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Feel Me in the Dark


Tucora Monique - 2022
    

I Got Love For A Carolina Hustla 2


Nikki Brown - 2018
    His love for Ocean and the news of the baby they created may be the only thing that will save her life but will it be enough to save what they’re trying to build? Sony and River just can’t seem to get it together and the back and forth between the two is stopping anything that they’re trying to develop. Ivanka is trying her best to make herself relevant in Sony’s life but her constant run ins with River’s savvy banter is stopping her at every corner. With their past in the way can the two come together and be what they both desire? After everything that Cherice has been through, she again finds herself in a situation where she has to choose between the man in her life and her family. Unbeknownst to Cherice, Bryce has an ulterior motive that may cause her to lose everything. Will she be able to see past his deception or will she once again fall victim to love? With new threats on the rise and old snakes still lingering, will the Sharp brothers be able to hold their reigns in the streets and keep the women they love safe? Or will they get sucked up in the world of being a Carolina Hustla?

A Hood Love So Real 2: The Finale


J. Dominique - 2019
    Nobody ends up dead from her last stunt but Big mama and Nina are fully committed to having her around. Hood has enough on his plate and the last thing that he’s worried about is helping his mama break her addiction. He’s already trying to change his life for Skyy and become the man she needs. Then there’s still the matter of finding Skyy’s baby daddy Ren. He’s skipped town and no one has seen him, and not even the money on his head has brought him out of hiding. Hood will stop at nothing to kill him for all of the mayhem he caused before he left. His enemy is much closer than he thinks though. Skyy has everything she’s ever wanted. A family that supports and loves her and a father for her daughter. Just when she thinks that things can’t get any better her past comes back to wreak havoc. Torn between what she thinks is best for her and what she wants Skyy has a decision to make. Her choice could cause a major rift between her and Hood, but it’s a chance that she’s willing to take. Can Skyy keep her secret from Hood and still get everything she wants or will it be revealed and ruin everything she’s gained. Hood love isn’t easy to get and Hood and Skyy are finding out that’s it’s even harder to keep. Is their love real enough to beat the odds, or will the problems their facing tear them apart?

Securing the Heart of A Bully


Kennedy B. - 2020
    

To Love A Stranger


Adrianne Byrd - 2007
    Then, six years after being lost at sea, her prodigal husband returned. And to Madeline's amazement the newfound Russell Stone was nothing like the old, womanizing rascal she'd married. Her new man was loving and considerate, kind, romantic and...very sexy. Madeline found herself doing something she thought she would never do--falling in love with her husband.Now Madeline faces a dilemma: Should she accept her happily-ever-after ending, or should she expose the troubled, yet loving stranger who now shares her bed?

Love On The Luminous


Chencia C. Higgins - 2020
    Fresh out of a decade long union, she’d rather just pick up the pieces of her life and try to create something she could be proud of again. Random glimpses and a few mind-scrambling encounters with a man who makes her heart beat wildly have her questioning her stance, but she manages to keep her hands to herself and her legs firmly closed until the last day of the trip.When the return to shore is delayed because of health concerns on land, Morgan takes it as a sign to throw her caution into the wind and let that man have what he wants. Spoiler alert: he wants her.Love On The Luminous is part of a short story series dubbed The Luminous Cruise Chronicles. This series is written by a group of authors who found themselves inspired during an otherwise stressful situation.The Luminous Cruise Chronicles:Love On The Luminous - Chencia C. HigginsLove On Deck - AshleyNicoleLove Under Quarantine - Nicole FallsLove Overboard - D. RoseLove On Cruise Control - T. KeyLove Unexpected - TurtleberryLove's False Start - Diana W.Love Lessons - Honesty Price

The Miami Billionaire Who Fell For A Baddie


Candy Moore - 2020
    

It Took a Beast to Tame Her 3


Neicy P. - 2018
    Patience finally gave into her Alpha. She is now ready to be his Queen and the mother of his powerful daughter, Xoey. As they prepare for the arrival of their Princess, unexpected guests and old demons put a wrench in their happily ever after. Patience is nine weeks pregnant with Xoey, the Alpha Princess. She is bigger and showing more than the average pregnant woman. Even as a shifter. The doctors can’t get close enough to tell the couple what is going on with Xoey, because she makes it hard for them to get close to her mother. Patience’s body gets weary and weak day after day. The answers she needs can’t be answered by anyone but the gift that her Papi promised her. Ginell Hope Locquet, her Grandmother. Hope has been alive and well in Greenland. She stepped down and gave her daughter Nesida her seat on the board of Elders. She knew how strong her daughter was and what she was capable of. What she wasn’t prepared for was seeing her daughters’ spirit in her home and a visit from her husband, Matteo. He told her who was back and that their great granddaughter was his primary target. She dusted off her cloaks and came out of retirement to fight an evil that she could have eliminated a long time ago. She dropped mega bombs on the family that have Patience hating her mother’s side of the family. Xavier is dealing with a lot. Not only with the bombshells from Patience’s grandmother, but someone has been kidnapping wolves from packs all over. One of the Alphas came unannounced to ask for help from the Queen. Xavier declined and sent Tyree and Errol to check things out. Tyree comes back with more bad news that got them rushing to Nylah’s Covenant. Xavier is faced with their worst enemy and some friends, which he knows is going to take more than his Queen’s magic to defeat them. Hope and Matteo reaches out to old friends and gets more than what they bargain for. Maxi has been going through his own battles. He didn’t want his mate to be from the conveying family that put dirt on his family’s name. He tried dating other women but found it hard to keep himself from killing them. When he finally found someone that could take his mind off of Nylah for one night, Nylah showed up and showed out. It wasn’t a part of her plan. She wanted Maxi to reject her so that she could live on with the man that she was promised to. But, Maxi was tired of fighting. He wanted Nylah for his mate. He knew that it was going to be a battle, but he wasn’t ready for the consequences. Lord Odom is back and ready to take his revenge out on the ones that drained his magic. He needs to revive Ma’vere to kill them, so that he can get his hands on the Devil’s Magic. Lord Odom wants to create his version of hell on Earth. He receives help from two demons and a voodoo priestess that is in love with one of the brothers. Lord Odom plans were working out and now he has two of the Queen’s loved ones on his side. There’s nothing in his way of creating his hell. In the finale, Patience will learn that decisions that were made for her when she was little will only better her as a mother, mate, Queen, and the Guardian of the Southern Territories. Kick back and read how the royal family handles they business.

Expecting The Prince's Heir


Alecia Johnson - 2021
    

Feign For Me


Ivy Laika - 2019
     When circumstances force her to reevaluate her personal life, her younger sister, Dada, suggests that she goes to Boston to have a weekend to herself. It’s Christela’s first chance to be selfish and put herself first. What she was not expecting was to meet Mac. Mac Pierre vows to love her for a weekend. To be selfless so that for once in her life she can be selfish. As a result, they form a bond that seems unbreakable. After a weekend full of lust and love will the two stay together or leave the other feigning for what they shared?

The Billionaire's Desire


Mia Caldwell - 2015
    When the sister of reclusive billionaire Carter Easton hires her as her wedding planner, Sanniyah can’t help but think this is the break she needs that will launch her business to the next level. She didn’t plan on being blindsided by love. Carter Easton has it all; money, fame and good looks, but none of that is enough to heal the hurt and anger in his heart. Driven into seclusion by a tragic accident. Carter vowed to his sister that he was well enough to host her wedding on his private island. And he was willing to trust her judgement when it came to hiring a wedding planner. He didn’t plan on having to open his heart. When two forces of nature collide, even the best laid plans can’t combat the power of the billionaire's desire...

The First Wife: An Urban Fiction Romance Novel


Tiece - 2019
    And it's well worth reading. In this unputdownable book you’ll take an unforgettable ride with the national bestselling author Tiece that's signed under Cole Hart Signature. 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. Annette Capone, the First Wife to the notorious Prophet Capone is starting to unravel since the loss of her son. All she wants is full custody of his daughter, Myanna to ease her pain and she'll play as dirty as need be to make this happen. But when all is said and done, how will this affect Myanna? Will Annette's devious schemes send the little ones emotions spiraling out of control? Myanna Capone is still grieving the loss of both her parents. For a five-year-old, she seems to be stronger than the average adult. However, it's going to be a long, heartfelt road to travel, but with support from within, will she learn to cope with it all? Elise has met the handsome Liam Deckard and is finally giving love another chance, but will it be everything she's ever dreamed of? Or, is it too good to be? An unexpected twist reveals a new beginning that may just be the thing she's needed to move forward in life. With the love of family and friends, will Dreya be able to keep Myanna safe in her care? Or, will she lose the last piece of her family that is actually helping her to keep everything under control? Find out what happens through the ups and downs, and the trials and tribulations in the third installment of The First Wife..

Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies


Trice Hickman - 2009
    She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's most sought after event planning companies. He's a powerful, blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their seemingly happy life begins to unravel in the blink of an eye when long held desires and decades old secrets come back to haunt them. Victoria's road to deceit begins when Parker Brightwood re-enters her life. She thought she'd gotten over the brazenly handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but an unusual set of circumstances ushers the ebony prince back on the scene, and this time he's determined to win her back at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death, and a mysterious secret that leads to unexpected places. When the truth is finally revealed, it's a realization so shocking, it threatens the life and marriage he holds so dear. As Victoria and Ted journey down a road filled with uncertainty, they're forced to take a hard, honest look at themselves and confront their hidden fears. Can they repair the damage before it's too late, or will they follow a path headed toward destruction?

The Heart of a Beast


Jade Royal - 2019
    Jaxson, Kyra, and Mira were three different wolves seemingly stuck in the same lonely hole. Though they had a pack around them, the mating calls they knew were never coming always loomed in the back of their minds. Dealing with the constant attacks plaguing the Phoenix Pack and finding out who the real enemies were, Jaxson, Kyra, and Mira were not just battling mate-less existences, they were protecting and serving their pack against any and all threats. Still, there was nothing more complicated than the battles of the heart. Jaxson felt stuck between two women who had a hold on him. Knowing he was mate-less gave him the opportunity to delve into his wildest sexual fantasies with any woman he wanted. Only through growth he realized he didn’t want just any woman. He didn’t want just sex no matter how easy it came to getting it. He wanted what his family had and that was love. A woman he could share his body and his heart with. What each of them failed to realize was that love could cost an expensive price. One that was damn near impossible to pay.