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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.
The Sins Of My Beretta 2
Trenae' - 2016
What happens when jealous ex-lovers and demons from the past refuse to stay there? Unresolved issues keeping coming back until Sin has no choice but to face them head on.Putting a whole new meaning to the term “love triangle”, not being able to handle all of Ghost’s baby mama drama, Sin finds herself in the arms of the rugged youngster by the name of Rello. Can she forgive Ghost for his short-comings or will Rello Show her that all she needed was the love that only he can give?With Rock missing in action, will the ones that vowed to always love and protect him still be there or will what he’s hiding from them be too much to bear?On this final ride with the crew, you will see what it means to do anything in the name of love even if it means killing the ones closest to you.
Multiple Me's II
Sasha Wright - 2014
Will City be able to make it back to Ocean? Can Mikey and Oneca’s relationship stand against everything going against them? How will Moneca adjust to her new found freedom? Will Rex finally let go of his obsession with Moneca? Find out how they all learn to move on after discovering Oneca and Moneca’s shocking secret all while dealing with the new twists and turns coming their way.
Addicted to the Hustle: A Carolina Love Thing
Zaii Renae - 2016
With an absentee mother and alcoholic father Logan has the weight of the world on her shoulders. All Logan can really count on are her crazy ass friends Margo, April and her secret crush Ameer Sanchez to keep her sane. Ameer Sanchez is a young rich, and in demand. With a small circle that consists of his best friends Jacob and Daniel, he doesn’t need much else to hold him down, well except for that special someone. He's fine as hell and on his way to living out his dreams. He also has everything he wants and can have any girl he wants but ever since he laid eyes on Logan he knew that he had to have her. Unfortunately, for this bunch, life isn’t always as simple as it should be. Ameer is struggling to keep his head right, and do right by Logan but life keeps getting in the way. Keeping his past in the past is not working out as simple as he thought it would be. Friendships and relationships are challenged, and some may not survive. Not to mention that the streets are invading their circle with a vengeance. Roman is the plug that Jacob and Daniel work for and he has an offer that they can’t refuse, even if they should be running from it. With Roman about to step down will the guys step up and take his place or will unforeseen circumstances make it impossible. Will Ameer be able to handle a relationship and running the streets? Will Logan be understanding of his constant demanding schedule? Will outside forces as well as, the ones closest to them try to tear them apart? And ultimately, is being Addicted to the Hustle really worth it?
He Want That Old Thang Back: Spinoff to She Used to be the Sweetest Girl
BriAnn Danae - 2016
You MUST read that first, in order to enjoy this novel*** SYNOPSIS The saying is that time heals all wounds, but for the pair you were first introduced to in “She Used to be the Sweetest Girl,” that saying couldn’t be further from the truth. Pierre, known bachelor of St. Louis and heavy in the streets, is trying to find his way in the love game. His player ways are taking a toll on him and the thought of settling down sounds appealing. But he can’t seem to choose with whom he wants to share his time and bed with. About her business and in a happy relationship, Carissa is enjoying her life without Pierre. Their year apart has given her time to evaluate what she really wants in a relationship. Though she was somewhat content, the little voice in her head is telling her that she is settling. Deep down, her heart belongs to Pierre, even though she didn’t want it to. She is about to find out that maybe giving her heart over to someone new was the wrong move. As these two struggle to grasp the realization that they are not meant to be, you will also be introduced to a couple dealing with issues of their own: that young love, where it’s fresh and fun, but could be toxic if you let it. Cameo’s from Shemel and Brix will be filled throughout the pages and you, the reader, will get to see where his rap career has led their relationship as well. Some of the hardest decisions to make in life come from being indecisive and not knowing what is best for us. For the couples in this book, one bad decision can make their world change… forever. “He Want That Old Thang Back” is not only a story of love, but one of growth and life lessons. Hopefully, the lessons meant to be learned aren’t taught too late.
A Hood Love in Atlanta 3
Mz. Demeanor - 2015
Mona-Lisa and Delano have had their share of ups and downs but their bond was unbreakable. However, the storm is far from over as they struggle to become untangled from the lies they fell victim to in the beginning. Just when Marissa was trying to put her life back together, karma came back around and dealt her a hand that she may have to throw in. Will Mona-Lisa and Delano be able to stand the pressure of a love that’s been nothing but drama from day one, or will they finally have to call it quits? Will Marissa be forgiven so that she can move on, or is she left standing on the other side? Since fighting for his life, Todd has come to realize the error of his ways. Without anyone in his corner, all he can rely on are his old methods and hope they don’t become his last ones. The tension mounts on the streets of Atlanta for the last time. Who will be left standing when the smoke clears?
Unwanted Visitors
Neicy P - 2018
After five years, the nightmares that she had every night reminded her repeatedly of the things she went through as a child, and the murder she witnessed when she was a teenager. When the opportunity presented itself, Lisa moved away from her family and created a life that didn’t involve them. Lisa had great friends and strived for the normal life that she craved. Everything was going as planned, until her routine life was interrupted by a phone call from the brother that she feared. Lisa was brought back to the place that she vowed to never return to. It was her childhood home that held secrets and lies of a life that she no longer wanted. Her therapist, Dr. Mage, encouraged her to spend time with her siblings in their time of need, but a trip to the cabin, made Lisa realize how angry she was. Not only at her mother, but at a woman that took her brother under her wing and created the monster that he was. They called her Aunt Janet, a name in the household that no one was able to say without looking behind them. She was ruthless and evil in the cruelest way. Lisa didn’t like it and couldn’t wait to go back home when she heard that her brother and sister had been keeping in touch with her. But, a long-lost friend helped her cope with her reality and promised her that he would stay by her side, no matter what. In turn, it made Lisa think twice about leaving. She wanted to give him a chance, but knew that it was going to be difficult to let him in. Especially with a serial killer for a brother and an Aunt. Will Lisa be able to save her family from the woman that caused them so much pain, or will Aunt Janet have the last laugh?
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.
Taken, But I Want You
Krystal Armstead - 2016
No matter how much time has passed. This was the case for David “Blue” Jacobs. At the age of sixteen, Blue’s adoptive mother moved him from Greenville, North Carolina to Washington, D.C. in search for a better life. She thought that she was making a better way for Blue, but she only turned him into more of a monster. It wasn’t until the loss of a loved one that Blue decided to straighten up his life and leave the streets alone.When Blue left Greenville, he left behind his best friend, Chrystal Alison. Chrystal’s life was dependent upon her relationship with Blue. Misused, abused, and abandoned, Chrystal turned her life over to the hands of those she thought would help her. Chrystal finds herself trapped between a lifestyle that she doesn’t want to live and the people that she feels obligated to take care of by any means necessary.Just when Blue thought it was safe to say that he’d never see Chrystal again, every step he takes seemed to led him right back to her. The heart wants what the heart wants. No matter how many times you tell yourself that you’re better off without that person, a part of you will never be able to let go. Take a ride with these characters on their journey to recovery, forgiveness, and closure.
Never Made Love to a Thug: Until I Met You
Cherie Briggins - 2017
Some would even call her stupid. Feeling as if she's constantly on a rollercoaster ride of love and abuse, Mirror finally wants off. She's losing herself and her future is starting to look bleak. Until he steps into the picture. Now that Trust is a free man, he's focused and determined to be the King of New York. While hustling day and night, the only thing he wants is money, respect and those to fear him. But when he spots a beautiful girl sitting on a stoop, will he continue to be as focused as he once was?
I'm Low Key Feeling You
Cole Hart - 2016
The last thing she needed was for temptation to step in-leading her to question everything she thought she knew about life and love but that’s exactly what she got when she met Montae Wilson. Montae “Baby Boy” Wilson was blessed from birth with good looks, irresistible charm and a passion for hard work. He’s a man that can adjust to his surroundings and go from classic to hood in zero to sixty seconds without blinking an eye. From the moment he saw Aaliyah he knew there was something special about her. Something that went far beyond her pretty face and inviting curves. Briana Henson world was flipped upside down, when her father, one of Atlanta’s biggest Kingpins, was sentenced to a thirty year sentence in a federal prison. A product of her environment, the only thing Briana knew was partying and spending money. Now that 'broke' is her lifestyle, she’s desperate to find a come up and eager to use her assets to seal the deal. When she meets Montae, money is the last thing on her mind and she quickly finds herself caught up in her emotions and feeling him on an unfamiliar level. Before long, Briana is left asking herself if a woman of her stature could really love a man that's working a nine to five at Walmart. As the lives of these three collide, hearts will be broken, bonds will be damaged and an unknown enemy will submerge. Discover what can happen when chance run-ins and nights of passion lead to intimate deceptions and see just how far some admirers will go, when they’re low key feeling you.
Giving My Heart To The King Of Atlanta
Mo Howard - 2018
They have a million followers who check out their channel for pranks and couple travel videos. Chloe thinks life is perfect until she finds out that her prince charming is cheating. Humiliated and disrespected, Chloe gives up her YouTube channel and is back at square one, living on her best friend Layla’s sofa. Without Eric she feels like she can’t go on; that is until she runs into a handsome stranger, Cole Lewis, that reignites her need to create. What she doesn’t know is that her new boo is one of the most feared men in Atlanta. He runs the city with an iron fist and likes to be low-key, which doesn’t fit into Chloe’s public lifestyle. Somehow they learn to manage their relationship, but not without a few hiccups (like Eric trying to coming back in the picture and online haters who don’t want Chloe to be happy).
Layla has always been there for her best friend and that doesn’t stop when Chloe is at her lowest. Layla encourages Chloe to move on and forget about Eric. She wants her friend to be happy and she knows that Cole would be perfect for her. While trying to play match maker she goes through changes of her own with her high-school-sweet-heart-turned-fiancé, Ken. He is not the man that she thought he was. While dealing with a broken heart, she meets a man that takes her breath away, causing her to face a difficult question. Will she leave the love she’s known for years and try something new, or continue to hold her man down even though he hurt her?
Giving My Heart to the King of Atlanta is filled with love and drama. Chloe and Layla must go through their fair share of trials to get their happy endings.
These Hoes Ain't Loyal
Quiana Nicole - 2014
There are some thing best friends shouldn't share – especially men. Jasmine soon finds out her and Breona are sharing more than just clothes. What happens when Breona breaks the unspoken girl code? Will her feelings allow her to walk away from her best friend’s fiancé or will she do everything in her power to sabotage Jasmine’s happily ever after? Trust and loyalty test the strengths of the friendship between Jasmine and Breona. Will Jasmine learn the number rule: These Hoes Ain't Loyal.
Loving a Jamaican Bad Boy
Tinera Latoya - 2016
They're in Jamaica, they are having fun and find new love interest.A trip that was supposed to be two weeks turned into a summer long trip, when the girls meet their love interest.Minah is the shy girl who doesn't know her beauty. She’s been the awkward pretty girl all her life. She's never gone to a party or even had a boyfriend. Minah is all about her school work and on the path to become a biomedical engineer. When Minah meets Kymani in Jamaica, she is letting go of the shy girl and breaking out her shell thanks to Kymani. Minah is slowly falling for him the more time she spends with him.Kymani is a girl’s dream. He is what every woman wants. Being the top Kingpin in Jamaica is the life he is living. Kymani have everything he ever wants in life, until he meets Minah. She is young, beautiful and rare to Kymani. He sets his eyes on her and on a mission to make her his. What was supposed to be a graduation trip to Jamaica, turns into love at first sight. Kymani would stop at nothing to have Minah as his woman.Back in America is Minah secret lover Jay, and older cousin of Keyariah. Jay has been in love with Minah, when she was the ugly ducking and not knowing her true beauty. Now that she has found her confidence and self esteem, Jay is willing to do anything to have her all to himself by any means necessary. Will Jay just let Minah slip out of his hands to Kymani, or will he fight for her love?Keyariah has been the wild girl all her life. Boys, partying, and more boys been her motto. She can't keep a steady relationship to save her life, and this has her second guessing herself. Is she worthy of a good man? Bad relationship after bad relationship has been her problem for a while. When she goes to Jamaica she falls for Tariq, best friend of Kymani. Will Keyariah find the perfect man in Tariq, or will he turn out to be like the other bad apples?Join Minah and Keyariah on their wicked roller coaster of finding that happy ever after love.
My Husband's Other Women 2
Regina Swanson - 2014
You would think that he would finally be satisfied but when it comes to Rayvon’s adulterous ways, you can never know for sure. Is his new family enough to help him leave his mistresses bed for good? Janice will soon find out that all that glitters ain’t gold. Being a wife instead of the mistress slaps her in the face as the roles change and now she has to deal with what she used to dish out. After finally being rid of her tumultuous relationship with Rayvon and starting a new family, Stacy is finally happy. Fortunately, Stacy was able to keep her daughter’s true paternity away from Rayvon. But how much longer can she keep it a secret? As hearts are broken and secrets are revealed, nothing is off limits in this story of these husbands’ and wives’ battles to keep their families together.