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If Not For Love
Miss Candice - 2014
High maintenance and all about a come up, Ivy cares about no one but herself. Only messing with ballers and guys willing to do whatever for her, Ivy is a high class gold digger and figures she can pull any guy she wants...until she meets the infamous Hakeem Miller. A New York native with a swag to die for, Hakeem is a hustler to the core who stands firmly by the motto M.O.B. The women love him and the men fear him. But all Ivy wants is a little bit of his time...and income, of course. However, what she gains instead may be more than what she bargained for. Playing with fire, someone is bound to get burned. Will love and loyalty prevail in the end? Or will a set of hidden agendas cause heartache and turmoil?
Crowned: The Return of a Savage
Deshon Dreamz - 2017
Crowned Queens, an organization that Ashura and Nacobi created when they were freshmen in college, had turned into a lucrative empire right before their very eyes. Young, successful and content with life, Ashura implements the necessary changes to put that lifestyle behind her, but with the power that she’s gained comes a slew of enemies prepared to snatch everything that she has worked for. Nacobi has always been there for Ashura. Her rider to the point of no return and that will never change. When Ashura gets fed up with Crowned Queens, Nacobi reluctantly follows suit in getting things shut down. However, what they don’t know is that the enemy who is out to get them is closer than either of them would expect. With love found, love betrayed, and love tainted, the savage that Ashura has fought tooth and nail to keep suppressed is threatening to rear its ugly head. Unbeknownst to the enemy, if the beast is released, they will soon learn why she’s the diva who was Crowned Queen.
St. Pierre Boyz 3 : All is Fair In Love and War
Mz. Lady P. - 2017
Pierre Boyz are back, and as you can suspect, things are even crazier than ever. While the boys are out of commission, a slew of unknown enemies reveal themselves, and they’re on a mission. Feeling they deserve the throne that the St. Pierre Boyz own, they’re coming for everything they’ve ever wanted but couldn’t have, and then some; women included. However, know that when you play with fire, you will get burned, because all’s fair in love and war when you’re messing with a St. Pierre Boy!
Overdosed Off A Hood Boy's Love
Tay Mo'Nae - 2018
Her best friend, Arnez, provided some protection but when he leaves for college, Lyrica quickly realized she is on her own. When her living situation becomes too much to bare, she seeks an escape in more ways than one. Disconnected from everything and everyone she knows Lyrica turns to drugs to help her cope. When Arnez returns home from college his mind is on one thing, finding Lyrica. Not knowing what happened to her has always plagued his mind. When he finally finds Lyrica will he be acceptive of her new lifestyle or will he turn his back on her like everyone else? There's a snake close to home that will do anything to keep Arnez and Lyrica separated. Will they be able to figure it out before it's too late or has too much happened for them to rekindle their past. Arnez was always able to protect Lyrica but can he save her from herself?
If Your Girl Only Knew
Kenya Moss - 2014
It was only natural that she pursue a career that allows her to analyze other people's business and get paid for it. The tables turn when she must decide between her job or loyalty when information told to her by one of her patients causes a life or death situation for one of her best friends. Natalie - Natalie and Lewis have been happily married for several years. Aside from his baby mama drama, their life together has been good. That is until Monica decides she wants Lewis for herself. Monica shows herself a viable threat by sabotaging, manipulating, and seducing Lewis. She is determined to get this man. May the best bitch win! Lyn - Three months away from her wedding date all hell breaks loose. The man she thought was her knight in shining armor is showing signs of major deceit. Derrick is staying out all night and behaving suspiciously. Lyn sets out to find out what he's up to. What she finds out turns her world upside down! These three friends cope through lies, betrayal, and continuous DRAMA. Get ready for a sleepless night. The drama is so intense in this page turner that you won't be able to put it down!
Raised as a Goon: Money Over Everything
ghost - 2017
Often they were pitted against one another in an effort to determine which brother was strongest and more fit to take over the family's Underworld business when their pops stepped down. TAURUS, like his brother, JUICE, was RAISED AS A GOON. When the young killa stepped off of the proverbial porch, the streets weren't ready for the beast he was bred to be. Things quickly get hectic when the many enemies their family has accrued comes for blood the minute their father is out of the picture. But Taurus refuses to fold. With his entire family’s life on the line, and the clock running out, the young goon must win the ultimate game of survival or lose his life by the hands of one from his own bloodline. In this first installment of an unforgettable street tale, MONEY OVER EVERYTHING, including loyalty, will ring hard in your ear and leave your mouth hanging wide open.
What Hurts the Most 4
Tynessa - 2016
After spending almost a year in Savannah, she returns to Atlanta, GA, with a heart still torn between Kacey and Quintez. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and after fighting with hers for so long, she is finally ready to accept who she can’t live without. The question is, will it be Kacey or Quintez? Asia and Jay’vion are planning their big wedding, but when things hit the fan, will there be a wedding after all? The gang is back, and once again, ready to take you on yet another rollercoaster ride of your life in What Hurts the Most 4…
Fallin' For A Boss's Love
Misha - 2018
Unlike most her age, all she does is go to school and work, to help her mother pay bills, and take care of her younger sister, Khadijah. On her 23rd birthday, her friend Priya persuades her to go to the club for the first time. Yani encounters a man who seems like all the others, but she’ll find out that may not be the case. Handsome, aspiring rapper, Ramello, is a no-nonsense kind of man. He takes his love of music serious, and refuses to let a woman stand in the way of his career. Meeting Yani, he finds a woman that is not all about being with him for what he can do for her. They hit it off, but his past starts to interfere with what they can be. After shutting Ramello down at the club, he runs into her while she’s at work and shoots his shot again. This time Yani notices that he’s a sight for sore eyes, and finally agrees to go out with him. Mello has this cool, calm, and collected demeanor that wins her heart over, but women from his single life start to stand in the way. They’re popping up at shows and wanting to fight inside of clubs. Yani is a hard woman to crack, but will Ramello be able to open her heart? Will he be able to show her that all men aren’t the same, or will he end up proving her theory correct?
Journee & Juelz: A Dope Hood Love
Nikki Nicole - 2017
Born and Raised straight off Collier Rd. Journee isn't your typical chick from the hood. She's young but far from dumb. She's a different breed she's in a league of her own. She played in the streets heavy, but she knew that being book smart would take her further than the streets ever would. She has an old soul. I wouldn't say that she was dealt a bad hand, but she's played her cards well. She refuses to be a statistic and a product of her environment. She’s determined to win no matter what. Her back is up against the wall in more situations than one. She's forced grow up sooner than she would like and to make choices and sacrifices that she wouldn't normally do. Juelz Thomas is young fly handsome dope boy in the making. He has it all car, clothes, hoes and bands on demand. He even has main chick but she doesn't quite peek his interest anymore. With age and growth things change and you realize everything that looks good ain't good for you. Journee and Juelz cross paths through mutual friends Nikki and Skeet. Juelz has been feeling Journee for a while but he's never approached her before because of her age. With temptation and lust lingering in the air and amazing chemistry that can't be denied. Juelz broke every barrier that Journee built up. On the outside looking in many would think that Journee and Juelz relationship was beautiful, pure and picture perfect until some skeletons and unresolved relationships reappear
I Will Always Love You 2
Goddess Love - 2014
Emery is reminiscing over the love she had with Wise. She is being pulled two places and she wonders if it is possible for you to love two men at the same time. The feelings that she buried are now bubbling over and she doesn't want anyone to get hurt. Wise is back and ready to claim his rightful place. His time away from Emery did nothing to make his love calm down. She is his soulmate and his prison time couldnt change that. In his opinion there is no competition. So the guy that she is with now is the least of his worries. Wise is sadly mistaken if he thinks that Shad is just going to sit by and let the love of his life go that easily. Shad is ready to go toe to toe because Wise's lost was his gain. He will play dirty if he has to, but he will not let her slip away. Secrets will be revealed, plotting is at an all time high and everyone's life will be changed
Trap Secrets
Gabrielle - 2012
Find out what happens when Iman secrets catch up with her & she realizes some times its best not to play games & keep secrets from dudes in the trap…! Love, Deceit, drama, and treachery at its finest!
Daughter of a Hood Legend
Latoya Nicole - 2018
Walking away from the life, he does everything in his power to keep his daughter Kalina from that lifestyle. No matter what he does, he can’t control the savage that runs through her veins. Kalina aka Roulette portrayed herself to be the picture perfect daughter. In her father’s eyes, she was the good girl he fought hard for her to be. Unbeknownst to Vicious, his daughter was the biggest queen pin in Chicago. Trying to step out of her father’s shadow, the only thing on Roulette’s mind was taking over, until she met Capone.. Being the connect, Capone had it all. The money, women, and more power than he could dream of... but with power comes great responsibility... with his father’s legacy going downhill he has to take on more clients. He was ready for anything except Roulette. Coming into his life by storm, Roulette Taps into feelings Capone thought he didn’t possess. Everything was perfect until family secrets causes both legacies to come crumbling down. Find out who comes out on top when a daughter of a hood legend and the connect fight to take on the throne and their love for each other.
Bless and Anyah: Luvin A Boss
Nika P. - 2017
Doesn't matter whether it's lieing, we cheating or gotta kill 'em. Me and my friends, Juice and Aaron own Club Palace, which is the hottest club in Fayetteville, North Carolina. When it gets hot, niggas start acting crazy, and I have no problems putting niggas to sleep. Anyah Men... They lie, cheat, and steal your heart. My brother, Aaron, and cousin, Juice own a night club with their best friend Bless... who I'm sleeping with. When it gets hot, niggas start acting up. What happens when lies are told and truths are exposed?
A Legendary Dope Boy's Love Story 2
Antoinette Sherell - 2019
Hades wants Loyalty all to himself. So much so, that he does the unthinkable, and it may cost him more than he’s willing to pay. With blood on his hands and a guilty conscience, he has to make a decision that could potentially save someone else. Tinka’s involvement in the streets has finally caught up to her by the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Greg. When her brother, Hiro, is shot because of it, her father begins to reconsider giving her the reigns to his operation. Loyalty is harboring a secret that could possibly destroy the close bond of the Royal and Smith Family. Afraid of the consequences, she continues to dig a deeper hole for herself while unintentionally tearing her family apart in the process. Legend is forced to become a man, father, and provider much sooner than he ever imagined. When the pressure becomes too much, he allows it to lead him into a situation that may cost him everything including his relationship. Outside of their personal issues, an unexpected secret is brought to light that rocks the whole family. With life constantly throwing them curveballs, will this gang make it through their obstacles together, or will they realize that they’re better off apart?
Shorty Got Herself A Baller 2
Heiress - 2018
Diamond is now faced with more challenges than before. Getting pregnant was not her plan. Now she has to choose if having a baby is worth losing the love of her life, and her career. Juice also has a a lot of choices to make. His career is now jeopardized now that his addiction is revealed. He finds out devastating news about his fiancé and his new lover, Diamond that he doesn’t know how to handle. He has to figure out if basketball is important enough to loose everything over or if letting it go will help his situation. Diamond, Juice, Cornell and Fancy all have choices that need to be made. Will exes get seconds chances? Will money and greed cause them to loose sight of what’s important? Can friends become true lovers and is chasing your dream easier than chasing love?