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Say He'll Be My Valentine
Aubreé Pynn - 2019
Kaliah needed a break from her life. Antonio needed her. Arriving at the Canbury hotel, love was the last thing on either of their minds. After a busy year with her acting career and a need to reset, Kaliah James finds herself in the mountains of Montana unable to resist an enchanting stranger by the name of Antonio Clark. Antonio Clark is on his way to Portland from Philadelphia when his jet has to make an emergency stop. With Canbury being the only hotel for miles and his changed plans, his only option is to take the cards he was dealt and rest up for his flight home. His plans were quickly canceled when he met the beautiful, down to earth Kaliah James. Going against everything they knew, three days isn’t enough time together, but they make it work. An unspoken agreement lies between the two, what happens at the Canbury Hotel stays at the Canbury Hotel. After returning back to their normal lives apart, it becomes painfully clear that they aren’t meant to be without one another. Antonio wants every ounce of Kaliah, and Kaliah wants to live in the safety net of Antonio’s security. With their lives moving in two different directions, can they meet in the middle, or will the magic of the Canbury Hotel be a memory? Find out in Say He’ll Be My Valentine! *This is a standalone novel in the B. Love Publications "Say He" series. The books can be read in any order, and the characters/stories do not intertwine.*
The Diary of a Side Chick 2 (Side Chick Diaries)
Tamicka Higgins - 2015
Still reeling from the discovery that she's pregnant with Tron's baby, Desirae wrestles with how to tell him. When he finally agrees to meet with her, she soon learns the club owner is in no way the fairytale father she'd dreamed he might be. Desirae's illusion of the man is shattered as he attempts to convince her to get rid of their child. When Tron's ex-girlfriend confronts Desirae, their argument quickly turns violent, landing the two behind bars. Forced to spend time with one another in jail, they get to talking, discovering together just how manipulative and shady the man they share really is. The former enemies shape an alliance, vowing that Tron will soon pay for his infidelities. Will Desirae find the courage to not only stand up to Tron, but to become more for her unborn child than just some man's side chick?
A Hitta's Love: Wise And Nylah's Story
Jewelz - 2017
The owner of a known Car Wash, Wise encounters Nylah for the first time and every time thereafter she has him literally stuck. Tired of fighting his feelings for her he tries his luck only to be thwarted at every turn by his messy baby mama, Kawana. Kawana is the baby mother from hell. She lost custody of their daughter, Yokima after a serious lapse in judgment and as a result, she loses any financial claim to Wise's money. Kawana isn’t going for that and will do whatever it takes to get what she wants. Nylah, a nurse at the hospital, initially meets Wise at his car wash but later in the Club, the sparks immediately fly. She is still tied up with her current boyfriend, Vince but her heart left a long time ago. Now she just has to figure out how to get Vince to let her go and move on to what could possibly be her happily ever after. Sarah, Nylah's best friend moved to New Orleans to escape her boyfriend of 5 years. She wants to make a clean break from Taybo to pursue something with a new man who has caught her eye, Emir. But like they say, love just isn't that simple. Will Everyone get what or who they want or will they all fail and things end how they never expected it? Find out in A Hitta's Love.
Alpha and Armani 3: Capturing A Hitta's Heart
A.J. Davidson - 2018
Will they make it through or have they both reached their breaking points? Summore has loved Omega hard, and she has the scars to prove it. Will she finally come out on top and receive the love her heart has been longing for? Will Alpha's secrets come to light and put more problems on his relationship with Armani? Capturing the heart of a Hitta is not a task for the faint of heart. Armani and Summore will soon see that those hearts may be too much to hold on to.
Can't Trust Those Thugs 2: An Undeniable Love
Tina J. - 2019
She was arrested for allegedly kidnapping the kids and now faces jail time for something she’d do all over again if necessary. The mother has been around the entire time and not once mentioned wanted them. That is until Sapphire became involved with Croc. Her love for him is very strong and sadly, she has to make a choice on keeping Croc or giving the kids up. Juels had enough of Shae playing games about the child in question and takes matters into his own hands. However; the tension is in the air about the situation with Abe. Trusting his wife, he doesn’t force her to discuss the past. Unfortunately, curiosity gets the best of him and he finds out what he thought went down between Rachel and Abe was not made up. Finding them together, angers Juels even more which causes him to storm off, leaving his wife with Abe. Trying to run after him causes her more pain that a little. Croc is still fighting his own demons from the past and with his grandmother being the one who caused the suffering, he will do what needs to be done. In the process of celebrating the twin’s birthday, not only is the truth revealed on who killed their father, but he finds out who tried to violate Sapphire and hurt Ty.
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.
A Roughneck Turned Me Savage
A.L. Tate - 2020
Growing up an only child with her mother and father prevalent in her life. In love with her first and only boyfriend and getting ready to leave for college, Cassidy feels like life is perfect. A chance encounter with the most respected and feared family in Columbia. She finds herself being thrown into a world wind romance with a man that is liable to turn her world upside down forever. Will she be able to navigate these foreign waters with ease or will she capsize in the dark depths of the unknown? Kentrell Banner is known for his screw ‘em and leave ‘em demeanor. Thinking he has it all, he never complains about missed opportunities because he has never experienced them. Until he meets the beautiful and feisty, Cassidy Warborough. Being the person that refuses to take no for an answer, he goes full throttle trying to get Cassidy on his roster. Unfortunately for him, Cassidy isn’t one of his usual feats, so she refuses his advances no matter how thick the attraction. Finally weighing her down, he gets her to give into his advances, but at what cost? Will Kentrell be willing to give up his playboy ways to court the unfamiliar or will his spoiled and entitled behavior cause him to lose possibly the best thing that has ever happened to him? Candace Harris is a female who knows what she wants and not so much what she needs. Experiencing the perils of relationships through the eyes of her best friend, she finds herself uninterested in what they have to offer. When a strong minded and handsome, Malachi Banner comes into her life. She finds herself experiencing the lure of being that girl that experiences a happy ever after. Will she chance her heart and sanity for a piece of the good thing or will she chose to stick to what she knows and spare herself from the possibility of being hurt? Malachi Banner is not the man behind the name. Strong, opinionated with a hint of crazy, he finds himself intrigued with the likes of Candace Harris. Used to the fast life like the rest of his cousins. He can’t escape the strong attraction that he has to prove to Candace that good men do still exist, but will his attempts be a bust. Using his personality and suaveness to bombard his way into her life, she immediately friend zones him. Will he be able to way her down and change her view on relationships or will he forever be the friend?