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Adored By A New York Drug Lord


Tya Marie - 2018
    An endless bankroll, access to the latest designer clothes, and the envy of every chick on the block are all part of her fantasies when she meets Ward, an up and coming dope boy. When Ward stakes a claim to the beautiful Normani, she accepts without hesitation, a decision she makes without considering the consequences that comes with dating a dope boy. The lifestyle Ward provides is as lavish as Normani expects, but she soon pays the price for being a thug’s solace when she’s the victim of a botched murder-suicide. Unable to return home, Normani is sent to live with her estranged aunt in Brooklyn. It is there that Normani lays eyes on a shiny red Lamborghini with no idea that its owner was going to change her life for better and worse. Uriah “Urban” Mackenzie has always been held in a high esteem throughout the streets, and not because of his charismatic charm, deep chocolate eyes, and politician’s smile. Urban is the head of “The Trust,” a prestigious crime organization known for running guns, human trafficking, and funneling millions of dollars in cocaine throughout the East Coast. Urban leads The Trust with an iron fist, refusing to allow anyone to one up him lest they deal with his wrath. He has New York City in the palm of his hand, with everyone bending to his will, except a bold and brazen Normani. Love has never been on Urban’s radar—even with a longtime girlfriend on his arm—but Normani’s beautiful eyes and damaged smile pulls him in. Soon Urban finds that he's willing to risk the life and legacy he’s built to see if the grass is truly greener on the other side.

It's Either Me Or Her 2: A Side Bitch Story


Tiece - 2016
    With a new hit single out, featuring a sexy rapper by the name of Yung Gunner, she’s certainly making waves of her own. She’s in a good place, and just wants to live drama free while enjoying her life. However, with Brooke using she and Chase’s unborn baby as a ticket back in his life, things can get real ugly at any given time. Chase is feeling good about the decision he’s made. Being with Rayne makes him happy and it keeps him focused. Now all he wants to do is be the hottest producer around, while taking Rayne’s career to the top. And with the signing of Yung Gunner to his record label the only way from here should be up. But dark secrets began to surface that threatens to end his relationship with Rayne and bring his entire empire down. Brooke is quickly learning that she can’t play with fire without getting burned. Skeletons in her closet start falling out all over the place leaving Brooke feeling vulnerable. With her ex-lover, Q popping up in Atlanta things quickly spiral out of control as she attempts to run from her past. There is only one problem with that. Q is not letting her out of his eyesight until he gets what she owes him and some. Will Chase and Rayne hold it together? Or, will Brooke find a way back into his life? Find out what happens when two women are both in a race for one man’s heart in, It’s Either Me Or Her 2.

Sweet Remedy 3


Genesis - 2018
    Kylei is seeing what it's like to be married to one of the most popular rappers in the industry. The women, the money, the fame and the heartache. After issues conceiving she is having troubles with holding on to her husband. Lux's constant infidelity is taking its toll on her and their relationship. With an impromptu visit back home, things change for Kylei but she doesnt know if its for the better or worse. With Jace Sinclair trying to make his way back into her life will her marriage to Lux survive before it could even fully florish? Lux is hurting and his outlet is getting him into more and more trouble. All he wanted from his wife was one thing and she can't even give him that. But that's not all that's bothering him. The secret he's been harboring is taking a toll on him as well; he has a secret child with his wife's best friend. Torn between his wife and the mother of his child, Lux doesn't know what to do. But what happens when the secret he's been holding in, is out in the open? Will his love for Kylei be enough to keep her around or will she be gone for good?

Our Love is the Realest 2


Shvonne Latrice - 2017
    Forced to choose between being loyal to her best friend and doing what she knows is right, Jonaya becomes quickly convinced of what her next move should be which is what she believes is best for everyone. But while the two best friends are conflicted on whether they should keep a dark secret or be honest, no one is preparing themselves for what will come when Waayil actually does find out the truth.In part two of Our Love is the Realest, the Goode girls return along with their current and potential significant others. Yikayla has moved on to be with the love her life, Waayil, but how will she react upon finding out the truth about her child's father Roscoe? Jonaya, when she's not dealing with the burden of carrying a secret, is still trying to suppress her feelings for her best friend Nusef. But when she finally realizes that she can no longer deny the truth, will it be too late? Rori is scared of getting hurt after being dragged through the mud by Gavin, and doesn't want to rush things with Eko. Will her hesitance push Eko away forever, or just into the wrong hands? And last, but certainly not least, Dree is living the high life with her new beau Sean, but she will soon learn that dating a man who gets everything he wants at the snap of his fingers, can definitely lead to some unsavory events.

Dream & Drake: A Cartel Love Story


Princess Diamond - 2016
    The product of a loving, middle-class- two-parent home, she knows nothing about going without the basic necessities in life. The life Dream lives, is exactly that to the less fortunate: a Dream. Gift-ed with the finer things, Dream’s only concern is finishing school and finding a good man who will someday make her a mother and a wife. Dream knows exactly who and what she wants and she refuses to settle for less. When she meets Drake, Dream is immediately swept off her feet and falls victim to his charm and irresistible touch. Drake is everything that Dream has ever wanted in a man and more than she ever expected.The moment Drake saw Dream; he secretly claimed her as his woman and made a vow to have her by all means necessary. Drake’s desire to have Dream as his own, has him willing to give up the life he lives in the streets and settle down. However, it’s not easy to walk away when you’re a Boss and others depend on you to survive. Drake’s brother Breeze is fresh out of jail after doing a two year bid and he needs his help. Marked as a weak link by the members of the Chicago Cartel, the crime family that raised and reared both Drake and Breeze, Breeze is depending on Dream to help him solidify his place in the family. Determined to show himself worthy, Breeze accepts the challenges required to earn the “Family’s” trust. Ready and willing to die for his seat at the round table, Breeze refuses to let any thing or any one stand in his way. However, what he didn’t prepare for was meeting Bey.Bey is beautiful-bold and straight forward. From the mo-ment she met Breeze, she managed to get under his skin with her, “no holds barred” attitude and slick tongue. At times Breeze finds himself wanting to slice her throat, at others he wants noth-ing more than to kiss and caress every inch of her body. The two of them discover what makes them complete opposites is the very thing that makes their connection just right.Drake and Breeze are on their way to having everything they ever wanted. From money to love. However, when you make your living off an illegal hustle, the road to success is tainted, often stained with blood and guarded by opposition and enemies who want nothing more than to take what’s yours. How will Drake and Breeze stand, when their enemies come for their lives and their money? How will Dream react when she discovers the shady side of Drake’s business? Can Breeze and Bey overcome their differences to become the ultimate power couple? Find out in this gritty, drama-filled, urban love story, presented by Cole Hart and written by African- American, author, Princess Diamond.

SHOULD’VE CHOSE ME


OCTAVIA GRANT - 2017
    As the old cliche goes, "If I can't have you know one will". This couldn't be more true as Kelli attempts to rid her best friend Symone of everything she loves, just to settle an old debt that Symone is not even aware exist. Kelli made it her business to become Symone's best friend as teenagers, simply because she knew a secret that no one, except the original parties involved, knew about. Now nearly 20 years later, "Operation Destroy Symone", is well under way. Will Kelli succeed in destroying Symone, or will her hard work backfire?

I'm Feeling Myself: Bad Bitches Only (I'm Feeling Myself: Bad Bitches Only 1)


Chrissy J - 2015
    Being one of the baddest chicks in Brooklyn, Elite used what she had to get what she wanted. All she needed was her money or so she thought until Genesis came along. Genesis' swag was impeccable and although he was falling for Elite, her reputation on the streets prevented him from making her his girl. Through the drama and turmoil, Elite and Genesis finally take a chance and make it official, but will it be too late for their love to prosper? Take a ride with this power couple and see how it all goes down!

Hard 2: Thirst for Blood


Anjela Day - 2013
    Everything the legendary duo has built is on the line due to the jealously of past loves, friends and even family. Obtaining money, power, and respect is never easy, but The Alton’s prove it that holding on to it is even harder.

From the Projects to a Rich Thug's Mansion


Sonovia Alexander - 2017
    She was born into a life of poverty that she never asked for. Her mother dropped her off at the local fire station as a newborn and her father could have been any of the local crackheads that she passed by on the daily. Jumping from foster home to foster home and living a life that gave her nothing, she was tired of it, she wanted more. She deserved more– she desired to live the life of the rich and famous.  Nothing was more memorable than the day she met Boogie. Boogie had the paper, the cars, the money, and the drugs that could help her with her come up– until an unfortunate turn of events happen to Boogie. There’s a new dealer on the block… and her name is Swiss.

I Can Only Love A Thug 2


Antoinette Sherell - 2019
    With the realization that her child has been in the very place she’s been running from, she now has to decide if she can deal with the potential threat that may arise if she stays. Meanwhile, Kiru is conflicted on whether or not he can deal with all Mischana’s baggage. From a truth that may tear his family apart, to old flames who can’t seem to leave him alone, he feels like he's in way over his head. Indonesia has been stuck in a relationship for years that he despises, all for the sake of his child. However, one unexpected encounter with Shreya has him ready to risk it all. When he finds out that his child’s mother has been living foul, he wastes no time removing her from his life. What he didn’t expect was for her to come back with a vengeance. With snakes in the grass and countless people dying to see them lose, will these two couples make it through the chaos, or will these thugs run out of love to give?

The Beauty & The Boss: Truth & Zoweh's Love Story


Krystle Yvette - 2018
    She hid her scars from the world while she tried daily to be the best woman and mother she could be. Although her life had been nothing but complex being in an abusive relationship with her child's father, Darius, the abuse began taking a toll on her life daily. Zoweh didn't feel she would ever be able to escape the wrath of her worst nightmare. She had no attachments in Chicago to anything besides her daughter, and at this point, Promise was the only thing in the world keeping her sane. Zoweh never knew she wanted, no, need a boss; that is until she met the alluring Truth D'Stefano. With a flourishing drug empire that he shared with his brothers, Chosen and Legend, Truth was the man to see in Chicago. Nothing moved in Chicago without Truth's say so. He never had a shortage of money or women, and never planned on slowing down on getting to the paper. Truth was living proof that life wasn't always hardcore and that money makes the world go around. That all changed with one unexpected encounter with the unforgettable Zoweh. Chosen, the middle and most deranged of the brothers, made sure his name held weight in the streets. He was a 'fuck love, get money' type of nigga, and he made sure any woman he came across knew that. There was just one woman he couldn't seem to shake for the life of him. Legend, the youngest brother with the most to prove, had tangled a web for himself and his brothers that he wasn't quite sure he would make it out of alive. With his marriage and relationship with his brother's on the line, will Legend make the right decision? It has been a roller coaster ride for Truth and Zoweh since the fateful night they met. Will they be able to withstand and hold down that spot of being The Beauty and the Boss of Chicago?

She Got A Thing For A Dope Boy 3


Tay Mo'Nae - 2018
    Not only is she at risk of being a single mom but her mom is still single handling destroying her life.Levi is battling mixed emotions when it comes to Neveah's pregnancy and an unwanted guest isn't making his decision easier. Will he be able to man up or will he let his past issues block him?J-Roc is also left with a tough decision concerning his wife and Josie isn't sure if she can stand by his side during it. J-Roc feels like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders and he doesn't know which way to turn. It doesn't help that Josie has a secret that's revealed and has everyone looking at her sideways. Now J-Roc is left questioning their whole relationship.Ice is having a baby. The only problem is it's not by Kyleigh. With trying to keep Kyleigh in the dark Ice is starting to feel the pressure of his secret weighing down on him and has to make a choice when it comes to telling Kyleigh or not.Kyleigh is still having doubts about her relationship with Ice and is struggling to save face in front of everyone. She wants to believe he's changed but when she keeps taking blow after blow she starts to think it's to give up. In this jaw-dropping finaleThe Feds have finally closed in on the guys, their relationships are at risk, and secrets are still threating to tear them apart. Will these couples be able to keep their relationship above water? Or will they all sink?

Put Me Back Together Again 2


Karma Monae - 2017
    At what point, do you walk away and realize that you want better for yourself, and if and when you do leave, how do you deal with the loss of that person who was supposed to be your best friend? Ashleigh and Matt are at a crossroads in their relationship; At witts end Ash stakes claim on her life refusing to allow Matt to continue his doggish ways, not with her at least. And even though Matt is content on making her life a living hell for leaving him, Ashleigh doesn’t let that stand in the way of her and the sexy Dr. Ryan from taking things to the next level. Janay and Insane just can’t seem to get it right. While dealing with the loss of her ex, Janay suffers a series of emotions in which Insane can’t seem to handle. With his pride in the way of his true feelings Insane puts his feelings in a bag, focusing on his money completely abandoning Nay, or so she felt. Nay finds herself, fighting against herself, and the one person who happens save her is the least she expected. In this much-anticipated sequel love and pride seems to constantly be battle, resulting in shattered promises. Do let the pieces lay, or are they able to ‘Put them back together again?

I Can't Be the One You Love 3: In Love with a Trap Lord


Jahquel J. - 2016
    The one to keep a straight face, even if she feels like she’s dying on the inside. When she finds out that her sister was shot by Kansas, will she keep her emotions in check? Or will Kansas cause a new Celine to emerge to protect her baby sister. The meaning my sister’s keeper never rang more true for Royalty and Celine. Always being the one to keep her little sister in check and offer her opinion, what happens when she just might be short a sibling? Along with dealing with her sister, she’s carrying new life. Will Celine be able to bond with her new child or will the fear of possibly losing another child block her from being a good mother? Zigz has all he needs when it comes to Autumn and Levi. Everything he didn’t know he wanted, he has. Except, a little secret he’s been hiding from Autumn. When Erica pops back on the scene, will Autumn be willing to keep her promise about not letting anyone get her out of character, or will she remind Erica about their last encounter? When Autumn finds out Zigz secret, will she still be willing to make it down the aisle and become the third Mrs. Capo? One thing is stopping her from walking down the aisle, the fact that her mother doesn’t know anything about she and her fiancé’s relationship. Will her mother accept Zigz or cause more strain on their engagement? Lord has been thinking about stepping out the game. According to him, he has stacked plenty of money and thinks it’s time to step out. But, will Sha agree with him? Will Lord’s loyalty to Sha allow him to hang up his hat when it comes to dealing with the drug game? One thing he wont do, is leave the game without making Kansas’s bleed. Royal and Mia are working on their relationship, except no one wants to be the first to admit their true feelings. Still dealing with the feelings he carries for Erin, it stops Royal from being all in with Mia. Will these two find their way with each other or will Royal go back to what he’s familiar with, even if he knows it’s not good? In this finale, everyone is tighter than ever and have only one thing on their minds – Revenge!

Shawty Fell in Love With A Rude Boy 2


P. Dotson - 2017
    Erica learns that falling in love with a Rude Boy isn’t easy. The boundaries of her relationship are tested when outsiders seek to destroy the love she’s found. Will love withstand the test, or will she fold under the pressure? Erica isn’t the only one who falls for a Rude Boy. Jade finds herself slowly falling in love with the handsome, yet mysterious Detective Keenan Elba. The loving and doting father of three managed to sneak past the wall she built around her heart. There’s just one problem standing in the way of their chemistry… his wife! Will these ladies truly find happiness or will Falling in Love with a Rude Boy prove to be more complicated than they ever imagined????