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Lil' Mama Fell In Love With the Plug 2


Toy - 2017
    However, that would be too much like the right thing to do for Rhamos and Yvette with their envious spirits. Real truths are exposed in the finale of Lil Mama Fell In Love With The Plug, however in all truths its always the person’s truth, their opposition’s truth and somewhere in the middle lies the absolute, uncensored truth. People always claim that they want someone to keep it 100% with them, but in the final installment, we will see if Yvette and Raheem will be able to handle this situation we call truth. Get ready to take this final ride with Yvette and Raheem to find out how Lil Mama Fell In Love With Plug, and if their relationship will be able to handle the consequences of what the characters have formed as their truth. One thing is for sure, though, Jabba and Tee always serve their truth with no lemon or sugar. Will Yvette and Raheem be able to handle their truths with no sugar coating or will they let it destroy what they have worked for?

A Love So Blue


Mel Dau - 2021
    After a life altering event in her late teen years that resulting in the loss of her older brother, she sees the world in a different light. She could have taken the loss and let it control her but she Bossed up and allowed it to empower herself to be a force in her community fighting against Police Brutality. She stands for what she believes in and is unapologetic in that stand. Now, she’s ready to stand in love. When Vega steps into her life he turns it on its axis. She hesitant in her interactions with him but he wins her over, it’s a done deal. Will a very important life detail be the unraveling of their newly budding relationship or will it be a game changer for the better? Will Vega Samuels be the man that Onyx Manigault stands within Love or will the shade of Blue be too much to handle?

I Got a Houston Thug for Christmas


Candi B. - 2018
    Bells weren’t ringing, and spirits weren’t bright. She is stuck between a rock and a hard place. With a mother who has abandoned her motherly duties, Tiana is left with two mouths to feed. Tired of struggling, she is at her breaking point. Regardless of her current situation, she was going to spread some holiday cheer, and make the best out her situation. Benz McCall is the king of H-Town. Ready to leave the streets and the empire he built to his brother, he was ready to focus on the more important things- his daughter. When Benz was hit with a surprising event that left his heart in shambles, and him a single father, he vows to never fall in love again. To avoid dealing with his feelings, he works overtime in the streets. Benz never wanted to fall in love again, but all that changes when he meets Tiana. They realize they have a lot in common, and for Benz, that wasn’t a good thing. The feelings that he kept locked up were escaping. A change of events leaves Tiana to make a decision that will change the rest of her life forever. In dire need of a Christmas miracle, will Ol Saint Nick send Benz as one of Santa’s helpers, or was Benz the gift of all gifts? For these two, Christmas will never be the same.

Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace


Grad Marie - 2019
     Growing up in the slums of Fifth Ward in Houston Texas, the Davis brothers, Malik and J-Don, were taught the game at an early age by their late father, Big Ken, who reigned as the plug of their hood. Since the assassination of their father, these brothers are now running things in the city of Syrup. Little do these brothers know, someone is out to crumble the empire their family worked so hard to build. Are you ready for this five-star banging novel of secrets, lies, and deceit? Buckle up and get ready to be Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace!

The Saul Marshall Thrillers: Books 1-3:


Richard Davis - 2018
    All the MENACE of Gone Girl. All the MUSCLE of Jack Reacher. ‘I’m hooked.’ – Oscar de Muriel, author of the Frey & McGray series ‘Hollywood, take note, Saul Marshall is destined for the big screen!’ – Michelle Ryles at The Book Magnet ‘The most chilling book that I've read in many, many years.’ – Henrik Bosman Join Saul Marshall as he locks horns with a chilling host of enemies. A serial-killing cult that silently stalks and torments its victims. A terrorist cell that has infiltrated the Dark Net – the sordid underbelly of the Internet – and knows your darkest online secrets. And a schizophrenic video-game addict who obsessively hunts his prey amid the savage riots he engineers. If you’re a fan of Mark Dawson, Lee Child, and J. B. Turner, you’ll love this gripping new series that takes the shocks and surprises to a whole new level. Over 185 five star reviews across Amazon. * Book 1: False Prophet What would you do if your son was taken by a cult? America’s East Coast has been set alight by three of the most bizarre murders in law enforcement history: in each instance, the victims have been forced to kill themselves. For ex con-artist turned FBI agent, Saul Marshall, it seems like just another day in the office. But when Saul discovers that the victims all have something in common – a close relative who’s been missing for years – he immediately feels a personal connection: his own son is missing, presumed dead. And when out the blue he receives a note from his son, communicating he’s been kidnapped, Saul realizes this couldn’t be more personal. As Saul learns more about his son’s captors – a serial killing cult, run by the psychopathic Ivan Drexler – he's forced off grid to fight back. But not only is Drexler giving his son just a week to live, he’s also got even more shocking attacks in the pipeline. Book 2: Never Forget What if terrorists knew your darkest online secrets? California is witnessing a wave of strange murders: pairs of bodies are turning up under small town landmarks, killed by a single sniper bullet. But ask Saul Marshall – an ex-FBI agent on the run – and he’ll tell you it ain’t his problem. But when Saul rescues a young academic from a kidnapping in Los Angeles, and realizes she was in fact next on this mysterious hit-list, he's thrown into the deep-end. And when Saul learns this woman is an anti-China dissident with a secret online presence, it becomes clear they’re not just facing some workaday serial-killer. As Saul finds himself in the sights of a rogue team of Chinese nationalists ruthlessly targeting enemies abroad, he's forced to respond. But his enemy have a powerful weapon. They’ve found a vulnerability in the Dark Net. Book 3: Riot Could a video game convince you to take someone’s life? Saul Marshall arrives in Atlanta in the wake of a shocking incident: a cop with a pristine record has inexplicably massacred peaceful protesters occupyin

Taste: An Erotic Novella


Fatima Munroe - 2018
    Determined to be the good wife, she puts on her big girl panties one leg at a time every day waiting for her husband to come around and love her as a husband should. When she sent in her request for an Uber to take her down to the airport for yet another boring business trip, Thaddeus shows up and turns those panties into something more than she imagined. Get ready to take a ride to Nola like no other when Thad shows Lyric that even as a married woman, she still deserves a taste…

Boss'd Up With A Billionaire 3: The Finale


Jade Jones - 2020
    

The Jack Landers Western Mystery Series


G. Wayne Tillman - 2020
    The thirty-five-year-old lawman has several gunfights under his belt and the scars to show for it. He has dealt with tough cases and tougher crooks with no problems. When multiple murders occur, he finds himself heading a serial sex murderer task force that is statewide. Jack is divided between enforcing the law and vengeance, and things spin beyond his control—almost. Jack has to decide between right and wrong in order to determine what to do about it…

A Summer Together (A Legacy Series Reunion, Book 3)


Paula Kay - 2017
    They’ll share memories, surprises and another wonderful time of closeness. Legacy Series: Book 1: Buying Time Book 2: In Her Own Time Book 3: Matter of Time Book 4: Taking Time Book 5: Just in Time Book 6: All in Good Time A Map for Bella: Book 1: Bella’s Hope Book 2: Bella’s Holiday Book 3: Bella’s Heart Book 4: Bella’s Home Legacy Series Reunion: Book 1: Christmas in Tuscany Book 2: Birthday Surprise Book 3: A Summer Together

If I Was Your Man


Demettrea - 2015
    She has been with Sean for 5 years and he continues to hurt her. Sean knows that Layah is wifey material but he can't seem to stop cheating on her. He slips up and now has unwanted ties with a jump off and Layah leaves him for good. Layah meets Milz who stops at nothing to show her she should be treated like the queen she is. Will Layah continue to be a doormat for Sean or will she let Milz show her what it would be like if he was her man?

Keep Ya Head Up: An African American Urban Tale


Twyla T. - 2019
    It’ll pull at your heartstrings while providing the lesson of never giving up and to always keep your head up. Another 5 star read by Twyla T.” ~ K. Larry, Freelance Proofreader Award-winning and national best-selling author Twyla T. taps into your emotions with this new spellbinding standalone. This story deals with surviving your circumstances, playing the hand that is dealt to you, engaging in a taboo relationship, and participating heavy into the street life. Jay is constantly ridiculed for having lesbian parents. He deals with it as best he could, but his coping method may have him traveling down an unfamiliar avenue with dire consequences. Ant is smart, intelligent, and looks for a better way in life. However, a run-in with a cop teaches him that things can be upended in the blink of an eye. Zack is being raised by his single dad and tries to maneuver through life closely following the path his dad has set for him, but will he be able to resist all temptations that arise? Basketball star with the NBA in his future, Tre is having an illicit romance with a forbidden figure. When his secret is discovered, this relationship jeopardizes his chance of a better future and can destroy his basketball career before it even gets started. Four best friends—Jamal, Anthony, Zackary, and Trevor—learn that life is not as easy and brighter as Tupac’s song says. Things don’t always get better, but they never let up or give up. Through it all, they encourage each other to just keep their heads up, remaining hopeful throughout the struggles and pain.

Diary of a Triflin' Bitch 2


Platinum - 2014
    How will she overcome the depressing thoughts of knowing she will die? Diamond finally got rid of Jay and has moved on in life. She has found love but will it cost her more then she bargain for? Tip is still missing in action. Who is the father of her baby? Is she alive? Diamond, Tracy, Tip, and Brandy are back in this page turner with more drama than ever! The turn of events get wild and crazy and they all have to get over the obstacles of life. Who will come out on top?

Retribution


James Barrington - 2016
    But this is no ordinary assassination. Who is the third killer? Why was there no threat warning? And why did the killers kidnap one of the bodyguards, a former SAS soldier? Paul Richter is sent on the case. Before long he is in a deadly game of cat and mouse, wounded and chased through the English countryside. Richter will have to rely on all his combat skills and luck to avoid retribution…A standalone novella in the Paul Richter series, Retribution shows James Barrington at his best: fast, action-packed and giving absolutely no quarter. Watch out for more Agent Paul Richter thrillers 1. Manhunt2. Overkill3. Pandemic4. Foxbat5. Timebomb6. PaybackComing in 2017: the next full length Paul Richter thriller.

Keys to the Kingdom


Ty Marshall - 2015
    But with the longest tenured don on his death bed and the other families on the brink of civil war, greed threatens to destroy The Commission. Enter Marion Holloway, leader of the wealthy and prestige Holloway family, a shrewd and persuasive business man with strong political connects and stronger street ties. The man the FBI says is the most powerful black gangster in the country. With his oldest son, Mason, campaigning for mayor of New York City and his illegitimate son, Yasin “Sin” Kennedy, overseeing his lucrative drug operation, he is poised to seize control of the city. But when the war between the Mafia families hit close to home, the unrelenting power struggle between his sons, jeopardizes everything their father has built. Keys to the Kingdom introduces readers to urban fiction’s newest crime family, the Holloways, and the powerful legacy of tradition and blood, the seduction of power and the ultimate game of sibling rivalry.

From Ratchet To Riches: A Hood Love Tale


Patrice Balark - 2019
    Family over everything. Or are they really? For the Young siblings, they are all they got. For 18 years old Mecca, the well-being of her two sisters and little brother is the only thing she is focused on and worried about. Graduating Valedictorian of her high school and getting accepted into every college she applied for, getting a secondary education is the last thing on Mecca’s mind. After a chance encounter to help out a total stranger, Mecca takes a risk that could separate her from her siblings. But will this risk serve as her downfall or a way for her to elevate their circumstances? For 17 years old Danielle, surviving her daily hell has left a bitter taste in her mouth, giving her an “I don’t give a dayum” type of attitude and mindset. Along with Mecca, Dani looks after her baby sister and brother, trying her best to keep them safe and fed. However, she carries a dreadful secret that eats away at her beautiful core, creating a rift between the bond she shares with her big sister Mecca. While everyone else is living their best life in nice clothes and shoes and with food to eat, the Young siblings do whatever it takes to survive the next second. When one tragedy hits, it seems like gasoline is poured on it, extending it to more areas of their lives, causing colossal damage in its quake. Will the Young siblings be able to hold on to each other and choose siblings over everything? Or will their struggle consume them, destroying their close knit relationship? Survival mode, painful secrets, contested love, blind agendas, and familial betrayal can be found in best-selling author Patrice Balark’s debut series, From Ratchet to Riche$, under Twyla T. Presents publication. Warning: This is a series, so this book contains a cliffhanger. Book one is highly intense, gritty, and spine-tingling, leaving the reader anxious for the next part.