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Happily Never After: A Forsaken Love


Genesis - 2018
    The lives of Kamden, Rocco, Madison and Taylor are forever changed the moment Rocco Washington and Madison Adams first laid eyes on one another. Rocco was instantly mesmerized by Madison’s beauty and there was no way he was going to leave without knowing her. Fully aware that Madison is the daughter of his uncle’s nemesis, nothing could deter him from her. Taylor Kinney has been hurt before and has every intention on treating men the way they treat women. Taking a break from her demanding job, she goes home to Dallas in search of a much needed break. With her rotation of men in tact, Taylor is looking for nothing more than fun. After her sister gets involved with Rocco Washington. she comes in contact with the handsome and slick talking Kamden Washington. Is Kamden the man that can tame the savage in Taylor? Kamden Washington is the son of Kenny Washington, a notorious drug dealer in the city of Dallas. Trying to step out of his father’s shadow and get away from the family business, Kamden becomes part owner of Club TRU; one of the hottest nightclubs in Dallas. Kamden has his own issues when it comes to women. He’s never been disrespectful but no woman has ever been on his level to make him want to settle down; that is until he comes in contact with the mysterious, dark beauty Taylor Kinney. Witness the moments in time which lead four individuals on a roller-coaster ride. What will happen when the children of enemies come together? Can a union of that sort bring two warring families together? Or will family secrets threaten to tear them apart? Find out in, Happily Never After.

A Hood Boy's Love is Forever


Taniece - 2019
    Her mother Net leaves her on her grandmother’s doorstep and never looks back. As she gets older, Bambi gets to the point where she pushes everyone away to keep them from leaving her, except her boyfriend Doc and best friend Hershey; that is until Doc breaks her heart and she severs ties. She finds herself in a situation with the sexy, hood boy, Ari XL. The more Bambi finds herself pushing him away, the more she craves him and eventually gives in. Ari XL is the oldest out of three brothers. After his parents died, he took on the duty of making sure that his brothers, Nick and MoneyBagg were straight by any means necessary. He gets distracted by the beautiful slick mouth Bambi and immediately feels a connection to her, but she turns out to be more trouble than he bargained for. Hershey and her boyfriend Surge nears their one year anniversary with thoughts of his infidelities on her mind. Finally getting proof that he’s been cheating on her, she ends their relationship and finds herself in the arms of the handsome, gentle, and kind Nick. She finds out that Nick isn’t who he says he is and it leaves her at a crossroads. Bambi and Hershey both are broken and in need of that unconditional love. Will XL and Nick be able to give them just that? Or will their hearts end up shattered even more?

Wise 3: Giving My Love to the Plug (The Wise Series)


Mercy B. - 2017
    With a young daughter, Lanee, depending on him for her very own well-being, he has no other choice but to place his mishaps on the burner to come to her aid. In a very delicate manner, Lanee becomes Liam's number one source of therapy, and together they heal one another’s scars. Yet, Liam can’t quite grasp his reality, and carelessly stray away from his obligations and morals set for himself as a man. Elise basks in her victory, happy to finally have Wise out of the picture. She strategically places her daughter in the midst of her twisted obsession with Liam Regal and awaits the day that he falls helplessly in love with her, again, forgetting her past transgressions. Liam’s life is in complete disarray, as a result of pleading with the Lord for his mercy and grace. Before long, he finds himself cradled in familiar arms, wishing the pain away. With time, he realizes his mistakes and attempts to lean on faith. Join Liam as he scrambles to find his footing, hoping that he isn’t too late.

You Got Me Feeling


Kelly Marie - 2020
    The two know what they feel for each other, and not even their parents can stop what they believe is inevitable. Until a tragic accident happens and rips them apart. 4 years later, and Dove is a changed woman, happy with her new life and new man, Jasper. But when she comes face to face with a past she thought was gone, she finds that she starts feeling things she can’t explain. She has a decision to make. Does she run with it or run away from it? But in the end, will she get a choice? And is Ariyon as free as he thinks he is? Kemonie thought she had everything figured out when it came to her life and relationship with Ivan. Until he asks her to do something that shows her that he never loved her. She walks away, but there is a cost and 4 years later, her life is no longer the same. Still, she rolls up her sleeves and gets on with life, despite her horrid past. Her defence is to feel nothing for nobody outside of her family. It works for years until she crosses path with the handsome and dominating, Deasha. The two start off as friends but in the midst, Kemonie finds feelings surfacing that hasn’t happened in years, and so she runs from Deasha. But he’s not willing to let her go. She gives in to her feelings and is hit with a love she never thought was possible. But Ivan comes back dangling her past and in doing so, he undoes all the hard work Deasha put in to get Kemonie to trust him. And the result is devastating! And finally, we meet Ro’Myah. The beautiful but troubled twenty-one-year old. Even though she’s young, she feels like the mother because of the troubles her mother brings to their doorstep. She prays for a way out of the hood and a way for her mother to stop. And then there is a knock at the door that changes Ro’s life forever. She’s thrown in the midst of a couple - Exodus and Constance. What should have been an easy job and easy money, turns into everything but that. Feelings that she knows she shouldn’t have, come full force and she finds herself in the arms of Exodus. Who after a relationship breakdown, finds that he needs Ro just as much as she needs him. And just as the two come to terms with how they feel for each other, Exodus finds himself stuck between two women. But who does he chose? This book is about love and what happens when you meet someone who has you feeling things you can’t explain. Do you run or stay?

She Gave Her Heart to The Realest


Yanni - 2017
    So when you find it you should keep it. Sometimes your knight in shining armor is wearing Timbs and some sweats. After finally graduating from high school and being accepted to the college of her dreams, Céline "Lala" Nixon, wasn't looking for love as much as she was looking for someone that she could trust. All she wanted besides success, was someone to be in her corner the way she'd always been for everyone else. That was until she met Kenzo. Constantly being showered with gifts, Lala thought Kenzo had changed her life for the better, but everything came with a price. Was Lala really prepared for the changes Kenzo brought to her life? Kenzo Chun was a well-known, well-respected businessman that wanted to have his cake and eat it too. His love for women began to cause turmoil in his life as he found himself in love with two women. Will his lies finally catch up with him and leave him alone? Nirvana was the true definition of a "ride or die" chick. Knowing that her fiancé was cheating on her, she still held him down. Her love for him and the lifestyle that he provided her motivated her to stick with him through it all. She was determined to one day be his wife and bare his children. To her, those other women didn't mean a thing since she was the one rocking the ring. But how much is too much for her to take when she learns that someone else has captivated her man's heart? Follow Lala in this twisted love story as she finally gives her heart to one of the "Realest" people she's ever met, or so she thought. Will she get that fairytale ending or will she be left broken hearted? Find out in this first installment of She Gave Her Heart To The Realest...

Crowned 2: The Return of a Savage


Deshon Dreamz - 2017
    At a very young age, she acknowledged the natural boss that thrived inside of her. However, love… well, the illusion of love created someone different. With the discovery of her husbands’ infidelity, coupled with the ultimate betrayal of the loyalty that she has shown him, Ashura snaps, and now she trusts no one. Not even the man that she finds herself being pulled to in the midst of it all. Nacobi feels blindsided by everything happening around her. Not only does she encounter a man who she has deep feelings for in a very compromising position with her best friend, but she also has no idea who to trust nor who to believe. The man she spent the last few months of her life getting to know, trusting, and caring about or the only person that she has ever loved in her entire life, Ashura Trenton? Code Zero has somehow entered the lives of these best friends and flipped them upside down in a small amount of time. From the mystery of them, to the protectiveness, to the keen sense of knowing what to do and say in each moment to make them fall in love; they have them right where they want them… at the barrel of their guns. In this finale, the old Ashura is gone and has been replaced with a no-nonsense beast who won’t allow just anyone into her space. Her guard is up, her veins are out as the pain of the present drives her to the savage of the past. At her side, Nacobi is along for the ride, and down for whatever. They're willing to fight whoever for whatever, in order to keep their lives and all the things they’ve worked for in order. Lies, deceit, hidden agendas, baby mommas, alpha males and trained killers make Crowned 2 a finale that you do not want to miss.

Chosen: A Street King's Obsession


Sunny Giovanni - 2016
    But one thing Ramone knows is that a hustler is nothing without a woman by his side, so he pushes him to find a rider to make his wife before he can take his place as a leader in the streets. Diego agrees for the sake of earning the position that he was born to take on but when he meets a certain woman, things don't quite turn out the way he planned it. Christina isn’t the least bit glamorous and doesn’t give money so much as a second glance. The only thing on her agenda is caring for her elderly mother and working to provide for them both without any help. Unfortunately, Ramone isn’t the only parent who wants the best for his child. Regina, Christina’s mother, urges her to try to win Diego's heart in order to solidify their happiness. Christina isn't having it but she later agrees but her mother's plan backfires. When Christina discovers that she's not the only one fighting to be by Diego's side, will she fight or will she fold? Can she make him see the good in having less and not too much? Or will Diego throw away any intention of marrying to stay the bachelor that he loves being? Though these questions are answered, there are just too many people who hold knives, ready to either stab Diego in the back for his money… or slit Christina’s throat for the title she’s striving to earn.

She Got A Thing For A Dope Boy 2


Tay Mo'Nae - 2018
    Josie should have listened. At the end of part one, she finally finds out J-Rocs secret. Feeling heartbroken and betrayed Josie decides it’s best to leave him alone and move on, but will it be that easy? J-Roc refuses to let her leave him and must try to get a handle on things before he loses Josie for good. Kyleigh’s left knocking on death's door after a horrible accident. Ice is stressed trying to be there for Kyleigh and trying to find the person who harmed her. He tries to change his ways but when situations out his control cause him to revert back to his dog ways, he has to decide if it’s worth it. Levi and Neveah can’t seem to get it right. Levi is battling the cops off him as well as his feelings for Neveah. With her family against her, Neveah has no one but Kyleigh to turn too. Levi’s hot and cold behavior pushes her into the arms of another man but will Levi allow her to be happy with someone other than him? The Feds are closing in, relationships are failing, and death is in the air. How will these couples survive the obstacles thrown their way?

Married to the Community D


Mz. Biggs - 2017
    In the back of her mind, she always felt that he was seeing other women behind her back, but that was something she could never prove. A turn of events on a day that was supposed to be used for her to relax her mind and free herself of all negative thoughts about her relationship, caused Patience to leave behind the weak version of herself that believed everything her husband said to her and fight back. Besides, a little payback never hurt anybody, right? Nova wanted to have his cake and eat it too. Nova loved Patience, but not as much as he loved women and sex. Being faithful was the furthest thing from his mind when he found it so easy for him to cheat. But, what happens when he's no longer able to hide his secrets? Through online chat, Axelle was able to connect with Patience. Patience was everything that he ever wanted in a woman and so much more, but he knew there was no way Patience would accept him if she knew his real background. Axelle wants to move forward with his life with a future that involves Patience. Will he be able to continue hiding his past from Patience? As three worlds collide, the secrets of the dark start to come to the light. Deception is revealed, revenge is sought, and new love is created. Will Patience be able to finally walk away or will she remain married to the man she now viewed as being the Community D?!?! Find out in this first installment of... Married to The Community D.

Money & Montana 4: The Crew; The Finale


Chrissy J - 2015
    What was once a group of tight people, everything has changed them and the way they’re involved with one another. With truths to be told and snakes in disguise that could be standing right in front of them.Montana, for example, wass once the sweetest and smartest of the bunch, but even she has changed with an unexpected ranking and a surprising realization of something major in her life. Everyone in the crew is going through something— with enemies still in the shadows, breakups, mental hospitals, cartel takeovers, and the untimely death of a crew member. Will they be able to handle it? Will Money and Montana be able to stick together through all of the changes and chaos that is brought upon them by the shocking events that are taking place? Or will the crew fall apart and go their separate ways instead of banding together in their time of grief and drama? Find out in the final installment of Money and Montana.

I'm In Love With A Thug 3


Lady Lissa - 2015
    She is determined to get revenge against her brother for his shady act but in her condition, Zay won’t let her get involved in anything other than relax and prepare for the birth of their daughter.Zay has made a name for himself in the drug business and he is a force to be reckoned with.Prince is still being just as shady as ever trying to take over the whole Brooklyn area. What will happen when Prince and Zay finally face off?Africa is hiding the ultimate secret. Can she keep this secret or will it come back to haunt her? What will happen when these issues come to surface? Will this family survive all the betrayal and heartache? Who will live and who will finally meet their maker? Don’t wait any longer, open up and find out!

Hooked On A Dope Boys Love


Kaylyn Kiara - 2019
    Sexy, established, and worth millions both of them can have any woman they want. While Ryan’s is calculated and introverted Romelo is the wild child, enjoying life without a care in the world that is until a past business associate resurfaces with an opportunity that may be too good to be true. The youngest member of the Santone family, Zanae has everything she could ever want except the freedom to live life on her own terms. Crippled by her families wealth and control her determination for freedom has led her into the arms of the enemy. Is it really love or an opportunity for the Massey Clan to one up their rival? Moriah has relocated for a second chance to start fresh. Searching for peace to heal the bruises unseen by the naked eye she’s not looking for love or anything that resembles it. When a night out ends in gunfire she meets the unforgettable Romelo Massey and from there her life is never the same. An age old beef has separated these two families for generations but what happens when the enemy finds a way to capture your heart? Love knows no boundaries and puts all four of them in an awkward position none of them are ready for. Who would’ve known being loyal to your heart could be the wrong move in this game of love & war.

Savior & Sycret: Forbidden Love


Jade Royal - 2019
    Terror and fear had consumed her in the wake of a tragedy but Sycret soon made a vow to never feel that kind of fear ever again. Committing herself to a team of bounty hunters and killers, Sycret hardened herself, forgetting all types of emotion. The hardened front she put on however began to blur the more time she spent with a dangerous killer on his own path just like she was on hers. Standing six feet tall, radiating power, and with a deadly stare that enticed her and frightened her at the same time; Savior Banks was as dangerous and irresistible as they came. Savior had long learned to hide and control his emotions until it came to Sycret. She stirred up the deepest darkest of desires for Savior that he never thought he could feel. Their lives had no room for love however. As an assassin love could come at a hefty price none of them were willing to pay. While Sycret and Savior battled with their own feelings, there was a huge secret lingering between them that was a vital key in the dynamics of their relationship. Would Savior and Sycret defy the odds and let love lead them together, or would the truth of their occupation explode between them, destroying their love forever?

Q And Harlem: Blindsided By A Love Affair


Shaytrece - 2015
    His boys Preston and Presley, who were identical twin brothers, held him down as well as his big brother Martell. Q had his chick Skylar in his corner as well, or at least, that’s what he thought. When Q swore he was coming home to focus on getting his paper back up and nothing else, he was reunited with the chick he felt was meant to be his in the beginning. He’d wanted her before he got locked up, but he wasn’t letting her get away that easily this time.Meanwhile, Harlem ‘Lem’ Santana was living in hell with her boyfriend Dreon until he went beyond too far and had Harlem in the hospital and distanced from her friends and family. Harlem found the strength to leave Dre and relocating was her first move. She vowed to herself to stay away from men for a while because she’d gone through a lot with Dre and wasn’t looking forward to Dre part two. However, one of her friends, Shayn asked her to attend the welcome home party of the man Harlem had been interested in when she met him in college right before she met Dre. When Harlem, Shayn and their other two best friends, Rena and Renae, who were also identical twins, made it to the club that night, everything in her life changed. Some for the good and some for the worst, but there is only so much Harlem can take once she realizes she is not only facing demons of her own past; she has to face everyone else’s as well.Once skeletons begin to fall out the closet, there are all sorts of chaos that leads to a domino effect. There are fights, cheating, beatings and deep, dark family secrets that could possibly lead to some incest. Everyone has a past and it’s only a matter of time before it come back to bite you. Let’s just see who can survive a thing of the past.

Diamond's Affair 3


Danielle Marcus - 2014
    So what happens when a man has reached his limit? Garren James has reached his wits end with all the drama in his life, and it's causing him to struggle with his decision making process to stay or go. Garren loves Diamond with every fiber in his body, but when she doesn't show that same devotion, he begins to question if she even deserves him. This in turn, leads him right into the arms of the beautiful Mo. Mo intrigues G and has him battling with thoughts of moving on. G's love for Diamond may not be strong enough to resist temptation. Their union may be at risk of crumbling under pressure and with Mo in the picture that won’t be hard to do. Find out how their story unfolds in this explosive finale that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.