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The Price of Loving A Boss 2
Kia Jones - 2016
Diamond is engaged to Gee, the man of her dreams. The only problem is he is in love with another woman. To make matters worse, Diamond has managed to fall in love. Her only problem is winning his heart. How will she do it? Red is starting to see that she jumped head first into this situation and moved way too fast. She insists that she doesn’t have feelings for Yazz and is only concerned with her money, but why does an extended visit from Yazz’s girlfriend, Frizzy, make her so angry? It’s only business, or at least that’s what she tried to tell herself.
Wise 2: Giving My Love To The Plug (The Wise Series)
Mercy B. - 2017
But when I looked into your eyes, I was ready for war." During a tumultuous run-in with the law, Wise discovers a hindering secret that proves to be toxic to the union that she and Liam once had. While on the forefront, battling for Liam's forgiveness for her past transgressions, Wise is summoned to Federal court in order to answer for her illegal actions. After the dismissal of what was thought to be a grand proposal, Liam is disheartened at the revelation that his precious Wise has been detained by authorities. With her arrest comes a grueling surprise. Quick on his feet, he seeks the help of a well-known consultant, RaKeem. Elise's mental status is to question as she desperately seeks Liam's attention, willing to push every limit to acquire it. Unstable and ill-intentioned, she doesn't realize the magnitude of her mistakes until it's too late.
Treat Me Like Somebody 3
Nikki Simms - 2016
After finding out that once again the love of her life had taken advantage of her heart, Jaz packed her things along with her daughter and left town. Sick and tired of his games, she was ready to move on and with the help of a certain someone, whom was making it more and more easier by the day. That is until Jaz found out about Jordan’s kidnapping. Rushing back to town, she runs into the arms of a very depressed and saddened Justice. Battling between the love she still has for Justice and the growing feelings she has for her new flame, she finds herself in one tight situation. With dealing with the fact that Jordan is actually missing, Justice does whatever he has to, to get his son back. From killing to ripping the city to shreds, he still come up empty. It seemed like everything he did, he was doing for nothing. His son was missing and his girl left him. After fighting hard to try to win Jaz over, nothing seemed to work. He did everything in his power to get her back but when he finds out he has a long lost brother; he starts to question her loyalty. Not only did Jaz know about it, but he finds out that she was in between his sheets. Mya and Harlem had been through a lot. After finally getting rid of the problem at hand, they were finally happy and living together stress free… or so they thought. While battling with demons, Mya finds out she is pregnant with the devil’s seed. She was torn between honesty and burden; she doesn’t know what to do. It was either tell Harlem the devastating news or go against what he believes in and have an abortion. Which should she choose? Harlem is fighting hard to protect his family and to keep them as safe as possible but when the past and old love ones comes back from the dead, things take a turn for the worst. Join these two couples and few others in a jaw dropping roller coaster ride as they battle never ending secrets, lies, deceit, and treachery! Will they be able to battle whats being thrown or let it destroy everything they’re trying to build? Find out in part 3 of Treat Me Like Somebody!!
Fighting for Our Love: A New York Romance
Kelly Marie - 2017
A beautiful woman who every man wanted but LaTroy discovers her beauty is only skin deep. He got with her because they looked beautiful together and because everybody, including him, wanted a beautiful girl. Six years later and he is miserable. She doesn't cook, clean; spend time with him or their 3-year-old daughter, Tiffany. After pleading with her to change, he finally has enough and leaves, vowing to never love a pretty bitch again. But an unexpected encounter, with the beautiful Amelia, has him head over heels in love, and never wanting to go back home to Aspen despite their families’ interference, especially his mother. She seems to have an unusual obsession with getting LaTroy and Aspen back together. Now that he’s found his soul mate in Amelia, he’s not willing to ever let her go, no matter who tries to get in his way; including Amelia herself. Follow LaTroy as he faces his biggest battle yet!
Falling For A Real Nigga 4
Kellz Kimberly - 2015
Kori has a very difficult decision to make. She's in love with two men that have both proposed to her. Yaz was the real nigga she fell for from the start. However, Yaz allowed non factors to come in and wreck havoc on their relationship. Kori ultimately found her safe haven within Zane. Zane is everything Kori wanted Yaz to be. Zane brings out the happiness in her that she has longed for. Kori will have to look deep inside her heart to figure out which guy she will want to marry. Just when it seems like everything is going good for Zahara and Danger, people from Danger's past start to pop up. Danger has to figure out who is coming around for the right reasons, all the while trying to be a family man. But, with Zahara by Danger's side how could he ever loose? Take the final ride as all the loose ends get tied up in this crazy drama filled, love story
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?
The Diary of a Side Chick 2 (Side Chick Diaries)
Tamicka Higgins - 2015
Still reeling from the discovery that she's pregnant with Tron's baby, Desirae wrestles with how to tell him. When he finally agrees to meet with her, she soon learns the club owner is in no way the fairytale father she'd dreamed he might be. Desirae's illusion of the man is shattered as he attempts to convince her to get rid of their child. When Tron's ex-girlfriend confronts Desirae, their argument quickly turns violent, landing the two behind bars. Forced to spend time with one another in jail, they get to talking, discovering together just how manipulative and shady the man they share really is. The former enemies shape an alliance, vowing that Tron will soon pay for his infidelities. Will Desirae find the courage to not only stand up to Tron, but to become more for her unborn child than just some man's side chick?
After Everything I've Done For You: A Chi-Town Soap Opera
Nicety - 2015
Despite his past infidelities, she pushes hard to make it work. A night of snooping brings out a few secrets that could destroy their love forever. But someone in her corner might be willing to take Bianca's pain away if she let's them. Damita Paxton had been dealt a bad hand. After losing her job and being forced to move in with her cousin, Bianca, she tries to start her life over and begin a new. But a secret that she left back in Atlanta not only threatens her happiness but her life as well. Sunset Richmond is in love with a man who may never love her the way she loves him. With two kids on her hip, all she desires is to be a real family. Is she doomed to being the side chick forever? Will anyone be able to find the happiness they so desperately seek or is this a setup for failure?
From the Projects to a Rich Thug's Mansion 3
Sonovia Alexander - 2017
Her love for Finesse is challenged along with her cohorts' loyalties and trust. Betrayal shows its ugly head from the ones she holds dear. She finally crosses paths with her mother and her vengeful stepfather, and now she is stuck with determining if she even wants her mother in her life and how far she wants to allow a relationship with her father. Swiss has managed to redirect the police and their investigation to another– but her enemies are still trying to bring her down. How much more is she willing to take before she explodes, seeks her quiet revenge, and retaliate in the most extreme manner? Best-selling author, Sonovia Alexander, keeps you on the edge of your seat as she comes to the end of this gripping series. Find out now if Swiss will meet her goals and survive the mayhem, betrayal, chaos, thug's rampage, and the bitchness that is at the forefront of her life!
Wynter
Trenae' - 2018
Her man ran the city, she lived in a home straight out of an urban fairytale, her bank account had no end and she was always rocking the finest of jewelry, clothing and bags. Women literally wanted to be Wynter, but all Wynter wanted to be was free. Loving Isaiah or Ice as the streets called, him wasn’t easy and came with a huge price. Wynter’s price was her best friend and sister, Rayne. Locking herself away from friends and the little family she had was Wynter’s solution to keep Isaiah’s violent behavior at bay. Being a prisoner in her own relationship came to an abrupt end and Wynter was finally able to be free. But not every fairytale has a happily ever after.
Meeting a man wasn’t in Wynter’s plans but that didn’t stop Supreme Harris from making sure those plans changed. The problem is, Supreme played by his own rules. Will Supreme be able to love Wynter pass the hurt or will he only help break her already fragile heart? With a new love on the horizon, people seem to forget that some love runs too deep to just walk away.
A Bend In The Road
Jean L. Kuhnke - 2019
For three years she endured his neglect and forced poverty until her presence was requested by the high and mighty in-laws. To her shock, she learned some disturbing news that put her in a sticky situation. Living a long way from any family, she was forced to direct her own path taking her even farther from the security of loved ones. Just as she was about to plant roots, she heard from her absent husband with a threat to find her if she didn't return the money his parents paid her to disappear. Again she was uprooted and went even farther west into territory where it would be difficult to find her.
My Trap King Promised Me Forever 3
Ebony Diamonds - 2019
Their mother, Heather, has done the unthinkable to their father, and the siblings must find a way to move on and keep their family together. Things have finally settled down for Princess and Priest, and they both look forward to a lifetime of bliss together. Through modern medicine, Princess finally has hope of becoming a mom, but when things don't work out as they'd hoped, the disappointment threatens to tear them apart. Now that Delasia and Vibe have found their way back to each other, their bond is stronger than ever but not without challenges. Eve is currently out of the picture, but she has skipped town with Vibe's daughter, and he will stop at nothing to get her back. Delasia's mother is back in her life, and she wants to make up for lost time, but everything isn't as it seems. Wessie continues to enjoy the life of a young boss filled with fast money and even faster women. Newly single, he has no plans to settle down until he encounters a young Queen who matches his boss status and player ways. Queen is like no woman Wessie has ever met, and she just might be too much.
Winnie
Michael Edwin Q. - 2020
From the best selling author of Fancy comes another most scandalous tale, often upsetting and disturbing.Resigned to the life of a mistress of a rich, white, Southern gentleman, Winnie decides that to better her life no sin is too great, no crime too horrendous, turning her back on man and God.