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A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate
N'Dia Rae - 2018
Life hasn’t always been easy for Chantè Sheppard. Growing up with an emotionally abusive mother, absent father and quirky personality left her ridiculed and teased when she was younger. Desperate to be perfect and become the most successful woman of her dreams, she buckled down and became a prominent attorney. Despite her career success, her love life has always severely lacked. When her fiancè of two years calls off their engagement, she decides that his life is no longer worth living. But a year later, she attempts at finding new love with someone from her past, Qassim. Things with Qassim go well at first but then take a dark turn. Chantè is obsessive with his entire being and will stop at nothing to make him hers. A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate is twisted, gut wrenching tell of obsession, love and drama. This is one book, you won’t be able to put down. This book also includes a bonus book.
If I Was Your Man
Demettrea - 2015
She has been with Sean for 5 years and he continues to hurt her. Sean knows that Layah is wifey material but he can't seem to stop cheating on her. He slips up and now has unwanted ties with a jump off and Layah leaves him for good. Layah meets Milz who stops at nothing to show her she should be treated like the queen she is. Will Layah continue to be a doormat for Sean or will she let Milz show her what it would be like if he was her man?
What's it Like to Be In Love
Trese - 2016
Meet Hendrix a street God that is ready to settle down. He finds love in Chandler, his sister’s best friend who is just as clueless at how the four letter word works. Can these two finally lay the bad taste that love has left in their mouth to rest or will they end their relationship feeling the same way that they walked into it? Take this journey with Hendrix, Chandler and their loved ones as they try finding the answer to the most asked question What’s it Like to be in Love?
We Both Can't Be Bae 2
Twyla T - 2017
She was successful with not getting caught up; until she carelessly sent photos to Phebe and they got back to her husband, Malcolm. Once he got news of her infidelity, he rushed home and tried to kill her. Was he successful in his attempt? Keith has been Cameron’s secret lover for some time now. However, his fiancé Phebe is tired of playing house with him and wants a ring. Will he marry her or will he dump her and play second to Malcolm forever? Charlotte, Cameron’s sister has always been envious of her and never really knew why until Malcolm helped her put pieces of her life together. How long will this love triangle last before someone gets hurt? Secrets and lies keep spilling and it’s another crazy, sexy, and dangerous roller coaster ride that will either make or break Cameron.
She Fell in Love with a Miami Kingpin
Tee Jae - 2018
A swoop by the Feds in the middle of the night uncovers a secret that will change her life forever. Finding out that the man she spent the last decade of her life with was never hers from the beginning. She cuts all ties with him but not before she’s forced to repay a debt he owed to his new connect…Khadi Santana. Uprooted from her perfect life in Atlanta and moved down to the sunny skies in Miami, where she falls head over heels for Khadi. Ultimately, she’s hesitant to jump right back into love after the betrayal from Gator and the constant reminder from him that he will murk any man she even thinks about getting close too, Brooklyn disrespects Gator’s wishes and is ready to put her heart into Khadi’s hands but a twist of threats and tragedies may lead to her losing her one chance at REAL love. Khadi Santana is not to be tested in these streets and everyone knows this in the dirty south. Him and his ruthless brothers, Khaddo and Khaza have the dope game on lock. Following his father’s footsteps and putting the Santana’s name back on the map, he built an untouchable empire running it with an iron fist. Thinking he’d never love another woman after his late girlfriend’s demise; whom he lost due to the casualties of war. He vowed to never love another until he meets Brooklyn Trase. What was supposed to be a debt owed to him turned out to be his second chance to love again but his gangster gets tested when the ones he loves the most, gets hurt… Walk with Brooklyn and Khadi as their worlds get shaken up by their new enemy.
Blackbone 2
Caryn Lee - 2014
She is unsuccessful with finding her mother and on the verge of giving up. To make matters worse she is stressed out and tired of Smooth lying and cheating that she is prepared to leave him and raise her unborn child alone. An argument escalates and puts Ciara and her unborn child at risk. Will Ciara and her baby live? Smooth is trying to juggle three women and live three lives. Ciara has his heart. Kayla is business and pleasure. Rochelle shows back up from his past with a baby girl. Will Smooth be able to get out of this jam? Jasmine and Shawn are no longer sneaking around. Shawn is now creeping with a pretty young thang name Nisha. Jasmine finds out and put things to an end. Will Jasmine and Shawn last? Kelly is trying her best to accept the fact that Anthony could possibly have a baby on the way by Ebony. Anthony regrets having a one night stand with Ebony and doubts that the child Ebony is carrying is his. Ebony doesn't know who is the father of her unborn child because of her reckless behavior. She is upset that Anthony is in love with Kelly and tries her best to break up their relationship. A secret is revealed and Ebony life is turned upside down. Will Anthony be the father of Ebony's child?
Keys to the Kingdom
Ty Marshall - 2015
But with the longest tenured don on his death bed and the other families on the brink of civil war, greed threatens to destroy The Commission. Enter Marion Holloway, leader of the wealthy and prestige Holloway family, a shrewd and persuasive business man with strong political connects and stronger street ties. The man the FBI says is the most powerful black gangster in the country. With his oldest son, Mason, campaigning for mayor of New York City and his illegitimate son, Yasin “Sin” Kennedy, overseeing his lucrative drug operation, he is poised to seize control of the city. But when the war between the Mafia families hit close to home, the unrelenting power struggle between his sons, jeopardizes everything their father has built. Keys to the Kingdom introduces readers to urban fiction’s newest crime family, the Holloways, and the powerful legacy of tradition and blood, the seduction of power and the ultimate game of sibling rivalry.
I Got a Houston Thug for Christmas
Candi B. - 2018
Bells weren’t ringing, and spirits weren’t bright. She is stuck between a rock and a hard place. With a mother who has abandoned her motherly duties, Tiana is left with two mouths to feed. Tired of struggling, she is at her breaking point. Regardless of her current situation, she was going to spread some holiday cheer, and make the best out her situation. Benz McCall is the king of H-Town. Ready to leave the streets and the empire he built to his brother, he was ready to focus on the more important things- his daughter. When Benz was hit with a surprising event that left his heart in shambles, and him a single father, he vows to never fall in love again. To avoid dealing with his feelings, he works overtime in the streets. Benz never wanted to fall in love again, but all that changes when he meets Tiana. They realize they have a lot in common, and for Benz, that wasn’t a good thing. The feelings that he kept locked up were escaping. A change of events leaves Tiana to make a decision that will change the rest of her life forever. In dire need of a Christmas miracle, will Ol Saint Nick send Benz as one of Santa’s helpers, or was Benz the gift of all gifts? For these two, Christmas will never be the same.
She Fell in Love With A Thug 2: Soul_Mates
Anjela Day - 2014
The prince is out to prove he’s King, but competition from the street, jealous woman thirsting to have a part of this drug king, and a legacy to live up to; will Deuce thrive in The land of Cash, Cars, and Hoes or will it prove to be more difficult than his father made it look? Will this Kingdom stand tall in the hands of the young prince, or will Water prove to be greater than Blood… Only time will tell Welcome to Detroit
Just Like The Rest of 'Em : A Dopeboy Love Story
Dani Littlepage - 2017
Some people choose to give up on love altogether while others continue to search for it. Others find exactly what they think they’re looking for; the right one, the one they could love forever. Then just when they think the love of their dreams is coming true, they find out that they’re “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”. Tymir, a.k.a. Bear, is a 26-year-old ruthless- hustler from Philly. He’s a certified-street King with one true love, his money. Although he has a few women in his life, love and relationships are not an option. The females in his circle each have roles to play but wifey isn’t one of them. When he meets Desiree Williams he finds himself drawn to her in more ways than one and for the first time in his life, he can see himself falling in love. Bear decides to break his own rules and gives Desiree the attention and affection he knows she deserves. When the other women in his life notice all the attention he’s giving her, drama, mayhem and chaos break out. They become women on a mission to teach Bear and Desiree a lesson. With one woman willing to sleep with the enemy in hopes of revenge and the other willing to take down any woman that stands between her and Bear; Desiree and Bear’s relationship is not the only thing in grave danger. Desiree Williams is a 24-year-old college graduate stuck in a hopeless relationship with her baby’s father, Antoine. Determined to make a bad situation better, Desiree stayed with her man even after she discovered he’d been unfaithful. Loyal and true to her word, Desiree did everything within her power to make things work and she thought it was until Antoine hit her with the ultimate surprise; leaving her heartbroken again. When she meets Bear she finds herself falling for his charming ways and street appeal. She decides to give him a chance to see if he could be the one to treat her right and give her the real love she’s been searching for. As things between the two of them get deeper, enemies will emerge, Exes will rise from the ashes, and life-altering secrets will be exposed. When the truth comes out will Bear stay with Desiree and prove that he’s the real man she needs or will he crack under pressure and turn out to be “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”? Find out in this drama- filled romance by Dani Littlepage.
CAUGHT UP IN A DOPEBOY'S LOVE: GABRIELA AND LEGEND'S STORY
Carmen Lashay - 2019
That’s the exact tune twenty four year old Gabriela was singing when just two weeks before her wedding, she caught her fiancé in a compromising position with another woman. Depressed, ready to move on, and determined to make herself feel better, her best friends convince her that the best strategy for getting over one man, is to get under another. Will a few passionate nights with a handsome stranger be just what the doctor ordered? Or will that too prove to be more than she’s bargained for bringing even more stress than pleasure? Julian Santiago known to the streets as Legend is a retired street king who once ruled his kingdom with an iron fist. Having made it out the game alive and a billionaire, he lives life carefree with no drama, no worries and unlimited women at his beck and call. Not seeing himself settling down anytime soon, will a chance meeting with a mysterious woman have him rethinking his player ways? What will happen when the game he thought he left behind, sucks him right back in against his will forcing him out of retirement. Take an action packed ride with Gabriela and Legend as they battle through sex, lies,deceit, and enemy’s at every corner in this heart pounding mind blowing series. Will Gabriela finally get to mend her broken heart and find her happily ever after? Or will she bite off more than she can chew getting Caught up in a DopeBoys love.
Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace
Grad Marie - 2019
Growing up in the slums of Fifth Ward in Houston Texas, the Davis brothers, Malik and J-Don, were taught the game at an early age by their late father, Big Ken, who reigned as the plug of their hood. Since the assassination of their father, these brothers are now running things in the city of Syrup. Little do these brothers know, someone is out to crumble the empire their family worked so hard to build. Are you ready for this five-star banging novel of secrets, lies, and deceit? Buckle up and get ready to be Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace!
The Boss Man's Daughter 2: Feel My Wrath
Aryanna - 2017
Now, years later, their father is back out on the streets. With the help of his beautiful but dangerous daughters, he is primed to unleash his wrath on those responsible for his downfall. But what he comes home to is the surprise of a lifetime. For years, the girls' mother was thought to be dead; murdered by the hands of their father. When she resurfaces things go into a tailspin and the girls must decide their next move. One thing that never gets compromised is their loyalty to each other and the man that fueled their ambitions. When trouble reaches such a height that common sense dictates that they run, will the Walker girls finally fold or will they stand strong in the face of the deadly storm? When all odds are against him, will their father accept the inevitable or will his thirst for vengeance become the undoing of the family? The love, lies and betrayals reach damning heights in THE BOSS MAN'S DAUGHTERS 2: FEEL MY WRATH.
While He's Sleeping She's Creepin'
T'Ann Marie - 2017
They say if your man isn’t your number one fan, then you definitely need a new one. Meet Paige, the epitome of a beautiful, independent woman. Blessed with a heart of gold, she is adored by everyone she comes across, except for the man she’s so deeply in love with. Being verbally abused and mistreated for having a little more curves than the average female, her self esteem is at an all time low. But what happens when she comes across a man that's crazy in love with all of her, inside and out; and gets a dose of how a woman is really suppose or be treated? Will she run into the arms of the one that loves her? Or, will she continue loving a man that doesn't? Meet Syion, the epitome of a great man. Working hard, paying bills and coming home to one woman is his definition of a real man. His daughter, and high school sweetheart of 12 years plus, are his world, Although, things seem perfect, they aren't. What happens when his heart goes astray, and the love he feels for his wife begins to fade away? Will those 12 years matter? The Secrets, lies, & deceit will leave you speechless. Get ready to experience a roller-coaster of emotions in this first installment of While He’s Sleeping She’s Creepin.
Diary of a Triflin' Bitch 2
Platinum - 2014
How will she overcome the depressing thoughts of knowing she will die? Diamond finally got rid of Jay and has moved on in life. She has found love but will it cost her more then she bargain for? Tip is still missing in action. Who is the father of her baby? Is she alive? Diamond, Tracy, Tip, and Brandy are back in this page turner with more drama than ever! The turn of events get wild and crazy and they all have to get over the obstacles of life. Who will come out on top?