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A Tainted Hood Love 3
Coco Shawnde - 2018
The enemies they have accumulated along the way are no secret, and Cando brings forth the surprise of a lifetime, only driving the brothers to find him and end his life. With death knocking on Kasiah's door, it becomes a wake-up call for not just her, but everyone around her. With news she never expected, living sober is more than she can bear. Slugga finally is in reality with his feelings, but now he’s being pushed away. Siah has more battles in front of her than she can muster up the courage to face. When her breaking point wakes up not just her, but her loved ones too with her mental health, she has to make the commitment of a lifetime to survive. With new changes, it puts her and Slugs on a new journey with a second chance. But will the two be able to make it out on top or is the couple taking on more than their relationship can stand? Shonnie is determined to keep her life balanced. When everything else around her is going in all directions, school is her steady peace. When she meets someone new, Brasi is well aware of the new company. Shonnie doesn’t know who she’s crossing paths with but will soon find out. The question is, will Brasi care in the end, or will he solely feel the betrayal? Will he add more fuel to fire when he does the unthinkable? Inayah has to make the ultimate decision. Calling it a quits with Hood was something she had to do for herself at this point. Separating, the two grow in totally different ways. Hood gains another woman on his arm while Nay learns to be by herself. Just when the going gets good in Hood’s eyes, he left to call on the only person that can save him in the midnight hour. He learns quickly what he has in Nay, but will it be of any use at this point when she has become accustomed to doing it all on her own?
When A Savage Falls for A Good Girl 3: A Crazy Hood Love
Tina J. - 2018
Unfortunately; the drama doesn’t stop there. Her sons father is accusing her of not keeping their son safe and has vowed to remove him from the only place he knows as home. If that’s not enough; Kruz finds Sasha and believes Rhythm was aware of her whereabouts. It causes turmoil in their relationship; which is exactly what Zahra wants. Kalila assumed her worries were over when it came to Jamaica’s ex but the game with her has just begun. Trying to keep a low profile until Kandy is caught, she ends up finding Kalila in a place anyone least expected. In a race against time to get away, Kalila decides to take a different route home, which may lead her the wrong way. Kruz is fed up with Zahra and after finding out the secret she held over his moms head, he wants nothing more than to end her life. However; when they finally come face to face will he be able to do the exact thing he’s been waiting for, or will the love he once had for her make him rethink everything? Follow the crew in this explosive finale, and find out if A Savage Falling for A Good Girl is worth the trouble they’ve dealt with, or is it best to walk away?
Love Me or Leave Me Alone
K.C. Mills - 2018
Rude, uncaring, and sexy all at the same time, Mission is who he is unapologetically. Nothing comes before his money or his business. Now that he has conquered the illegal world, his cousin urges him to cross over into the legit side. Not liking change, Mission resists this new venture until he realizes the connection it has with someone he wants. Tayah Nolan! Tayah Nolan has always settled to make things in her life easy; this includes her fiance and career. Feeling like her life is stagnant, with some encouragement from her sister, Myon, she finally takes a risk that will change her whole life. Meeting Mission Alexander forces some big changes in her personal and professional life, but is she prepared to embrace either one? Myon Nolan is what some would call a free spirit. Living life day to day, she prefers things to just flow. This has caused her to stay with her boyfriend, Niko, even though she knows he constantly cheats on her. A quick run in with Navarro Alexander has Myon realizing what a real man is like, even before she wants to acknowledge it. Navarro Alexander, lawyer by day and thug by night, has been stuck in his situationship for far to long. He is comfortable where he is at, but in the back of his mind, he knows he wants more. A rough upbringing causes Navarro to care more than he should for people. Navigating through their personal and professional lives, these four must figure out how everything fits together. The puzzle won't be easy and will have each of them reevaluating things. As they go back and forth, there will come a time when they each think, "Love Me or Leave Me Alone."
A Ruthless Kind of Love 3
Latoya Nicole - 2018
Back from the dead, he’s raining havoc on everyone, including his own family. Not sure how to handle one of their own being their enemy, the crew starts to fall apart. Ruthless Mafia thought they could handle the Cuban Cartel with ease, but with blood fighting against them too, their battle became a little harder. With their family under attack at every angle and members being taken out, they now have no choice but to call in a favor from someone who was labeled a menace to society. They knew with their help the Ruthless Mafia would rise again. Having an ally put their minds at ease, but when their lives end up on the line, they hit a point of no return, and even they may not be able to save them from the war that is to come. Will this be the end of the Ruths or will some miracle allow them to come out on top? Find out in the finale of A Ruthless Kind of Love 3
A Beast Tamed Her: An Urban Romance
Cherice Harris - 2019
Caleb was her protector, but there had always been something else lingering in the background. Now, as adults, things heat up when friendly feelings jump out the window, and their relationship begins to get complicated when they take the step to become more than just friends. However, just when things are starting to look up, everything takes a complete left turn. Aaliyah and Yazir are like water and oil. They just don’t mix. Aaliyah is new in town, and the only thing on her mind is school and caring for her sick mother. But we all know that’s when Cupid catches up to you. Often putting a bad taste in each other’s mouths, Yazir and Aaliyah are forced to be around each other because of their mutual friends. However, when tragedy strikes, will they ultimately end up needing each other to lean on? In this dynamic series, enemies will emerge, leaving this group of friends struggling for air.
Mafia Boss's Unknown Black Daughter
Brittney Brooke - 2018
She was the light in my dark underworld… I’ve never tried to deny who I am.Where I come from.And who I’m expected to be.But I am not my don father.It’s on me to change things.Take the “family business” in a more lawful direction.But that’s not my only game plan.I have other unfinished business in this city.
And her name is Evelyn Davis.
It’s been almost sixteen years.And she’s haunted my dreams ever since I left.I knew it wouldn’t be easy winning her over again.Convincing her that I was on the straight and narrow.However, I wasn’t the only one keeping secrets…
Evelyn has a teenage daughter.
I’ve done the math.And the resemblance is uncanny.The kid’s mine.Now, no matter what it takes, I will close up shop.To hell with the consequences…
Note: Mafia Boss's Unknown Black Daughter is a steamy second chance romance between a mafia boss and his long lost lover.
Overdue For Your Lovin' 2: I Can Love You Better
Ro Monique - 2017
But did his lapse in judgement cause Arahn her life? Charnae doesn’t care about anyone but herself and she doesn’t care if everyone knows that but Kiki has got her just where she wants her to it an end to all of that. Haleem! Just when he had found love with Jean here comes hating Tyrell to mess it all up again. All the couples are back with even more drama than before!!
Just Wanna Mean the Most to You
Grey Huffington - 2020
Advance Reviewer's Thoughts "I loveeeee it! It’s beautiful and sexy af." "Everyone needs a Wolfe!"
You Thought He Was Yours
Denora M. Boone - 2017
She has a beautiful home and her bank account is no longer struggling. She knows that the success that she has been blessed with is only because of the God she serves. She just wishes that He would finally send her the husband her heart desires. Unfortunately, that prayer had yet to be answered because the man that holds her heart, is married to someone else. Bless Williams once had a promising professional career in the NFL but an injury in college caused that dream to turn into a nightmare. The one thing that made that defeat bearable was knowing that he had his beautiful wife Trinity by his side. She was there before the fame but once the limelight dimmed, so did the flames that she once had for him. As much as Bless prayed that God return His wife’s heart back to him and heal their marriage, he would soon see that the secrets that are exposed won’t allow it. Both Bless and Anya believe in the sanctity of marriage and wouldn’t dare enter into anything that God frowns upon. But what is a heart to do when it wants what it wants? Could Anya be the one that Bless was meant to be with and if so why had God sent Trinity during one of the most difficult times of his young life? Love is a hard thing to get rid of especially when you thought he was yours.
Lawlessly In Love
Mercy B. - 2018
The lack of attachments to anything other than the money that he liked to spend, unapologetically, assisted him in reaching his pinnacle. Women were a commodity that he frequently indulged in, but he never stayed too long or afforded them with too much attention. With an empire under his fingertips, his money and time are valued more than any aspect of his hectic life. The lone night, the one that fate leads him to the shared location with lowered lids and an elevated state due to the influence of marijuana, begins to decompose his perspective on the forbidden emotion. Gauge Morrison is simply looking for her forever, impatiently waiting for Mr. Right to show face. She’s gotten his occupation, demeanor, and beliefs figured out in that pretty little head of hers, yet she never expected her knight to wear red religiously, find comfort in his lonesome, avoid attachment, run a lucrative drug empire, tote a gun or two, or be one willing to risk anything for both his freedom and paper. She hadn’t imagined him being so lawless. She hadn’t fathomed he’d be Sosa Law. Happiness is accompanied by pain, and joy is the next of kin to sorrow. The venture to acquiring love for Sosa and Gauge is unmatched, undeniable, and unlawful. Gauge is forced to accommodate Sosa’s ruthlessness, as it begins to affect her personal life, while Sosa questions her loyalty and everything they are trying to obtain.
Constant Traveller R801168: At age 16 I went to sea
Rod Baker - 2015
Aboard ship, he finds his place—at the bottom of the stratified navel hierarchy. At sea he experiences storms that toss large ships around like twigs.Venturing ashore in unfamiliar lands, he runs for his life through a Senegalese village, kisses a man in Australia, is mugged in Tahiti, almost kills the third mate in Sweden and is captured by a woman in Vancouver.
To Love A Dope Boy 3: An Urban Romance
Antoinette Sherell - 2018
The past is bringing every deceit to the forefront, and it’s hard for Kolyon, Dortch, Ivy, and Gin to weed every snake from the grass. With Chris meeting his demise, their troubles seem over, but unfortunately, they have another threat right under their nose—mainly Ivy. When she’s taken by her own man, it’s up to Kolyon to get her and Legacy back safely. While Ivy is in danger, Gin and Dortch weave their own web of troubles that they may not live to tell. When Gin wakes up with a gun to her head, she’s certain that her secret affair has come full circle to bite her. With all their troubles brewing, no one has yet to figure out Chris’ killer. That one person is steady making moves without their knowledge, and just may be the match to ignite everyone’s lives up in flames. Will everyone make it through the fire unscathed? In this final installment, these two groups of friends will realize who is really for and against them... including each other.
Fallin' for a Boss 3
Lucinda John - 2015
With Stacks gone, she decided to take a seat on his throne and run his cartel. Out for blood, Lala turns into this ruthless bitch as she sets out to take over the drug game while carrying a baby bag. Life for Lala is going great until a new love interest comes in the picture and stir things up. Old enemies resurface as well as new ones with one motive; to take down the new queen pin. There’s only one question, is Stacks really dead???