is at it again with the first installment of her new riveting series. Twyla T. brings fast-paced drama, intrigue, and twists in another 5-star book. Ashanti McNeal dealt with twenty-three-year-old Kentay Mills sneakily for years and now at the age of eighteen she is happy to be in an open to be in a relationship with him. She knows that Kentay loves her, but his love for the streets, as well as other women often complicates their relationship. Despite the fact that Kentay doesn’t treat her the way she should be treated, Ashanti just can’t seem to let him go. Kentay has known the streets his entire life. Besides his love for the hustle, Ashanti is the only woman that has his heart but it doesn’t stop his from veering off and dealing with other women; including women he knows should be off limits. When he’s not with Ashanti or dealing with other woman, he’s hustling alongside his best friend Slick. Kentay learns to keep his friends close and his enemies closer. Twenty-year-old college basketball superstar, Ahmad Jones is the big man on campus at Mississippi State. Everyone knows him; that was until he met Ashanti. They instantly hit it off as friends but the chemistry between them is too strong for either of them to deny. As she’s preparing to start a new journey at Mississippi State, Ashanti and Kentay’s relationship is tested. Kentay notices her pulling away and tries to get himself together to make sure she remained with him but it may be too late. With test after test and betrayal after betrayal, the question remains if their relationship is strong enough to withhold what’s being thrown their way or has Kentay pushed Ashanti too far? Truths will be revealed. Secrets will be unmasked. Pain will be inevitable. Relationships will dissolve. And, some relationships will launch. When it’s all said and done, who will be standing tall at the finish line? Check out Pretty Lips That Thugs Love and see what storms are brewing in this urban fiction love story between Ashanti, Kentay, and Ahmad.

    Even though Love was finally free of Faith and Pam’s drama she had unknown drama coming around the corner when her number one enemy and her past link up. She is faced with one bad situation after another and it becomes too over whelming for her that it began to take an effect on her and Conic’s relationship. Mean while Ti-Ti and Sir’s long distance relationship take a turn for the worst when his true colors of jealousy began to show; he thought she was cheating and his old anger began to rise. Mama Toni and her new job had put Ti-Ti in an uncomfortable space when her daddy Ice was released from prison early and Mama Toni was still hanging in the ‘D’ with the doctor. Faith was still on her ho plan and when she thought she found love it was just the one she may not want after all; She and Pam are not longer Thing 1and Thing 2 because Faith’s new man didn’t want her out his sight and she was trying to keep this sponsor, but he came with a cost that she wasn’t ready for. Veronica was out for revenge once she seen the condition of her daughter; she also knew that from the looks of the little girl she had to make quick decisions if she wanted any chance in Conic’s life and like they say the DNA don’t lie. She was determined to eliminate all that had done her wrong and Love and Faith were at the top of the list. She also had the dilemma of facing Spider and Monkey because one look at Niq there was sure to be some drama. Although Mama Kash would rather keep the image that she created for herself years ago, she was no longer able to once she was faced with a situation that brought harm toward her family the old Kash came back and the world was reintroduced to a beast. With every negative thing coming for Conic and Love they both knew that being without one another was not an option and that fighting together is stronger than fighting against one another. After the smoke clears, no pun intended Love and Conic work toward building their family starting with their up and coming wedding and the both of them couldn’t be happier, but is the universe done with the chaos it delivers their way; I guess like a wise man once said ‘We shall see’…..

    Wearing rose colored glasses, still believing he can change, Keya finds herself once again, tangled in Locke's sinister and sexual desires, that have now escalated. Having no real support and no way out will any one ever come to her rescue? Will someone save her or will she soon be able to save herself?

    No matter how hard she tries it seems she’s unworthy of the affection of others. That is until she meets the beautiful Assassin Demoto Youngblood. He’s perfect in her eyes. From the moment he entered her life, nothing’s been the same. Although she doesn’t agree with his profession, she could never imagine escaping the irreplaceable love he gives. Demoto Youngblood is a ruthless killer with a past filled with vengeance, betrayal and murder. These things compiled together are enough to make anyone heartless. The moment he laid eyes on Taryn, all of that goes out of the window. In a world full of lies and dishonesty she’s the one thing that’s remained true. It would be a beautiful thing for Taryn to have finally found her happy ending, but how long will it last? The moment she’s found her safe place everything comes crashing down.

    A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son. What should’ve been tears of happiness were replaced with mourning. Down the hall, giving birth to her daughter, was Cherish Montgomery. She watched her boyfriend walk out of the room, never to return. Homeless and scared with the threat of losing her child, Cherish must rely on Simon, who she’d only met once with Emily, to help her. With emotions running high, these strangers must find peace amidst their personal turmoil and sudden life-changing circumstances. The first year of parenthood is one the hardest. They will find a way to navigate through emotions, death, and raising two babies who need them. There is no choice or redo button, life will continue with or without them. On top of the stress from social norms and familial issues for this blended household, Cherish and Simon will have to trust one another, find themselves, and, perhaps, discover a way to love again.

    At just the tender age of fifteen, she's experienced a life filled with agony. After being viciously raped and abused by her mother and step-father for years, Novel becomes withdrawn from life. She didn't think life could get more cruel until she becomes pregnant with her rapist's child. After being placed in foster care, Novel thought she was safe until she discovers the foster care's deepest, darkest secret. Jaded and wanting to be delivered out of the dark life she's been given, Novel started to give up until she then meets a man by the name of Lance, who becomes the real father-figure that she's never had. After being a victim for so many years, will Novel finally break free of the shackles of pain or will she let it torment her for the rest of her life?

    She was taught at a very young age that lies were going to be a part of her life. LEARN - Violet learned that she needed to look out for herself and chart her own future. Maximus learned more than he wanted to know about Violet. Could he still be interested in her after what he has learned? LOSS - Losing her mother at a young age wouldn’t be the only tragedy she would endure. Blending into the background and not making waves was how she learned to survive. Now she’s all grown up and the very family that mistreated her has asked her to do the unthinkable. LUST - Maximus noticed Violet when she entered the room. Now that she’s all grown up, his body took notice. She was always a beautiful girl, but now she was a woman and he wanted her. LIVE - Violet has had a crush on Maximus since she was twelve. She fantasized about being with him, but that fantasy turned into a nightmare and now she is forced to live with the consequences. LOVE - Violet had to live a lie, suffer immense loss, pay for her mistakes, and learn to live on her own terms. She now lives in a new city and is loving her life, that is, until she sees Maximus again. Can Violet and Maximus bury the past and allow love to flourish... Find out in TWISTED DEVOTION

    Case is faced with a dilemma so damaging that it has the potential to take away his freedom. While trying to clear his name, he’s faced with the reality that he hurt the love of his life. His intention was never to hurt Diar, but he was so caught up with the death if his ex that Case didn’t realize that he playing with Diar's heart. Without Diar in his corner, Case is unsure if he will make it out of his predicament. Diar is torn between her heart and her mind. She wants to believe that Case loves her, but his words don't match with his actions. She’s tired of waiting for him to love her the way that she loves him. Walking away seems like the best solution, but when she steps right into trouble, Diar’s not sure if she has made the best decision. Will Case and Diar mend their broken relationship or will their detrimental issues keep them apart?

    

    A young, rich, thuggish hustler who has the city on lock. All he needs is the right woman to come home to. But life has taught him that women are a pleasure. They are not to be loved, and they definitely can’t be trusted—until he meets her. JULZ has already been hurt and damn near broken by a man. Falling in love again is not on her list of things to do. She’s just trying to repair her life in a different city and care for her son. Damn a man—until she meets him. Immediately, she is attracted to Choppa’s rugged sex appeal and his cocky manner. Not only does he make her wet, he treats her like a queen. But everything that glitters ain’t gold. In the middle of a passion that is as hot and as dangerous as an inferno, Julz discovers some things about Choppa that frightens her. But will he let her walk away? Or will he put her in the same chokehold he has on the drug game? To get away it may take much more than a RESTRAINING ORDER.

    Its cast of characters include the Notorious P.I.G., the proprietor of the house, who uses his power to satisfy his licentious fetishes. Of his customers, there's Wanda, an exotic dancer who loathes P.I.G., but only tolerates him because he has the best dope in town. Wanda's boyfriend Mike is the owner of an upscale strip club, as well as a full time pimp. Trap House is the bastard child of real life and the author's vivid imagination. Its author, Sa'id Salaam, paints a graphic portrait of the inner-workings of an under-world. He takes you so close you can almost hear the sizzle of the cocaine as it's smoked almost smell the putrid aroma of crack as it's exhaled. Yet for all the grit and grime, Trap House has the audacity to be a love story. Through the sordid sex and brutality is an underlying tale of redemption and self empowerment. Trap House drives home the realit

    When we last left Quita, the last person on earth Flex would suspect, Kim Carmichael, had kidnapped Cordon.Kimi, Cordon's biological mother, had her unreliable cousin Pooh hold Cordon, and his friend Miranda in a motel room until further instructions. But the kids have another agenda, and decide to slip away to face the dangerous streets, and save themselves.To top it all off, Quita must still run her illegal daycare center although most of her friends are being held captive by Flex, and his goons until Cordon is found. Time is of the essence and if Flex does not get Cordon back soon, bodies will continue to drop.Quita's Dayscare Center 2 is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Will this be the end of Quita's Dayscare Center or just the beginning?

    With households to maintain, families to take care of, and men to seduce it’s a wonder how these ladies find time to piece together a scheme of all schemes to put them in a position of power. But when the real mastermind flips the script on the ladies, it will risk their lives and test their friendship…THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SECTION 8

    So when she meets Lloyd AKA Black, a rich street king who ruthlessly runs Atlanta and everything in it, she has no problem shedding her good girl image to be his coke-addicted ride or die. But there is one problem---his wife Dior who Lloyd is NOT divorcing although he tells Keisha a different story. After a turn of events that almost ends in bloodshed for Lloyd and Dior at her hands, Keisha swears to never do coke again, goes back to the stripclub, and takes back her job as a bartender. And it is there that she meets Trigga...Trigga is a boss nigga with an attitude. He's all business and making money but he has a mean, sexy swag that makes him effortlessly attract women. One night, he's in Pink Lips when he sees Keisha, but he's not there for pleasure...he's there for business. And his business involves putting a bullet straight through Lloyd's skull. What he soon finds is that Lloyd won't be an easy mark and one mistake ends up placing him and Keisha in the hospital fighting for their lives. When Trigga wakes up, the first person on his mind is Keisha--the woman he met who he now feels obligated to protect. And Kiesha is all too ready to allow him to do so as long as she can keep her best kept secrets regarding Lloyd underwraps.Dior Mitchell-Evans has been cheated on one to many times by her husband, Lloyd, and she decides once and for all that she won't continue to take it lying down. So she enlists the only man she knows just might love her more than Lloyd to help her with her plans...Lloyd's cousin, Kenyon. Although Kenyon and Lloyd were raised like brothers, Kenyon can't hide the fact that he's loved Dior throughout the years and he won't stand by idly any longer as Lloyd continues to use and abuse her.Love and betrayal sometimes fall hand in hand. But when you fall in love in the streets, you can guarantee that betrayal will soon come. This isn't the typical 'good girl meets thug' tale. This is classic romance meets thug love and it will leave you wanting more.

    And it's well worth reading. In this unputdownable book you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Genesis that's signed under Na'Kia Presents. Her writing is very clever, and this story is great. **Warning** This is not your typical Urban romance, dope boy, thug love, or kingpin savage book. Heart pounding. Drama filled. Love story Women's fiction. “To my surprise, the wedding I naively attended turned out to be the most heartbreaking reality check I’ve ever had. Ironically, my boyfriend was the groom, but I wasn’t the bride. Not only had he been playing me, but he took infidelity to a whole new level by marrying my cousin and it crushed my soul. Oh yes, he cheated, cheated.” Dr. Koi Montgomery was played by a cold-hearted man she had given her all to. She was a fool in love and had gotten used in the worst way. Adair was her everything, but in the end he wasn’t worth the heartache he’d put her through. Ultimately, the love she gave was filled with hopes and dreams that would be crushed by the two people she trusted the most. Adair was the epitome of a faithless, unadulterated, cocky man that didn’t deserve none of Koi’s time or affection. He abused her love, and she gullably let him. He took advantage of their relationship without a care in the world. Once a person shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Koi’s mistake was not walking away before it was too late. What doesn’t break Koi makes her stronger and once the pain subsides, love may still be in the horizon of someone she never expected it to come from. What happens when she finally moves on, and goes after everything she deserves? Will love be kind to her this time around, or will she find herself caught up once again in a loveless relationship?