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I'm Down Forever, Your Rider


Tyrecka Liggons - 2016
    Instead of spending her senior year preparing for graduation and picking colleges, Harley found herself raising her five-year-old sister, Heidi. Although Frankie was there to make the load easier for the girls while they were dealing with the incarceration of their mother, she made it heavier.As if her home situation wasn't enough, Harley found herself trying to navigate through life's obstacles. Typical high school stuff, mean girls, popular guys, and a demanding course load. Being deaf didn't seem to win her any sympathy points.Just when Harley thought things would be the way they were forever, Barz entered her life. The smooth talking, popular guy who couldn't possibly be interested in Harley, except he was. They say people enter your life for a reason or a season. With outsiders working against them at every corner, Harley and Barz find themselves at a crossroad.Can the young lovers overcome the many obstacles they are faced with, or is their love seasonal

Tampering with A Thug's Heart 2


Coco Shawnde - 2018
    Louis with heavy news. He has to make a decision that possibly could cost him. It seems his past has come back to haunt him after years of maturing into a new man. Tiphani has been through a lot as it is, but the intruder that robbed Israel home is set on making her life more miserable than ever before. Being hospitalized isn't her only setback, and it's a family effort to assure she has a full recovery. Depression sinks in under her new circumstances that may be permanent, and it drives a wedge between her and Israel. Israel has to accept all the new changes and stand tall through it all. Nothing between the two feels like it used to, and they both can attest to it. Tiphani learns soon that with change, she has to make adjustments. The question is, will she be able to? Israel wants nothing but the best for Tiphani, even if he has to let the love of his life go free. But, then again, he knows he can't allow her to go too far. When the tension grows unbearable, Tiphani does the unthinkable that pushes Israel over the edge. Indulge in the turning events and see how problems are resolved as more fall through.

A Bad Boy Stole My Heart 2: A Detroit Love Story


Londyn Lenz - 2018
    Unfortunately, good days only last so long. Her world comes crashing down when Yatta believes Erin has been setting him and his crew up by working with her family. Erin has no idea what’s going on, and on top of that Yatta’s baby mama Cleo is claiming to be pregnant by him again. Dreka and Zamir were going strong considering Zamir’s mother and her drama. However, Tia would not let go of what she had with Zamir which ultimately causes friction between the two. When it’s all said and done, Tia just might be the one with the last laugh. Cassidy's fate lies in the hands of German, Alaric’s hardcore dad. German is determined to not let his son fall victim of love. His desperate attempt may have gone too far when he ends Cassidy and Alaric’s relationship before it even begins. Set-ups, trust, and lines will be crossed in this final installment. Find out if these young girl’s will regret letting a bad boy steal their heart.

All She Wanted Was A Rider 2


Kellz Kimberly - 2015
    Each couple has their own issues that they will have to work through if they want to keep their relationships strong. Ryan is trying to get over the heart break Enzo caused. Just when she thinks that she's found closure, Enzo tells her just who his baby mother is. The beans Enzo spills are too close to home leading Ryan down a path of confusion. Isiah is trying to deal with a mistake that was made. It could have changed his life forever. And, if that's not enough to deal with, a surprise enemy decides they want to play. Isiah has to figure out how to call checkmate before it's too late. Everyone's favorite couple, Alani & Ques are back with more problems than before. Alani is still holding back her feelings for Ques. She's scared to let her guard down and allow him to just love her. But with a turn of events, the love they tried to hide blossoms for everyone to see. Everyone in the crew has their own issues. Find out if they pull together to beat the odds in this highly anticipated sequel of, All She Wanted Was A Rider 2.

Good Girl With A Dope Boy Fetish


Porschea Jade - 2017
    But when he starts to feed the habit of one of his neighbors, he starts to realize he bit off more than he can chew. Will he be able to slow down and get his life on track before it's too late, or will he end up being another victim to the streets? All Zoie Neal wants to do is finish school so she can get out the projects and never look back. With a perverted step dad and an alcoholic mom, she does everything she can to achieve that dream, but one thing seems to be standing in her way: O'Hajee. What starts out as them being worst enemies soon blossoms into something much more, but his lifestyle is the complete opposite of what she wants out of life. Can she convince him to let go of all his dope boy ambitions, or will she walk away from the only person closest to her? Take a walk through the lives of these three as they try to find their way in life without losing sight of the bigger picture. Can they beat their odds, or will they get trapped in the one place they don't want to be?

Tell Me You Still Care: James and Liz


Tynessa - 2018
    Although the chemistry is still there, they both try to overlook it, thinking it will eventually fade away. Now in a ten-month relationship with the beautiful Delilah, James feels in his heart that she will be the one to replace the love he has for Liz. However, it’s not as easy as James thought it would be. For some reason, he can’t seem to get over Liz, and he struggles with telling her that he’s moved on. Will Delilah be able to handle keeping her relationship a secret from someone who James claims to not have feelings for? Dating outside her race wasn’t at all on Liz’s agenda until she meets the irresistible Rodrigo Santiago. Yet, there’s one question. How will James feel about her possibly moving on with another man? Will he be okay with the mother of his child entertaining another man, or will James let his fear of Liz loving someone else cause him to ruin his own relationship? Sometimes, it’s better to say what’s on your heart instead of trying to show it through actions. The words, I still care, may need to be spoken, especially in the case of James and Liz, who are so stubborn that they can’t seem to see what’s right in their faces.

Covered In Your Love


Nique Luarks - 2017
    She's been through some of the darkest times, but has always managed to tough it out and come out on top. Despite the sadness of her tainted past, Ryan finds happiness in Quan...even though their relationship may seem dysfunctional to others. Not only is he the love of her life, but he's the best friend she's ever had and the only family she has left. When Quan's selfish ways puts him in a position to je opardize everything they've built and how far they've come, Ryan must decide if their love is worth fighting for or if she should just throw the towel in. To Jaime, love is just another four letter word she avoids at all cost. For her, putting up emotional barriers is a sure way to protect her heart and keep her sanity. Though resiliency is the foundation of her life, hurt still runs deep in her soul. Meeting Nas, however, knocks her off her square, and before she can catch herself, she falls for his charm, wit, and undeniably good looks. Stuck in between following her heart and trusting her gut instinct, Jaime finds herself trapped in a web of uncertainty.

No Better Love: Hennessy and Santana


Diamond D. Johnson - 2016
     Hennessey and Santana have been in each other’s lives and best friends since the two of them were in pampers. Whenever you saw one of them, you would always see the other. What the two of them shared was a friendship, but they loved each other to death. While seniors in high school, they both have dreams of one day being able to get out of the hood. Hennessy’s dream is to become one of the biggest rap starts to come out of Miami, and all Santana wants is for people to sell her art work in their stores that she spends hours creating. While in high school, a bitter girl by the name of Chanel Lockett, who is head over heels in love with Hennessy does something spiteful to him that lands him in prison for five years. With Hennessy gone and no longer being able to physically be there for Santana, a lot of things take a turn for the worse. Five years later, Hennessy is back home and him and Santana are no longer able to hide the infatuation that the two of them have for one another. Little do they know that not everybody wants to see them together. Now, a famous rap star, finally being able to make Santana his girl, we’ll found out just how long their love will last before unwanted guests make many attempts to keep the two of them apart.

Onyx and Starr


Lady Lissa - 2016
    When he meets Starr, a cute and sassy little eight year old, he had no idea how much his life would change. With so much in common, the two quickly become friends. As a matter of fact, they become best friends. For the next few years, they continue to shoot hoops, help each other with their homework and just have good times. So what happens when they start to reach puberty? When Onyx gets promoted to the sixth grade and switches schools, while Starr gets promoted to fifth grade and remains in the same school, the two wonder if their friendship will remain the same. The two continue to bond and nothing changes, that is until Starr begins attending the same school. Onyx is now an eighth grader and star of their basketball team. Starr is also on the girls’ team and they are both excellent players. Mandy, a cheerleader at their middle school, begins to take special interest in Onyx during this time and the two become a couple. Their relationship blossoms and continues until they reach high school, even though Mandy has insecurities concerning Onyx’s relationship with Starr. After voicing her opinion about their relationship for a couple of years, Onyx finally has enough and breaks up with her. But Mandy is not going to give up on him and their relationship that easily. She begins to spiral out of control and make Starr’s life miserable. Onyx discovers he has feelings for Starr that are more than just friendly. He wants to take it to another level, but Starr is afraid of risking their friendship for something new. Mandy has a feeling that Onyx is in love with Starr, but she is not going to stand by and watch her man be happy with a homewrecker. Even though she and Mandy have engaged in several confrontations, some resulting in fist fights, Mandy still won’t stop torturing the one person she is sure broke up her happy relationship with Onyx. How far will Mandy go to end Starr and Onyx’s friendship? Will Starr finally follow her heart and accept the love that Onyx is offering her? Or will their friendship be ruined forever?

Blazing For His Love


Vaneecia - 2016
    At such a young age she has a vision. She wants to be a fashion designer and own her own string of boutiques. The only thing is Bella is sheltered. She is the youngest of four and the only girl so the outside world isn’t something that she has ever had to deal with alone. She’s never had a date and never been kissed. But that’s fine she has her ambition to keep her warm at night. In walks Blaze. At the age of 26 he has a string of clubs and real estate that afford him and his wife Shanice a life of luxury. The only problem seems to be that Shanice is only worried about the money. She doesn’t seem to give a rats ass about her husband or their marriage. Until Blaze’s focus is pulled by Bella who is beautiful inside and out. With all these obstacles Blaze and Bella could never be. Or can they make it work?

Never Stop Loving Me: A Houston Love Story


Kee Nicole - 2017
    Only focusing on school at the moment, she never thought she would run into an old classmate at her job. His type was what she vowed to always stay away from. He was the hit it and quit it type. People can change right? When he starts showing interest and showing her he wasn’t how he use to be, she debates on giving him a chance. Would it all be worth it in the end? Could Future be her soulmate? Future Monroe was well known in Houston, Texas by everyone, especially the women. Future has his eyes set on Fawn when he bumps into her purposely at the store she worked in. Making her go on a date with him, she finally let’s her guard down. When Future starts having feeling towards Fawn, he starts to doubt if he could be that man for her, especially when another woman is trying to make him love her…

Shadow of A Gangsta


Latoya Nicole - 2018
     Shadow Hoover, tired of living in the background of his brothers, decides to be trained by Lucifer his self. Wanting to make a name for himself, he decides to come out of retirement without his brothers. Gangsta has never been one to back down from a challenge... With Shadow looking to him for guidance, G looks at it as an opportunity to get back in the game... Shadow is now ready to take on his new job as a hit man, but the first job he takes jeopardizes the entire Hoover family. With his wife ready to leave, and his brother’s lives on the line, Shadow May have bitten off more than he could chew. All hell has broken loose, and an old enemy is back to destroy the Hoovers once and for all. Who will come out on top as the Hoovers are forced into one last hoorah.

An Iconic Love: A Hood Romance


Shaytreice - 2015
    She refuses to be like Faith or Pam and she soon finds out just how different she is from the two. Throughout her young life she manages to avoid two rapes, yet she isn’t successful at avoiding a few brawls with her very own mother. When she no longer wants to run to her best friend Ti-Ti and Ti-Ti’s mother, Mama Toni, to protect her, she finds comfort, support, and true love in Saginaw’s most eligible bachelor. She quickly learns the trials and tribulations that come along with a man of such status. Iconic: A maturing young twenty-five-year-old who has survived the streets and drug game and is still on top. He has been so knee deep in dealing with hood fame and keeping his legit businesses afloat that he hasn’t had time to truly focus on love. Everything is going well for Conic until love comes unexpectedly knocking at his door. Conic soon learns just how crazy falling in love can be. From falling in love with a younger woman, unexpected fatherhood, to crazy exes, Conic starts to believe he can’t win for losing. Iconic Love: There is a phrase that says ‘everything happens for a reason.’ For whatever reason, the universe brought Iconic and Love together, and together they are both determined to persevere through whatever comes their way. But do the two strangers turned lovers have what it takes to weather the storms that are brewing against them?

Mistress of a Boss: F$ck a Title We Have a Bond


Dedra B - 2018
    She paved the way for many young hair stylists by opening multiple hair salons throughout Chicago. With her main focus being her business, and trying her best to cope with the tragic death of her father who was Murdered in cold blood right in front of her, having a personal life is the last thing on her mind. That is until she crosses paths with the infamous La’Cari Gibson. La’Cari is in a lane of his own, being born into money meant nothing to him. He still put in the work to make sure his famille’s businesses ran smoothly. True to his wife Zoey, he made sure no other woman could even come close to replacing her and she knew it. Loyalty means everything to him, but once you break that, nothing will stop him from returning the gesture, no matter who you are! Zoey is the true definition of a trophy wife, young, beautiful, and well kept. She stands behind her husband in the most expensive stilettos, purchased directly from his account. Unlike La’Cari loyalty means nothing to Zoey if the money isn’t flowing, and she will stop at nothing to secure her and her man’s bag. Watch as this drama filled story unfolds, when lies, loyalty, and marriages are broken! Love can be a dangerous game, especially when you don’t know the consequences behind losing.

In The Arms of a Savage 2


K.L. Hall - 2017
    Raquel has always been one to play by the rules, but after her first taste of hood love, she drops her old life without a second thought, including her friends and the ashes of her last failed relationship. When her ex-fiancé, Derrick, comes to Miami in search of answers, she’ll be forced to answer the who, what, when, and why of her new life. What will she do when he asks for a second chance now that she’s already given her heart away to Law? She knows the savage in Law cannot be tamed, and it will only be a matter of time before he’s out for blood. Can she play her new role and hold him down, or will she leave Miami and go back to her old life? The most valuable lesson Law ever learned wasn’t from his parents; it was from the streets: whatever comes your way face it on your feet, come hell or high water. Now he finds himself enraged and in jail with his back against the wall. Law knows his set up was not random, but by design. All roads lead to Shiya. Although he's managed to stay clear of the judicial system thus far, he just may have to clean up the mess his brother created, even if that means doing a bid for a trigger he didn’t pull. As he prepares to beat his case, Law will become a menace on the streets of Miami, and show his enemies exactly why they call him “Law.” He soon becomes the most sought-after man by friends and foes, alike. It’s no secret that the only thing that has Blaze’s heart is the streets. He’s content with living his life on the edge, making sure his family’s empire continues to thrive, and the Calloway name remains respected. Blaze will always be his brother’s keeper, so when he learns of Law’s imprisonment, he sets out on his own path of revenge. Under his reckless exterior, he finds himself yearning for the love his brother shares with Raquel. When a one-night stand results in a positive pregnancy test, he is forced to put his priorities in order. Is he mature enough to wean himself off his fixation with exotic women and money? Just when Shiya thought she was going to become Mrs. Calloway, she experienced the most embarrassing moment of her life when he stood her up at the altar. Now all she’s left with is a million-dollar ring and a scorned heart. With rage as the underlying factor, she plans to settle her debt with the man who broke her heart and the woman she knows he left her for. When she opens Pandora’s Box, her devious plot could put more than just the Calloway family at risk. This love story is dripping with lies, bloodshed, and secrets, some stretching back over twenty years. When lines are blurred, it becomes harder for everyone to see who their true enemies are. After all, love is a strong emotion, but then again, so is hate. In the end, you’ll see if Miami’s new favorite couple can weather the storm.