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The Closer: An Interracial Mafia Romance
C.D. Samuda - 2021
It's Love For Her
Marques Lewis - 2012
After her boyfriend Trey broke up with her weeks after finding out she was pregnant, Sanaa fell into a deep depression. She found promiscuity her only path to recover from her broken heart. But her path becomes even more difficult when she discovers she is pregnant again several months later. Now 21 years old, kicked out of her parent’s home, trying to make a life for two kids, and no father figure for either of her children puts Sanaa in a position to do some serious soul searching. She thought there was no love for her until she meets two men that are too good to be true. But will her tainted image of men force her to choose the wrong man? Or will she choose at all? Sanaa finds that the process that comes with seeking God for love doesn't make the path less easy to travel.
I Heard You, Baby
Shara Azod - 2011
The man drove her wild with want and if she couldn’t have him, the least she could do was irritate the hell out of him. Ross wasn’t sure whether Miss Morgan understood what she was asking for, but the longer she talked, the more he became convinced he was the man to give her exactly what she needed.
The Surprise Wife (Love after 40)
Izabella Brooks - 2020
A feisty dance teacher in need of money. And a teenage daughter who holds her dad in complete disregard. What could possibly go wrong? She may be rapidly approaching forty, but Odessa Williams is happy to be single. A dedicated dance teacher, she’s more than happy to provide for herself and her grandmother. But when the lease on her apartment runs out, she suddenly finds herself completely roadblocked. Until a certain billionaire comes along to make her an offer she can’t possibly refuse. Connor Slinn had all but sworn off love. A dashing playboy, he’s known for his one-night stands with women half his age. But when he gets custody of his twelve-year-old daughter and finds himself at the center of teenage disapproval, he knows he must earn her respect again. His daughter needs a stable home and Odessa may just be the woman who can help him out. As Connor and Odessa embark on a marriage of convenience, neither one of them is immune to the fiery chemistry that irrevocably draw them to each other. But as everything suddenly comes crashing down around them, will their budding relationship survive? And what happens when his daughter uncovers the truth about their marriage? ****This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA.****
Devoted - The Complete Series
Sadie Black - 2015
Devoted Part One: Brianna Hendricks has lived a wild life full of fast men and fun nights. That is, until her best friend Kendra Cole settled down and moved on from her job at the diner. Now Brianna is feeling left behind. In a dead end job, with no education, and nearing thirty, her options seem to be narrowing by the day. Nearly two years after they met at the Zervion MADD Art Auction, billionaire Bradley Sheppard waltzes back into Brianna’s life…literally. After asking her to dance, a whirlwind romance begins. However, Brianna wants more than a few nights of heat and passion. She wants stability. She wants a promising future. She wants Bradley. But, can Mr. Sheppard commit to Brianna as he’s promised? Or will his dual life in another city destroy the only relationship that Brianna has ever had? Devoted Part Two: Brianna is fed up. Her dreams of a perfect life are crumbling around her. She's tired of his last minute cancellations, tired of him disappearing without explanation, and tired of his secrets. It's time she learns the truth about Bradley Sheppard’s hidden life of dealing with a dangerously unstable woman and her vulnerable little girl. How will Brianna handle it when the curtain is pulled back? Will she be able to come to terms with Bradley's chaotic dual life and move forward with him? Or will she turn away and continue to hide her own intimate secret from him… that she's pregnant with his child. Devoted Part Three: At six-months pregnant, Brianna has been brutally attacked and left for dead in a pool of her own blood. When she's rushed to the hospital it becomes clear that Brianna is going to be just fine, the only question is: will her baby survive? This is the conclusion of the Devoted serial. Note: This BWWM Romance contains adult scenes and language. Sign up for Sadie Black's newsletter to learn about new releases and freebies at kinktimemedia.com/sadieblack
TYCE 3
Shareef Jaudon - 2012
The once unshakeable enforcer slash irristible ladies manis now an expectant father! Angelique is pregnant with theirbaby however the fairytale ending may have to waitbecause Dallas is mad as hell with dangerous plans of relationship sabotage. Life continues to throw Tyce curve balls but will he strike out and lose his new family? Will his ex girlfriends vengeance break up a happy home? You would think having a baby for the very first time is enough responsibility but pile on the cruel intentions of a love sick female and you have one helluva stack.Join Tyce for the ride of a lifetime as he uncovers lies, makes tough decisions, and protects the ones he loves. All while being swagtastic and snacking on an endless supply of sweet Skittles. It's game time baby...are you ready?
Saved By a Beast
Jade Royal - 2018
But what she had was the furthest from blissful as it could get. In a fight to free herself from the prison that was her relationship, Bliss ended up paying with the ultimate price. Her life. Struggling through his own personal battles, Kellan Sebastian was frightened by the sudden captivation he experienced when he stumbled upon Bliss. The moment the beast inside him came alive at Bliss’s scent; he knew their lives would forever be entangled. Instantly, her body responds intimately for the man who’d saved her. With the both of them running from undesirable pasts their obvious attraction to each other doesn’t make things easy. But Kellan introduces Bliss to a new world, with new rules and powers she never imagined in her wildest dreams. And with a new outlook on life Bliss decides she is capable of settling the score with the man who gave her hell in her past. But that is not her only task. She needed to fight her fears of commitment and move forward with the bond that she develops with the beast that saved her.
A Bittersweet Hood Dilemma: A Naptown Love Story
Natavia - 2015
Tokyo is what you call an around the way girl. Life has not been easy for her since she ran away from home to be with, Darrion. Darrion was the love of Tokyo's life. She was his down chick until she finds out Darrion has another life.Tassana is the girl good that wants a taste of hood life. She does anything to live it. She too has another life. She has a craving for dope boys.Kauzie and Tokyo has been friends for thirteen years but he is secretly in love with her. Only problem is he can't get rid of Tassana who is Tokyo's sister.In this twisted hood triangle there is a lot of deceit, lies, and heartache. Two sisters and one man. Who can he choose? Tassana has a plan to conquer all.
Inconvenient Love
Elizabeth LaShaun - 2010
Kinji Rockwell is a sassy, young journalist climbing the corporate ladder at one of Chicago's leading newspapers. When asked to go undercover on a deadly case, she is stunned. Though fully aware of the consequences; the money and promise of becoming lead journalist are just too enticing. Edwin 'Mo' Aguilera and his best friend Boss rule the Northside of Chicago. They want it all, by any means necessary. Completely taken by Kinji's beauty, Mo is immediately drawn to her, vowing to have her at any cost. Originally thought as a means to a need, Kinji, to her dismay, finds herself falling for Mo; just as quickly deciding that love has no place in her world. Kinji pulls out every stop to push Mo away, finding herself right back in arms time and time again. Finally accepting her feelings, Kinji opens her heart and allows Mo inside. Just as their relationship blossoms, so do the lies and deceit. Mo is none the wiser about her original intent and just as things become contented, Kinji finds the lies and deceit staring her in the face. Terrified of losing the man she's come to know and love, Kinji desperately searches for a way out of the entanglement, finally finding a viable solution. Will it work or will it be too late as Mo is on the brink of discovering Kinji's motives and the woman that she used to be. Will Mo's love be able to conquer all or will the truth destroy their union, quickly turning love to hate and giving Kinji a terrifying glimpse of street revenge with Mo leading the charge.
Long As You Know Who You Belong To
Bri Noreen - 2015
New to LA with a couple mil to flip, Grey opens South Beach, the newest addition to the Los Angeles club scene. In the midst of starting his business, he meets an exotic beauty by the name of Nakami. Enamored by her beauty and fiery personality, Grey courts her not knowing that her father, Hero, is the biggest drug lord on the West Coast. Nakami and her father prove to be the connect that Grey needs in order to get back to his hustle. But at what cost? Kimani Summers, Grey's younger brother, is making a name for himself in the modeling industry and is also pursuing a career in acting. When he hears that his brother has relocated to LA, he's not happy. Knowing Grey and the trouble that tends to follow behind him, Kimani is reluctant to interact with the brother he hasn't seen or talked to in over five years. Hesitantly taking Grey up on the invitation to attend the grand opening of his new club, Kimani meets Nakami's best friend, Blu. After losing the last woman he loved tragically, Kimani doesn't want to fall for Blu, but he can't help it. When these four lives are intertwined, things get crazy! And when everything is all said and done, friends will become enemies, business and personal relationships will crumble, and lines will be crossed that will affect the lives of all parties involved.
The Throne II
Cole Hart - 2012
And she's stopping at nothing to get her turn on The Throne. However, her mother is still in charge. Running the family drug empire from prison and getting a few wrinkles ironed out, Falisa is faced with a situation. The only way around it is to give herself up to the Colombian Cartel.***An Absolute Masterpiece***
Rafael
K. Victoria Chase - 2012
The bodies in her jurisdiction are piling up and if she can solve these cases, her career is made.Detective Rafael Santiago holds the key, and this case is his redemption. Partnering with a stubbornly independent woman is challenging, but ignoring their attraction will jeopardize their working relationship--and the case.An interracial romantic suspense with a bit of faith weaved in.
Faith and The Billionaire's Baby
Mia Caldwell - 2016
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Faith is done with men. Each one she encounters is worse than the last. Her best friend urges her to live a little, to lower her standards and have a one-night stand, but she's just not feeling it. If Faith can't find true love, what's the point?So she decides to grab life by the horns and embarks on a spontaneous trip to Cuba. When her vacation brings her into the arms of hard-bodied billionaire Jax, the most notorious playboy of them all, she finds herself unable to pull away!Jax has everything any red-blooded man could want. Unlimited money, beautiful women dying to do his bidding, and perfect freedom. So why is he so unhappy? What more is there? When Faith suddenly comes into his life, his questions turn into answers. But can he change his ways? And will his hangers-on let him?-----Note: Although "Faith and the Billionaire's Baby" can be read as a standalone BWWM romance with no cliff-hangers and a satisfying HEA, it is also the 1st book in Mia's Faith, Love, Hope & Destiny series.
Enjoying Mr. Hardwood
Christine Gray - 2018
Hardwood, a RE-EDITED version has been uploaded as of June 18, 2018. We apologize for the glaring errors within the original.*** MJ should have know she couldn't love this man and leave him. It was something about his touch that sent her up in flames. His turquoise eyes gave a promise of satisfaction that created a fear that she should have listened to. No, MJ thought when she walked away the mysterious Mr. Hardwood would be reduced to a man that she would conjure up in the darkness. However, their time of lust over 9 years ago left a lasting mark. When Mr. Hardwood lays his gaze upon MJ years later, he's shocked by what he sees. Now more than ever, he's hell bent to make MJ his, no matter the cost. However, will the price be too damn high when he realizes MJ is a lot more than what she seems? "Who the hell have I been messing with? Who the hell was this woman that was glaring at me? I always bragged about being able to get a read on people. I claim to be the chief hustler, but for some odd reason, I get the feeling I’m the one being bamboozled. Like ice melting to reveal the ground underneath, that’s how the transformation of MJ unfolds before me. The way her almond shape eyes narrow gives way to a cunningness that I hadn’t seen before." - Mr. Hardwood
Duffle Bag Bitches
Alicia Howard - 2012
Louis ducking the FEDS on dope charges. When he relocated, he stepped his game up even another notch. He turned up on all the major hustles. He was getting money in every way- from moving work, robbery, and even pimping. He was getting it on all cylinders.Initially he ran a clique called the Duffle Bag Crew- the men on the team were beasts, and were comprised of Zane, Mack, and Dizzy. They hit every go-getter that liked to floss that paper. And they went hard all the time whether they needed the money or not.But sometimes you can’t send a man to do a woman’s job. Dallas set out to find a different breed of bitch. Not the kind that lie down and spread them wide to eat, but the kind that blew your fucking head off and took what the fuck she needed to survive. He had to train them well though so they would know he was the master. If he didn’t one of them bitches might bite him and takeover his whole operation.Shannon, Jasmine, Nisha, and Jay Baby are his thorough-breds. These women are headed to a world much bigger than what they were use to. Will money change them? Are they in over their heads dealing with Dallas? Can Dallas be trusted? Find out what happens when love, money, and trust gets tangled up in this gripping street masterpiece.