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Bunny (The Sun Series Book 3)


Rae Lyse - 2021
    

Some Odd Hour


Mycah Edwards - 2019
    I was in Rosewind. He was him. I was me. There was no way it could ever work.” - E’Bay Sharpe E’Bay Sharpe had grown accustomed to her simple life. She went to work. She went home. That was it. Though she desired to experience more, she couldn’t get out of her head long enough to follow through. Until she did... Kanobi ‘Noble’ Harris was the singer that had nothing, then he had it all. A mandatory vacation to a bed and breakfast opens his heart for him to reconnect with more than just his music... if he can leave his past exactly where it is. In the past. He’s a Grammy nominated artist who has lost his spark. She’s the soul behind a locally loved vocalist. Embedded in the notes of a guitar lies a solution for them both, as long as they can get over their differences long enough to create magic during some odd hour.

Wide Open


Tanzania Glover - 2021
    Hate the game. Soon-to-be retiring NFL player Beau Mitchell had just about given up on his ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl, but after pulling off a miraculous win he’s now set his sights on an even bigger prize.Dating a player is completely out of the question for the beautiful and ever so elusive sports journalist Tatum Rogers. but Beau’s persistence and a debt with dire consequences might just make her consider moving her goalpost.

That's All Me: Jigga and Daisie


Cion Lee - 2018
    He’s handsome, talented, and NFL bound, so being tied down to one chick is the last thing on his mind. Daisie Brown comes along and makes him see things differently with little effort. Suddenly, he doesn’t mind turning in his players card. But you know what they say, old habits die hard. Jigga realizes that the he may not be strong enough to handle the temptation the moment he’s drafted to an NFL team.

Saved by A Billionaire 2


Miss J. - 2021
    

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Sabrina B. Scales - 2019
    Being the sole provider of his household before he was old enough to get a job, it was no surprise that he maintained that position when super stardom landed at his door…Kenny She was born into the struggle, a place where abandonment was just one of the many things that could fall into your path. She learned early on that it was her responsibility to protect herself, and sometimes the ones she loved. In her eyes, pain was not a thing to be shared. It was better managed alone. And the weight of it, though crippling, was hers to carry and no one else’s…Tashena They were born into the struggle, separated by a few blocks of concrete and heavy doses of pain, somehow finding their way back to each other after life and its perils pushed them apart. The truth needed to be told before either of their hearts could mend. Healing was needed on both ends before reception was an option. Trust needed to be established before love was a possibility. Such heavy burdens to bare for souls that were already carrying too much. Plus, a story of love...through the struggle.

Mean Tucker: The Bully 2


Edwina Fort - 2020
    

Shorty Got Herself A Baller


Heiress - 2018
    Unfortunately, her dreams didn't match the life that her father outlined for her. With her passion brewing from inside her, she takes a leap of faith and decides she rather chase her dreams than be stuck in school for four years. Now, Love was the last thing on her mind but even she couldn't fight the attraction when she bumps into a sexy player. Juice has everything a young black boy from the hood dreams of. Money, Fame, Good Looks and talent that takes him all the way to the NBA. One hand was dribbling a ball and the other hand was in the streets. What professional ball player do you know out here slangin'? When Juice is offered a new contract at a new team, he jumps at the opportunity to get back on the court after he tore his ACL. Little did he know he would have a chance encounter with a spicy dancer who turns his world upside down. Sit back and enjoy your popcorn as you watch this love game play out. What happens when an engaged rude mannered basketball player falls for a southern charmed single dancer? Could they give it all up for love? Or will, fame, Drugs, money or lurking fiancé get in the way?

Love & Football: Tre & Charity


Shanel - 2021
    

Cocaine and Candy Canes: Falling for a thug on Christmas Day


Tina Marie - 2017
    Deciding to get back up after life has knocked her down Kyona is determined to make this holiday season the best for her and her four-year-old son Xayden. But even that simple plan seems to be beyond her reach. On top of that, the rudest nigga she ever met keeps popping up at every turn. Suddenly she finds herself fighting feelings for a man she told herself she hated. Chrome was focused on two things in life, the streets and the money he made in the streets. His attitude was unapologetic when it came to everyone until he met Kyona. She has him breaking every rule he has as her and her son teach him what true love means. Will love and lust lead to way more on this Christmas holiday or will a blast from kyona's past come back and destroy the bond that she and Chrome are building... Find out in this holiday story Cocaine and candy canes!

Grounded for Christmas


Té Russ - 2020
    The weather outside is frightful...But for Porscha and Donovan, being stranded at the airport during Christmastime is about to be so delightful...

Caliente Nights


Suzette Riddick - 2018
    Working days at the school and nights as a department store clerk is taking its toll physically on Jeanette. When things couldn't get any worse, she finds herself in a situation that will further burden her financially after she crashes into a luxury vehicle. Romance is the last thing on her mind; that is until she comes face to face with the owner, undeniably sexy, Alonzo Castro. Professional athlete Alonzo Castro has had it with gold-digging women. All he wants is to meet a woman who isn't interested in his status or bank account. Beautiful, car-wrecking, Jeanette Adams is the breath of fresh air he's been craving. Determined to make Jeanette his, Alonzo pursues the sassy teacher despite his parent's desire for him to marry within their nationality. As the couple's relationship is thriving their love is tested when Alonzo doesn't come clean about his past. When his secret is outed by a trusted friend will Jeanette be able to forgive him?

Living Anonymous


Shataya Simms - 2018
    Abandoned by her drug addicted mother and absentee father, nine-year-old Aneesah is forced to live with her foster family in Ardmore, PA. Behind the picket fence in this middle class suburb, lies a dark secret of child abuse and neglect, until one day Aneesah befriends Capree Johnson who saves Aneesah from that nightmare. Life is sweet living with the Johnson family, led by music tycoon Kevin “KJ” Johnson founder of iLLADELPHIA Records. Going from rags to riches overnight, Aneesah is thrust into the glamourous life of a pampered princess, until she is faced with a life changing blow. Betrayed by the one person she thought would never hurt her, Aneesah journeys out into the world on her own where she meets James Hennessey aka Nyce, and is instantly intoxicated by his love. However, secrets, lies, broken bonds, and deceit continue to follow her, interrupting her seemingly picture perfect life and plaguing her relationship with Nyce who follows a strict code of Living Anonymous.

Easy to Love


Kay Shanee - 2020
    Co-owner Myla Abbott could use a dose of her own, although she’d never admit to it. While on a trip to Belize, Myla aimed to surprise her best friend by reuniting her with the lover her heart yearned for. To Myla’s surprise, she returned home with a gift of her own... she’s pregnant.
Kolby Ross wanted nothing to do with commitment. Confident and honest, he put his cards on the table before he and Myla Abbott engaged in the fire of passion their bodies couldn’t deny. However, after spending a week with the vivacious Myla wrapped in his arms, he found himself contemplating forever. 
Can an unplanned pregnancy lead to an undeniable love? Or will reality burn fantasies to ashes?
*This book is a spin-off of “Since the Day We Met.” Although the stories can be read separately, you may have a more pleasurable reading experience if you read the aforementioned book.*

Married to The Mob 4


Mz. Lady P. - 2017
    It's even harder when you're Married To The Mob. The Demonte Family is back for their final roller coaster ride and it's crazier than ever. The wives have been nothing short of understanding and accepting of their husbands lifestyle but, no matter how much they love Corleone, Lucci and Dominic, they have their limits. Being the wife of a Mobster has had its luxurious perks and heartbreaking pitfalls. British, Katera, and Chloe have been the glue that holds their marriages together. The women have come to realize that the lifestyle they have accepted is also the basis of their regrets. It's only so much a woman can take before she decides to walk away. In this final installment of the highly anticipated Black Mafia series. Corleone, Lucci, and Dominic will have to choose which family means more to them. Will it be the Mafia family they've built with their blood, sweat, and tears or the wives and children that wait at home while they conquer the streets? The brothers very existence and their bond will be severely tested. It's up to them to either overcome whats been set in motion to hurt them or succumb to the lifestyle Mirah has instilled in them.