Book picks similar to
Deception by Samone D. Watkins
drug-dealer
kidnapped-kidnapping
strong_female_lea<br/>d
drug-lord
Stripping Asjiah II
Sa'Rese Thompson - 2011
My eyes are different, heart is cold. Everything I ve ever loved is gone, I m an orphan. A product of an environment I ve been trying so desperately to escape. Who am I? I m the graffiti on a subway, I m the pages of your journal, I m the voice for the child who wants to scream but can t because they re afraid. I m my father s daughter, my brother s sister, my mother s daughter; I m Asjiah Cappelli and this is my story.
Smooth Operator
Risque - 2010
But there’s a catch: His superior is his gorgeous wife Payton, who “discovered” Lyfe when he was a mere delivery man and brought him from the mean streets to the boardroom. Though Lyfe’s more than proven his mettle, Payton never lets him forget who’s in charge.Arri is a secretary by day. But at night, this voluptuous honey secretly earns extra cash to support her junkie sister’s five-year-old son by operating the Web site, ASmoothOperator.pro. With her webcam, she bares all for the men who log on. But besides the guys who pay for their pleasure, Arri has no connection to men in real life. Her past is too painful, and she doubts she’ll ever be able to trust another man again—until she meets Lyfe, her new boss, and soon to be her lover. But will they both be able to break free from old wounds and forge something solid? It will be a challenge to protect their present bliss from Payton’s vindictive nature and from an unexpected menace, who threatens to tear Lyfe down and ruin every good thing—on the job and in the bedroom—he and Arri have tried to build.
THE HONEY TRAP
S.K. Hardy - 2012
Brianna Moore is the proud owner of Illicit Discoveries. She specializes in laying "Honey Traps" for cheating spouses. Suspicious wives pay good money to hire sexy decoys to test their husband's fidelity. Sometimes the significant other passes the test...sometimes they fail and take the bait. The ones who fail cry "entrapment". But is it? Just because you lead a horse to water, doesn't mean it has to drink. Beautiful Stacy Trosclair hires Illicit Discoveries to unearth evidence of her estranged husband's infidelity. The warring couple is in the middle of a nasty, high stakes divorce. Per the terms of the pre-nup, if Stacy's husband is caught cheating, she'll be entitled to millions; otherwise, she leaves with only the clothes on her back. Stacy needs Brianna’s help desperately, but there's a catch: she wants Brianna to sleep with her husband in order to obtain indisputable proof to tip the prosperous scales in her favor. Brianna is on the verge of telling Stacy Illicit Discoveries is not a high-priced brothel - until she finds out Stacy is married to the famous athlete, Dallas Trosclair. A lifetime ago, Dallas snatched her heart out and tore it up into little pieces. On impulse, Brianna decides to take the case. This is her chance to extract a long awaited revenge and deliver the ultimate payback. But when Brianna finds out everything is not exactly what it seems, it’s too late to walk away. A horrifying chain of events is set into motion. All of the players in the game are swept up into an explosive firestorm of sex, murder, and mystery. The Honey Trap will have you asking yourself if you can ever really know a person the way you think you do - especially if the right pot of honey is placed in their path to entice their sweet tooth. *Warning: Explicit language and sexual content*
Sweet Giselle
Karen P. Williams - 2012
Her fine and sexy husband, Giovanni, is obsessed with his perfect wife and gives her whatever her heart desires. Giselle thinks her husband can do no wrong. What she doesn't know is that his lucrative adult film company is not as legit as it seems, and Giovanni's seedy dealings put his precious wife in danger.Giselle is kidnapped by a vicious drug dealer named Bryce, who is hell bent on revenge after his sister comes up missing and he believes Giovanni is responsible. Bryce takes the thing he knows Giovanni treasures most. He plans to torture Giselle, but instead he finds himself falling in love with her. He reveals the truth about Giovanni and the news pushes her right into Bryce's arms.Giovanni wages a war against Bryce and anyone close to him, leaving several dead bodies in his wake. Now that he has his wife back, Giovanni thinks things can return to the way they were. Giselle, however, can't get Bryce out of her system, and continues to see him behind Giovanni's back. As the war between these two men heats up again, Giselle has to decide if being with the man she loves is worth risking her life.
Chasing Bliss
Sabrina A. Eubanks - 2011
Chase s rise to the top hasn t been easy and memories of his mother s murder, as she died in his arms when he was only twelve years old, still haunt him. These memories birth Smoke, his monstrous alter ego, who is psychotic and very dangerous.Chase and his younger brother Corey are close so close that his older brother, Cyrus, uses emotional blackmail to make Chase carry out his deceitful and murderous deeds. While attempting to bury Smoke and break free from his brother s spell, Chase meets the beautiful Bliss Riley. They fall madly in love but there is only one problem...Bliss isn t aware of Chase s murderous appetite and the demon that lives inside of the man she loves. Will Chase be able to bury his demons for good and live happily ever after with the woman of his dreams or will Smoke take Chase and Bliss on a journey that will leave dead bodies throughout the city of New York? Only time will tell!Show More Show Less
Drama... Another Man's Girl
Sydney Lyttle - 2010
Since her past relationships have thrown all sorts of curve balls at her, she is certain that the well of good men has run dry. Enter EL, a legitimate business man with a long line of impressive accomplishments; who happens to be dashingly good looking with street smart savvy, giving him the potential to sweep Chassidy off her feet. As time passes Chassidy slowly lets her guard down and decides to trust in her new found relationship with EL. That is, until an incredible twist of fate lands her in the path of Shane, a no-nonsense, well respected, drug lord with an insatiable desire for her. Chassidy and Shane's instant animalistic attraction quickly develops into a love affair stronger than either of them could have ever imagined as they embark on an unforgettable path of lust, lies, betrayal and deceit. When EL is faced with the reality of losing Chassidy forever he begins plotting his revenge enlisting the help of an unsuspecting ally who has the potential to bring Chassidy to her knees. As the two form a deadly alliance, Chassidy soon comes face to face with the one person who will stop at nothing to destroy her. "Steamy, hot, and very sexy." -- Cassandra Miller' Gamble, Author of Breakin' Down the Walls "Poetically written, electrifying with rhythmic words and down to earth characters that you can relate to. An astonishing book!" -- BSA Queen Goddess, Author of The Dark Sides of a Woman "This is a riveting, explosive street-wise tale that explores the raw nature of fighting for true love while facing the consequences of infidelity. This is definitely one to have on every bookshelf." -- Maritza P. Brown, Author of Full Circle, A Novel and What's a Woman to Do?
Gunz and Roses
Keisha Ervin - 2009
The last thing St. Louis kingpin Gunz Marciano wants is to become attached to one woman until he spots Gray.After one night of erotic passion, Gunz and Gray embark on a tumultuous journey. When their obsessive love becomes too much and Gunz wants out, Gray is ready to let him go. Then she learns the identity of his new woman, and things get complicated.Gunz and Roses is a sensational, passionate drama filled with an intense mix of suspense, lies, and murder.
A Lover's Dream
AlTonya Washington - 2006
Quest Ramsey and his brother Quaysar belong to one of Seattle's most successful families, and Michaela is in town to profile them for an upcoming biography. But when Michaela uncovers a secret that threatens to ruin his family name, she'll have to choose between the integrity of her profession, and the love she never thought she'd find.
That East Side Love 2
Lucinda John - 2015
Diamond finds herself having to make the hardest decision ever. With the possibility of her child belonging to Bobby, a guy she loved her whole life or Zoe a thug that came into her life and showed her the true meaning love, she's confused on who to choose. When a new guy enter her life, she thinks she has it all figured out, that is until Bobby and Zoe starts a war for her love. Everything isn't what it seem, is what Diamond finally realizes, but is it already too late? When she finally decides who to give her heart to someone from the past comes in and interferes. Diamond finds herself in yet another deadly situation, but will she make it out alive?
Was My Girl
Sienna Mynx - 2011
The boundaries of love, trust, and desire cross and are tested in this dark sensual tale.
Hell's Diva
Anna J. - 2010
She is taken in by her aunt, and soon finds out who is really riding for her and who is just around because they fear the wrath of Aunt Ruby. Making a deal with the devil doesn't seem all that bad when you're sitting on top of the world, with endless amounts of money and designer everything, but it's not long before her beloved Aunt Ruby is snatched away from her. Mecca is forced to fend for herself. She learns to play with the hand she was dealt, but who will be left standing in the end? In Mecca's world, everyone is suspect, and no one can be trusted, not even family. When the truth is revealed to her, it is up to Mecca to decide if she'll do the right thing and lead a life of righteousness, or continue to walk down the same dark path as her aunt.
Pretty Lips That Thugs Love 3: An Urban Romance
Twyla T. - 2017
progresses with the pandemonium of ever changing twists, secrets, lies, and love in Pretty Lips That Thugs Love 3, the final book of the series. Ashanti McNeal finally walked away from the only relationship that she had ever known with Kentay Mills. However, Kentay vowed to never let his wife Ashanti go, especially to his brother Ahmad. But, is he fighting a losing battle? Despite Kentay’s protests, Ashanti has moved on with her life to delve in new beginnings with the only man who has shown her what true love is about, Ahmad Jones. Just when Ashanti and Ahmad thought their footings were on solid ground, life came blazing in a flash to interrupt their fresh start. Will the new couple’s life together end before it really had a chance to begin? Fate had a way of testing the new couple’s commitment and love to each other. Will the tests proved to be too much? Or, will Ahmad and Ashanti stand strong in their love for one another? Karma finally came crashing into Kentay Mills’ life and sent him to the place that he didn’t want to go, prison. However, his circumstances didn’t prevent him from hoping to see the outside world again. Kentay still behaved and acted like the boss that he was, even behind those prison walls. Due to negligence on behalf of the police department, Kentay received word that his sentence would be cut short. Unfortunately, an unexpected brawl sent him to the infirmary that led him to come face to face with his past. Kentay had no choice but to succumb to the shocking secret from his past. How will this new eye-opener affect him? Will Kentay become a changed man after his stint in prison? Or, will he continue down the same old path that led to heartache and destruction? Ashanti’s world is rocked upside down when lies and secrets are discovered. These revelations will undoubtedly have a crucial impact on her life. Can she still trust the people who were always supposed to be straightforward and honest with her? Kentay and Ashanti. Ashanti and Ahmad. Brother versus Brother. Revelation after revelation. Will the turmoil ever cease? Will love win in the end? Find out in this final installment of the Pretty Lips That Thugs Love.
Moth to a Flame
Ashley Antoinette - 2010
With reign over the city's drug trade, Benjamin Atkins made sure that his precious daughter, Raven, was secluded from the grit that the city had to offer. But when Raven's young heart gets claimed by Mizan, a stick-up kid in search of a come-up, there's nothing Benjamin can do about losing her to the streets. She chooses love over loyalty and runs off with Mizan, but her new role as wifey soon proves to be more than she can handle.Puppy love always feels right, but things turn stale, and she soon finds that everyone she loves has disappeared. All she has is Mizan, but when hugs and kisses turn to bloody lips and black eyes, she realizes that Mizan is not who she thought he was.Raven becomes desperate for a way out, but this time, Daddy can't save her. Every time she finds the courage to leave, fear convinces her to stay. Like a moth to a flame, Raven is drawn to Mizan, even though she knows he'll be the death of her.When the hood life she chose becomes unbearable and the only way out is in a coffin, what will she do?