Things had been going well until someone tries to come and take over what he worked hard for. Messing with his lively hood brings out the beast in him and he reminds people why they call him the king of the swamp. While things are changing in the streets Big Keeve is ready to make changes in his relationship. The only thing La’Asia was with him when he first started so he felt the need to keep her around. Kamerra trots into his life and has him seeing things in a whole new light. La’Asaia had sights on Big Keeve since they were younger. She always saw the hustle in him and knew he would make it big. She took the opportunity to sink her claws in him early and ride the wave. Now 6 years later she has the money, respect, and the man of the streets. The only problem with that is the secrets she has been hiding are threating to be exposed will be detrimental to her life. Kamerra is like any other good hardworking woman that wants to be loved. She thought she had that with her ex Brent, but he hurt her in a major way. Now her reason to live is the love of her life Collin who is 5yrs old. A man is the last thing on her mind but when she cross paths with Keeven she is Smitten. Not being able to shake the sexy man she explores a friendship with him. Things heat up between them and all is going well until something from her past sends everything spiraling out of control. Manuel (Maggs) has been running things beside his brother and friend for years. One rule he lives by is never commit and trust these women. He believes after he busts her down he must leave, and never once has he stayed the night. All that changes when a baby situation comes to play. Just as the idea of trying to make things work for the baby he gets the shock that sends him on a deadly mission. With all the lies, deceit, hurt, and danger will any of them make it out to tell the story? Go on the journey to find out if Kamerra will be Smitten by a Boss or die behind her past.

    and Patrice Balark teamed up to bring you book one of this new and exciting drama filled series, The Wife of a Kingpin: Malik & Micah’s Story. Of course, romance, sex, deceit, backbiting, and illegal dealings will be served up like a five course meal. After losing his mom at the age of 18 during his senior year of high school, Malik Jefferson took comfort in the only thing that made sense to him at the time... the streets. Malik along with his best friend and right hand man, Rico “Goo” Grady, were taken under the wings and learned everything street by the connect who happened to be dating Goo's mom. They started out as corner boys and were making smooth waves along the way. After the connects demise, Malik and Goo went from the corner to the top. After being challenged for the top position over and over, the duo answered the call of being as ruthless as they wanted to be, thus informing Chicago and the world a new Kingpin had arrived. Eighteen year old Micah Sanders is all about her business. Not only is she a full-time student at the University of Illinois, but she also works part-time while being an unknown boss on the side. Coming from a life of privilege, Micah doesn't rebel against her upbringing, but she prefers to rely on herself to make her own way in the world. Despite having it all, she is only missing one thing, her now deceased brother. While everyone else may have forgotten about his untimely death, it stays at the forefront of Micah’s mind along with seeking revenge on whomever committed this heinous crime. Will she get the answer to the question that has been nagging her for so long? The first encounter was at random. The second encounter was accidental. But, the third encounter and every one afterwards were by design. After crossing paths with the beautiful mystery woman, Malik had to have her. It had been a while since the last time a woman captivated and held his interest that much. However, it was something more to the lady than meets the eye. He was on a mission to claim and to make Micah his woman. Malik and Micah are on the verge of starting something great. But, what happens when two bosses collide? Who will rule in the end? I don't know, but find out in book one of this new series. Warning: This book contains a cliffhanger.

    The secret about Reese being Camryn’s biological father had gone on too long, and now it’s finally been revealed. How will something like that end? Sticks has been raising Camryn as his own for the past four years, so can he so easily just give her up? To his best friend at that. Then there’s Treasure. We are three books in to the broken-hearted girl series and baby girl still cannot catch a break. What’s going to be the final outcome of William and Treasure? Will William finally fess up to his wrong doings? Will Treasure’s mom, Terry finally believe her child after all of these years? In part 3 to the broken-hearted girl series, there are definitely going to be some broken hearts and Treasure took the biggest loss of everyone.

    After the rash decision to relocate and join her sister in New York City, she’s forced to adapt to the new environment while - simultaneously - adapting to newfound heartache. The two proves to be complicated, especially when the culprit is still on the loose and hunting her every waking minute. Sevyn Rouge, the heart-stopping brown beauty, freelance writer, and sister of Syx, finally finds her voice. Smitten by the likes of Ace Mallard, the blandness of her life is altered the minute he steps foot into her world. His intriguing persona keeps her up at night long after her computer is shut off and projects are completed. It isn’t until his absence that she realizes commitment may have been a bit far-fetched and it was foolish of her to even consider Ace settling. His flee from Sevyn’s web of sappy Romance novel based fantasies come to a screeching halt only when he accepts and admit that she could possibly be everything that he never knew he wanted.

    The only problem was, while Passion secretly loved the man behind the music, Skillz barely noticed anything besides her amazing voice. Fear of rejection and the realization that they were from two completely different backgrounds was enough to keep Passion secretly proclaiming her love for him through her lyrics. Emotions run high and there is nowhere to hide when the two are forced together for an impromptu tour. Sparks will fly, and secrets will be revealed in this sweet love story.

    Trying to get Miracle to see her wrongs in this horrible situation is draining but not as draining as trying to get Mira to see that she’s as loyal as they come. That along with Heart getting himself in a sticky situation has La at her wits end. If that wasn’t enough, in order for her to help Heart, she has to go through the one person that hurt her the most, her mom. Will she be able to get over the hurt to help Heart or will she be stuck in her ways and left out in the cold. There has never been a time where Mira thought anything other than it would be her and Lake til the end of time, so when Miracle said those dreadful words her world was turned upside down. The answers to all of her questions lie with the one person who is unable to answer them, Lake. Will he wake up from his coma in enough time to save his family, or better yet will he wake up at all? Miracle has never felt more alone, than she feels right now. Her whole world is crashing down around her and all because she loved a man. Her love and loyalty to Lake my not be enough for her to get through the trials that are headed her way. When the smoke clears who will be by her side helping her through it all? The only thing on Heart’s mind is getting revenge, and he vows to do just that. With tempers flared and guns blazing no one in Mooresville is safe. Find out who makes it out alive.

    When Tru’s parents are murdered they become closer than ever. What happens when Tru and Sincere fall for the two people who they don’t want to love? Each other. Sincere is about to be the King of New York and has plans on taking over Miami. With family secrets surfacing and jealousy rising will he succeed or will someone he trusted his life with be his downfall? True love is hard, but it’s even harder when you’re running from it.

    

    Two completely different people yet, somehow, they’re like magnets and compel to one another. Kiari had been through a rough life of being teased, mental and verbal abuse along with betrayal from someone she’d never expect. When someone from her mother’s past pops up and makes both her parents face the truth her life changes drastically for the better. The only thing Ja’Capo knew how to do was to be himself. He had been dead broke, homeless, and had his heartbroken by the women who were supposed to love him regardless of anything. So, he felt no emotions for women, aside from his sister until he met an angel on earth. Not knowing what to say or do he tried his best to push Kiari away but she doesn’t budge easily. After a night of her life almost being taken, she vowed to always look out for her knight and shining armor no matter how mean he was to her. But a person can only put up with so much. What happens when Kiari finally gets fed up with Capo’s heartless ways? After separating from each other despite their undeniable chemistry, will they find their way back to one another or simply pick up the pieces and move on?

    Being the daughter of an ex-pro football player, Anisa grew up spoiled, but family life behind closed doors was anything but okay. Anisa decided to move from North Carolina to DC to intern at a radio station with her aunt. Fascinated by the possibility of change, Anisa is excited and focused. Unlike most young girls, she doesn't yearn for love. After watching her parents fight for years, Anisa is afraid to love, and she sure isn't trying to get caught up with a fast talking, game running, slick, arrogant guy from up north. Anisa wants no parts of any man walking DC's streets. Ishmel Young is wise beyond his years, handsome, and charming. He's determined to beat the odds and graduate from high school despite living a fast-paced life and having grown man responsibilities. Ishmel is young and fly and doesn't really care about anything other than money, his friends, and family. Even his girlfriend is just something to do. Someone on his arm to match his fly. But when he meets Anisa, things change. Ishmel finally experiences what it's like to genuinely like someone, but there's one problem; she is determined not to like him back. Ishmel's life begins to spiral out of control as he experiences the chaos that comes with the streets. He's trying to hang in there, but street life may be more than he bargained for. Add in a feisty chick from the south, and Ishmel doesn't know if he's coming or going, but he refuses to lose.

     Dr. Moesha Kyle is a young, successful pediatric surgeon who is going through a divorce that gets stickier with each passing day. After her third miscarriage, her soon-to-be ex-husband, Aaron Kyle, steps out on her, and in result, gets his side-piece pregnant. Moesha drowns herself with work to avoid her emotions, stumbling upon Mr. Skylaire Watson. Skylaire is a single father whose son, Jacob, is suffering from brain cancer. Him and Moesha connect through Jacob, and they end up being each other’s unexpected peaceful distraction from their chaotic worlds. Peace never lasts long. A shocking turn of events with Jacob leaves Skylaire unsure of his newfound feelings for Dr. Kyle. Dr. Omery Steele is one of Moesha’s best friends and Aaron’s. Feeling stuck in the middle of their divorce, she leans on her husband, Adonis, for support. Ultimately, she sides with Moesha and steps back from Aaron. Omery is one of the top OBGYN’s in Houston, specializing in women of color. Her life is what some would call picture perfect. She has the job, dream house, support system, and mostly, the love of her life. Adonis treats Omery like any woman deserves to be treated, but he’s keeping one, life-threatening secret from her. Their world turns upside down once the secret is revealed, but the couple refuses to let it interfere with the foundation they have built.

    

    

    Her father Brodie made sure she always had the best that money could buy. But her happiness comes to an end. When Brodie is slammed with a thirty-year prison bid. With him off the streets, Heart has to take over his job, pushing the purest cocaine through the city of, Annapolis. But there is one problem, she’s a woman. Jared is the persona Heart has to hide behind in order to fit in with the heavy hittas, but what will happen when she falls in love with her connect, Hamisi? Heart’s father, Brodie, writes her a letter revealing a shocking secret that will put everyone around her life in danger. The letter ends up in the wrong hands and Hamisi is out for blood. This novella takes place in the 80s era when the crack epidemic began to spread. Everyone is out for themselves at the cost of loyalty. Will Jared take over Heart’s life or will she have to reveal the person behind the facade? This is a fast-paced novella about love, loyalty and lust.