Falls in Love


Robin . - 2017
    After graduating from private school with honors, Amiah was ready to move on with life and start college. Most of all, before summer ended, she had some other goals that she wanted to achieve, which was release her first R&B mixtape to show off her beautiful singing voice. But, before graduating, she meets a guy named Oxy and that changed everything around her. Oxy isn’t your average dude from the hood. Outside of his street life, he had goals of his own. After the death of his mother and his 6-month-old son, he promised to get his life on track with a legit business, and even settle down and get married. After Oxy met Amiah, he knew she was the one for him. However, he isn’t sure if he is the one for her, with all of the burdens in his life. Will Oxy be able to remove all the distractions in his life to be with Amiah, or will all his baggage run her away from his love?

The Price of Loving A Boss 2


Kia Jones - 2016
    Diamond is engaged to Gee, the man of her dreams. The only problem is he is in love with another woman. To make matters worse, Diamond has managed to fall in love. Her only problem is winning his heart. How will she do it? Red is starting to see that she jumped head first into this situation and moved way too fast. She insists that she doesn’t have feelings for Yazz and is only concerned with her money, but why does an extended visit from Yazz’s girlfriend, Frizzy, make her so angry? It’s only business, or at least that’s what she tried to tell herself.

Shawty Fell in Love With A Rude Boy 2


P. Dotson - 2017
    Erica learns that falling in love with a Rude Boy isn’t easy. The boundaries of her relationship are tested when outsiders seek to destroy the love she’s found. Will love withstand the test, or will she fold under the pressure? Erica isn’t the only one who falls for a Rude Boy. Jade finds herself slowly falling in love with the handsome, yet mysterious Detective Keenan Elba. The loving and doting father of three managed to sneak past the wall she built around her heart. There’s just one problem standing in the way of their chemistry… his wife! Will these ladies truly find happiness or will Falling in Love with a Rude Boy prove to be more complicated than they ever imagined????

My Saving Grace


Kyoshi - 2015
    A mother who hates her, a father she never knew and trying to raise her 1 yr old sister Jezya; nothing for Xyla was easy. Determined not to become a product of her environment, Xyla does all she can to graduate with a full scholarship and leave Maryland behind her. A twisted night of events leads Xyla to Taej McCoy. Trying her hardest to fight the strong attraction between the two, it isn't long before she falls hard for him. Take this emotional ride with Xyla and Taej as their love is tested in more ways than one.

The Virgin And The Street Billionaire


Candi B. - 2020
    Remy has always dreamed about finding a man worthy of her love and sharing her most precious gift with. She thought she had found that in Demonte., iInstead, he turns out to be a nightmare, who brings her nothing but pain and misery. When she is at her lowest, fate puts another man in her path, Supreme Carter. Former street legend, Supreme Carter just got out of prison after doing a ten year bid for a crime he didn’t commit. Realizing he had been betrayed by someone in his circle, he vows never to trust anyone, but his right hand man, who helped turn their ill-gotten gains, into a legit billion dollar empire while he was in prison. Using his vast resources, Supreme is bent on revenge, and starts looking for answers. When Remy enters his life unexpectedly, the innocent beauty starts to break down the walls around his heart. The pair starts to fall hard for each other, but with danger, exes, and drama in the mix, will this beautiful virgin and her street billionaire find their happily ever after?

Shawty Let Me Be What You've Been Missing 2


Cherice Harris - 2017
    Love doesn't seem to be his strongest pursuit. But, finding out the truth may have hurt him more than helped. Everything around him is crumbling, but he knows how to dance with the devil. When it's all said and done will he be able to fix what he's broken? Valencia can't seem to get it right as her secrets causes her both love and happiness. She's the common dominator of trouble brewing. Trying to put the pieces back together again, troubles invades paradise yet again. Will she go against the odds and fight for the love that she knows that she deserves? Or will this love affair be another that falls at the waste-side? Loso fell for Bianca, but before he knew her truths which broke them apart. Finding peace and accepting heartbreak, leaves him with his back against the very wall that held him. With demises happening to his team, he's left to fight the battles that comes full throttle. Will peace find him once again? Love for these couples seems more trouble than it's worth. But, the heart wants what it wants, even when you know it's bad.

Falling For The Plug


Keena - 2016
    Without help from her daughters dad she picks up a fast and easy job which turns out to be stripping at Hot Lips Night Club. Luckily while working at the club she meets a smooth, good looking, stand up guy by the name of Midnight. Midnight is a businessman and all he wants is a real woman by his side through it all. He admires An'yah and is willing to give her the good life she's been looking for and wanting, but by then An'yah only wanted to focus on what was important in her life. An'yah figured it was absolutely nothing wrong with having Midnight as a friend, especially if he was willing to break her off and help her when she needed it the most. But after a while she couldn't hide the feelings she had for him. He made it very hard to not want him as a soulmate, but after finding out that he's the plug, she questions if a relationship with him is a risk she was willing to take.

This Could Be Something Special


C. Monet - 2018
    She has faith that her dreams will come true as long as she stays focused. Kampbell is unrivalled, her unique personality is what sets her apart from every other woman. When she meets Kenari Evans, she’s impressed by his efforts to get her attention but once she starts to like him back, he is reminded of one very important thing. He's married. Amina is the black beauty that stole his heart almost fifteen years ago. However, “I Do” wasn't enough to hold her down. She’s desperate to find herself and become a model at the same time. Amina would rather have fame than love and doesn't care if she hurts her husband in the process. After running off to chase her dreams, she soon realizes that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side..but will it be too late? Will Kam and Kenari have something special? Will Amina come back after she realizes her mistake? Find out in the standalone "This Could Be Something Special"...."

Caught Up Loving A Hood Legend


Kaylyn Kiara - 2018
    Fresh out after doing a five year bid, he has a new opportunity to change his life and make a lot of money while doing it. With business falling in place Quron has no worries that is until he runs into his first love, Amari. Amari is living a double life but not in the way that you may think. By day she’s a computer specialist but unbeknownst to her husband Elijah, she’s feeding her soul and fulfilling her dream of being a creative in her spare time. Amari is secretly building her event planning business because her wealthy conservative husband will never support her passion. Now that his new lieutenant is in place Dominique can get back to focusing on the one thing he wants most, making Emory is wife and enjoying the fruits of his labor. Emory has everything a girl could ask for a budding career, a loving successful man, and now a wedding to plan but when someone from her past resurfaces she finds herself in an awkward position and a decision to make. Quron has his sights set on making Amari his, and a man like him never accepts no for an answer. While he’s busy focused on Amari, there’s an unresolved issue from his past that may cost him. In this tale of love and loyalty everybody has secrets but not everyone will survive them.

Chocolate Brown


Coco Mixon - 2013
    Growing up with the perfect parents was a plus. As lies and betrayals are revealed she learns life is not always sweet. Join Chocolate and her best friend Charmaine as they stumble upon the Brown’s family secrets.

Defined by My Curves: Falling for a BBW


Tyanna - 2018
    She never thought she would be a victim of disrespect and betrayal but one day her wonderful life is turned upside down. Being faced with a decision of playing the fool or being strong Genesis chose her strength. Packing up and moving away from her friends and family she didn’t look back on the situation that could have broken her, but didn’t. They say the grass isn’t greener on the other side they wrote the story of Cole Benjamin’s life. After breaking up his happy home he begins to doubt the decisions that led him to his new life. The stress of Cole’s situation has him looking for a way out only to find he is trapped in this bond he created. What will he do when he finds out that getting his feet back on the ground may mean breaking all the rules? Demonte’ Collins is living large and doing big things. All he seems to be missing is a family to share his good life with. Monte’ is over the women who just want to pop it for some cash and who are addicted to just a good time. When he was about to give up he meets his new neighbor and finally finds a woman who holds his interest and maybe his heart. Suddenly his personal and business life intertwine and he will find himself fighting to save the love he never thought he would find.