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The Beast of the Cartel
Sunny Giovanni - 2014
With only a snap of his fingers he is able to command thousands of men, and have his every desire fall at his feet. The only thing that this master is missing is true love in his life. At the brink of a drug war and rebellion from potential business partners, Zeus finds it impossible to trust anyone he brings close, let alone finding someone he would be able to love and give his all too, or share his very own empire with. When a broken Rumor Sandavo waltzes into his life on business, he finds himself balancing everything on his plate and schedule accordingly, as well as trying to get closer to the young woman. After longing for love for quite some time, Zeus failed to realize that love can weaken you or make you more vulnerable. Will Rumor accept Zeus as the man of her life once she finds out what he's capable of? Or will she be the one and only reason he is stripped of his title as "Beast Of The Cartel" and loses the war that the rebellion has brought upon him?
Feign For Me
Ivy Laika - 2019
When circumstances force her to reevaluate her personal life, her younger sister, Dada, suggests that she goes to Boston to have a weekend to herself. It’s Christela’s first chance to be selfish and put herself first. What she was not expecting was to meet Mac. Mac Pierre vows to love her for a weekend. To be selfless so that for once in her life she can be selfish. As a result, they form a bond that seems unbreakable. After a weekend full of lust and love will the two stay together or leave the other feigning for what they shared?
Addicted to a Dirty South Thug 3
Shan - 2016
After her fairytale proposal and saying yes to the man she loved, Cuba was hit with the bitter and jealous filled rage of Brianna. Cuba's first thought is to run, but Khi isn't going to let that happen. He does everything in his power to show Cuba that she is his queen and he her king and ensures nothing ever happens to her again. Showering Cuba with love, affection, and gifts send these two right down the aisle of matrimony, but what happens just as the two are united? Life and betrayal has sent Khi back to the man that he had so long tried to escape. After everything that happened to his Cuba, Khi becomes the ultimate gentleman at home, but more ruthless than ever in the streets. He and his brothers are determined to reign supreme in the streets and with the new deal that's been handed to them, they plan to take it all while suffering no losses. The money begins to roll in effortlessly and the Prince name is own its way to being a legacy, but while things seem to be going great for them, someone isn't with it, and they're coming for Khi with all they have. KaeDee and Detective Destiny Henson's love story was written before KaeDee had even known. After Deonna's past was revealed and finding out the sacrifices that Destiny has made for him, KaeDee has decided to take things easy and get away for a while. Knowing he's no good for his brothers right now, he and Destiny embark on a journey to see if there a such thing as true happiness. Cassidy tried his best to be a good man to Tangie but one simple mistake causes him to lose his relationship with her. Feeling resentful and as stubborn as ever, Cassidy refuses to beg for forgiveness again and puts his all into the Prince legacy. He no longer wants to love, but when Jourdin the mother of his child walks back into his life and shows him unconditional love and Tangie finally confesses that she no longer wants to live without him, Cassidy finds himself in love with two women unsure of which one deserves his heart the most. Dae awakes from his coma feeling colder than ever. A character you all know pushes Tamar to forgive Dae and his wrongdoings against Taylana for the sake of their child. And now that things seem to be back on the right path, Dae no longer wants what he is now able to have and seeks to win back the heart of the one woman that he cost the most pain to. He wants Amber back and to build the relationship that he coldly tore apart, but she won't make it easy for him and nor will Taylana. Now that Khian, Cassidy, and Daelan are all together, the Prince legacy is in the midst of being written. These brothers have a point to prove and will stop at nothing to do so. You've never seen them so ruthless before especially when the biggest blow to come their way yet involves the last piece to the Prince brother puzzle...Emon. The Prince brothers love hard this round, but gun harder showing you just why everyone is Addicted to A Dirty South Thug.
Coming For What's Mine
Edwina Fort - 2018
You have no idea… In my world the Gansta’s on the street are feared. I had no way of knowing that once I accepted a Botany Scholarship at Georgetown University I was going to be unwittingly thrown into the savage biosphere of politics. I’ve come to learn that here in D.C., the politicians are the real gansta’s, and that they are far deadlier than anything we common folk could ever imagine. However, I would soon find out just how dangerous the political milieu can be. It is a place of glamour, lies, and power. Trust the wrong person, and you can end up dead. I gave into the Senator’s son one night, allowing him to take what I had never gifted to another. It was the single most amazing thing I would ever experience. But that one night of unbridled passion would send my life spiraling into uncharted territory. The fruit of which I carried in my womb while fleeing to protect my unborn child… I knew she was to innocent to be pulled into my world. A world that was more treacherous than a pit of vipers. However, I could no sooner quiet my hunger for her, then I could the roar of an oncoming tornado. She gave me my taste, and I found my new addiction. But then she fled from me and became my new obsession. Now, nothing will stop me from, Coming for What’s Mine…From the Inside FlapWelcome warriors. You are nowentering the world of the demon slayers. Each of my books follows adifferent couple on their journey of discovery. Although each bookseries can be considered a standalone, they all tie in together tocreate an epic saga in the same universe. To get the entireexperience, I encourage you to check out my complete catalog listing.This title and other books in the series are all available on Amazonand/or Kindle Unlimited.The Redemption seriesGabe and Yasmine's -RedemptionMelek Black and Earth -RedemptionEarth's CryThe Law Boys SeriesJourney &Joseph Law -Coming for What's Mine Pt.1 & 2Rome & Nahkti-Falling for Rome Pt.1 & 2Tucker & Free -Mean Tucker Pt.1&2Levi Law & Scarlett -Save Me Pt. 1& 2Judah Law & Lace - The UntouchableOne Pt. 1 & 2The Warrior Seriesauthoredwinafort.com
Complicated
Chenell Parker - 2017
Mekhi knew from the first moment he saw Rylee that she would be his wife. He doted on her and placed her on the pedestal that she deserved to be on. He cherished her. Or so Rylee thought. Rylee’s picture perfect life became a cracked glass frame when Mekhi’s true intentions were revealed. As fate would have it, Zyra’s brother Zyrian is standing in the wings preparing to put the glass pieces back together again. Will Rylee be willing to walk away from all that she has ever known with her husband Mekhi? Will she be willing to swim in new uncharted waters with Zyrian? Will Mekhi fight for who he believes rightfully belongs to him and only him? Will Zyrian’s persistent interests complicate Rylee’s thoughts? With a host of supporting characters and Mekhi’s extreme disdain for Zyrian, the situation gets more complicated at every turn. Will Mekhi be able to stop Rylee from committing what he considers the ultimate sin with Zyrian or will his secrets run her right into the arms of the man that he despises the most?
SCANDALOUS AFFAIRS
LADY LEGACY - 2017
Maceo has overlooked the vow of “forsaking all others”, so it’s hard for him to stay faithful. Maceo is extremely sexy, and women are always throwing their goodies at him. He loves his beautiful wife Chrissy, but he keeps a hot thot on standby. He has a weakness for fine, freaky women. Their marriage seems to be perfect from the outside looking in. However, everything that glitters ain’t gold. Big trouble is brewing and Maceo is creeping out the bed to meet up with different mistresses. It’s just sex to him and nothing more; but, what happens when one of his side chicks fall in love? She’s willing to do whatever it takes to make Maceo her man. Chrissy has overlooked her husband’s cheating over the years; but, after learning of a particular mistress, Maceo might have crossed a line she can’t forgive. Maceo is scandalous, but he’s not the only one hiding secrets. Chrissy’s past ain’t pretty, and both of their secrets will be exposed. When life changing secrets are revealed…..can Maceo and Chrissy forgive each other? Or will the cheating, lies, and secrets be too much to save this troubled marriage?
Mama, I'm In Love With A Thug
Mercy B. - 2015
However, nothing ever came of the sparks that had been ignited. Four years and a college degree later, Sanchez is finally ready to stake his claim. Against her mother's wishes, Kamey takes a daring chance on falling in love with a Thug. Drugs, jail, and a slew of deranged side chicks quickly become Kamey's reality. With the odds stacked against her, will her love for a Thug prevail?
Every Girl Needs a Thug
Shantay - 2014
Shanice is just a young vibrate teenage girl that is trying to focus on graduating college and making something out of herself. When she meets Money, a young rapper that captures her heart and changes the course that she is directed in, instead of only doing her she does him, but will loving him get her burned in the end? JaeCia is going through the motions being that her dad is locked up and her mother doesn’t care about her. She finds solace from her crazy world in TJ, someone who has always been there for her but will she allow her heart to open and be loved? Amora is living her days in hell, hiding secrets left and right but trying to keep a cool exterior. She just wants to be loved and focus on school but when she meets Bangga she finds herself doing things she would have never done and telling him things she never would tell even her two bffs. Will Bangga he be her diary? Or will their pages be burned?Authors Shantay, Yanni and Lola Bandz weave together a story of young love, heartbreak, truth and lies and will have you asking yourself is it worth it to really love a thug in this 1 part of a 2 book explosive love series. Come find out why Every Girl Needs a Thug.
She Gotta Be The Dopest To Ride With The Coldest
Kyoshi - 2016
Instead of going away to college or turning up every weekend, she spent her days behind the counter at McDonalds. With a mother fighting Lupus and bills that had to be paid, Azuri put her life on hold to be whatever her mother needed her to be. A night working the late shift changed her life. It was the day she met Kashmir “Gotti” Banks. Gotti is an arrogant, smart mouthed boss from Harlem and used to getting everything he wanted, that is until he met Azuri. Love ‘em and leave ‘em had been his way of life for the past twenty five years. Chasing women was never his style and being caught, had never been Azuri’s style. The chemistry between the two was far more than either of them could ever imagine. Not sure if Gotti is good for her, Azuri built a wall up that he was determined to tear down. A day at the Rucker started a whirlwind romance between the two, but will they have a happily ever after? Lies, drama, murder, sex and deceit threaten to destroy the union the two have built. Will their love stand the test of time? Or will too many lines being crossed, tear the two apart? Find out in this juicy tale, unlike anything you’ve ever read...
Dream and Drake 2: A Cartel Love Story
Princess Diamond - 2017
Dream leaves the precinct with a heavy heart. Drake tries to give her some space, but she has no intentions of taking a break from him. She wants to reconcile things that night so that they can be happy in the morning. After another altercation with Channa, Drake’s wife, Dream realizes that her relationship with Drake is not the fairytale life that she thinks it is. Winning Drake back will not be as easy as she thought. Channa will not allow Dream to step into the picture and steal Drake away without a fight. Channa will kill for him. Not only is Channa a beautiful bombshell, she is Drake’s trap queen too. There is nothing that Channa won’t do for her man, as long as he chooses her. She can be vindictive, secretive, and scandalous if need be. The beef in the streets is brewing. Before Drake knows it, he is in a world of chaos. His businesses are under attack and his family is under fire. Bullets are being hailed everywhere. For the first time in Drake’s life, he fails. Now, he doesn’t know if he should tell The Cartel or not. Breeze has no idea that Bey is kidnapped. He thinks that she is still angry with him. After Dream is hurt badly, Breeze tries to look for Bey, but his pride and hot-headed way of thinking won’t allow him to search too long. He’s convinced that she’s moved on and he’s determined to do the same. Will Dream and Drake end up together like they planned? Will Breeze find Bey? Or will the chaos surrounding their love prevent them from blossoming?
Crushin' on a Boss 2: The Streets or Love
Tysha Jordyn - 2016
Never has she met a man like him, and though neither of them knows what the future holds, Aniqa is sure of one thing: Je’Marcus must go. A man always wants that old thang back, though, and when Je’Marcus makes good on his promise to love her to death, Aniqa’s locked in the fight of her life, chasing the kind of love only a boss can give. Linc is a hitta in every sense of the word, and he’ll go to war against anyone that comes for the Carmichael throne, but when he uncovers the ultimate betrayal in his tight-knit circle, he questions whether he should remain loyal to the one person he looks up to—who just might be the biggest snake of them all. No one knocks Linc off his square—he’s the solution before people even realize there’s a problem, but when Aniqa captures his heart like no woman before her, Linc finds himself feeling something he’s spent his whole life running away from—love. Linc’s mind says, “Lord, please save her for me,” but can he make his next move his best and capture Aniqa’s heart? Beautiful is a sophistoratchet beauty that’s always on ten—if you’re knuckin’ then she’s buckin! Fiercely protective of Aniqa, her A-1 from way back, Beautiful’s a rider for hers. They say blood is thicker than water, but when Beautiful rolls up on some shocking news about “family,” will she choose to ride with her family or stay down for her bestie? Aniqa’s still crushin’ while Linc wants to love her down, but will she give in and let Linc put some BOSS up in her life?
Love Doesn't Hurt
Kay Shanee - 2018
Although their time together is beautiful, it doesn’t last long. Shayla and Darius part ways, returning to their lives of normality. For Shayla, that separation leads to meeting and falling for Kurt – a man whose hands hurt more than they heal and show love. Even though she knows their union must end, Shayla can’t quite pull herself to leave… until Darius returns. The bond between Shayla and Darius was almost instant and too good to be true, which is why it was so easy for the both of them to walk away. This second time around, Darius’ fairytale love is exactly what Shayla needs to get out of her hellish reality. There’s just one problem: Kurt isn’t willing to let her go easily. Will Shayla stay, or will she find the courage to leave and believe because of Darius that love doesn’t hurt?
My Husband's Wife
Nick Haskins - 2019
However, the handsome, successful dentist known as Dr. Reynolds was nothing more than a calculated, clever fraud that said "I do" one too many times. Matching wedding rings, identical Range Rovers, and two expensive brick homes purchased in the same neighborhood were all part of his double life.Dr. Reynolds sold Katie and Courtney a dream that didn't belong to either of them—a dream he'll confiscate without warning in an ending not even the wives could see coming . . .
Beard Gang Chronicles
Blake Karrington - 2018
THE BEARD GANG CHRONICLES is a collection of erotic short stories comprised of steamy sex scenes, mind blowing passion, and a plethora of deliciously handsome bearded men who are sure to capture the minds and hearts of the readers within the first few pages. Join Team BKP as we take you on a sensual journey through five different stories, told from five different points of view, all for your reading pleasure.
Cuffed To A Savage (Loving a Savage Book 1)
Mia Black - 2018
Determined not to follow in her father’s and uncles’ footsteps, she set her sights on becoming a cop. As soon as she was old enough, she did what was necessary to make that dream a reality. Straight out of the academy, she’s anxious to learn all she can and do her part to keep the streets safe, but no sooner does her training begin before she locks eyes with the most wanted man in the city. Eric “Young” Mayfield is sexy and dangerous, and now Tae finds him difficult to resist. Knowing she and he can never be, she tries to focus her attention elsewhere, but she find herself caught up in a dangerous game. Find out what happens in Cuffed To A Savage!