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When It's Real It's Forever 2


Ke'asia Morris - 2016
    Two years have passed and they're more in love than they've ever been. All of the drama and hurt from the past is forgotten and replaced with nothing but happiness, or so they thought.Gionni is doing his thing on the court, and being the man has a price. Sacrifices have to be made and dedication is required, but with the groupies beating down the door, can G resist temptation and stay faithful to Nielle, or are the girls just a part of the game he plays?Nielle is close to graduating and working towards her dreams, but when she ends up pregnant, she couldn't be happier. Not everything is a fairytale ending. When the times get rough will their love last or will it fade away Will this couple's love be real enough to last forever or was this all just a phase?

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.

When A Boss Nigga Wants You


Niqua Nakell - 2015
    He and Nico areCharleston’s kings and with major moves and major losses, they willlearn quickly that what they are both missing is love!Sa’Naya and Natori are both born and raised Charleston girls. Hailingfrom different parts of the city, they both have had their ownhardships that has made them the women they are today. And with lovepopping out of thin air, they question themselves. What’s a strongwoman without a strong man behind her?In this fast paced read, accompanied by Aunt Deya, JR, and Jillian,nothing is always as it seems. And with money to be made and revengein the air, a fairy tale romance does not align with the stars. Withchaos in the city and a new King crowned, jealousy rears its ugly head,in which jail or death are the answers for some. Take this adventurous ride,and see what a boss nigga wants!

Love and a thug: A hitta's love story


Brii - 2015
    Niether are looking for love until they cross paths with Asia and Cedes. Trigga is a hard body, shows no emotion type of guy. He lives life going woman to woman. He continues to stack his money and live by the code: "We don't love these hoes." When he meets Cedes, everything changes and the code flys out the window. Cedes isn't his average type of female. She lives by her own code: "We don't trust these niggas." She posses boss mentality and a street demeanor. Being the hottest tattoo artist in the city, Cedes just wants to run her business and stack her bread as well. When she meets Trigga she trys to run the opposite direction but finds herself in his arms over and over again. With the same personalities, these two attract but there's only room for one boss. Will Cedes allow Trigga to do that, without intervening? Truth is a big hearted, gentle and a humble thug. Being in the streets, he only has time for one female in his life. His baby girl, Talia ,is his pride and joy. With a crazy baby momma like Raquel, he doesn't even try to be with another woman. The day he meets Asia is like love at first sight. He goes against his word and wife's her anyway. Asia is one of the best realtors in Chicago. Fresh out of college, she's just getting her business off the ground and has no time for a man. When she meets Truth she falls hopelessly in love and even accepts his child as her own. Asia's living her life like it's golden until Raquel shuts that all down. This unlocks a beast inside Asia that she never knew she possessed. Will she be able to be with a man who has a crazy baby momma? Maurice wants to be King of Chicago but two people stand in his way. He plots and plans until he meets someone who wants them just as bad as he does. With this person's help, he can definitely take over now. Maurice thinks he's got it all figured out but will he really come out on top?

In The Presence Of A Thug: Never Felt Love Like This


Queen Keishii - 2017
    You try to avoid it at all costs. For six people, they will learn that love may be attainable and it may be like nothing you've never felt before. Buddah lived by the motto, "Fuck 'em and leave 'em in the dust. He caught himself slipping five years ago and it left his heart and trust broken, indefinitely. For a while he thought this, but soon when he encounters Massika, it will have him wondering if he could love again. Massika's heart was not in it to be in love. All she was focused on was her career, friends, and family. When she encounters the very rude and handsome, Buddah, things will change. Will she embrace that love could be in the air or ignore all of the signs? Adreena has lived a tragic life since she was younger. With love, it has always been a miss. When she feels like love has finally reached her in the form of Banks, she will have to do some serious soul searching. Will she be able to see true love or will she let the problems in her life blind her to the possibilities? Banks was a heartbroken soul who finally found the one in Adreena. Will the many tests that come in his way stop his quest for love or will he overcome the obstacles in his path? Mona was never one looking for the love of a man to make her feel better. She was scared to put herself out there because she didn't want to experience heartbreak. When Bailey comes along, she doesn't know what to do with herself. What would she do when he comes along and tries to show her the love that she deserves. Will she run away or actually realize that love is the thing that she had been running from the whole time? Follow these twenty-somethings as they go through many hurdles and obstacles as they experience love, heartbreak, and everything in between. Will they find love or will they forever be alone? Find out in this gripping story of love, sex, drama, and violence.

Karma and Santana: A Miami Hood Story


S Yvonne - 2015
    The secrets behind her family's true identity wasn't a part of the plan and neither was her falling in love with an upcoming dope boy. When Karma's world turns into a new life of blood, murder, and mayhem; eighteen year old Karma realizes that she's in too deep. Karma's life is spinning out of control as she realizes her innocence is gone forever and she needs to find her soul now more than ever to get through the darkness.

A Billionaire Finessed My Heart


K. Renee - 2018
    Ciera and Ari have goals to accomplish, and nothing is going to stand in their way. Never having been in a real relationship, neither girl is equipped to deal with the extra emotions that it takes. So they think, but when they meet the Kassom brothers, all of that will change. Juelz Kassom, runs a billion-dollar drug empire and has decided to go legit. In his exit, he decides to leave the empire to his brother Zelan. Can Zelan handle the reigns? Juelz heart belongs to his deceased Fiancé Kenya, and their daughter Kari he has vowed to never love again. Until he comes face- to -face with the beautiful Ciera Voss, can Ciera break down those guarded walls around his heart? There are many snakes surrounding Juelz Empire, and personal life. Can he and Ciera’s romance stand the brewing storm coming their way? Zelan (Zel) Kassom has always followed the motto “I am my brother’s keeper ” his respect for his only brother is unimaginable. Ready to step up and become the King of New York. It was time; he was ready for the crown. Ever since, the breakup with his ex girlfriend, Zelan has no interest in a relationship. Until his encounters with Ari Voss, no matter how hard he tries to rid his mind of Ari, she plagues his every thought, his every move.

Addicted to a Dirty South Thug 2


Shan - 2016
    "No fear and no more running," she tells herself, but with Khi's overwhelming baby mama drama and heat from the Prince brothers, she finds every excuse she can to run from her one true love. Khi is trying everything to get a hold on his life. After getting Dae out the way, the problems seem to continue to fall into his lap. With trying to figure out if Selena is really playing for the other team and keeping an eye on Briana, his love and attention for Cuba seems to fall in last place. With the threat of losing Cuba on his shoulders, will Khi make the right the decision and choose the woman that he's been waiting his whole life for? And what happens when decisions made causes brother to be against brother? They are in the middle of a war, how will they come out on top if they're beefing with each other? KaeDee is no longer able to keep the cool demeanor that he is known for having once he realizes that it's more to Deonna's suicide. Once a pretty Detective walks into his life and turns things upside down for him, KaeDee finds out the woman he married is only one of many. It all seems to break him down and forces him to be angry at the world, even his brothers. Mistakes are made and KaeDee is unable to keep it together and is quickly falling apart, but what happens when the one person he's never noticed is the one to piece him back together? In the midst of all the madness, will KaeDee see that his true soulmate had been hiding in the shadows all along. Dae's finally forced to face his problems now that he has nowhere to turn. Realizing that the only person that he could count on is the one to put him in his predicament, will Dae finally get his life together or will it be too late for him? The newest addition to the Prince brothers saga is home. The wild hair, funny looking eyes Cassidy has touched down and back to claim the only woman he's ever loved but things won't be so easy for him. His past issues was never resolved and the secret he's been holding onto has no choice but to be revealed. He works hard to fix all the issues he's caused. Once the smoke finally clears, will Cassidy have his woman, or will end up paying for more of his mistakes in the end? Things are just heating up in this installment of Addicted To a Dirty South Thug.

A New Jersey Love Story 2: I Got Yours, You Got Mine


Myiesha - 2015
    They continue to make enemy after enemy, when all they really want to do is be completely in love with each other. Being with Troy has caused Camilla to step out of her reserved personality and show all other females that she’s about that life and she plays no games when it comes to her man. Camilla has learned that everyone that smiles in your face isn’t your friend. Supreme’s secret obsession with Camilla has stirred up some jealousy within Kitty. After Supreme’s vicious attack on Camilla, she’s determined to get revenge. Once Supreme goes missing, Kitty already knows who had something to do with it and she will not stop until those who are responsible pay. Troy, completely in love with both sides of his sunshine, is willing to jump through all hoops for her and be by her side when shit goes down. He’s the first to pick up on Kitty’s deceitful vibes and does his best to warn Camilla to be careful around her. When Kitty starts to feel that Camilla and her gang are on to her ulterior motives, she expedites her plan that may get her revenge for Supreme once and for all. After Kitty and Keyonna’s sneak attack on Troy and Camilla, lives are left hanging in the balance. Who will survive this unforeseen attack? Will G-Ma have to dust off her gat for her BooBoo?

When A Hood Girl Puts It On You


K.B. Cole - 2017
    Hood love hasn't done anything but cause me pain. Maybe I fell for the wrong hoodlum. But I'm over it, my new man’s going to be a square. I'm going to find some who can treat me right. -Raeya Everything that Raeya Duval does is for her son. She's determined to provide him a better life than she's ever had. At twenty-four, she has a bright future ahead of her. There's just one problem… Her no good baby daddy. Fed up with the lies and cheating, but trying to keep her son’s father in his life, she stays, but the love has been gone. Flacka loves his son and Raeya, but he loves the attention other women give him too. Being faithful is the farthest thing from his mind. He knows that Raeya’s not going anywhere. Not as long as their son adores him. But when he commits the ultimate betrayal, he learns that every woman has a breaking point. But he’s not going to let his family go without a fight. Raeya has to fight for the life she wants for her and her child. Sometimes it’s better to be a single mom then to let your child watch you be treated like nothing. Can this hood girl find the love she deserves? Will Flacka be able to win Raeya back? What will he do if he doesn’t? When a new man steps in and tries to be everything Raeya’s ever dreamed of, will she let him in or go back to Flacka and his mess? Hood love is addictive but sometimes you have to give it up to find true happiness. Javari is far from hood, but he sees something in Raeya that makes him want to give her his all. No one understands what he sees in her, but they just don't know. When A Hood Girl Puts It On Ya’ its hard to resist!

Wifed Up By A Street King: A Miami Love Story


Zarkia - 2019
    It’s available right here for your reading pleasure. In part one of this series, you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Author Zarkia. She is signed to Twyla T. Presents and her writing is very clever, and this story is unputdownable. ***WARNING*** This is not your typical, Urban Romance, Dope Boy, Thug Love, or Kingpin Savage book. Heart pounding. Nail biting. Gritty. Unique. Smart. Independent. Beautiful. Successful. Educated. Serena Milan is all that and more, but when her pasts comes back to haunt her, she is in desperate need of protection and finds herself falling for the type of man that she knew was no good for her. In exchange for security, Serena agrees to the plan that was presented to her with two simple rules. Rule #1: Don’t let that sucka catch you slippin’. Rule #2: Don’t fall in LOVE. What happens when not one, but both rules are broken? Charlo Moss is the KING OF MIAMI, and everybody knows he is not to be messed with. Unless they are looking for an early grave. Every move that Charlo makes is very calculated, until he breaks one of his own rules and falls for the beautiful Serena Milan. What happens when opposites attract, secrets are revealed, trust is broken, and the one who vowed to protect you is the reason you are staring death in the face? Zarkia brings you a clever, nail-biting, unforgettable African American Romance Tale that will leave you dying for more.

Rielle and Hussein: A Hustler's Fairytale


Natisha Raynor - 2017
    Her mother being sent to prison causes Rielle to start battling depression, but despite the dark hole that she tries to overcome daily, she begins her journey into adulthood with little obstacles. That is until a visit to her friend's apartment in the projects pushes Rielle into a darker place than she's ever been before. The support of a new person in her life is enough to keep her from going completely over the edge, but is it enough to keep her from completely self-destructing? Hussein Jacobs wants the finer things in life, and he's willing to work for them. He knows how it feels to have nothing, but he doesn't want to risk his freedom to get what he wants. Completely satisfied with living a modest life and having a simple relationship, he's prepared to work hard at staying out of the streets until a long lost family member starts to entice him with an opportunity that not many would turn down. Rielle's friend, Trisha, is the complete opposite of her. A wild child from the hood, like Rielle she came from foster care, and now that she's grown, she wants it all. The first thing on her list is the sexy, rich, Rico Carter. He is already spoken for, but that's not enough to deter Trisha. She wants her man and plans to get him at any cost, but once she finally does, she realizes that she bit off way more than she was prepared to chew. From a distance, the hustler lifestyle seems like a lavish one, but there is drama, lust, betrayal, and revenge at the center of it all.

My Miami Rude Boy 2: Dolla and Dream


Traci B - 2016
    Dolla and Staxx are both overwhelmed with stress and different waves of emotions, which cause them both to make irrational, quick decisions. Once Dolla finds out who is behind the senseless shooting, he finds himself questioning Dream and her loyalty. To make matters worse, he leaves her at her lowest point. Right now, feelings for any woman is placed on the backburner. He wants nothing more than to seek justice for Zoe, but he has to patiently wait for the right time to strike. Staxx meets a new woman—Karma. She definitely dishes out more than he can take. With a failing marriage, the shooting of his daughter, and a plotting mistress, Staxx finds himself with his back against the wall. His business venture even backfires on him, causing him to put the billion-dollar empire in jeopardy. After a decade, Shonda finally finds the strength to walk away from her marriage. With a man like Staxx, the task proves nearly impossible. Even though the Whyte Brothers are under a tremendous amount of pressure, they sure find ways to cope. At the end of the day, they still have an empire to run.

When A real Thug Wants You


Jazzie - 2015
    Brains, Beauty, and definitely body but she doesn’t see it. All she sees is pale skin, freckles, and oversized breasts and ass. Ready for independence her and her best friend Zaniyah head to Atlanta on full scholarships to Spelman in pursuit of their dream jobs. By chance she meets Kenji and instantly becomes addicted to him.Kenji is handsome, street savvy and a Drug Cartel Boss. He gets everything he sets his eyes on. This toffee colored, gray eyed specimen of a man has everything he could ask for except a woman to share his heart with. When he first set eyes on Brooklyn, he knew that she was going to be his wife. Her feisty attitude and strong independence is what turned him on. When Brooklyn pushes him away, it intrigues Kenji. With somebody trying to destroy his existence and demolish the infamous Rasta Boyz, will Brooklyn be his downfall or will she keep him from falling down?Cashmere also known as Cash is the ultimate womanizer and he loved living life in the fast lane. His thug demeanor mixed with his wicked Jamaican roots makes it hard for the women to resist. His obsession for women would always be the reason that he could never have just one. That is until he meets the chocolate bombshell Zaniyah from New Orleans. She slides in and becomes his new addiction and changes his life forever.Zaniyah feels like she’s damaged goods. Losing her innocence at the hands of her mother’s boyfriend has her mental fucked up. Not to mention she has some secrets of her own. She has closed off her heart and emotions and covers up her hurt by fuck and sucking on different niggas to escape the ill feelings of her past. Just when she thinks she’s comfortable in comes sexy ass Kash turning her world upside down.Come on and take a rollercoaster ride with these four friends as secrets are revealed, hearts are broken, loyalty is tested, love is lost and found, ex’s cause drama, and friendships are broken. Join them in the first installment as they reveal how to get past the obstacles in life and love.

Love & Hennessy 4: An Addictive Kind of Love (Love & Hennessy: An Addictive Kind of Love)


Carmen Lashay - 2018
    Will the shooter of Ghost and Tommie be revealed? Is Rodney dead for real? The only way to find out is to buckle up for one final, explosive ride with the characters you have grown to love or hate to love. This finale will leave you with your heart pounding and your mind boggled. With unexpected twist and revelations, you head will spin. A blast from Jasmine’s past shows up to shake things up, as if their lives needed any more shaking. The wedge between her and Dominic with be driven so far apart that they once again will find themselves fighting for a place in each other’s lives. Will it happen for them? Or will calling it quits be the best thing, if they want to survive? In this tale of love and betrayal, bonds are broken, lives are forever destroyed and loyalty is just a word. Where there is light life altering secrets are revealed. Whose relationship is tight enough to withstand the ultimate test?