Now a single father, Landon didn’t know who to turn to when it comes to taking care his kids for him when he’s a working man. Fresh out of jail, headstrong Patricia is ready to get her life back together after losing a year of it behind bars. Needing a place to stay and a job, she turned to her brother. When Landon’s best friend told him about someone who could help him take care his kids, Landon jumped at the chance of meeting the person. Not knowing it was his first love. Shocked, guilt, and regret filled Landon at once when he laid eyes on Patricia again after what he did to her nearly 5 years ago. Not only does Landon wants Patricia to be there taking care his kids, he also wants her in his life—his bed and his heart. Would Patricia put her hurt aside to help Landon out knowing she needs a job? Will Landon be able to break down the wall Patricia have around her heart when it comes to him and let him in? Will Patricia be able to forgive Landon for the pain he caused her? Come hell or high water, Landon will soon finds out how it is when he loves the nanny.

    The two met through their older siblings, Vezo (Finesse’s brother) and Tula (Jacquelyn’s brother), who were business partners in the dope game. Jacquelyn is a smart mouth young woman with sex-appeal, and Finesse is a good looking, successful dope boy. This story shows you some back story on the young couple and some obstacles they had to face to stay together. Finesse is used to having multiple women, but he is tired of the games they play with each other. When he meets Jacquelyn, he is drawn to her like a moth to a flame. He would do anything to keep her, including lie to her about cheating on her with her classmate, Porsha. Jacquelyn isn’t pleased when Porsha teases her about spending time with Finesse in front of everyone. He left her crying and alone. She ends up fighting and knocking Porsha to the ground. Things take a turn when Jacquelyn refuses to talk to Finesse. He shows her an abusive side she’s never seen before, but that draws her closer to him. Can she stay with a man that humiliated her? Emotions get aroused when there is an unexpected death in Finesse’s family. His first mind is to murder anything moving. Will he end up dead or in jail trying to get revenge? Everything he ever loved and believed in no longer matters. When Jacquelyn tries to make him calm down, he doesn’t listen and leaves the house looking for answers. Jacquelyn is a nervous wreck, as her gut feeling tells her that Finesse isn’t coming home. Join me on this emotional read as you step into the lives of Jacquelyn & Finesse.

    One moment you’re enjoying the ride, the next you’re upside down and praying for the moment your feet will touch the ground. This ride can be exhilarating and painful at the same time. This is the lesson Gizelle learned at an early age, when she was torn from her flesh and blood, found herself displaced, and in the care of strangers. In an instant the world as she knew it took on a new meaning, filled with chaos and unexplainable freedom. However, like a rainbow after the rain, there is a silver lining and for Gizelle it came in the form of a young-thug called Waka. Waka becomes the air to her lungs, exposing her to things she never thought she wanted. Their chemistry is undeniable- their passion is unprecedented. When the ride call life takes an unexpected turn, Gizelle finds herself heartbroken and alone. Pulling herself up out of the sunken place between regret and resentment will be the hardest thing she’s ever done but somehow, she finds away. A new chapter opens when she crosses paths with,a Boss who makes her want to love again.Captures her heart but what good is having a heart when someone else holds the key. When Waka returns ready to claim what he feels is rightfully his, Gizelle will find herself rocking and reeling out of control. Will she continue the new journey she started with or will she succumb to the trillest love she’s ever known? Take the ride with Gizelle, Waka, and through this addictive tale by bestselling Author Mercedes G, that is guaranteed to keep you turning pages and fiending for more.

    Love is the furthest thing on his mind until he inserts himself in a domestic altercation between Yessica and her abusive boyfriend. Something about the dark-skinned beauty drew her to him and made him want to be everything she needed, but does he have the patience to deal with someone with that type of baggage while struggling to carry his own. Yessica had never been on the good side of luck. She was dealt a bad hand from the beginning, growing up with an abusive father. Her version of love came in the form of pain, that was until she meets Kahlil. Even after the warnings from her best friends Noah and Nova, who also happen to be Kahlil’s siblings, she couldn’t help the connection she felt to him. The only issue is, Nate, her boyfriend is not ready to let go. Kane is in a relationship with Izzy. Although he loves her, the constant battle between her and his family is starting to not only take a toll on their relationship but on his heart as well. When he accompanies her to a photo shoot and meets the sexily alluring, plus sized Favor things shake up for the young couple. Will Kane be able to fight temptation or will Izzy constant nagging about his family push him into the arms of another woman? The Maler Family is back and with a whole lot of drama. Dive in while they take you on the ride of your life.

    She is loyal to her family, her friends, and definitely her man. When her loyalty to the wrong man leaves her with a broken heart and an arrest record, she swears off men and vows to focus on herself. Her new attitude is short lived once she finds herself in a forced business relationship with the rude, arrogant, and oh so sexy Chy’Rique West. Chy was well known on the streets of Washington, DC. Some might call him a legend. The aura of power that he exudes along with his bad boy good looks make him irresistible to women, and he takes full advantage, leaving a trail of broken hearts in his wake. He would love to change his cheating ways and make his family work with Julisha, the mother of his two-year-old daughter, but the dog in him just won’t stop barking. Although he loves her, it isn’t enough to make him fully commit. Chy is convinced that no woman alive can completely capture his heart, that is until the woman he intended to kill becomes everything he ever wanted.

    Having two of the most important people in his life fighting for theirs, it begins to turn his heart cold. Not knowing which way to turn, he starts his man hunt for the ones responsible for hurting them. When things take an unexpected turn, O’Hajee may just have to sacrifice everything in the name of family and love but a few bumps in the road put his trail on ice, can he manage to find some level of normalcy? Or will he be lost to the streets for good? Siya’s on the run of her life, after not only crossing Myeke but Deuce as well. Proving the saying ‘money is the root of all evil’ true, she flees New York and takes refuge else where. But when she begins to realize the error of her ways, she will go back to fix the damage she’s caused at any cost. Even if she has to pay with her life. In this next installment, the crew is in for the ride of their lives as family ties are tested. Promises are broken and new dangers lurk around every corner. Can they withstand the storm that’s beating down their doors? Or will they fold under the pressure?

    Will City be able to make it back to Ocean? Can Mikey and Oneca’s relationship stand against everything going against them? How will Moneca adjust to her new found freedom? Will Rex finally let go of his obsession with Moneca? Find out how they all learn to move on after discovering Oneca and Moneca’s shocking secret all while dealing with the new twists and turns coming their way.

    Meet Kaniyah aka Na Na the product of a 12-year-old mother and invisible father who finds herself trapped in a hopeless situation. All of her life NaNa was forced to suffer for the sins of others all while trying to figure out who she was. With no dad, a volatile relationship with her mother, and support only coming from her brothers and uncles, NaNa goes out into the world searching for what she never had... True Love. When she meets Anthony she thinks that her prayers have finally been answered but she couldn't have been more wrong. Her quest leads her right down a bumpy road filled with abuse, lies, deceit, and murder that she has no way of escaping. Come on this twisted thrill ride with Na and find out how she became.... PREGNANT BY HER MOTHER'S R*****!

    At a very tender age, Justice solicited her body to get the normal necessities of life. Escaping her long time pimp Mack, Justice ended up in the cold streets of California. With dreams of being rescued by a knight and shining armor, she got exactly what she wished for. However, this Knight showed up in a tinfoil suit and pistol.Cocky and deadly, football star and street legend "Champion King" miraculously sweeps Justice off her feet. Understanding that every diamond has imperfections, Champions mind is still clouded with thoughts of her occupation and not to mention his infidelity.Falling madly in love with the well known football mogul, Justice is constantly hurt by his actions. They say true love's the greatest weapon to win the war caused by pain so Justice refuses to give up. Will Champion over look the fact he has falling madly in love with a prostitute before it's to late?In this heart filling love saga love is tested but "Nothing Real Can Be Threatened."

    A successful business, wealth, and a beautiful baby girl. The only area in her life that she seemed to be lacking in was romance. Although she and Mendesses—her drag racing baby father—does a great job co-parenting they didn’t work well as a couple. Instead of focusing on love, she hustles and put all of her energy into taking care of her daughter and building her business. That is, until the charming and extremely handsome Lamont Morehouse sweeps her off her feet. Lamont grew up on the mean streets of Detroit, but because his parents saw so much potential in him, they relocated to Atlanta Georgia before he could get himself into something he couldn’t get out of. Luckily, getting Lamont out of the hood took him down another path in life. Ultimately, though, Lamont ends up right back in Detroit, but this time, instead of breaking the law, he’s enforcing it as an undercover cop. Mendesses has been running the game in underground racing for years. As the undisputed champ, quitting is the furthest thing from his mind. He’s determined to keep his championship status despite a few things lurking, threatening to compromise his livelihood. Karisma is just as beautiful and ambitious as her best friend. Tahiry, Like Tahiry, Karisma is single, but she’s ready to mingle. She has her eye on the young, money getting street racer, James but unlike most, she’s a little soft spoken about it. Luckily for Karisma, fate pushes the two together eventually. But old habits die hard and Danielle is definitely James old habit. Collins, Karisma's out of town cousin, is fresh out of a relationship and isn’t interested in starting anything new, anytime soon. She relocated to Michigan, in search of a fresh start, definitely not a new love. But when she meets the intriguing, and slick talking Mendesses, everything changes. Despite her greatest efforts, Collins ends up falling hard for him. What started out as a good year for this group of friends drastically takes a turn for the worst when a snake infiltrates the crew. Brace yourself as Londyn Lenz takes you on yet another wild journey laced with drama, deceit, lies and bloodshed.

    Everyone in his hood respects him, his wife loves him, and his money flow keeps coming in. With a wife like Ava on his side, Nova is focused and the two are inseparable. Ava: beautiful, book and street smart. Her love for her husband is endless, but her patience begins to run out when Nova’s baby momma, Taye, does everything in her power to break them apart. Her emotions begin to take over, then the unexpected happens. When drama unfolds and secrets are revealed, their marriage becomes a true test of faith. Everything ain’t peaches and cream, especially when you have a baby momma from hell like Taye to intervene.

    From the outside looking in, Swoon appears to have it all—a beautiful, aspiring actress for a girlfriend, Ciara, for the past five years and a six-figure salary. When not working, he’s either freelancing or volunteering at his brother Rome’s community center as a guest speaker or art teacher. He and Rome couldn’t be any closer despite them being like night and day.While Rome doesn’t mind spreading himself around when it comes to dating, Swoon is quite comfortable being a one woman’s man, that is, until he learns that Ciara has checked out of the relationship, labeling him boring and predictable.Life as Swoon knew it soon changes when he meets a struggling single mother—Sanniyah Seacaster. Sanniyah and Ciara have something in common as Sanniyah is a struggling actress herself. Landing a few gigs, however, are never enough when raising a child alone. Used to moving around, she and her son take a leap and try a new city. What Sanniyah never imagined though besides landing a new job was her discovering that love just might be waiting in the wings for her.The only problem is two men are interested in her—Swoon and Rome. Will Sanniyah fall prey to Rome, the outgoing, charismatic ladies’ man or will she give Swoon a try, the one fresh out of a relationship trying to do something new, different, and unpredictable?

    With an adorable baby girl and everything else you could think of, they were hood royalty. Dinero ran the streets of Baltimore, while Dallas stood by his side. The streets respected them and people knew what he was capable, but that didn’t stop a blast from the past from coming and stirring up some drama. When the past comes back to haunt Dinero and test his marriage, will he respect his vows or will he fulfill his needs for that moment? With drama stirring up in the streets and innocent bystanders getting caught in the crossfire, the city of Baltimore will feel the wrath of Dallas and Dinero.

    Most women see the expensive clothes, cars, jewelry, and houses, but never the dark side of it all. Brevin Williamson, or the King of Cleveland as he likes to be called is handsome, rich, crazy, and feels he can do whatever he wants, when he wants no matter who it hurts. Tatiana, being pregnant, feels trapped in a life with Brevin that she so badly wishes she could be out of. She wants so much more out of life, and feels it’s nearly impossible… until she meets Teflon. Teflon isn’t as rich as Brevin, nor does he hold the imaginary keys to the city of Cleveland like him, but when Tatiana meets him, she becomes immediately smitten with the beyond good looking and very charming man. Teflon’s relationship track record isn’t as dirty as Brevin’s but it’s definitely not squeaky clean. However Tatiana makes him rethink everything about the way he’s been living his romantic life. Will Tatiana go for what she wants, despite the danger it may bring to her? Or will she turn her back on real love, letting the life she currently lives kill her slowly from within.

    Although they seem to be on different paths, the one thing they have in common is the knack for searching for love in all the wrong places. Melonia has been with the same guy for the past two years, and although they’ve been through trials, she always felt that he truly loved her. But when a crazy stalker comes out of nowhere, it leads to confusion and a ton of unanswered questions. As her life gets turned upside down she is awakened to the fact that the man she’s really been wanting had been right there for the taking all along. Tookie has been the “it” girl since fifteen years old when she linked up with a well-known hustler named Face from the other side of town. Knowing what comes with the life, she accepted a lot of Face’s ways, but when she is hit with the ultimate disrespect back to back, it becomes too much to bear. Join these girls on a wild ride through the streets of Detroit as they make a few stops at Drama Street, Murder Ave, and Infidelity Road. Will Melonia have the guts to go after what she wants no matter what she has to give up in order to get it? Will Tookie find the strength to leave or will she stay and suffocate at the mercy of side chicks?