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A Hood Love So Real 2: The Finale
J. Dominique - 2019
Nobody ends up dead from her last stunt but Big mama and Nina are fully committed to having her around. Hood has enough on his plate and the last thing that he’s worried about is helping his mama break her addiction. He’s already trying to change his life for Skyy and become the man she needs. Then there’s still the matter of finding Skyy’s baby daddy Ren. He’s skipped town and no one has seen him, and not even the money on his head has brought him out of hiding. Hood will stop at nothing to kill him for all of the mayhem he caused before he left. His enemy is much closer than he thinks though. Skyy has everything she’s ever wanted. A family that supports and loves her and a father for her daughter. Just when she thinks that things can’t get any better her past comes back to wreak havoc. Torn between what she thinks is best for her and what she wants Skyy has a decision to make. Her choice could cause a major rift between her and Hood, but it’s a chance that she’s willing to take. Can Skyy keep her secret from Hood and still get everything she wants or will it be revealed and ruin everything she’s gained. Hood love isn’t easy to get and Hood and Skyy are finding out that’s it’s even harder to keep. Is their love real enough to beat the odds, or will the problems their facing tear them apart?
The One That Got Away: A Miami Love Affair
Tisha Andrews - 2016
One being her older sister, Myriah, who hates Iyana more than she loves herself. To make mattes worse, Iyana is stuck in a dead end relationship with her prejudice college sweetheart, Elijah, while Keys, one the leaders of the Come Up Boys crew, is ready to turn in his Kingpin status proving that their desire for each other can conquer all. That would be easy if someone in his crew also didn’t threaten his happiness. Find out what happens when family ties and secrets threatens what Keyz sacrificed to build but also run the risk of him losing the one who got away.
Cursed: Andreas & Annabella
Londyn Lenz - 2018
But there is more to Annabella than meets the eye. Unlike most people, Annabelle was born with a supernatural gift. A gift she's kept concealed her whole life. Despite the things she's capable of, Annabella lives a life of simplicity. But when she falls head over hills in love with the charismatic Andreas, things change and Annabella's simple life turns into something much more. Andreas Washington has walked the earth as a vampire for many, many years and after losing his wife, finding someone worthy enough to spend eternity with has been a challenge. That is, until he meets the beautiful and mysterious Annabella Stacks. There is only one problem though - Andreas' maker, Robin refuses to see him with anybody but herself Faye, Annabella's best friend, has no time for love. In between focusing on building her career and dealing with judgmental, strict parents, love is the last thing on her mind. But fate intervenes, and she meets Andreas' intriguing nephew Duke, falling for him almost immediately. Unfortunately, Faye's parents are harboring a devastating secret that may cost Faye her relationship. When Andreas' & Duke's vampire curses are revealed, will Annabella and Faye hang on to love? Or will their own secrets force them to let go of the only two men they have ever loved?
THE PATTELS 2: LORENZO & CEECEE (Conclusion)
S.K. Hardy - 2020
A Brooklyn Love Affair: Vixen & Gino's Story
Tya Marie - 2015
The fiercely devoted one she uses for her best friend, the one of a lover and confidant to her fiancé, and the real one she keeps reserved for looking in the mirror and battling her inner demons. Life is fairly normal for Vixen until her verbally abusive mother reenters her life, dredging up traumatic childhood memories, and bringing a handsome stranger into the mix with her devious antics causing Vixen to reprise her role as caregiver and bread winner.Gino Romano is infamous for many reasons: his notoriety for being one of the youngest king pins in New York City, the cold manner in which he handles business, and the notable political ties he's managed to create along the way through "profit sharing." However, the most prominent thing he's known for is the ice fortress he's built around his heart. Because of his past, Gino keeps women at an arms length, believing it hard to find one who could accept the scarred past he comes with. Until he lays eyes on Vixen.Brought together for all the wrong reasons, Vixen and Gino find a common ground that not only develops into a budding friendship, but sparks a love affair. From the moment they become one they must fight to protect their love from those who plan to destroy it by any means necessary, one of which being the very reason Vixen ran away from home ten years ago in the dead of night.Will the forces determined to see Gino and Vixen destroyed win? Or will their love prevail? Set in a spicy Brooklyn backdrop, A Brooklyn Love Affair brings to life pain, forgiveness, and the never ending possibility of finding love.
My Miami Rude Boy 2: Dolla and Dream
Traci B - 2016
Dolla and Staxx are both overwhelmed with stress and different waves of emotions, which cause them both to make irrational, quick decisions. Once Dolla finds out who is behind the senseless shooting, he finds himself questioning Dream and her loyalty. To make matters worse, he leaves her at her lowest point. Right now, feelings for any woman is placed on the backburner. He wants nothing more than to seek justice for Zoe, but he has to patiently wait for the right time to strike. Staxx meets a new woman—Karma. She definitely dishes out more than he can take. With a failing marriage, the shooting of his daughter, and a plotting mistress, Staxx finds himself with his back against the wall. His business venture even backfires on him, causing him to put the billion-dollar empire in jeopardy. After a decade, Shonda finally finds the strength to walk away from her marriage. With a man like Staxx, the task proves nearly impossible. Even though the Whyte Brothers are under a tremendous amount of pressure, they sure find ways to cope. At the end of the day, they still have an empire to run.
THE PATTELS: HAWK & RAVEN II: Absolute loyalty, Unbreakable trust
S.K Hardy - 2019
However, she didn’t count on falling for the youngest of the clan, Hawk Pattel. Hawk is wealthy, handsome, intelligent and charming. Raven tries to resist him, but when a Pattel wants something, nothing will stand in his way. Just when Hawk is on the verge of convincing Raven that the two of them could have something special, something real, all of his skeletons start falling out of the closet, one ugly bone at a time. Self-preservation takes over for Raven, and the only thing she can do is run. But Hawk is determined not to give up. He’ll break down the walls she’s had time to rebuild one brick at a time if he has to. However, old hurts and secrets are revealed that will test Hawk and Raven beyond anything they’ve come up against. Will they be strong enough to withstand a storm a second time? The Pattels: Hawk and Raven II is the continuation of the first book in the hot new series by National Best Selling author S.K. Hardy. It’s sexy, thrilling, and intriguing, all of the elements that S.K. is known for. This exciting saga is a story that will engage every one of your emotions: anger, happiness, laughter, and fear. The Pattels is a spin off of S.K.’s previous bestseller, The Sin City Heat Series. However, it is not necessary to have read Sin City Heat in order to start this new series. **Warning: This book is an erotic romance novel. It contains strong sexual language and themes that is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 18.
Fallin' For A Black Billionaire (Black Billionaires Book 1)
Bianca Xaviera - 2022
Love Me When It Hurts (Love Me Series Book 2)
A.C. Taylor - 2017
Niam is honest, loyal and more understanding than she feels like she deserves. But even the best men make mistakes and sooner or later those mistakes catch up with them. Naomi is doing her best to look beyond what’s staring her in the face, but it gets harder and harder by the day. On top of it all, she can’t seem to shake old habits and get over her own trivial fears. Niam doesn’t want to step back into his past, but he can’t resist the desire to make things right. He never meant for things to go the way that they did and he would do anything to fix them. But in an effort to fix his past, he stands the chance of ruining his future—a future that he’s worked way too hard to see flourish. When it’s all said and done, love is supposed to conquer all. But how is that possible…when it hurts so much?
The One He Needs
A. Marie Johnson - 2018
Her trust issues have made her vow to swear off relationships completely, but deep down she knows her heart is in need of a good man.
The once perfect relationship Keyon Jones shared with his ex-girlfriend changed dramatically overnight and left him with a broken heart and a promise to be a player for the rest of his days, but whether he wants to admit it or not, deep down he knows he is in need of a woman who will love him and never leave.
Sounds like they’re the perfect match, doesn’t it?
Too bad getting together won’t be an easy task for the two.
Bria and Keyon’s broken hearts and trust issues limit their wills to love again and leave them with the choice to love or to lose each other. Which one will they choose?
Saint's Heaven: An Urban Romance
Shameka Jones - 2016
Her kids’ father, Flex, loves playing the field and throwing his women in Heaven’s face while expecting her to remain single. Heaven still carries feelings for Flex, but still wishes to have a man that does not have her looking stupid in the streets.Saint is a reformed street king who is trying to live life on the straight and narrow. He owns a landscaping company in the Dallas area and spends his day breaking his back to provide for his gold digging girlfriend, Lailani. With his relationship crumbling, a chance sighting of Heaven at a restaurant intrigues Saint and he tries to pursue her, but encounters several challenges along the way.Saint and Heaven face many people in their way as they try to be together. They may not be able to withstand the pressure. Will they fall in love against all odds or crumble under outside pressure?
Expecting The Prince's Heir
Alecia Johnson - 2021
What She Won't Do I Will
Briana Crosby - 2016
Coming from a family who has always been wealthy, she's never had to go without. Her parents wanting the best for her sheltered her from the gritty and grimy streets. She didn't know what living on the other side felt like until she met him... Dre aka Gunna. Dre, the bad boy that every woman lusts after, spots Serenity and has to have her. The attraction brewing between the two creates a chemistry so strong that they can't hide their feelings any longer. Sparks ignite between them leaving Ashley, Serenity's best friend, in shambles. Ashley, on the other hand, has a big secret that she doesn't want anyone to know... or does she? In this urban tale of Grit and Grime you'll find out that everyone has a little secret of their own... but which secret will cause the most turmoil in the end?