From Ratchet To Riches: A Hood Love Tale


Patrice Balark - 2019
    Family over everything. Or are they really? For the Young siblings, they are all they got. For 18 years old Mecca, the well-being of her two sisters and little brother is the only thing she is focused on and worried about. Graduating Valedictorian of her high school and getting accepted into every college she applied for, getting a secondary education is the last thing on Mecca’s mind. After a chance encounter to help out a total stranger, Mecca takes a risk that could separate her from her siblings. But will this risk serve as her downfall or a way for her to elevate their circumstances? For 17 years old Danielle, surviving her daily hell has left a bitter taste in her mouth, giving her an “I don’t give a dayum” type of attitude and mindset. Along with Mecca, Dani looks after her baby sister and brother, trying her best to keep them safe and fed. However, she carries a dreadful secret that eats away at her beautiful core, creating a rift between the bond she shares with her big sister Mecca. While everyone else is living their best life in nice clothes and shoes and with food to eat, the Young siblings do whatever it takes to survive the next second. When one tragedy hits, it seems like gasoline is poured on it, extending it to more areas of their lives, causing colossal damage in its quake. Will the Young siblings be able to hold on to each other and choose siblings over everything? Or will their struggle consume them, destroying their close knit relationship? Survival mode, painful secrets, contested love, blind agendas, and familial betrayal can be found in best-selling author Patrice Balark’s debut series, From Ratchet to Riche$, under Twyla T. Presents publication. Warning: This is a series, so this book contains a cliffhanger. Book one is highly intense, gritty, and spine-tingling, leaving the reader anxious for the next part.

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.

A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate


N'Dia Rae - 2018
     Life hasn’t always been easy for Chantè Sheppard. Growing up with an emotionally abusive mother, absent father and quirky personality left her ridiculed and teased when she was younger. Desperate to be perfect and become the most successful woman of her dreams, she buckled down and became a prominent attorney. Despite her career success, her love life has always severely lacked. When her fiancè of two years calls off their engagement, she decides that his life is no longer worth living. But a year later, she attempts at finding new love with someone from her past, Qassim. Things with Qassim go well at first but then take a dark turn. Chantè is obsessive with his entire being and will stop at nothing to make him hers. A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate is twisted, gut wrenching tell of obsession, love and drama. This is one book, you won’t be able to put down. This book also includes a bonus book.

Happily Never After: A Forsaken Love


Genesis - 2018
    The lives of Kamden, Rocco, Madison and Taylor are forever changed the moment Rocco Washington and Madison Adams first laid eyes on one another. Rocco was instantly mesmerized by Madison’s beauty and there was no way he was going to leave without knowing her. Fully aware that Madison is the daughter of his uncle’s nemesis, nothing could deter him from her. Taylor Kinney has been hurt before and has every intention on treating men the way they treat women. Taking a break from her demanding job, she goes home to Dallas in search of a much needed break. With her rotation of men in tact, Taylor is looking for nothing more than fun. After her sister gets involved with Rocco Washington. she comes in contact with the handsome and slick talking Kamden Washington. Is Kamden the man that can tame the savage in Taylor? Kamden Washington is the son of Kenny Washington, a notorious drug dealer in the city of Dallas. Trying to step out of his father’s shadow and get away from the family business, Kamden becomes part owner of Club TRU; one of the hottest nightclubs in Dallas. Kamden has his own issues when it comes to women. He’s never been disrespectful but no woman has ever been on his level to make him want to settle down; that is until he comes in contact with the mysterious, dark beauty Taylor Kinney. Witness the moments in time which lead four individuals on a roller-coaster ride. What will happen when the children of enemies come together? Can a union of that sort bring two warring families together? Or will family secrets threaten to tear them apart? Find out in, Happily Never After.

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...

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?

December: A Christmas Novella


Dedra B. - 2019
    After her mother was brutally murdered, she was forced to step up and take care of her two younger siblings. Struggling to make ends meet, she did the best she could to keep them above float. Working as a bottle girl at the hottest strip club in the city she runs into Meech...well he actually runs into her... Meech is young, handsome, and rich, unlike December, struggle was something that Meech has never had to experience. Not knowing how to deal with a woman with pride, it becomes a challenge to get next to December. Meech was raised to be persistent, never give up on something you want, go get it! With Meech’s charming approach and December’s high level of pride, they clash in the worst way. Does Meech have what it takes to break down the wall that December has built around her heart, or will her “I don’t need anyone,” antics push him away from her for good?

A Hustler's Charm 3


Stephanie L. Partee - 2019
    After an explosion leaves several injured, and hearts devastated, Priest and Charm are left to deal with the aftermath. Things become even more strained between them and they are both left wondering how much more their relationship can take. While they seem to be falling apart, many of their friends are oddly coming together. Some relationships may have to take time and blossom, while others don’t even seem feasible. Charm has to transition into a woman she used to be in order to find the answers to some of her questions. While Priest has to deal with enemies closing in on him from all sides. It seems when he deals with one enemy, two more pop up. When what seems like the impossible occurs, will it work out for the greater good? Or will misery continue to keep he and Charm apart? Find out in this shocking finale to A Hustler’s Charm.

Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace


Grad Marie - 2019
     Growing up in the slums of Fifth Ward in Houston Texas, the Davis brothers, Malik and J-Don, were taught the game at an early age by their late father, Big Ken, who reigned as the plug of their hood. Since the assassination of their father, these brothers are now running things in the city of Syrup. Little do these brothers know, someone is out to crumble the empire their family worked so hard to build. Are you ready for this five-star banging novel of secrets, lies, and deceit? Buckle up and get ready to be Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace!

Never Had A Love So Dope


Ro Monique - 2019
    She could never say she had a good day, just good moments if you could even call them that. With no love from her father that raised her, to an absent mother who loved her dearly but only when she was around which wasn’t a lot. Her big sister Maiya was the family favorite and didn’t have much time for her little sister because she was doing her own thing living her life. She was just simply here. But when tragedy strikes everyone’s world is rocked and things go from bad to worse if that could even be possible, and then comes a ray of sunshine into Maliyah’s life. Zaire didn’t even have a heart let him and his brother Khari tell it. They were just here for a good time when it came to these females. Zaire and his brother were thrown away when they were babies but rescued by well to do family who thought could buy everything. Zaire was attracted to Maliyah from the moment he laid eyes on her. The more he resisted the more he was drawn to her, but he was a fighter so he was going to fight it as much as he could and that meant to the very end. Maliyah had never been loved in life and not to mention this dope so she was beginning to feel like this had to be too good to be true, and maybe it was…..

She's Different From The Other Ones


DeeAnn - 2017
    So lets neglect the what ifs and make it do what it does.” Wale. Amari White is an amazing tattoo artist residing in Birmingham, AL. After a relationship that went south, she clung to being an independent boss. No man, no worries. That is, until she meets the man of the city, Roman Smiley and he sweeps her off her feet. Every woman needs a man that can yoke her up and lay down the law. Roman possesses a boss status and hood mentality. His grind is ambitious. What he says, goes. Could he be what Mari needs? Or is his lifestyle too much? Everyone has a secret they’re afraid will get out. What’s yours? Jersey Love is a nutritionist at the local Woman and Children’s hospital. She’s a single mother raising her son, Josiah and getting used to the new scenery of Birmingham. There’s just one thing; she’s harboring a secret. On the run from her past demons, she runs right into the arms of Sincere “Sin” Peters. Sin is gentle, yet demands respect. He wants to take care of Jersey and Josiah. However, it’s up to her to let him. Will Jersey allow herself to get comfortable and fall in love? Or will she run Sin away before it’s too late?

That Gutta Love 2


Latoya Nicole - 2018
     With unknown enemies and the police after him, Gutta has to race against time in order to win against the enemies that are after his empire. So much is going on around him and the walls are starting to close in. Seeking out an ally, he has to try and undo all the mess Brinx’s secrets caused the people around her. Will Gutta be able to rise to the occasion and come out on top, or will the lies and secrets of others bring him down?

Married to the Community D


Mz. Biggs - 2017
    In the back of her mind, she always felt that he was seeing other women behind her back, but that was something she could never prove. A turn of events on a day that was supposed to be used for her to relax her mind and free herself of all negative thoughts about her relationship, caused Patience to leave behind the weak version of herself that believed everything her husband said to her and fight back. Besides, a little payback never hurt anybody, right? Nova wanted to have his cake and eat it too. Nova loved Patience, but not as much as he loved women and sex. Being faithful was the furthest thing from his mind when he found it so easy for him to cheat. But, what happens when he's no longer able to hide his secrets? Through online chat, Axelle was able to connect with Patience. Patience was everything that he ever wanted in a woman and so much more, but he knew there was no way Patience would accept him if she knew his real background. Axelle wants to move forward with his life with a future that involves Patience. Will he be able to continue hiding his past from Patience? As three worlds collide, the secrets of the dark start to come to the light. Deception is revealed, revenge is sought, and new love is created. Will Patience be able to finally walk away or will she remain married to the man she now viewed as being the Community D?!?! Find out in this first installment of... Married to The Community D.

Never Stop Loving Me: A Houston Love Story


Kee Nicole - 2017
    Only focusing on school at the moment, she never thought she would run into an old classmate at her job. His type was what she vowed to always stay away from. He was the hit it and quit it type. People can change right? When he starts showing interest and showing her he wasn’t how he use to be, she debates on giving him a chance. Would it all be worth it in the end? Could Future be her soulmate? Future Monroe was well known in Houston, Texas by everyone, especially the women. Future has his eyes set on Fawn when he bumps into her purposely at the store she worked in. Making her go on a date with him, she finally let’s her guard down. When Future starts having feeling towards Fawn, he starts to doubt if he could be that man for her, especially when another woman is trying to make him love her…

Blackbone 2


Caryn Lee - 2014
    She is unsuccessful with finding her mother and on the verge of giving up. To make matters worse she is stressed out and tired of Smooth lying and cheating that she is prepared to leave him and raise her unborn child alone. An argument escalates and puts Ciara and her unborn child at risk. Will Ciara and her baby live? Smooth is trying to juggle three women and live three lives. Ciara has his heart. Kayla is business and pleasure. Rochelle shows back up from his past with a baby girl. Will Smooth be able to get out of this jam? Jasmine and Shawn are no longer sneaking around. Shawn is now creeping with a pretty young thang name Nisha. Jasmine finds out and put things to an end. Will Jasmine and Shawn last? Kelly is trying her best to accept the fact that Anthony could possibly have a baby on the way by Ebony. Anthony regrets having a one night stand with Ebony and doubts that the child Ebony is carrying is his. Ebony doesn't know who is the father of her unborn child because of her reckless behavior. She is upset that Anthony is in love with Kelly and tries her best to break up their relationship. A secret is revealed and Ebony life is turned upside down. Will Anthony be the father of Ebony's child?