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The Love of an East Atlanta Boss 3
A'zayler - 2016
With Jet and Sonic having found love in each other, it's only right that Esso and Ezana have their chance as well. Building a future with the person you love is exciting and can be one of the most exhilarating things in the world, as long as it's done right. As long as there's no demons from the past resurfacing to cause turmoil and resentment in the present. Esso is a strong man, and one of a commendable caliber, but just like everyone else, he has things that he allows to get the best of him. With one of the most important ones being the beautiful free soul that has captured his heart. Ezana Takato. The love of Esso's life, and the happiness that he's always craved. Blending into his world and practically taking it over, Ezana leaves an impression on Esso's heart that not even the deepest addiction can taint. With more love to give than time she has to sacrifice, Ezana stands in Esso's corner, fighting for him when he's unable to fight for himself, loving him when he feels unlovable and guiding him when he's lost his way. Though it takes time for the couple to get on the right path, they finally do, only to be detoured once again by the past. This time, a woman. Will Esso continue being the strong intelligent man that he was, or will he allow his past loves to mess up his future?
Adored By A New York Drug Lord
Tya Marie - 2018
An endless bankroll, access to the latest designer clothes, and the envy of every chick on the block are all part of her fantasies when she meets Ward, an up and coming dope boy. When Ward stakes a claim to the beautiful Normani, she accepts without hesitation, a decision she makes without considering the consequences that comes with dating a dope boy. The lifestyle Ward provides is as lavish as Normani expects, but she soon pays the price for being a thug’s solace when she’s the victim of a botched murder-suicide. Unable to return home, Normani is sent to live with her estranged aunt in Brooklyn. It is there that Normani lays eyes on a shiny red Lamborghini with no idea that its owner was going to change her life for better and worse. Uriah “Urban” Mackenzie has always been held in a high esteem throughout the streets, and not because of his charismatic charm, deep chocolate eyes, and politician’s smile. Urban is the head of “The Trust,” a prestigious crime organization known for running guns, human trafficking, and funneling millions of dollars in cocaine throughout the East Coast. Urban leads The Trust with an iron fist, refusing to allow anyone to one up him lest they deal with his wrath. He has New York City in the palm of his hand, with everyone bending to his will, except a bold and brazen Normani. Love has never been on Urban’s radar—even with a longtime girlfriend on his arm—but Normani’s beautiful eyes and damaged smile pulls him in. Soon Urban finds that he's willing to risk the life and legacy he’s built to see if the grass is truly greener on the other side.
Somethin' 'Bout His Thuggish Ways 2
K.C. Mills - 2018
The universe wouldn’t be that cruel, would it? Mero knows that his life should come with a warning label, but never did he think that it would potentially cause such severe consequences. It seems as if he can’t catch a break, and there’s no way that he can allow the world around him to crumble while the ones he loves become collateral damage. Mauri is faced with the struggle of her life when her son's father allows his family to do the unthinkable. The only bright side to her dilemma is that one man loves her enough to be her solution by any means necessary. Khaleel and Mero find out that nothing is as black and white as it seems when they potentially have to change their plans to step down after righting a wrong that’s connected to their bloodline. Revenge may not always be the answer, but it certainly helps you sleep better at night. Lee feels that the world is playing a cruel joke on her when she learns that her dream has gone up in flames, but Joey is determined to help her create a new destiny. The only problem is that the streets seem to keep rearing its ugly head, so he’s torn between the person he loves and the life he chose. To make matters worse, family issues find a way into his already complicated life, causing him to draw a line in the sand that he knows will eventually be crossed. But when its time, will he be able to do what’s necessary? Sit back and relax while the drama builds, and what’s done in the dark begins to show in the light...
Are We In This Together
Tina J. - 2019
Yes, she could've run away but she had a lot to lose and decided to stick it out. She had two stepsisters; one, was Ana who was her best friend and had her back through thick and thin and then there was Autumn who hated her. Mason comes into her life and introduces her to things she only dreamed about. However, just like most men he has a past that he was trying to hide from her; but it all comes out and someone must pay for the pain it caused. Max on the other hand is in love with Ana but has the baby mother from hell. She will do any and everything to break them up. Ana tries to see past the drama but it's pushing her further away from Max who is her first love. Take this ride and find out if the love these couples have will stand the test of time or dwindle away.
Happily Never After: A Forsaken Love
Genesis - 2018
The lives of Kamden, Rocco, Madison and Taylor are forever changed the moment Rocco Washington and Madison Adams first laid eyes on one another. Rocco was instantly mesmerized by Madison’s beauty and there was no way he was going to leave without knowing her. Fully aware that Madison is the daughter of his uncle’s nemesis, nothing could deter him from her. Taylor Kinney has been hurt before and has every intention on treating men the way they treat women. Taking a break from her demanding job, she goes home to Dallas in search of a much needed break. With her rotation of men in tact, Taylor is looking for nothing more than fun. After her sister gets involved with Rocco Washington. she comes in contact with the handsome and slick talking Kamden Washington. Is Kamden the man that can tame the savage in Taylor? Kamden Washington is the son of Kenny Washington, a notorious drug dealer in the city of Dallas. Trying to step out of his father’s shadow and get away from the family business, Kamden becomes part owner of Club TRU; one of the hottest nightclubs in Dallas. Kamden has his own issues when it comes to women. He’s never been disrespectful but no woman has ever been on his level to make him want to settle down; that is until he comes in contact with the mysterious, dark beauty Taylor Kinney. Witness the moments in time which lead four individuals on a roller-coaster ride. What will happen when the children of enemies come together? Can a union of that sort bring two warring families together? Or will family secrets threaten to tear them apart? Find out in, Happily Never After.
I Can Only Love A Thug 3
Antoinette Sherell - 2019
With a house full of innocent bystanders, and a daughter who she's more than willing to risk her life for, she has no choice but to deal with the man who changed her life and plagued her thoughts for years. Kiru is placed in a sticky situation when his kind heart lands him with Amanda possibility dead in his home. Unbeknownst to him, she is the least of his worries, and he still has someone around who's plotting to take him down. Indonesia's world is rocked when he learns the truth about his son. Luckily, he has Shreya to get him through the treacherous truth. However, when he finds out Shreya has a secret of her own, he's left wondering if love is worth the hurt that comes with it. Follow these couples as they work diligently toward the happily ever after that they're determined to have. With so many obstacles in their way, the road will be rough, but these men are more than willing to show their ladies why they can only love a thug such as themselves.
She Gave Her Heart to The Realest
Yanni - 2017
So when you find it you should keep it. Sometimes your knight in shining armor is wearing Timbs and some sweats. After finally graduating from high school and being accepted to the college of her dreams, Céline "Lala" Nixon, wasn't looking for love as much as she was looking for someone that she could trust. All she wanted besides success, was someone to be in her corner the way she'd always been for everyone else. That was until she met Kenzo. Constantly being showered with gifts, Lala thought Kenzo had changed her life for the better, but everything came with a price. Was Lala really prepared for the changes Kenzo brought to her life? Kenzo Chun was a well-known, well-respected businessman that wanted to have his cake and eat it too. His love for women began to cause turmoil in his life as he found himself in love with two women. Will his lies finally catch up with him and leave him alone? Nirvana was the true definition of a "ride or die" chick. Knowing that her fiancé was cheating on her, she still held him down. Her love for him and the lifestyle that he provided her motivated her to stick with him through it all. She was determined to one day be his wife and bare his children. To her, those other women didn't mean a thing since she was the one rocking the ring. But how much is too much for her to take when she learns that someone else has captivated her man's heart? Follow Lala in this twisted love story as she finally gives her heart to one of the "Realest" people she's ever met, or so she thought. Will she get that fairytale ending or will she be left broken hearted? Find out in this first installment of She Gave Her Heart To The Realest...
Wise 3: Giving My Love to the Plug (The Wise Series)
Mercy B. - 2017
With a young daughter, Lanee, depending on him for her very own well-being, he has no other choice but to place his mishaps on the burner to come to her aid. In a very delicate manner, Lanee becomes Liam's number one source of therapy, and together they heal one another’s scars. Yet, Liam can’t quite grasp his reality, and carelessly stray away from his obligations and morals set for himself as a man. Elise basks in her victory, happy to finally have Wise out of the picture. She strategically places her daughter in the midst of her twisted obsession with Liam Regal and awaits the day that he falls helplessly in love with her, again, forgetting her past transgressions. Liam’s life is in complete disarray, as a result of pleading with the Lord for his mercy and grace. Before long, he finds himself cradled in familiar arms, wishing the pain away. With time, he realizes his mistakes and attempts to lean on faith. Join Liam as he scrambles to find his footing, hoping that he isn’t too late.
You Got Me Feeling 2
Kelly Marie - 2020
He is Kemarli's father but is there more to the story? Will Deasha be able to fix what he broke? Dove tried so hard to run from her feelings for Ariyon but she wasn't able to. And just as she finally gives in, he lets her down. He feels like he's doing the right thing but he has no idea who Zadora really is and that it's all a lie. But will they find out or has Zadora finally won something she's been putting into motion for years? And lastly, we have our love triangle - Ro, Exodus and Constance. Things were a little shaky between Ro and Exodus but they were able to put it all behind them and that led to feelings. Feelings that Ro was so certain would lead to her being with the man she cannot help to love, but Constance is back. Ro is hit with the truth - Exodus chose Constance - and now it's pushed her on a war path. But does she go through with it? Did Exodus pick the right person? And will this love triangle ever end? Find out as we take one last ride with our couples who definitely had us in our feelings!
Fallin' For A Boss's Love
Misha - 2018
Unlike most her age, all she does is go to school and work, to help her mother pay bills, and take care of her younger sister, Khadijah. On her 23rd birthday, her friend Priya persuades her to go to the club for the first time. Yani encounters a man who seems like all the others, but she’ll find out that may not be the case. Handsome, aspiring rapper, Ramello, is a no-nonsense kind of man. He takes his love of music serious, and refuses to let a woman stand in the way of his career. Meeting Yani, he finds a woman that is not all about being with him for what he can do for her. They hit it off, but his past starts to interfere with what they can be. After shutting Ramello down at the club, he runs into her while she’s at work and shoots his shot again. This time Yani notices that he’s a sight for sore eyes, and finally agrees to go out with him. Mello has this cool, calm, and collected demeanor that wins her heart over, but women from his single life start to stand in the way. They’re popping up at shows and wanting to fight inside of clubs. Yani is a hard woman to crack, but will Ramello be able to open her heart? Will he be able to show her that all men aren’t the same, or will he end up proving her theory correct?
Chosen: A Street King's Obsession
Sunny Giovanni - 2016
But one thing Ramone knows is that a hustler is nothing without a woman by his side, so he pushes him to find a rider to make his wife before he can take his place as a leader in the streets. Diego agrees for the sake of earning the position that he was born to take on but when he meets a certain woman, things don't quite turn out the way he planned it. Christina isn’t the least bit glamorous and doesn’t give money so much as a second glance. The only thing on her agenda is caring for her elderly mother and working to provide for them both without any help. Unfortunately, Ramone isn’t the only parent who wants the best for his child. Regina, Christina’s mother, urges her to try to win Diego's heart in order to solidify their happiness. Christina isn't having it but she later agrees but her mother's plan backfires. When Christina discovers that she's not the only one fighting to be by Diego's side, will she fight or will she fold? Can she make him see the good in having less and not too much? Or will Diego throw away any intention of marrying to stay the bachelor that he loves being? Though these questions are answered, there are just too many people who hold knives, ready to either stab Diego in the back for his money… or slit Christina’s throat for the title she’s striving to earn.
She Got A Thing For A Dope Boy 2
Tay Mo'Nae - 2018
Josie should have listened. At the end of part one, she finally finds out J-Rocs secret. Feeling heartbroken and betrayed Josie decides it’s best to leave him alone and move on, but will it be that easy? J-Roc refuses to let her leave him and must try to get a handle on things before he loses Josie for good. Kyleigh’s left knocking on death's door after a horrible accident. Ice is stressed trying to be there for Kyleigh and trying to find the person who harmed her. He tries to change his ways but when situations out his control cause him to revert back to his dog ways, he has to decide if it’s worth it. Levi and Neveah can’t seem to get it right. Levi is battling the cops off him as well as his feelings for Neveah. With her family against her, Neveah has no one but Kyleigh to turn too. Levi’s hot and cold behavior pushes her into the arms of another man but will Levi allow her to be happy with someone other than him? The Feds are closing in, relationships are failing, and death is in the air. How will these couples survive the obstacles thrown their way?
He's Still B.A.E. 3: A B.A.E. Spin-off
Jahquel J. - 2016
Does she tell her best friend or handle the matters on her own? With her relationship with her mother being better than the past, will Tammy cut her mother out she and the kid’s life for good this time? Tammy has to deal with everything that happens, but what happens when Latrell starts staying out late and taking secret phone calls? Is Latrell cheating on Tammy or is her mind playing tricks on her? Essence got herself involved in a love triangle, but she is only loving one part of the triangle. She’s falling head over heels back in love with Sept and could give a hell about her failing relationship with Kamari. Will Sept change for Essence or will he fall back into the same hole he’s crawled out of many times before? Honey is set on getting Essence out of her son’s life for good. Knowing their relationship is sinking, she decides to put more weight on the sinking boat when she reveals the secret that she has been hiding for her son. Will Essence throw in the towel this time or is her love for Kamari too strong? Avon and Ace’s relationship has been heartbreak after heartbreak. After Ace dismisses her for giving up a role that could of changed her life, Avon isn’t ready to call it quits. She’s tried of running and wants to finally make it work with Ace. Ace is worried about his daughter and if she’ll pull through this. Knowing Iesha kept this information from him, he files paperwork in court, but will he be able to get his kids? Will Iesha try to play dirty and get his kids taken from him all together? Will Avon and Ace finally get their fighting chance and be together, or will the two find themselves running away from the relationship before it could even start? In this finale to the BAE saga, we find out just how close these friends are. They’ve been through hell and back together before, but will they all make it out of their own personal hell?
Wife of A Legend (Wife of a Legend Book 1)
Choe Je'Nore - 2014
He has women falling at his feet daily, but he takes none of them seriously until he meets a young woman by the name Treasure, but there’s only one problem Treasure is a witness to a homicide he committed. He knows he should kill her and get it over with but there’s something about her that makes it hard for him to go through with it… Julianny’s mother Pam never thinks any woman is good enough for her son, especially not Treasure but when the two quickly fall in love all hell breaks loose ands lines are crossed… permanently.
A Hood Dilemma is Still Bittersweet: A Naptown Triangle (A Bittersweet Hood Dilemma Book 3)
Natavia - 2015
Tassana is on the right path for the sake of her son. The problems between Osari and Tassana might cause her to go back to her old ways. Osari is trying to make it right for the sake of his family until his secret comes out. When all has been revealed, will it drive Tassana away permanently? Shimmy and Dez are young and in love until Kiwanna comes back into the picture. Dez is forced into making a tough decision leaving Shimmy with a lot of questions. Armory is a guy with a motive, will Shimmy figure it out before its too late? Kyree is stuck between two men, Osari and Pernell. Pernell does everything he can to get Kyree back. Kyree is torn from her past with Pernell, which is causing her to fall in love with another man. The man Kyree falls in love with is in love with another woman. Every hood has its dilemma, even when one dilemma ends many more occurs. Everyone is in a love triangle, but there is only room for one, who will they choose? This is an urban tale of love, heart-breaks, secrets and lies.