Between the constant rapes & beatings she had to endure from someone close to her and the issues she’s having at school; O’Shea doesn’t know if she wants to live or die. Trying to keep the words her grandmother once spoke to her but as the days go on she has no choice but to believe things won’t get better. Meet ZaCree “Cree” Helms or better known as New Jersey’s Finest. Not only is he’s handling business in the street world he got the business world on lock too. When he crosses paths with O’Shea, he notices that she’s dealing with a lot and he’s no sure if he wants to take on her baggage. They say three times the charm & and when ZaCree comes to her rescue for the third time he realizes she just might really need his help. Going against his better judgement & and the words of his stepsister, he decides to step out on a limb and help her. With more lies being told and secrets being revealed O’Shea is left with her back against the wall & just one burning question. Will you catch me if I fall?

    When you have a man willing to move heaven, earth and hell for you do you fear much? Things happen, people die, and life moves on. Zoli has finally given in, making the decision to love Pride with everything present inside of her, and toss caution into the wind. Could this decision cost her life? Will it ? or Vice versa?The belief is that two crazy individuals can't coexist in one relationship, however Crescent and Zelle challenge that belief in any way possible, loving on one another with no conviction. In the first book Crescent promised to date herself, but Zelle wasn't going for it, and quickly adjusted that plan, or did he? Was the bliss she received in return worth breaking her promise to herself? Will it last?In the finale, many new variables are introduced leaving the ones we've grown to love in very compromising positions. Let me say this again for all of you in the back, THINGS HAPPEN!

    Long before I was a baby mama, I was a woman in a so-called man’s-world. My bitterness started long before I gave birth. The odds were against me since the day I was born and falling in love only made it worse. Sometimes as women, we wear our strength so well that we forget to take it off at night. We fall asleep with the weight of the world on our backs and wake up feeling the marks that are left on our souls. Still, we get up each day to face a world that doesn't love or respect us. Sometimes, we give our all knowing that we’ll receive nothing in return. I think that's enough to make anyone bitter. I sacrificed my life, my body, my sanity, and my heart only to be disrespected, mistreated, and overlooked. If you walked a mile in my shoes, you'd probably be bitter too.

    To describe her heart as broken would be an insult of its own because she was long past that word. Left to pick up the pieces in the wake of Knight’s absence, Charde can’t seem to get back to the girl she once was. Grief, anger and betrayal fills her heart and without her only friend at her side, there doesn’t seem to be a rainbow showing up after all of this rain. Leaving the streets behind was always the plan for Knight, but what happens when the streets refuse to stay a thing of the past? With so many issues calling for Knight’s attention, it’s hard to decide what takes priority. While he knows that he just wants to be happy with Charde at his side, Knight is also aware that a pregnant Ainsley won’t just go away. Add to that the fact that she seems to have a closet full of secrets that are constantly spilling out, Knight will soon realize that the life he’s been living has been a lie. Trapped in her own form of prison, Ju-Ju is in full survival mode as key players are exposed in Gemini’s twisted plans for her group of friends. Playing the role of the beautiful wife to an abusive kingpin is a hard job but Ju-Ju knows that her life depends on making it believable. With outside help, she gains hope that she will make it out of her situation alive. But, what is she returning home to? With her relationship with her and Gunna in the balance, Ju-Ju is left unsure on if they will ever get back to each other’s heart. In fact, she isn’t even sure that she wants to get back to what they had after the dust settles. In the finale of this explosive series, lines are drawn and crossed countless times by both friends and foe. Family ties are tested, and some bonds are better left broken. It’s been said that nobody wins when the family feuds, but the question remains, will there be anything left standing of the Bentley clan when the dust settles?

    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.

    Bessie in the middle of the ghetto like savages. Early on they were forced to the blocks to serve as a result of her drug habit. The St. Louis streets were never the same once they had Shottas and Menace sweeping through. On the up and coming, they knew all about the gambles in the life they are living. Ranked up in the drug trade, and heavily paid, they deserted opening up their hearts to any woman outside of Ms. Bessie. When they run head on with Tonii and Kiyomi, it’s all on a glimpse of fate. These ladies lives will forever be changed from the first day they meet these ruthless brothers, but will they gamble with their hearts like they do the streets? To be loved is what every heart desires. To be loved by Shottas and Menace...let’s just say every heart isn’t built for that cold blooded loving.

    Married to an ATL Millionaire is all things love, marriage and secrets that could turn any happy home upside down.Summer and A’Zaya are far from strangers, but an untimely incident from their past ripped their once picture-perfect friendship completely apart. The world is much smaller than they think when one of them is about to become the wife of one of Atlanta’s most successful men.The Dupree men are amongst the most influential families in the city of Atlanta but even for them, is life truly what it seems? In many cases enemies hide in the shadows; but an enemy of a different sort can be hidden in plain sight. Tests of love, loyalty and family are at an all-time high as these authors take you on the ride of your life. One click and dive into this thrilling, gut wrenching, and pearl clutching novel that is sure to keep you turning pages and wanting more.

    Always viewed as the underdog to his rival, Kilos’ world seems to be looking up when his youngest son Ahmeen develops a deadly, but popular formula of heroin that is sure to have them claiming the throne to the Atlanta streets. Ahmeen, a true street pharmacist and hustla has the secret formula that not even he will give to his family. All he knows is that overnight, the Shakur brothers is on top of the world with their rival—the King family now at their feet like they’ve always been to them. The success doesn’t seem to get to Ahmeen’s head like it seems to do to his brother De’Moni. He remains stoic, humble, and in true boss form. Not even the plenty of women that throw themselves at him can knock him off his square that is until he meets the King’s family twin daughter Poetic and inevitably fall in love with her. Like forbidden fruit, Ahmeen is unable to resist the innocent, and beautiful Poetic King. The more everything tells him to stay away, the more he seems to want her. When death is right at his front door, and enemies at his neck for the formula he has created, will he see Poetic has someone in his corner or just another person trying to take him down? Poetic King, daughter of the infamous Noie King, has pretty much had everything handed to her on a silver platter. Although spoiled by her family, Poetic is far from naive. With their entire family deep in the game, Poetic knew early on what it meant to have money, power, and influence. She and her twin sister Lyric have always been close, but one deadly night with their little sister Melody being left dead, Poetic feels she can’t trust anyone. Lashing out, running away is just the start of Poetic’s new identity, but once she runs into Ahmeen, one person she is forbidden to talk to, Poetic becomes someone that no one knows. Love is on the brink of her heart, and nothing will stop her from being with her new boo—or will it? Emmanuel “Maino” King and his two younger brothers Chuck, and Tyree has always been next up under their father Noie King. With a new product on the market that is threatening to eliminate the King family from the heroin game, Maino and his brothers must do something to reclaim their throne. Maino is rude, cocky handsome, sexy and let’s not forget paid. Originally known as the enforcer of the family, when his father comes to him to let him know that their legacy is at risk, Maino is faced with stepping into the game and becoming something he never thought he would, but quickly realizes how good he is —a dopeboy. His new status in the game, pushes him to become very personal with their plug Javier Feuntes’ daughter Eve Feuntes. What was supposed to be business, quickly because a passionate filled affair that neither of them can afford for anyone to find out. After all, Eve’s father will kill Maino and his whole family while Maino’s long time girlfriend and mother of their one year old daughters will kill him. De’Moni Moni Shakur, the oldest Shakur brother has always been the mess up—the black sheep of the family. He’s always been determined to make his parents proud, and when his little brother Ahmeen steps in and does so before him, Moni is not too sure how to feel about it. Happy for his family’s success, Moni does his best to be to cope with his failures, but he isn’t able to get over the fact that he wasn’t the one to bring the trophy home. His reckless acts and envious feelings get him caught up in a situation to where he must choose himself or his family.

    

    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.

    For years, Shanice has lived with the heartbreak of her father’s death. When he shows up and reveals that her future is responsible for past pain, Shanice is unsure of what’s next for her and Truth’s relationship. What she does know is that, someone is now depending on her, so she has to make her next move her best move. Gia and Gabe are excited about welcoming their new baby but Tommy, the father of Gia’s daughter just can’t let go! With Truth and Shanice fighting for love and life and Gabe and Gia trying to focus on the future, trouble finds them once again. Truth and Gabe will have to do whatever is necessary to protect their legacies even if it’s the ultimate sacrifice. This finale will be a roller coaster ride of drama and pain but what else can Shanice and Gia expect after Falling for the Love of a Real One.

    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!

    With her gone she could no longer hurt their children by being an absent parent. Telling them their mother died versus her being strung out on drugs felt better; however, his heart wouldn't allow him to leave her. As bad as he wanted to, He couldn't. Turning back Kaotic helps Serenity vowing this was his final time. Stripped of everything; her children, the love of her life and her bestfriend, Serenity is forced to reevaluate her life. She can no longer run around causing havoc and drama to those closest to her after God gave her another chance at life. With nothing left, Serenity does the unthinkable... A once burning romance comes to an abrupt end... Secrets are revealed that will force both Serenity and Kaotic apart in order to work on themselves as individuals. Will they be able to heal from all the hurt and choas? Or will this be the end to a beautiful yet painful relationship? Gabby has it all, the dance studio and man of her dreams, but when insecurites get the best her she indulges in an act that will tear everything she built apart. Snowman has thrown in his player cards to be with Gabby; however, Gabby's inability to trust him drives a wedge between them making it hard for the new couple to move past their problems. Will they be able to work through their issues? Or will history repeats itself leaving them both devastated?

    At such a young age she has a vision. She wants to be a fashion designer and own her own string of boutiques. The only thing is Bella is sheltered. She is the youngest of four and the only girl so the outside world isn’t something that she has ever had to deal with alone. She’s never had a date and never been kissed. But that’s fine she has her ambition to keep her warm at night. In walks Blaze. At the age of 26 he has a string of clubs and real estate that afford him and his wife Shanice a life of luxury. The only problem seems to be that Shanice is only worried about the money. She doesn’t seem to give a rats ass about her husband or their marriage. Until Blaze’s focus is pulled by Bella who is beautiful inside and out. With all these obstacles Blaze and Bella could never be. Or can they make it work?

    has revved up the chaos in her second installment of Pretty Lips That Thugs Love series. Twyla T. intensely catapults the audience into the lives of Ashanti and Kentay as love, drama, and secrets unfold in droves. Kentay Mill adamantly claims Ashanti McNeal as his woman in more ways than one. However, his philandering ways always find its way to Ashanti’s front door—literally when his baby is dropped off at the front door. Kentay has been the man in Ashanti’s life for years, but his constant disrespect and unfaithfulness are pushing her into the arms of another man. And, the kicker is that it’s just not any man, but his very own blood. Regardless of the situation, Kentay vows to keep Ashanti as his by any means necessary. He hates to lose and declares that he will win no matter what. Not trying to entertain the thought, he decides to take matters into his own hands and takes desperate measures to ensure that she will always be his. Ashanti is not feeling the love for Kentay that she used to feel. She knows that she is a good woman and has grown tired of his ill treatment of her. When she wasn’t looking, Ashanti finds love in an unexpected place when it literally bumps into her by the name of Ahmad Jones. Their budding friendship develops into something more that neither of them could deny any longer. After watching Ahmad and his team win the NCAA Championship for his college Mississippi State University, Ahmad and Ashanti celebrate with a hot and passionate kiss on live TV that the world sees and she knows that there is no turning back. Ahmad and Ashanti enter new relationship territory and can’t wait to explore their new found love. They are ready to deal and to tackle the fallout with Kentay in order to start their lives together, but they know it won’t be easy. Just as things are looking up for the new couple, tragedy strikes that sends all of their lives in a tumultuous domino. Secrets will no longer remain secrets. No one will go unscathed as lives are turned upside and inside out. Lives will be changed. Relationships will be tried and tested. Pain is inevitable. Love still rules in the end. As darkness descends over the lives of Ashanti, Kentay, and Ahmad, will any of them find light at the end of the tunnel? Whose love will endure the torrent of disasters? Discover who will survive all of the hazy drama that is unrelenting and unlimited in the second installment of this urban fiction love story in Pretty Lips That Thugs Love 2