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Azaan & Jayda: Fallin' For A Haitian Hitta


Natisha Raynor - 2019
    The love of her life is doing big things, and she’s almost done with law school. What is supposed to be the happiest night of Jayda’s life is cut short within a matter of seconds, and her world changes forever. Jayda becomes numb. She’s just walking through life existing, and she doesn’t think she’ll ever be the same again. It’s not until she meets Azaan that she realizes that she’s still capable of feeling something. Determined to use the situation for her own gain and nothing more, Jayda soon discovers that the handsome Haitian hitta from Miami, might not be as easy to get over on as she predicted. 
 Azaan Cezar is big on family, which is why he has no issues leaving Miami and heading to North Carolina to start a business for his younger brother. Beautiful, successful women come a dime a dozen in Miami, and a pretty face was never the thing to get Azaan riled up. Jayda is more than beautiful though. Her entire vibe is hypnotizing, and Azaan discovers that he just might not be ready for the emotionally scarred and obviously bitter Jayda.

At the Coalface: Part 1 of 3: The memoir of a pit nurse


Joan Hart - 2015
    This is the memoir of Joan, who started nursing in the 1940s and whose experiences took her into the Yorkshire mining pits and through the tumult of the 1984-85 miners’ strike.Joan Hart always knew what she wanted to do with her life. Born in South Yorkshire in 1932, she started her nursing training when she was 16, the youngest age girls could do so at the time. She continued working after she married and her work took her to London and Doncaster, caring for children and miners.When she took a job as a pit nurse in Doncaster in 1974, she found that in order to be accepted by the men under her care, she would have to become one of them. Most of the time rejecting a traditional nurse’s uniform and donning a baggy miner’s suit, pit boots, a hardhat and a headlamp, Joan resolved always to go down to injured miners and bring them out of the pit herself.Over 15 years Joan grew to know the miners not only as a nurse, but as a confidante and friend. She tended to injured miners underground, rescued men trapped in the pits, and provided support for them and their families during the bitter miners’ strike which stretched from March 1984 to 1985.Moving and uplifting, this is a story of one woman’s life, marriage and work; it is guaranteed to make readers laugh, cry, and smile.

Love is All we Have


Chelsea Maria - 2018
    Love Publications come together for five highly entertaining, emotional, and edifying love stories that are guaranteed to leave you wanting more! Authors included are: A. Marie Johnson ShanicexLola Chelsea Maria A. Jones Alexis Cñe Foreword by: B. Love

Let's Make Love Tonight


A.C. Taylor - 2016
    With just one glance, the golden-eyed beauty captured his heart and sparked a fire within him that couldn’t be contained. But no matter the time, something always stood in their way. Shaunie was like a forbidden fruit—one touch and Tat could find himself in a world of trouble—the kind of trouble that wouldn't be easy to get out of. But for her…it was worth the risk. Shaunie has always gone after what she wanted, and Tat is no exception to the rule. But when word gets out that the two of them are more than just friends, Shaunie is hit with something that she never saw coming. Before she can get a grip, her entire world comes tumbling down—forcing her to make decisions that she normally wouldn’t. With so much at stake, Shaunie is left with no other choice but to play by the rules and staying away from Tat is one of them. Will Tat & Shaunie be able to handle the challenge that’s being forced upon them? Or will they give in to their desires and risk everything in the process?

Deadly Valentine


Jenna Harte - 2012
    But her newly reordered life comes unraveled when she reluctantly accepts an invitation to a dinner party and stumbles upon the host’s dead body. Now Tess is the middle of a murder investigation pitting her wannabe-boyfriend police detective against Jack Valentine, a man from her past with blue-green eyes and sinful smile that causes her to rethink her self-imposed celibacy. Tess has many reasons to avoid Jack including the fact that he’s the prime suspect in murder. But Tess doesn’t believe Jack’s the murderer and with an honest attempt to keep her hormones in check, she agrees to represent him. With Jack’s help, she uncovers a 30-year-old secret someone is killing to keep hidden and discovers sensual delights that don’t include chocolate or French underwear. But when her professional and personal relationship with Jack threatens to ruin her career and end her life, Tess has to decide if Jack, is worth the risk.Deadly Valentine is the first in the Valentine Mystery series featuring Tess Madison a chocolate and French underwear connoisseur and Jack Valentine, her handsome, environmentalist, pteromerhanophobic (fear of flying) love interest.This is a full-length 103,000 word novel of mystery and romance, including mild sex scenes.

Strife


Sky Corgan - 2015
    Sometimes, it's as ugly as our worst nightmares. This is one of those times.” Pepper has hit rock bottom. With barely enough money to pay for food, desperate times call for desperate measures. She's convinced that she has been through enough to weather any emotional storm. But she never could have prepared herself for meeting Dmitri Strife. This is book one of a dark romance series.

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Side Chicks


N'Dia Rae - 2016
     Remember when side chicks were undercover and ashamed of the men they slept with? Those days are long gone. Side bitches are bold in their quest to steal husbands and boyfriends without any remorse. But their reign is about to end! Nova is the loving wife of Tyriq. No matter how well he treats her, he can’t help his wandering eye. When his mistress threatens to unravel their perfect life. Nova takes matters into her own hand. Aoki is the self professed queen of the side chicks. Without any guilt she uses married men for money, but it comes at a steep price. Eventually she learns that what she is doing is wrong but will it be too late? Skye is the sister of Nova and the best friend of Aoki. She is trying to follow the example of her sister by being a doting wife. But Aoki’s influence is surely tempting. Follow the lives of these young women as they navigate through betrayal, sex, relationships and purely crazy drama!

For The Love Of My Sisters


Shameek Speight - 2012
    It left him to take care of his two younger sisters. He had to grow up fast and become the man of the house so that his sisters wouldn’t be forced into the foster care system. When the bills begin to get overwhelming for Muscles to pay, he does the unthinkable. He gets trapped into the street life and causes his self to have beef with the notorious Jamaican drug crew known as the Junkyard Crew. They’re known to place their victims in cars and crush them into tiny pieces. Now Muscles is stuck and tries to pull away from the streets while trying to survive, making his sisters understand that everything he does is for the love he has for them.

In Her Company


A.J. Sinclair - 2018
    Indiana Jones has spent her life working to make the world a better place, so when the Scarlet Infection seizes Denver in its bloody, fevered grip, she fights back with her microscope. The city falls apart under quarantine, and Indie is trapped in her lab. She finds the cure. Now she has to get it out. Only four strong, intelligent, dangerous men have survived of the one hundred fifty the Army sent to keep order. They arrest Indie, but she enlists their company to help her escape the quarantine. Their task is impossible and failure after failure send them spiraling into despair. But among the ruins, reckless love grows. Not just once but five times over. Can they make their unique relationship work? And will they live long enough to try when death’s relentless dance goes on and on… Warning: Graphic Content, Sexual Situations with MMMMF interaction, For Adults Only

The Wife Of A Kingpin


Twyla T - 2017
    and Patrice Balark teamed up to bring you book one of this new and exciting drama filled series, The Wife of a Kingpin: Malik & Micah’s Story. Of course, romance, sex, deceit, backbiting, and illegal dealings will be served up like a five course meal. After losing his mom at the age of 18 during his senior year of high school, Malik Jefferson took comfort in the only thing that made sense to him at the time... the streets. Malik along with his best friend and right hand man, Rico “Goo” Grady, were taken under the wings and learned everything street by the connect who happened to be dating Goo's mom. They started out as corner boys and were making smooth waves along the way. After the connects demise, Malik and Goo went from the corner to the top. After being challenged for the top position over and over, the duo answered the call of being as ruthless as they wanted to be, thus informing Chicago and the world a new Kingpin had arrived. Eighteen year old Micah Sanders is all about her business. Not only is she a full-time student at the University of Illinois, but she also works part-time while being an unknown boss on the side. Coming from a life of privilege, Micah doesn't rebel against her upbringing, but she prefers to rely on herself to make her own way in the world. Despite having it all, she is only missing one thing, her now deceased brother. While everyone else may have forgotten about his untimely death, it stays at the forefront of Micah’s mind along with seeking revenge on whomever committed this heinous crime. Will she get the answer to the question that has been nagging her for so long? The first encounter was at random. The second encounter was accidental. But, the third encounter and every one afterwards were by design. After crossing paths with the beautiful mystery woman, Malik had to have her. It had been a while since the last time a woman captivated and held his interest that much. However, it was something more to the lady than meets the eye. He was on a mission to claim and to make Micah his woman. Malik and Micah are on the verge of starting something great. But, what happens when two bosses collide? Who will rule in the end? I don't know, but find out in book one of this new series. Warning: This book contains a cliffhanger.

Blood of a Boss: The Moreno Family


Askari - 2014
    Now, at the age of 23, his sole ambition is to lock down the streets of Philly and reclaim the power and glory his estranged father once possessed. Unfortunately, the only thing standing in his way is the grandfather he never knew existed. As Sonny begins his bloody rise to prominence, the concept of family falls by the wayside and murder reigns supreme. Love turns to hate and some who claim to be loyal commit indelible acts of treason. Will Sonny's bloodline be the cause of his success or the root of his downfall? Either way, the streets of Philly will never be the same.

She Ain’t Never Met Another N*gga Like Me 3


Jahquel J. - 2021
    

Damaged


Tanya Cole - 2015
    She wants to move out of Hurt Village projects, but her fiancée Jovian isn’t ready to settle down. A known player; he has a different woman for each day of the week. When he finds out the price of his cheat ways, the cost is more than he can ever repay. Miguel is Ki’s neighbor and also her best friend. He is in love with her, and determined to make her his woman. So he begins to slang dope again. Will he gain her heart, stack his paper, and get out of the bricks for good? Or will his past stop him from getting out? Born and raised in Dixie Homes, Jovian’s baby brother Jaylin loves the ghetto life. He also loves the project chicks and fame that occupy his leisure time. No woman is off limits to him, and when a forbidden affair is revealed- Jaylin’s life and status will change forever. Tracy is Jaylin’s ride or dies chick, but she also loves the attention she gets from his friends. Struggling to prove her rank as Jaylin’s woman leads her to many dangerous scenes. She finds out that nothing is as good as it seems and the people that she trust is not who she thought they were. Will she be able to pick up the pieces? Or will she stay and fight for Jaylin? Liz is Jovian’s side piece, but she refuses to just be his Wednesday and Thursday part-time lover. She wants his all. When her plan to trap him backfires, she needs revenge. But how far will she go to be his one and only?

Issa Hood Love Story: Riley & Chance


Yona - 2018
    Her mother and brother’s death, alongside her father’s drug habit, keeps her from living life to the fullest. Saving herself for the right one and staying out of harm’s way for her seemed to work, but that all changes when she meets the guy begging for a chance to be in her dull life. Chance is your normal hood boy; fast money excites him more than anything. He takes everything serious and his always ready to go to war mentality is what keeps him in trouble. Crossing paths with Riley was never in his plans. Riley felt she would never find love, especially from someone so handsome, so kind, so settled; life has become so perfect. In her eyes, everything is beginning to fall into place for her loveless life. Riley quickly realizes how fast little problems can be blown out of proportion and made into major complications. As situations grow, becoming a victim to someone else’s problems take its course. Will Riley be able to handle the new life she has entered or will she leave it all behind her? Will she find her hood love or will the hood snatch love away from her, again?

Love & Hennessy 3: An Addictive Kind of Love (Love & Hennessy: An Addictive King of Love)


Carmen Lashay - 2017
    Will they finally get their happily ever after? Or is there somebody out there that refuses to let them be happy? Part three of this heart-pounding saga picks up right where it left off with Ghost still searching for answers as to who killed Henry and turned snitch. Will Tommie choose to let Rodney be apart of his child’s life? Or is that chapter in her life finally closed for good? Jasmine and Dom have an on again off again romance, that's mostly off because Jasmine is hesitant when it comes to giving Dominic all of her. Will she put her pride to the side and get her man? Or will she wait till it too little too late? Dom, fed up with Jasmine's flip-flopping love decides he's done with her for good. Will he stick to his word and kick her to the curb when a new love interest captures his attention? Or is the love he had for Jasmine too strong to just let slip away. Rodney, pissed off that his cousin not only stole his girl but has staked claims to his child, isn't so willing to let go of them both without a fight. Will he continue to fight for their love until he succeeds? Or will he finally give up and focus on his relationship with Kelly? The plot of this crazy story once again thickens as rules are broken, bonds are bent, and no one is to be trusted, as enemies become friends, and friends become a thing you regret you ever had. Jump back into the saddle and take another ride with the gang as Tommie, Ghost, Dom, Jasmine, and Rodney are once again racing against the clock to stay alive while they battle with lies, treachery, deceit, and a little thing called love. Each battling with their own demons, will everybody come out on top, defeat their enemy and manage to stay alive long enough to find their happily ever after? Or will they all once again find out the sad truth that all is fair in Love and Hennessy?