As he holds her in his arms tearfully begging God not to take her away, he already knows that if she dies he is going to turn Newark, New Jersey into a killing field.Raheem has just lost the love of his life to suicide and although he is grieving nothing can get in the way of him helping CJ go up against a foe as ruthless as any he has ever faced before. But when Raheem's loyalty collides with his Islamic faith, and the chance to love again presents itself, his principles get tested. Nard is not only out to dethrone CJ as Newark's drug king, he is death bent on annihilating CJ's whole team. This beef isn't about drugs, it's about a woman, and it's very personal. Young Nard shows that he can match CJ's gangsta body for body.When the smoke clears who will wear the crown as The Bricks supreme thug?

    The love is stronger and the bonds they have for one another are tighter, yet drama still follows them. Kenya is back to get her revenge on Briana and she'll do whatever it takes to make Adonis want her. Loyalty is tested and lines are crossed– will the couples fight till the end or will their bonds be broken forever? A Kingpins Dream 2: Forever ain't enough

    With Brooke’s secret being revealed, the latter of the phrase is looking like the route to go for Ant. He is left with more questions than answers and feels as if there is no need to voice them. With a baby now involved, it only makes the situation much more complicated and unnerving to handle. With a heavy heart, Erica returns to Kansas City with no choice. Tired of running from her issues, she decides to face her reality and give Meechi a chance. Unbeknownst to them both, chances are slim. Not only does Meechi feel like Erica isn’t giving him her all, he has to deal with David’s petty antics as well. Never one to run from his competition, he plans to give the streets and his lady all he’s got. That is until his family is messed with and even more boundaries are crossed than before. In this action-filled novel, BriAnn is sure to tug at a few hearts and leave you begging for more. Loyalty is tested and forgiveness is placed at the forefront of each relationship. It’s not so easy to forgive when one has been hurt, especially when the heart is involved. Love may just not be enough for these couples in the final installment of Speechless: When Love Hurts.

    She is heir to a throne of deceit, lies, and betrayal.Her father, Darnell Clayton, has made money hand over fist by pushing drugs into every junkie and crackhead in the DMV. He wants his legacy of murder and mayhem to live on through his only child.YaYa and her life-long best friend, ShaNiqua “NiQue” Watkins, were bred to run the streets of DC with a ruthless hand. Unfortunately, during their reign of power, family secrets are unearthed. A fierce stream of terror, sex and lies rock the very foundation Darnell has built.http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-DNA-ebook...

    She'd lost everything behind her infidelity but no matter what, she was determined not to give up. She wanted her life back. She wanted her husband back too. But he wasn't making it easy. And on top of everything else, she still had to deal with the infamous Polo. They say that sometimes a person can be a blessing and a curse and there are those times that what looks like a mistake, could actually be a blessing in disguise. The problem is that no one ever realizes it, until it's just too late. Lies are told and secrets unfold and Sassi finds herself in more mess and more trouble then she knew how to get herself out of. Who can she trust? Who should she love? And more importantly, who in the heck is Vanessa? What happens when the truth doesn't actually set you free? What if it damn near kills you instead? A woman must always remember you are playing with fire, when you allow you husband's best friend into your bed.

    Chez knows this but when his wealth, power and woman is taken from him and he finds himself at deaths door, his strength is truly tested. The streets that Chez once reigned over are now at the will of Supreme, Mann and a team of New York wolves that show no mercy to anyone! Supreme is the king of the City and with Chez's demise there is no one left to dispute him as he makes millions. When Chez meets and befriends Monty in prison, their relationship grows to the point of brothers. What Chez doesn't realize is that he has actually met the one man who has the heart and manpower that he needs to take back what the New Yorker's have taken from him. Just when the streets have counted him out and everyone that he ever loved has crossed him, the Legend is reborn... Chez is set out to show that although God may forgive, The Streets Don't!!!

    Nakhai loves Quinn as if she was his little sister, and wants nothing but the best for her. When Quinn makes the decision that she wants to help Nakhai run the “business” while DJ is locked up, he is reluctant, butagainst his better judgment, he brings her in and teaches her everything. Khai has just stepped up from the world of marijuana and into the world of cocaine and has linked up with the only other team that can make as much money if not more than he can. When Khai links up with Stylez and Mar, the streets of Buffalo don’t know what hit them. After running into Quinn in the mall, Stylez wants nothing more to make her his, but can he handle the fact that she’s the other half of the duo that’s serving him his product? Will Quinn ever tell Stylez that she is his supplier, or will she remain a silent partner until her brother comes home and bow out gracefully without ever saying anything to him?

    He witnessed death and destruction within his own family—poverty and desperation of his own people. Instead of being part of the problem, he became part of the solution and rose to the top of his game. In his mind…it was survival.After an encounter with a brilliant scientist, King began to plot something so huge, that no one would see it coming or be able to stop the cycle…not even the police.

    If you've read The 1st Female King: The Beginning then you know nothing comes easy for Brianna and in this next installment of the The 1st Female King series you see that sometimes even when your not looking for trouble it finds you. Join Brianna, Sin, Just and Cameron as they take you on another roller coaster ride only this time someone may not get off, while others throw salt in the game and start playing for keeps....

    Isabella is a beautiful Mexican woman that everyone in town loves, including the hapless Pete and the wealthy, powerful Jack...but most of all, Carl.Part romance, part police procedural, IN THE SHADOW OF EL PASO contains two short stories by Frank Zafiro. Both stories explore love, race, class and the ambiguity that exists on the southern border.

    Sweater Robinson moved to Atlanta with nothing but $300, a dream, and a dark past she wanted nothing more than to forget about. Just when things are starting to look up, someone from her past returns, forcing her to choose between love and loyalty.Royalty Jackson is often hot and cold due to his abrasive personality, but one thing that’s certain is his love for making convenient cash. Getting money by any means necessary is the motto he stands firmly by, and he’ll do whatever to get it even if it means turning on his friends and loved ones.Lady Carter has a lackadaisical attitude when it comes to most things until a life changing event forces her to make a difficult decision. Will her outcome be the happy ending she always envisioned?Capricorn “Cap” Daniels is usually a man of very few words. However, he has no choice but to finally speak up for what he wants. After all, closed mouths don’t get fed…but falling in love brings consequences and conflict.Deception and betrayal are at an all-time high, and ‘loyalty’ is simply a word. Will these four friends be consumed by jealousy, distrust, and greed or will they make it out unscathed?

    As far as she's concerned, she needs to focus on the one thing that won't leave her teary-eyed on a Friday night - her job with the lingerie company. That plan goes horribly awry when drop-dead gorgeous, Alex Clay, is temporarily assigned to her department. He frustrates and excites her, turns her into a klutz, and she's afraid her heart is in real danger once again.Alex Clay is restless and trying to find his place in the business world. His boss seems to be grooming him for big things by giving him a taste of everything from the mailroom to the boardroom. When he does a short stint in the advertising department and meets hardheaded but intriguing, Stella Matson, she challenges his convictions and stirs an unwanted desire. He doesn't know whether to kiss her until they're both breathless, or find a new job.Will Stella and Alex act on the attraction sizzling between them? Or will they extinguish it with doubt, mistrust, and a belief that they shouldn't get involved with someone they work with?

    She's smart and beautiful with a promising career. The only thing missing is someone special to share it with. Cheyenne longs to have a husband and kids of her own, but she's not sure which one of the two men in her life that can make it happen. Kylan is an unattached, bad boy with more women than he can handle. Even though he loves Cheyanne, his past makes it hard for him to settle down. Demarcus, on the other hand, is a family oriented father of two who is already married. No matter how much he professes his love, the broken promises and continuous lies of leaving his wife has started to play out. When lies are told and secrets are revealed, who will be the last man standing? Which one of the men in Cheyanne's life will show her that Thug Lovin is the Best Lovin & finally sweep her off of her feet?

    Lady Sondra and her family. Shortly after Lady Sondra is released from doing a ten year stint in Bellevue Mental Institution, tragedy strikes close to home testing her bad side and putting her on a vengeful mission for blood. Things go horribly wrong when she attempts to recruit her twin sons Rahmel and Jahmel to embark on a mission to build an untouchable drug empire all the while trying to keep her daughter Mahogany on the straight and narrow path. Lady Sondra is just one incident away from being sent back to the place she’s vowed never to visit again. Drama and betrayal send her spiraling down a dark bumpy road of no return. Get to know the Bells and learn all of the family secrets as you and those who betray Lady Sondra experience “A Bitch’s Bad Side”

    Getting ready to graduate valedictorian, she took pride in her smarts and still holding on to her virginity. She is the oldest of seven children and she was determined not to end up like her mother, whom she hated. When her best friend's brother comes to town for the graduation, she starts rethinking her decision to remain a virgin until she is married. One major factor is their nine year age difference. With only a summer in front of her she tries to get close to him. Will she be able to make him look past her age and let her in? Or will he string her along all summer?