Louis and built a new life in New York. Ten years later, they have it all or at least that’s what everyone believes. Black and Meesa have a secret - their marriage is falling apart. Meesa is doing everything she can to save it but some things aren’t always mendable. Then there's Kelly. Kelly puts her career before everything and it’s not because she wants to. Her man, Jaden, isn’t dependable so Kelly does what she has to do to keep a roof over her and her son's head. But temptation is on the horizon... Will Kelly give in? And what about Gwyn? Gwyn is a no nonsense kind of chick that cherishes her freedom. She comes and goes as she pleases but an old flame reenters the picture and threatens to expose past demons that Gwyn is determined to keep hidden. But once the door is opened, skeletons seem to tumble out. National Best Selling Author Keisha Ervin returns with the long awaited sequel to her critically acclaimed 1st novel, Me and My Boyfriend. Fast forward a few years, and look into the lives of your favorite characters with Pure Heroine, which will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

    As she’s bending it his eyes pop open and I move towards the bed, watching as he struggles to take a breath. Zoe smiles while tears roll down her face. I look on watching him fight for his life. He reaches out, trying to grab for Zoe and I grab a pillow from off the couch behind me and place it over his face. I press down hard. Zoe releases the tube and begins pressing down on the pillow with me too. We both press with all our might.

    

    

    That is until he met Charm Johnson. Charm had been single for two years due to an abusive ex and was scared to give Caesar together a shot. When these two decide to give each other a chance someone will stop at nothing to break them apart. Tragedy strikes causing grief and harm. when it's all said and done will they stay together or do they go their separate ways? Cassie gives you a tale of love, lies and deceit.

    

    Check Five Year Plan. Check Buy Home. Check Plan Wedding. Check Baby….??? In love with her fiancé and her life organized for Rachel Hendricks things were going as planned, but that all changes when life throws a curveball. Letting her guard down landed her here three years later ready to live her life with the one man who swept her off her feet until the unexpected happens shattering her picture perfect world into pieces. With a career he loves, being engaged to the love of his life, and some unexpected good news things couldn’t be better for Errick Martin. Errick realizes some things are too good to be true once the news is revealed of a baby…. Torn between staying or leaving Errick makes a rash decision changing everyone’s future. Will it make things better or worse? An accidental meeting with a mystery woman leaves a lasting impression on Saxon Carmichael. After running into the mystery woman, he finds himself with an attraction to her that he just can’t shake. Determined to find the relationship his heart desires, not perfect but containing a love so strong it is unbreakable, he goes after her. Fighting through the barriers around her heart, can Saxon prove that he will love her and someone else’s unborn child? What happens between two men and a woman when one never wanted to be a father, and the other one always has? Any man can father a child but when you love that child unconditionally… that’s A Daddy Thing

     Compton Banks is the sexiest most rudest man you will ever encounter that has just been crowned, King of Cali. When their worlds collide, they are forced to agree to live together in holy matrimony. After a fatal incident that left Cali alone with a target on her back, she has to secure her family business and survival by any means necessary. Not knowing that the man that is necessary will mean more to her than she intended. After taking over the family business, Compton is determined to make sure his empire thrives with greatness. Nothing or anyone could take his focus away from his money and his business. That is until Cali barges into his world and his heart. Both individuals never intended on falling in love but things happen. Was it just an agreement or will Love become a factor. Loyalty is tested, trust is broken and hearts are shattered. Will these two learn to coexist for the sack of their agreement? Or will they break ties and put their lives and their empires at risk? Find out in the hood fairytale of Compton and Cali.

    It’s not their fault I turned out to be a hoodlum.” – Giovanni “Grim” Re For Grim, even his name spoke of the constant battle that warred within him on a daily basis. His government name, Giovanni Re, was chosen specifically by his father. He wanted Grim’s first name to remind him that he was favored by God while his last name meant King. His nickname, Grim, stemmed from his past of being somewhat of a grim reaper towards his enemies. For a great deal of his life, Grim struggled with his good heart and evil mind, unsure of if he’d ever have a peaceful relief… until Havana. Havana Brooks has always been soft spoken and quiet natured. In her relationships that led to her being taken advantage of. In her career that led to her music being shelved while she watched her label mates gain the stardom she dreamed of having. There was a good thing about being so nice and sweet, though. It allowed her to be peace for Grim. As friends, Havana settles Grim and he builds her up. She nurtures him while he gives her a voice. He strengthens her while she weakens him. For those around them, Grim and Havana are a match made in heaven, but these two will have to go through hell to be with each other. *I’ll Give You Mine is the spinoff for If You Give Me Yours. Although both stories can be read as standalones, it is recommended that you read If You Give Me Yours First. This book does contain explicit language and an urban setting. If either of these things go against your personal preference, please skip this book on your journey for literary entertainment.*

    His hustle is on point and his movements are calculated. From the block to the boardroom, Isiah’s street smarts have earned him respect and success while he smoothly navigates both worlds. It should only make sense that matters of the heart follow the same blue print but he finds himself submerged into a complicated connection of deception and disloyalty. Lake Patterson learned early in life that family can be your biggest downfall. With family secrets like those she keeps locked away, how is it possible to stay grounded and find any resemblance of happiness? Trying to navigate and survive in the world alone, Lake’s only goal is to keep her head above water. There’s little to no room for anything else. When Lake and Isiah’s worlds collide they both feel a pull that can’t be over looked nor denied which forces them to open up in ways neither of them deemed possible, but life has a way of denying happiness to those who are casualties of the worlds that surround them. Sometimes you can’t break the ties that bind you no matter how much your heart longs to be free.

    The very same hood she craved but was off limits to her after the death of her father, one of the state’s biggest kingpins. Being released from the reigns her mother kept hold of, she finds her way back to the hood….and attracted to one of its most eligible ballers. Demonte is every woman’s wet dream…tall, dark, handsome and paid. When he crosses paths with Orchid, he’s determined to make her his. Eventually wearing her down, a one of a kind love begins that doesn’t go unnoticed. When jealousy, deception and envy come into play, lives are lost and the drama begins. Having lost the love of her life, Orchid struggles with picking up the pieces of her heart and raising a son on her own. After years of living in solitude, she emerges bigger and badder than ever….ready to take on life. When she finally opens her heart and again let’s love in, her past catches up with her and puts in jeopardy her happily ever after……or does it?

    

    Although they grew up like brothers, once money and envy entered the equation, greed took over and loyalty went out the door.After a deadly shooting, the streets of Philly were in an uproar and the lives of many people revolved around revenge. Gold digger Kee capitalized on the built-up tension; but before she could really enjoy the fruits of her labor, she was thrust into the middle of a street war with the cost being her life.Trust was not an option and revenge was the only thing anyone had in common. Paulie wanted revenge for his cousin; LB wanted revenge for his brother. They both had blood in their eyes and murder in mind; names were called while gunners lurked in the shadows. It became bigger than the almighty dollar and no one was safe.Philly won't be the same after you're a witness to Tony Story.Amazon: http://goo.gl/nGycFNook: http://goo.gl/ZwCMqiTunes: bit.ly/TonyStoryiTunes

    They both are traveling down two different paths in life but fate brings them together. For Breionna, it was love at first site but with Ziyon just getting out of a relationship, he's skeptical to jump into another. It doesn't take long before Ziyon realizes Breionna is exactly what he needs. But everything that's glitter isn't gold. Trust boundaries are broken and leaves both Breionna and Ziyon questioning if what they want and need is each other. Take a ride with this couple and find out if their love can withstand the trials and tribulations of life or if it's just better to let it all go.

    However, nothing in life comes easy and that includes love… especially with so many threatening, dangerous, and deadly obstacles in their paths to protect their family and their women. As soon as City and Akira had a taste of their happily ever after, it was snuffed away by her very own father. How will City avoid the charges that her father is threatening his entire family with in order to be with his woman? He doesn’t even have time to figure it out because he has to focus on clearing the Savage family million-dollar debt to the Columbians. Money finally matured enough to realize that staying with Zoe because of loyalty, was only hurting them both. Yet, now that their relationship is finally over, their drama isn’t. Zoe desperately tries any and everything to get her man back. She can’t stand the thought of him being with Bliss, but little does she know, Bliss wants nothing to do with him. Shamar was ready to stake his claim of the beautiful, Taraji. However, her obsessed, ex, Reggie, has kidnapped her. Shamar has gone from finding love to trying to find out if his woman is dead or alive. Suddenly, a pretty, established young lady falls into Shon’s lap right in the midst of him cleaning the streets of those that were disloyal to the Savage organization. He has never fallen for a woman, and when he finds out that she isn’t who she has portrayed herself to be, he probably never will. In part 2 of Every Love Story Is Beautiful, But Ours Is Hood, these brothers are forced to turn their savage ways up, as they fight to protect their brand and family. Will their relationships survive the constant threats of the streets? Hell, will their family survive?