She paved the way for many young hair stylists by opening multiple hair salons throughout Chicago. With her main focus being her business, and trying her best to cope with the tragic death of her father who was Murdered in cold blood right in front of her, having a personal life is the last thing on her mind. That is until she crosses paths with the infamous La’Cari Gibson. La’Cari is in a lane of his own, being born into money meant nothing to him. He still put in the work to make sure his famille’s businesses ran smoothly. True to his wife Zoey, he made sure no other woman could even come close to replacing her and she knew it. Loyalty means everything to him, but once you break that, nothing will stop him from returning the gesture, no matter who you are! Zoey is the true definition of a trophy wife, young, beautiful, and well kept. She stands behind her husband in the most expensive stilettos, purchased directly from his account. Unlike La’Cari loyalty means nothing to Zoey if the money isn’t flowing, and she will stop at nothing to secure her and her man’s bag. Watch as this drama filled story unfolds, when lies, loyalty, and marriages are broken! Love can be a dangerous game, especially when you don’t know the consequences behind losing.

    Crossing this line is wrong, but it feels oh so right.... Shineka has always had love for her friend Merciless, but when they slip up and have sex everything changes. Careers are ruined, lives are lost and hearts get broken. And suddenly she finds herself having to choose between the man she is falling in love with and her long desired dreams. Merciless cared about very little in life but Neka was on top of that list. When he decides he wants to settle down with her he thought everything would fall into place. But his lifestyle threatens to ruin not just their relationship but also the friendship they had built. When Neka is in trouble he will have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save her.

    Arnez has remained relentless in his pursuit to seek revenge against Genesis and everyone he loves. Knowing an enemy is lurking, has made his inner circle war ready. But will Arnez's latest sadistic scheme, deliver the final blow? Find out in part 4 of the Stackin Paper Series.

    At a very tender age, Justice solicited her body to get the normal necessities of life. Escaping her long time pimp Mack, Justice ended up in the cold streets of California. With dreams of being rescued by a knight and shining armor, she got exactly what she wished for. However, this Knight showed up in a tinfoil suit and pistol.Cocky and deadly, football star and street legend "Champion King" miraculously sweeps Justice off her feet. Understanding that every diamond has imperfections, Champions mind is still clouded with thoughts of her occupation and not to mention his infidelity.Falling madly in love with the well known football mogul, Justice is constantly hurt by his actions. They say true love's the greatest weapon to win the war caused by pain so Justice refuses to give up. Will Champion over look the fact he has falling madly in love with a prostitute before it's to late?In this heart filling love saga love is tested but "Nothing Real Can Be Threatened."

    They're experiencing life like they never knew was possible. From the safety of their gated community, their world is copacetic. Until news from home rocks their world. Released early from prison, King's only mission is to regain control of the throne and take care of the people who crossed him. And Washington Heights knows there are only two people who can make that happen. Loyalty is tested, friendships lost, and the strength of Jaicyn and Rayshawn's relationship is questioned. When the smoke clears, who will be left standing?

    Seeing his mother struggle at a young age with his two younger siblings, Wavy and Blondie, he felt pressure to do his part and provide for them where his mother could not. He startled hustling in downtown L.A, and pickpocketing was his game, until he met his mentor, Monster, the leader of the infamous Piru Blood gang, who would ultimately teaches him the game and changed his life forever. Years later as an adult, all the money in the world meant nothing to him without someone by his side to rule the empire he created. When he meets Patrice, a boss chick in her own right, she steps in and proves she can match his status. Wavy Carter is the middle child and the most stubborn, the total opposite of his natural-born leading brother. Sleeping with different girls every night and being a fashion-forward type of man, he doesn't have time for romance, or so he thinks, until his life is fatefully changed the night he smashes his car right into love. Blondie Carter is the baby, the only girl of the Carter family, and the deadliest, most ruthless of the bunch. She's the executioner of the family, and if you cross her brothers, you'll have to see her. Together, Blondie and Wavy run the underworld while Legacy tries to keep his business legit, but with more money, comes more problems. The Carters are faced with enemies from every side and fight to hold down their spot in the kingdom they've created. Will the brothers be blind-sighted by newfound love, putting the family power and fortune at stake? Can Legacy and his siblings survive the lovers quarrels that surround them that could potentially prove deadly? Tune into this fast paced, electrifying standalone to find out what happens....

    Fresh on the dating scene, she wasn’t looking for anything serious, just a night of fun with no strings attached. Love was not supposed to be in the cards, but she got more than she bargained for when she crossed paths with Dogada Harris. Dogada, president of the famous biker club ‘Rude Boys’ has never had a problem with the ladies until he met his match in Erica James. Not one to be impressed with his status as a Rude Boy, Dogada found himself in a position that he’s never been in, chasing after a woman. While Erica is running away from love, Dogada has finally found it. Will Erica open up her heart to giving love a second try or will Dogada lose a love he never had

    and Patrice Balark teamed up to bring you book one of this new and exciting drama filled series, The Wife of a Kingpin: Malik & Micah’s Story. Of course, romance, sex, deceit, backbiting, and illegal dealings will be served up like a five course meal. After losing his mom at the age of 18 during his senior year of high school, Malik Jefferson took comfort in the only thing that made sense to him at the time... the streets. Malik along with his best friend and right hand man, Rico “Goo” Grady, were taken under the wings and learned everything street by the connect who happened to be dating Goo's mom. They started out as corner boys and were making smooth waves along the way. After the connects demise, Malik and Goo went from the corner to the top. After being challenged for the top position over and over, the duo answered the call of being as ruthless as they wanted to be, thus informing Chicago and the world a new Kingpin had arrived. Eighteen year old Micah Sanders is all about her business. Not only is she a full-time student at the University of Illinois, but she also works part-time while being an unknown boss on the side. Coming from a life of privilege, Micah doesn't rebel against her upbringing, but she prefers to rely on herself to make her own way in the world. Despite having it all, she is only missing one thing, her now deceased brother. While everyone else may have forgotten about his untimely death, it stays at the forefront of Micah’s mind along with seeking revenge on whomever committed this heinous crime. Will she get the answer to the question that has been nagging her for so long? The first encounter was at random. The second encounter was accidental. But, the third encounter and every one afterwards were by design. After crossing paths with the beautiful mystery woman, Malik had to have her. It had been a while since the last time a woman captivated and held his interest that much. However, it was something more to the lady than meets the eye. He was on a mission to claim and to make Micah his woman. Malik and Micah are on the verge of starting something great. But, what happens when two bosses collide? Who will rule in the end? I don't know, but find out in book one of this new series. Warning: This book contains a cliffhanger.

    Only focusing on school at the moment, she never thought she would run into an old classmate at her job. His type was what she vowed to always stay away from. He was the hit it and quit it type. People can change right? When he starts showing interest and showing her he wasn’t how he use to be, she debates on giving him a chance. Would it all be worth it in the end? Could Future be her soulmate? Future Monroe was well known in Houston, Texas by everyone, especially the women. Future has his eyes set on Fawn when he bumps into her purposely at the store she worked in. Making her go on a date with him, she finally let’s her guard down. When Future starts having feeling towards Fawn, he starts to doubt if he could be that man for her, especially when another woman is trying to make him love her…

    When he meets Starr, a cute and sassy little eight year old, he had no idea how much his life would change. With so much in common, the two quickly become friends. As a matter of fact, they become best friends. For the next few years, they continue to shoot hoops, help each other with their homework and just have good times. So what happens when they start to reach puberty? When Onyx gets promoted to the sixth grade and switches schools, while Starr gets promoted to fifth grade and remains in the same school, the two wonder if their friendship will remain the same. The two continue to bond and nothing changes, that is until Starr begins attending the same school. Onyx is now an eighth grader and star of their basketball team. Starr is also on the girls’ team and they are both excellent players. Mandy, a cheerleader at their middle school, begins to take special interest in Onyx during this time and the two become a couple. Their relationship blossoms and continues until they reach high school, even though Mandy has insecurities concerning Onyx’s relationship with Starr. After voicing her opinion about their relationship for a couple of years, Onyx finally has enough and breaks up with her. But Mandy is not going to give up on him and their relationship that easily. She begins to spiral out of control and make Starr’s life miserable. Onyx discovers he has feelings for Starr that are more than just friendly. He wants to take it to another level, but Starr is afraid of risking their friendship for something new. Mandy has a feeling that Onyx is in love with Starr, but she is not going to stand by and watch her man be happy with a homewrecker. Even though she and Mandy have engaged in several confrontations, some resulting in fist fights, Mandy still won’t stop torturing the one person she is sure broke up her happy relationship with Onyx. How far will Mandy go to end Starr and Onyx’s friendship? Will Starr finally follow her heart and accept the love that Onyx is offering her? Or will their friendship be ruined forever?

    Being a young up and coming rapper in the game, Todd chose his career over his responsibilities based on the advice of his manager Delano Dawson. Delano was abandoned by his mother at birth; and had never formed an affinity for the fairer sex. Life was always about what made him happy and that was all that mattered until he met Mona-Lisa. Could the bad advice he gave his protégé turn out to be his blessing or will it be another curse on the streets of Atlanta?

    While she ultimately decides to let Derrick sweep her off her feet, Plus’ feelings for her never seem to waver. However, when Derrick gets drafted into the NBA and has to relocate hundreds of miles away, Perri is faced with the decision to either stay in Maryland or leave with her fiancé for good. Now that Plus has completely stepped up as a father, the mere mention of Perri taking Camille away leaves him emotionally shattered. But after everything he’s put Perri through is this now his karma? In addition to this love triangle, Tez and Myesha’s relationship goes through its own struggle of sorts. Both of their pasts come back to haunt them, leaving a huge question mark over the survival of their union. While Jorell and Nika make such a cute couple; him with his ‘bama’ ways and her with her quick-witted nature, will the secrets he has buried tear them apart? Find out how what happens when people really do love hard but aren’t fair when playing the game.

    

    Many men want to take their spot, while women want to be in their spot. Life moves fast, as time waits for no one. Out of all the things they deal with, love and relationships have never been on their radar. What happens when a shift in the atmosphere causes their needs, to turn into wants? Will the men who control many, be able to conquer the one thing that alludes them, while maintaining being the Kings of the Hood? ​Preshus, Aquaneesha, and Kimmy, know what it feels like to be underestimated. Going through trials and tribulations has shaped each one into the women that they are. Not everyone agrees with how they live their lives. As they maneuver through life conquering their careers, and the bag, personal relationships escape them. One is afraid to love, the other doesn’t know how, and one just don’t have the time for a relationship. Things happen that causes change in their lives. How will they handle it? Will they finally see there’s something more important than what they have been believing in? Take a ride with characters that are unlike any others you have ever came across. ‘King of the Hood’ hammers in on the realism of what’s really important. Read and find out what that actually is.

    She was rudely awakened by a call from the hospital, telling her that her soon to be husband, newborn, and five-year old had been in a bad car accident. Wes was in the car, yet Mica still can’t forgive him for the role he played. Mike and Jas thought they were safe with crossing Mica, and they almost got away with their sneaky ways. Why was nobody letting Mica make her own decisions? That’s what Stamp would like to know. Find out all the tea in this juicy finale of In Love with A South Side Nigga.