By the time she figured out her true position, she was already in too deep. Everything changed when he announced he was leaving the mother of his children to start a family with her. When she learns Messiah has been lying yet again, and is actually married, will she continue to settle for a supporting role, or bow out gracefully?  Bria has been with King, a handsome street hustler, for a decade, but he still hasn't put a ring on it. In-between dealing with his baby momma drama, infidelity, and countless lies, she's remained down for him as his Queen. However, her patience is beginning to wear thin as more skeletons start falling out of his closet. Bria toys with the idea of giving him a taste of his own medicine but can she actually go through with it?  Armani has a life most women would envy: a million dollar lifestyle, a beautiful family, and most importantly, a thirteen carat wedding ring. Now she wants nothing more than to plan a storybook wedding and live happily ever after, but life has other plans. After discovering her man isn’t who she thought he was, she finds herself faced with a hard decision. Can she forgive him for the sake of her family? Heaven is struggling to take care of her daughter without any financial support from her ex, a rapper named Stacks. Their romance ended around the same time as his career, but the two co-parent in the same house to save money. Stacks wants nothing more than to get back together but Heaven is finding herself unexpectedly falling in love with her best friend Ace...

    Drugs and large sums of money are found at the scene. Several days later, in a Malibu mansion, Heather Connelly, her lover, and her closest friends are murdered in the same way. FBI Special Agent Phoenix Perry investigates.

    From "Essence"]-bestselling author Chunichi comes the pulse-pounding, powerful tale of a street-savvy woman from the hood who is determined to create a better life for her unborn child.

    She didn't give a fuck about men and she only cared about their money. She swore that the way that she lived was the only way, and often attempted to convince her close friend Samantha to give up on having a traditional love, and join in on her Ghetto Girl Games that she plays. Shockingly engaging, and filled with jaw dropping scenes that will leave you speechless. The lustful infatuation for money, and the unbelievable thirst for the shiny life will keep you shaking your head at these women. And in case you were wondering...if you sell your food stamps so that you can go to the club; then you are also playing Ghetto Girl Games. But that's just the game for beginners, so check out these pros and how they navigate through life in the projects.

    All Angela wants to do is disappear and live a quiet life. All is well until she bumps into an innocent eight year old child by the name of Ashley. Before witnessing her father's head get blown off right in front of her, he managed to slip Ashley a thumb drive that obtains some very important information. While running for her life she runs into a stranger better known to the world as The Teflon Queen. With some very important men after that thumb drive poor little Ashley is sure to see an early grave; that is until Angela steps in and decides that a innocent child being murdered on her watch is not happening. Join Angela as she and little Ashley take you on a ride that you won't forget. Silk White delivers the stunning trilogy to The Teflon Queen. A story that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and begging for more.

    Take a look back into her high school and college days, when she was causing just as much turmoil and chaos. This story's ending is only the beginning of Secrets of a Side Bitch 4, and the dots will connect even more for key players in Simone's vindictive games of love. **** EXCERPT **** My life was over, and I knew it. Honestly, I couldn’t even ask God why. I was reaping what I had sown. I deserved death because I’d sown so much death during my life. For years, I’d lied, manipulated, and terrorized. I lay there with bulging eyes, staring at Jimmy’s knife, not even attempting to beg for a speedy death. As thoughts of my treacherous past blurred my vision, I knew that I didn’t deserve the easy way out. For so long, I had suppressed the events of my past that made me the woman that I became. Yet as I faced death, those events came to mind...

    He values trust, integrity, and he lives by the code of honor. As a child, he witnessed the horrific murders of both of his parents and it scarred him for life. From that day forward, he vowed that no matter what obstacles came his way, he would find the mysterious killer and seek the ultimate revenge. When he meets the lovely, street savvy Priscilla Davis, a powerful bond is instantly formed, and life as he knew it, took a drastic change.With the help of his cousin Cleo, the two men form The Union. Money is power and power is control, and by any means necessary Mox and his crew were out to get it. Family isn't always family and all money isn't always good money... problems occur when secrets surface and the truth eventually unfolds. When deceit spreads like a plague will Mox maintain his position... or will he fall victim?Show More Show Less

    She's also babelicious, with ginger-colored skin and more curves than the Liberty Bell. But if Kayla's all that, how come she can't find the one thing she's gotta have: "The One. Someone jonezing for me… someone to chill with, lay up under, and be around."When Kayla sets off on a manhunt for Mr. Right, she finds herself hooking up with every hustler, nut, and fast-talking player in Philadelphia. There's Emar, the basketball hotshot who makes his best moves off-court; good-looking Terry, who gets downright scary during a weekend in Jersey; and Reese, who'd be da bomb if he'd only drop his white girlfriend. But it's Kayla's relationship with smooth and sexy Wil that really rocks her world and teaches her how to fight for a man—and for her own independence. For love doesn't get truly crazy until it's the real thing… and the only people who don't get played are the ones who stay out of the game.Featuring the frank and feisty viewpoint of a modern, streetwise young woman, Yo Yo Love is edgy, uncensored, and wildly entertaining. It's a tour de force that tells it like it is… and tells it all.

     Compton Banks is the sexiest most rudest man you will ever encounter that has just been crowned, King of Cali. When their worlds collide, they are forced to agree to live together in holy matrimony. After a fatal incident that left Cali alone with a target on her back, she has to secure her family business and survival by any means necessary. Not knowing that the man that is necessary will mean more to her than she intended. After taking over the family business, Compton is determined to make sure his empire thrives with greatness. Nothing or anyone could take his focus away from his money and his business. That is until Cali barges into his world and his heart. Both individuals never intended on falling in love but things happen. Was it just an agreement or will Love become a factor. Loyalty is tested, trust is broken and hearts are shattered. Will these two learn to coexist for the sack of their agreement? Or will they break ties and put their lives and their empires at risk? Find out in the hood fairytale of Compton and Cali.

    Twenty-four year old NaTaysia is convinced the only man that is capable of loving her is her handsome, sophisticated husband JaMel Taylor. JaMel is the only man she has known emotionally, physically and mentally. That is, until she runs into the notorious De’Carlos Banks, known to the streets as Mega. His cockiness, craziness, and thug demeanor is just too much for her to resist. NaTaysia finds herself head over heels for Mega when he opens her eyes to a life only one can imagine. JaMel is a businessman who has a few secrets of his own. He loves NaTaysia more than he loves himself but finds himself in a world of trouble when his manly instincts takes over and he can no longer fight temptation. Mega is a known Boss in every city he touches down in. Owning the drug game for over a decade, he has the world in his possession. The only thing missing is someone to share it with. After being captivated by NaTaysia, he is determined for them to be together by any means.

    But her heart had a mind of its own; and when the decision between love and loyalty comes flying at her full speed, Bella is at a standstill as only death can help her heart decide what's right and what's not. Santana is up next to take over his father’s empire; but when his eyes meet Bella, he soon has to choose between something that might last forever and a temporary setback. Torn Love takes you into the life of Bella and Santana, who were given everything on a gold platter until they decided to play both sides, causing guns to be drawn, blood to be shed, and lives to be taken, all because of a little thing call Love.

    When it comes to her family, her wrath knows no bounds. As she scratches and claws her way to the top, she feels like a woman on a mission. She's proven that she's about the life she leads. From murder to extortion, Caprice has done it all. The only question remains, is she ready to have it all?

    All of these women are vying for one thing – an opportunity to live a luxurious, lavish lifestyle by snagging a rich and famous singer, rapper or athlete. But being drop-dead gorgeous and super fly are only pieces of what it takes to catch one of these wealthy and highly sought after young millionaires. Where luck, timing and persistence can be determining factors on the surface – deceit, lies and manipulation are what it really takes to have a chance at catching their men. Betty Blaise, or Fly Betty to those who truly know her, was not in it to be a wife or even the baby momma of a wealthy public figure – she had her sights set higher, much higher. While most of these women use sex as their weapon of choice, Betty, a senior majoring in psychology, has developed a weapon that proves much more powerful. Up until now Betty has lived her life according to her own strict rules and standards, refusing to compromise for anyone, even if it potentially meant shielding herself from true love. But when she encounters a man that she would never have anticipated falling for in a million years, soon, the very rules Betty once lived and died by are going to be put to the test. The very tools she used so effectively against wealthy men begin to turn against her – and deadly consequences are sure to follow.

    From her early childhood years her life was anything but normal. Her extensive knowledge of the drug game followed her from a young age right into adulthood. It wasn't until the sexy son of a Columbian drug lord was stunned by Rain's striking beauty that she realized she can also rule. You'll witness how a man and a woman torn by the love of money and power, past losses, present fears, and the paradox of their growing ambition for the game withstood their love for one another. Rain becomes the woman everyone loves to hate. Will she know when to stop, or will her greed for money cause her to self destruct!

    Dame is dead, so they’re safe right? What’s going to happen when Trigga and Diamond find out that Every Nigga Gotta Agenda, even those closest to you? Ride with them through the streets of Hackney, one of the most dangerous boroughs in London, as the ENGA crew try to stay alive long enough to make it out.