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A Hitta Has Feelings Too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story
M. Monique - 2020
Settling down is nowhere on her radar. When she gets in a sticky situation, she seeks out the help of the last person she wanted to deal with or even lay eyes on.Dallas McQueen is a man any woman would love to have show them any attention; except the headstrong Chloe. A man that has known nothing but war his whole life has a soft spot for the petite beauty and will stop at nothing until he gets her.Chloe knew the blue-eyed Hitta was the man she wanted to be with but she didn’t know if she was prepared for the lifestyle he lived. Already having a family of Hitta’s, she wanted something different and thought it would be easy getting away from him.Dallas had to come harder than ever to prove to Chloe that Hitta’s have feelings too and the way he feels for her is like no other. Will Chloe give in and allow Dallas to finesse her heart? Or will she continue to run from what her heart really wants.
The Book of Matthew: Adonis (Gems & Gents Series 8)
Iris Bolling - 2019
Matthew Lassiter will learn that lesson in many ways. At a crossroads, he wonders if being a high school coach is all there is for him, until…ribs, peach cobbler and Leah Saxton walks into his life. Leah Saxton has a father who believes a woman’s place is in the kitchen, and having babies. According to him, a brain is a terrible waste in a woman. Determined not to bow to his or any man’s will, she constantly battles to be a force in her father’s world, until…Matthew Lassiter walks into her life. Sexual tension explodes from the first kiss to the last as the two learn the road they are traveling leads to their destiny. Adonis: An everyday hero with an impressive punch.
Table For Three: A With Your Permission Holiday Edition
Stephanie Nicole Norris - 2021
I encourage you to read that book first before reading Table For Three.Needing to reconnect with her husband in the bedroom, a pregnant Bri St. Valentine goes out of her way—unnecessarily to grab Raphael's attention in this quick, witty, and sexy Thanksgiving short story, Table For Three.
Finessed His Love
Tay Mo'Nae - 2020
Never the one to be ashamed with dancing or having sex for money, Anika lived by the term “where the bag at”. When big-time music producer Draco walks in her life, she starts to reconsider her life choices, wanting more than what’s in his wallet. After his parents were in a tragic accident, Draco is forced to raise his younger sister. Hardly making time for himself, he keeps himself thrown into work to provide for his family. When his cousin forces him out to the strip club for one night of fun, he meets Anika and starts to reconsider his “all work no play” lifestyle. Draco wants Anika to change her “City Girl” ways, but will it be that easy? Will she be willing to give up the lifestyle she’s been accustomed to for a shot at love? Hayden dances to provide for her son. After his father was murdered, she forced to be a single parent and has no time for dating, until she meets Kamari. Kamari has always been a charmer. From the moment he laid eyes on Hayden he knew he wanted her. When things start to bloom between them, Kamari finds out something from his past can break him and Hayden up before they’re fully able to explore their relationship. Join these four for an up and down rollercoaster and find out if love will overcome pride.
The Escape
Tiye Love - 2019
He just needed her. Skye Baptiste, hurt over the end of her engagement, travels to Los Angeles for a week to heal. While coming to terms with the demise of her relationship, she has a chance encounter with superstar Jordan Mathews at a hotel bistro that turns her whole world upside down. **Can be read as a stand alone or as the first book in a trilogy.**
Wide Open
Tanzania Glover - 2021
Hate the game.
Soon-to-be retiring NFL player Beau Mitchell had just about given up on his ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl, but after pulling off a miraculous win he’s now set his sights on an even bigger prize.Dating a player is completely out of the question for the beautiful and ever so elusive sports journalist Tatum Rogers. but Beau’s persistence and a debt with dire consequences might just make her consider moving her goalpost.
You're My Reason: Friends to Lovers Novella
K.C. Mills - 2021
He was her constant…She was his reason…A Friends to Lovers novella.
Coming For What's Mine pt 2: The Politician (Law Boy's Series)
Edwina Fort - 2018
Almost! My heart had turned to stone. At least that’s what I convinced myself. So, no matter what he said or what he did, I will not turn back. “J please, ask me to do anything else. Anything. Just—” He paused for a moment, his eyes searching mine. “Just don’t leave me…” His words made him very vulnerable. He was taking a risk even uttering them. Vulnerable like I was watching him walk into his party with another woman on his arm. “Do you love me?” My voice was cold. “More than anything in this world.” Be strong, sista! He doesn’t mean it! “Then let me go.” Will Journey and Joseph's Love survive the betrayal? Will all those that conspired against them get what they want, which is to see these two torn apart? Can she ever find it in her heart to forgive him? Find out in the conclusion of Coming For What's Mine... From the Inside FlapWelcome warriors. You are nowentering the world of the demon slayers. Each of my books follows adifferent couple on their journey of discovery. Although each bookseries can be considered a standalone, they all tie in together tocreate an epic saga in the same universe. To get the entireexperience, I encourage you to check out my complete catalog listing.This title and other books in the series are all available on Amazonand/or Kindle Unlimited.The Redemption seriesGabe and Yasmine's -RedemptionMelek Black and Earth -RedemptionEarth's CryThe Law Boys SeriesJourney &Joseph Law -Coming for What's Mine Pt.1 & 2Rome & Nahkti-Falling for Rome Pt.1 & 2Tucker & Free -Mean Tucker Pt.1&2Levi Law & Scarlett -Save Me Pt. 1& 2Judah Law & Lace - The UntouchableOne Pt. 1 & 2The Warrior Seriesauthoredwinafort.com
Forward Pass (A Forde Family Short Story)
Nikki Blaire - 2018
Sonesia Fields is a small-town homebody, and when it comes to love, she would rather pass. In this short spin-off from the Forde Family Series' first book "Fortunate," you will find out if Quentin and Sonesia's love is a touchdown or a false start.
A Love Bred From The Block: A Standalone Novel
Antoinette Sherell - 2021
A Sweet Heart: A Hale Girls novella
AshleyNicole - 2020
Insulting his masculinity is the quickest way to get on his. They both come out swinging, but get hit with something neither was anticipating: Love
Royal
Tina Martin - 2017
Claire was drawn to Gemma Jacobsen from the start. It was an instant connection that he’d never had with another woman. When she was on her sickbed, he stayed by her side, helped to nurse her back to health and the two became the best of friends. Then that friendship grew into something deeper. Something Royal, the picky bachelor, couldn’t deny. Something he didn’t want to deny. It evolved into LOVE. Doubts about the relationship and herself plague Gemma’s thoughts. She tries to force the negativity away but Royal’s a great guy, so the thoughts linger at forefront of her mind. A hard life and a caring sister has taught her what true love is – when you love someone more than you love yourself. It’s how she feels for Royal – how she thinks Royal feels for her, but how can he when, in her eyes, he’s the personification of male perfection while she’s just – well – the lighthearted, short-haired sick girl. Their worlds are blended, but their hearts collide in this friends to lovers story. When there are no limits to a man’s love, is there anything a woman can do to convince him that she’s not his ONE? * * * -ROYAL is a standalone novel that tells the story of Royal St. Claire and Gemma Jacobsen. -This story is a spinoff from The Boardwalk Bakery Series (Baked With Love)
Transitions: The Heirs Prequel
D. Camille - 2018
~ African Proverb Time waits for no man…or woman. Life moves on, old things fade away to make way for new beginnings. From Black Diamonds, to Uncut Diamonds…to Heirs. A new generation is forming, designed to be more advanced, more dangerous and more intriguing than their predecessors. In this prequel, The Diamond family is transitioning to usher in a new regime. The Diamonds are back, and the family is growing in unexpected ways...