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Cherished By A Thug
Natisha Raynor - 2018
Cherish loves her daughter, but she knew once she had a child, life would change for her. Gone were the days of traveling with Dion everywhere that he went and attending every party. He's suddenly finding reasons to leave her behind, calling less, and being photographed with Instagram thots more. Cherish loves him, but she's no fool. Packing all of her expensive material possessions, she takes her daughter and leaves Young God...headed back to a regular life. Cherish is devastated, but she hides the pain well. She missed being around genuine, regular people, and though she's not ready for another relationship, there's something about Kenyon 'Problem' Artis that has her intrigued. He's a regular guy with a regular job, and as handsome as he is, he's intimidated by Cherish. He thinks she would never take him seriously because he's broke, but he couldn't be more wrong. Cherish actually appreciates the fact that the things he has to offer can't be bought. When she suffers a devastating loss, and comes across something that could change Problem's life forever, she gives it to him with no hesitation. Problem becomes the man almost overnight. His mediocre life turns into a lavish one and he keeps Cherish by his side, the one that rode with him when he had nothing. It's impossible to become rich and remain the same, and Cherish starts to feel that Problem is turning into the very thing that she liked him for not being. The old saying is true, more money more problems and it may be the thing to ruin the love story that was once perfect.
Mesmerized by A Certified Thug
Sephiri J - 2018
For as long as she could remember, she’s relied only on herself after living through a devastating experience when she was only sixteen years old. She’s done everything she can in her adult life to fend for herself and run from the demons of her past. But late one night when she witnesses a horrible crime, she sees yet again how quickly life can be turned upside down at the hands of someone else. Her fearless instincts drive her to come to the aid of the unsuspecting victim, and from that point forward, her life will never be the same. Noah Briggz has run the streets with his three best friends all his life. The only thing he’s ever cared about was stacking his money, protecting his mother and sister, and being loyal to the friends around him who he sees as brothers. But on the night he finds out his sister has been the victim of a horrific crime, the only thing he has on his mind is revenge. When he meets Tiana, the only person who came to his sister's defense, Noah is immediately drawn to her compassion and courage. And Tiana can’t deny the attraction she feels for Noah’s rude-boy swagger and thuggish ways. But when secrets from the past that Tiana tried so hard to get away from rear their ugly head, will their love story end before it can even begin? And will Noah be able to find those responsible for hurting his sister without risking the lives of himself and everyone who he cares about the most?
Never Love Another
K.C. Mills - 2019
Keaton was his responsibility and never would have been in the streets had Sha’kim not allowed him to. Seven years later, Sha’kim is fresh out of prison and ready to make up for lost time with his family and his son. With a newfound perspective on what’s important, he now has to decide how to live the right way and if love should even be an option, given the fact that he’s just beginning to figure out his life. Keaton was just another kid trying to make it until one mistake caused his brother to make a choice, family or freedom. Once the decision was made, Keaton had to step up and become the head of his family, which now included not only his mother and sister but a nephew whose mother had no interest in parenting. Unfortunately, the streets were the only way to make the type of money he needed, even though the streets were what put him in the position in the first place. After years of hustling and grinding, Keaton managed to juggle it all and become one of the biggest indie rappers the world has ever seen, which allowed him to successfully take over where he brother left off with supporting the family. However, his past seemingly finds its way back into the equation and threatens to tear down everything he’s built. Not only is his past threatening to take away his life but also a chance at finally settling down with the right one. Rayna felt like her world came crashing down on her when her brother was sentenced to prison. Without a father in her life, Sha’kim had easily taken on that role. When he left her behind to protect Keaton, Rayna sought out attention in any way possible, usually in the bed of older men. She had no interest in love but meets a man who forces his way into her life. What happens when she finds out that he’s connected to all the bad things that could undoubtedly to tear her family apart. Love and life are tested as this family faces the reality that what you do in the dark will surely come to light. Loyalty is pushed to the limits in matters of the heart, and they have to fight to find that one thing or person that will hold them together while fate is working to tear them apart.
Blazing For His Love
Vaneecia - 2016
At such a young age she has a vision. She wants to be a fashion designer and own her own string of boutiques. The only thing is Bella is sheltered. She is the youngest of four and the only girl so the outside world isn’t something that she has ever had to deal with alone. She’s never had a date and never been kissed. But that’s fine she has her ambition to keep her warm at night. In walks Blaze. At the age of 26 he has a string of clubs and real estate that afford him and his wife Shanice a life of luxury. The only problem seems to be that Shanice is only worried about the money. She doesn’t seem to give a rats ass about her husband or their marriage. Until Blaze’s focus is pulled by Bella who is beautiful inside and out. With all these obstacles Blaze and Bella could never be. Or can they make it work?
Lost in A Hitta's Love: An Urban Love Story
Antoinette Sherell - 2018
He’s a ladies man and has his lineup of young girls who he uses for one thing or another... and then he has his best friend, Liberty. From the moment he met her at the tender age of six, Legacy knew he wanted to love and protect her at all cost—that included from any dude he felt wasn’t worthy of her. To him, she came before anyone or anything, and he could never see that changing. Unfortunately, when an unexpected opportunity lands in his lap, he has to leave the one girl he couldn’t see himself living without. Liberty Heart is your typical girl next door—cute, quiet, and, unknowingly, wanted. She’s focused on school, and the only other thing that has her attention is her best friend, Legacy. The moment she met him, they formed an instant bond, and she made him a permanent fixture in her life. However, when he up and leaves her without so much as a goodbye, she has to learn to live without him. Devastated at what she felt was betrayal, she uses her anger to block out the existence of her once best friend... until he’s back and shaking up her world as she knew it. Legacy reappears older and wiser—wise enough to know he’s not into playing best friend games with Liberty anymore. However, knowing his track record, Liberty is skeptical about what he’s offering. So, what happens when two best friends can’t seem to meet at the lover mark? Lies, drama, heartbreak and everything in between.
Mesmerized By A Street King 3
Belleza - 2018
The drama is set to continue in this finale. Tabitha is quickly realizing that the grass really isn't greener on the other side especially when it comes to Easy. The person that she fell in love with while Easy was in prison is not the same person that she is sleeping with every night. As Easy's true colors start to show will Tabitha be able to get out from under her or has she done too much to Johan and his brothers? Camille's parents will do everything in their power to ruin the love that she has found in Asahd even if it means their daughter will be miserable. Never one to back down from a fight, Asahd is determined to continue to build a relationship with Camille. The only problem is that from family to foes, everyone can see that Camille is Asahd's weakness and someone will try to exploit that for their own purposes. Will Asahd be able to keep the power he holds in the streets and the newfound love he has with Camille or will he be forced to choose between love and power? While Zayne is forced on making sure his entire family is safe, Qwinae comes back and according to her she is ready to be a mother. This new commitment to motherhood has Zayne suspicious of her true intentions and he is forced to watch her moves carefully. Will Qwinae really be a mother to their daughter after six years or does she have a ulterior motive for suddenly coming back around? Will Zayne make the right choices to keep his family safe or will he be swayed by past events? In order to keep his brothers and loved ones safe, Johan has jumped back into the street life and his only focus is making sure everyone survives. Just like his brother love will catch him completely off guard. After what he has been through with Tabitha, this new woman may not make it past the walls he has put up though. Can Johan learn to love and trust again or has Tabitha done too much damage? The brothers and those the ones they love most are back for round three. The drama will throw you for a loop and in the end decisions will have to be made that will break hearts no doubt, but at the end of it all you will know what it's like to be Mesmerized by a Street King.
When a Gangsta Falls in Love
Robin . - 2017
After graduating from private school with honors, Amiah was ready to move on with life and start college. Most of all, before summer ended, she had some other goals that she wanted to achieve, which was release her first R&B mixtape to show off her beautiful singing voice. But, before graduating, she meets a guy named Oxy and that changed everything around her. Oxy isn’t your average dude from the hood. Outside of his street life, he had goals of his own. After the death of his mother and his 6-month-old son, he promised to get his life on track with a legit business, and even settle down and get married. After Oxy met Amiah, he knew she was the one for him. However, he isn’t sure if he is the one for her, with all of the burdens in his life. Will Oxy be able to remove all the distractions in his life to be with Amiah, or will all his baggage run her away from his love?
I Got A Thang for A Street King
Trenae - 2018
Nothing ever was. From the sweet age of fourteen, her judgment in men was always horrible. Looking for the love that she was missing at home caused her to run into the wrong arms. Falling in love with the older, manipulative Dray was the mistake that led to her quick downward spiral. She knew from the start that their relationship wasn’t what she deserved. But what was she to do? She was a teenager in love with a man who had mastered the art of toying with emotions of women twice her age. Years later, with the help of her friend, Ju-Ju, Dae is ready to live life as a normal woman, but what she would encounter was nothing normal. In fact, Knight was a man like none that she had crossed paths with. Successful, charming, and sexy were just a few words used to describe Knight Bentley. With no warning, Dae was swooped off her feet and thrust into a world of lavish living, countless shopping sprees, late night sexcapades, and the adventure she had been dying for. The thing is, all of that came with a price. What she never banked on was the tenacious Ainsley being in the picture. While Dae is head over heels in love with Knight, that may not be enough in this case. Ainsley isn’t a woman who loses, and she doesn’t plan to lose to a woman like Charde. But what happens when Ainsley’s record isn’t as clean as she wants Knight to believe? Will Knight choose the woman who’s been by his side since his days as a street king, or will the woman who believes in his life after the streets win him over? In this series, you will find that family is just a word, and love truly overpowers everything. The problem is, loving the wrong person can get you killed.
A Real One Turned Me Out
Shameka Jones - 2019
Broken, hurt, and homeless, her best friend, Kenji, comes to her rescue. Not willing to sit back and watch her friend hurt, Kenji offers to take her on a vacation to Cancun for Spring Break. A vacation could be just the thing she needs to get her head back in the game. Or, it could be the worst mistake she has ever made. Kenji is stuck between a rock and a hard place. She’s been talking to Silk for a year, and he is still not ready to commit. Over the excuses, Kenji is ready to soak up some sun in Cancun. Cancun proves to be more than she had planned, especially when she runs into the rapper Houston. Could Houston be the guy for Kenji, or will Silk finally step up to the plate? Silk loves Kenji more than she realizes, but his lifestyle prevents him from expressing it. Feeling the pull back from Kenji, he knows that he has to man up—and soon. The only problem with manning up is that he has to be completely honest with Kenji. But honesty comes with a secret that has been haunting him for years. Will Silk open his heart to get the woman he loves, or will he let his secret trump his happiness? Laxton is a chill type of guy, so when his rowdy ex comes back around trying to regain her position, he quickly takes Houston up on his offer to travel to Cancun. When Laxton lays eyes on Canary, it is love at first sight, and he wastes no time letting her know that. The problem is, his ex is desperately trying to insert herself back into his life. Will Laxton act on his feelings for Canary, or will he go back to what feels warm and familiar?
Blood of a Boss: The Moreno Family
Askari - 2014
Now, at the age of 23, his sole ambition is to lock down the streets of Philly and reclaim the power and glory his estranged father once possessed. Unfortunately, the only thing standing in his way is the grandfather he never knew existed. As Sonny begins his bloody rise to prominence, the concept of family falls by the wayside and murder reigns supreme. Love turns to hate and some who claim to be loyal commit indelible acts of treason. Will Sonny's bloodline be the cause of his success or the root of his downfall? Either way, the streets of Philly will never be the same.
Baby, You're Messing With A Savage
Kelly Marie - 2017
Unable to care for him any longer, and wanting to hide the fact that she was dying from cancer, his mama sent him away, hoping to save her son from a life of trouble. Determined to get back to his mother, Khaution deals with the abuse he faces in foster care, but when his mother dies before he can get back to her, he turns to a life of crime to survive. Not knowing who his father was, Khaution hits the streets as Savage, and it’s not long before he ends up in jail. During a ten-year bid, he is suddenly released early from jail by none other than his father! Things between the two start off strained after not having him around in his life, but eventually, the two create a bond. A bond that enables them to take over the city of New York. But it comes with a price that Khaution wasn’t ready to pay, nor did he know he had to pay! With a queen on his arm that he doesn’t want, Khaution meets the mysterious, Autumn Kennedy. Never being in love before, he wants nothing more than to smash and walk away. However, Autumn pulls him in a way he didn’t see, and he finds himself in love for the first time. But Sybil is not going to let the empire and her king go so easily, and she gives him an ultimatum that he agrees to in order to spare Autumn. But what Sybil failed to remember was they called him Savage for a reason! In the end, she pushes him into making a decision that sends him on a path of truth that he wasn’t expecting. Savage by name and savage by nature. Follow this man as he embarks on a world of love and lies; some more devastating than others!
A Kingpin's Dynasty
Tina J. - 2018
All she wants to do is move on from her past and start over. Unfortunately, there are people who feel she hasn’t paid for her sins and will stop at nothing to make sure she does. The battle never ends and the one she considered her best friend reveals a secret she’s kept hidden for years. Menace is the man in the streets and like always, women want him. However; he loves Quana and has done any and everything to keep her happy. Unfortunately; she isn’t the woman he fell in love with and he begins to distance himself from her. He crosses paths with a woman he’s never seen before and instead of exchanging numbers, they go their separate ways. They do meet again, and things don’t go as planned. Joakim and Taylor have been doing well keeping their relationship under wraps. That is until he falls victim to another woman and she claims he fathered her child. Not wanting a kid with her, not only causes turmoil with Taylor but drives her straight into the arms of someone else. A person who will have a few surprises of his own.
A Brooklyn Love Affair: Vixen & Gino's Story
Tya Marie - 2015
The fiercely devoted one she uses for her best friend, the one of a lover and confidant to her fiancé, and the real one she keeps reserved for looking in the mirror and battling her inner demons. Life is fairly normal for Vixen until her verbally abusive mother reenters her life, dredging up traumatic childhood memories, and bringing a handsome stranger into the mix with her devious antics causing Vixen to reprise her role as caregiver and bread winner.Gino Romano is infamous for many reasons: his notoriety for being one of the youngest king pins in New York City, the cold manner in which he handles business, and the notable political ties he's managed to create along the way through "profit sharing." However, the most prominent thing he's known for is the ice fortress he's built around his heart. Because of his past, Gino keeps women at an arms length, believing it hard to find one who could accept the scarred past he comes with. Until he lays eyes on Vixen.Brought together for all the wrong reasons, Vixen and Gino find a common ground that not only develops into a budding friendship, but sparks a love affair. From the moment they become one they must fight to protect their love from those who plan to destroy it by any means necessary, one of which being the very reason Vixen ran away from home ten years ago in the dead of night.Will the forces determined to see Gino and Vixen destroyed win? Or will their love prevail? Set in a spicy Brooklyn backdrop, A Brooklyn Love Affair brings to life pain, forgiveness, and the never ending possibility of finding love.