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Nothing Even Matters 2: the finale
Bri Noreen - 2016
After an unwanted disruption of their romantic vacation, Sage and Zu find themselves at the hospital. Sage gets news that isn’t promising, and in an attempt to keep from breaking Zu’s heart prematurely, she decides to keep the news to herself. When things blow up in her face, Zu lashes out and things between the picture perfect pair erupt. Will the couple overcome their issues and work through Sage’s health crisis? Or will the notion that Zu could stand to lose another love one destroy what they built? Find out if they get their happy ending in the final installment of Nothing Even Matters.
Crowned: The Return of a Savage
Deshon Dreamz - 2017
Crowned Queens, an organization that Ashura and Nacobi created when they were freshmen in college, had turned into a lucrative empire right before their very eyes. Young, successful and content with life, Ashura implements the necessary changes to put that lifestyle behind her, but with the power that she’s gained comes a slew of enemies prepared to snatch everything that she has worked for. Nacobi has always been there for Ashura. Her rider to the point of no return and that will never change. When Ashura gets fed up with Crowned Queens, Nacobi reluctantly follows suit in getting things shut down. However, what they don’t know is that the enemy who is out to get them is closer than either of them would expect. With love found, love betrayed, and love tainted, the savage that Ashura has fought tooth and nail to keep suppressed is threatening to rear its ugly head. Unbeknownst to the enemy, if the beast is released, they will soon learn why she’s the diva who was Crowned Queen.
Loving A Borrego Brother
Johnni Sherri - 2018
But when the girl’s hearts are captivated by the Borrego brothers, several secrets are kept and many lies are told. Risa is a twenty year old college student who’s been trapped in a four year abusive relationship with her boyfriend,Zo. After his last brutal attack Risa finally decides she’s had enough and leaves him for good. She later falls for the smart and sexy businessman, Micah Borrego. And while they hit it offalmost immediately, Micah battles with a serious sex addiction and fails to fully commit. Romi the second eldest sister at nineteen years old, is still trying to figure out life after high school. After Dre Borrego, tells her that he doesn’t want to be in a relationship, she finds herself running through one man after another, attempting to mend her broken heart. Raina whom they all affectionately call Baby Girl,experiences both, love and heartbreak, for the very first time at the hands of Damien Borrego. Damien finds himself struggling to hold out for this young girl, but the convenient sex that comes along with his popularity and family name gets him every time. Finally, the feistiest sister of them all at eighteen years old, is Raquel, a talented musician with a non-existent social life. Melo Borrego, takes on the difficult challenge of trying to break down the iron-clad walls she has built up around her heart. Find out what happens in this roller coaster of a love storywhen secrets and lies unravel and the hearts of sisters are put on the line for the infamous Borrego brothers.
Mekhi & KoKo 2: A Ghetto Love Story
Sol - 2016
An unexpected shooting in the club sets off an unfortunate chain of events, leaving you to wonder who will be eliminated and what couples will live to see a happy ending in this epic finale. KoKo is finally ready to give Mekhi her heart but to do that, she has to cut ties with her baby's father for good. Too bad Homicide won't let her go without a fight. Tired of being a victim of sexual and physical abuse, she decides to woman up and fight back so she can be with the man her heart desires. But does she love Mekhi enough to die for him? That's the million-dollar question. Mekhi is no longer willing to play KoKo's game of “Hard To Get.” He's ready to lock the red-headed beauty down and is prepared to pay whatever it costs to be with her. Even if that means he has to come out of retirement and revisit the streets. Is he war ready? Or will he end up losing the woman of his dreams for good in the battle of love vs the streets? In the blink of an eye, both Mesha's lovers, Nas and Dutch, figure out her dirty little secret. She's been sleeping with them both so there's no telling who the father of her unborn baby is. When the DNA results come back, she'll have to say goodbye to one of her side niggas forever. Will that be her play brother or her new love interest? Dutch reigns all the way from New York with a chip on his shoulder and a point to prove. His legendary street king of a father taught him all he knows so he brings his talents to the south. Once the CokeBoyz is taken down by the FEDS, he decides to step up and take over. But along with all the money and hood fame that comes from his new position as The Plug, he soon realizes that new snakes are born too.
She Was a Friend of Mine: Best Friends Forever 1
Jasheem Wilson - 2012
As a present she receives a dead family and a missing brother who mysteriously vanished around the same time the fire consumed her family. Shi battles with love, depression, friendship, betrayal and grief in this tale of revenge.
A Hood King Stole My Heart 2: A Chocolate City Young Love
Ebony Diamonds - 2016
As the enemy list grows, these four friends become targets. Together they face each challenge as it comes. Lives will be lost, secrets revealed and dark lies come to light. Will they be able to make it out together or will they choose to go their separate ways?
That Gutta Love
Latoya Nicole - 2018
women threw themselves at him, but he was looking for something more. Tired of the ordinary, he was easily swept away by Brinx. Unlike any woman he has ever met, he needed her in his life. Brinxlee’s return to Houston was not planned, but her parents death sent her to the one place she wanted to get away from... nothing in her life made sense except Gutta, but would his love sway her away from her main agenda? Gutta never allows people into his life without knowing everything about them, but Brinx is a mystery with a hidden past.. with all the secrets and the lies, Gutta can’t stop himself from falling for her... will it come back to bite him and send his world as he knows it crashing down?? Will Brinx hidden agenda affect Gutta and his world as he knows it?? Or will Gutta’s love be enough to change Brinx cold heart?
The Right Kinda Hood
K.C. Mills - 2019
His past life experiences have made him the man he is today. It was never glamorous but it was necessary. Forced to be the man of the house at a young age, East has always handled business and family before anything. Settling down with one woman, has never fit into the hierarchy of his needs. Joi loves hard and at times too much. Her loyalty has kept her in a relationship with a man who does not value her as he should, but with no evidence of any wrong doing, Joi cannot bring herself to leave. Having something at the end of the day is better than nothing and Joi only has gut feelings. Joi’s best friend, Nyelle is all about her son. After news of her long time boyfriend’s infidelities comes out in the worst way, she is no longer concerned with a relationship. Taking care of home and making sure her son is happy is her only focus. In Vega’s mind it will always be loyalty over anything. That mind frame caused him to lose three years of his life. Now that he is home, Vega’s way of thinking has changed. No longer concerned with the fast life, Vega is ready to try something different. Each of these four have their own insecurities and doubts that they have to work through in order to see what’s in front of them. Each guarded for their own reasons, they must decide if the potential benefits of a new relationship outweigh the risks. Will they decide to take that leap or will the past stand in the way of what could a beautiful future?
Somebody Else's Thug
Tina J. - 2019
Her mom was barely in their lives, but her presence was always around. Sunshine had a decent job, and she tried her best to help around the house; yet, nothing she did was good enough. Taking matters into her own hands, she stumbles across a man who can give her all that she needs and more, but at what cost? Her boyfriend is no good, and when he does help, he’s caught doing something Sunshine could never imagine, leaving her heartbroken and unsure of what to do. Shady is the rising track star of the family, and while protecting them, things go terribly wrong, and it lands her in jail. She turns to someone from her past for help. All he wants in return is her love, and she decides to give the relationship a chance. Unbeknownst to her, he’s done things in the past that can hurt their future. Moony is the baby of the family and trying her hardest to keep her head above water. With her sister trying desperately to remove them from poverty, she decides to find a job to help out the best she can. But what happens when her best friend is hiding secrets that will destroy Moony’s happiness? Can she be forgiven, or is it best for Moony to move on from what she’ll soon consider as dead weight?
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?
Promise You This (King Sister's Book 1)
Dominique Thomas - 2020
With one of us being gone we lost our way The path to happiness won’t be easy But we won’t let that stop us from trying to get there I can Promise You This
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?
Catching Feelings for the Plug: A Twisted Love Tale
Toy - 2019
After years of holding her head high amid the whispers and secrets, she finally decides to make a move for herself, only to be hit by another unexpected blow. Being the bigger person once again, Talia stands by Satch when a deadly situation arises. She never expects that walking away with only the clothes on her back and the money in her secret account would place a target on her back. Marsean comes to town to pay his respects to a business partner. However, when greed and envy start to affect his business, he prolongs his stay. He meets Talia, fully expecting the opposite of what her vibe gave off. Realizing that things are never as they are told and hardly ever as they seem, he decides to get closer to her in an effort to find the truth. The one thing he doesn’t count on is that the more truth he uncovers, the more questions arise. Toxin’s grief over his best friend has to take a back seat because business has to be handled first. In honor of his best friend, Toxin refuses to allow anyone to take advantage of Satch, even in death; regardless of who it is. Auntie Ethel is the poster child for misery loves company. She’s lived off her nephew’s money and penitentiary chances that he took without regret. Now that he is no longer among the living, she feels that everything her nephew owned and worked for should go to her and no one else. And there’s only one way to make that happen.
I Just Wanna Be Yours
Lucinda John - 2016
With a promising future ahead of her, she has her life figured out, well everything except her love life. Jerecho is the father of Tyreema's child and boyfriend of seven years. He constantly struggles with being faithful and keeping his hands to himself, but still Tyreema choose to stand firmly by his side. Tyreema thinks what she has with Jetecho is as good love gets until she meets Saire. After losing his parents and girlfriend of three years to drugs Saire vows to never deal with them. Being the only kin to his baby brother Sage, Saire is forced to join forces with a Russian mob running a weapon trafficking business. Saire has it all except love, a feeling he's immune to due to the heartbreak he experienced when the love of his life chose drugs over him and the life of their unborn child. Saire is content with getting money and messing with plenty chicks until he meets Tyreema, a woman in a situation. Naria, Tyreema's best friend is sassy, beautiful, successful and heartless. Experiencing her first life changing heartbreak, she decides to treat men how they treat women. When she meets a younger man, she decides to play with his emotions until her plans backfires leaving her wanting more. This drama filled urban love story will take you on an emotional roller coaster. You'll meet broken people in need of restoration and lost souls searching to be found. Lies will be told, secrets will arise, and hearts will crumble; when love, a powerful emotion comes into play.