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Violet and the Connect 2


Tina J. - 2016
    She will do anything to keep Violet and Miguel away from one another; even if it means murder. If she can't have him then no one will. Violet is holding back a secret from Miguel so big their relationship may not be able to be repaired once he finds out what it is. Miguel still has an Empire to run; but his family remains the number one priority in his life. However, his deceit and betrayal will cause Violet to run into the arms of another; sending Miguel in a fit of rage so bad that he reveals a side to her she never thought she'd see.

Forbidden Love Unchained 2: The Finale


Carry Lowe - 2014
    It is 72,000 words long. The Thompson sisters are back and things seem to be going from bad to worse for them.Raven is still reeling from Mickey’s death, not knowing which direction to point her blade in order to exact her revenge. But luckily she has Jay at her side to comfort and support her and she is really going to need him right now, because she and her sister are being beset by enemies at every turn. And the worst part about the situation is that it’s someone they know who is trying to harm them but they don’t even know it. Will they figure out who is trying to kill them before it’s too late? Or will another one of the Thompson sisters become a tragic loss? Mel has opened her heart to love again. But someone has returned to the scene and wants to tear her and Nick apart. Add the fact that Ripper’s betrayals have created insecurities in her that are affecting her relationship, and can Mel and Nick’s love survive? Come take another ride with these characters as they go on one last journey and see what happens in the final showdown.

4 Ever Down With Him 3


Tay Mo'Nae - 2017
    Trina is left in the dark about who has her baby, but everything isn’t always as it appears and now she has to deal with the aftermath of the accident and unsuspected delivery of her daughter. Nike is over the irrational decisions that Shonni makes and he’s trying to decide if their relationship is worth it or should they just stick to co-parenting. Duke is trying to keep it together for Trina, but he feels like he’s losing her. How will they make it work and deal with aftermath of the accident? Take one last ride with each couple and see if they overcome the obstacles thrown their way.

To Love A Dope Boy 3: An Urban Romance


Antoinette Sherell - 2018
    The past is bringing every deceit to the forefront, and it’s hard for Kolyon, Dortch, Ivy, and Gin to weed every snake from the grass. With Chris meeting his demise, their troubles seem over, but unfortunately, they have another threat right under their nose—mainly Ivy. When she’s taken by her own man, it’s up to Kolyon to get her and Legacy back safely. While Ivy is in danger, Gin and Dortch weave their own web of troubles that they may not live to tell. When Gin wakes up with a gun to her head, she’s certain that her secret affair has come full circle to bite her. With all their troubles brewing, no one has yet to figure out Chris’ killer. That one person is steady making moves without their knowledge, and just may be the match to ignite everyone’s lives up in flames. Will everyone make it through the fire unscathed? In this final installment, these two groups of friends will realize who is really for and against them... including each other.

Stackin' Paper Part 3: Born Sinners


Joy Deja King - 2016
    Finally when he found the inner peace that always seemed to elude him tragedy strikes once again. With the potential of spending the rest of his life in prison and never reuniting with his wife again, Genesis will need the help of everyone who cares about him to ever be free. Can Supreme, Lorenzo, Amir and T-Roc do the impossible or are the cards stacked so high against him Genesis must accept that his fate has been written? Talisa and Skylar are both in love with the same man. One is his wife who Genesis believed was dead and the other is a woman he promised to share his future with. But only one can have his heart. What are the women willing to do in the name of love? Find out in Stackin Paper Part 3.

The Protector (Brotherhood Series Book 3)


Vivian Rose Lee - 2017
    She lived to create and enjoy her carefree bohemian lifestyle. Life was good, until her father died leaving her to continue his legacy of Thornton Industries. She was an engineer, not some corporate shark. Therefore, she didn’t know where to begin, especially managing the day-to-day operations of retaining TI's successful multi-million dollar status. Before she could regroup to handle the inherited responsibilities, she started receiving personal threats against her life. When they escalated into life-threatening attacks, she had to accept around-the-clock protection from a man whose nearness was dangerous to her self-imposed celibacy. Olen Davidson was assigned to protect Zulayka. From the beginning, he made it known he was not happy with what he called "a babysitting assignment," but he went along "taking one for the team." He was even more disappointed when he met the woman in person. She was a twenty-first century hippie, with a high IQ, a smart mouth, and an eccentric personality. The easy assignment soon turned into international espionage with Zulayka’s company as the targeted prize. Olen’s cavalier attitude in protecting Zulayka almost caused her serious injuries. Now Olen is determined to put his life on the line to protect her. What he hadn’t asked for were the feelings he was starting to have for the unconventional nerd who wasn't his type. Hadn't watching her prevented him from a reunion with the woman who held his heart?

A Tainted Hood Love 2


Coco Shawnde - 2018
    Just when Shonnie’s relationship with Brasi is making turns she never imagined, the late nights and early mornings that come with loving a man who was birthed straight from the streets become an impending issue. Never one to back down, Shonnie tries her hardest to stand ten toes down behind her man, but is it enough to keep them on the right track? Just when Kasiah proves to Slugga that he has a rider in her, she has to expose the secrets that threaten to ruin what they have left to salvage in their unsteady relationship. With his return home overshadowed by Kasiah’s past betrayal, the two can’t seem to get back on one accord. We are left wondering will her secrets and past life ruin the future they were building together? Before old wounds can heal within Inayah and Hood’s relationship issues, they found themselves cut again and this wound may be the deepest. Not being one to let go without a fight, Inayah makes a mistake that she has to take head-on. While on track to getting her life on the right path, she can’t seem to escape from her past flaws and is left wondering if Hood can even look past them. With feelings invested and betrayal present, the sisters are struggling to hold onto not only their men but the bond between them.

A Ruthless Kind of Love 3


Latoya Nicole - 2018
    Back from the dead, he’s raining havoc on everyone, including his own family. Not sure how to handle one of their own being their enemy, the crew starts to fall apart. Ruthless Mafia thought they could handle the Cuban Cartel with ease, but with blood fighting against them too, their battle became a little harder. With their family under attack at every angle and members being taken out, they now have no choice but to call in a favor from someone who was labeled a menace to society. They knew with their help the Ruthless Mafia would rise again. Having an ally put their minds at ease, but when their lives end up on the line, they hit a point of no return, and even they may not be able to save them from the war that is to come. Will this be the end of the Ruths or will some miracle allow them to come out on top? Find out in the finale of A Ruthless Kind of Love 3

Constant Traveller R801168: At age 16 I went to sea


Rod Baker - 2015
    Aboard ship, he finds his place—at the bottom of the stratified navel hierarchy. At sea he experiences storms that toss large ships around like twigs.Venturing ashore in unfamiliar lands, he runs for his life through a Senegalese village, kisses a man in Australia, is mugged in Tahiti, almost kills the third mate in Sweden and is captured by a woman in Vancouver.

Shadow of Oblivion


Richard Tongue - 2019
    When war erupts, the heart of their battle fleet is Goliath, the largest battleship ever built, the result of years of work in hidden shipyards lost in the depths of space. Earth has no answer to her, no ship in her fleet a match for the overwhelming power of the warship. Defeat seems inevitable. Until a renegade Admiral concocts a final, desperate plan. Only one ship, an experimental warship, the Avenger, might possibly stand a chance against the might of Goliath. One ship, with a picked crew, a crew with nothing to lose and everything to gain, gathered from the dregs of Earth’s space forces, all facing charges ranging from murder to mutiny, but all of them the best in their respective fields. The last hope for the Terran Republic. The last, desperate hope for victory.

A Hitta for Christmas


AJ Davidson - 2021
    

Hood Legacy: Happily Ever After


K.C. Mills - 2018
    They’ve reached the top and are proving that they deserve to be there, even if life hasn’t been as picturesque as they imagined that it would be. The ups and downs of the streets, marriage, and family have presented them with lessons they never thought they needed to learn. Through it all, one thing remains consistent, and that's the bonds and loyalty that they share with one another. As they struggle to keep their Hood Legacy intact, the Karsens, Grants, and Masters journey into adulthood on a mission to succeed. Will the Young Royals survive Valentine’s Day with their legacy intact? Only one way to find out... **This book is not a continuation of Hood Legacy. It's simply a holiday themed short in which I provide an update to let you know how life played out for the Young Royals. Thanks for your support and enjoy!**

Lawlessly In Love


Mercy B. - 2018
    The lack of attachments to anything other than the money that he liked to spend, unapologetically, assisted him in reaching his pinnacle. Women were a commodity that he frequently indulged in, but he never stayed too long or afforded them with too much attention. With an empire under his fingertips, his money and time are valued more than any aspect of his hectic life. The lone night, the one that fate leads him to the shared location with lowered lids and an elevated state due to the influence of marijuana, begins to decompose his perspective on the forbidden emotion. Gauge Morrison is simply looking for her forever, impatiently waiting for Mr. Right to show face. She’s gotten his occupation, demeanor, and beliefs figured out in that pretty little head of hers, yet she never expected her knight to wear red religiously, find comfort in his lonesome, avoid attachment, run a lucrative drug empire, tote a gun or two, or be one willing to risk anything for both his freedom and paper. She hadn’t imagined him being so lawless. She hadn’t fathomed he’d be Sosa Law. Happiness is accompanied by pain, and joy is the next of kin to sorrow. The venture to acquiring love for Sosa and Gauge is unmatched, undeniable, and unlawful. Gauge is forced to accommodate Sosa’s ruthlessness, as it begins to affect her personal life, while Sosa questions her loyalty and everything they are trying to obtain.

Torn Between The Plug And A Savage 2


Karma Monae - 2018
     After Cane's revelation on the depths of her husband's betrayal, she finds her self battling how to handle the truth without allowing it to fully break her. With Hoodsta by her side, Cane knows she can do almost anything, but how does that work when she's pregnant with his child, and still running one of the most lucrative Crip organizations in New Jersey? While Hoodsta’s ready to retire the game completely, Cane’s just getting started. Can Hoodsta stand to the left of his woman, or, does her unending love for the streets ultimately tear them apart ? Awakening in the hospital, after a tragic crash, Sanai is forced to face her reality along with a mean backlash from Saint. The two find themselves at odds carrying out selfish tactics to get the others attention, even though all they really want, is to be together. But how is that possible when Gerald is still lingering in her past and Mecia just doesn't seem to go away? Not to mention, Saint's new responsibility as the GMC's Vice President. With more of Gerald's skeletons falling out the closet, Sanai soon finds herself conflicted and torn between loving the once plug , and loving a young savage. However, is Saint still willing to take on her and her baggage? Or better yet, is Sanai willing to accept all of his.... For ten long years, All Havoc wanted to do was come claim his hood back after tucking his tail and doing his time. 'Wins come with losses' is his motto, and now that he's linked back up with his girls Tru and Cane, he just knows they are about to take things to a whole different level. While everything seems to be falling in place on the streets, there's still that one thing in his life lacking... soon Havoc sees maybe the person or thing he’s been searching for, has been right in front of him. Question is, will she be ready to reciprocate the love back or is he simply infatuated with the idea of finally being in love ? Cuz and Nika are your typical hood couple, trying to stack money, take care of their son, and live life to the fullest. Unfortunately, all of Cuz’s past wrongs seem to always knock them back to square one, making it hard for Nika to fully trust him. With Jahmara constantly using little Carson as a ploy to reel Cuz back in, Nika begins to question whether or not her and Cuz are truly meant to be. Giving up would be so much easier than the unknown , but the only issue with that is neither of them are prepared to live their lives without each other.... In this hood tale, we take a closer look into the lives of the crew and the people closest to them. With Gucc looming in the background stirring up beefs, stakes slithering their way inside the circle, who can really be trusted? Not everyone can hang with the Gang, and only the real understands!

Loved by A Street King


Candi B. - 2018
    Years after Hurricane Katrina took her parents she moved back to her city to find that nothing changed. With no job and money, her only option is to turn to the streets. When the streets take someone close to her Miracle takes heed and proceeds to turn her life around. Mystery Jones was respected throughout New Orleans and he was just as deadly as the guns he sold. Mystery is done with his womanizing ways and is ready to settle down. An unexpected shootout brings him in the presence of Miracle Anderson. He’s immediately captivated by her beauty and rude demeanor. After being in a physical and emotionless relationship Miracle had vowed that she would never get involved with someone like Mystery again. She couldn’t ignore the sexual tension that was brewing between the both of them. An unforeseen event takes place and Miracle finds herself riding shotgun with Mystery. Miracle finds out that Mystery is nothing like her ex and she let’s her guards down. Mystery is bursting the walls down to her heart but when bitter ex’s pop up and a chance of a lifetime is presented to Miracle will she pick the come up or a chance at love again?