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The Fist That Bound Me: A Stand Alone Novel
Trinity Dekane - 2017
When Greg's abuse damn near kills Jade her sisters Corrina and Telissa step in and remove her from the home. As Jade deals with her hurtful past and her current abusive relationship she is introduced to a new way of life and new friends. She seems to adjust well to her new environment, but when the past starts to reel its ugly head Jade fights to stand her ground. Will she follow her heart and move forward or will she be snatched back into the depths of hell!
The Day My Father Killed Me
Shameek Speight - 2018
Having to witness his mother being abused at the hands of her husband for years, he appointed himself her protector; which led to him enduring the same fate. Vowing to protect his mother until his dying breath, Micah had no clue the day would come as soon as it did; and at the hands of his own father.
He Beats Me
Rod Cornelius - 2017
It wasn’t long after she cut herself off from all of her family and friends that Keon revealed his true abusive nature. Ashley quickly went from being the target of his affection to the target of his strikes and stomps. It’s not until Keon’s big move into the drug game goes tragically awry that he realizes the usefulness for Ashley again. The problem is, if he can’t get his plan to work, they all could end up dead.
Wynter
Trenae' - 2018
Her man ran the city, she lived in a home straight out of an urban fairytale, her bank account had no end and she was always rocking the finest of jewelry, clothing and bags. Women literally wanted to be Wynter, but all Wynter wanted to be was free. Loving Isaiah or Ice as the streets called, him wasn’t easy and came with a huge price. Wynter’s price was her best friend and sister, Rayne. Locking herself away from friends and the little family she had was Wynter’s solution to keep Isaiah’s violent behavior at bay. Being a prisoner in her own relationship came to an abrupt end and Wynter was finally able to be free. But not every fairytale has a happily ever after.
Meeting a man wasn’t in Wynter’s plans but that didn’t stop Supreme Harris from making sure those plans changed. The problem is, Supreme played by his own rules. Will Supreme be able to love Wynter pass the hurt or will he only help break her already fragile heart? With a new love on the horizon, people seem to forget that some love runs too deep to just walk away.
The Diary of a Side Chick 2 (Side Chick Diaries)
Tamicka Higgins - 2015
Still reeling from the discovery that she's pregnant with Tron's baby, Desirae wrestles with how to tell him. When he finally agrees to meet with her, she soon learns the club owner is in no way the fairytale father she'd dreamed he might be. Desirae's illusion of the man is shattered as he attempts to convince her to get rid of their child. When Tron's ex-girlfriend confronts Desirae, their argument quickly turns violent, landing the two behind bars. Forced to spend time with one another in jail, they get to talking, discovering together just how manipulative and shady the man they share really is. The former enemies shape an alliance, vowing that Tron will soon pay for his infidelities. Will Desirae find the courage to not only stand up to Tron, but to become more for her unborn child than just some man's side chick?
Lil' Mama Fell in Love with the Plug
Toy - 2017
Unbeknownst to most, Raheem was The Plug and ruled the streets with an iron fist alongside his best friend, Jabba. Raheem’s first priority was to have a hand in raising his four boys, keep the streets in a choke hold and find some peace in the only woman who had truly captured his heart, Yvette. However, co-parenting with the baby mother from hell, who refuses to let go, wreaks havoc on the relationship with Yvette. Terri is the epitome of wanting your cake and eat it too. Terri is not ready to let the security blanket of Raheem go, causing her to bring nothing but drama and more drama into the lives of Raheem and Yvette. Terri strings a web of lies and deceit in order to secure the bag, with no regard for the people who will get hurt along the way. Yvette is a young teacher who is determined not to fall in love again after a heartbreak she suffered while in college. Yvette couldn't catch herself from falling once Raheem came in and snatched her soul. What was supposed to be a casual sexual relationship turned into her finding the love of her life. It appeared that Terri had won the war when one of her antics had Yvette running for the hills and leaving the man she had fallen in love with behind. She meets a man who wants nothing more than to have Yvette as his woman; however, nothing is certain when Lil Mama Falls For The Plug.
From the Back: The Thirst of a Sneaky Bitch
T.C. Littles - 2014
But the thirst of a sneaky bitch breaks this friendship up. What lies will be told? What games will be played? What will be the ultimate play? After reading "From the Back", you'll most certainly be watching your back.
My Boyfriend Beats Me But I Still Love Him
Quan Millz - 2019
Lacey Franklin is the definition of the 21st century educated black millennial woman: classy, educated, career-driven but lonely. She is a senior copywriter working for a bourgeoning black Chicago advertising agency, but unexpectedly, her career comes to an end. Although blindsided by the devastating news, she quickly meets a new beginning with the prospect of finding new love. Derron Harrington is the founder and CEO of BeastCORE Studios, an upscale boutique gym located in the heart of Downtown Chicago. He's the walking epitome of everything a black woman wants in a black man: attractive, well-spoken, self-assured, entrepreneurial and seductive. Quintessential qualities every woman truly desires out of a man...that is until they discover the depth and darkness of a man's secret demons. Lacey meets Derron for the first time at his gym and is instantly wowed by his charisma and presence. But she knows little about the man (and his demons). As Derron attempts to pull her into his world, he also begins to unravel, losing sanity as his other problems come to surface. Read more in, "MY BOYFRIEND BEATS ME BUT I STILL LOVE HIM." One of the best African-American urban fiction titles for 2019! This is Episode 1 of a three-part series.
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.
King Dingaling: An African American Erotica
Cumilla Jenkins - 2019
Fuck Me. Those are words that Dakota “King Dangling” Jackson likes to hear. He earned his reputation during his porn star days, but everything they say about him is true. He’s a beast in the bedroom. Always has been. Always will be. But has he met his match? Along comes Skyy, and she’s not like any other woman Dakota has ever come across. She doesn’t want love. She just wants to cum. And Dakota was the perfect man for the job. But, somehow, sex always leads to something else. Someone always wants more. But both Dakota, and Skyy, have other lovers in the picture and none of them are willing to give them up without a fight. In this sexy, fast-paced read, find out if King Dingaling will ever get his Queen.
A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate
N'Dia Rae - 2018
Life hasn’t always been easy for Chantè Sheppard. Growing up with an emotionally abusive mother, absent father and quirky personality left her ridiculed and teased when she was younger. Desperate to be perfect and become the most successful woman of her dreams, she buckled down and became a prominent attorney. Despite her career success, her love life has always severely lacked. When her fiancè of two years calls off their engagement, she decides that his life is no longer worth living. But a year later, she attempts at finding new love with someone from her past, Qassim. Things with Qassim go well at first but then take a dark turn. Chantè is obsessive with his entire being and will stop at nothing to make him hers. A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate is twisted, gut wrenching tell of obsession, love and drama. This is one book, you won’t be able to put down. This book also includes a bonus book.
Infatuated With A Boss
Natisha Raynor - 2017
As a teenager, he moved to Miami with his mother and turned to petty crime. After meeting his mentor, Jules, in prison, they head to North Carolina to take over blocks. When Jules decides to leave the game, Nick quickly inherits all of the drama and chaos that comes with being a boss. Shaka is one of the most thorough females in Miami. Recruited to North Carolina to help mutual friends in their time of need, she soon falls for Nick. She quickly takes on the role as Nick's ride or die. Shaka invites her brothers, Crucial, and Malone to North Carolina to get money as well. The unexpected begins to occur as Crucial falls in love with the beautiful Kennedy, and Malone falls in love with an addiction that could cost him everything. When Nick has to do a short bid for a probation violation, he entrusts his business to Shaka. It doesn't take her long to find drama, and it may prove to be more than she can handle. In the midst of their trials, it becomes obvious that everyone isn't meant to live the life of a boss.
He Ain't No Good & She Ain't No Better
Tia Barnes - 2017
Her marriage and faith is being tested when she finds out that the two people that she is supposed to be able to trust with her life are keeping secrets. Her husband Chance, and her best friend Porsha have been spending time together while she's at home trying to figure out where things went wrong. On a mission to fix what's broken in her relationship, Alicia's life takes a downward spiral that causes her to take matters into her own hands. Porsha violates the code when she starts sleeping with her best friend's man. She is secretly hoping that with all of the late nights and early mornings, she and Chance will one day be more than just bedroom buddies. She is willing to do anything to make him leave Alicia for her but she soon learns that a baby will not keep a man that isn't interested in being kept. Chance loves his wife but he is unhappy at home. He makes a decision to continue seeing his wife's best friend, after a drunken night of pleasure. They both vowed that it would never happen again but their sexual desires are too strong for them to ignore. Jeremy the dirty cop and Chance's brother, surfaces after Pandora 's Box is opened and secrets are unveiled. He swoops in to clean up the mess that his brother made and he makes Alicia fall for him as he plots his revenge on his brother. What will Alicia do when she finds out that her husband and best friend are secretly sleeping together? Will Porsha succeed in getting Chance to leave Alicia for good? Will Alicia walk away from her marriage and finally get her happy ever after with Jeremy? Find out in, He Ain't No Good & She Ain't No Better...
Bitter Baby Daddy: When a Loser Can't Let Go
Niki Jilvontae - 2017
The happiest event in a female's life when she finally crosses that threshold between childhood and becoming an adult. But what happens when you don't really know that person you're having a child with? What if over time you watch that man you gave a part of yourself to morph into someone you don't recognize? That's the case in this book of twisted tales involving four different men with four very similar issues. Over time, each woman in this book watches as the man they gave their all too changes into abusive, obsessive, womanizing, controlling fuck boys. Sex, lies, abuse, jealousy, and even murder are the reoccurring themes in their lives and one by one they find themselves trapped between wanting to live a happy life and desperately trying to separate from their Bitter Baby Daddies. Will these women be able to break the volatile bonds that hold them? Or will these women succumb to the hell they live as the losers who control them refuse to let go? Come on this drama filled, explosive ride through the streets of Memphis and find out just what it takes to get rid of a Bitter Baby Daddy!
From The Pole to the Palace 3
Diamond D. Johnson - 2016
Has a life just ended, or will the victim remain among the living. In the first two installments of From the Pole to the Palace, we were introduced to some of the secrets that had been taking place over the years. Now, all of the secrets are out, dark skeletons that have been in the closet for years are coming out as well. This last installment will make your cry, laugh, but most importantly, you will enjoy it. Find out if this book really lives up to its title, or if there’s no such thing as going from the pole to the palace.