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Bitter Baby Mamas' Club 2


Lady Lissa - 2019
    Carrying Marcus' baby definitely hasn't been a walk in the park and has been stressful to say the least, especially when she finds out that he is still committed to Keisha with plans to marry her. Once she sees that he has no intentions of choosing her, all hell breaks loose. Looking through rose- colored glasses, it seems as if Marcus and Keisha are a match made in heaven. That is, until Keisha realizes that Marcus is still playing the field and taking trips behind her back to be with Drica. When she hits Marcus with an ultimatum, he is then forced to choose between the two women and make a tough decision that will change his life forever. London, on the other hand, continues to search for ways to make Shane see that she is the only woman he needs and get him back in her life. But when her many plans backfire, she completely ignores the fact that he already has a life with Renee and goes through extreme lengths to make him feel her pain. Soon, she is confronted by the one person she deems responsible for Shane's behavior and is left to deal with her truth alone. Meanwhile, Shane is faced to deal with the turmoil that London has caused and winds up losing everything he's ever had, including Renee. Will these two couples find a way to get back on track and move past the drama that their dude's pregnant side chicks created? Or will Drica and London ruin everything for them and be labeled bitter baby mamas after all? Find out in the finale of this dramatic tale…

She Chose Him, He Chose Me


Loryn Landon - 2020
    In an instant her world was rocked and life as she once knew changed drastically. As a result, she took it hard, isolated herself from everyone and vowed to never be open to love again in fear of ever having to go through the type of pain she had to endure behind Emmett…until she met Emanuel. Emanuel is a self-made boss who worked over-time to achieve his ultimate dream, which was to have his own restaurant. Struggling to pick up the pieces and move on with his life after losing his wife, Emanuel deals with loss and tragedy by pouring into his restaurant and living life day by day. Gemma comes into his life and has his full attention, yet he still feels that settling down is something he is not looking for…until he meets Misha.Gemma is a young, beautiful, and very educated young lady who is looking for someone to not only sweep her off her feet, but to take care of her. She has her mind set on finding the perfect man and to her that is based off of status and bank account. When she meets Emanuel, she feels as though she has hit the jackpot, but the feeling isn’t mutual. Sia is Misha’s best friend who is on a mission to help Misha get her life back on track. All she wants is to see her friend happy again and enjoying life. Meanwhile, on the outside looking in, Sia is living her best life when in reality, she and Bruce have some serious issues going on in their marriage. She makes it a point to keep her husband satisfied yet she feels that there is still a major disconnect. When her suspicions are confirmed she is immediately faced with the reality that her marriage may be over. The security she once felt that Bruce had chosen her was snatched from her and now, she has to figure out how to move forward.Bruce adores everything about his wife Sia. When she came into his life, she made him want to be a better man. Once they got married, life was good for a while, until he realizes that he desires more than what Sia can give him. Settling and doing his best to hide the fact that he isn’t as happy in his marriage as he once was, he goes through a weak moment and winds up falling in love with another woman. Bruce is forced to have to decide almost overnight what to do? Does he fess up to Sia and fight for their marriage? Or will he end things with his wife to start a new journey with someone else? Find out in, She Chose Him, He Chose Me

Lovin' A Trap Girl Ain't Easy: Stand-alone Novel


Natavia - 2020
    

Oh So He Cheated, Cheated: An Urban Romance: A Complete Novel


Genesis - 2019
    And it's well worth reading. In this unputdownable book you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Genesis that's signed under Na'Kia Presents. Her writing is very clever, and this story is great. **Warning** This is not your typical Urban romance, dope boy, thug love, or kingpin savage book. Heart pounding. Drama filled. Love story Women's fiction. “To my surprise, the wedding I naively attended turned out to be the most heartbreaking reality check I’ve ever had. Ironically, my boyfriend was the groom, but I wasn’t the bride. Not only had he been playing me, but he took infidelity to a whole new level by marrying my cousin and it crushed my soul. Oh yes, he cheated, cheated.” Dr. Koi Montgomery was played by a cold-hearted man she had given her all to. She was a fool in love and had gotten used in the worst way. Adair was her everything, but in the end he wasn’t worth the heartache he’d put her through. Ultimately, the love she gave was filled with hopes and dreams that would be crushed by the two people she trusted the most. Adair was the epitome of a faithless, unadulterated, cocky man that didn’t deserve none of Koi’s time or affection. He abused her love, and she gullably let him. He took advantage of their relationship without a care in the world. Once a person shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Koi’s mistake was not walking away before it was too late. What doesn’t break Koi makes her stronger and once the pain subsides, love may still be in the horizon of someone she never expected it to come from. What happens when she finally moves on, and goes after everything she deserves? Will love be kind to her this time around, or will she find herself caught up once again in a loveless relationship?

The Committed Side Chick 2


Tina Marie - 2020
    

A Painted Smile


B.M. Hardin - 2015
    For Storm Rivers, this very statement had recently become the story of her life. Storm's life had never been all bad; but meeting Jasper Goodson, had definitely put the cherry on the top. Life was better than ever. She was happy and she was in love. And the man of her dreams was Perfect...or was he? What goes on behind a closed door---stays behind a closed door. Storm lived by this motto and as truths about her Mr. Perfect start to unfold, Storm finds herself in a sticky situation and a tug-a-war of what's right...and what's wrong. What is she hiding? Well, you'll have to overlook the Painted Smile on her face to find out.

When the Vows Break


Lakisha Johnson - 2019
    Happily married, wedded bliss and with these rings, we do take; But what happens to happily ever after, when the vows break? Shelby, Raylan, Chloe, Lynesha, Kerri and Camille have been friends since freshmen year of high school. They’ve been together through college, failed relationships, deaths and sickness. They've watched each other grow and become business leaders and owners, wives and mothers. They've survived when most people say, women can't be friends. Then, all hell breaks loose in each of their marriages. Secrets, lying, cheating, drugs, alcohol, and temptations prove that not everything is what it seems. Will the chaos of it all be more than they can take? Find out in part 1 of When the Vows Break

The End of the Road


Rosaline Riley - 2014
    But almost before the weekend gets under way, Fran goes missing – a seemingly inexplicable happening which throws Jane’s life and those of their inter-related families into turmoil again. In the months following this traumatic weekend, as one guilty secret after another comes to light, she is forced to re-assess both her marriage and her relationship with Fran. The End Of The Road is a novel about family relationships, friendship, betrayal and deception. The wise, we are told, forgive but do not forget. But is forgiveness ever really possible when some things are impossible to forget?

Willow's Wedding Vows


Debbie Viggiano - 2020
    Wedding vows have never been this personal…Willow has been living with marriage-shy Charlie for more years than she cares to remember and is old-fashioned enough to want a wedding band and a loads-of-sex honeymoon before stretchmarks and nipple shields.So when the once-wary Charlie surprisingly goes down on one knee, Willow doesn’t question why her boyfriend is suddenly so keen to rush her into saying “I do”.The first clue comes as Willow is zipped into her Cinderella dress, the second as she bobs into the wedding car, and the third as the Roller swings towards its fairy-tale destination… leaving a shell-shocked Willow desperately trying to figure out what to do next.

From a Distance


L.M. Carr - 2017
    Together they lived a life fit for royalty. But when tragedy strikes, Karrie is devastated and left to face the consequences of her husband's deepest, darkest secrets. Discovering the strength to carry on while making important, life-changing decisions, she finds herself desperate for answers. And holding the key to the puzzle is the one man she loathes immensely. For up and coming motorcycle drag racer Tyler Strong, keeping painful secrets was never part of the plan. Racing motorcycles and winning was all he ever wanted to do. But when his best friend's lies begin to unravel, Tyler is sent into a tailspin when he's forced to come face to face with the one woman he vowed to stay away from. The woman he refuses to speak to, the woman he avoids, the woman he watches...from a distance. As the truth becomes clear, will destiny bring these two unlikely souls together or tear them apart forever?

Finding Abel


Stephanie Hoffman McManus - 2018
    I knew the moment I claimed her first kiss that I wanted to own all of them right up until her last. I was going to make all our dreams come true. Instead, I broke a lot of promises and both our hearts along the road to fame. Now, a woman I don’t love wears my ring on her finger, and I don’t know if Abbi will ever forgive me for what I’ve done. Little by little, I gave my heart to Abel McCabe, and piece by broken piece he gave it back to me. Now, he wears the face of a man I hardly recognize, but his eyes still look at me like the boy I’ve known and loved all my life. I know I’m not supposed to. I know we can’t ever be what we were, and I know what we’ve become is killing us both. But I don’t know how to stop. Until the night I sit waiting for him, only to turn on my phone and see his engagement announcement plastered all over the internet, and a text message with two words. I’m sorry. He asks me to trust him. He begs me to forgive him, but I don’t know what to believe anymore. The Rebel Hearts series is a spin off of the Ever After series, but can be read alone

Open Door Marriage


Naleighna Kai - 2014
    A chance encounter lands NBA star Dallas Avery back in the arms of the woman of his dreams. A woman he hasn't seen in years. A woman he soon discovers just so happens to be his fiancée's aunt! But Dallas' fiancee, Tori, isn't ready to give up all that she's worked for, so she makes him a shocking offer - go through with the wedding and she'll still allow him to be with the one woman he now can't seem to do without. Dallas will get a family, something her much older aunt, Alicia can't give him. Tori will get the lifestyle she clamors. And Alicia will get the love she's longed for all her life. Everyone will get a little of what they want ... and maybe a whole lot of what they don't. Be careful what you ask for... The details of the trio's love life play out in the tabloids and on talk shows, making Dallas the center of an NBA scandal. And eventually, the doors slam shut on this open marriage and Dallas is forced to make a choice to end the chaos. But moving on is easier than it looks and by the time all is said and done, secrets will be revealed, passions will be extinguished, and everyone's lives will be forever changed.

The Other Half


Sarah Rayner - 2001
    When she meets James, her potential new boss, she knows she shouldn't mix business with pleasure, but finds it impossible to resist...Maggie appears to have it all. She's beautiful, a talented writer, and has a gorgeous husband. But something's not quite right: his job as a magazine publisher is keeping him in the city until late most evenings, and some nights he doesn't come home at all...Told in the alternating voices of the mistress and the wife, this story of an affair is a sharp, seductive take on modern love.Who, if anyone, comes out unscathed?In writing that is lively, sexy and sharp, the international bestselling author Sarah Rayner explores modern-day relationships and age-old moral dilemmas.

Hell On Wheels


Colby Jackson - 2011
    He's a shootist, lightning quick and totally lethal with his Tranter pistols.Jenny Blaylock has always been nervous around Tucker because she knows he's a stone cold killer. Something's broken inside Tucker, and she's afraid that he's going to get her family hurt.But when her husband Sam is out of town and her daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless gang, Jenny has no choice but to saddle up and ride with Tucker. The trail is long and hard, and she knows its going to end in sudden death, hellfire and gunsmoke.

Embellished Deception (Cold Case Files #1)


Netta Newbound - 2015
    Instead, she finds all is not as it should be with her parents. James Dunn, a successful private investigator and crime writer, is also back in his home-town, to help solve a recent spate of vicious rapes. He is thrilled to discover his ex-classmate, and love of his life, Geraldine, is back, minus the hubby, and sets out to get the girl. However, he isn't the only interested bachelor in the quaint, country village. Has he left it too late? Embellished Deception is a thrilling, heart-wrenching and thought provoking story of love, loss and deceit. WARNING - This book contains graphic rape scenes.