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She's Different From The Other Ones


DeeAnn - 2017
    So lets neglect the what ifs and make it do what it does.” Wale. Amari White is an amazing tattoo artist residing in Birmingham, AL. After a relationship that went south, she clung to being an independent boss. No man, no worries. That is, until she meets the man of the city, Roman Smiley and he sweeps her off her feet. Every woman needs a man that can yoke her up and lay down the law. Roman possesses a boss status and hood mentality. His grind is ambitious. What he says, goes. Could he be what Mari needs? Or is his lifestyle too much? Everyone has a secret they’re afraid will get out. What’s yours? Jersey Love is a nutritionist at the local Woman and Children’s hospital. She’s a single mother raising her son, Josiah and getting used to the new scenery of Birmingham. There’s just one thing; she’s harboring a secret. On the run from her past demons, she runs right into the arms of Sincere “Sin” Peters. Sin is gentle, yet demands respect. He wants to take care of Jersey and Josiah. However, it’s up to her to let him. Will Jersey allow herself to get comfortable and fall in love? Or will she run Sin away before it’s too late?

A Street Legend Worth Loving 2


Jenica Johnson - 2019
    With businesses booming and love blooming, they thought life was going to be great until the death of his mother. Lucky gets so busy with trying to get revenge that he forgets that he has enemies coming at him from every angle. Blessyn struggles with the thought of being pregnant after losing her son. Now that the biggest secret between them is out, the fight for their marriage has just started. Lucky tries his best to keep his life together, but everything around him is crumbling. The domino effect knocks the life out of Lucky. Perc and Merci are on two different pages when it comes to their relationship. He thinks that he’s about to build a family with Merci, but she still wants to be a hot girl. Merci is still up to her sneaky ways. Perc thought a baby would slow her down, but Merci had a point to prove, nobody was going to just make her a baby mama. Perc fought as long as he could to make things work with Merci, but the main problem in their relationship is still on a rampage, his baby mama. If she’s not stopped, Perc will never have another chance at Merci’s heart.

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.

A Hood Boy’s Love is Forever 2


Taniece - 2019
    After Bambi finds out that she’s pregnant, she’s stuck weighing her options on what to do next. When Ari XL finally finds out that he has a seed on the way, he’s thrilled, but Bambi quickly crushes his dreams. Bambi crosses paths with someone from her past and rage consumes her. They say when you’re going through a hard time, never give up because there’s a light waiting at the end of the tunnel. Hershey is struck with a tragedy that leaves her questioning her purpose. She finds herself jumping over obstacles just to be happy. After falling into a depressive state, Nick and Bambi try their hardest to pull her out. Will they be able to save her or will she just fall deeper?

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.

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.

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!

He's Still B.A.E. 3: A B.A.E. Spin-off


Jahquel J. - 2016
    Does she tell her best friend or handle the matters on her own? With her relationship with her mother being better than the past, will Tammy cut her mother out she and the kid’s life for good this time? Tammy has to deal with everything that happens, but what happens when Latrell starts staying out late and taking secret phone calls? Is Latrell cheating on Tammy or is her mind playing tricks on her? Essence got herself involved in a love triangle, but she is only loving one part of the triangle. She’s falling head over heels back in love with Sept and could give a hell about her failing relationship with Kamari. Will Sept change for Essence or will he fall back into the same hole he’s crawled out of many times before? Honey is set on getting Essence out of her son’s life for good. Knowing their relationship is sinking, she decides to put more weight on the sinking boat when she reveals the secret that she has been hiding for her son. Will Essence throw in the towel this time or is her love for Kamari too strong? Avon and Ace’s relationship has been heartbreak after heartbreak. After Ace dismisses her for giving up a role that could of changed her life, Avon isn’t ready to call it quits. She’s tried of running and wants to finally make it work with Ace. Ace is worried about his daughter and if she’ll pull through this. Knowing Iesha kept this information from him, he files paperwork in court, but will he be able to get his kids? Will Iesha try to play dirty and get his kids taken from him all together? Will Avon and Ace finally get their fighting chance and be together, or will the two find themselves running away from the relationship before it could even start? In this finale to the BAE saga, we find out just how close these friends are. They’ve been through hell and back together before, but will they all make it out of their own personal hell?

Cookie and Meeko 2: A B-Town Luv Story


La'Tonya West - 2015
    She’s been scheming nonstop in hopes of getting that old thing back but nothing seems to be working in her favor. Shy isn’t the only one who’s not happy about Meeko and Cookie’s relationship. Kelsey, Meeko’s jump-off, is now pregnant with his baby and willing to do whatever it takes to get him to see that with her and their baby is where he needs to be. The only problem is…Meeko is already where he wants to be, which is with Cookie. After ripping and running the streets for years and doing all types of dirt, Meeko is finally ready to put that lifestyle behind him and build something permanent with Cookie– but between his baby mama’s and family drama on both ends, it’s looking like a real bumpy road ahead. As the level of drama continues to rise and their love is continuously tested, the question still remains… can love really conquer all?

The Billions 2: The Reign of A Billionaire's Wife


Ebony Diamonds - 2017
     Honest Billions, loving and devoted wife of Javier is out for blood. Her uncle Theo was killed, and she’s on a hunt to take down the entire family. Losing loved ones is never easy, and for Honest, killing her uncle and cousin in cold blood was a huge blow to her heart. Infiltrating their lives, she’s fooled all those around her. Taking them down one by one, she won’t stop until all those who carry the Billions name pays for her broken heart, starting with the man she married, Javier. Javier is conflicted, he’s still in disbelief that his loving, submissive wife is a cold hearted, callous killer. He knows his infidelities has a lot to do with her acting out, but through it all, he truly loved Honest. It’s nothing like a woman scorned, and he has to take a couple of losses for him to realize how true that statement is. Juelz, this heartbroken Billionaire did something in his past that has caused a chain of reactions from his enemies, and it puts those he loves in harm’s way. He’s fallen for a woman who in his eyes is a snake. He wants to hate her, but he can’t. Juelz is confused, and he doesn’t understand why the word love is playing on his heart. How can you love somebody but hate them at the same time? And then you have Jax, the man who doesn’t play with the word love. He loves all those close to him, family and friends, but Jax’s love for Liberty is different. He has an unconditional love for her, and he’ll do anything for her. But when circumstances arise, and he finds himself thrown into another situation, this time he doesn’t know if he can win her heart back. They say once a good girl is gone, she’s gone forever. Then you have the Baby Billionaire. Jacey has been through a lot in the short months she has been with Khi. She has fallen for Epic in a strange way, and when she thought things couldn’t get any worse, they do. Khi has left her for dead, and the man she has fallen for is sent to kill her. Will Epic kill her or will the love he has in his heart for her be her saving grace? It’s hard to get up when you’re at rock bottom, but when you’re a Billions, you have no other choice. It’s either kill or be killed when you’re in this game, and these three brothers and one sister have to show everyone why they carry the power in the deadly streets of the chi.

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.

What's it Like to Be In Love


Trese - 2016
    Meet Hendrix a street God that is ready to settle down. He finds love in Chandler, his sister’s best friend who is just as clueless at how the four letter word works. Can these two finally lay the bad taste that love has left in their mouth to rest or will they end their relationship feeling the same way that they walked into it? Take this journey with Hendrix, Chandler and their loved ones as they try finding the answer to the most asked question What’s it Like to be in Love?

Never Stop Loving Me: A Houston Love Story


Kee Nicole - 2017
    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…

Just Like The Rest of 'Em : A Dopeboy Love Story


Dani Littlepage - 2017
    Some people choose to give up on love altogether while others continue to search for it. Others find exactly what they think they’re looking for; the right one, the one they could love forever. Then just when they think the love of their dreams is coming true, they find out that they’re “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”. Tymir, a.k.a. Bear, is a 26-year-old ruthless- hustler from Philly. He’s a certified-street King with one true love, his money. Although he has a few women in his life, love and relationships are not an option. The females in his circle each have roles to play but wifey isn’t one of them. When he meets Desiree Williams he finds himself drawn to her in more ways than one and for the first time in his life, he can see himself falling in love. Bear decides to break his own rules and gives Desiree the attention and affection he knows she deserves. When the other women in his life notice all the attention he’s giving her, drama, mayhem and chaos break out. They become women on a mission to teach Bear and Desiree a lesson. With one woman willing to sleep with the enemy in hopes of revenge and the other willing to take down any woman that stands between her and Bear; Desiree and Bear’s relationship is not the only thing in grave danger. Desiree Williams is a 24-year-old college graduate stuck in a hopeless relationship with her baby’s father, Antoine. Determined to make a bad situation better, Desiree stayed with her man even after she discovered he’d been unfaithful. Loyal and true to her word, Desiree did everything within her power to make things work and she thought it was until Antoine hit her with the ultimate surprise; leaving her heartbroken again. When she meets Bear she finds herself falling for his charming ways and street appeal. She decides to give him a chance to see if he could be the one to treat her right and give her the real love she’s been searching for. As things between the two of them get deeper, enemies will emerge, Exes will rise from the ashes, and life-altering secrets will be exposed. When the truth comes out will Bear stay with Desiree and prove that he’s the real man she needs or will he crack under pressure and turn out to be “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”? Find out in this drama- filled romance by Dani Littlepage.

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...