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From Ratchet To Riches: A Hood Love Tale by Patrice Balark
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A Week With A Kingpin: An Urban Standalone
Lakia - 2021
In My Feelings Over His Hood Love
Khadijah J. - 2018
Growing up in a household receiving little to no recognition, she feels invisible to everyone. That is, until she runs into a man who makes her feel nothing less than beautiful, but unfortunately for her, he had an ulterior motive. Finally growing out of the relationship, she finds the strength to leave, but it comes with a price tag. Kato “Khaos” Karter was a well-known thug, that was sought after by every woman he’d ever encountered. From his height, stature, charming, yet, deceitful, features, to his pockets, he could make a woman jump with the snap of his fingers. One day he gets himself in a jam, literally, and just when he thinks there’s no way out, an angel in disguise saves his day. Just when Montejha swore off men, she finds her self entranced in Kato’s chaotic life. Kato had a busy lifestyle, and had no plans of slowing down, but he found himself slowing down for her. When you think you’ve got it all figured out, destiny tends to throw a wrench in your plans. Will Kato slow down and let love catch up with him? Will Montejha pick up the pieces to her broken heart, and allow his hood love to capture her whole? The answers are inside, buckle up, and enjoy this bumpy ride.
My Christmas Bae In Atlanta: A Novella
Twyla T. - 2019
With their dad already in jail for a crime he didn’t commit, the sisters only have each other to lean on besides Chantel’s boyfriend and best friend. On the same night of their mom’s murder, betrayal exposes itself, flickering more pain on the siblings. Even from behind bars, Charles Harris always looks out for his girls, even when the unthinkable happens. Forging his edge of protection around them, Charles sends Rocco McGee in to protect his baby girls. However, Rocco gets more than he bargains for. Not one to mix business with pleasure, this is one time that he will double cross that line if it means getting closer to the beauty known as Chantel. With all that has happened, love is the last thing on anyone’s mind. However, love just may be the one thing that brings joy to an otherwise dismal holiday season. Twyla T’s My Christmas Bae in Atlanta is a heart-wrenching urban romance novella that provides a little hope and happiness even when life seems to say otherwise.
Dope Girl 4: R. I. P.
Sa'id Salaam - 2015
Juan is playing for keeps now that he's discovered Cameisha betrayed him. Will he find out she is his sister? Will it matter? Now that the police have linked her to the Salazar drug clan they plan to take her down with them. A dangerous new enemy comes on the scene with Suave and Bilal. Can the crew forgive Dasia for her treason or will she fall victim to the crews mantra of death before dishonor? Cameisha has gotten in way over her head this time. This time uncle Killa won't be able to come to her rescue. Will she make it out alive or REST IN PEACE.
Christmas In The Trap 2: Miami Style
Zarkia - 2018
That was all too true for Mariah Lennox. She wasn’t expecting to fall for a Miami trap king like Troy, but his charm and gift of gab pulled her right in. Just when life began to fall together for Mariah, the past she thought she left behind resurfaced and her world was turned upside down. Will she overcome the circumstances of her past and live the life she deserves or will she live the rest of her life paying the consequences for her own actions? Will love prevail? Find out what happens in the finale of this intriguing, drama filled African American Urban Fiction novella.
A Hustler's Charm 3
Stephanie L. Partee - 2019
After an explosion leaves several injured, and hearts devastated, Priest and Charm are left to deal with the aftermath. Things become even more strained between them and they are both left wondering how much more their relationship can take. While they seem to be falling apart, many of their friends are oddly coming together. Some relationships may have to take time and blossom, while others don’t even seem feasible. Charm has to transition into a woman she used to be in order to find the answers to some of her questions. While Priest has to deal with enemies closing in on him from all sides. It seems when he deals with one enemy, two more pop up. When what seems like the impossible occurs, will it work out for the greater good? Or will misery continue to keep he and Charm apart? Find out in this shocking finale to A Hustler’s Charm.
December: A Christmas Novella
Dedra B. - 2019
After her mother was brutally murdered, she was forced to step up and take care of her two younger siblings. Struggling to make ends meet, she did the best she could to keep them above float. Working as a bottle girl at the hottest strip club in the city she runs into Meech...well he actually runs into her... Meech is young, handsome, and rich, unlike December, struggle was something that Meech has never had to experience. Not knowing how to deal with a woman with pride, it becomes a challenge to get next to December. Meech was raised to be persistent, never give up on something you want, go get it! With Meech’s charming approach and December’s high level of pride, they clash in the worst way. Does Meech have what it takes to break down the wall that December has built around her heart, or will her “I don’t need anyone,” antics push him away from her for good?
CAUGHT UP IN A DOPEBOY'S LOVE: GABRIELA AND LEGEND'S STORY
Carmen Lashay - 2019
That’s the exact tune twenty four year old Gabriela was singing when just two weeks before her wedding, she caught her fiancé in a compromising position with another woman. Depressed, ready to move on, and determined to make herself feel better, her best friends convince her that the best strategy for getting over one man, is to get under another. Will a few passionate nights with a handsome stranger be just what the doctor ordered? Or will that too prove to be more than she’s bargained for bringing even more stress than pleasure? Julian Santiago known to the streets as Legend is a retired street king who once ruled his kingdom with an iron fist. Having made it out the game alive and a billionaire, he lives life carefree with no drama, no worries and unlimited women at his beck and call. Not seeing himself settling down anytime soon, will a chance meeting with a mysterious woman have him rethinking his player ways? What will happen when the game he thought he left behind, sucks him right back in against his will forcing him out of retirement. Take an action packed ride with Gabriela and Legend as they battle through sex, lies,deceit, and enemy’s at every corner in this heart pounding mind blowing series. Will Gabriela finally get to mend her broken heart and find her happily ever after? Or will she bite off more than she can chew getting Caught up in a DopeBoys love.
Flexin' on My Ex With A Boss 3: The Finale
Jenica Johnson - 2018
The pain that Bash and his mama put her through turned her heart cold but she still had a soft spot for him. Yah-Yah does what every strong woman should do and that’s glow up to show him what he’s missing. Once she gets Bash completely out of her system, he tries to pry his way back in, and Yah-Yah is having a hard time being in the same space as Bash without getting her feelings involved. Bash was shocked when his ex-fiancé Esha walked back into his life and interrupted what he thought he had going with Yah-Yah. He’s forced to make decisions that most men shouldn’t have to make. Being the nice guy, he lets Esha back in his life. Bash finds himself battling with his heart until he’s forced to make a decision that some may not like. With his mama in his ear, he does exactly what is expected of a mama’s boy. Not only is he playing with his heart, but he’s playing with the woman he loves heart as well. Love is different for everyone but can Bash continue to love the woman he wants without anyone getting hurt? Take the final ride with Bash and Yah-Yah as they battle the world for each other’s hearts.
Lil' Mama Fell In Love With the Plug 2
Toy - 2017
However, that would be too much like the right thing to do for Rhamos and Yvette with their envious spirits. Real truths are exposed in the finale of Lil Mama Fell In Love With The Plug, however in all truths its always the person’s truth, their opposition’s truth and somewhere in the middle lies the absolute, uncensored truth. People always claim that they want someone to keep it 100% with them, but in the final installment, we will see if Yvette and Raheem will be able to handle this situation we call truth. Get ready to take this final ride with Yvette and Raheem to find out how Lil Mama Fell In Love With Plug, and if their relationship will be able to handle the consequences of what the characters have formed as their truth. One thing is for sure, though, Jabba and Tee always serve their truth with no lemon or sugar. Will Yvette and Raheem be able to handle their truths with no sugar coating or will they let it destroy what they have worked for?
Keys to the Kingdom
Ty Marshall - 2015
But with the longest tenured don on his death bed and the other families on the brink of civil war, greed threatens to destroy The Commission. Enter Marion Holloway, leader of the wealthy and prestige Holloway family, a shrewd and persuasive business man with strong political connects and stronger street ties. The man the FBI says is the most powerful black gangster in the country. With his oldest son, Mason, campaigning for mayor of New York City and his illegitimate son, Yasin “Sin” Kennedy, overseeing his lucrative drug operation, he is poised to seize control of the city. But when the war between the Mafia families hit close to home, the unrelenting power struggle between his sons, jeopardizes everything their father has built. Keys to the Kingdom introduces readers to urban fiction’s newest crime family, the Holloways, and the powerful legacy of tradition and blood, the seduction of power and the ultimate game of sibling rivalry.
Loving A Haitian Boss: Kaliya and Quasim
Natisha Raynor - 2017
Deciding to spread his wings and leave Miami, Quasim heads to North Carolina where he proceeds to make more money than he's ever seen. Making money isn't the only thing Quasim does. After he meets Kaliya, it doesn't take him long to figure out that she's unlike any woman that he's ever met. Quasim becomes smitten and is willing to do whatever it takes to get her, but will his violent tendencies be the very thing that scares Kaliya away? Prospect gets what he wants, be it from hustling or the ski mask way. He's out for success and doesn't mind putting his homies on. Prospect is a charming go getter with a bad temper, and he finds himself caught up between two women. Neither lady is willing to give Prospect up, and even if she has to scheme her way into his heart, that's exactly what Anastasia plans to do. The only problem is that with Prospect's temper, getting caught may cost her life.
The Calm to His Savage 2
Latisha - 2019
Envy breeds disloyalty. Anybody can be bought for a price.” ~Karisma Clipz thinks he has everything figured out. In his mind, if he takes over the streets, he’ll take over the world. Never once does he think about the toes he’s stepping on to get where he wants to be nor the lines that he’s crossing to get there. His actions not only puts his life in danger, but the lives of everyone he loves as well. Frenzy finds out that his whole life has been a lie, and this causes his first outburst with his aunt and the one he grew up loving as a brother. When a disastrous event happens, Frenzy loses his mind. Not only is he now at odds with his cousin, but he no longer feels he’s the one for Ajayah, which causes him to try and push her away. He has to make a decision to go against everything he has stood for in the last few years. One man’s greed causes a chain of events that affects the lives of everyone around him. Secrets are revealed, friends become enemies, lives are taken, and unspoken loyalty is tested. Not every relationship can be repaired, and not every chapter written in a book has been closed. Find out who will reign supreme in the finale of The Calm to His Savage.