THE LONELY POLE - A TWO PART MEGA NOVEL BY TAKERRA ALLEN! We’ve all got dreams… How far are you willing to go for yours? Baby, Nyema, Portia, and Rocsi couldn’t have any less in common than what meets the eye. But under dire circumstances and through different walks of life, they all end up in the same place. Dreamz, a seedy strip joint in the backstreets of Dirty Jerz, conceals some of the darkest secrets and holds captive the souls of many pretty girls lost. In a day and age where the strip life is glamourized and celebrated, take a walk with four women who will tell the tale a bit differently. Lost loves, broken hearts, dreams deferred, all in the name of the almighty dollar and it’s only a pop, twerk, and grind away. But how far is too far, and when do you know you’ve gotten there? And even more important, how can you find your way back? At the sad realization that the pole has no mercy, these women must come to grips with their reality. The pole is cold, the pole is greedy, the pole is wicked, the pole is deceiving, the pole… is lonely.

    

    However, nothing ever came of the sparks that had been ignited. Four years and a college degree later, Sanchez is finally ready to stake his claim. Against her mother's wishes, Kamey takes a daring chance on falling in love with a Thug. Drugs, jail, and a slew of deranged side chicks quickly become Kamey's reality. With the odds stacked against her, will her love for a Thug prevail?

    For 2 years, Sereniti and Dwayne had the perfect storybook relationship until he became KING. Then came the money, cars, and clothes and yes the hoes. What do you do when your love isn’t enough?A trip to Miami for Memorial Day weekend with her best friend Brooklyn, was supposed to be a getaway from all the drama Nice brings. What it turns out to be is a nightmare, resulting in Sereniti catching a couple of bodies.Sereniti is torn, her mind is saying run, but her heart won’t let her leave. Kingston is a sexy Jamaican who has a past so deadly, ice runs though his veins. One look at Sereniti, and Kingston is smitten. He falls hard and has no intention of giving her up. The City of Tallahassee has been Nice's playground and has made him millions, but what will the KING do when his throne is threatened? Find out in this game of deceit, lies, betrayal and secrets. Who will claim and protect the QUEEN? And who will in the end, occupy the throne? This game of chess played out in the Florida streets will keep you on the edge of your seat in breathless anticipation of the next move.

    As if feeling Silk’s wrath isn’t enough, he throws a gut-wrenching punch, that leaves her wondering if she has lost him forever. Though, his love for Kenji is undeniable, Silk can’t let go of the hurt that her secret inflicted on him. He dives head first into his new assignment which proves to be his toughest job yet. Especially, when the job gets too personal. Will Kenji and Silk be able to work through their problem and repair their relationship? Or will Silk’s inability to let go, end them forever? Learning the extent of Laxton’s injuries, leaves Canary heartbroken, yet stronger than ever. As Laxton’s fiancée, she vows to stick by his side no matter what. That proves to be harder than she expects when Laxton injuries leaves him with an addiction to pills. Guilt and an addiction places him in a state that causes him not to care about losing everything he worked so hard to achieve⸺not even Canary. Will Canary stay ten toes down, or will she leave Houston just as fast as she arrived? Can Laxton fight off his demons before Canary to an end to what started as a loving relationship. With all that Makiyah has done, karma comes back to pay her an extended visit. After nearly being beaten to death by Ali, sweet revenge is the only thing that would make it even. In this explosive finale: relationships will be tested, more secrets will be revealed, and the girls will reunite once more. Finding a real one is what they all wanted but keeping a real one is easier said than done.

    At just the tender age of fifteen, she's experienced a life filled with agony. After being viciously raped and abused by her mother and step-father for years, Novel becomes withdrawn from life. She didn't think life could get more cruel until she becomes pregnant with her rapist's child. After being placed in foster care, Novel thought she was safe until she discovers the foster care's deepest, darkest secret. Jaded and wanting to be delivered out of the dark life she's been given, Novel started to give up until she then meets a man by the name of Lance, who becomes the real father-figure that she's never had. After being a victim for so many years, will Novel finally break free of the shackles of pain or will she let it torment her for the rest of her life?

    They test their friendship with their wickedly fun Seduction Game. Each woman implores the use of a different method of seduction in hopes of proving they are the better catch. The only problem is they practice their game on ONE very lucky man. Things get sticky when feelings get involved and backstabbing and foul play are sure to muddy the playing field. Is their friendship strong enough to survive? Or will they find out that matters of the heart are better left unplayed?

    With his father MIA he sets out to tear up the streets of Newark brick by brick to avenge his mother’s death. Any and everybody is a suspect but what happens when the suspect is none other than his own wife Treasure?Treasure is keeping a life threatening secret from her husband that could destroy everything they are trying to build. But where should her loyalty lie with her mother or her husband. Treasure learns all that glitters isn’t gold and soon finds her life in danger…

    Not only that, she is strikingly gorgeous, witty, and smart. But she is also damaged. No matter how many great qualities she possesses; Riley has ended up scorned by love time and time again. This time though, when love leaves her with absolutely nothing and she is ready to call it quits once and for all, she finds refuge in an unlikely place. Mason Moore is handsome, wealthy, and noble. But for every positive attribute there is an even stronger, much more ruthless quality hidden underneath the surface. Growing up the son of a street legend in Passaic, New Jersey’s Aspen Place Projects, Mase has been groomed for the street life ever since he could remember. So when Mase inherited his title of Kingpin along with all the burdens that came along with it when his father was murdered in cold blood he was up for the challenge. Along with his childhood friend Steele, Mase has prided himself on his ability to continue to build and grow the organization that was handed to him with ease… that is until money turns up missing and a new flame threatens to knock him off of his square. Riley and Mase hit it off instantly and seem to be made for each other but can they really trust the fairytale their connection appears to be? Is it real or is their love circumstantial? Are they entertaining the idea of something that isn’t meant to last? With both their pasts hell bent on being a part of their futures, falling in love with each other could cost Mase and Riley not only their relationship but also their lives.

    The degree’s and lifestyle they had planned for her was decent, but it wasn’t what she wanted. GiGi wanted more. She was born in Maumee, Ohio on the outskirts of the Toledo, which was also known as the Mud. She was tired of the wealthy lifestyle that she was born into; she wanted excitement, drama, and action. Tecumseh gave GiGi exactly what she was craving, plus some. She began running the whole city at the age of 18, not because that’s what she wanted to do, but because she was on a mission to avenge the death of the love of her life. Flex was gone, and she was determined to keep his name alive through her. He wasn’t alive to check niggas, so she quickly filled those shoes for him. If they didn’t know about GiGi, if they haven’t heard about GiGi, they better ask somebody! She’s nothing to be played with!

    While she’s holdin’ it down, is her man really grindin’ or cheatin’? Yahria aka Yah-Yah was a hood chick that didn’t mind fighting for what she loved. Growing up without both of her parents, she was a product her environment. She was raised by her grandmother and was the girlfriend to the newest up and coming dopeboy. Putting her life on hold, Yahria made sure her man’s needs came first while she lagged behind with his promises to make sure she was straight. After one drunken night, she discovers her intuition was right all along. Subashtian aka Bash isn’t your average dude. He dresses different, he acts different, and he spends his money different. To the human eye, he’s not a boss but the people close to him know what and who he is. Bash took a big loss, and it made him hide in a shell. He promised to never open up to anyone else besides his family. He thought he had everything planned out until destiny linked him with his opposite. Bash likes his women calm and lady-like until he meets Yah-Yah. Can opposites attract or will they clash because they are from two different worlds?

    She ventured into selling high-end cars such as Ashton Martins and Rolls Royces at a luxury car dealership in South Beach, Florida. Her clients consisted of wealthy cats that consisted of Hedge Fund Investors and dope boys. The dope boys brought in the most money. In fact, Kendrick Miles was her best customer. He kept her pockets laced and she felt indebted to him. So when it came time for her to show him her appreciation, she didn't hesitate to pay up. But when she finds out that her debt came at the expense of someone else's life, Kira is forced to call in reinforcements.

    From the moment he saw Jasmine he wanted nothing more than to be with her in every way that he could, but will it be that easy to win her love? A Boss Chic takes you on a journey with Jasmine you’ll see why she’s first place with her mouthpiece and even quicker on her toes. Will love conquer all or will this be another fail attempt at hood love? Will Jared still remain the same understanding, loving, and caring man that Jasmine first met?

    David Hanger is in love and trying to find a balance between the woman he loves and the job that he loves even more. Will he finally take the time to love before his job ruins his chance? Or will he continue being the sex magnet that he is?