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What It's Like To Love A Heartless Savage by Iisha Monet
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Gemini
Denetria Gibson - 2014
Although they work on opposite sides of the law; their lives are perfect. Until a case which involves Patricia leads her down a road that she thought she would never see again..in the mind of a Gemini.
Blazing For His Love
Vaneecia - 2016
At such a young age she has a vision. She wants to be a fashion designer and own her own string of boutiques. The only thing is Bella is sheltered. She is the youngest of four and the only girl so the outside world isn’t something that she has ever had to deal with alone. She’s never had a date and never been kissed. But that’s fine she has her ambition to keep her warm at night. In walks Blaze. At the age of 26 he has a string of clubs and real estate that afford him and his wife Shanice a life of luxury. The only problem seems to be that Shanice is only worried about the money. She doesn’t seem to give a rats ass about her husband or their marriage. Until Blaze’s focus is pulled by Bella who is beautiful inside and out. With all these obstacles Blaze and Bella could never be. Or can they make it work?
Tax Season THOTs: Episode 1
Quan Millz - 2019
Everyone knows in the hood that Christmas doesn't come in December...it comes in April -- TAX SEASON! Follow this crazy ratchet drama about three Chicago women trying to make money moves with their tax refund checks.
The JS Boys: Like Father Like Son
Shaytrece - 2017
They were the eldest of the James/Santos offspring who were all either siblings or cousins and ranged in age from infants to early teens. But, now that the three boys were older, they had to face real life issues and responsibility. Lil Q’s name had already been run through the system due to the parents of his first puppy love, Jyla. Now the majority of his summer vacation was spent going back and forth to the courthouse trying to clear his name. Cons’ vacation was spent on his new career, but he later finds himself walking the footsteps of his father. Cons was a go-getter and had been that way since he could comprehend that people catered to children. Once Cons’ career blew up, he also figured out how much it brought attention from his peers, be it good or bad. Now that Cee saw how much drama had come into his family from his little brother and cousin, he chose to keep his feelings for his best friend at bay, not knowing that she liked him too. Cee, Cons, and Lil Q all knew the rules of the James and Santos family. Now that they were older, their parents felt they needed a little more freedom, but would it all be taken away after their parents learned just how much chaos surrounded their children?
Rhythm & Hood (A STAND ALONE NOVEL): A Dope Boy's Heartbeat
Niqua Nakell - 2016
Young and sassy, Rhythm's only concern is graduating high school and having some fun. Raised by her hard working mother, Rhythm learned early on to love herself first and not to believe every boy's lies. Everything her mother has taught her get's put to the test when she constantly runs into the hood's most infamous bad boy that just so happens to go by the name, Hood.Hood is beyond rude, but to most that's part of his charm. With a sex appeal that is too strong for her faint hear, Rhythm ends up giving into his advances even though something is telling her she is destined for heartbreak.Hood lives by the saying cash rules everything around me, and is motivated by the drugs and fast life. Life for him is no longer the same when his heart starts beating to a different tune after Rhythm catches his eye. His desire for Rhythm brings out foreign emotions that he's just not ready for.Hood and Rhythm explore the possibilities between them and find out head first that love can be a dangerous game. With both of their hearts being involved, death and tragedy comes crashing in causing the two down a lonely highway. Follow the sound of Hood's heart beat in this hood love story to see just how Rhythm became a dope boy's heartbeat.
Hoodwives & Rich Thugs of Chicago
Tina Marie - 2018
Linking up with his cousin Nicco so they can expand their business money was the name of the game. After only a few weeks he has managed to find new hoes, terrorize the town and threaten most of his cousins workers. And experiencing the one thing that wasn’t a part of the plan, falling for a girl named Cayane. Cayane Thomas was smart, cute and funny. But most of all she was a dedicated single mother. Due to her tragic relationship with her sons father, she saw men and stayed completely out of the way. So, when she meets a very rude Chaos, she planned to do the same with him. However, due to circumstances their paths keep crossing and fighting her attraction for him becomes impossible. Nicco, street king of and family man, is the bond to all those he love and that love him. The choice’s he’s made has created some enemies and has put a strain on his relationship with his father, yet he still does what he wants and has to do. He is Ashlee's everything and since they were teens they have had a bond that's never been broken. Things are perfect for him and business is booming, but things are not for her. The one thing she wants to give him, she can't and she has no idea that the person that is closest to her is desperate to take the most important thing she has. All is fair in love, war and the streets and the lives of this host of characters are on an unpredictable path. See how the drama unfolds and see who will ultimately win in the end!
And He Got The Side Chick Pregnant: An Urban Romance
Theresa Reese - 2021
So Deep in My Feelings 2: A Hood Love Tale
Shan - 2019
With a new baby on the way, she is ready to spark things back up with Ledge, but the only problem is, things have changed drastically for him. He is deep in the game, and no one around him wants to see him make it to the top. But as long as the two of them have love, nothing or no one will stop them right? Madden has moved on with her new boo and ready to start her new life. Things are perfect, but her old meddling ways eventually comes back to haunt her. She is no longer letting things slide and is out to get those whom she felt has gotten her. Soon, she realizes that she might be in over her head..
The Plug Next Door 6
Sol - 2017
The DeLeneau brothers have been through a lot but they’re ready to pull the plug. They’re looking forward to getting their happily ever afters with the women who love them, but sometimes fairytales don’t come true. You’ve probably been asking yourself if God lived after that elevator incident with his father? If so, will him and Reese make it down the aisle? Or will Sloan swoop in and ruin everything? Will Young and Alexa’s marriage survive the many women who walked into his life when they were apart? What happens when Nas is released from prison? Will Loso and Summer stay together forever? Find out the answers to all of your questions now in the finale!
His Rib, Her Rider: An Urban Love Story
Saja Jay - 2017
But neither knew their carefree natures would lead to Seven being pregnant at the young age of sixteen. Despite the love and connection that Jamal's mother shared with her son while in her tummy, somehow after birth, baby Jamal was lost through the system. The minute his young feet landed on the front steps of the home of his new foster mother, Jamal didn't stand a chance. On an everyday basis he was teased, bullied, and made fun of by his peers. His foster mother was abusive and neglectful, only seeming to care about her biological son, Marquise, and no one seemed to care. Only one person had Jamal's back from the day they met. Tyra Smith was one of the prettiest girls that Jamal had ever laid eyes on. What made her even more special was that she didn't care about the way Jamal dressed or how big his clothes were. His matted down unkempt hair didn't faze her a bit because Tyra saw Jamal for who he really was inside. From the day the two first met, she never passed judgement. But how could she when even her life wasn't as perfect as people on the outside assumed? Living in a home with an abusive stepfather and a mother who didn't seem to care, Jamal was all that Tyra had. After forced Jamal to make a decision that would forever change him and Tyra lives, they were pulled out of the jam by Wali, who noticed Jamal and took a sudden interest in the young savage. Everything about Jamal reminded Wali of himself at that age, even the way he had love for Tyra was all too familiar to Wali. This caused him to become immediately intrigued. Taking Jamal under his wing, Wali allowed his wife, Fallon, and sister Yaya to mentor the pretty Tyra. Wali and Asim showed Jamal the ins and outs to surviving this cold world. But when Wali and Asim’s past comes back lurking around the cut, everything starts to get chaotic. Now the trio is determined to end whatever old beef and drama that's threatening to come into their life and shake things up. But that's easier said than done, and if the crew thought it was going to be a walk in the park, well they were wrong. Come take a journey with these new and old characters, but let me warn you… it won't be sweet.
King Of The Streets, King Of My Heart 3: A Daddy's Gurlz Spin Off
Diamond D. Johnson - 2020
Hooked On A Jewellz Thug Lovin’ 2
Khadijah J. - 2019
The Jewellz brothers have to revert back to their old ruthless ways in order to handle the enemies that are lurking in the shadows. What happens when a loved one is potentially caught in the crossfire? Will they be able to save them from the hole they’re in? Will Sy and Sa’Kory remain loyal to their older brother after a secret from Xion’s past makes him appear disloyal? Most importantly, who is fleeing the country and who did they harm right before fleeing? Picking up right where we left off, all the answers to the questions left in part one will be revealed in the finale of the Jewellz series.
A DOPEBOY AND HIS SHORTY
JA' KEYAH GLOVER - 2017
One Night After Graduation, Ari Falls Head Over Heels For Amir A Big Time Dope Boy Who Has It All Except, Love. The Moment He Saw Ari He Knew He Had To Have Her, But With Temptation Comes Other Problems In Amir’s Life. Amir’s Ex-Girlfriend ChaVaughn Won’t Allow Him To Just Leave Her And Be Great With Someone Else Especially, After Everything She’s Done For Him In The Past, To Bring His Business Up. She Loves Him And It’ll Be A Cold Day In Hell Before She Lets Anyone Take Her Spot. Kelly Wants No Parts Of Devon Especially, Why She’s In A Relationship With Her High School Sweetheart, All She Needs Is Her Current Boyfriend, Rick But She Finds Out What Type Of Person Rick Really Is. Will Kelly Stay In Something That’s Not Healthy For Her Or Will She Boss Her Life Up For Real Nigga? Devon’s Ex Is A Fiery One Who Won’t Be Played With Not Even By Von But The Tables Turn When Her Vindictive Uncle, Caesar Puts Her To Work For Him To Go Against The Grain. Come Along And See Where They All End Up In This Twisted Web Of Love, Lies, Deceit, And Power. Will They All Come Out On Top Or Will It All Just Be Charged To The Game?...
Reckless Disaster
Linette King - 2016
She was willing to go to the ends of the earth for her man but he wasn’t willing to do the same. Ladarius left Brittany for another woman and her world came tumbling down. They say when trouble comes, it comes in three’s and they couldn’t have been more right. One devastating event after another sends Brittany spiraling out of control. Will she straighten up and fly right or self destruct? Jonathan has been in the streets all of his life. He truly believes the streets chose him but he’s ready to be free. Even though being a dog is an understatement for Jonathan, even he has a problem with completing the mission set before him in order to walk away from the game. Will he complete his mission and break an already broken woman or will he let the chance to finally be free slip through his grasp?
Are We In This Together 2
Tina J. - 2019
Max and Ana just couldn't get it together and both of them went their separate ways. Max's new girlfriend proposed to him but what were her intentions behind it? Ana still has yet to disclose some important information to Max because of what Elle told her. Mason and Zoe had gone through so much trying to be together that they believed they could survive anything. That is until Zoe goes into labor and the worse thing that can happen to a parent comes into play. In the midst of it all Zoe lays dying after she's given birth. Will Zoe's fate be the same as her mothers? Take this roller coaster ride with them and see who will end up on top.