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Savior & Sycret: Forbidden Love


Jade Royal - 2019
    Terror and fear had consumed her in the wake of a tragedy but Sycret soon made a vow to never feel that kind of fear ever again. Committing herself to a team of bounty hunters and killers, Sycret hardened herself, forgetting all types of emotion. The hardened front she put on however began to blur the more time she spent with a dangerous killer on his own path just like she was on hers. Standing six feet tall, radiating power, and with a deadly stare that enticed her and frightened her at the same time; Savior Banks was as dangerous and irresistible as they came. Savior had long learned to hide and control his emotions until it came to Sycret. She stirred up the deepest darkest of desires for Savior that he never thought he could feel. Their lives had no room for love however. As an assassin love could come at a hefty price none of them were willing to pay. While Sycret and Savior battled with their own feelings, there was a huge secret lingering between them that was a vital key in the dynamics of their relationship. Would Savior and Sycret defy the odds and let love lead them together, or would the truth of their occupation explode between them, destroying their love forever?

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!

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...

Money & Montana 4: The Crew; The Finale


Chrissy J - 2015
    What was once a group of tight people, everything has changed them and the way they’re involved with one another. With truths to be told and snakes in disguise that could be standing right in front of them.Montana, for example, wass once the sweetest and smartest of the bunch, but even she has changed with an unexpected ranking and a surprising realization of something major in her life. Everyone in the crew is going through something— with enemies still in the shadows, breakups, mental hospitals, cartel takeovers, and the untimely death of a crew member. Will they be able to handle it? Will Money and Montana be able to stick together through all of the changes and chaos that is brought upon them by the shocking events that are taking place? Or will the crew fall apart and go their separate ways instead of banding together in their time of grief and drama? Find out in the final installment of Money and Montana.

A Hood Boy’s Love is Forever 2


Taniece - 2019
    After Bambi finds out that she’s pregnant, she’s stuck weighing her options on what to do next. When Ari XL finally finds out that he has a seed on the way, he’s thrilled, but Bambi quickly crushes his dreams. Bambi crosses paths with someone from her past and rage consumes her. They say when you’re going through a hard time, never give up because there’s a light waiting at the end of the tunnel. Hershey is struck with a tragedy that leaves her questioning her purpose. She finds herself jumping over obstacles just to be happy. After falling into a depressive state, Nick and Bambi try their hardest to pull her out. Will they be able to save her or will she just fall deeper?

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.

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.

Q And Harlem: Blindsided By A Love Affair


Shaytrece - 2015
    His boys Preston and Presley, who were identical twin brothers, held him down as well as his big brother Martell. Q had his chick Skylar in his corner as well, or at least, that’s what he thought. When Q swore he was coming home to focus on getting his paper back up and nothing else, he was reunited with the chick he felt was meant to be his in the beginning. He’d wanted her before he got locked up, but he wasn’t letting her get away that easily this time.Meanwhile, Harlem ‘Lem’ Santana was living in hell with her boyfriend Dreon until he went beyond too far and had Harlem in the hospital and distanced from her friends and family. Harlem found the strength to leave Dre and relocating was her first move. She vowed to herself to stay away from men for a while because she’d gone through a lot with Dre and wasn’t looking forward to Dre part two. However, one of her friends, Shayn asked her to attend the welcome home party of the man Harlem had been interested in when she met him in college right before she met Dre. When Harlem, Shayn and their other two best friends, Rena and Renae, who were also identical twins, made it to the club that night, everything in her life changed. Some for the good and some for the worst, but there is only so much Harlem can take once she realizes she is not only facing demons of her own past; she has to face everyone else’s as well.Once skeletons begin to fall out the closet, there are all sorts of chaos that leads to a domino effect. There are fights, cheating, beatings and deep, dark family secrets that could possibly lead to some incest. Everyone has a past and it’s only a matter of time before it come back to bite you. Let’s just see who can survive a thing of the past.

Diamond's Affair 3


Danielle Marcus - 2014
    So what happens when a man has reached his limit? Garren James has reached his wits end with all the drama in his life, and it's causing him to struggle with his decision making process to stay or go. Garren loves Diamond with every fiber in his body, but when she doesn't show that same devotion, he begins to question if she even deserves him. This in turn, leads him right into the arms of the beautiful Mo. Mo intrigues G and has him battling with thoughts of moving on. G's love for Diamond may not be strong enough to resist temptation. Their union may be at risk of crumbling under pressure and with Mo in the picture that won’t be hard to do. Find out how their story unfolds in this explosive finale that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.

A Street Legend Worth Loving 2


Jenica Johnson - 2019
    With businesses booming and love blooming, they thought life was going to be great until the death of his mother. Lucky gets so busy with trying to get revenge that he forgets that he has enemies coming at him from every angle. Blessyn struggles with the thought of being pregnant after losing her son. Now that the biggest secret between them is out, the fight for their marriage has just started. Lucky tries his best to keep his life together, but everything around him is crumbling. The domino effect knocks the life out of Lucky. Perc and Merci are on two different pages when it comes to their relationship. He thinks that he’s about to build a family with Merci, but she still wants to be a hot girl. Merci is still up to her sneaky ways. Perc thought a baby would slow her down, but Merci had a point to prove, nobody was going to just make her a baby mama. Perc fought as long as he could to make things work with Merci, but the main problem in their relationship is still on a rampage, his baby mama. If she’s not stopped, Perc will never have another chance at Merci’s heart.

Torn Love


Larissa - 2014
    But her heart had a mind of its own; and when the decision between love and loyalty comes flying at her full speed, Bella is at a standstill as only death can help her heart decide what's right and what's not. Santana is up next to take over his father’s empire; but when his eyes meet Bella, he soon has to choose between something that might last forever and a temporary setback. Torn Love takes you into the life of Bella and Santana, who were given everything on a gold platter until they decided to play both sides, causing guns to be drawn, blood to be shed, and lives to be taken, all because of a little thing call Love.

Sicka Than Your Average: A Good Girl Turned Savage


Mz Toni - 2016
    The only problem she didn't factor in was the distance Harvard would put between her and her nine year old sister. When you have a mother who can't let go of her youth, and a father too busy trying to make ends meat to provide for his family Charm has no choice but to pick up the slack. Charm makes the hard decision to attend college to build a future for her little sister when tragedy strikes leaving Charm to question her purpose in life.

I'll Never Love A Dope Boy Again


Twyla T. - 2017
    When she loses the love of her life to the streets, she vows to never love a dope boy again, but some promises are meant to be broken…. Demetrius is a product of the streets and has spent the last five years in jail because enough was never enough. When he is released from prison, he tries hard to turn his life around, but as the saying goes…old habits die hard. Only settling for jump offs, he is mesmerized when he meets Kamora and instantly makes up his mind that he will do whatever it takes to win her over. Will Kamora be able to keep the promise that she made to herself after she meets the charming and persistent Demetrius? Will Demetrius be able to leave his dope boy ways alone to get Kamroa or will he be forever tied to the streets?

Finessing The Plug 3


Treasure Malian - 2016
    You guys have been so supportive of this series and it means the world to us. We will not sacrifice the quality of the project just for the sake of putting it out. We owe you all much more than that. Please, bare with us and rest assured that you will be receiving a BANGING finished product. We love you all and appreciate the continuous support. ---- Everyone’s favorite couple is back, but they’re not a couple… Journee and Jonas are trying to co-parent while struggling to remain friends. Even while they’re denying their feelings for each other, Jonas is in love with Nia. Nia is focused on trying to expand their family, but how will Journee feel about the situation, knowing that her feelings for Jonas will never truly be over? When she least expects it, someone new stumbles into Journee’s life, forcing her to start seeing things differently. It wasn’t long after crossing paths with him, did she realize that new love just might be what the Doctor ordered. Will Jonas be cool with Journee dating and having another man around his kids? Or will he finally admit the feelings he has been holding and let Nia go? Kameeka is welcoming a baby with Lex. She finds herself struggling to keep her relationship together and being the perfect mother. What happens when Lex is too busy in the streets? Will Kameeka be willing to stand by her man and raise their child alone, or will she finally have enough and leave, for good? Mariya and Poland are making their relationship work with each other, but Poland is keeping a secret from both Mariya and Jonas. With a secret so big, he’s bound to ruin the good thing he has with Mariya and cause guns to start blazing with Lex and Jonas. Will Poland stand by his secret or will he let an old thing go and remain loyal to the ones who’ve been there for him? Stacy is back, plus one and is ready to be a mother to Jaycee. Knowing how Jonas, Nia, and Journee feels, she still is determined to be a mother to her daughter. Will Jonas decide to move on from the past and allow Jaycee to know her biological mother, or is Journee all Jaycee needs to know? In this FINALE, everything isn’t always what it seems, but one thing is for sure, someone is always finessing the plug.

Falling For A Savage : Soraya & Jadyn's Story


Koya - 2016
    Wanting to escape the life she felt was a lie, she moves to Atlanta ready to start her new beginning. Everything is better and she starts to feel like a new person until she meets him. Jadyn Harris is the nigga to know and to be seen with. Growing up in Alabama and dealing with life has turned him into a savage. After getting the offer of a lifetime, he quickly packs up and heads to Atlanta, ready to cash out. With money on his agenda, running into Soraya was something he never counted on. When they begin to fall into a web of feelings, things become hazy. With life hitting them at every turn, Soraya starts to realize that the life she's put herself in was one she wasn't prepared for. Trying to see the good in Jadyn, she begins to question if Falling for a Savage was worth all that comes with it?