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Heartless


Cachet - 2013
    At the tender age of eight, her mother sold her to men in order to supply her drug habit. After her mother overdosed, Brandy was sent to live with the father she never knew, who promised to give her the world, only to rape her and put her out on the track.While working one night, she meets a gentleman who changes her life and makes her believe that someone finally has her best interest at heart. Soon after falling in love with her savior, she finds out that he’s not the man she thought he was. Fed up with being lied to and used, Brandy vows to never again let another person get close enough to hurt her. Revenge leading to a stacked bank account isn’t enough—she wants more.Coming up with scheme after scheme, Brandy steps on quite a few toes. While doing that, she begins to make enemies along the way; some chalking up their losses, while others want payback in blood. Take this journey filled with drama, sex and lies with Brandy, and see if being Heartless brings her a life of wealth or death.

Ballad Of A Bad Bitch 2


Ms. Bam - 2013
    Mia – All any kid ever wants is for their parents to love them. True... I made mistakes, but how could I not? No one but me knows what it was like growing up in a home with Terri. Yeah she paid the bills, fed and clothed me but she never loved me. The man she moved in got all my mother’s love, time, and affection. So as a kid, when you don't get the love you feel you deserve at home... You'll try and get that feeling from anyone. I was young. I made mistakes, I was also taken advantage of. I just hope I don't have to pay for those mistakes for the rest of my life and lose the only people that really love me in the process.Terri- Kids don't appreciate shit nowadays. I worked my fingers to the bone to give that child of mine everything I could. I gave Mia anything a child could want! It's not like she was some starving child living in the projects. So what I moved a man in! Didn't I deserve to have a life? Yeah, Quinton's a little rough around the edges and he's young, but hell I like a young buck! If I'm not happy... no one is going to be. Least of all my bitch of a daughter Mia, and Quinton; the man who I've given up everything for.Quinton- I almost lost the woman I loved messin' around with Terri's crazy ass, but she came back like I knew she would. Who wouldn't wanna have Quinton Jones as their man? Hell you see I got her mama going crazy! I don't give a damn what anyone says... even Mia. What we share is special. Everyone thinks they know me, “ Quinton ain’t shit,” but they can all go to hell. I was the one there for Mia in her darkest times and now Jeremiah's bitch ass thinks he can just have my woman Mia and my son? Anyone who thinks that is as crazy as Terri! Jeremiah- I fell in love with Mia the day I met her and when she needed me I was there for her. Three years ago I walked away from my own life to create one with her, and I've never regretted it. I know her deepest and darkest secrets; and she trusts me not only with her life, but with her child's life also. Blood does not make a family... Love and and loyalty does. The love, loyalty, and bond that Mia and I share could never be broken. I don’t think.

A Hood Affair


Shmel Carter - 2013
    Shaneice, bka Neicee and her boyfriend Quentin, known as Q takes you on a whirlwind of surprises. Q loves Neicee with everything in him, but he can't remain faithful. Neicee is from the hood and she grew up the only girl of 6 kids. She was determined to never have to go back to the hood. Despite where she is from, she graduated from law school and has built the reputation as the baddest hood lawyer to ever grace the streets of Charlotte. Now, someone is out to kill Neicee. Could it be one of Q's sideline hoes? Unbeknownst to Q, Neicee has her own secret. Will Q lose Neicee or will she remain his ride or die chick?

Jump Off Bitches 2


M.J. Sparks - 2013
    Deidre is bringing her side of the story rounding out the circle of this troublesome trio. And hers is a steamy one as she finds herself engulfed in a hot interoffice romance with a man she can't quite claim as her own. He's yet to be married, but that doesn't mean that he does not belong to someone else because he is engaged to be married. After a lust filled ride with Deidre seemingly takes a turn towards love, will he make to the alter? Bird left part one dizzy and she remains dizzy as ever as she continues to ping pong herself between two men. Will she ever settle and decide on who it is that she wants, or will her back and forth between the two of them cost her everything and leave her with nothing? Kenya's life is turned up side down after a suprise visitor shows up at her home. Is her rendezvous a thing of the past or will it come back and bite her in the ass?

Scarlett 2


Tiece - 2013
    She’d done all she could to overcome the heartache and pain of her past, by trying her best to turn over a new leaf and move forward, but somehow, it keeps following her. Meeting Luke was like a dream come true, however, the big secret between them has jeopardized their future. While sorting through the rummage of her life, Scarlett is still surrounded by those who continuingly hate on her. The relationship between her and Gwen takes a strange turn, while Anton wants nothing more than to become his own man, but at what price?Scarlett finds peace and resolution with her best friend, Nina, and between the two of them, they handle life’s curve balls as best they can. Neither trusts Sheila, however she’s on a path of redemption. Will Scarlett ever forgive her for being such a grimy friend, or will she just let Karma decide her fate?Filled with numerous twists and turns, this follow up will leave you speechless. There is always more to the story than meets the eye.

Fallin' For a Boss 2


Lucinda John - 2014
    With Lala missing, Stacks bleeds the block of Miami in his search for her. Will he find her and the baby in time? Or will it be too late? Join Stacks on another roller coaster ride as he starts to uncover the truth behind "Friends" and "Family". Old enemies will resurface, new love will be discovered, more blood will shed, and lines will be crossed.

The Real Block Wives Of Atlanta


Sevyn McCray - 2013
    They are stronger, smarter, and wiser than they ever knew. And when it comes to the man that you love, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do to be with him. Meet The Real Blockwives of Atlanta...

The Plug Next Door 2


Sol - 2017
     God has a lot to lose after keeping his wife a secret from Reese all this time. He's in love with the beautiful, charismatic, highly educated doctor but once his skeletons jump out of the closet, he might just lose her forever. However, he's not willing to let her go so easily. But with someone out to destroy him and his empire, he might have no other choice but to surrender his love. Unbeknownst to Nas, he's in the middle of it all. The key to figuring out who's on a mission to take out the Taliban Gang is with him. From the moment he stepped foot onto New York soil, a domino effect of murders, lies, and deceit began. He finds out who his brothers are, but things only get worse from there. He also manages to get Vasii, the girl of his dreams, but what happens when he finds out she's the sister of an old fling? Will he be able to keep her? In the middle of the hailstorm, Young is determined to steal Alexa's heart. He's successful in making her fall in love, but there's just one issue... he isn't like most men. When he loves, he loves hard. Young honestly can't help his possessive ways, given the circumstances, but Alexa may not be ready for it. Then again, she's just as crazy about him as he is her. They're both keeping secrets in the meantime... secrets that could get somebody hurt. Who are the DeLeneau Brothers, really? And are the women they're in love with who they claim to be? Everyone will be shocked to realize they've been dating so close to home. But more importantly, love can blind you from snakes. Who's going to mow the grass and reveal all? Find out in The Plug Next Door II...

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Jade Jones - 2013
    Sweater Robinson moved to Atlanta with nothing but $300, a dream, and a dark past she wanted nothing more than to forget about. Just when things are starting to look up, someone from her past returns, forcing her to choose between love and loyalty.Royalty Jackson is often hot and cold due to his abrasive personality, but one thing that’s certain is his love for making convenient cash. Getting money by any means necessary is the motto he stands firmly by, and he’ll do whatever to get it even if it means turning on his friends and loved ones.Lady Carter has a lackadaisical attitude when it comes to most things until a life changing event forces her to make a difficult decision. Will her outcome be the happy ending she always envisioned?Capricorn “Cap” Daniels is usually a man of very few words. However, he has no choice but to finally speak up for what he wants. After all, closed mouths don’t get fed…but falling in love brings consequences and conflict.Deception and betrayal are at an all-time high, and ‘loyalty’ is simply a word. Will these four friends be consumed by jealousy, distrust, and greed or will they make it out unscathed?

For the love of ATL


Desiree M. Granger - 2014
    All combining to make one full series. When you take the Urban life of Atlanta, and combine it with the drama filled life of students on HBCU (Historically black colleges, and Universities," anything can happen. Black Greek probates, parties, love, heartbreak, cheating, and men on the down low. All goes down in this 4 part series. No other words to describe this book. Better than Reality TV.

Nobody's Side Piece


Niyah Moore - 2014
    Regardless of what the streets say, she trusts him. Plus, she ain’t nobody’s side piece and he would be crazy to mess up what they got going. Romello is so concerned with taking over the whole TL region, that he doesn’t realize just how much Mylah is onto his every move. Not only does she find a way to get revenge on him for cheating, but she hits him with another fatal surprise. Sleeping with the enemy has never been so sweet.

3 Queens: An Unforgettable Love Story


Porscha Sterling - 2014
    She soon found out that the millionaire businessman that she thought she had, is nothing but an undercover addict with violent tendencies. When she falls for his best friend, she tries to hide the attraction. But Salem puts two and two together and it leads to Kaylen begging for her life. Will Zo be able to save her?Jazmyn is happily in love... with someone else's husband—A PREGNANT someone else at that. But she believes Kingston when he says he loves only her and will make her his main chick soon. When Jazmyn finds out that his promises are empty and his love is foul, she takes matters into her own hands and it leads to a brawl in the streets and a deadly situation.Alexis has it all. Riches, houses, cars and a sexy millionaire husband. But there is one thing standing between her and happiness...he likes to love her in a way that leads her battered and bruised. When Alexis' need for real affection leads her to hooking up with an old friend, she is betrayed in the worst way and it changes the course of her life forever.Will these women ever have the love, loyalty and affection that they deserve?

Married To Ben Frank ("Changes Are Possible")


YungLit - 2011
    Nene does what she wants and gets her money by any means necessary even if that means sleeping with married men , blackmailing or anything else that comes with getting paid. The story starts off with her meeting Tavion " Tone " Smith , one of the cites most notorious Kingpins and she ends up birthing his child. Once they start their family and everything hits the fan Nene finds her self doubting giving Tone the benefit of the doubt. With her daughter by her side will Nene give up on her love for Tone to benefit her and her daughter or will she fall victim of the " Baby Daddy Love " syndrome . Find out in this installment of " Married To Ben Frank "

Silent Cries


Sonovia Alexander - 2013
    It’s not the life that she would choose for herself, but she knows that she cannot put her family to shame. China and her girls Ryder, Q, and Jewels are four of the most notorious chics in Queens. Growing up in the same part of town they were known for cutting and shooting chics and dudes when pushed to the limit. They had looks to kill and could draw in any man. Unbeknownst to her, when China hooks up with a pimp, the reputation that she has tried so hard to upkeep is tested. When thinking with your heart and not using your head, you fall victim to things that are clearly a task that you can’t handle. China is put in a situation where her friendships, family and relationship is at risk ending with her losing some of her loved ones. Find out what Silent Cries is really about as you go inside China’s twisted world of betrayal

Torn Love


Larissa - 2014
    But her heart had a mind of its own; and when the decision between love and loyalty comes flying at her full speed, Bella is at a standstill as only death can help her heart decide what's right and what's not. Santana is up next to take over his father’s empire; but when his eyes meet Bella, he soon has to choose between something that might last forever and a temporary setback. Torn Love takes you into the life of Bella and Santana, who were given everything on a gold platter until they decided to play both sides, causing guns to be drawn, blood to be shed, and lives to be taken, all because of a little thing call Love.