But, being a woman in a male-dominated field, there was no room for 808s and heartbreak, so Dej shook that hurt off and continued to work to be one of the best on-air sports broadcasters that Oakland has ever seen. Meet Saieed Bishop, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, with his mother and older brother, Semaj. Since he was able to hold a ball, Saieed had dreams of being in the NBA. And now, at twenty-six, he’s finally living out his dreams, and feels like he has everything he could ever want, until he meets Dej. Something about the dark chocolate beauty pulls him in, and he works overtime to make sure her heart didn’t turn to ice. Dealing with an overprotective mother, and a schedule that doesn’t leave much time for love, can Dej and Saieed overcome these obstacles as a couple, or is the scale tipped too far against them?

    Love wasn’t something she yearned for, but when she crosses paths with dangerous rude, and sexy Sensay Giordano by chance, he immediately made her reconsider and throw caution to the wind. After years of dating, going through a breakup, and rekindling the flame, Neicey is ready for more but knows deep down the flame they recently re-lit will be dimmed by the skeletons in her closet. Though she planned to take the secrets to her grave, they’ll have to be revealed and pulled from the minuscule section of her heart she hasn’t given up to Sen. With a mouth so reckless, slick bun pulled to the top of his head, and a pocket full of money to pull any woman he pleases, Sensay knows for a fact that he’s that guy. Cocky in his attempt to woo Neicey out of the lace thong he met her in, Sen didn’t struggle a bit. Neicey was just the amount of woman he needed to help calm him down, so he thought. After struggling with commitment, and getting his heart broken, Sen cleans his act up and has been on good behavior since. But, being good can only last for so long. Especially when a man’s heart is involved. Two damaged, hothead lovers on a mission to win each other’s hearts over completely, realize that they are more dysfunctional than they thought. Laughs will be shared, tears will be shed, and some hearts will be broken in this riveting, heart throbbing standalone novel. Though love conquers all, handing your heart over to someone in hopes that they’ll mend it comes with consequences. Ones that love can’t withstand.

    His main focus is getting back on his feet and taking care of his son that is until he lays eyes on Nicole, a person from his past. She immediately becomes a priority in his life but at what cost? Nicole is a month away from graduation and her escape from chaos also known as Jaekwon her sons father. Everything seems to be falling in to place until a blast from the past sweeps in and shakes things up. Will the connection between Bishop and Nicole be able to overcome the drama that it brings? Major is the biggest player that Charleston has ever seen but he's willing to give it all up for Tranae only thing is Nae has a boyfriend of two years and she not trying to choose. Can Major handle being a side dude or will things hit the fan? Tranae is stuck in a love triangle and she's not trying to give it up. She has the best of both worlds but when her hand is forced to choose, will she make the right choice? With egos, pride, and drama standing in the forefront will these couples find peace and happiness?

    She’s lost her mother, her father, and her first love, all before the age of thirty. Kola was raised to be tough and self-assured by her father, and when she met Anthony, her first love, he taught her how to be a boss. Now that Anthony and her father are no longer around to guide her, Kola must make some power moves of her own while she nurses her broken heart. Money becomes her only love, and she is content with her new normal until a blue-eyed, dreadlocked cop steps on the scene and shakes everything up. Jayson Wells is a cop by day and the plug by night. He runs the streets of LA from behind the scenes, using his younger brother as the face of his organization. When a newcomer by the name of Guap starts to make noise in the streets, Jayson uses his role within the LAPD to shut them down. But, he gets more than he bargained for when he comes face to face with the beautiful Kola, also known as Guap. The attraction between Kola and Jayson is immediate and intense. Although Kola wants nothing to do with a pig, Jayson is determined to make her his own. The odds are stacked against them, but how does one walk away from something that feels so right? That hood love is all she ever wanted, but it doesn’t come easy.

    But did his lapse in judgement cause Arahn her life? Charnae doesn’t care about anyone but herself and she doesn’t care if everyone knows that but Kiki has got her just where she wants her to it an end to all of that. Haleem! Just when he had found love with Jean here comes hating Tyrell to mess it all up again. All the couples are back with even more drama than before!!

    She does any and everything he asks of her and more from whipping up his work, to making drops. But nothing she does is ever enough and when she catches him kissing another woman she sets out to get some payback. She wants to hurt him the way he hurts her and she has the perfect person in mind but before she can set her plan into motion, Tone throws a curve balls that literally knocks her off her feet. He proposes, and now Kairee can finally have the wedding of her dreams until Tone's side chick makes an appearance and ruin every thing. Hurt, Kairee runs into the arms of an unlikely ally that turns her world upside down. She's been with Tone for years but this new guy is exactly what she's been missing...or is he ? Will she go running back to what broke her or will this new man change her life in ways she never imagined? Find out in..My baby daddy the dopeman.

    Chasing a man or begging for attention is something that she's never had to do, but when it comes to Prospect, she finds herself acting out of character quite often. The generous, handsome, and sometimes romantic thug tugs at her heart strings and makes her fall for him hard. However, it seems that every time she feels herself getting a little closer to him, his quick temper and violent streak push her away. Genesis can admit that she has it bad for Prospect, but she also knows that loving him might not be the best thing for her. Love is new to Prospect. Growing up around his parents' dysfunctional marriage plays a huge part in how Prospect treats Genesis. Common sense tells him that he's not treating her the way he should, but between Anastasia's betrayal, a devastating loss, and a snake among his crew, Prospect has a lot on his plate, and he takes it out on the one person that he shouldn't. Bellina loves Poppa, her incarcerated boyfriend, but after two years of being alone, she finds herself growing weaker and weaker when it comes to resisting temptation. Jonah is just the breath of fresh air that she needs in a new city where she barely knows anyone, but she soon learns that Poppa may not have the hold on her heart that she thought he did.

    If he doesn’t nothing can make him stay.” Nate is in over his head juggling three women. Even though he did it with ease it caused more complications when Malaysia literally wanted to fight for his love. To make the situation more difficult, LaToya finds out about this new female that’s in the picture and their bond takes a turn for the worst. Vera can’t seem to catch a break. Once things seem to get better more issues are thrown her way and slowly she loses all that she has. Even though she’s reminded that Cortez doesn’t have his head in the game, Angel is still determined to figure out the side of Cortez no one knows. Deciding to put her foot down she’s determined to teach him a lesson, hoping that he’ll eventually change. To a certain degree it works, and opens up slightly giving her a little insight about his past. He has loved before, so shouldn’t he be able to do it again? Relationships and situationships aren’t the only thing these men are trying to keep steady. Nate always ran a tight ship so when he caught wind of problems within his team he made immediate change which caused emotions to run high and lines to be crossed. Enemies are lurking and Nate is not sparing any feelings or lives when it comes to defending his throne.

    Determined to see life for more than what it is she’s tries to stay focus inspire of the negativity. No longer being the weak little girl she once was when her past is revealed, she is more than anxious to fight and win the battle. While Cree is there to help pick up the pieces in O’Shea’s life, he is also hit with a few complications of his own. Always keep your grass cut low is what Cree learns when it’s brought to the light that someone close to him has snake tendencies. Being the man that he is he’s left with no other choice than to hunt and take them down. The streets aren’t the only thing that has him occupied. Learning to love a broken hearted O’Shea isn’t the easiest task in the world but it’s the task at the top of Cree’s list. Although both, Cree and O’Shea are learning to concur the storms that are coming their way, they both find that love happens in mysterious ways. The million dollar question about their is, whether it’s strong enough to stand the rain or will they become victims of circumstance?

    True love is something that Peru has never known, and had become quite desperate for, until finding Dulani. He’s more than the man that he’s promised to be, and Peru finally feels free enough to welcome her happily ever after, only to find out that it’s not going to come as easy as she’d hoped. With bitter and scornful ex’s resurfacing from their past, it seems impossible for the couple to find their fairytale ending. They’ve given their relationship everything they’ve got, but with all of the drama circulating around them, the couple is afraid it won’t be enough. Finally, back on track, and regaining all that he’s lost, Key is on a mission to get his girl. Garren, the feisty, and vibrant young nurse that’s nurtured him back to life, has been in Key’s corner every step of the way, and he’s ready to make her his. However, he’s not sure he can. With a stubborn and ungrateful husband in Garren’s path, Key’s efforts are going unnoticed. Although he’s showing her his heart and everything that it entails, Garren is still afraid to let go. When it seems as if all else is failing, Key loses hope. It isn’t until a mystery woman unintentionally interferes with his plans, that he’s able to prove to Garren that her heart is indeed safe with him.

    The past has definitely thrown a hard and fast curve ball for these two crime families. How will Nailah and Geronimo deal with the revelation of Nadia not only being alive, but that she has been in jail all these years? As much as it seems to only affect the Kahns, when family secrets, lies, and deceptions are revealed, The Youngs will have to deal with the lies of the past and the hurt of the present. When harm is brought to the families, it unleashes the beast in the elders. Creating savages out of Nailah and Baltimore, and leaving the new generation of The Youngs to try to keep things together. One thing for sure that the past can not change is how the Kahns and The Youngs will ride for each other as well as the connection that Nailah and Sage share, but what else can you expect with A LOVE SO STRONG? L

    Starting off as simple corner boys, they quickly become a force to be reckoned with, and it isn’t long before the king steps down and hands over the keys to the kingdom to the boys. But the king’s nephew has other ideas. Along the route they meet three mysterious women; Talia, Anaya, and Shansaya, who cause an uproar in their lives. They quickly secure the women they can’t live without, and life is perfect… well, it should be. Taevon ‘Switch’ James is the eldest James boy. He has an on and off again girlfriend, Angelica, who wants more, but something is missing that stops him from committing to her. His lack of relationship is the least of his worries when he literally runs into Anaya Rose, who ignites dangerous emotions within Taevon. But Angelica has a few dirty tricks up her sleeve, and Taevon finds himself making a choice between the one who loves him, and the one he loves. Which one will he choose? Taevon’s younger brother, Zakai ‘Free’ James is a playboy by heart, but when the fire red Talia crosses his path, he doesn’t allow the fact that she used to deal with a man he works with to stop him from pursuing the beauty. He goes all out for her, but someone else has their eyes on Free, and a mistake sends Talia running for the hills. Will he allow her to walk away? And lastly, there is Kimron ‘Sin’ James, the cousin to the James boys who moves into town and did not come to play games. When he comes across the beautiful Shansaya, he makes a move despite dealing with a friend of her family and her talking to another man. What should be a straightforward romance is far from it when Shansaya is confronted with an ultimatum by someone closed to her. Will she choose Sin, or is there just too much baggage that comes along dealing with a James boy? These females have no idea what hits them when they encounter these men. Shawty sprung off a boss. But what comes with loving a boss nigga?

    Meet Lyric Jones; she’s a gun-toting, fist slanging, spoiled, beautiful girl with ambition to match. At the tender age of nineteen, Lyric married the man who she just knew she would want to spend the rest of her life with. Fast Forward four years into their marriage, and she’s not so sure if she feels as she once did. After a spontaneous night out on the town with a friend, she meets the infamous Block Boys, and from there her entire life changes. The Block Boyz are not to be tried, and have the game on lock, with no plans of letting go anytime soon. Ahmaud Franks, one of their leaders, isn’t one to be messed with. He’s confident, no-nonsense, and in control of his life, except when it comes to matters of the heart. For him, getting women isn’t a problem, but getting one who’s loyal and true deems to be an issue. Although he appears to be a playboy, he’s content with having one thoroughbred on his arm. However, he doesn’t want just any woman. She would have to be one specially made for him. Kelis was once lost until she ran into Mike. Mike was a Block Boy with boss dreams that fell in love with the lost beauty. As Mike’s pockets grew so did his appetite for other women, and Kelis doesn’t know how to handle it. With more money comes big egos, and Mike’s head has grown the size of a hot air balloon which causes him more problems than he’s prepared for. Although he loves women of all shapes, colors, and sizes, there’s only one who has his heart. However, his selfishness is bound to cost him more than just his money. Cuffing a block boy is proving to be one of Lyric and Kelis’ most onerous task. Will the thought of love and loyalty get them through all the lies, lust, and secrets that come with being affiliated with The Block or will it all be too much for either of them to handle? No one ever said cuffing a Block boy would be easy!

    However, Cartier ‘Carti’ Townsend have no plans on slowing down. His climb to the top, where he reigns as the King of Miami, hasn’t been easy. After the loss of his pops Cartier Sr, Carti made a vow that losing his father to the streets wouldn’t be in vain. True to his inner New Yorker, Carti runs the streets of Miami in a fresh pair of wheat timberlands and with an iron fist, destroying any and everything that gets in his way. Along for the ride is his Cousin, Bryson, and homeboy Mack. These relationships, which are the most important to him will be tested. You know what they say, more money more problems. Nothing could have prepared Cartier for the test he would face when the love of his young life, re-enters his life. Cadence Robinson, is Carti’s dream girl, the one he didn’t realize he missed until their path’s crossed again. With everything in her life going according to plan, Cadence has no interest in reliving the past with Carti. At least that’s what her brain says, but, the strings of her heart is playing a different tune. Dior got more than she asked for when she took on the role of being Cadence’ best friend. With her career reaching new heights all Dior is focused on is securing the bag. Getting involved with Bryson was never apart of the plan, but when she fell, she fell hard. What can the streets offer a girl who had her life all planned out? Mack has his hands full with Demi. Their relationship is rocky. But even while dealing with the downside of being together neither of them wants to let go. At least not until they feel they have exhausted every option to make it work. However, before they can choose to get it together or forget it forever, will tragedy strike and decide for them? In their own way, they each find that the streets ain’t for everybody. Even the King faces Checkmate.

    For years Boss Lady Inc. held down Thug Inc. and took no shorts or losses from anyone. With them all being retired it’s a new crew with new issues and of course the relationship drama that goes with it. Cut from a different cloth the new breed of Boss Ladies will have to Boss Up and show that with Legacy Inc. is where they belong but are they worthy of the title. Being a Boss Lady sounds good but it’s a title earned and not given. As much as Tahari wants to train them she knows that you have to have the heart for it. The ladies have to find their place in a Thug’s Heart. In this installment of the Thug Saga the ladies will learn that being a Boss Lady isn’t just about standing next to your man in battle. It’s also about being able to get over hurt, pain, and betrayal that he causes. They will learn that even when it hurts the most women have to Boss up and roll with the punches no matter what and thats the definition of a real Boss Lady.