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Humbled By A Real N*gga


Lisa Austin - 2021
    

Love Shouldn't Hurt: Breaking the Chain


Meesha - 2018
    She's determined to do something positive with her life, and she doesn't want to use her body to get what she wants. On the road to attaining her goals, the young, strong-willed butterfly has overcame every obstacle that was placed in her path, except one, her abusive mother, DOT. Dot would've been better off had she been born infertile. The way she treats her daughter is nothing short of trifling. Kaymee's will is unbreakable. With the help of her two best friends, POETRY and MONTY, she leaves her mother's home ready to take on the world, but the world can be a bitter, cold place. In the midst of madness, DRAY appears like a the fairy-tale lover Kaymee has always needed to help heal her wounds. Can Dray do the impossible and show her that LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT? Or is Kaymee too damaged to repair? One thing's for certain, Dot stops at nothing to see Kaymee down and out, and dragged through the mud. Ultimately, who will have the last laugh, mother or daughter?

Black Tonya: A Women's Fiction Novel


Patrice Balark - 2017
    A victim of circumstance and deemed to be another poverty-stricken statistic, the odds were stacked against her and the hand Tonya was dealt since birth- displayed little to no hope. However, despite the forces against her and her lack of resources, Tonya managed to shuffle the deck and flip the cards in her favor. She learned to survive in the grimy streets of Chicago and gave herself a life her parents never could. Although she was the product of two beautiful disasters, there was a silver lining amongst the dark clouds; her grandmother and when she sees Tonya swaying in the wrong direction, she decides to step in. Determined not to lose her granddaughter to the streets, she ships her off to Atlanta with the hope of Tonya staying on the “straight and narrow”. But like a moth to a flame, Tonya seems to attract trouble and before long she’s caught in a twisted and deadly web that sends her running for comfort, in the only city she’s ever truly called home. Back in Chicago things are finally looking up as Tonya learns the truth about the man whom help conceive her and discovers he left her a small fortune. After all her pain and trials, Tonya finally feels she’s living the life she deserves. But when a new man forces his way into her world, will Tonya lose everything she’s gained, including her sanity? Or will the stranger help her become an even better woman? In Black Tonya, discover what happens when one woman’s dirty-little-secrets and family affairs catch up with her; and witness how that same woman’s determination to survive, led her down a path of pain, love, deceit and so much more. This African American, urban-romance by Patrice Balark and presented by Cole Hart, will keep you flipping pages from start to finish and leave you in shock.

THOTiana


Colby Durden - 2017
    A dirty ass, no good, trifling ass female that will jump on any dude. This term, originating from the streets of Chicago, is derived from the term, "T.H.O.T" which means "THAT HOE OVER THERE". Tatiana "Tati" Perkins, a young, ambitious and goal-driven college student, is a psychotic side bitch with issues. And not just daddy issues. REAL ISSUES. She gets off on ruining homes, even her own. Self-destructive, sex addicted yet cunningly intelligent, Tati is in possession of a deadly secret that will have yo ass go woooooooooow - this bish cray cray fa real fa real. Read more in "THOTIANA" by Quan Millz.

Bad and Boujee


Sasha Davenport - 2017
    Alaïa, Miracle, and Chloè have been through it all together, including relationships, heartbreaks, and their fair share of trials and tribulations. But things really take an interesting turn when a couple of equally troublesome bad boys fall into their path. If you enjoyed "When a Rich Thug Wants You", you'll love this coming of age tale, filled with love, betrayal, deception, and a closet-full of secrets that'll leave you shocked and in awe.

You Gon' Pay Me With Tears


Trenae - 2016
    Whether it was family or a significant other a broken heart was always the result in the situation. After her latest heart break Reign decided that she wasn't going to allow another person to destroy the heart she piece back together time and time again. Along side her best friend Purp, Reign makes it a mission to go on a getaway hoping to leave all of the nonsense behind. Unlike her best friend relationships never ran deep for Pup. To a person that is all about her paper, a break up isn't nothing but a stepping stone. Purp unlike Reign could careless about feelings or being love. For her money was the motive and as long as she had money then she was straight. But what happens when money isn't what your body yearns for at night? When Purp has an encounter that blows her mind she is willing to rethink her ways and give the love thing a try only to find out that love may not be ready to give her a try. Rello is fresh out of jail and ready to get into somethings that only he could get himself into. When he lays eyes on Reign all the bullshit he was on goes out the window. His main purpose quickly becomes making sure Reign never drops another tear. In the Spin off to The Sins of my Beretta, these new couples are faced with more than they barged for. With sister's Sin and Beretta in retirement the team is spread thin when drama both old and new are brought to the forefront. Will these new couples be able to cock back their nines & handle business or will they be left to pay the piper in nothing but blood & tears?

F#*k A Friend Zone


Jay Tha Writer - 2020
    They never cross that line with each other, but when Cupid’s arrow struck them, things change drastically. Both in their separate relationships, their friendship gets tested when being so close to each other causes trouble. Heaven wants to be in a relationship with her man, Reese, but can’t deny the feelings she has for Rome.He was struggling to find himself. Rome was fresh home from jail and determined to do something with his life. He’s putting everything on the line, and hoping that he could have his cake and eat it too. He doesn’t want to lose Heaven as a friend, but he also wants her to be happy. Temptations were getting to the both of them, and being in the Friend Zone is no longer an option for them.Tune in to this epic Standalone, and find out if Heaven, and Rome can come out on top. Lies are told, secrets are revealed, and jealousy comes into the picture. Will Rome and Heaven say F#*K A Friend Zone or will the hood get the best of them.

Gangsta's Paradise 2: How Deep is Your Love


Latoya Nicole - 2017
    A retired Kingpin and the most sought out contracted killer comes together to take down their enemies all while dealing with drama and betrayal from the women in their life. Is their love deep enough to withstand new secrets, lies, and betrayals?? Find out what happens when the untouchable finally gets touched. Who will come out on top Sin is still hiding and holding Paradise hostage and with each minute he knows that his time is coming to an end. Desperate to come out on top, sin seeks the help of an unlikely alli. Kenneth "Gangsta" Jamison continues to unravel as he wreak havoc to anyone that crosses his path. Still searching for paradise and his brother Suave he now has new enemies to deal with along the way... everyone he meets has an agenda to take him out or set him up. On top of everything else that Gangsta is going through he now has a war on his hands with the Garzon Cartel family but with everyone around him missing or dead will he be able to stand against them alone and win or will Lucifer's reign finally come to an end. Kendyl "Suave" Jamison is fighting for his life and even in a comatose state a new enemy lurks in the shadows. With no one knowing that he is still alive, will his enemy prevail with having no one to stand against them??

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.

The Power Family (A Bankroll Squad Book Book 4)


David Weaver - 2012
    This book is a part of a series, and the series is needed in order to understand. Thanks*Malcolm and Kyla Powers are the epitome of hood love. In the dictionary, their names and faces should appear beside the words loyalty and power. Instead, they are in the Philippines, on the run from the United States federal government, and the International Police (Interpol). If these agencies catch them, they will both face the death penalty for crimes they committed while running the criminal enterprise known as the Bankroll Squad. Malcolm and Kyla have been a thorn in the side of the FBI for several years; evading capture and pulling off several spectacular escapes. Frustrated and embarrassed by their inability to bring the infamous couple to justice, the FBI enlists the help of numerous individuals; from snitches to international bounty hunters. What happens when the Power Family meets two other powerful families, in similar circumstances as them? Two families from different parts of the world, with different beliefs and styles, who are on the run, and have been running for so long, that it s second nature. Two other families with so much power that it s almost the equivalent of 3 Bankroll Squads combined. Will the three power families team up and create a formidable union, the likes of which the world has never seen? Or will the three powerful dynasties clash and spontaneously combust? Find out, in this sizzling MUST READ novel!

The Replacement Husband


Tiffany L. Warren - 2014
    Even though Quentin gave Chloe twenty million dollars to leave quietly, she longs for love and hopes that a move to Washington DC will expand her options to a new elite crowd. When Chloe meets ex-NFL star, Dustin McArthur, she thinks she's finally met the man of her dreams. He's sinfully handsome, lives in an exclusive neighborhood in Georgetown and knows how to show Chloe a great time, all while being the perfect gentleman. Chloe is sure she's struck the jackpot with Dustin, and hesitates to tell him about her past gold digger ways. But while Dustin seems like the whole package, there are a few chinks in his knight's armor. A wild past has left him with four children by four women, his finances are in disarray, and the A-list life he leads is merely smoke and mirrors provided by his NFL friends and Chi Kappa Psi Fraternity brothers. When Chloe and Dustin's secrets are revealed, will there be enough love to cover their multitude of sins? Or will Chloe's replacement fall short of the original? This is a novella.

Cold As Ice


T. Styles - 2017
    Styles', Cold as Ice - Pepper Thomas is a straight A student living in a rough part of Southeast Washington DC, who manages to stay away from drugs, violence and crime. That is, until next-door neighbor and drug dealer Ice's home is robbed. With newfound evidence that can be held for ransom, can Pepper be as Cold as Ice?

He Exposed me to the Real, Now I Hate Lames 3


Natavia - 2017
    Kwenya and Ashanta are now happy and expecting their first child, but the people around them still haven't found their happily ever after.     Desi and Bishop are at the end of their relationship. A series of crisis seems to be the norm for the hood's favorite couple. With life changing events, the couple is left wondering if they should go their separate ways.   Serene, is now a newly divorced woman and expecting her first child. Her ex-husband is not ready to close that chapter yet and is doing whatever it takes to get his first love back. After tragedy strikes, will the two put aside their differences and remember why they fell in love in the first place? Another man is trying to win Serene's heart but will he succeed? Yolo is a ladies man and is known for his playa ways. Settling down is a challenge for, Yolo. That is until he meets the one person who challenges him. When Tragedy strikes leaving him fighting for his life, who will remain by his side?    In this last installment of the series, there will be a lot of heart break, back stabbing and finding new love. Secrets are exposed and so are backstabbing friends. Get ready to see how these men separate themselves from the real and the lames.

She’s Only 15 part 2


Shameek Speight - 2018
    After being gunned down during the opening of the center honoring her daughter’s memory, Yvonne awakes alive and more determined than she’s ever been to have the persons responsible for her pain and suffering brought to justice. Relentless in her quest to help other girls that find themselves in situations similar to Sophia’s and to bring attention to her cause, she’s gains an enemy in the Cartel; who are just as determined to eliminate the threat she’s become. Willing to risk it all, Yvonne continues in her fight, regardless of the cost; but will she pay with her life?

Every Trap King Needs A Trap Queen


Charae Lewis - 2018
    With a murder conviction looming over his head, Fonz has run out of options. He is desperate to escape his current situation, until he is presented with an idea to help get him released from prison. The only person that can help him with his present predicament is his fiancée, Stefani. Stefani loves Fonz with every fiber of her being, but she is unsure if she could participate in his ploy to get him released. She wants nothing more than to have him home with her, but the reality of what he’s asking of her is too much to bear. When trying to hold Fonz down goes terribly wrong, Stefani is placed in danger that may result in her death. Dash is a well-respected businessman that is all about his family. When his brother, Tres, falls into some trouble, Dash stops at nothing to ensure his safety. But when Tres decides to do the opposite of what Dash advises, he’s put in a position where his safety may be in jeopardy.