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Sen and Neicey: Life After Love


BriAnn Danae - 2017
    Love wasn’t something she yearned for, but when she crosses paths with dangerous rude, and sexy Sensay Giordano by chance, he immediately made her reconsider and throw caution to the wind. After years of dating, going through a breakup, and rekindling the flame, Neicey is ready for more but knows deep down the flame they recently re-lit will be dimmed by the skeletons in her closet. Though she planned to take the secrets to her grave, they’ll have to be revealed and pulled from the minuscule section of her heart she hasn’t given up to Sen. With a mouth so reckless, slick bun pulled to the top of his head, and a pocket full of money to pull any woman he pleases, Sensay knows for a fact that he’s that guy. Cocky in his attempt to woo Neicey out of the lace thong he met her in, Sen didn’t struggle a bit. Neicey was just the amount of woman he needed to help calm him down, so he thought. After struggling with commitment, and getting his heart broken, Sen cleans his act up and has been on good behavior since. But, being good can only last for so long. Especially when a man’s heart is involved. Two damaged, hothead lovers on a mission to win each other’s hearts over completely, realize that they are more dysfunctional than they thought. Laughs will be shared, tears will be shed, and some hearts will be broken in this riveting, heart throbbing standalone novel. Though love conquers all, handing your heart over to someone in hopes that they’ll mend it comes with consequences. Ones that love can’t withstand.

Loving A Haitian Boss: Kaliya and Quasim


Natisha Raynor - 2017
    Deciding to spread his wings and leave Miami, Quasim heads to North Carolina where he proceeds to make more money than he's ever seen. Making money isn't the only thing Quasim does. After he meets Kaliya, it doesn't take him long to figure out that she's unlike any woman that he's ever met. Quasim becomes smitten and is willing to do whatever it takes to get her, but will his violent tendencies be the very thing that scares Kaliya away? Prospect gets what he wants, be it from hustling or the ski mask way. He's out for success and doesn't mind putting his homies on. Prospect is a charming go getter with a bad temper, and he finds himself caught up between two women. Neither lady is willing to give Prospect up, and even if she has to scheme her way into his heart, that's exactly what Anastasia plans to do. The only problem is that with Prospect's temper, getting caught may cost her life.

He Found Love In The Strip Club


Traci B - 2017
    She is determined to be successful, even if it means sliding down a pole to make ends meet. Though she never has plans of becoming one of Atlanta’s top dancers, she is left no other option when her parents are left paralyzed after a car accident. Knowing that she has mouths to feed and bills to pay, she knows that she needs to make fast money. Her motto is – she needs those bills to pay her bills – which she strictly lives by. Hennessi prides herself on the fact that she doesn’t have to do anything out of the ordinary to make it to the top. However, this is the exact reason she is envied amongst other dancers. If her status isn’t enough to cause envy, Bucks forcing himself into the picture really exposes how envious other girls can be. Jarvis ‘Bucks’ Banks is the owner of an elite car dealership. He definitely earns his street credentials, but he wears the businessman title so much better. In his spare time, he goes down to Magic City for entertainment. There, he lays eyes on Hennessi. Every man knows that Hennessi is off-limits, including Bucks. Since Bucks feels like he is not the average client who frequents Magic City, he feels he’s above the rules. After a few private dances, Bucks is ready to take things to the next level with Hennessi. There is just one problem, Hennessi and Bucks are both taken. To him, taken is simply a title that can be changed at any time. For Hennessi, it is more than that. She values her relationship with her high school sweetheart – Andre. Even still, Andre isn’t enough to stop Bucks from pursuing Hennessi. Sometimes, all it takes is that one person to show what you’ve been missing out on. Will Bucks win Hennessi over with his consistency or will Hennessi stick with the man she’s loved since a teenager?

Your Heart is Safe With Me Too


A'zayler - 2017
    True love is something that Peru has never known, and had become quite desperate for, until finding Dulani. He’s more than the man that he’s promised to be, and Peru finally feels free enough to welcome her happily ever after, only to find out that it’s not going to come as easy as she’d hoped. With bitter and scornful ex’s resurfacing from their past, it seems impossible for the couple to find their fairytale ending. They’ve given their relationship everything they’ve got, but with all of the drama circulating around them, the couple is afraid it won’t be enough. Finally, back on track, and regaining all that he’s lost, Key is on a mission to get his girl. Garren, the feisty, and vibrant young nurse that’s nurtured him back to life, has been in Key’s corner every step of the way, and he’s ready to make her his. However, he’s not sure he can. With a stubborn and ungrateful husband in Garren’s path, Key’s efforts are going unnoticed. Although he’s showing her his heart and everything that it entails, Garren is still afraid to let go. When it seems as if all else is failing, Key loses hope. It isn’t until a mystery woman unintentionally interferes with his plans, that he’s able to prove to Garren that her heart is indeed safe with him.

Trap Kings: Fall In Love Too


Taniece - 2017
    He may have been sitting at the top but he was straight hood at heart. Running with the same people that you jumped off the porch and got it out the mud with, you would think that your bond would be airtight. In Reapa’s case, his foundation wasn’t as solid as he thought. After a disaster of a relationship with his ex Ava, he wanted no other relationship because his trust was messed up. Unity Galore had to constantly remind herself to fix her crown; embrace her melanin. Growing up, she was always joked on for her rich skin and country accent. As she got older her love for kickboxing grew fonder which killed her love life altogether. That quickly changed when Reapa made his appearance into her life. Everything seemed to be looking up until Unity got a business proposal that could potentially change her life for the better. Phoenix “Nix” Quartz was far from a good girl. She stayed in out of jail behind her boyfriend Axel. It really hurt when you go hard for someone to only be messed over in return. After finally making a fool of herself for the very last time, she leaves him alone for good. In the heat of the moment, a one-night stand changed her life forever. There was a time in life when Blake “Kase” Watts once loved his baby mother, Harper more than life itself. Their relationship was slowly withering away and she was the one to blame. A chance encounter with the beautiful Nix was the first time that he felt like he could be himself around someone. Her looks were what caught his attention but her personality was why he desired her so much. Will Unity take that job opportunity and leave everything behind her including her new found love, Reapa? Nix being different from Kase’s normal might be just something that he needs but is she too diverse for him? Find out in Trap Kings Fall In Love Too.

My Babydaddy, the Dopeman


Chloe Je'Nore - 2017
    She does any and everything he asks of her and more from whipping up his work, to making drops. But nothing she does is ever enough and when she catches him kissing another woman she sets out to get some payback. She wants to hurt him the way he hurts her and she has the perfect person in mind but before she can set her plan into motion, Tone throws a curve balls that literally knocks her off her feet. He proposes, and now Kairee can finally have the wedding of her dreams until Tone's side chick makes an appearance and ruin every thing. Hurt, Kairee runs into the arms of an unlikely ally that turns her world upside down. She's been with Tone for years but this new guy is exactly what she's been missing...or is he ? Will she go running back to what broke her or will this new man change her life in ways she never imagined? Find out in..My baby daddy the dopeman.

Loving A Certified Savage: The Love Story of Stormie and Ashton


Krystle Yvette - 2017
    It was a toxic love at the hands of her boyfriend, Fred. As soon as Fred moved Stormie from New Orleans to New Jersey, away from her family and friends, he became abusive and possessive. After the countless beatings and lost children, it was time for Stormie to flee to find peace within herself. Determined to find herself again, Stormie leaves the only man she thought she would ever love. Ashton was the youngest and craziest of two brothers who ran the streets. Ashton was happy raising his daughter, and getting to the money with his brother, Tatum. He was a savage in his own right so at this point in his life, he wasn't looking for love. Dealing with his worrisome ass baby mama, Starr, was enough drama to last him a lifetime. Love was the last thing on his mind until his dream girl, Stormie, was there in the flesh. She was the one that got away. Will he do everything in his power to save and keep her or let her get away again? Tatum, or Gunz as the street knew him, was every woman's dream and every hood niggas nightmare. When he was with his friend, Oaklee, he was always quiet and reserved, but when he was in the streets, he let his gunz do the talking. Oaklee was the only one that could tame that savage beast in him, but his girlfriend, Zicarra, stood in the way of his and Oaklee's happily ever after. Oaklee had always been down to ride for Tatum. She was just tired of riding for him as his friend. Over the years, Oaklee and Tatum learned to love, respect, and want each other, but will Tatum’s relationship with Zicarra keep Oaklee from taking things to the next level? Will love conquer all or will the past ruin the love these women have for a certified savage?

21 Questions


Nicole Jackson - 2017
    No one stays up forever, and during the down times, you’ll see people for exactly who they are. When things get rough, Maine and Nyeema push through together, but life has a funny way of pulling people apart. Therefore, the question is; can their love survive the rain?

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.

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?

Every Bad Boy Needs A Rider 2


Kellz Kimberly - 2017
    Now she's sitting on a cold steel bench in jail wondering where her life went wrong. Wanting nothing more than to save her family, she is left with a heavy heart and revenge on her mind. Jasheem had to make a choice, allow the woman he loves to die, or let her sit in a jail cell. Choosing the latter of the two, Jasheem does all he can to get back at the one who destroyed his relationship. He is racing against the clock to handle Biggz, but to some he doesn't seem to be doing enough. When it comes to riding for a bad boy you, sometimes have to ride for the wrong one before you find the right one. Both Jasheem and Zion are going to be put to the test. The only question is who comes out on top?

All I Want is That Hood Love 4


Mercedes G. - 2017
    Unfortunately, it wasn't as easy as they thought it would be. They relocated in hopes of a better life but little did they know the past was sure to follow. Taysia can't seem to catch a break. She's pregnant and home is where she is most of the time. While Mega is out running the streets to secure a lavish life for his family. Follow your favorite couple to find out if their love was meant to be or is it too much for them to handle.

We Made for Each Other : A Boss' Love


Lucinda John - 2017
    Ekron or better known as Eazy is living life in the fast lane with dopeboy dreams and ambitions. Eazy is not stopping until he climbs the top ladder of success and become a Kingpin. Things were going smooth for Eazy up until he met a beautiful young woman by the name of Babylove. Babylove is the true definition of working hard until it pays off. She works at Checkers at night and goes to school through the day. Babylove shouldn’t be struggling at all since she’s the babymama of notorious kingpin, Too Short but she is. Babylove is committed to him but not by choice, while he does his thing in the streets and is in love with someone else. In this page turner Lucinda invites her readers into the lives of two lost souls vying for love, loyalty and attention. Will Eazy let the streets deter from him discovering love? Will Babylove vow to stay loyal to Too Short or will she allow a real man to take care of her once and for all?

Damages 2


Natavia Stewart - 2017
    What was supposed to be a summer fling turned into a toxic love affair. With Trayon away, how will she be able to cope? Does she wait for him or run into the arms of another man? Set on a path of revenge, Trayon wants nothing more than to get what he is owed and that's the throne. On his journey of revenge, he discovers some shocking secrets; family secrets that will cause him to lose sight of his original plan. Will he reach a point where not even, Asayi's love can save him? Stacy is stuck trying to balance his time between two women. When he finds himself giving one woman more time than the other, he might just regret that choice. Will he risk everything him and Tuchie built over a childhood love? This is the second installment to a heart-wrenching, tear-filled and an emotional journey. Secrets, lies, deceit and murder. Everyone has experienced damages in their love life. Will they overcome it or will they remain damaged? Get ready for a gritty and urban hood love novel.

The Coldest Love Ever


Sha Jones - 2017
    The men in her life have repeatedly hurt and disappointed her, including her current boyfriend, Chauncey, who can’t seem to keep his hands to himself. The pain of the past and the hurt that she continues to endure has hardened Madonna’s heart to love, and she doesn’t believe that she is capable of giving or receiving love. But one night at the club changed all that. Enter Wale. Wale is fresh off a devastating betrayal by the woman he thought he would marry. Although women are his last priority, when he meets Madonna in the strip club, she makes a lasting impression. When Wale later finds himself in a position of having to save Madonna from harm, he becomes determined to protect her. The two wounded souls find comfort in each other, and soon, their friendship blossoms into something more. Dreka is the mother of Wale’s twin girls, and she is determined to be with Wale whether he likes it or not. She will do or say anything to keep Wale from moving on, and she isn’t above using her children as pawns in her games against him. Dreka goes to shocking lengths to control the man who she walked out on, and she refuses to stop until she gets what she wants. This ain’t your typical baby mama drama with Madonna, Wale, and Dreka. This story will have you believing that the only way to love, is to have The Coldest Love Ever.