The clock finally displayed the numbers that she’d been anticipating. Tossing the covers back from the bed, Bella rose. Reaching into her nightstand, she grabbed the tightly sealed envelope and shut the drawer back. Grabbing the baby monitor, Bella made her way to the bathroom –her favorite place. Closing the door behind her, Bella locked it and slid down to the floor. Laying on the plush rug that she’d had RahMeek to have special ordered, she relaxed. Tearing the envelope open, Bella began to read the words that her husband had written. The very first paragraph warmed her beating heart. Dear Bella, I just wanted to start by saying that I love you, Bells. You’ve changed a nigga. It’s not everyday that I meet a woman as super as yourself. When I think of you, peace overcomes me. You’re everything that I could’ve dreamt of in a wife. I can honestly say that you’ve changed me, baby. Each day I thank God that he created you, love. Cause without my sunshine, there would be no Reign. That was mad corny, huh? Let me get off of this mushy tip and get to the real. Come ride with a nigga…

    With his gun and his right hand, wife right by his side he’s ready to get some answers, that’s until Royalty springs the news of Celine’s pregnancy on him. After the loss of their daughter, it’s nothing he wants more than to have another baby with the love of his life, but will he get that? Will Celine do the unthinkable and break her vows because of her fears? Zigz has always been considered the one with a few screws missing. What happens when Autumn has been the one with the screws all this time? Will Zigz step up and be the man that both Levi and Autumn need in their life? Will Autumn find out about what Zigz was doing the night he was arrested? Or will Zigz take it to his grave? Being surrounded by women that shoot first and ask questions later, Zigz doesn’t want to expose Autumn to the lifestyle, but will he have a choice? Lord stepped in and took what was his; Royalty. But, what about Mia? Where does that leave her in their lover’s triangle? His mind is on one thing and that’s making Royalty into the woman he needs, not the spoiled bratty girl she was with Kansas. Will he be able to achieve that or will Royalty go running back to Kansas? Will Lord finally throw the towel in when it comes to Royalty and find out what’s really out there for him? Everyone is in love in this sequel, but are they with the right people? We know who we want together, but is that what their heart is telling them? I present to you I can’t be the one you, the sequel.

    She's pregnant by the man of her dreams and is surrounded by true friends and family. Things couldn't be better, but in Cherish's world all good things come to an end. Will she and Mega stand the test of time? Or, will Cherish's world continue down a road of turmoil?

    Aaliyah quickly puts her law degree to work. Finding a position at The Defenders Association, Aaliyah realizes that as the youngest defender there, she would have to prove herself to her boss... she just didn’t know the day would come so soon for her. Neither did she know that her first case would change life as she knew it. Since a youngin’, Consequence Love Jr. knew his name was powerful, and one day he would run the empire his father worked so hard to build along with his uncles. After countless defenders try and fail to get him out on bond, Consequence almost gave up on the thought of going home before his trial... that was until Aaliyah Thomas walked into the courtroom and changed the game while also stealing his heart. Falling for his public defender wasn’t something Consequence intended to do, especially with his wife, India, waiting at home for him. Being in a toxic relationship was all La’Draya knew due to her first love, Greg. After leaving him, she promised herself she wouldn’t jump into another relationship anytime soon—until she meets Knowledge Jordan Jr. Used to having and getting what he wants, Knowledge set his eyes on La’Draya and instantly knew he wanted her and wouldn't take no for an answer. After getting one taste of her, Knowledge did whatever he needed to do in order to keep her—even if she didn’t agree. Secrets are spilled. Hearts are broken. Lines are crossed, and guns are drawn. The only question is who’ll be standing in the end?

    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?

    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.

    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?

    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.

    She falls head over hills for him. In her mind she had the perfect love story. That is until she dropped out of college to follow him to Miami. Soon as they touched down in Miami her sunshine and blue sky’s turned into rain and thunderstorms. After 4 years of being locked away from the world and being mistreated she finally got the opportunity to get away from him. After moving back to Memphis she finds out that her long time best friend Jazmine held back a secret that could have saved her a lot of agony and heartbreak that she went through with Jaxon. Shortly after returning back home to Memphis her best friend Reagan introduces her to one of the most notorious drug distributors in the south Kamery Moreno. Kamery comes into her life and shows her what its really like to be loved. He was the total opposite of Jaxon, from his demeanor to the way that he dressed. Never in a million years would she have though that she would be in love with a man of his stature. After finding out that she is pregnant she decides that is time for her to be independent and achieve some of her personal goals she has set. Just when fells like she has everything under control she finds out that Kamery and his brother inherited their father’s drug empire. In addition to being a soon to be mom, opening a club, and being a King Pins wife she tries her best to stay focused. After not only being kidnapped …but also being betrayed by her best friend that just doesn’t seem to be happening. Can Shayla with stand the heartache, betray and pain that come with the biggest drug supplier on the United States? Or will she run when things get messy?

    This time Jasper and Jehlani are behind the wheel only they don’t know where they’re going. Jehlani and Jasper have both been through a lot over the last year of their teenage relationship and are struggling to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. What happens when ego, pride, confusion, hurt, anger, distrust, and sadness sneaks its way into their relationship and makes things a little complicated. After everything they’ve been through will they make it through the pain that they’ve both caused one another or will they slowly drift away? Juelz and Nadia are basking in the love that they created with one another. They’re both enjoying they’re family and just trying to live drama free but that isn’t easy. Kasey and Peaches are constantly at each other’s throats. Jasper and Jehlani can’t make a good decision to save their lives and are always into some trouble. Can Juelz keep his family safe and help them stick together instead of falling apart? Or, will he drop the ball and let chaos take place.

    The consequences of their actions made everyone around them vulnerable to the wrath that was heading their way. Chief is riddled with bullets and his queen is missing. However, there wasn’t a man alive who was going to get away with shooting Lucci’s little brother and live to tell about it. He sets out on a warpath, and the entire state of New Jersey is his war zone. Anybody can get it. Things are falling apart with one enemy after the other revealing themselves and coming for the throne Chief sat upon. Freedom was new to Jersey, and since her arrival, the city has chewed her up and spit her out. Nonetheless, when Chief crowned her, she thought all was well with the world. She soon learns that there is a price that comes with being the wifey of the boss of the underworld. Because of Chief, she is now in the hands of the enemy where she endures the unimaginable pain. Things happen to her that she wouldn’t have wished on her worst enemy. Her captor is very familiar to her, and that leaves Freedom asking questions about what is really going on. Find out what happens when friends become enemies, and loyalty is tested. War has been declared, and the whole city is the battlefield.

    Both of these love birds have things they need to work on individually before they can become one again but when a new situation occurs the love they think they lost is put to the test.Naomi is back recking havoc on the lives of the people who did her wrong. However when a love she thought was real turns sour, her back ends up against the wall leaving her with two options; kill or be killed.After losing the one she gave her heart to Megan doesn't know if she's coming or going. With a baby on the way she has no other choice but to weather the storm. Unbeknownst to her the storm doesn't last forever when an unlikely person offers her a shoulder to lean on. Tamir is still out & about lurkin' in the shadows, doing everything in his power to take down Kashmir Gotti Banks. With revenge & larceny in his heart who would've thought love would be the one thing to make his crazy seem normal. New players enter the game as more secrets come to the light in this gritty love story. Just remember when you think you have it figured out, things are really never as they seem

    Jimmy, the guy who everyone calls on to help straighten situations out. Jimmy, the guy who seems like he can carry everybody else's burdens, but who is there to carry his burdens when his past comes back and threatens his livelihood? It's been said that blood doesn't make you family, blood makes you related. So, imagine Jimmy's surprise when relatives that he never knew about decide they want to become family. Never one to let the wool be pulled over his eyes, Jimmy approaches the situation head-on, not knowing the dangers he's facing. In this final installment, will Jimmy be Rescued By The Love of A Real One?

    With her older brother incarcerated, a drug addicted mother and a little brother who depends on her for everything Kyhanna had to grow up faster than she imagined.After an unexpected event takes place, the life that Kyhanna had grown accustomed in surviving in is literally thrown upside down and she is left to pick up the pieces alone. From the minute Kwame Patterson first laid eyes on the young bombshell Kyhanna he’d been determined to make her his. Even if he’s never been the knight in shining armor type, Kyhanna is that type of chick to make a young boss like him switch his whole style up. He’s decided to give up his player ways in order to embark on the love of a lifetime. But just because one decides to put their past behind them doesn’t mean that their past won’t come back to haunt them and soon Kwame finds himself in the middle of two crazy ass women who refuse to let him go.In Kwame and Kyhanna a true bond between two hearts are revealed along with every possible scenario designed to break them up…will true love prevail?

    Shutting everyone out, including Bo, City is forced to come to grips with the fact that the people around him might not have his family's best interest at heart, and he doesn't know who to trust. Will he uncover the snakes around him before it's too late? Bo can't help that the trust issues she had from her past relationship are leaking over into her relationship with City. And when he disappears for days, they only begin to get worse. Still, she can't help the connection she feels with City as he stays on her mind non-stop. Ultimately, she sees that he feels the same way about her when he finally lets her in. But with a lot of negative outside influences including her ex-fiancé, her judgmental family, and women from City's past threatening their new relationship, will the two of them be able to ride and allow their love to grow? Or will they crash and burn? Sade is left stunned by Summer's allegation that Greg has been cheating and is about to be a father for the second time. But after she confronts him, she's left lost and even more confused, not knowing who to believe or what her next move should be. She is well aware that love can leave you blind, and she doesn't want to make the wrong decision. But will she be able to separate the truth from the lies? Or will she let her feelings for Greg cloud her judgment and block any possibility of love with new options right under her nose? Find out how the story unfolds in book two of When a Bad Boy Wants Your Heart.