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Big and Aimee 2: the finale


Charae Lewis - 2016
    Knowing that her mother's death was no accident, leaves Aimee devastated and hurt. Revenge is the only thing on her mind, but when she learns that Big may be in trouble, her plans come to a halt and her love is put to the test.Big finds himself in a sticky situation when he's on the other side of the gun. He's pissed off so many people in recent weeks that it could be anybody holding him at gun point. Big tried to come up with a plan, but when things don't go as he hoped, Big soon finds himself fighting for his life.Will Aimee put her mother's killers behind bars? Will Big make it out of his situation alive? Are Big and Aimee meant to be together, or are they done for good? Follow this thrilling suspense to see if Big and Aimee will find their way back to one another.

Long As You Know Who You Belong To 2


Bri Noreen - 2015
    She was saved for a reason, and that reason unknowingly lands Grey's enemies with vendettas he'll never see coming. Grey is happy with his new love and business is booming, but where there's more money, there is always more problems. Kimani's career has taken off, but behind closed doors, he's still a mess over losing Blu. When a new beauty enters his life, he thinks he's ready to move on. But is he? Or is he going to be forever stuck on a woman that he knows is never coming back? Get ready to 1-click on part 2 on tomorrow for another crazy round of drama!

Kwame & Kyhanna: A Youngstown Love Story


Chante Amor - 2016
    With her older brother incarcerated, a drug addicted mother and a little brother who depends on her for everything Kyhanna had to grow up faster than she imagined.After an unexpected event takes place, the life that Kyhanna had grown accustomed in surviving in is literally thrown upside down and she is left to pick up the pieces alone. From the minute Kwame Patterson first laid eyes on the young bombshell Kyhanna he’d been determined to make her his. Even if he’s never been the knight in shining armor type, Kyhanna is that type of chick to make a young boss like him switch his whole style up. He’s decided to give up his player ways in order to embark on the love of a lifetime. But just because one decides to put their past behind them doesn’t mean that their past won’t come back to haunt them and soon Kwame finds himself in the middle of two crazy ass women who refuse to let him go.In Kwame and Kyhanna a true bond between two hearts are revealed along with every possible scenario designed to break them up…will true love prevail?

A Hood Dilemma is Still Bittersweet: A Naptown Triangle (A Bittersweet Hood Dilemma Book 3)


Natavia - 2015
     Tassana is on the right path for the sake of her son. The problems between Osari and Tassana might cause her to go back to her old ways. Osari is trying to make it right for the sake of his family until his secret comes out. When all has been revealed, will it drive Tassana away permanently? Shimmy and Dez are young and in love until Kiwanna comes back into the picture. Dez is forced into making a tough decision leaving Shimmy with a lot of questions. Armory is a guy with a motive, will Shimmy figure it out before its too late? Kyree is stuck between two men, Osari and Pernell. Pernell does everything he can to get Kyree back. Kyree is torn from her past with Pernell, which is causing her to fall in love with another man. The man Kyree falls in love with is in love with another woman. Every hood has its dilemma, even when one dilemma ends many more occurs. Everyone is in a love triangle, but there is only room for one, who will they choose? This is an urban tale of love, heart-breaks, secrets and lies.

When A Bad Boy Wants Your Heart 2


Sephiri J - 2019
    Shutting everyone out, including Bo, City is forced to come to grips with the fact that the people around him might not have his family's best interest at heart, and he doesn't know who to trust. Will he uncover the snakes around him before it's too late? Bo can't help that the trust issues she had from her past relationship are leaking over into her relationship with City. And when he disappears for days, they only begin to get worse. Still, she can't help the connection she feels with City as he stays on her mind non-stop. Ultimately, she sees that he feels the same way about her when he finally lets her in. But with a lot of negative outside influences including her ex-fiancé, her judgmental family, and women from City's past threatening their new relationship, will the two of them be able to ride and allow their love to grow? Or will they crash and burn? Sade is left stunned by Summer's allegation that Greg has been cheating and is about to be a father for the second time. But after she confronts him, she's left lost and even more confused, not knowing who to believe or what her next move should be. She is well aware that love can leave you blind, and she doesn't want to make the wrong decision. But will she be able to separate the truth from the lies? Or will she let her feelings for Greg cloud her judgment and block any possibility of love with new options right under her nose? Find out how the story unfolds in book two of When a Bad Boy Wants Your Heart.

Love and Betrayal 2


CoCo J. - 2013
    After Je'leese finds out that her best friend Daivon has been sleeping with the love of her life, What will she do? Will Katherine find out that her husband also slept with Daivon? Will Jasmine leave Michigan,or will she cause more havoc in Detroit?

Hard 3: Long Live the Queen (Kings Series)


Anjela Day - 2014
    Watch them fight for freedom and prove through it all that they are still HARD as Nails; in a game where you go big or get dead! Only the strong will survive welcome to Detroit Go Hard or Go Home!

You Ridin' or What? 4: A Dade County Love Story


Diamond D. Johnson - 2019
    It’s been a long, bumpy ride with these characters, and this marks the finale. We’ve witnessed heartbreak, secrets, pain, and even jealousy throughout this series. It wasn’t all bad, though, because we also get to witness new love, new relationships, happiness, and success. In this final installment of You Ridin’ or What? All questions will be answered. We’ll find out the consequences of Canard's neglect of Jerika. We’ll see what’s going to happen to Danaisha. Will Rocko and Jahquil be able to successfully walk away from the game? Find out in the finale of You Ridin’ or what.

Stealing A Kingpin's Heart: A Crazy Hood Love Story


Ms. Brii - 2016
    . ." I know y'all, know the tune. Sometimes love doesn't quite work like that. What happens when the attraction is so real, love hasn't occurred but you know what you want? Free and Kadeem are the perfect examples of this. It was the typical boy meets girl. Girl plays it tough but boy is attracted to it. Now they're in love after some month's, claiming nothing can come between them. When their pasts come back, will they still be claiming this or will this puppy love die just as fast as it began?"He who finds a wife, finds a good thing." Cliche, cliche, cliche...In a world full of bad things, King has found that "good thing" in Reign. She's beautiful and possesses both book and street sense, being the daughter of a deceased King pin, there's not much she's afraid of. That all changed the day she met King. He wants a relationship with her but she can't get past the drama that he brings along. That's not stopping King from pursuing her. Will she eventually cave in and let him love her, drama and all? Or will she miss out on her shot of love?Follow these four in this "Crazy Hood Love Story" oh and it does get CRAZY!

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.

Us Against the World: Finding Love in the Trap


Porscha Sterling - 2015
    Days later, her brothers were arrested by the Feds and she was left alone with no way to support herself. Then Andre enters her life and tries to help her set things right. Although Queen is hesitant to trust anyone, she can't ignore his boss nigga status, impeccable swag and thug mentality. Soon he becomes everything she needs and teaches her the rules of the streets as well as the rules of the heart. With him by her side, Queen gets control of her father's empire but when jealousy rears its ugly head in the form of a childhood enemy of Queen's who has her eyes and affections set on Andre, things start to go very wrong. Tiffany has hated Queen since grade school when she first laid eyes on the pampered princess whose family was treated like hood royalty everywhere in Harlem. When she sees the relationship that Queen has with Andre, someone she had been sweating for months, she can't help but want to ruin everything Queen has going. And although she's nothing but a hoodrat, she has a sister in high places who could help her with her plans.Kelis is an NYPD officer in East Harlem with a secret of her own; her baby daddy is Trinidad, a notorious dopeboy in the same area she patrols. When she lands a promotion that puts her on a case, she is ecstatic until she realizes she may be hunting the man she loves. But Trinidad has another secret, which he shares with Kelis' ratchet sister, Tiffany.

Promising My Love to a Boss 3


Käixo - 2017
    Caught between two men she once loved and the one who holds her heart, now. With a baby on the way, she has to face the music and deal with the karma she brought onto herself. Confined in total darkness with little to no food or water, her thoughts become her refuge… But those same thoughts haunt her with the demons from her past and the hateful actions against her baby sister. Seemingly all hope is gone, Salimah slowly gives up. Wishing she’d thought things through. Is life worth living? Tyrone is caught between a rock and a hard place. Once the brother with all the answers, he’s left broken-hearted and discarded. Torn between the facts and his feelings. How could the same girl who he loved and claimed to love him double cross him? Did he miss the signs? Now, his brothers are in jeopardy and Tyrone is partially to blame. Even through this, Torin, the same brother he attacked and belittled is the only person he trusts during this trying time in his life. Will Torin be the bigger person and help his brother or will he hold a grudge and hang him out to dry? A rocky past unraveling itself leaves Fatima in a rut. Defying Torin’s wishes and snooping around The Windy City for answers. Left handcuffed to a bed, Fatima must come to grips with all the secrets she’s kept from Torin. From her sneaking out of the house to meet with his estranged sister to keeping her pregnancy a secret. With Torin ten steps ahead of her there’s no room for lies and games. Not to mention, she and her best friend are on the outs, leaving Fatima with nobody to run to. Will she open up to Torin about everything she’s been up to or add more gasoline to the fire? Crack open Promising My Love to a Boss 3 and find out how these stories unveil. There’s no love in these streets and the city that hates itself will swallow you whole.

Her Goon, His Eden


Aubreé Pynn - 2020
    After she defies the path that her father wants her to take, she ends up at Paradise, a strip club in the heart of New York City. Paradise fuels the city and is bound to tempt her until she breaks. Rich is a ruthless ruler running New York and has no plans of stopping. With his father ready to step down, Rich is trying to secure all the resources he can while weeding out the weak links in his team. After what appears to be an accidental moment between Zola and Rich, she becomes a marked woman. Rich willing becomes a man captivated with her. With Rich reacting on impulse, Zola is trying to navigate through life and keep Rich at bay. But can budding feelings and an offer of a lifetime finally put them exactly where they’re fated to be? Find out in Her Goon, His Eden.

A Real Boss Snatched My Heart


Sephiri J. - 2018
    For years, she put her all into her man, but his disrespect and disregard for her true worth has left her hurt and emotionally scarred. Determined never to be made a fool again, she is desperate to find a job and stand on her own two feet. But her world is turned upside down when she meets Amell Moss. Amell is powerful and intimidating, feared by most people who cross his path. All his time is spent running a national chain of clubs that he uses as a front for a multi-million-dollar drug business, so love is the last thing on his mind. His focus is on his business and exposing the snakes around him who only want to see him fail. But when he meets Leah, he’s immediately drawn to her fearless demeanor and beautiful spirit. And Leah can’t deny the intense magnetism she feels for Amell. Will they find the love that they’ve both been missing in each other? Or will those around them end their chance at love before it can even begin? Find out in this hood love story bursting with lies, betrayal, secrets, and most of all, the pursuit of real love.

I Jus' Wanna Leave This Nigga


Mesha Mesh - 2015
    She was brought up to believe that no matter what you stick by him, even if it means that he cheats, or beats you to a bloody pulp. Lyric falls in love with a man who she thought was her Prince Charming. Ty helped her get through one of the most traumatic events in her life and she feels that she owes him. At the time when he met her she was on the verge of going crazy, lost all hope, and had given up on life. He stepped in when she had no one else in the world and helped build her up, only to tear her back down.He fulfilled all of her heart’s desires with every materialistic thing she could think of. From romantic dinners, to shopping sprees, to the big fancy home that she always knew she would have. All was good in their relationship up until the night they got married. On that night, she was faced with an ugly truth about her husband that she didn’t see coming. Lyric realized then that God answered her prayers and she got everything that she wanted except the one thing that mattered the most… A loving husband!Ty is the guy every woman wants to have. He’s handsome, successful, and most of all, a ladies man. What the women don’t know about him though, is that Ty is a womanizer, a woman beater, and a spoiled brat. He feels that everything should go his way and if it doesn’t he has no problem taking things out on his gorgeous wife with his fists.Blessing, her best friend’s brother, has loved Lyric since they were kids, and he wants nothing more than to have her as his. His thuggish demeanor and handsome looks draw women to him, but he only wants Lyric. Will Lyric leave before it’s too late?Will Blessing be the man she always wanted?orWill Ty seek help to save his marriage and keep his wife?