Finally deciding enough is enough after losing the only person she held near her heart, she decided to leave her old life behind. Heading back to her hometown with her best friend, she finishes her career goals and celebrates a night out with her best friend in hopes to try something spontaneous. Only she got more than she bargained for. Tall, dark, handsome, and paid. Kojo was every woman’s dream and had been since he’d been in the streets. Putting them behind him, he ventures out to do something he’s always wanted to do, produce music. Not only does he start to produce, but he becomes a popular producer in the music industry. With more popularity, more women that flock, and the ones closest betray him, but he handles it accordingly. Thinking all women are the same, until he runs into a striking beauty at the club. Taking each other for a surprise, they both tried something out of their element only to yearn for the feelings they felt that night. Finally acting on what they feel for each other, they decide to take a step further than what was supposed to be a one-time thing. Only problem is, just when Janai thought her life was going great, a blast from the past decide to wreak havoc on her new journey. Kojo is no stranger to drama, so when chaos ignites, he goes back in guns blazing. Bodies will drop, blood will shed, and family will turn to foe and they will be left with one question, will Kojo and Tajanai’s love remain the same after the dust settles?

    Her love for Finesse is challenged along with her cohorts' loyalties and trust. Betrayal shows its ugly head from the ones she holds dear. She finally crosses paths with her mother and her vengeful stepfather, and now she is stuck with determining if she even wants her mother in her life and how far she wants to allow a relationship with her father. Swiss has managed to redirect the police and their investigation to another– but her enemies are still trying to bring her down. How much more is she willing to take before she explodes, seeks her quiet revenge, and retaliate in the most extreme manner? Best-selling author, Sonovia Alexander, keeps you on the edge of your seat as she comes to the end of this gripping series. Find out now if Swiss will meet her goals and survive the mayhem, betrayal, chaos, thug's rampage, and the bitchness that is at the forefront of her life!

    She has faith that her dreams will come true as long as she stays focused. Kampbell is unrivalled, her unique personality is what sets her apart from every other woman. When she meets Kenari Evans, she’s impressed by his efforts to get her attention but once she starts to like him back, he is reminded of one very important thing. He's married. Amina is the black beauty that stole his heart almost fifteen years ago. However, “I Do” wasn't enough to hold her down. She’s desperate to find herself and become a model at the same time. Amina would rather have fame than love and doesn't care if she hurts her husband in the process. After running off to chase her dreams, she soon realizes that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side..but will it be too late? Will Kam and Kenari have something special? Will Amina come back after she realizes her mistake? Find out in the standalone "This Could Be Something Special"...."

    Diamond is engaged to Gee, the man of her dreams. The only problem is he is in love with another woman. To make matters worse, Diamond has managed to fall in love. Her only problem is winning his heart. How will she do it? Red is starting to see that she jumped head first into this situation and moved way too fast. She insists that she doesn’t have feelings for Yazz and is only concerned with her money, but why does an extended visit from Yazz’s girlfriend, Frizzy, make her so angry? It’s only business, or at least that’s what she tried to tell herself.

    They soon find out how untrue that is. Meshach continued to hold in his feelings for the beautiful Camilla. He tried his best to keep her in the friend zone but how long can that last when it’s obvious that the two are attracted to each other? Is Diesel aware? When an unexpected event forces Soraya out of her home, Meshach invites her and her son, Mikey, to stay with him, in his home until she gets on her feet. With Soraya’s jealous ways, will she be able to keep herself composed living with the man that she truly loved? Octavious and Lauren seemed to be thriving and finally made it official becoming a couple but startling news will put their relationship to the test. After losing his brother, Chad, in such a tragic way, Diesel resorts to drastic measures to fill the pain and the void of losing his brother and becoming shunned away from the family due to his father. Will his methods to ease the pain take over him and threaten his relationship with Camilla? Will he ultimately push her right into the arms of a man that’s waiting for him to mess up? In this next installment, answers to secrets are revealed, new secrets are exposed and love and loyalty are tested!

     Levi, after his mother was sentenced to prison for killing his father, turned his heart cold at a young age. Growing up with the mentality making money and never catching feelings was his moto until Neveah. Trying to fight not only is feeling but The Feds, also when then try to take down all him and his boys built, can he handle the pressure? Rich girl Neveah grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth. When she meets bad boy Levi, she starts to realize her life isn’t as perfect as she thinks. Her and Levi grow close and she wants to break the shell around his heart, but will he let her? Neveah learns that being with Levi isn’t an easy task and she can’t have the world as she knows and him at the same time, which will she choose? Isaac (Ice) is with his long-term girlfriend, Desiree, and all she wants is his heart and for him to be faithful. Ice grew up thinking having a group of girls in rotation is the way to move and doesn’t see himself being faithful until he meets Kyleigh. Kyleigh, is loud and says whatever is on her mind. When sharing Ice becomes too much for her she breaks things off and sets her eyes on something new with less baggage. The only problem is Ice isn’t willing to let her go. When this love-triangle becomes overbearing, Kyleigh struggles to stay above water. Will she be able to move on and be happy? Jeramiah (J-Roc) is nothing like his friends. He wants to be in a healthy relationship, being in foster care his whole life, caused him to want love. He finds that when he meets Josie, but there’s one problem J-Roc has a secret he doesn’t want to get out. When Josie gets tired of the sneaking around, and secret text messages, she makes it her mission to find out what J-Roc is hiding, but they say don’t go looking for trouble because you might find it. The Feds are knocking on the boy’s door, but they don’t want to answer. With a snitch in their camp it’s putting the pressure on them to find out who before all they’ve worked is taken and they’re thrown behind bars. Will these three friends be able to overcome the challenges and keep the girls?

    He is also a dope dealing, big time boss from the south who is running Houston as if he’s the sheriff. With the only two people he trusts, his right hand man, Savino and his protégé Cordell, they run a very lucrative street business. Now that Trill is thirsty, he is looking for that one big score, so he can secure his lifestyle and leave the game altogether. Timing couldn’t be more perfect when he meets Cordell’s younger sister, Jewels. She is a gorgeous young woman with goals which is a fresh change from what Trill’s used to. Right away drama creeps in when Trill’s crazy ex-cuddy-buddy, Taya, gets wind of this relationship. Taya won’t let go, even though he’s made it very clear that he doesn’t want anything to do with her. This is a major blow to her and she reacts by beefing with Jewels. She vows not to stop until Jewels is eliminated from Trill’s life for good. Now Savino, unlike Trill, has a long time relationship with his girl Rayna. They have been together since they were young teenagers. She’s his loyal queen through thick and thin, but now she needs something more to make her feel complete. This all starts to happen when Jewels puts her on to a job and she begins to earn her own money.The newest of Trill’s crew is Cordell, who is proven to be loyal beyond a doubt. His only mistake is when he begins to mess with two jealous chicks at the same time. Now when he gets caught up, he doesn’t know who to blame.They all have something in common; they are all involved in Some Down South Thug Luvin’. All they have to remember is that it’s not always the way you go into the situation, it’s the way you come out…

    Without notice, it creeps up on you and takes over every rational decision you make. Without thought, you’re willing to do whatever necessary to be with the one who’s stolen your heart. Even if that means risking your life, and being cut off from family in the process. And for Vice, that was a loss Storm was willing to take. After giving up on finding true love, the handsome and captivating, Vice crosses the threshold of Storm’s heart. As destiny would have it, the couple contributes glee and cherishing moments to each other lives –putting an end to the doubts surrounding their union. Nonetheless, naysayers and skeptics couldn’t be more furious of the doting couple. While the two are building one another up, their enemies are plotting to tear them down. Death, disloyalty, and animosity fuels the schemes against Storm and Vice, but the two aren’t going down without a fight.

    Once the truth is brought to light, they’re left having to find a way to keep their family from falling apart. In a fresh relationship with Raven, Deuce is having a hard time balancing his family and love life—wanting to protect her while still worrying about his brothers’ dilemmas. Will he be able to handle the pressure of saving everyone, or will his juggling of their issues cause him to unintentionally push Raven into the arms of someone else? Saint is stuck in an engagement he no longer wants to be in. After his fiancé, Abigail, confesses to knowing about Lovely, she gives him an ultimatum that he has no choice but to accept. Once he realizes she’s always two steps ahead of him, he’s forced to push Lovely away... but for how long? Silesia has been playing a dangerous game with Ace and her boyfriend, Rion. When her secrets are spilled, and both find out what she’s been up to, she finds herself in danger of the very person she thought would protect her. When her savior becomes her enemy, will she make it out unscathed? Tre is breezing through life with no worries or woman problems. However, one spontaneous night with Asteria changes things. When an unconventional friendship is formed, it leads to much more than either could fathom. With families full of secrets, relationships full of gray areas, and hearts low on trust, things are bound to go awry. Will the King men be able to secure their futures with these four strong women, or will outside forces and snakes in the grass have the upper hand?

    She is beautiful, intelligent and has a bright future ahead. She should be enjoying her last semester of college, but she recently found out her boyfriend of three years, Eric Thomas, hasn’t been faithful. Kennedy is emotionally drained from dealing with Eric and thinks that she will never find the love she’s always dreamed of. When she meets the notorious Jaheim King, Kennedy feels like he is out of her league, but she is drawn to him immediately. Jaheim King is a boss in every sense. From a young age, he was groomed to be a killer. Jaheim worked alongside his father and uncle as paid assassins for some of the most powerful crime organizations in the country and he has more money than he could ever spend. The only thing that is missing from his life is someone special, but when he meets Kennedy his world is turned upside down. They are from different worlds but the chemistry between them is undeniable. He is everything she’s ever wanted and after one brief encounter she feels like has known him all her life, but will falling in love distract her from chasing her dreams? Will she be able to handle dating the boss she feels like she was created for? Join Kennedy and Jaheim as they embark on an unforgettable journey.

    She never thought she would be a victim of disrespect and betrayal but one day her wonderful life is turned upside down. Being faced with a decision of playing the fool or being strong Genesis chose her strength. Packing up and moving away from her friends and family she didn’t look back on the situation that could have broken her, but didn’t. They say the grass isn’t greener on the other side they wrote the story of Cole Benjamin’s life. After breaking up his happy home he begins to doubt the decisions that led him to his new life. The stress of Cole’s situation has him looking for a way out only to find he is trapped in this bond he created. What will he do when he finds out that getting his feet back on the ground may mean breaking all the rules? Demonte’ Collins is living large and doing big things. All he seems to be missing is a family to share his good life with. Monte’ is over the women who just want to pop it for some cash and who are addicted to just a good time. When he was about to give up he meets his new neighbor and finally finds a woman who holds his interest and maybe his heart. Suddenly his personal and business life intertwine and he will find himself fighting to save the love he never thought he would find.

    At what point, do you walk away and realize that you want better for yourself, and if and when you do leave, how do you deal with the loss of that person who was supposed to be your best friend? Ashleigh and Matt are at a crossroads in their relationship; At witts end Ash stakes claim on her life refusing to allow Matt to continue his doggish ways, not with her at least. And even though Matt is content on making her life a living hell for leaving him, Ashleigh doesn’t let that stand in the way of her and the sexy Dr. Ryan from taking things to the next level. Janay and Insane just can’t seem to get it right. While dealing with the loss of her ex, Janay suffers a series of emotions in which Insane can’t seem to handle. With his pride in the way of his true feelings Insane puts his feelings in a bag, focusing on his money completely abandoning Nay, or so she felt. Nay finds herself, fighting against herself, and the one person who happens save her is the least she expected. In this much-anticipated sequel love and pride seems to constantly be battle, resulting in shattered promises. Do let the pieces lay, or are they able to ‘Put them back together again?

    After finding out that once again the love of her life had taken advantage of her heart, Jaz packed her things along with her daughter and left town. Sick and tired of his games, she was ready to move on and with the help of a certain someone, whom was making it more and more easier by the day. That is until Jaz found out about Jordan’s kidnapping. Rushing back to town, she runs into the arms of a very depressed and saddened Justice. Battling between the love she still has for Justice and the growing feelings she has for her new flame, she finds herself in one tight situation. With dealing with the fact that Jordan is actually missing, Justice does whatever he has to, to get his son back. From killing to ripping the city to shreds, he still come up empty. It seemed like everything he did, he was doing for nothing. His son was missing and his girl left him. After fighting hard to try to win Jaz over, nothing seemed to work. He did everything in his power to get her back but when he finds out he has a long lost brother; he starts to question her loyalty. Not only did Jaz know about it, but he finds out that she was in between his sheets. Mya and Harlem had been through a lot. After finally getting rid of the problem at hand, they were finally happy and living together stress free… or so they thought. While battling with demons, Mya finds out she is pregnant with the devil’s seed. She was torn between honesty and burden; she doesn’t know what to do. It was either tell Harlem the devastating news or go against what he believes in and have an abortion. Which should she choose? Harlem is fighting hard to protect his family and to keep them as safe as possible but when the past and old love ones comes back from the dead, things take a turn for the worst. Join these two couples and few others in a jaw dropping roller coaster ride as they battle never ending secrets, lies, deceit, and treachery! Will they be able to battle whats being thrown or let it destroy everything they’re trying to build? Find out in part 3 of Treat Me Like Somebody!!

    She hid her scars from the world while she tried daily to be the best woman and mother she could be. Although her life had been nothing but complex being in an abusive relationship with her child's father, Darius, the abuse began taking a toll on her life daily. Zoweh didn't feel she would ever be able to escape the wrath of her worst nightmare. She had no attachments in Chicago to anything besides her daughter, and at this point, Promise was the only thing in the world keeping her sane. Zoweh never knew she wanted, no, need a boss; that is until she met the alluring Truth D'Stefano. With a flourishing drug empire that he shared with his brothers, Chosen and Legend, Truth was the man to see in Chicago. Nothing moved in Chicago without Truth's say so. He never had a shortage of money or women, and never planned on slowing down on getting to the paper. Truth was living proof that life wasn't always hardcore and that money makes the world go around. That all changed with one unexpected encounter with the unforgettable Zoweh. Chosen, the middle and most deranged of the brothers, made sure his name held weight in the streets. He was a 'fuck love, get money' type of nigga, and he made sure any woman he came across knew that. There was just one woman he couldn't seem to shake for the life of him. Legend, the youngest brother with the most to prove, had tangled a web for himself and his brothers that he wasn't quite sure he would make it out of alive. With his marriage and relationship with his brother's on the line, will Legend make the right decision? It has been a roller coaster ride for Truth and Zoweh since the fateful night they met. Will they be able to withstand and hold down that spot of being The Beauty and the Boss of Chicago?

    Despite his past infidelities, she pushes hard to make it work. A night of snooping brings out a few secrets that could destroy their love forever. But someone in her corner might be willing to take Bianca's pain away if she let's them. Damita Paxton had been dealt a bad hand. After losing her job and being forced to move in with her cousin, Bianca, she tries to start her life over and begin a new. But a secret that she left back in Atlanta not only threatens her happiness but her life as well. Sunset Richmond is in love with a man who may never love her the way she loves him. With two kids on her hip, all she desires is to be a real family. Is she doomed to being the side chick forever? Will anyone be able to find the happiness they so desperately seek or is this a setup for failure?