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Wifetress: One Man's Wife, Another Man's Mistress


Melinda Graves - 2015
    But she will soon out and someone is going to pay!Aliyah is attempting to put her life back together after an unsuccessful suicide attempt due to a horrific husband when someone from her past gives her a reason to live. Will Carlos let that happen?

Keyshia and Cashmere 2: A Jersey Hood Love


Karma Monae - 2015
    With Eyshia missing, and the crew all on edge, Ru is ready to paint the city red until he finds out who took his sister. What will Cashmere do when he finds out his rachet baby mama Kaiyah has been lying to him about their daughter all these years ? Is Ru Tan's baby daddy or is it the feds she been creeping with? And After 10 years of marriage and 5 kids, is Mike and Jae really done? Tensions rise, and no one is to be trusted. Find out what happens next in this installment of Keyshia and Cashmere : A Jersey Hood Love 2

Queen of Bankhead


Nikki Simms - 2015
    She finds it hard to believe life could get any worse than it already is. With a mama who's addicted to herion and a sister who hates her, she soon finds out that her best friend Passion is all she's got.Elijah "Eli" Reynolds is from North Carolina. After the tragic death of his son, he moves to Atlanta to start over. He hooks up with his cousin Amp and take over the A that was until he laid eyes on Chy.After being raped by her moms drug dealer, lines are crossed and bodies start dropping. Take a ride with Chy to see if she have what it takes to become the Queen of Bankhead.

Just Right for Me


Shaytrece - 2017
    From the sandbox to the trap house, you name it, the three of them had more than likely done it. Now, they were all embarking on a new era in their lives, starting with the move to Detroit Michigan. Their transition from thug life to the legit world came with its bumps and bruises, but through it all, the three friends were always there for one another. Micah had his issues with the love of his life, Lauren, who was also like his best friend. After he relocated to Detroit, Lauren hit Micah with the news of a baby coming aboard their rocky friendship. Then there was Marcus, who couldn’t prove to his in-laws that he was good enough for his woman, Harley. She was a spoiled rich kid who fell in love with a hustler. However, her parents had other plans for her life that didn’t involve Marcus. Kingston or King had his longtime girlfriend, Megan, whom he’d strung along for his own convenience until his last break truly broke what he and Megan had built since middle school. Not only were Micah, Marcus, and Kingston close friends, so were the women in their lives, including Micah’s sister, Melanie, who had male issues herself. Take a ride with this group of friends as they go through the trials and tribulations in their lives while looking for the one who is just right for them.

Money & Montana 2


Chrissy J - 2015
    Despite all the drama, their relationship conquered all. Just when things seem calm, Victoria drops a bomb on Money that once again threatens to end their relationship. Will Money mess up everything they worked so hard to hold on to? Montana unable to deal with everything that's going on starts letting Bonnie step in more and more. Will she do more harm then help? Or will a blast from the past finally push Montana completely over the edge and allow Bonnie to take over completely?

SECRETS OF A KEPT BITCH


Ambria Davis - 2014
    She had to fend for herself at a young age; life was hard from the get-go, and she must figure out a way to get herself out of the poverty stricken environment. Unlike other girls her age, young Mimi wants more out of life; she wants a way out of the ghetto. Fate intervenes on her behalf when she meets one of New Orleans’ biggest dope boys. She instantly falls in love with this mysterious stranger; everything in her life changes for the better and her future seems brighter. She will soon learn however, that being a hustler’s wife comes with serious consequences. Years later, Mimi decides to move to Atlanta, where she has it all; a beautiful family, fast cars, the finest clothes and everything that she’s ever dreamt about. How can a woman that has so much going for herself be so unhappy? With a man that’s constantly cheating and her past rapidly catching up to her, she must figure out a way to get all these secrets out in the open—without taking a loss. Take a ride on this roller coaster with Amina Washington and uncover the SECRETS OF A KEPT BITCH.

Diary of a Vixen


Chanel Jones - 2013
    After leaving the only place she had ever called home, her life suddenly changed for the worse. Forced to live with a Father who wants no parts of her, physical abuse will soon show his disdain. Jasmine eventually becomes homeless, living on the streets and left to fend for herself at the tender age of sixteen. Having nowhere else to go and no one in her corner, she finds herself in a group home where she quickly becomes the target. Follow Jasmine’s journey of heartache and drug addictions, as she looks for love in all the wrong places. All she ever wanted was a career, loyal friends and more than anything, love. Sometimes in life, even the most simplest of things are never easy to come by. For Jasmine, the trouble never seemed to end, and life for her had always been a downhill spiral. Meet Jasmine Hertz, of Chanel’s debut novel, Rap Star. When a journey has been nothing but one bad situation after another and you've never learned how to trust, you’re left with no other choice, but to have a cold heart......

Diamond's Affair


Danielle Marcus - 2013
    And it's nothing any different with Diamond Smith, a young independent 23 year old who feels like her standards is set too high to be suckered into love by a small time street hustler. Garren is his name, a minor league hustler. With high standards of obtaining the woman he desire. But the streets of Detroit refer to him as plain ole G. He feels Diamond is the woman for him without a shadow of doubt, and he is willing to do everything he can to prove it. But, being Diamond Smith, one man just might not be enough. Now caught up in a heart clenching affair. Who will win? Who will lose? Find out in Diamond's Affair.

Finessing The Plug


Treasure Malian - 2015
    The one that sets a goal and does everything in her power to accomplish it? That’s Journee. Journee is focused on graduating college and attending Medical school. But, a level headed girl always has a turn-up girl as a best friend, and that's Zoie. Journee's life was planned and moving along accordingly until she and Zoie met Jonas and Lex. Jonas, who is coming into his own, as the plug, after the death of his father, is focused on the money. He wasn’t looking for a relationship. However, when Journee walked into his life doing all of the right things, one night in Vegas quickly turned into a whirlwind love affair. What starts as two people passing time, turns into true feelings and love. Journee starts falling for Jonas and vice versa. Jonas has been burnt before by "love" so he tries to be cautious but falls hard for Journee. Will he end up getting burnt by love again? Stephan is Journee's older brother, known as the fuck-up of the family. With a get it how you live mentality Stephan sets out to do what is natural for him. However, this stick up is different; it involves his sister. Will his plan ultimately get both him and his sister killed? Love and loyalty is tested when outside sources begin to work against the young couple. While Finessing the plug, Journee falls deep in love with Jonas, and he ends up finessing her heart. Will the allure of a dangerous game be the demise of their relationship and one of their lives?

Wishing He Was My Savage


Trenae' - 2017
    Ashleigh is madly in love with the potential she once saw in her boyfriend, Dre. It's no secret that everyone doesn't live up to their potential and he proves that true. Amanda was shown love in its purest form only for life to shuffle the deck and deal her a losing hand. They say time heals all things but the lost of her first love still haunts her years later. When life proves to be too much the duo decides to skip town for a change of scenery. Twin brothers, Harlem and Houston have quickly made a name for themselves in the streets of New York. Running the streets leave little time for love so running into Amanda and Ashleigh was something neither men expected but was surely welcomed. An unplanned 7 day vacation and a chance encounter changes the way these women think when it comes to men. Is less than a week enough for Houston and Harlem to sweep these feisty women off of their feet? Will Amanda finally try love for a second go round? Will Ashleigh finally accept the love that she deserves?

Ain't Gonna Let You Go II


Ty J. Snow - 2017
     Naeem Black is the controlled, reserved, dangerously alluring and handsome businessman who makes it his personal mission to see Emory out of her state of depression. He lives his life without much chaos and with strict order. Until she unknowingly and almost innocently takes ahold of his heart and doesn’t let go. Damsel in Distress Knight in Shining Armor The tale of love we all are so familiar with.... But love isn't easy. Over-coming insecurities isn't easy. Allowing someone to love you, especially the broken parts of you is scary. And loving someone who is broken can prove to be difficult. With the odds not in their favor, what will prevail? Fight or Flight? Mercy Boutchat is the wild child with a even wilder heart. With no plans of settling down any time soon, she embarks on what is supposed to a situationship filled with insatiable lust and spontaneous combustions of pleasure...That is, until unexpected feelings get involved and she finds herself agreeing to the one thing she swore to never get involved in; Commitment. And with the one person who is mentally, her equal and physically attractive as she is... Leilani Elaine Mercer is finally living her fairytale. Her man is out of the streets. Her babies are on their way and she is finally going to get her event planning company going. In the midst of her happiness, the bearer of bad news dons her doorstep. Secrets are revealed. Loyalties are questioned and everything her and Malakhi worked so hard to build can come crashing down with one wrong explanation... Ain't Gonna Let You II is the highly anticipated sequel to The Prelude. Between these pages you find out there is growth, in love and trust where you least expect it.

In Love With A Boss


Miss Candice - 2016
    For two years, she's slept with another woman's man, wishing she was the one sitting lovely in a mansion, driving the fancy cars, and wearing the lavish clothing. Sadly, she wasn't as fortunate. Neef DeLeon is every bit of a boss. The power behind his name alone paralyzes people with fear. Everyone except for Blake, whose stomach fills with butterflies every time he's mentioned. Unfortunately, the loyalty she has to the man in her life stands in the way of her following what her heart truly desires, making it difficult for her to respond to Neef's advances. But, 'Big Neef' is a go-getter, by any means necessary. When he sees something, or someone he wants, he gets it, no matter what obstacles may stand in his way. When it comes to the plus size beauty, Blake, that obstacle ends up being another woman's man. Ramone "Mone" Brown has an image to uphold, and if you asked him, to be seen even associating with a woman like Blake was a bad look. Still, that didn't stop him from creeping up into her room while the rest of the world slept. Or while his fiancé, Chelsea, slept at least. Unbeknownst to Mone, someone else captivates the heart of his beloved side chick, Blake, and there is nothing he can do about it. He doesn't stand a chance against the smooth talking, well educated, charming, and let’s not forget, handsome Neef DeLeon. Will Blake miss out on true love, chasing a man who is obviously for everybody? Or will she finally be able to see what Neef saw in her all along? There's no doubt about it, Neef wants Blake, but how long is he willing to wait for her to see what he sees in her? Time is ticking, and he's in search of a queen. When it's all said and done, will the lucky woman be Blake?

My Father's Son


Jamilla Mozelle - 2014
    Malik, having been abandoned by both parents and left in the care of his Grandmother, struggles to find his own identity.

Forbidden Love with a Thug


Shvonne Latrice - 2020
    With no way to make ends meet, she turns to the world of stripping in order to keep herself afloat. Jersey feels that she is simply existing, and finds nothing interesting about her life, until she meets Tommy Brownson. Tommy is cute, sweet, persistent, and patient. Jersey finds herself smitten with him, but soon after becomes just short of infatuated with his frenemy Kilexis Camren. Conflicted, Jersey is having a hard time figuring out if she wants the kind and gentle Tommy, after all he did approach her first, or the mysterious, rugged, and frank Kilexis. Not able to decide right away, Jersey dabbles with both, showing a much more favortism to the latter. Will she be able to pick in enough time to preserve the losing man's feelings? Or will fate choose for her, causing a heightened rivalry between the men? Cheyla Austin is a pill popping stripper, who has no idea where she wants to go in life, and to honest she's perfectly okay with that. Living life one day at a time, and having to answer to no one, has proved to be Cheyla's method for achieving contentment. She has no interest in dating anyone who may disrupt her easy going and detached life, until she meets the sexy, ambitious, and clever Kantwan Camren. Kantwan is a no nonsense guy, and refuses to be with a woman who will cower when met with true love or hardwork. Will Cheyla be able to mature into the woman Kantwan needs? Or will she continue to live life as a disconnected and afraid little girl, causing her to lose out on the man of every girl's dreams? Ivy Horne, hasn't had it easy for the past few years. With her child's father being thrown in jail for reckless petty robberies, she is forced to make sure her son has everything he needs. In order to put food into her son Donovan's mouth, she joins best friends Jersey and Cheyla, by dancing every night for cash. Her plan is to focus on making money, while looking for a new job to obtain before her man Portland comes home. In addition to that, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about her being faithful to Portland while put away. That all changes upon meeting the intelligent, handsome, and aggressive Elijah Camren, who tries to show Ivy that she is way too good to hold a man down that has been so disloyal to her in the past. When Ivy falls for Elijah's charm, just a teeny bit, she is stuck with having feelings for him even when Portland returns. Will she dibble and dabble like Jersey? Or will fate have to pick for her as well? Everyone seems to be in a love that's forbidden, frowned upon, or just downright wrong. Follow Jersey, Cheyla, and Ivy, as they all share forbidden love with a thug.

Keece and Paris 3: a Mil-Town Love Story (The Finale)


Charae Lewis - 2015
    Keece and Paris are in marital bliss with a little one on the way. Keece is finally content with his life. That is until it is revealed that he may have already fathered a child. Keece is livid, and the only person with the answers to his questions is Riley, who finds another possible way to stay in his life, but will it cost Keece his marriage?Shymar is released from jail with one thing on his mind, and that is revenge. Hearing his girlfriend, Alyssa, fight for her life leaves Shymar feeling crushed and angry. Shymar is itching to know the whereabouts of Alyssa, and only one person that can give it to him is Keece.Will Keece dodge yet another bullet from Riley and be able to keep Paris in his life? Will Shymar catch up to Keece and avenge Alyssa’s death? Follow this riveting drama to see who will be the last one standing.