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Created For A Boss: Jaheim & Kennedy
Mo Howard - 2016
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.
Wise 2: Giving My Love To The Plug (The Wise Series)
Mercy B. - 2017
But when I looked into your eyes, I was ready for war." During a tumultuous run-in with the law, Wise discovers a hindering secret that proves to be toxic to the union that she and Liam once had. While on the forefront, battling for Liam's forgiveness for her past transgressions, Wise is summoned to Federal court in order to answer for her illegal actions. After the dismissal of what was thought to be a grand proposal, Liam is disheartened at the revelation that his precious Wise has been detained by authorities. With her arrest comes a grueling surprise. Quick on his feet, he seeks the help of a well-known consultant, RaKeem. Elise's mental status is to question as she desperately seeks Liam's attention, willing to push every limit to acquire it. Unstable and ill-intentioned, she doesn't realize the magnitude of her mistakes until it's too late.
She Loves The Goon In Me
Brie Tolbert - 2017
Meet Wisdom “Wiz” Macchio, a well-known millionaire drug lord who’s the boss of all bosses. Head of the Macchio crime family, Wiz is ready to make his departure from the dope game and settle down with the one special leading lady in his life. After an unfriendly encounter with a striking beauty named, Rebel, it has Wiz letting his guard down and barging his way into her world, taking her soul by storm. With Rebel by his side, Wiz is blindsided by the perniciousness of his enemy, which just so happened to be standing right in front of him. Rebel Skylar Jameson is your typical around the way woman. A boss in her own rights and own one of the hottest tattoo shops in the city of Atlanta. She plays by her own rules and doesn't bow down to anyone, that’s until she meets the man the streets fear, Wisdom Macchio. A man whose presence is beyond majestic that Rebel has no choice but to fall under his tantalizing spell. However, Rebel has a few skeletons in her closet that intertwine and cause a dilemma that may cost Wiz his life, and a shocking revelation that he never saw coming. Travel through the pages of their world and endure the moments of intimacy, love, lust and mephistophelian desires. Find out why Rebel loves the goon in him, and why she may be the reason of Wiz’s untimely death.
When It's Real It's Forever: A California Love Story
Ke'asia Morris - 2016
Almost too perfect. Her life takes a drastic turn when she loses the closest person to her, her brother Saeed. With her world turned upside down she has nowhere to turn. That is until…Gionni, never was one to wear his heart on his sleeve, finds it hard to control himself when Nielle is around. As the younger sister of his best friend, he knows that she if forbidden but when a tragedy forces them together will he give into his desire for her? Or will he just let the love burn.Is Gionni the love that Nielle has been missing? Will they form a bond that will be forever? In When It’s Real It's Forever, you will watch the journey of real love as it goes through trials and tribulations
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
Loving a Jamaican Bad Boy
Tinera Latoya - 2016
They're in Jamaica, they are having fun and find new love interest.A trip that was supposed to be two weeks turned into a summer long trip, when the girls meet their love interest.Minah is the shy girl who doesn't know her beauty. She’s been the awkward pretty girl all her life. She's never gone to a party or even had a boyfriend. Minah is all about her school work and on the path to become a biomedical engineer. When Minah meets Kymani in Jamaica, she is letting go of the shy girl and breaking out her shell thanks to Kymani. Minah is slowly falling for him the more time she spends with him.Kymani is a girl’s dream. He is what every woman wants. Being the top Kingpin in Jamaica is the life he is living. Kymani have everything he ever wants in life, until he meets Minah. She is young, beautiful and rare to Kymani. He sets his eyes on her and on a mission to make her his. What was supposed to be a graduation trip to Jamaica, turns into love at first sight. Kymani would stop at nothing to have Minah as his woman.Back in America is Minah secret lover Jay, and older cousin of Keyariah. Jay has been in love with Minah, when she was the ugly ducking and not knowing her true beauty. Now that she has found her confidence and self esteem, Jay is willing to do anything to have her all to himself by any means necessary. Will Jay just let Minah slip out of his hands to Kymani, or will he fight for her love?Keyariah has been the wild girl all her life. Boys, partying, and more boys been her motto. She can't keep a steady relationship to save her life, and this has her second guessing herself. Is she worthy of a good man? Bad relationship after bad relationship has been her problem for a while. When she goes to Jamaica she falls for Tariq, best friend of Kymani. Will Keyariah find the perfect man in Tariq, or will he turn out to be like the other bad apples?Join Minah and Keyariah on their wicked roller coaster of finding that happy ever after love.
Patron on Ice: The First Couple of the Trap
David Weaver - 2017
She's highly skilled in the art of finessing the shelves of whatever store she decides to walk in. She's able to easily snatch several six figure items right under the nose of the salesperson without them even noticing. All is good, except she wants to upgrade her hustle so she could get more money. Reecy Pooh is Ice's best friend, and Rhondo's girlfriend. She's been doing licks with Ice for years, and they have it mastered as a tandem. Money isn't the issue however, as she's finding out that her greatest difficulties reside with her thinking that another man, a savage robber, could provide to her what her dope dealing boyfriend, Rhondo, failed to. Patrick, aka Patron is a hardworking man with a landscaping company-- He's also Ice's most loyal customer, buying items from her that he doesn't even need just because of the crush he has on her. Situations arise that put his loyalty to the test, and he's forced to make some difficult decisions. Jose, Patron's best friend and an illegal immigrant from Mexico, has helped him start his landscaping company from scratch-- risking deportation everyday, he fights daily to provide a better life for his family back in Mexico. He's doing well until both of their worlds come crumbling down. A classic street lit novel with betrayal and surprises popping up from around every corner. Cleverly written and laced with the slow-burning aggression of a passionate ride or die love story. Stacks on deck, Patron on Ice.
Baby, I Need Something Different 2
Prenisha Aja' - 2018
Now that Piper is ready to let her hair down, smile and enjoy life with her new man Rex, she finds out that it’s not as simple as she thought it would be to walk away from a narcissistic man unharmed. What Damian does to Piper leaves everyone in tears and Rex on a manhunt to find him, so he can send him to meet his maker. But if it’s not one thing, it’s another when Carla struts back into Houston after holding onto one of the biggest secrets, causing another bump in the road for Rex. Nevertheless, Rex never folds and shows exactly what it means to be a true stand up guy. With everything going on around them, we are all left to wonder will Piper be ok? Will Damian get what he deserves, or will he survive with the help of the women he cheated on Piper with? Grab the Finale so you can embark on a ride like never before, and find out if this story will end with a happy ending.
In Love With A East Coast Maniac: Grizz And Sundae
Jahquel J. - 2018
Paisley is in a relationship with Rome. Rome is in a relationship with multiple women, the streets and lastly Paisley. While she knows she deserves better, she sits by his side while he continues to disrespect her. Rome comes with a baby mother who isn’t interested in being a mother, a one year old and a hand problem. Paisley spends her day working as a dental receptionist and her nights raising Syria and Rome’s one year old daughter, Sayana. Manic wants Paisley. Paisley wants Rome. Manic has had his eye on Paisley for an entire year. When she finds herself inside his jewelry store pawning her promise ring, he sees this as his opportunity. Met with the revelation that she has a boyfriend. The mention of a boyfriend doesn’t slow down his advances toward Paisley. Especially when he runs into her and she’s sporting a black eye. While Paisley is trying to save her relationship, Manic is trying to save her. What if Manic is closer to her boyfriend than he thinks? Tweeti is adjusting to being a mother, wife and college student. With school taking up her time, she doesn’t have as much time as she would like to spend with her son and husband. Coming from nothing she’s determined to make her husband and son proud of her. When Jah starts acting weird, keeping late hours and getting caught up in lies, does she take a step back from school? Jah thought Zuri was gone when he proved that he didn’t father one of her twins. Except, Jah didn’t realize when you put skeletons in the closet they start to fall out. One Sundae is out of the mental institute and moved in with Grizz. She’s adjusting to her medicines and living with a man. Grizz is adjusting and learning about Sundae’s mental health. While he loves her and wants to marry her, he knows he has to take it slow. Marriage, kids and a future together seem so far since her mental disease stands in the way of that. Will Grizz and Sundae get to have a future together? As if Sundae’s health issues isn’t enough, Grizz’s ex pops back into the picture with news that tests Grizz’s heart. Will he help her out? Or is he still harboring feelings from how they ended years ago?
Wicked & Mecca 3: A Snow & Wynter Spinoff (Wicked & Mecca: A Snow & Wynter Spinoff)
Bianca Marie - 2017
Things have come to an unlikely turn for the worse. Mecca is fighting for her life when she’s confronted by Khamani and time is of the essence. Will she survive or will she succumb to her injuries? Wicked is in a state of shock. You know the saying you don’t miss a good thing until its gone, well right now that’s how he’s feeling. He proposed to his now girlfriend Angel but he keeps questioning whether or not he’s made the right decision. Wicked doesn’t know if he could live with himself if Mecca doesn’t make it, but he also doesn’t know if he wants to be with her if she does make it. He’s confused and his heart is tugging him in two different directions. Class is still dealing with losing the love of her life. she’s met the cocky, handsome, slick mouth hitta by the name of Bishop and truthfully, she doesn’t want anything new but sometimes what you want isn’t always what you get. When Bishop comes in and steals her heart unexpectedly Class doesn’t know how to handle it, she’s scared to love again from the fear of getting of hurt, but denying Bishop isn’t as easy as it seems. For Bishop, a man who is used to getting what he wants. He’s having a hard time getting Classie to see him for who he is. He’s open to love but he has a secret that may tear him and Class apart, he battles with coming clean to Class or never saying anything, but when things go haywire he will have no other choice. Follow these couples on their last ride as they try to figure out if they can mend broken hearts or should they let toxic relationships go.
Faded Off A Thug
Thai - 2016
To them, she is a model daughter, excelling in school and on the fast track to the medical degree that they envision for her. However, attending college in Miami, miles away from her overbearing parents in New York allows her to discover her true self. Unwilling to disappoint her family, she lives a double life. But when the handsome and charismatic Kyler enters the picture, things quickly go from complicated to nearly impossible. She tries her hardest to resist this thug, but it’s something about him that she just can’t stay away from. Their instant connection is so strong that it has her feeling things that she’s never felt before. What will happen in this tale of secrets, lust, and love? They say opposites attract, but will it prove to be a beautiful or bad thing?
A Hood Bully Stole Her Heart
Candi B. - 2018
Nineteen-year-old Ambrosia was beautiful, sassy and had the weight of the world on her shoulders. Instead of turning up every weekend with her bestie Rosa or spending a romantic night out with a man she was busy raising her son and trying to get off welfare. Her relationship with her sister Alexia was strained as they both tried to deal with the abuse and pain Ambrosia’s father caused many years ago. Santana “Saint” Blakely ran the city of Miami, along with his best friend Demarcus. Saint could have any woman he wanted but his eyes, were on the thick madame Ambrosia. He loved the fact that she wasn’t smitten like the rest of the chicks on the block. When he saw her, he saw a story and he was eager to learn more about her. Events lead to Saint and Ambrosia finally coming face to face and the chemistry is electrical. Ambrosia and Saint didn’t expect to fall for each other so fast, but the love was undeniable. Ambrosia is hit in the gut when she finds out that she has been betrayed by the one person who is supposed to have her back. When Saint empire in jeopardy he must make a choice that can change the dynamics of him and Ambrosia’s relationship forever. When truths are revealed, lies are exposed and heart break is inevitable can they pick each other up and let their love carry them through?
True Love Never Ends
K.B. Cole - 2017
Her mother abused and hated her. No matter what she did, it was never enough to gain her mother’s love or approval. Tyeis learned and a young age to hide and stay out of the way whenever her dad wasn’t home. But how much can one small child take? When what her mother’s been doing to her is exposed, everything in her life changes. Tyeis is sent to a foster home where things go from bad to worse causing her to shut herself off from the world. Choyce was raised in the streets. He had every plan to follow in his father’s footsteps, even though his mom hated it. Everything changed inside of him. Instead of being a happy, ambitious fourteen-year-old he becomes reckless. The only thing on his mind is revenge. He was consumed with rage that he didn’t care if he lived or died. Fearing for her son’s life and at the end of her rope, his mom sends him away. As much as he wanted to hate his mother for landing him in foster care he couldn’t. But he wasn’t going to let anything deter him from avenging his father’s death. That is until he meets his new foster sister. She never spoke to anyone but he knew she wasn’t crazy. When he looked into her eyes he saw hurt and sometimes fear. When he found out why he wanted to protect her. Every day it was eating him up inside. Should he stay and protect the quiet girl who’d stole his heart? Or should he continue on chasing down his father’s killers? When he turns sixteen he makes a choice. But it’s the hardest thing he’s ever had to do. Tyeis knows one thing, nothing good lasts for her. But when she finally gains her freedom thanks to her foster sister Trina. Life takes a turn for the better. She has a chance at living a happy life. But old demons die hard and trusting is even harder. With a boyfriend, she doesn’t love and a guy who makes her feel loved, she has her own choices to make. Tyeis has to learn that you can’t truly love someone until you love yourself. Will she be able to overcome the past and new hurts to become the women she wants to be? Take this journey with Tyeis and found out what happens when a girl who’s lost everyone who loves her fights to find her inner strength.
Promises from A Street King (Book two of the moore family)
Nikqua - 2017
Amara Flowers thought she had her knight and shining armor when she met Jaxon four years ago. The handsome chocolate man stirs something up within her. One faithless night, Jaxon made the biggest mistake of his life. He cheated on Amara and now she's gone out of his life. With two kids to think about and a broken heart, Jaxon about to do whatever it takes to get back his girl. No matter what it takes. He made a promise before and he will fulfill it. When it's all said and done Jaxon has promises to fulfilled. Follow Jaxon on his journey, Promises From A Street King.
A Boss Finessed My Heart
A.J. Write - 2018
She knew she had it all until life hit her right in the gut. Two of the most important people in her life betrayed her in the worst way. Getting rid of them is easy but picking up the pieces may be the hard part. Her guard is now all the way up. A vacation is exactly what she needs. A trip to a tropical island with a whole new itinerary changes her whole attitude on life. Jin is a boss who’s all about his money and his daughter. A chance encounter with a beauty leads to something he didn’t even know he wanted. He finds himself doing things he’s never done before but isn’t mad about it at all. He finds himself on an island during one of the most important times of the year for people trying to show and have a good time to somebody he knew didn’t really deserve it. With new relationships comes old flames. Somebody isn’t happy about this unforeseen union. Will Keya give something new a chance, or will she stick to her old ways? Will Jin be able to withstand the heat coming from dealing with something he’s never dealt with before? Or will they all end up being miserable? Read this story on lies, betrayal and new love. See how a boss finesses his way into one’s heart.