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Nothing Even Matters 2: the finale
Bri Noreen - 2016
After an unwanted disruption of their romantic vacation, Sage and Zu find themselves at the hospital. Sage gets news that isn’t promising, and in an attempt to keep from breaking Zu’s heart prematurely, she decides to keep the news to herself. When things blow up in her face, Zu lashes out and things between the picture perfect pair erupt. Will the couple overcome their issues and work through Sage’s health crisis? Or will the notion that Zu could stand to lose another love one destroy what they built? Find out if they get their happy ending in the final installment of Nothing Even Matters.
Marry Me Twice
Monica Walters - 2020
Leaving his home of Freetown, Sierra Leone to further his education, he travels to the United States… Southeast Texas to be exact… to study chemical engineering. It seemed he could never please his father, but in a quest to prove that he is capable of great things and that he deserves his father’s honor, Haji excels in his field of study. After several major accomplishments and still not having the approval he longs for, he ends his quest and chooses to continue living life on his terms.Chinara Nwachucku has struck out with love and hasn’t given a man a second thought in five years. Journeying to the United States, she sets out to make a successful life for herself to help her family back home in Nigeria, but it’s taking much longer than she anticipated. It seems when she takes one step, she’s knocked back two. Being laid off from her job is the blow that brings her to her knees. Not being able to afford her current lifestyle, she hits the ground running in search of a job to regain a steady income. As if her life isn’t stressful enough, she catches the attention of a man that seems to be the type to only want one thing. While her interest is piqued because the man whose name is Haji, is attractive, she feels that he will only be a complication in her life.Both Haji and Chinara experience trying times personally and their struggles bring them across one another’s paths once again. Haji believes that in order to make it through those struggles, they have to do it together. Will he be able to convince Chinara of this fact, or will it fall on deaf ears?
Shorty Is In Love With A Real One 2
Shvonne Latrice - 2016
Everyone but the actual shooter is suspected, and when it comes to light, someone very close to Oden is to blame. In Shorty Is In Love With a Real One II, Khyle, Tasmine, Bella, and timid Perry return with much more drama than before. Khyle makes a huge mistake after letting her trust issues get in the way of her relationship, making her feel like she will never recover. Tasmine must figure out if Anton is worth all of the drama he continues to bring to himself and her, or if it's best she keeps it pushing. And Bella struggles to decide on whether she wants to risk her heart to be with Santino, or stick with a man she has never loved but feels obligated to be with. Oh and Perry? Let's just say she becomes very tired of being alone and in the background, prompting her to shake things up, no matter how harmful it may be to others. Come back to Sin City and follow these four ladies, as they attempt to make it through college while dealing with some ugly, heavy, and very shady drama.
Expecting The Plug's First Child
Timkeia - 2020
A Love Worth Fighting For: Cannon & Tiff
K. Renee - 2020
Cannon swore that he would get Tiff by any means necessary. Things seemed to be going that way a few times, but Tiff just wasn’t ready. Back in her hometown after moving, Tiff runs into Cannon, and it is not a happy reunion. Tiff has secrets that may result in her seeing a side of Cannon she is not prepared for. What secrets could Tiff possibly have? Will she be able to prove to Cannon that she’s not the snake he thinks she is?Cannon also has his own family issues going on and trying to protect the ones closest to him. This leads to family issues that are hard to deal with.Two people close to both Tiff and Cannon take a chance at romance, but distance will make it hard. When tragedy strikes and flights are booked things go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye. The truth will threaten to break up this new couple, will they be able to figure it out their new relationship?Everything that was done in the dark will come to light for these four. When feelings get involved and the trust isn’t there things escalate quickly. Will they be able to sort it out or is it better to just leave things alone?
The Love Dare: a novella
Asia Monique - 2020
Aware of her intense feelings for the man ten years her senior, Lily comes to a decision, but not before Devin ups the ante.*Please note, though this story has a beginning, middle, and end it is short in form. If you prefer longer novels, there are other Asia Monique titles for you to choose from. This standalone novella is book six in the Flower Sister series. It is not required, but recommended to start at book one.
Fell for a Corporate Thug
N'Dia Rae - 2019
Passion. Deceit. Drama. Nubia has it all; bangin’ body, beautiful face, a thriving haircare business and a slew of celebrity clients that fly her around the globe for her innovative styling techniques. The one thing that she doesn’t have is a faithful husband and child of her own. Her cheating husband is betraying her in the worst way possible and she has no clue. When she eventually finds out her husband's dirty secrets, many more bones fall out of her family’s closet that threatens to devastate her entire life. That is until she has a chance encounter with the sexy, alpha Hill Cooper. Hill is a sexy single dad with one foot in the streets and the other in a law firm. Determined to build a better life for his young daughter he is transitioning out of the street life to practice law full time. As he attempts to go legit his baby mother and old acquaintances try to hold him back. When Hill and Nubia’s lives cross paths neither of them can resist each other. But with their lives in an upheaval of drama can they make time for what matters? This is twisty urban drama is filled with boiling passion and dark secrets. Are you ready to get sucked into this saga?
Better Than Your Ex 2: Young and Stony
K.C. Mills - 2018
The streets taught him to trust no one, and that love was the downfall of every man, so when he opened up to Stony, it was not something that anyone expected. Young fell fast and hard in a way that left him vulnerable. Unfortunately, that was the worst mistake he ever made. When he finds out that the Dorrian family, Stony included, had singlehandedly destroyed his heart and his career, he shuts everyone out. At this point, his only option is to put himself first. Stony had lived her life by her family's expectations and under their control until she met Young. Even though her life was exposed and turned upside down, she realized that she had to grow up and take control. The worst part was that she gained that insight right when her father had potentially ruined her life and destroyed any chance she had of finding forever with Young. Her pride is damaged, and her heart is broken. Ashlyn is falling fast, and Papa is right there with her. She forces him to recognize the fact that his life is not as complete as he thought it was. Because of that, he knows that it's time to leave the streets behind so he can give her all of him without fear or hesitation. Will it be as easy as he thinks, or will he have to walk away and let her live her life until he’s in a position to give her all that he knows she deserves? Even if you find the one who is Better Than Your Ex, the universe might not play nice enough to let you have your happily ever after, but when it's for you, no one can stop you from having it, or can they?
Paragon Place
Harry Bowling - 1990
But it's taken its toll on a hard-working and tight-knit community. Despite going through the very worst of times - the never-ending fight against poverty, rationing and bombs - the residents of Paragon Place have been brought closer together by laughter and tears in the face of despair. There is Sally Brady, who is torn between two men, local drunk Alf Porter, the prim Carey sisters, the gossips and the villains. After surviving the horror of the war, they face new dramas as they rebuild their lives together...
A Good Girl and Her Billionaire Boss
R. Michelle - 2020
However, not being ready for a relationship and not being willing to commit are two different things and unfortunately, Wicked struggles with both.Aubriella is used to being alone and craves the presence of her own solidarity. But as soon as she starts to not only enjoy but crave Wicked’s presence, things get complicated. Upon realizing that she can’t have him, she falls back and decides to take the reins on the direction her life is headed.However, it’s never that simple. When their hearts keep running them in circles around the other. Both Aubriella and Wicked find themself drawn to each other like magnets and just as they start to think they’ve figured everything out, and life is on the course, they so desperately wanted; a tragedy occurs that leaves their lives and relationship up in the air.
A Staten Island Love Letter 4: The Forgotten Borough
Jahquel J. - 2019
While the streets are calm, their home lives are far from that. Free is carrying their son and Ghost is over the moon with the pregnancy. This is his second chance to parent and become one with Free. While they’re preparing for the birth of their son, a curveball comes out of thin air and rocks the foundation of their home. How will Free and Ghost get through this? Just when they’ve find a solution and solace to their first problem, Ghost is hit with something that has the ability to take him away from Free and his children. How will Free be able to handle a new baby and this new issue? Will she stand tall and be everything that her man needs her to be? Or will she flee again like she did all those years ago? Liberty and Staten are together and far from happy. Chanel may have accepted that she and Staten may never be together, but she’s not willing to go away, especially with her about to have his first child. While Staten is trying to juggle being the head of the streets, a new dad, and a boyfriend to Liberty, will Liberty find her comfort in something else? When Liberty starts becoming distant, and Maliah and he start spending more time together, what will happen? All Staten wants is someone to love him, but with Liberty fighting her own demons, will she lose Staten’s heart forever? Will Maliah fill the void that is inside Staten’s heart? Or will Staten fight hard to get the woman that he loves back? Justice and Priest are happy and welcoming their first child together. While Justice is trying to keep calm and stop freaking out over her pregnancy, Priest is battling his issues with his nieces. Love is now sixteen and has found her way into the same hoods that Kiss once frequented. While trying to raise both his nieces, keep Kiss on the right track, and raise his nephew, will he start to lose it? Especially when someone enters his life and starts to wreak havoc for both he and his family. The crew is back and ready to give you a glimpse of their new lives. Make sure you’re ready to cross the Verrazano bridge and pay that toll so that you’re welcomed back into the forgotten borough; Staten Island
Move Your Body: Carnivale Chronicles
Stephanie Nicole Norris - 2020
Practicing day and night has her team in tip-top shape, and she's confident they will take home the win. That is, until she discovers the rival dance studio across the street is who they'll be facing off against.And not only will they compete for the victory, but getting to know the leader, Messiah West, has Tatiana wondering if they're battling for something a little more. Determined to ward off any sentiments of desire, Tatiana's guard remains elevated. But Messiah's perseverance is just as strong in his ambition to break down her walls.