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Too Hood For You (Book 1 & 2)


K.C. Mills - 2019
    It was required in order to survive in his world. Raised to be man that handled business at all times, Heavy is the type to always take care of his responsibilities, no matter how unplanned they are. The only question is can he split himself and his time equally so that no one thing or person gets neglected? Will he be able to juggle the new responsibilities that life is throwing his way without shorting those that matter the most in his world?One night of pleasure can result in complicating life in ways Shai Abrams never imagined. When a one night stand turns into a lifetime responsibility, Shai has to make some decisions and fast. Forever connected to a man she knows very little about, she will have to learn to adapt to his world while still maintaining her independence. A task that seems utterly impossible. When unexpected drama comes from every angle, it will have her rethinking everything. Will she be able to handle her choices or will she choose to cut times and figure it out on her own?Decisions made in the heat of the moment have connected Shai and Heavy for life. It will be up to them to decide how smooth that connection will be. Many other factors come into play but in the end Heavy may just have to accept that where Shai is concerned his only reality is quite simply summed up in one sentence, “I’m Too Hood for You.”

Saved By A Real One


Diamond D. Johnson - 2019
    Something that you can’t get rid of or out of for that matter. Meet Askiya. Such a beautiful soul, but life has been quite challenging for her. At eighteen years old, she meets Slim. In her adolescent mind, Slim is everything to her; he’s older, he’s handsome, and he’s paid. One night with him could change her life forever. At the time, she thought it would be for the better, but it was actually for the worse. Slim is the owner of “Slim’s World,” and he has working girls, which is just a polite term for prostitution. He runs one of the biggest prostitution rings in Miami, and Askiya has worked her way up to the position of his main girl. What are the consequences of a main girl wanting to go back home? The answer to that question is death! Any woman who enters Slim’s World becomes his property! There is no such thing as going back home because, in reality, they are home!

A Hood Love So Real


J. Dominique - 2019
    It’s available right here for your reading pleasure. In this riveting kindle romance, you’ll take an unforgettable ride with J. Dominique. 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. That insecure love. Skyy’s possession is few but the one thing she does have in this world is love. She and her boyfriend, Ren, have created a quaint but beautiful life together. What they lack in material things, Skyy is certain they make up for by sharing a genuine and transparent love that can only come from the heart. However, sometimes the grass on our side of the fence only appears green because it’s a façade. This is the lesson Skyy learns when she discovers that Ren has been keeping secrets and his loyalty was nothing more than a lie. Heartbroken and alone, Skyy finds that starting over is often easier said than done. She finds herself at rock bottom, wadding in the valley of misery. However, the wonderful thing about being at the bottom, the great thing about crawling in the valley, is there’s only one place to go-UP. Hood is currently living his best life and enjoying the spoils afforded to him from being the boss of a lucrative and growing drug empire. When Skyy stumbles into his life he’s immediately skeptical but intrigued by the young beauty. In the beginning, he tries to deny his growing feelings for her and goes to great lengths to keep her away. He can’t afford to lose himself in a woman, that he’s not certain he can be the man she needs and deserves. He doesn’t want to fall for her but the heart wants what it wants and Hood finds himself no longer able to fight the inevitable. Will he be able to let go of his player ways and give Skyy a love so real their story will be a Hood Love that resounds in history or will he end up being the biggest heartbreak of her life?

Riskin It All For A Bad Boy: A Standalone Novel


Tay Mo’Nae - 2019
    Putting all his focus into his businesses and son, he has no time for love, that is until a rude encounter with Kailani. To most Kailani came off rude and feisty. Her heart had been broken by her cheating ex and now she was more closed off than others until she meets Hendrix. Hendrix is immediately attracted to the smart mouth beauty, wanting to know more about her. When Kailani saves his life one day he knows right then and there he had to have her. The two of them build a bond that seems unbreakable until Hendrix finds out news that makes him think Kailani is against him. Royal and Willow have been dealing with each other for years. Never exclusive or adding a title, the two had an understanding that doesn’t need to be explained. Royal isn’t ready to settle down and Willow is slowly starting to grow tired of their current arrangement. What happens when Royal finds out that Willow has been holding a secret from him that changes his life forever? Can he forgive her for her betrayal, or will their relationship run its course? Not only are the men dealing with their relationships, but they run a loan shark business as well. Hendrix and Royal have no problem killing when someone plays with their money when one of the issues hit close to home, they have to figure out who can really be trusted. Join these four in a journey full of secrets, love, and lies in this drama-filled standalone.

Snatched Up By A Bad Boy 2


Prenisha Aja' - 2019
     
Dive into this finale to see if Brynlee gets snatched up once and for all by bad boy Sawyer, or if she settles and accepts Troy’s infidelities and puts her happiness to the side just to be with someone she has history with.

Deeply In Love with the Illest 2


Shvonne Latrice - 2020
    

Saved by A Billionaire 2


Miss J. - 2021
    

A Bad Boy Captured My Heart 2


Tay Mo'Nae - 2018
    He had melted the ice around her heart and they were living as the perfect family until Cameron’s bitter ex-drops in with a secret child he knew nothing about. Cameron doesn’t take the news well and it causes issues with him and Raegan. While Cameron is trying to figure if this love child is really his, Raegan is having flashbacks of her past that’s causing her to shield away from Cameron. Cameron, however, is tired of being compared to Raegan’s dead ex and gives her an ultimatum, either let the past go or he’s walking away. Will Raegan be able to fully let her ex-rest in peace and move on with Cameron or will she lose her last shot at her happy ending? Justin and Morgan just can’t get it together. Morgan wants nothing more but to move on from her mistakes and fix things with Justin but he can’t let her betrayal go and wants to throw in the towel and co-parent. That is until Justin’s enemy from the streets brings harm to Morgan and he’s left to fix it. Will Justin and Morgan get it together? Can he protect Morgan and his unborn child from his street beef? In this drama packed finale, take one last ride with the characters you fell in love with and see if they have what it takes to make it to the end.

In Love with A Dope Boy


Treasure Bee - 2014
    At a young age, Tyler was forced to grow up and become the man of his family. Always the protector and provider for his sister, Tyler turned to the streets early on in order to survive. Despite her beauty, Skyler is insecure and unsure of herself. With no one to turn to except her brother, she often feels lost in Tyler’s crazy lifestyle. Tori is Tyler’s ride or die, but like most young girls involved with a street nigga Tori is struggling to hold on to her sanity while trying to deal with all the b.s. and drama that comes with being Tyler’s leading lady, as well as dealing with her own demons. Friends will turn into enemies. Secrets will be revealed and love will be tested. Only the strong survive, so who will be left standing?

Side Effects of Loving the Coldest Goon 2: A Hood love story


Tina J. - 2020
    

His Love Was Law 2


K. Renee - 2020
    Law and Sin are stuck on how to fix a series of unfortunate events. Tragedy has the ability to either pull people closer or push them further apart. Shantel’s true colors were revealed at the wedding reception and Law can finally see her for who she is. After downplaying his feelings for Love and questioning her loyalty, Law is not sure who he can truly trust besides his brother. When Sin finds Tay’s, house filled with bullets panic instantly fills his heart. Unsure of what he will find, the only thing on his mind is revenge. The devastating news will bring out a side of Law and Sin that nobody was ready for. Will they be able to uncover the mystery and find those responsible for the attack? Sin, her son, Tay and their Grandmother will all be affecting by the shooting but who will survive? Will this tragedy bring Law and Love back together or is it truly too late? The roller-coaster ride that started when Love came back to town is at its peak. The loops, turns and drops that are coming could never be expected but as he has in the past Law will do anything to keep those closest to him safe. Law and Love have a true Hood Love Story, and no one is prepared for the final outcome, not even them.