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Shadow of A Gangsta
Latoya Nicole - 2018
Shadow Hoover, tired of living in the background of his brothers, decides to be trained by Lucifer his self. Wanting to make a name for himself, he decides to come out of retirement without his brothers. Gangsta has never been one to back down from a challenge... With Shadow looking to him for guidance, G looks at it as an opportunity to get back in the game... Shadow is now ready to take on his new job as a hit man, but the first job he takes jeopardizes the entire Hoover family. With his wife ready to leave, and his brother’s lives on the line, Shadow May have bitten off more than he could chew. All hell has broken loose, and an old enemy is back to destroy the Hoovers once and for all. Who will come out on top as the Hoovers are forced into one last hoorah.
That Bona Fide Hood Love: Pluto and Galaxi
Taneice - 2019
Now at twenty-one-years-old, Galaxi vows to do whatever it takes to get her sister back where she belongs—with her. Galaxi is reunited with her sister but everything imaginable happens, leaving her having to make certain choices to ensure their survival. Those same decisions left her indebted to the sexy irresistible Pluto and he’ll stop at nothing to get what’s rightfully his.
Pink Lipstick: An Urban Romance
Jay Tha Writer - 2018
However, with every obstacle that she endured she learned to overcome and conquer. Yasmin was born as a motherless child, and overcame that situation by becoming Daddy’s little princess. She inspired to be just like her Dad, an accomplished Marine. So how does Yasmin cope with the situation when the image of her dad is destroyed? She sets out to kill and destroy the very thing which she feels brought harm to her Daddy, drugs and the men who deal them. After years of countless murders, Yasmin kills the wrong man and her life takes a turn for the worst. On top of that, she has a hotshot Detective on her heels. In the mist of all that is going on Yasmin meets a drug dealer by the name of Omere and everything changes for her. What happens when a drug dealer killer meets the love of her life, who is also the type of person that she hates? Omere happens to also sell the very thing she despises. Will Yasmin escape the brother of the kingpin she killed? Can she actually be in love with a man who deals drugs or will Detective Miles finally bring her down? Find out what happens when Yasmin fights her inner self to be with the man she loves. Will Yasmin win or will The Pink Lipstick killer win?
Second to No One 2
Keysha - 2015
After finding out about Jaz communicating with Dread, Rayshawn starts having problems trusting her fully. Though he’s trying to make things work, but there are a few people trying to slide through the cracks; they have been put into their relationship by Jaz’s lies. Destiny and Dee are going strong. With Portia out of the picture and them having full custody of D.J., everything should be just fine. Right? When you are having a complicated pregnancy and a crazy sister who seems set on destroying everything you hold dear, how can Dee prove to Destiny that their family will be fine and things will turn out okay? Jeremy and Kandy are trying to build a new relationship, but Jeremy’s ex-jump off, Lexi, and Kira’s baby daddy, Melo, refuse to allow that to happen without a fight. All the couples are tested and the lines are crossed as everyone sets out to prove to each other that, in their relationship, their partner will never come second to no one.
I Give Him What The Streets Can't: An Urban Tale of Love and Loyalty
Nique Luarks - 2018
In her prime, she has everything she's ever wanted; money, cars, clothes, and every man that looks her way. When it comes to handling her business affairs, Ava is one of the best to ever do it. The only thing not on the same accord is her love life. Living in the shadows of her tainted upbringing, Ava avoids any matters of the heart. Roman Morris knows all too well about money and power. For him, love is foreign as well. Heartbreak and disappointment seem to come hand-in-hand. One track minded and set on protecting his sanity, he finds himself content with having women in steady rotation. That is, until he crosses accidental paths with "the one who got away". Together, Ava and Roman both learn that love will always express its self though actions and not words. Showing compassion is something they both lack as individuals, but as a unit they realize emotional intimacy is what they truly long for. Ava and Roman have all the right elements of true love. However, they must overcome their fear of commitment, put their trust and belief in one another and become each other’s strength. They say love is supposed to heal, but for these two, that notion has been proved illusory their entire lives.
4 Ever Down With Him 2
Tay Mo'Nae - 2017
Nike, is still in mad after finding out his sister is pregnant by his best friend and shuts them both out, while dealing with the aftermath of Noni’s shooting. Nike is on the hunt for Deshawn, who seemed to vanish after shoot both Nike and Noni. Duke and Trina are trying to make it work but can’t seem to get it right. Trina finally let’s go of her childish ways and is ready to be the woman Duke needs, but when things get rough Duke flees one too many times, creating space between him and Trina. Trina, fed up, decides she wants to co parent with Duke, but Duke isn’t willing to accept it. Will these two get it together? Evelynn and Deshawn are working together, trying to separate Noni and Nike from each other. But after the shooting things change, and sides are switch. Find out if these couples are strong enough to make it through the jealous ex’s, new love interest and if friendships and relationships can be restored. Or will they all throw the towel.
A Gangsta A$$ Love Story
Mesha Mesh - 2017
I knew deep inside, baby girl would always be mine.” The words spoken by the late, great Tupac could never deem truer with Kenya and Beast’s twisted love affair. Although their lives are intertwined from all angles, life doesn't always work out the way they would see fit. However, things always happen right on time. Kenya Nicole Black, the ghetto girl from South Dallas with skin the color of Columbian coffee and a big curly afro knows exactly what she wants in a man, and for a while, she thought she’d found the one for her. In the beginning, he was everything and had all the qualities of a gangsta she looked for. However, with those same qualities came trouble she’d least expect. When life gets a little too heated for Kenya’s liking, her hand is forced, and things don’t end quite as expected. Amid all the drama, she stumbles upon the likes of Beast, a not so friendly, no nonsense type of man, and she’s smitten with him. Cornelius “Beast” Lucas lives by the motto, if it don’t make money, it don’t make sense, and he’s on a mission to get it by any means necessary. When Kenya falls onto his radar, he’s automatically drawn to her and wants to know more about her. However, he has Heaven, a woman who’s spoiled beyond all means, and she’s pushing him for more than he’s willing to give. When things take a drastic turn for the worse, the only thing on Beast’s radar is vengeance, and he’s forced to bring out his animalistic side. Meanwhile, the one that got away falls into his lap, yet again, and he’s ready to break her off nice and slow. Kenya and Beast’s lives are in a whirlwind of trouble, pulling them in ways they’d never imagined, but when their eyes are finally open and they team up, the world’s in a heap of trouble because they have one heck of a Gangsta A$$ Love Story to tell.
A True Love Story: Dino and Lexus
Sha Jones - 2017
She spends many nights lying on a filthy hardwood floor crying for her mother in the dark and wondering where her next meal is going to come from. All of her thoughts and worries suddenly vanish when she wakes up one morning and decides that she will no longer be a victim of her circumstances. With her best friend, Karma, in tow, she turns to the pole and becomes one of the hottest strippers in H-Town, dominating every strip club in the city with her bombshell body and gorgeous good looks. Her name rings more bells than a school alarm, and it gives her confidence. Over the years, Lexus learns to tuck her feelings away and show no love until she meets a real bad boy, who steps in like Prince Charming and quickly humbles her. Dino is cool, charming and Rich! His smile is so electrifying, it can knock any woman off of her feet, but his playboy persona is put on hold when he and his best friend, Kaine, show up at a bachelor party one night. As soon as he lays eyes on, Lexus he makes up his mind that he wants her and her only. But when he finally get her, he realizes that Lexus comes with more complications than he could have ever imagined. Although Lexus falls hard for Dino, she's scared to love him out of fear that he will unexpectedly pack up and leave her the same way that her mother did. Dino does everything in his power to love and take care of Lexus, but her hard exterior makes it tough, and it's only so much he can take. What Lexus doesn't know is that Dino can relate to what she's been through and knows her pain all too well, but when she finds out that Dino is just as damaged as she is, the tables unexpectedly turn... Now, Lexus is left with the decision to either be there for her man or abandon the one person who loves her deeply and leave him with the same scars that are engraved in her heart. Will Lexus put her fears to the side and allow Dino to love her the way that she deserves to be loved, or will she throw it all away because of her heartbreaking past? Find out in Sha Jones' new spinoff series from Kaine And Karma.
A Hip-Hop Love in Hollywood : A Rap Fairytale
Barbie Scott - 2019
A young lost soul that is rescued by her Prince Charming after torment from her past life. Let’s meet our guest. 18 year old Blake Bailee who was abandoned by her mother and giving up to a pimp at the age of 15, is here to tell her story. Blake can you give us more details on your story and how did your love affair come about? “Well my mother traded me in for drugs when I was 15. I was giving to a pimp name Lenox. For years I sold my body until I was arrested. I did 2 years in jail so when I came home Lenox felt It was best I dance in a club. So I began dancing and on one of my many nights, a known rapper by the name of Yung Baby came to the club. Yung Baby was the hottest rapper in Cali and let’s not forget how sexy he is. Every girl in the club wanted him. I think every girl that crosses his path is smitten with him. Of course I felt I didn’t stand a chance, so when he summonsed me to his VIP I declined. Not giving up, Baby wouldn’t leave me alone and eventually I fell putty into his hands. One night in the studio Olivia Luv, his artist, couldn’t get her melody together so I called myself helping her. Yung Baby was blown away by my voice so he kept me on the track. Which is our hit song Ghetto Cinderella. Everything began to move so fast and It’s like I had become a celebrity over night. But, of course all good things must come to an end. Secrets about my life started surfacing and in a matter of one social media post my world crumbled down on me.
Homies, Lovers & Friends 5: A Brooklyn Love Story
Jahquel J. - 2017
Milli is in love with being a family man, but can't help but to think why Kelsie doesn't want to give him a baby. Kelsie is still dealing with the emotions from the last time she was pregnant with Milli's baby. Will this cause them to drift apart? Or will Milli pull his pants up and be there for his woman like a man should be? It's no secret that Kelsie and her mother have a strained relationship. When Shanny reveals something from her past, will this bring the mother and daughter closer or push them further apart? Marina isn't giving her granddaughter without a fight, even if that means dragging Kelsie to court to gain custody of her granddaughter? Will Marina get what she wants, or will she end up being hurt in the process? Michelle is so ready to give birth to her baby boy and marry the love of her life. With her hormones driving her crazy, she doesn't realize that she's pushing her love away from her. While she prayed for the blessing she's been receiving, is she scared? Will Michelle end up losing everything she has ever wanted because of fear? Patsy is back and ready to begin her life without Mello. While she handed Mello the divorce papers months ago, he's still stalling. Although she's tired from fighting with Mello, she's happy that she can count on her friendship with Walt. What happens when Walt wants to take things to the next level? Is Patsy ready for that, or will she walk away? Mello is going down a down hill spiral that he can't seem to get out of. To him, everyone's his enemy. With Kenyetta on his nerves, he starts partying hard. That is until Choc andrews walks into his life. Although they build a friendship, everyone can see that there is more for these two friends. But, Choc is hiding a secret that can either make or break Mello. In this finale, everyone gets their definition of their happy ending. Sit back and get ready for part 5 to this amazing series!
Drunk In Love 4
Tiece - 2015
Although they are now in a good space, others are finding it hard to cope with the unexpected events of life’s lessons. Angel and Mark have suffered the loss of their baby girl. Mark just wants to make it right. However, Angel is on another mission. In the wake of her demise may come a blessing in disguise. Things are finally looking up for this couple or, so it may seem. Everyone pays a price when living their dreams, but will Angel’s cost her everything, including her life? Felisha finds herself in the unlikeliest of situations and learns that life can be taken away at any given time. Because of her new outlook on life, she finally wises up and makes a major decision. A decision that could possibly stir up more drama than she ever anticipated. Dillon comes face to face with Rihanna and finds out the most SHOCKING NEWS of them all. Will he and Zoe stand the test of time? Or, will someone end up walking away and never looking back? Drunk In Love 4; A Must Read!
The Secrets Between Me And Your Boo
Johnazia Gray - 2018
Being spoiled by her parents, her brother Blake, and her late boyfriend only blinded her to the things she's really supposed to know in life. After dealing with the depression of a miscarriage and losing her man to a terrible car accident, she decides that she no longer wants to live off of her love ones. So, she tries to better herself by getting a job and starting over. Seemingly, things are supposed to get better. However, that's when her nightmares really begins. While hanging out with her coworkers, Amille and Taylor, she meets Chance. Chance is loveable, sweet, and a caring man, but he's also about his money. Being with his girlfriend Ronda has taught him that you can love someone, be with them and not be happy. Meeting Starr only makes things worse in his current relationship. With owning two successful businesses, he needs someone to bring the best out of him to keep him level headed. That person seems to be Starr. However, who said that Ronda would let him leave and have his happily ever after with someone else? In this series you'll meet a lot of scandalous, secretive characters. There is drama on each page, and the action is never ending.
The Connect Who Took My Heart Away 2
Coco Shawnde - 2019
Severing ties with Obasi once she oversteps their friendship, her decision to leave placed her back in a place she vowed never to return to. What she once bargained for was nothing close to what came. Bearing through her hindrances, Obasi is never too far. Only this time, terms have changed, but have they changed enough for the two to realize they want more than to just be friends? Dice, having to fill new shoes in the game, has to swallow taking the backseat now. With brothers hovering over, she has more than enough time to think about what she possibly entangled with Hosea. His interest never wore out with Dice. She willingly left her spot wide open for the next to occupy, leaving her conflicted. When Dice and Miani have no choice but to face these men head-on, a chain of events wraps them in deeper than before. Experiencing one another in new environments may be what they all need, but will it stop the past from breaking up what’s been consolidated?