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Married to a Boss 2
Lucinda John - 2015
After going through a series of betrayals, the men will do anything to protect their family and business. With Ralph laying on his death bed, Lisa is out for blood as she seeks for revenge and mourns her lost.Faces from the past returns and cause more havoc, sending the fellasinto beast mode. Lies are revealed, hearts are broken, and trustbecomes an issue as the ladies; Lala, Honey Lisa, and Cinnamon, livethe life as being Married To a Boss. Will it all be worth it? or willthe trials break them all apart?
Kailani and Bishop: A Case of the Exes
B. Love - 2016
LOVE'S FIRST URBAN SERIES IN STANDALONE FORM. When Kailani’s first love, Courtney, was sentenced to seven to fifteen years in prison, he did the noble thing and cut all ties with her. After trying and failing to have any type of contact with him, Kailani finally gave up. He knew she didn’t deserve to do his time with him and she wasn’t built for that type of lifestyle, but that didn’t keep Kailani from resenting Courtney, holding onto him and loving him even more because of his selflessness. After ten whole years, Kailani’s broken heart still only beats for Courtney. She has never given any other man his place in her heart and life until she meets Bishop. Over the course of a few days, Bishop makes Kailani forget any loyalty she held for Courtney and she finally decides to give a new man a chance. Bishop, however, has been keeping a secret from Kailani. Not only does he know Courtney, but he also did six years in prison with him! When Courtney is free, Kailani is left with the ultimate case of the ex.
You Could Do Damage
C. Monet - 2018
Big sister and guardian of her family, she is thrown to the world without a harness, no guidance, and no help. Dahlia is not afraid to get her hands dirty or do the unthinkable to make sure her and her sister aren't separated. Love is foreign and get it by any means reigns supreme for her. Raising her sister was her only concern, but as her sister Deja prepares to set sail on her own journey, Dahlia is forced to focus on picking up the pieces and finding her own way. What was supposed to be a favor for his little brother turns into so much more as Ty'Key spends time peeling back the layers of Dahlia Starks. Ty' Key Patterson is handsome, strong, and willing to suffer the catastrophe of any damage Dahlia brings his way as long as she is. Both alike in so many ways, they run into different situations that could not only damage them personally but damage a long-standing friendship. Will they be able to clean up the damage or crumble like ashes scattered amongst the rubbish?
Kaine and Karma 2: Luvin' A Savage
Sha Jones - 2017
That is until Kaine's ex fiancé Tameka crashes Karma's birthday party and announce that she's pregnant with his baby and has no plans of getting rid of it. After Tameka's pregnancy is confirmed Kaine makes it very clear to her that Karma still has his heart and he's only there to father their child. Tameka on the other hand isn't taking no for an answer so she kicks the baby mama drama up a notch and wreak havoc on Kaine and Karma's relationship by showing up announced, threatening Karma and just making her pregnancy an inconvenience for them. But with the past coming back to haunt both Kaine and Karma Tameka and her baby bump is the least of their worries. Kaine is hiding a deep, dark secret that he hasn't shared with Karma, and not only will it put the both of their lives in danger, it will change the entire course of their relationship. Karma soon realizes that loving Kaine comes with a serious price to pay......one that money can't buy. In this second installment of Kaine and Karma there will be wild turns, unexpected surprises and a plot twist that no one saw coming!
Heaven Sent :The Reunion
Tynessa - 2015
Secrets are revealed, friendships are crossed, and relationships are being tested. Ali has been holding on to a secret that might just cost him his wife and right hand man, Zylen. Will all be forgiving? Or will Ali find himself alone with no one to turn to? Zylen and Heaven might seem to have the perfect relationship from the outside looking in, but once again their relationship is being put to the test. When it’s all said and done will love conquer it all and Heaven continue to be Zylen’s Heaven Sent or will it be the end of a love that was supposedly meant to be?
You Ridin' or What? 2: A Dade County Love Story
Diamond D. Johnson - 2019
With the amount of time that Quannie served behind bars, you would think that Canard would have been worshipping the ground she walked on for the rest of her life because, after all, he owes her. After reading about Canard and finding out the type of evil person he is, we can all agree that Quannie and Canard will never get that happily ever after, like Remy Ma and her husband, Papoose. That’s fine because there’s someone else in the picture, and that someone is Rocko. He’s the perfect man for Quannie. He’s everything that Canard isn’t. The thing is, are Quannie and Rocko ready? Honestly, they both come with much baggage. They both have issues that need to be addressed before they decide to get into a relationship. After spending eight years behind bars for a man who didn’t mean her any good, it’s only fair for Quannie to get a beautiful happily ever after. Also, not just partial custody of her children but full custody. She deserves it!
You Got Me Feeling
Kelly Marie - 2020
The two know what they feel for each other, and not even their parents can stop what they believe is inevitable. Until a tragic accident happens and rips them apart. 4 years later, and Dove is a changed woman, happy with her new life and new man, Jasper. But when she comes face to face with a past she thought was gone, she finds that she starts feeling things she can’t explain. She has a decision to make. Does she run with it or run away from it? But in the end, will she get a choice? And is Ariyon as free as he thinks he is? Kemonie thought she had everything figured out when it came to her life and relationship with Ivan. Until he asks her to do something that shows her that he never loved her. She walks away, but there is a cost and 4 years later, her life is no longer the same. Still, she rolls up her sleeves and gets on with life, despite her horrid past. Her defence is to feel nothing for nobody outside of her family. It works for years until she crosses path with the handsome and dominating, Deasha. The two start off as friends but in the midst, Kemonie finds feelings surfacing that hasn’t happened in years, and so she runs from Deasha. But he’s not willing to let her go. She gives in to her feelings and is hit with a love she never thought was possible. But Ivan comes back dangling her past and in doing so, he undoes all the hard work Deasha put in to get Kemonie to trust him. And the result is devastating! And finally, we meet Ro’Myah. The beautiful but troubled twenty-one-year old. Even though she’s young, she feels like the mother because of the troubles her mother brings to their doorstep. She prays for a way out of the hood and a way for her mother to stop. And then there is a knock at the door that changes Ro’s life forever. She’s thrown in the midst of a couple - Exodus and Constance. What should have been an easy job and easy money, turns into everything but that. Feelings that she knows she shouldn’t have, come full force and she finds herself in the arms of Exodus. Who after a relationship breakdown, finds that he needs Ro just as much as she needs him. And just as the two come to terms with how they feel for each other, Exodus finds himself stuck between two women. But who does he chose? This book is about love and what happens when you meet someone who has you feeling things you can’t explain. Do you run or stay?
Fallin' For A Boss's Love
Misha - 2018
Unlike most her age, all she does is go to school and work, to help her mother pay bills, and take care of her younger sister, Khadijah. On her 23rd birthday, her friend Priya persuades her to go to the club for the first time. Yani encounters a man who seems like all the others, but she’ll find out that may not be the case. Handsome, aspiring rapper, Ramello, is a no-nonsense kind of man. He takes his love of music serious, and refuses to let a woman stand in the way of his career. Meeting Yani, he finds a woman that is not all about being with him for what he can do for her. They hit it off, but his past starts to interfere with what they can be. After shutting Ramello down at the club, he runs into her while she’s at work and shoots his shot again. This time Yani notices that he’s a sight for sore eyes, and finally agrees to go out with him. Mello has this cool, calm, and collected demeanor that wins her heart over, but women from his single life start to stand in the way. They’re popping up at shows and wanting to fight inside of clubs. Yani is a hard woman to crack, but will Ramello be able to open her heart? Will he be able to show her that all men aren’t the same, or will he end up proving her theory correct?
An Unexpected Love: Jay's Story
Nicole Black - 2015
She knows what she wants and won’t settle for anything less than that. After receiving mind blowing news from a past lover Jay decides it’s time for a change. Little does he know someone from his past isn’t ready to let him go. Kamari feels as if his love life is missing something. After meeting a woman he believes can fill the void, he thinks he has it all. Kamari’s world quickly comes crumbling down after a secret is revealed and he makes a mistake that may cost him his life. Lies are told, secrets are revealed, worlds collide, and love blooms in An Unexpected Love: Jay’s Story.
The Beautii Behind Magic: An Original Love Story
Kyoshi - 2015
Beautii is left to fend for herself after her parents die, and her brother Jordin is sent to prison. With a baby to take care of and no one to depend on but herself, she starts working at a strip club. Lauren Green is Beautii’s best friend and one of the only people that she can count on. But Lauren has her own sordid past that has turned her heart cold. Disowned by her parent’s after revealing a scandalous secret, the only person she has to turn to is Beautii. Javian “Teach” McKnight is the head boss on the streets of Miami, and is as ruthless as they come. A night out with his home boys unexpectedly leaves him infatuated with Lauren. Never one to have been in love, he doesn’t know what to make of his feelings. Will they be good for each other? Or, is this relationship doomed from the start? Carter “Magic” McKnight is new to the Miami area, just moving there from Texas to be closer to his brother Teach. Left to raise his daughter on his own when his girlfriend disappeared without a trace, Miami is a good move for him. His first day in town he meets Beautii and is momentarily left speechless. Their lives are entangled and these four form bonds that can’t be broken. But things change when Beautii’s brother is released from prison. Someone is out to get Magic, but who? For Beautii things aren’t as they seem and a blast from the past is lurking in the shadows. Lies, deceit, secrets, murder and more come to light. Will bonds be broken or will these couples be able to stand the test of time?
A Billionaire Finessed My Heart 2
K. Renee - 2019
Devastated that Juelz married his long lost fiance, Ciera has to make a hard decision for herself and her unborn child. Will she be able to get through her pregnancy drama free or will she be forced to return and face Juelz? Two of the people who Juelz considered closest to him have committed the ultimate act of betrayal. The excitement of Kenya's return is causing him to walk around blind to the truth. Will Juelz be able to see through the lies and realize who is really in his corner before it is too late, or will loyalty be his ultimate downfall. While rescuing Ari and his niece Kari, bullets hit Zelan and it may be the end of their perfect romance. Will Zelan be strong enough to pull through, and grow old with Ari? He is the key to Juelz finding out Kenya's hidden lies, but will he live to reveal them? In the end, everyone will have to make hard decisions that they never saw coming. Ari and Ciera will be forced to admit that a Billionaire Finessed their Hearts but is that a good or bad thing?
Luving a Thug
Lola Bandz - 2015
Queenie finds out what type she is when she can't cover her tuition and her life that she worked so hard for begins to crumble around her. She is then thrown into a world that is only made for boss bitches. Falling in love with a thug, yayo, and scheming friends, her life gets better by the second. Read Luving A Thug the first installment in the amazon e-book series.
When a Rich Thug Wants You 4
Pebbles Starr - 2015
Raelyn soon finds herself battling with the decision to stay or leave. Will this power couple be able to overcome their trials and tribulations? Canyon and Symba have decided to start over in a new city together with their newborn son. There's only one problem...Kaleesi isn't ready to let him go so easily... Lamont and Blue's budding relationship was quickly blossoming before an ex unexpectedly returned. In spite of his father's opinion, Zac isn't ready to let his girl go without a fight. Who will end up with the person they love? And who will wind up heartbroken in the end? Find out in the fourth installment of "When a Rich Thug Wants You 4".
If Not For Love
Miss Candice - 2014
High maintenance and all about a come up, Ivy cares about no one but herself. Only messing with ballers and guys willing to do whatever for her, Ivy is a high class gold digger and figures she can pull any guy she wants...until she meets the infamous Hakeem Miller. A New York native with a swag to die for, Hakeem is a hustler to the core who stands firmly by the motto M.O.B. The women love him and the men fear him. But all Ivy wants is a little bit of his time...and income, of course. However, what she gains instead may be more than what she bargained for. Playing with fire, someone is bound to get burned. Will love and loyalty prevail in the end? Or will a set of hidden agendas cause heartache and turmoil?
Flexin' On My Ex with A Boss 2
Jenica Johnson - 2018
She finally feels that she’s able to move on from her past and fully focus on being with Bash. Her rocky relationship with her mother-in-law is still being tested but, for the sake of her relationship with Bash, Yah-Yah continues to turn the other cheek. With a little help, she’s able to start up her own business and that keeps her occupied so she couldn’t see the obvious. When she finds out what’s been happening in front of her eyes, will she return to the old her or will she remain the woman she worked hard to become? Bash is in love and he can no longer hide the fact that Yahria is going to be his wife. He thought he finally found the right woman after the death of his child’s mother. Yah-Yah helped him get his life back in order but he seems to battle with keeping his woman happy and his mother too. Bash is forced to make some major decisions as it pertains to his personal and love life. Will he choose correctly or will he play it safe? When you fall in fast, it will either crumble or stand strong during a test. Which will it be with this couple?