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In Love With the King of Miami
Treasure Malian - 2017
However, Cartier ‘Carti’ Townsend have no plans on slowing down. His climb to the top, where he reigns as the King of Miami, hasn’t been easy. After the loss of his pops Cartier Sr, Carti made a vow that losing his father to the streets wouldn’t be in vain. True to his inner New Yorker, Carti runs the streets of Miami in a fresh pair of wheat timberlands and with an iron fist, destroying any and everything that gets in his way. Along for the ride is his Cousin, Bryson, and homeboy Mack. These relationships, which are the most important to him will be tested. You know what they say, more money more problems. Nothing could have prepared Cartier for the test he would face when the love of his young life, re-enters his life. Cadence Robinson, is Carti’s dream girl, the one he didn’t realize he missed until their path’s crossed again. With everything in her life going according to plan, Cadence has no interest in reliving the past with Carti. At least that’s what her brain says, but, the strings of her heart is playing a different tune. Dior got more than she asked for when she took on the role of being Cadence’ best friend. With her career reaching new heights all Dior is focused on is securing the bag. Getting involved with Bryson was never apart of the plan, but when she fell, she fell hard. What can the streets offer a girl who had her life all planned out? Mack has his hands full with Demi. Their relationship is rocky. But even while dealing with the downside of being together neither of them wants to let go. At least not until they feel they have exhausted every option to make it work. However, before they can choose to get it together or forget it forever, will tragedy strike and decide for them? In their own way, they each find that the streets ain’t for everybody. Even the King faces Checkmate.
Rhythm & Hood (A STAND ALONE NOVEL): A Dope Boy's Heartbeat
Niqua Nakell - 2016
Young and sassy, Rhythm's only concern is graduating high school and having some fun. Raised by her hard working mother, Rhythm learned early on to love herself first and not to believe every boy's lies. Everything her mother has taught her get's put to the test when she constantly runs into the hood's most infamous bad boy that just so happens to go by the name, Hood.Hood is beyond rude, but to most that's part of his charm. With a sex appeal that is too strong for her faint hear, Rhythm ends up giving into his advances even though something is telling her she is destined for heartbreak.Hood lives by the saying cash rules everything around me, and is motivated by the drugs and fast life. Life for him is no longer the same when his heart starts beating to a different tune after Rhythm catches his eye. His desire for Rhythm brings out foreign emotions that he's just not ready for.Hood and Rhythm explore the possibilities between them and find out head first that love can be a dangerous game. With both of their hearts being involved, death and tragedy comes crashing in causing the two down a lonely highway. Follow the sound of Hood's heart beat in this hood love story to see just how Rhythm became a dope boy's heartbeat.
The Plug Next Door 6
Sol - 2017
The DeLeneau brothers have been through a lot but they’re ready to pull the plug. They’re looking forward to getting their happily ever afters with the women who love them, but sometimes fairytales don’t come true. You’ve probably been asking yourself if God lived after that elevator incident with his father? If so, will him and Reese make it down the aisle? Or will Sloan swoop in and ruin everything? Will Young and Alexa’s marriage survive the many women who walked into his life when they were apart? What happens when Nas is released from prison? Will Loso and Summer stay together forever? Find out the answers to all of your questions now in the finale!
My Lover, His Brother & Me...
Janey Woodall - 2013
But, although Seb is attentive and great fun, Izzy has to admit that it doesn't look as though it's going anywhere which is why it's a shock when he asks her to spend Christmas with him and his family in Derbyshire.Faced with the prospect of an uncomfortable Christmas with her nightmare mother in France or the opportunity to get to know Seb a LOT better, Izzy is happy to agree.But back home, Seb seems to have something on his mind and then there's his family to deal with: his forceful mother and frail father, sister Marianne and big brother Quinn. Christmas cheer seems in short supply for Isobel and it's not necessarily the season to be jolly...A contemporary romantic comedy for fans of the likes of Jilly Cooper and Jenny Colgan.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lover-His-Bro...
Powerless – the year the lights went out
Suzanne Goldring - 2016
There is no mains water, no petrol and no news. Towns and cities are chaotic and dangerous. Who will survive the months ahead without electricity? But out in the country, Sandra is determined to keep going. Can she keep her family healthy through the long, wet winter? And can they all adapt to life without power?
Ten Seconds to Free Fall (Ten Second series, #3
L.A. Clayton - 2020
. . and every second counts.Kate and her CIA team are on a mission to stop the AGI’s plan to overthrow the government and achieve a New World Order. But the AGI is always one step ahead of them, clearing the way to win their shadowy war. Kate is tangled in a dangerous web that pulls her deeper into a labyrinth of lies and betrayal no matter what move she makes. The clock is counting down to zero and she’s in the fight of her life - and the freedom of the world is at stake.Jake’s assignment is to test the loyalties of a high-ranking AGI operative who may prove to be a huge advantage if they can sway him. But the operation goes sideways when an unexpected source from Jake’s past turns up, and in this cat-and-mouse game old ghosts can become new enemies. Jake must decide who he can trust to help him ensure that AGI’s New World Order won’t become reality. Making his stand, he'll stop at nothing to end AGI. But everything can change in the blink of an eye . . .
Putting My Love In The Hands Of A Savage
Nikqua - 2017
Being a lawyer and being good at it, Anthony wanted to make it to the top. Anthony doesn't always sit behind a desk and work on cases. Anthony and his brothers partnered up with their fathers running a big drug organization. While being behind the scenes, Anthony proved to be the best lawyer and the best man in the streets. Leaving her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, Toni hit the road to Nashville, Tennessee. What she didn't know was what she was about to get herself into when she met Anthony. She fell harder than she ever thought she would. When Toni Grant joined the law firm that his father owned, Anthony knew he was in trouble. The attraction they had for each other was obvious. Although they tried to stop it, the chemistry was too strong to ignore. With drama unfolding and love blossoming, the couple is at their wits end on the drama that was following their relationship. When they learn the truth about everything, will their relationship be able to survive the big mess that has surface around them?
Hanley's Revenge
Dick Kinsey - 2016
'Hanley's Revenge' A Thoroughbred Racehorse Mystery Rick Randall, trainer for Tom and Sherry Cranston, owners of Lawn Shadow Farm, the most prestigious racing stable in the country, their jockey Hanley Woodhome, leading rider in the country and Steve Woodhome, Hanley's brother, are participants in a mystery that will transport you into the world of thoroughbred racing.
Trap Kings: Fall In Love Too
Taniece - 2017
He may have been sitting at the top but he was straight hood at heart. Running with the same people that you jumped off the porch and got it out the mud with, you would think that your bond would be airtight. In Reapa’s case, his foundation wasn’t as solid as he thought. After a disaster of a relationship with his ex Ava, he wanted no other relationship because his trust was messed up. Unity Galore had to constantly remind herself to fix her crown; embrace her melanin. Growing up, she was always joked on for her rich skin and country accent. As she got older her love for kickboxing grew fonder which killed her love life altogether. That quickly changed when Reapa made his appearance into her life. Everything seemed to be looking up until Unity got a business proposal that could potentially change her life for the better. Phoenix “Nix” Quartz was far from a good girl. She stayed in out of jail behind her boyfriend Axel. It really hurt when you go hard for someone to only be messed over in return. After finally making a fool of herself for the very last time, she leaves him alone for good. In the heat of the moment, a one-night stand changed her life forever. There was a time in life when Blake “Kase” Watts once loved his baby mother, Harper more than life itself. Their relationship was slowly withering away and she was the one to blame. A chance encounter with the beautiful Nix was the first time that he felt like he could be himself around someone. Her looks were what caught his attention but her personality was why he desired her so much. Will Unity take that job opportunity and leave everything behind her including her new found love, Reapa? Nix being different from Kase’s normal might be just something that he needs but is she too diverse for him? Find out in Trap Kings Fall In Love Too.
Russian Billionaire's Lost Child
Brittney Brooke - 2019
Once, I’d let her slip away.The girl from my past,The woman I’ve never forgotten.Money.Power.A high-flying business.There’s enough glamor in my life to keep the bad memories away.Just one look at me and you’d think I had it all.
But there’s something about this little town.Something that keeps drawing me back.And I know that ‘something’ is her.Athena.
Beautiful.Dark.In control.No longer the fragile girl she’d been when I’d left.
But it’s not just about the two of us anymore.Because there’s a little girl in Athena’s life.And I can’t help but think that girl is mine…
Note: Russian Billionaire's Lost Child is a steamy second chance romance between a Russian Billionaire and his first love.
You Don’t Miss A Good Thing, Until It's Gone: Standalone
Nikki Nicole - 2018
You got a small glimpse of what's to come in Giselle and Dro, that was the warm up. Kaniya and Lucky have been through it all together murders and plenty of mayhem. They've weathered so many storms, I've lost count. They’ve caught plenty of bodies together they don’t even know the amount. No matter what they went through, they've always found their way back to each other. Their love was strong enough, to rise above all the drama. Is love enough to keep the fire blazing and lots of females hating? It’s a lot of things going on that I won’t speak on, but when a woman is fed up, it’s nothing her husband can do about it. Trouble finds itself on The William’s doorsteps on a few occasions. Not early mornings, but a lot of late nights. Little do they know Mrs.Williams, is always on go. She lives for the drama, and she’s ready for Lucky’s moms. Her guns are always cocked and ready, to set it off at any given moment. On the outside looking in Kaniya and Lucky have it all. Married with three beautiful children. Nice home and a slew of luxury cars. Their relationship was built off love and loyalty in the beginning. It’s whole lot of drama in this saga. As of lately a few lies have started to arise. Baby, let’s not mention the babies, are they Lucky’s maybe? Take a ride with these two, to see if their love will survive this heart wrenching ending depending on where their hearts lie. You don’t miss a good thing, until it’s gone.
He Found Love In The Strip Club
Traci B - 2017
She is determined to be successful, even if it means sliding down a pole to make ends meet. Though she never has plans of becoming one of Atlanta’s top dancers, she is left no other option when her parents are left paralyzed after a car accident. Knowing that she has mouths to feed and bills to pay, she knows that she needs to make fast money. Her motto is – she needs those bills to pay her bills – which she strictly lives by. Hennessi prides herself on the fact that she doesn’t have to do anything out of the ordinary to make it to the top. However, this is the exact reason she is envied amongst other dancers. If her status isn’t enough to cause envy, Bucks forcing himself into the picture really exposes how envious other girls can be. Jarvis ‘Bucks’ Banks is the owner of an elite car dealership. He definitely earns his street credentials, but he wears the businessman title so much better. In his spare time, he goes down to Magic City for entertainment. There, he lays eyes on Hennessi. Every man knows that Hennessi is off-limits, including Bucks. Since Bucks feels like he is not the average client who frequents Magic City, he feels he’s above the rules. After a few private dances, Bucks is ready to take things to the next level with Hennessi. There is just one problem, Hennessi and Bucks are both taken. To him, taken is simply a title that can be changed at any time. For Hennessi, it is more than that. She values her relationship with her high school sweetheart – Andre. Even still, Andre isn’t enough to stop Bucks from pursuing Hennessi. Sometimes, all it takes is that one person to show what you’ve been missing out on. Will Bucks win Hennessi over with his consistency or will Hennessi stick with the man she’s loved since a teenager?
Halo and Prosper: No Rules In Love
Goddess Love - 2017
But her happy dreams are turned into nightmares the moment she gets into a relationship with Mickey. Halo thought she was going to get love, but instead she got black eyes and visits to the hospital. She knows she deserves better, but the fear of leaving him always has her staying with hopes that he will change. Mickey treated her like his property and she couldn’t make a move without his permission. Halo is a prisoner in her own home and each day she thought of an escape plan. The last straw is when she is brutally beaten and left for dead. The person who found her, was the person she had always loved. Prosper. Prosper Harrison used to move dope with Halo’s older brother before his sudden death. Prosper along with his other best friend, Fresh had the streets on lock until Prosper realized that being a businessman came with perks just like the drug game did. Prosper had always been overprotective of Halo since they were younger, but true feelings didn’t start to flourish until he realized the woman he wanted had always been her. He gives her that love that is only heard about on TV and in 90s R&B songs. Once the two of them give being together and love a try, the haters come out by the dozens and one happens to be Halo’s ex that she thought she got away from for good. There’s no rules in love, but there is a lot of naysayers hating from the sideline.
My Babydaddy, the Dopeman
Chloe Je'Nore - 2017
She does any and everything he asks of her and more from whipping up his work, to making drops. But nothing she does is ever enough and when she catches him kissing another woman she sets out to get some payback. She wants to hurt him the way he hurts her and she has the perfect person in mind but before she can set her plan into motion, Tone throws a curve balls that literally knocks her off her feet. He proposes, and now Kairee can finally have the wedding of her dreams until Tone's side chick makes an appearance and ruin every thing. Hurt, Kairee runs into the arms of an unlikely ally that turns her world upside down. She's been with Tone for years but this new guy is exactly what she's been missing...or is he ? Will she go running back to what broke her or will this new man change her life in ways she never imagined? Find out in..My baby daddy the dopeman.
The Dressmaker's Son
Abbi Sherman Schaefer - 2013
Rachael's family comes to America to start a new life after fleeing the pogroms in Russia. Rebekah comes to America with her son, Samuel, fleeing his father, Misha, a Russian soldier with whom she had an affair and has threatened to take him away from her so he will not grow up as a Jew and the son of a cobbler. Set in the Lower East Side of New York and pre-revolutionary St. Petersburg, Russia, both women adjust to life in America until Misha kidnaps Samuel and returns with him to Russia. How Rebekah rises to the challenge of earning enough money as a designer of women's gowns to return to St. Petersburg to find her son, and the difficulties she encounters while there, including murder and prison, show the reader the full extent of a mother's ingenuity and determination when it comes to her child. Rachael also faces the possibility of losing a child to war when her son Solomon enlists in the army as America's entry into World War I approaches.