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The Versace League
Shan - 2013
Money is never an issue especially when you're part of The League.The Versace League.A League so strong that it had been dubbed as one of the most elite collaborative efforts ever. Versace had been rich with class in its design; the League was just the same.Yamin is the boss of The Versace League and with his brothers Aasir and Cortez by his side they successfully become a force to be reckoned with.But then there is the saying...Love will get you killed....Especially when it plays on the heart and weakens the mind.Love is supposed to be great. A feeling that everyone should experience. But what happens when love is the cause of death and the start of a downfall you never saw coming?Everything was supposed to run smooth when you live the life of the League, but once penetrated, it all spirals out of control and nothing is what it seems.Yamin, his brothers, and The Versace League begin to quickly crumble. So quickly that there isn't anything anyone can do to stop it....
Still Thirsty (An Urban Novella)
La'Tonya West - 2013
The saying that bird's of a feather flock together couldn't be more true when it comes to this thirsty pair. Unaware of the fact that every action has a reaction both Kaliyah and Xay have been living life recklessly but for one of them the consequences of their actions may even prove to be deadly. Thrill has finally gotten his life on track and is only focused on doing what it takes to provide a better life for his son but when an altercation between Blake and Cameron get out of hand. He is forced to go back to his old ways and even ask a big favor of someone from his past that may lead to the uncovering of some things that he may not be prepared to deal with.
Checkmate 3: Playtime's Over
Tiece - 2013
Nothing is truer in this sequel as Monty Banks is dealing with Candy finally getting tired of his cheating ways. She is so over all of the things that he has put her through. They’ve agreed to be civil parents, if nothing else, but even that proves to be difficult at times. Love may be blossoming for her in the form of an unexpected visitor who is now in Augusta, GA to stay. Mona continually feels that something isn’t right with Rico and his baby mama, Monica. She still doesn’t trust the witch, but tries very hard to trust her fiancé. Even after having their baby, things seem to still unravel as Monica’s deceitful ways come into play and the contents in Rico’s cell phone continue to cause him trouble. Dee finds herself in a compromising position that causes her to rethink every good thing that she ever believed in love. And once again, Monty finds solace in MiKayla, but will this undetermined love affair be the thing that he truly needs to get over Candy? Things surely heat up in this game of love and war as each relationship bares its ugly truths. The women are finally taking charge of their lives and one thing is for sure; Play Time’s Over.
Sweet Licks
Leo Sullivan - 2013
So poor that their refrigerators were as empty as their dreams. That was until the day Dirty Boy’s best friend suggests a robbery that would end up making them the richest crew in their hood. But, as we all know, sweet licks sometimes come with consequences. When other crews get involved, things go terribly wrong for Dirty Boy. Will he find the snake in his crew before it’s too late? Or will he become a victim of the cold Chicago streets? Only time will tell…
Number #1 Fan
Queen Brown - 2013
She's beautiful, talented and loved by many but she runs from love and lives for attention. Her horrible choices to get attention bring on a ton of chaos as she becomes stalkers prey. She doesn't know which way to turn as her admirers come at her and each other gunning for the title, Number One Fan. Will Fallon go crazy and dive off the deep end or will she gain the upper hand?
Meesh, Myself, and I
Shelli Marie - 2013
She is raised by her mother in an urban neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Although it is known as the City of Roses, Me'Shellay manages to get stuck by many thorns of tragedy. Once she becomes of age and is able to get a grip on life, she begins her quest to seek out what she has been hungering for her whole life... love.This is when she meets the handsome and talented Kerron Suarez. What begins as a fairytale romance, turns out to be less than what Me'Shellay expects. When his close friend Sanders Torres is added into the equation, she finds herself in the middle of a crazy love triangle that lands her with an unexpected surprise.In this first book of the Repercussions of Love series, Me'Shellay exposes herself to the fullest. If it's from hustling in the streets to bustling in the sheets, she is in it. If it's from dangerous love making to cold blooded life taking, she is with it.Come along and share a portion of Me'Shellay's world, one that will leave you wanting more...
The Lipstick Clique
David Weaver - 2012
Treasure has caught a lot of bad breaks in life, but the one thing that keeps her level headed is her crime family, "The Lipstick Clique."
A Hood Chicks Story Part 3
Lashonda Devaughn - 2011
Finally, she left the hood that kept her captive to everything she tried to avoid; the same streets that raised her. Where her blood, sweat and tears were shed. She’s convinced that her new life in a new city would bring forth the happiness she’s always yearned for…But no matter where you go, you can’t avoid the cold world…..There’s a saying………..”You can take the girl out of the hood, but you can’t take the hood out of the girl”… Tiara proves that there are no boundaries when it comes to loyalty…..Will Tiara finally get her happy ending, or will the streets prove victorious over her life? Ride along with Tiara in “A Hood Chick’s Story pt. 3” The FINAL CHAPTER!
Diamond's Affair 2
Danielle Marcus - 2013
They say thugs need love too and G plans to give Diamond his all; with hopes that she will do the same. Things are going good for the couple until a few visitors from the past come to shake things up a bit with drama, lies, and betrayal. Take a ride with Diamond and G in this Detroit love story that will have you anxiously turning the pages.
Status 2
Jordan Belcher - 2013
But it's not enough. Because the people close to her aren't so reserved. And when a harmless threat turns harmful, and someone very close to her is murdered, Tyesha finds herself once again being haunted by yet another stalker.Be careful ... she's watching ...
Nickerson Barbie 2 (In The Name Of Love)
Mimi Renee - 2013
Barbie would rather be dead then to try it again, but her Prince Charming, Nephew, has no plans on allowing her to slip from in between his fingertips or out of his life. He can't imagine life without his demented, loyal beauty and he will do whatever it takes to fix their marriage and make things right - even if he has to kill off those closet to his wife to allow sleeping dogs to lie. But the big question is, who hold's Barbie's best interests at heart? Will she find out who's on her team and who can she really trust with her life before it's too late? Will Nephew's closet full of skeletons bust open to reveal the ugly truth? Will the secrets that Barbie has buried deep within cause the modern-day Watts Bonnie & Clyde to part ways and end their twisted love once and for all, ultimately making them enemies? The twisted, demented drama continues. Dive into the pages of Nickerson Barbie 2 as it picks up exactly where book one left off.
Power Trip
Treasure Malian - 2013
Upon starting her first year of law school she meets 3rd year student Cameron Carter. Almost immediately, they find themselves extremely attracted to one another. However, Cameron has a host of secrets and a complex occupation, which he tries to keep from Skye. Through an unlikely turn of events, Skye finds out about Cameron’s secret life and is forced to choose between true love or her own wellbeing.
Off Camera Affair 1 (The Motor City Drama Series)
Jazz Jordan - 2014
Years ago, her affair with Frank Anderson, the very handsome but very married lead news anchor, had taken her body, soul, and career to new heights. But Kai’s thrill ride with Frank ended in an unspeakable tragedy. Now, she avoids his advances, despite the deep feelings she still has for him. Anxious to move on, Kai initiates a summer fling with Deandre Grant, a sexy NBA player with mind-blowing bedroom skills. Soon, Kai finds herself hungering for more than a casual relationship, and she’s overjoyed when Deandre confesses that he feels the same way. Unfortunately, their beautiful beginning is tainted when their relationship hits two major roadblocks: Kai’s sister, LaNaya, a video vixen and exotic dancer, who gets caught up in a sexy webcam operation with dangerous consequences; and Janice, Deandre’s deranged baby-mama.On a business trip to Atlanta, Kai discovers something about Frank, her former flame, that changes her perspective on the past. Will this new information open the door for reconciliation with him, or will she go all the way with Deandre? Kai reports the news every day, but there is much more drama off the air, when it comes to her own life. This novel is a tale of fate, desire and the unexpected.EXCERPT:Although Deandre hadn’t popped the question yet, all signs point to us jumping the broom. He had been to three Sunday dinners in a row at Mama’s house, and we would be flying, first-class, to Atlanta together the following weekend. He’d even invited me to training camp to watch him work out. I sat in the bleachers, cheering him on, along with all the other basketball wives and girlfriends. Most of them were half a decade younger than me, with bodies sculpted by a plastic surgeon’s scalpel, but the passionate way Deandre kissed my lips at the end of practice made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the arena.Now, I sat on the couch next to him as he popped open a bottle of champagne and poured us each a glass.He handed one to me and said, “I’d like to make a toast…to the smartest, sexiest, most passionate woman I’ve ever known.”I smiled as we clinked glasses. “Wow! You’re gonna give me a big head talking like that.”“Reese’s, you’ve got everything a man needs. Plus, you make your own money. I’m always worried about gold-diggers, but I know that’s not something I have to worry about with you. That’s one of the reasons why I love you.”I blinked at him, wondering if I’d heard him right. I had waited for months to hear those three words. I was so excited I could scream.He stroked my face. “I’ve been waiting a long time to tell you how I feel, Reese’s. Yes, I love you. It’s been so hard to keep it inside.”Joyful tears filled my eyes. “Oh, Deandre! I love you too!”He kissed me with so much emotion that my whole body trembled. Minutes later, we were in his king-sized bed and I did something between the sheets that shocked us both...
The Cocaine Princess Part 1
Rio - 2013
Raised by her father, a ruthless Mexican drug cartel boss, and her mother, a strong-spirited black woman with an MBA from Harvard, it's no surprise that when Alexus graduates from high school text books to kilos of cocaine and heroin, she quickly becomes one of the best to ever do it in the dope game. After her father, Juan "Papi" Costilla, is sent away to federal prison, Alexus soon finds herself in Michigan City, Indiana with her mother, Rita Mae Bishop. With $250,000 in cash and 48 kilos of pure cocaine--stuffed inside large soup cans and smuggled into the country through her family's drug tunnel-- Alexus sets out to build herself a BMF-like drug-dealing ring, utilizing the connections of her numerous lovers to maximize her bankroll. But will she survive the wrath of the Costilla cartel when a portion of it turns against her? Find out in...
I'll Go (Joaquin & Nayeli Book 2)
B. Love - 2017
Joaquin and Nayeli grew so close that one without the other began to feel like a disability. Not in the sense of being incomplete separately, but in the sense of being so for each other in oneness that distance feels like a severing of their combined hearts and souls. At first, love was a distraction. One that they both fought to keep away. Now, it’s the only thing they’re fighting to have remain. There’s just one problem – their lack of being completely honest with each other becomes the sever that may separate them completely and permanently. Will that be the case? Or will love find a way to reconnect their tattered souls and tie them to each other for eternity?