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All I Want is That Hood Love 4
Mercedes G. - 2017
Unfortunately, it wasn't as easy as they thought it would be. They relocated in hopes of a better life but little did they know the past was sure to follow. Taysia can't seem to catch a break. She's pregnant and home is where she is most of the time. While Mega is out running the streets to secure a lavish life for his family. Follow your favorite couple to find out if their love was meant to be or is it too much for them to handle.
Flawless Series Boxed Set: Parts 1-5
Jade Jones - 2018
Two small time hoodlums turned big time entrepreneurs, these Cali boys are just trying to get it at any and all costs. But when betrayal and greed comes into play, these two friends' very foundation is shaken. Can they stay afloat in spite of it all, or will they lose what they worked so hard to build together? Shayla Edwards is a spoiled little rich girl who's always walked the path that was chosen by her wealthy, successful parents. However, things become a whole lot interesting when she meets a sexy D-boy that changes her entire life forever. Romeo is everything Shayla's ever wanted in a man, but will she be able to tolerate the dangerous life he lives? Kimberlyn Lopez was used to living the lavish life before her fiancée Cool was locked up on drug charges, leaving her to take care of their five-year-old son. If things aren't bad enough already, they really become complicated when Desmond, an old flame, comes back into the picture. With his smooth, charismatic appeal, Desmond has always held a part of her heart even while they were apart. But will Kimberlyn be able to tolerate his career choice - and the possibility of losing him as well? If things are complicated enough, they really heat up when Cool gets the early release he was anticipating. Flawless will take you on an emotional roller coaster, that'll surely have you questioning just how far you'll go for love.
Tru Love 2
Bree - 2016
What will happen with Tru and the baby? Will she tell Sincere about their daughter or will he find out on his own? With new significant others in the picture and drama in the streets, will Tru and Sincere finally get it together? Or will they keep running away from the love that they both share? Follow them as they struggle with love and trust.
A Bitter Love
Prenisha Aja - 2017
After being in a relationship with Lee for four years, Monique’s fairytale turns into hell and everything takes a bitter turn for her when he starts showing her a whole new side of him that she wasn’t prepared for. Monique would have never thought that things would come to this, and like many women in this situation, she doesn’t know whether to stay or go because even though she is getting abused, she feels as though the love they have for each other will conquer all. Even with being warned by her best friend, Jhazlyn, about Lee’s absurd behavior, Monique believes that he loves her too much to kill her. Stupid, right? Find out if Monique has had enough and escapes the abuse that Lee is putting her through, or if her exact words of him loving her too much to kill her becomes a lie.
I May Be Young But I'm Ready (I May Be Young But Im Ready Book 1)
Ke'asia Morris - 2016
Growing up with a strict Christian, church-going mother, she was kept on lockdown for the majority of her childhood. All of that changes when she spends her 18th birthday weekend with her best friend, Yarissa, who exposes her to things she's never experienced before. 25 year-old Jordan "JC" Chandler, Las Vegas' most eligible bachelor, is living his life to the fullest, but the moment Kamrai Terry walks into Black Skye, a club that he owns, he knows he has to have her. They immediately hit it off and everything is going great until Jordan finds out the woman of his dreams is only 18 years old. Not willing to jeopardize his business for a youngin', Jordan cuts all personal ties with Kamrai, and vows to keep the relationship strictly platonic. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and Jordan's heart wants Kamrai. Between Kamrai's age, a couple of crazy jump-offs and an ex not willing to give up, it seems to the couple that their relationship is up to everybody but them. Kamrai may be young, but she's ready to love and be loved. But will Jordan look past her age to see that, or will he let his inhibitions get in the way?
Feenin' For A G
BriAnn Danae - 2018
For the defiant, twenty-six-year-old beauty, Natauria Lindsey; her need revolves around the normalcy she once enjoyed before being tied down. After her five-year relationship comes to a conclusion, she’s left questioning whether her loyalty was really the issue. When her and dangerously handsome Dyami Houston cross paths, all of the questions she had before are thrown to the wind. Dyami’s towering stature, velvety smooth chocolate skin, and irresistibly warm smile has almost every woman in Kansas City lusting after him. Lust isn’t why he wants to settle down, though. In the midst of managing a profitable towing and mechanic business; the streets he grinded hard to stray from reels him back in. Upon his encounter with Natauria, he makes it his mission to familiarize himself with her likings, in hopes that she’s ready to change the dynamics of her newly single life as well. Sassy beauty, Kailynn Ross and charmingly suave Heize Buford’s enthralling storyline, is one that couldn’t be left untold. Both parents of young daughters conceived with different people; the two struggle to find a balance between making it work and moving on with their life. Their infectious connection isn’t one Kailynn nor Heize expected to develop so quickly; but the mind wants, what it wants. In “Feenin’ For a G”, expect the unexpected from National Best-Selling Author BriAnn Danae, as she delivers yet another riveting page turner. Just when you think you’ve had enough; you will be left wanting, craving, yearning… feenin’ for more as you flip through this action packed novel.
Honey Dipp 1
Reds Johnson - 2014
Encountering one problem after another, she hasn’t been able to catch a break. A ray of light finally breaks through Honey Dipp's gloomy world when she meets super sexy GUY SANTOS. Not only does he give Honey the most breathtaking sex she's ever experienced, but he gives her his heart. Honey is in bliss! But when Honey Dipp's sordid past forges its way into the relationship, will Guy continue to love her or will he leave Honey broken and shattered like so many others have? Exactly how strong is a man's love when it's challenged by a woman's ugly secrets?
Love & Hennessy 3: An Addictive Kind of Love (Love & Hennessy: An Addictive King of Love)
Carmen Lashay - 2017
Will they finally get their happily ever after? Or is there somebody out there that refuses to let them be happy? Part three of this heart-pounding saga picks up right where it left off with Ghost still searching for answers as to who killed Henry and turned snitch. Will Tommie choose to let Rodney be apart of his child’s life? Or is that chapter in her life finally closed for good? Jasmine and Dom have an on again off again romance, that's mostly off because Jasmine is hesitant when it comes to giving Dominic all of her. Will she put her pride to the side and get her man? Or will she wait till it too little too late? Dom, fed up with Jasmine's flip-flopping love decides he's done with her for good. Will he stick to his word and kick her to the curb when a new love interest captures his attention? Or is the love he had for Jasmine too strong to just let slip away. Rodney, pissed off that his cousin not only stole his girl but has staked claims to his child, isn't so willing to let go of them both without a fight. Will he continue to fight for their love until he succeeds? Or will he finally give up and focus on his relationship with Kelly? The plot of this crazy story once again thickens as rules are broken, bonds are bent, and no one is to be trusted, as enemies become friends, and friends become a thing you regret you ever had. Jump back into the saddle and take another ride with the gang as Tommie, Ghost, Dom, Jasmine, and Rodney are once again racing against the clock to stay alive while they battle with lies, treachery, deceit, and a little thing called love. Each battling with their own demons, will everybody come out on top, defeat their enemy and manage to stay alive long enough to find their happily ever after? Or will they all once again find out the sad truth that all is fair in Love and Hennessy?
Blood of a Boss: The Moreno Family
Askari - 2014
Now, at the age of 23, his sole ambition is to lock down the streets of Philly and reclaim the power and glory his estranged father once possessed. Unfortunately, the only thing standing in his way is the grandfather he never knew existed. As Sonny begins his bloody rise to prominence, the concept of family falls by the wayside and murder reigns supreme. Love turns to hate and some who claim to be loyal commit indelible acts of treason. Will Sonny's bloodline be the cause of his success or the root of his downfall? Either way, the streets of Philly will never be the same.
Love Galore: When They Ask About Us
Juani - 2017
Zayla has been in a relationship with Chauncey, the love of her life, for the last five years, and things couldn’t be better between the two. Or so she thinks. Chauncey, the perfect boyfriend. Hard-working, solid, stand-up guy. He runs one of eight of his family's car dealerships and has the perfect woman in Zayla. But is Chauncey hiding a few secrets that could shatter Zayla’s world and put her in the most dangerous situation leaving her fighting for her life? And then, there’s Chop - the leader of the Jacob’s clan. The businessman who only wants to expand his businesses and make sure his family is straight. Anything outside of that is considered a distraction to him. But what happens when these three lives intertwine in a way none of them could have ever imagined? Will Zayla live to see her dreams come true? Will Chauncey be able to get himself out the mess he’s made? And where does Chop fit into all of this chaos? More importantly, who is he?
Trouble & Malaika: Not Your Average Love Story
Shaye B. - 2017
Donavan “Trouble” Troy is heartless and ruthless. Since the day, he was abandon and forced into the foster care system he vowed to never care about anything. Being tossed in the worst homes only fueled his hatred turning him into the vicious man he is today. After his first taste of blood, he's been craving it ever since. Trouble is feared in the streets. Malaika Coleman is the closest you could get to an angel on earth. Her parents never knew when they named her that she would one day live up to it. After she survived a fatal car crash at sixteen, her whole perspective on life changed. Now she devotes her life to giving to others and spreading joy to the world through her music. Lai believes that music can change anyone’s life for the better, but can it change hers? Trouble and Lai's paths cross in the craziest way when he ends up saving her from a bullet meant for him. What happens when Trouble saves a life instead of taking one? Is Lai the angel he needs to pull him from his dark path or does his darkness pull her in. Maybe they have more in common than everyone thinks. Find out what happens when a troubled man meets an angel.
She's Crushin' on a Savage
Danielle May - 2017
But that all changes when her best friend, Gia, invites her to a party which is hosted by her older brother, Christian, and Alana’s first crush that she never fully got over. Christian is a sexy asshole, with a no-nonsense attitude that women tend to flock to, even though he gives them his ass to kiss. At twenty-six, he is a successful entrepreneur that lives by the motto ‘if you want something, you should grind until you get it,’ which he applied to every aspect in his life. But he never thought that that would include a person that he only saw as his little sister’s friend, until he starts seeing her in a new light. After that night, Christian peruses Alana with a vengeance. Will Alana continue to run from the possible thought of being hurt again, or will Christian be the one that makes her question everything she knows about what love truly means?
Young, Rich, N*ggas: Thugs Fall In Love Too
Bianca Marie - 2019
What do you get when you wrap all those dudes up into one? You get a Gangsta. Geon “Gangsta” Rich is a young dude on the come up. Living his life to the fullest, he has a carefree attitude. His nonchalant spirit and bold mouth take him far. Gangsta is the epitome of his name. Love doesn’t come easy for him, and in his mind, the only thing he’s concerned about is the money. His emotions get twisted when he’s put into a position where he has to make life-altering choices. When he meets Aspen, everything he stands for goes out of the window, and he opens his mind and his heart to that four-letter word again. Aspen is a woman who loves the people closest to her more than anything. In a hopeless relationship, she tries her hardest to make things work. Being the girl of a dope dealer isn’t the most prestigious position in life but its one she’s accepted. Things take a turn for the worse one day, and she falls into the arms of the infamous Gangsta. Meeting Gangsta under unlikely circumstances makes her rethink everything. She tries her hardest not to fall for him, but when fate takes control, certain things that can’t be stopped. Asia is Aspen’s baby sister. College girl by day, party animal by night. She’s living her best life to the fullest and still manages to receive good grades. Asia thinks she’s on her a game, and nothing could distract her, but then she meets someone who seems to be her mirror image. Any other time, Asia wouldn’t have had a problem with it, but the difference with this dude is that she’s falling for him, and hard. Asia doesn’t know if she can handle the drama that comes along with a hood dude. Finally, you will encounter Trill. A trill ass fly dude, the ladies love him, and the dudes envy him. One of Gangsta’s best friends, Trill is a lot like him. He has a don’t give a care attitude, and that’s how he survived so long in the streets. After a steamy one-night stand with Asia, he didn’t think he would ever see her again. But, unfortunately, when you have a connection with someone, you can’t stop thinking about them. Trill ends up falling for Asia, but at the same time, he’s not able to change his playboy ways. But when he realizes she’s just as nonchalant, can he handle the rejection? These four people are going to take you through the emotions of loving each other. Things aren’t always what they seem, and they find out the hard way if love is worth it.