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Chief and Freedom 2: Love In The Back of a Bando


Dama Cargle - 2017
    The consequences of their actions made everyone around them vulnerable to the wrath that was heading their way. Chief is riddled with bullets and his queen is missing. However, there wasn’t a man alive who was going to get away with shooting Lucci’s little brother and live to tell about it. He sets out on a warpath, and the entire state of New Jersey is his war zone. Anybody can get it. Things are falling apart with one enemy after the other revealing themselves and coming for the throne Chief sat upon. Freedom was new to Jersey, and since her arrival, the city has chewed her up and spit her out. Nonetheless, when Chief crowned her, she thought all was well with the world. She soon learns that there is a price that comes with being the wifey of the boss of the underworld. Because of Chief, she is now in the hands of the enemy where she endures the unimaginable pain. Things happen to her that she wouldn’t have wished on her worst enemy. Her captor is very familiar to her, and that leaves Freedom asking questions about what is really going on. Find out what happens when friends become enemies, and loyalty is tested. War has been declared, and the whole city is the battlefield.

Chosen: A Street King's Obsession


Sunny Giovanni - 2016
    But one thing Ramone knows is that a hustler is nothing without a woman by his side, so he pushes him to find a rider to make his wife before he can take his place as a leader in the streets. Diego agrees for the sake of earning the position that he was born to take on but when he meets a certain woman, things don't quite turn out the way he planned it. Christina isn’t the least bit glamorous and doesn’t give money so much as a second glance. The only thing on her agenda is caring for her elderly mother and working to provide for them both without any help. Unfortunately, Ramone isn’t the only parent who wants the best for his child. Regina, Christina’s mother, urges her to try to win Diego's heart in order to solidify their happiness. Christina isn't having it but she later agrees but her mother's plan backfires. When Christina discovers that she's not the only one fighting to be by Diego's side, will she fight or will she fold? Can she make him see the good in having less and not too much? Or will Diego throw away any intention of marrying to stay the bachelor that he loves being? Though these questions are answered, there are just too many people who hold knives, ready to either stab Diego in the back for his money… or slit Christina’s throat for the title she’s striving to earn.

Crowned 2: The Return of a Savage


Deshon Dreamz - 2017
    At a very young age, she acknowledged the natural boss that thrived inside of her. However, love… well, the illusion of love created someone different. With the discovery of her husbands’ infidelity, coupled with the ultimate betrayal of the loyalty that she has shown him, Ashura snaps, and now she trusts no one. Not even the man that she finds herself being pulled to in the midst of it all. Nacobi feels blindsided by everything happening around her. Not only does she encounter a man who she has deep feelings for in a very compromising position with her best friend, but she also has no idea who to trust nor who to believe. The man she spent the last few months of her life getting to know, trusting, and caring about or the only person that she has ever loved in her entire life, Ashura Trenton? Code Zero has somehow entered the lives of these best friends and flipped them upside down in a small amount of time. From the mystery of them, to the protectiveness, to the keen sense of knowing what to do and say in each moment to make them fall in love; they have them right where they want them… at the barrel of their guns. In this finale, the old Ashura is gone and has been replaced with a no-nonsense beast who won’t allow just anyone into her space. Her guard is up, her veins are out as the pain of the present drives her to the savage of the past. At her side, Nacobi is along for the ride, and down for whatever. They're willing to fight whoever for whatever, in order to keep their lives and all the things they’ve worked for in order. Lies, deceit, hidden agendas, baby mommas, alpha males and trained killers make Crowned 2 a finale that you do not want to miss.

Loving Wolfe: A Paranormal Romance (Falling For Wolfe Book 2)


Mya Denise - 2018
     Jonah must finally reveal his secret to Sage after a surprise attack on the house he fought hard to secure. Much to his surprise, her reaction is better than he could have ever imagined. Instead of driving a wedge between them, his secret brings them closer allowing him to worry about one less thing. Now he can put all his focus on his inherited enemies: The Baudin’s. They don’t ease up on trying to destroy his life. In fact they go out of their way to do the one thing he always feared: threaten Sage. That draws the line in the sand causing him to throw caution to the wind. Problem is, the Baudin clan is always two steps ahead and somebody close to Sage ends up being in the crossfire. Going after the Baudin’s full force may cost Jonah more than his relationship but his life. Is going after them really worth the risk?

The Secrets To A Hitta's Heart


Carde'l Edens - 2021
    

Trust and Issues 2: The Plot Thickens


Danielle Marcus - 2014
    The way that he walks, the way he talks, and even the way that he smiles turn her on. She has finally found her soul mate in him, and now that she left her dog of an ex-boyfriend alone, she and Co has plans to ride off into the sunset. But life is never that simple. With more drama than a little, the love that they share may just come to a fatal conclusion. Atlantis and Micah have the type of relationship where they always wind up back together. They have that forever kind of love, but, forever may come to an end when his ex, Danalle, decides that she isn’t letting go. Mya has been out for herself since the day she was born. But now that all her scheming has caught up to her, and she is forced to suffer the consequences, she begins to open her eyes to the error in her ways. But, it just may be too late, as her life starts to crumble right before her eyes.

Savior & Sycret: Forbidden Love


Jade Royal - 2019
    Terror and fear had consumed her in the wake of a tragedy but Sycret soon made a vow to never feel that kind of fear ever again. Committing herself to a team of bounty hunters and killers, Sycret hardened herself, forgetting all types of emotion. The hardened front she put on however began to blur the more time she spent with a dangerous killer on his own path just like she was on hers. Standing six feet tall, radiating power, and with a deadly stare that enticed her and frightened her at the same time; Savior Banks was as dangerous and irresistible as they came. Savior had long learned to hide and control his emotions until it came to Sycret. She stirred up the deepest darkest of desires for Savior that he never thought he could feel. Their lives had no room for love however. As an assassin love could come at a hefty price none of them were willing to pay. While Sycret and Savior battled with their own feelings, there was a huge secret lingering between them that was a vital key in the dynamics of their relationship. Would Savior and Sycret defy the odds and let love lead them together, or would the truth of their occupation explode between them, destroying their love forever?

She Gave Her Heart to The Realest


Yanni - 2017
    So when you find it you should keep it. Sometimes your knight in shining armor is wearing Timbs and some sweats. After finally graduating from high school and being accepted to the college of her dreams, Céline "Lala" Nixon, wasn't looking for love as much as she was looking for someone that she could trust. All she wanted besides success, was someone to be in her corner the way she'd always been for everyone else. That was until she met Kenzo. Constantly being showered with gifts, Lala thought Kenzo had changed her life for the better, but everything came with a price. Was Lala really prepared for the changes Kenzo brought to her life? Kenzo Chun was a well-known, well-respected businessman that wanted to have his cake and eat it too. His love for women began to cause turmoil in his life as he found himself in love with two women. Will his lies finally catch up with him and leave him alone? Nirvana was the true definition of a "ride or die" chick. Knowing that her fiancé was cheating on her, she still held him down. Her love for him and the lifestyle that he provided her motivated her to stick with him through it all. She was determined to one day be his wife and bare his children. To her, those other women didn't mean a thing since she was the one rocking the ring. But how much is too much for her to take when she learns that someone else has captivated her man's heart? Follow Lala in this twisted love story as she finally gives her heart to one of the "Realest" people she's ever met, or so she thought. Will she get that fairytale ending or will she be left broken hearted? Find out in this first installment of She Gave Her Heart To The Realest...

THE DIARY OF NANCY GRACE 3


Starlette Summers - 2014
    She has the mind of a child and half of it belongs to her best friend Krystal, Nancy's imaginary friend. Against her better judgement, Nancy goes back to the only place she knows and learns some shocking news. No one is safe, including Nancy. Read at your own risk!

What Bae Won't Do: The Next Man Will: Part 2


Genesis Woods - 2015
    When a couple of Jerome's many secrets come to light, will Semaj’s shoulder still be available for her to cry on? JaNair's trifling and crazy cousin Mya is still up to her old tricks and making Jerome hers is still her #1 goal. Will she finally succeed in getting the man who doesn't want her or will all that lying, backstabbing and blackmailing pay off?Twins LaNiece and ShaNiece have always been close, but with a new love on the horizon and your ex possibly being your sisters baby daddy, will ShaNiece lose her mind, or will the new man in her life make her forget about all of her troubles?Join some of the characters you love, and some of the ones you hate in this second installment of What Bae Won’t Do: The Next Man Will.

A Hood Boy's Love is Forever


Taniece - 2019
    Her mother Net leaves her on her grandmother’s doorstep and never looks back. As she gets older, Bambi gets to the point where she pushes everyone away to keep them from leaving her, except her boyfriend Doc and best friend Hershey; that is until Doc breaks her heart and she severs ties. She finds herself in a situation with the sexy, hood boy, Ari XL. The more Bambi finds herself pushing him away, the more she craves him and eventually gives in. Ari XL is the oldest out of three brothers. After his parents died, he took on the duty of making sure that his brothers, Nick and MoneyBagg were straight by any means necessary. He gets distracted by the beautiful slick mouth Bambi and immediately feels a connection to her, but she turns out to be more trouble than he bargained for. Hershey and her boyfriend Surge nears their one year anniversary with thoughts of his infidelities on her mind. Finally getting proof that he’s been cheating on her, she ends their relationship and finds herself in the arms of the handsome, gentle, and kind Nick. She finds out that Nick isn’t who he says he is and it leaves her at a crossroads. Bambi and Hershey both are broken and in need of that unconditional love. Will XL and Nick be able to give them just that? Or will their hearts end up shattered even more?

Stealing The Pastor's Daughter Pt.2


Edwina Fort - 2021
    

A Street Legend Worth Loving 2


Jenica Johnson - 2019
    With businesses booming and love blooming, they thought life was going to be great until the death of his mother. Lucky gets so busy with trying to get revenge that he forgets that he has enemies coming at him from every angle. Blessyn struggles with the thought of being pregnant after losing her son. Now that the biggest secret between them is out, the fight for their marriage has just started. Lucky tries his best to keep his life together, but everything around him is crumbling. The domino effect knocks the life out of Lucky. Perc and Merci are on two different pages when it comes to their relationship. He thinks that he’s about to build a family with Merci, but she still wants to be a hot girl. Merci is still up to her sneaky ways. Perc thought a baby would slow her down, but Merci had a point to prove, nobody was going to just make her a baby mama. Perc fought as long as he could to make things work with Merci, but the main problem in their relationship is still on a rampage, his baby mama. If she’s not stopped, Perc will never have another chance at Merci’s heart.

Held Hostage


Velvet Vaughn - 2020
    Held Hostage is an intriguing mixture of romance and pulse-pounding suspense.At the wrong place at the wrong timeBeBe Davis' career has thrived after an accident left her confined to a wheelchair. As the office manager of the bustling COBRA Securities offices, she works her magic daily to support the agents and is adored by everyone. She's perfectly happy until Tank Hale walks in the door and she realizes what's been missing from her life. Love.Tank lost his leg in Afghanistan and his heart to BeBe the moment he met her. Before he can act on his feelings, he discovers her life is in danger. Acting on a hunch, he races to find her. With time running out, an already tense situation becomes explosive. If Tank’s too late, he runs the risk of losing BeBe before he ever had her.

Red Bottom Bitches 2


Cole Hart - 2013
    With her two besties Trish and Moet down for whatever, they come up with an even better plan by putting the warden of the prison down on the lick. They had to turn up the volume a few more notches after realizing that they had all been played. Now with their money right, Gucci Red has one thing on her mind and that's searching high and low for revenge against Cartier and Madam. Will they locate them or will they take their money and Red Bottoms and retire while they're ahead?