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Can't Love What I Don't Trust


Khara Campbell - 2015
    She struggles to provide for the kids, working a dead-end job while going to school. Stuck in a meaningless relationship, which only involved midnight creeps into her bed, she ends things with Darius in hopes for something better in life. Just when Cassandra isn't looking for anything or anyone, that's when Marco comes along; he's handsome, a great father to his son, and a business owner. Marco's had his share of women and often juggled relationships, but upon meeting Cassandra, his desire is kindled and he has to fight against wanting anything more than just a casual thing. With each day, they both fight the obvious; they want each other. A night of forbidden passion leads them into bed together; they soon wind up going back and forth, as Cassandra begins to date Damian to distract her from the one she really wants--Marco. The attraction is strong and the chemistry is explosive--will their efforts to ignore their hearts' desire trump love, or will they finally give in to what is obviously meant to be?

Second to No One


Keysha - 2015
    After learning that the two people she trusted with her life were snakes in the grass, Jazzy decided to move on. Rayshawn a boss in his own right always get what he wants and he always wanted Jazzy. The only thing stopping him was that nigga Jaylin, but things changed. Jaylin has messed up and Rayshawn is gonna do everything in his power to make Jazzy his... Even if he has to hurt a few people in the process.

The 1st Female King: Snake Eyes


Arabia - 2014
    If you've read The 1st Female King: The Beginning then you know nothing comes easy for Brianna and in this next installment of the The 1st Female King series you see that sometimes even when your not looking for trouble it finds you. Join Brianna, Sin, Just and Cameron as they take you on another roller coaster ride only this time someone may not get off, while others throw salt in the game and start playing for keeps....

Pain


Damecia Towns - 2013
    He took my money, led me on, slept with my best friend, and left me to die. Now I’m here all alone with our child in my stomach thinking, should I kill it or let a piece of the man I hate with all my soul, live with me for the rest of my life? My name is Ashanti Knight and this is my story…

Finessing The Plug


Treasure Malian - 2015
    The one that sets a goal and does everything in her power to accomplish it? That’s Journee. Journee is focused on graduating college and attending Medical school. But, a level headed girl always has a turn-up girl as a best friend, and that's Zoie. Journee's life was planned and moving along accordingly until she and Zoie met Jonas and Lex. Jonas, who is coming into his own, as the plug, after the death of his father, is focused on the money. He wasn’t looking for a relationship. However, when Journee walked into his life doing all of the right things, one night in Vegas quickly turned into a whirlwind love affair. What starts as two people passing time, turns into true feelings and love. Journee starts falling for Jonas and vice versa. Jonas has been burnt before by "love" so he tries to be cautious but falls hard for Journee. Will he end up getting burnt by love again? Stephan is Journee's older brother, known as the fuck-up of the family. With a get it how you live mentality Stephan sets out to do what is natural for him. However, this stick up is different; it involves his sister. Will his plan ultimately get both him and his sister killed? Love and loyalty is tested when outside sources begin to work against the young couple. While Finessing the plug, Journee falls deep in love with Jonas, and he ends up finessing her heart. Will the allure of a dangerous game be the demise of their relationship and one of their lives?

Wife of a Legend 2


Chloe Je'Nore - 2015
    With his father MIA he sets out to tear up the streets of Newark brick by brick to avenge his mother’s death. Any and everybody is a suspect but what happens when the suspect is none other than his own wife Treasure?Treasure is keeping a life threatening secret from her husband that could destroy everything they are trying to build. But where should her loyalty lie with her mother or her husband. Treasure learns all that glitters isn’t gold and soon finds her life in danger…

The One That Got Away: A Miami Love Affair


Tisha Andrews - 2016
    One being her older sister, Myriah, who hates Iyana more than she loves herself. To make mattes worse, Iyana is stuck in a dead end relationship with her prejudice college sweetheart, Elijah, while Keys, one the leaders of the Come Up Boys crew, is ready to turn in his Kingpin status proving that their desire for each other can conquer all. That would be easy if someone in his crew also didn’t threaten his happiness. Find out what happens when family ties and secrets threatens what Keyz sacrificed to build but also run the risk of him losing the one who got away.

Through the Eyes of a Hoodrat


Shontaiye - 2019
    A glimpse into the life....Hoodrat- A female that exhibits trifling behavior and partakes in scandalous activity. Sierra is a trifling hoe that cares only for herself despite the fact that she has three children who depend on her. Sucking, fucking, scheming, and living off of her children consume her life as she attempts to skate through life for free. When a scheme goes wrong and things come to a screeching halt, Sierra soon learns that every bridge she’s crossed has burned and no one is coming to her rescue. Walk with us, talk with us, and see things, through the eyes of a Hoodrat.

Malcolm Powers: The Beginning (Bankroll Squad Prequel)


David Weaver - 2013
    His bloodline was of power, and he felt that it was only right that he reign as the most powerful Power family member to date. With a soft spot for women and a sore spot for snitches, he set out to lay down the foundation of his character from the streets of Houston to the city of Atlanta. **13,000 word short story****Also, make sure you pre-order Bankroll Squad 4 on Kindle**

Her Dirty Little Secrets


Tanasia Thomas - 2015
    However, Her Dirty Little Secrets 2 will be released on May 1st! *** Pierce is young, beautiful, intelligent and seemingly perfect. A promising young medical student with a passion for helping others, she's trying desperately to forget the abuse of her past by selflessly serving others. Her life is going as planned until she meets Gabe, a handsome street-smart businessman who sweeps her off her feet. In the midst of their love affair, the pair soon learn that blood is thicker than water, lust is a weapon more deadly than any bullet, jealousy is a potent poison and money is truly the root of all evil. They each hold secrets of their own that could ruin their relationship and change their lives forever. As friends become foes, the past comes back for a second chance and secrets are revealed, can their love pass the test when skeletons start to come out of the closet?

Hood Love


Leondra LeRae - 2012
    The chance meeting of Capo turns things from upside down to good all around. Take a ride with Jonnae as she realizes your first love isn't always real love & that hood love can be a good love.

Still Salty 4 (A Ghetto Soap Opera)


Aleta L. Williams - 2013
    Old issues, plus new characters equals more Drama. Can you handle it?Still Salty is the fourth installment of this ghetto soap opera and the drama is more captivating then before. Old issues, plus new characters equals more Drama. Can you handle it?Meet Shoneise and Lisa “double trouble” these two are only out for themselves. They don’t care who they have to cross to get what they want as long as they get it. They are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. Who will be the casualty that gets caught in their web?Calvin will be released from prison and now it’s time for some payback. His first target is pastor G who will be his next?Will Yay-Yay ever pay the price for shooting her best friend Paris or will karma give her a pass? Will Jazz be able to leave the past behind her and enjoy life with her Ken or will Salt break up their relationship?

Rise of an American Gangstress


Kim K. - 2012
    But when havocenters the picture and the Feds seize her family's ill-gotten gains,Fancy's lavish Caribbean trips are traded in for cold winter nightsin the heart of the hood.When the gravity of Fancy's situation causes her to crumble, it'sher roots that put her back together. Unwilling to stay down, Fancyrealizes that she was born to hustle, and this American Gangstressis reborn. What emerges is a fierce contender the streets aren'tready for.

Saved by A Billionaire


Miss J. - 2021
    

The King Cartel: Love & War


Frank Gresham - 2014
    DAMAR KING, the heir to the throne, is a young, brash leader who is intent on solving the riddle of his brother's murder and taking the organization to new heights. And whoever opposes him will be eliminated with no regard as he searches for the enemy from within his own crew.When the hidden opposition becomes strong, Damar becomes stronger, and the gunplay becomes fierce. However, the treachery that surrounds him is just as lethal as Damar's gun.To avoid the snakes that slither in his garden, Damar learns he must use brain over brawn as loyalties are forged and broken to remain on top.Will Damar learn that lesson in time? Or will his enemies bring him down to his knees? Will the burgeoning love that sprouts amiss all of the bloodshed become Damar's strength or his ultimate weakness? The only thing that's certain is that nothing is sacred in Love and War, and that Damar will go to any means to protect THE KING CARTEL.