But her happy dreams are turned into nightmares the moment she gets into a relationship with Mickey. Halo thought she was going to get love, but instead she got black eyes and visits to the hospital. She knows she deserves better, but the fear of leaving him always has her staying with hopes that he will change. Mickey treated her like his property and she couldn’t make a move without his permission. Halo is a prisoner in her own home and each day she thought of an escape plan. The last straw is when she is brutally beaten and left for dead. The person who found her, was the person she had always loved. Prosper. Prosper Harrison used to move dope with Halo’s older brother before his sudden death. Prosper along with his other best friend, Fresh had the streets on lock until Prosper realized that being a businessman came with perks just like the drug game did. Prosper had always been overprotective of Halo since they were younger, but true feelings didn’t start to flourish until he realized the woman he wanted had always been her. He gives her that love that is only heard about on TV and in 90s R&B songs. Once the two of them give being together and love a try, the haters come out by the dozens and one happens to be Halo’s ex that she thought she got away from for good. There’s no rules in love, but there is a lot of naysayers hating from the sideline.

    Now she's sitting on a cold steel bench in jail wondering where her life went wrong. Wanting nothing more than to save her family, she is left with a heavy heart and revenge on her mind. Jasheem had to make a choice, allow the woman he loves to die, or let her sit in a jail cell. Choosing the latter of the two, Jasheem does all he can to get back at the one who destroyed his relationship. He is racing against the clock to handle Biggz, but to some he doesn't seem to be doing enough. When it comes to riding for a bad boy you, sometimes have to ride for the wrong one before you find the right one. Both Jasheem and Zion are going to be put to the test. The only question is who comes out on top?

    You MUST read that first, in order to enjoy this novel*** SYNOPSIS ​ The saying is that time heals all wounds, but for the pair you were first introduced to in “She Used to be the Sweetest Girl,” that saying couldn’t be further from the truth. Pierre, known bachelor of St. Louis and heavy in the streets, is trying to find his way in the love game. His player ways are taking a toll on him and the thought of settling down sounds appealing. But he can’t seem to choose with whom he wants to share his time and bed with. About her business and in a happy relationship, Carissa is enjoying her life without Pierre. Their year apart has given her time to evaluate what she really wants in a relationship. Though she was somewhat content, the little voice in her head is telling her that she is settling. Deep down, her heart belongs to Pierre, even though she didn’t want it to. She is about to find out that maybe giving her heart over to someone new was the wrong move. As these two struggle to grasp the realization that they are not meant to be, you will also be introduced to a couple dealing with issues of their own: that young love, where it’s fresh and fun, but could be toxic if you let it. Cameo’s from Shemel and Brix will be filled throughout the pages and you, the reader, will get to see where his rap career has led their relationship as well. ​ Some of the hardest decisions to make in life come from being indecisive and not knowing what is best for us. For the couples in this book, one bad decision can make their world change… forever. “He Want That Old Thang Back” is not only a story of love, but one of growth and life lessons. Hopefully, the lessons meant to be learned aren’t taught too late.

    While looking for Xerius, Ahmad is hit with a pain like no other as one of the most loved women in his family is shot down. His anger and rage takes him to a place that he has never been before. Pia is determined to keep her man out of jail and in the home where he belongs. Rowan has other plans as she comes back into the picture hell bent on showing Pia that what she had with Ahmad was something real. Kaseema is going through it as she deals with pregnancy alone. She’s depressed, and the rainbow at the end of her storm comes in the form of Quavo. He’s everything that she needs, only he’s not Shyy. Kaseema finds it hard to accept his love, but once Shyy comes back into the picture, she starts to question her feelings for him as well. Now she has two men vying for her attention, but she can only be with one. Which will she choose? Rocky isn’t new to the story, but she finds herself wrapped up in the man by the name of Bucks, and he’s nothing like the men that Rocky are used to. Bucks comes to her aid and becomes the object of her affection. Effortlessly, she falls for him, but once she starts to see that he might not feel the same way, what will Rocky do?

    Fast forward six years later and Benji Johnson has grown up from the linty head boy from Bristol Street. Chyna is turning nineteen and can't wait to get to college to get away from her over protective older brother Benji. Since their mother died and he stepped up to help raise her along with their aunt, his reigns are too tight. Not worried about school, but itching for a opportunity away from Benji, Chyna high tails it to the sandy beaches of Miami. In Miami she meets a sexy man by the name of, Kash. In love with his boss ways and swag, she jumps right into this fast pace relationship. What happens when Chyna finds out Kash may have something to do with her mother's murder? Benji is uptight, serious and deadly. He puts his life on the line to give his sister the world. All he wants to do is keep his sister away from the street life. But when Chyna leaves New York and jumps into the streets of Miami, he has no choice but to lay some bodies out. Murder may be his occupation, but he's a gentle giant. Until, Leyanna stumbles in his life. While taking out a target, Benji comes across Leyanna in a compromising position, which leaves him no choice but to take her with him. Leyanna's free sprit attitude is enough to get on uptight Benji's nerves, but do opposites really attract? JoJo doesn't want his baby mother, but he doesn't want anyone else to have her. Constantly playing with Lilly's mind and heart, she cuts all ties with him. She moves on and plays family with her new fiancé. How will JoJo take another man raising their daughter. Will JoJo learn once a good girl gone bad, she's gone forever? Follow Chyna and Leyanna as they learn what it's like lovin' a hitta'

    Whenever Marquan needed anyone, Coffee was always a phone call away. Things between the best friends were great until two years ago when Marquan began dating his bratty girlfriend Bianca. Due to Coffee and Marquan’s closeness, Coffee was forced to befriend Bianca. Bianca isn’t threatened by Coffee’s presence in Marquan’s life as long as he continued to spoil her. Bianca didn’t care about anything or anybody, but herself. Marquan becomes a target and like always, Coffee is there. It is then that Marquan begins to realize the more available Coffee was the less available Bianca was for him. Marquan continued to blame Bianca’s behavior on his past cheating ways. Although Marquan has worked toward changing his ways for the better. Bianca made a change for the worse. Coffee is torn between hurting her best friend’s feelings and trying to stay out of their relationship to work on hers. With all the drama surrounding the best friends, and the change of course their long-time friendship has taken, when the smoke clears, will Coffee and Marquan still be able to say… That’s my best friend?

    She’s giving herself to a man because she sees a future with him. She’s giving him pieces of her that should be reserved for her husband. The only man really guaranteed to give her all that she wants and needs. And I just ain’t the type of nigga to take things that don’t belong to me.” – Hunter Hendrix Onyx Stanford left her family and the church to live life for herself. That life led to sugar daddies, stripping, and a reputation in the church as a prostitute. After years of sneaking into the church to feel closer to her family and God, she runs into Hunter Hendrix – a man of God who has a twisted street past of his own. What happens when Hunter sets his eyes on Onyx to claim? Find out by reading their love story!

    She is enjoying life and everything it has to offers with no worries. When she runs into someone unexpected, temptation rises leaving her a little hot & bothered. Royal Delgado, is an uprising boss in the new black Hollywood better known as Atlanta. Being a man of few words but always ready for action gives you a reputation one that Royal embraces. When Valencia stumbles into his life that same reputation starts to crumble as he becomes a new man. Unforeseen circumstances brings them together & you know what they say; what God brings together no man can tear apart. Loso is the right hand to Royal, it’s very unlikely you see one without the other. They live by the code what belongs to one belongs to the other expect when it comes to drama. Loso’s personal life isn’t as picture perfect as he puts on. When an enemy becomes his lover he finds himself stuck in a tangled web. Being in love with a boss comes with unmarked territory. But when the boss of all bosses approaches you, you might have no choice but to let him be what you’ve been missing.

    After learning about the betrayal done by his own brother, he makes a decision to live his life with no love or worries. Traveling non stop and only using women for sex he has no connection to anyone. Unbeknownst to him, love comes knocking and even though he’s not looking for her, she turns his world upside down making him believe there is someone for everyone. That is until, the very same person who deceived him before comes back lurking around attempting to destroy everything he’s built; including his new relationship. Naima works as a health inspector and has had her share of disrespect and abuse from the employers. One individual becomes so violent towards her, she starts to think the job isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Her ex lied, cheated and broke her heart only to return months later with a message that scares her. Paranoia sets in and so does reality when death comes to her front door. Ivy loves her man Joseph (Cat) but he has a disturbing past that keeps resurfacing and messing with their future plans. She does everything possible to keep them together but like all men, there’s always someone hating in the distance. The two of them can’t stay away from each other and make plans for the future. Sadly, his past catches up to him and she’s caught in the crossfire. Find out if Falling For The Wrong Hustla is worth the pain and devastation.

    He can have any woman he wants and women want nothing more than to be his queen; especially his accidental baby momma, Monae. The women he has encountered do not even begin to qualify until he meets Honey. Honey Unique Johnson is in a loveless five-year relationship with her boyfriend Jerome. They had the perfect, straight life together until he became a man of the streets. The sudden change and the street life is too much for Honey and she walks away. But then she meets Ky-mani and all is great until she finds out that he is none other than Law, someone who Honey has learned to fear. Can she look past the king of the streets and see the man inside? Can she overlook who he is, when she left her boyfriend for being a street nigga? Can Ky-mani find a way to hold on to the one woman he can't live without? Find out as you follow this unlikely couple as they battle with finding a way to merge their two different worlds together whilst facing off with snakes, family secrets, lies and betrayal.

    She's not the typical gold digger type. Noel works hard for what she wants. She's a Nashville native, when she meets the demanding bossed up Keys from Miami in a night club, her life changes. Keys is a thug who runs the south. He is used to having what he wants, when he wants it, but with Noel it's different. She doesn't fall to her knees like everyone else in his life. She plays the cat and mouse game with Keys not impressed with his boss demeanor. When she finally decides to live a little and consider a friendship with Keys, bitter exes and family members don't want to see them happy making her think about reconsidering everything. Will he be able to gain the keys to her heart?

    That is, until she crossed paths with the sexy Bless during a home visit to follow up on a child neglect complaint. Sparks immediately fly between the two, and Bless does not hesitate to make his interest known. The only problem is, Tandy is afraid to live her life without being judged and criticized by her overbearing mother. Will Tandy succumb and give Bless what he wants, or will she allow her no good ex, Marquez, to come back into her life and cause more damage than before? Bless Puckett isn’t your average twenty-one-year street hustler. He’s a damn good father to his five-year-old daughter and loves her unconditionally. Since the age of ten, his life has been anything but perfect. After being bounced from foster home to foster home as a child, he is determined to guarantee his daughter the stability that he never had. When he meets Tandy, he immediately knows that she is the woman he has prayed so hard for. The woman who will complete his family. Bless could not resist the way he felt for Tandy, however, his age and both their occupations presented a challenge. Not to mention the meddling of outside forces determined to keep them apart. All Bless wants is a chance to prove to Tandy that age ain’t nothing but a number, and that opposites do attract. Find out if Tandy will give Bless a chance. Or will she let real true love slip through her fingers? Take a ride with these characters’ and see how this love story goes.This story will leave you with your mouth wide open and wanting more.

    Even though she knows that what she has planned is sure to turn her fiancé, Dontrell, and her family’s world upside down, she has to let the whole world know regardless of the outcome. After the smoke clears and the dust settles, Bo has to deal with the aftermath, and she swears that the last thing she wants is love. Dominic “City” Bailey finds himself in a situation where he has to escape from the police after confronting a life-long enemy. While he’s on the run, he makes a split-second decision, and his world collides with Bo’s in a way that neither of them could ever imagine. Bo is still reeling from her fiance’s betrayal and her overbearing family’s opinion, so the last thing she’s trying to do is get caught up in City’s crazy life. However, fate has a way of shaking shit up, and soon Bo can't help the fact that she’s drawn to City’s handsome face, rough exterior, and slick mouth. Will these two ride this wave and shake all the outside influences to see if love is in the cards for them? Or will past lovers, sworn enemies and selfish family come in the way of the possibility of real love for them. Find out in the action-packed part one of When a Bad Boy Wants Your Heart.

     Growing up in the slums of Fifth Ward in Houston Texas, the Davis brothers, Malik and J-Don, were taught the game at an early age by their late father, Big Ken, who reigned as the plug of their hood. Since the assassination of their father, these brothers are now running things in the city of Syrup. Little do these brothers know, someone is out to crumble the empire their family worked so hard to build. Are you ready for this five-star banging novel of secrets, lies, and deceit? Buckle up and get ready to be Hooked on a Fifth Ward Menace!

    If he doesn’t nothing can make him stay.” Nate is in over his head juggling three women. Even though he did it with ease it caused more complications when Malaysia literally wanted to fight for his love. To make the situation more difficult, LaToya finds out about this new female that’s in the picture and their bond takes a turn for the worst. Vera can’t seem to catch a break. Once things seem to get better more issues are thrown her way and slowly she loses all that she has. Even though she’s reminded that Cortez doesn’t have his head in the game, Angel is still determined to figure out the side of Cortez no one knows. Deciding to put her foot down she’s determined to teach him a lesson, hoping that he’ll eventually change. To a certain degree it works, and opens up slightly giving her a little insight about his past. He has loved before, so shouldn’t he be able to do it again? Relationships and situationships aren’t the only thing these men are trying to keep steady. Nate always ran a tight ship so when he caught wind of problems within his team he made immediate change which caused emotions to run high and lines to be crossed. Enemies are lurking and Nate is not sparing any feelings or lives when it comes to defending his throne.