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Drama


George Sherman Hudson - 2009
    Tammy has everything she’s ever dreamed of, that is until she discovers she is not the only woman in her fiancée’s life. Lisa is a free spirit, who falls victim to a vicious attack by a scorned lover. Three very different women with one thing in common, their lives are filled with nothing but drama!

Hooked On A Jewellz Thug Lovin’


Khadijah J. - 2019
    From their desirable looks to their undeniable charm to their hefty cashflow all the way down to their charisma and their reputation, the Jewellz Brothers had women falling at their feet. A lot of women thought they had what it took to date a Jewellz, but they had no clue. Xion, Siyon and Sa’Kory Jewellz came with a lot of problems that an average woman couldn’t handle. Xion being the oldest brother, he paved the way for his younger brothers to follow in his reckless footsteps making them a reckless trio. But luckily for these three, they meet their match. In this story you’ll meet the women of the Jewellz brothers. They were all so different, but they had one thing in common and that was their love for the brothers. Ny’Kya, Jurnei and Hershae were best friends who had been through a lot and made it out on top. Unbeknownst to them they have something in common. They were all gone off a Jewellz thug Lovin. Little did they know it came with a lot of heartache and pain. When lives are threatened, and haywire erupts, it leaves some wanting to throw in the towel. Do they have what it takes to get through the tough times of being with a Jewellz? Or will they be begging to unhook themselves from the Jewellz spell and all the chaos that comes with it?

Dice


T.N. Baker - 2007
    Rollin' dice is an everyday hustle for Wasuan, and he's one of the best the hood has ever seen. No one can defeat him. That is, until he stumbles across a dude from the same hood named Tone who has just as much confidence, a little too much mouth, lots of cash to back it up, and a strong desire for Wasuan's girl. When Wasuan is challenged and the stakes grow high, he finds himself caught out in deeper waters than he can swim in, with Tone dangling three options: pay up, take your last breath, or sacrifice something much greater...his girl, Enychi. But when Enychi agrees to spend one night with Tone in order to save her man's life, she finds herself caught up in an unwilling love triangle like the streets have never known. Love, betrayal, lies, sex and money are just the beginning in this scandalous tale, where loyalties are put to the ultimate test. In this new novel, T. N. Baker takes the term "sheisty" to a whole new level.

Finessers 2


Lucinda John - 2014
    With everything so divided, will death bring them together? Or will they continue to finesse their way into more danger? In this gritty sequel betrayal is at its best. Who can you really trust when everyone around is trying to finesse you?

Daddy's Baby, Mamas Maybe


Tracee Boyd - 2013
    Family secrets and lies will be revealed and lots of scheming surrounding the lives of these two sisters will surface. Once the drama ensues and lies are uncovered, you won't be able to handle what happens at each turning corner.

Bitchery 4: Secrets We've Kept


Karmel Divine - 2014
    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.

A Gangster's Dream


Treasure Malian - 2014
    In a business where it is hard to distinguish friend from foe, Carmelo finds himself facing deception and dishonesty from those who were once closest to him. The fear of death lurks around every corner and Carmelo’s life is in constant danger! While trying to stay alive and maintain control over what took him years to build, he meets Dream. Dream is a breath of fresh air in Carmelo’s grimy and perilous world. She comes from a different walk of life and brings something refreshing to the table. It is true that every thug needs a lady, but can Dream be the one who balances out Carmelo's hectic life?

Gangsta Luv


Jazmyne - 2012
    Nae knows from experiences what it’s like to be in the streets. A guy in the streets doesn’t excite her; all she’s looking for is true love. Someone who’s gonna hold her at night and treat her right. She’s a woman in the streets and a straight freak in the sheets, who is more than willing to ride for her man when her services are needed.Jacques Spencer is Kash right hand man and best friend who’s tired of the money hungry bitches that’s after only his money. He feels all bitches are one in the same and feels that there isn’t a woman out there who will ever be into him for him. He’s tired of the bullshit but doesn’t give up on searching for love.Cherry is looking for a man who can give her all the things money can’t buy, love, affection, and attention. She had everything else. Those are the only pieces of the puzzle she’s missing. Being in love with a man in the streets is hard for any female. Beating cases, having shoot outs and being a ride or die chick. Take this ride with Kash and Jacques as they show y’all just what Gangsta Luv is all about.

Love Me Through The Rain


A'zayler - 2015
    Having barely escaped his traumatizing past, he’s on the track to success. He has everything that a man in his position could ask for except someone to share it with. Back when he was in the streets and not taking any of the women he encountered seriously, they flocked to him relentlessly. Now that he’s finally ready to commit, he can’t find anybody worth his time. Fed up with being disappointed, Dakota ends his search. Just when he’s no longer looking, love finds him. Prominent careers, bright futures, and people to enjoy it with, life is good for Rain, Summer, and Alex. Rain and Summer are two successful sisters that spend majority of their free time partying and living life with their best friend Alex. The three of them are inseparable until Rain meets a sexy young firefighter. Swept off her feet in love, Rain’s life takes on a totally new set of turns. With Summer and Alex involved in their personal love affairs as well, things gets even better for the trio. Although things are looking up and going exceptional for them, they all must take the time out to realize that the sunshine also comes with rain. Find out what happens when secrets are exposed, lovers are caught cheating, and everybody’s not who they claim to be.

The Ungrateful Bastards


T. Styles - 2015
    Styles (Black & Ugly, A Hustler's Son) with the benefit of her expertise! Funny, Dramatic and most of all highly entertaining!

A Hustler's Promise 2


Jackie Chanel - 2012
    The price they have to pay for the decisions they made as kids is steep. But the pair are ready to face whatever the streets bring them..as long as they have each other.

Allure of the Game


Danielle Santiago - 2009
     Twenty-year-old Arnessa didn’t grow up on the streets. But when her mentally ill mother abandons her and her older brother is murdered, Arnessa has no choice but to hustle just to keep herself and her little sister alive. Kisa “Kane” Montega, on the other hand, has a wonderful marriage, two beautiful children, and lives in a stunning home on the outskirts of Charlotte. Her cousin, Kennedy, has spent two years away from the volatile music industry, focusing on her children and building a solid foundation with her rap star fiancÉ, Chaz. But in spite of their success, both Kane and Kennedy are gravitating back to their old ways and the game they thought they’d left behind. After a chance meeting, Arnessa goes from being a low-level dealer to partner in their cartel. But the bigger their empire gets, the more haters they have to contend with—and the more each one of them stands to lose. Sexy, suspenseful, and unflinching, Danielle Santiago’s Allure of the Game gives fans exactly what they’ve been hoping for—a deeply satisfying conclusion to an unforgettable trilogy, packed with insight into the mean streets she knows so well.

Show Me Where Your Love Lies


Kelly Marie - 2018
     Meet Zion, Malik and Kaleef. Three men who all have different ideas of what love is and how they show it. Zion “Streetz” Hanks, who runs the streets of New York, loves Dream more than life, but he has a problem showing it. And after a while, she walks away. Eventually, Zion gets it together and shows Dream that she has his heart. But just as his home life comes together, his street life falls apart. Something that Dream knows nothing about. When it comes down to it, Zion will have to choose if his love lies with the streets or with Dream. Malik “Kid” Hanks is all about his money, and nothing comes before that but his daughter. With a chilled baby mother and all the women at his disposal, Kid is living his best single life. He soon realizes that being single doesn’t stop the drama with the women involved and he finds himself wanting a chilled happy life with one person, his baby mama Alianna. But just as he finally gives in to the love for her that he so desperately tried to hide, Alianna has found comfort in another man. Will Kid allow her to be with this other man, or will he show her that she’s always had his heart and he’s finally ready for something more than co-parenting? Kaleef “Slick” McVoy was in a drama filled relationship with his girl Bailey and things got so bad between them that they decided to take a break with promises of finding their way back together. Fast forward two years, and Kaleef is finally at a point in his life that he’s ready for a relationship and his thoughts go to Bailey. He knows she’s the best and only option, well he did until he meets Summer. She captures him in a way he didn’t expect and he finds himself falling head over heels for her. But there’s just one problem, Bailey and the promise he made to her. Will he do the right thing and follow through with the promise he made her, or will he follow his heart that points at Summer? These men all have different decisions to make and some are harder than they ever expected. Follow them and find out where their love really lies.

I Need A Boss In My Life


Jessica M. - 2016
    She had to grow up fast and learn how to use what she had to get what she wanted. As the young protégé of her mother figure and boss, Trinity Daniels, she finds out early on the power of what she has between her legs. Ren has been doing things her way and on her own ever since the one person she trusted let her down. Therefore, when she has an encounter with a real “Boss” she doesn’t know what to do or how to handle it. She does all she can to avoid him and put off the connection that they both feel. Due to the curve balls thrown in her life, she has no clue what love really is until she’s pursued by a man who doesn’t take no for an answer. Everything about Bryan “Boss” Stephens screams money, power, and respect. Anything Boss wants, he gets, and right now, what Boss wants is the beautiful, sexy, intelligent, Ren Wright. Even though they meet in a way that’s not likely for most, they hit it off immediately, and he knows right away that he has to have her. The only problem seems to be that Ren doesn’t know her worth and is truly putting up a fight against allowing him into her life. Will Ren allow her past issues and present lifestyle to keep her from being with Boss? Can she be the woman Boss needs in his life or will she cause him more harm than good? Boss will have to step his game up to show Ren what it is to be with a real man. Lies and secrets come to light when these two decide to hook up. Are they ready to face the consequences of being together? Can they survive the storms? Let’s take a ride with Ren and Boss as they travel down the rocky road to love... Boss may be just what Ren needs in her life.

Paid in Karma: A Woman Scorned


Meesha - 2020
    Their love for one another is strong and their sex life is incredibly hot and adventurous. Their bond seems impenetrable. But what will happen when Wes' scorned ex pops up, determined to cause strife in the couple's lives? Will her shenanigans expose a chink in love's armor? Or will Wes suffocate in all attempts to break up his happy home? While anticipating the arrival of their first child, the happily married couple’s world is about to get turned upside. Will the love Justice and Wes share survive the infidelity, deception, and all the craziness that comes along with it? Or will all hell break loose because the other woman is looking to be PAID IN KARMA?