He treats her like shit because frankly, she allows herself to be treated like shit. Discover what happens when an abused woman stands up for herself and fights. Take a journey with Judie as she takes on the task of overcoming being naive and weak, and embarks on her own personal journey of empowerment.

    After being forced into teenage parenthood by a brutal rape at the age of 17, she turns to alcohol to numb the pain. Due to her addiction, her life seemed to have completely passed her by, including being a mother to her daughter. But after a health scare, she is forced to face her reality through a sober mind. Davon “Diesel” Jones was the player that had all the women falling to his feet. He’s a hood legend with stylishly good looks, lots of money, and an even bigger ego. But, when his playboy ways catches up to him, it ends in the tragic death of his fiancé and their unborn child. Over 9 years later, he’s still suffering the repercussions. Both Renee and Diesel had pretty much given up on having a normal life, and love even. But after fate brings them together, and submerge them into an explosive love affair there’s no turning back from there. So take a journey with this modern day Bonnie and Clyde. The depths of their relationship is electrifying!

    Has a life just ended, or will the victim remain among the living. In the first two installments of From the Pole to the Palace, we were introduced to some of the secrets that had been taking place over the years. Now, all of the secrets are out, dark skeletons that have been in the closet for years are coming out as well. This last installment will make your cry, laugh, but most importantly, you will enjoy it. Find out if this book really lives up to its title, or if there’s no such thing as going from the pole to the palace.

    She had to fend for herself at a young age; life was hard from the get-go, and she must figure out a way to get herself out of the poverty stricken environment. Unlike other girls her age, young Mimi wants more out of life; she wants a way out of the ghetto. Fate intervenes on her behalf when she meets one of New Orleans’ biggest dope boys. She instantly falls in love with this mysterious stranger; everything in her life changes for the better and her future seems brighter. She will soon learn however, that being a hustler’s wife comes with serious consequences. Years later, Mimi decides to move to Atlanta, where she has it all; a beautiful family, fast cars, the finest clothes and everything that she’s ever dreamt about. How can a woman that has so much going for herself be so unhappy? With a man that’s constantly cheating and her past rapidly catching up to her, she must figure out a way to get all these secrets out in the open—without taking a loss. Take a ride on this roller coaster with Amina Washington and uncover the SECRETS OF A KEPT BITCH.

    They both have their innocence taken at a young age; Nae Nae by her stepfather and stepbrother, and Precious by Nae's stepbrother. At the age of twelve, Precious gives birth to a beautiful baby girl name Shaniya that her parents assume responsibility of since Precious is so young. Nae Nae's parents end up getting killed, her stepbrother, Rick, goes to jail for the murders, and Nae Nae is sent to live with Precious. As time goes on, Precious seems to have everything that Nae Nae wants. Precious thinks they are best friends, or even better, sisters, while Nae Nae is consumed with envy and starts to drift apart from Precious. While Precious has met the love of her life and starts getting money within the the drug game, Nae Nae blames Precious for all her downfalls, and begins to turn Shaniya against her, corrupting her young mind. Nae Nae spirals out of control as envy overtakes her. Will Nae Nae be able to take over Precious crown or will her envious ways be her downfall?

    With a secret dangling over their heads, Cuba leaves her marriage to Khi and decides that she’s better off on her own. Khi refuses to let his wife go and does everything in his power to get his wife back with him where she belongs especially when something comes up that may have Khi fighting for all the time he has left. Tangie and Cass are back together and Tangie finds herself being a mother to a child that she never wanted to accept. After Cass brings his daughter home to live with them, Tangie finds out that Cass is still up to his same old ways and has the both of them questioning if their relationship is even meant to be. KaeDee’s police girlfriend’s intentions are finally revealed and just when KaeDee thinks he has her out of the way, she comes back harder than ever showing him how better they were together as a team than apart. Dae finds that it’s easier to move on and start over when it’s revealed that Amber is dating other men. No longer the one to fight fire with fire when it comes to the ones he love, Dae is ready to put in work while in his search for love. The finale is fast and filled with drama from the very first page. Be sure to read along in full and stay tuned to see why everyone is Still Addicted to a Dirty South Thug.

    With his main girl Kierra Lawrence by his side, DeWayne rules the town. Sneaking in and out of beds but DeWayne was always about to slither his way out of any whorish problem he got himself into. DeWayne and Kiara had their share of ups and downs from women to extra kids but they always stayed together until Ariane came along. Kiara is a lawyer with money and brains but Ariane has a body with hustle and street smarts and with DeWayne mixed in, disaster isn't far behind. There is no way to stop the madness and with DeWayne caught in the world wind, the women have no choice but to fight for the love of their life, but at what cost? Find out in Main Chick vs. Side Bitch

    Between introducing their son to the world, gaining a new daughter in Summer, and preparing to wed, everything seems perfect. That is, until Reese finds out that her future husband is keeping a huge secret. Will God's deception bring them closer together or break them apart for good? Done with pole dancing, Alexa joins the Army to find herself as well as secure a career that she can be proud of. She leaves New York and everything connected to it behind as she starts her new journey in the military. The only problem with her moving on is that someone in her past isn't ready to let go. Young is finding it hard to pick up the pieces of his life. With his twin brother, Nas, in jail and his one true love gone to serve the country, he's lonelier than ever. He seeks comfort in the arms of several women, but one girl in particular, Erin, is quickly stealing his heart. Will he finally be able to get over Alexa, or is his latest relationship only a temporary fix for the real thing? Loso and Summer are trying to make their relationship work while at the same time, keeping it a secret from God. Summer is afraid of what might happen if she tells her dad that she's been sleeping with his worker, but as the old saying goes... what's done in the dark always comes to the light. If there's one thing that all of these couples have in common, it's enemies. There's always someone lurking around the corner trying to take the next person’s place. With snakes gunning for everyone's head, who makes it out alive and who bites the dust? And more importantly, will love be enough to keep them all together once all secrets and enemies are revealed?

    Some people choose to give up on love altogether while others continue to search for it. Others find exactly what they think they’re looking for; the right one, the one they could love forever. Then just when they think the love of their dreams is coming true, they find out that they’re “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”. Tymir, a.k.a. Bear, is a 26-year-old ruthless- hustler from Philly. He’s a certified-street King with one true love, his money. Although he has a few women in his life, love and relationships are not an option. The females in his circle each have roles to play but wifey isn’t one of them. When he meets Desiree Williams he finds himself drawn to her in more ways than one and for the first time in his life, he can see himself falling in love. Bear decides to break his own rules and gives Desiree the attention and affection he knows she deserves. When the other women in his life notice all the attention he’s giving her, drama, mayhem and chaos break out. They become women on a mission to teach Bear and Desiree a lesson. With one woman willing to sleep with the enemy in hopes of revenge and the other willing to take down any woman that stands between her and Bear; Desiree and Bear’s relationship is not the only thing in grave danger. Desiree Williams is a 24-year-old college graduate stuck in a hopeless relationship with her baby’s father, Antoine. Determined to make a bad situation better, Desiree stayed with her man even after she discovered he’d been unfaithful. Loyal and true to her word, Desiree did everything within her power to make things work and she thought it was until Antoine hit her with the ultimate surprise; leaving her heartbroken again. When she meets Bear she finds herself falling for his charming ways and street appeal. She decides to give him a chance to see if he could be the one to treat her right and give her the real love she’s been searching for. As things between the two of them get deeper, enemies will emerge, Exes will rise from the ashes, and life-altering secrets will be exposed. When the truth comes out will Bear stay with Desiree and prove that he’s the real man she needs or will he crack under pressure and turn out to be “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”? Find out in this drama- filled romance by Dani Littlepage.

     With unknown enemies and the police after him, Gutta has to race against time in order to win against the enemies that are after his empire. So much is going on around him and the walls are starting to close in. Seeking out an ally, he has to try and undo all the mess Brinx’s secrets caused the people around her. Will Gutta be able to rise to the occasion and come out on top, or will the lies and secrets of others bring him down?

     All Kanati Dawson wanted was to work for the boss and then go home to be with the love of his life, Sunni Hamden. And then his patience was tested in one act of disrespect. The moment Law saw Kanati’s girl he knew he had to have her. Being a man who is accustomed to getting what he wants, Law plotted to steal her from him despite his closest comrade’s advice. “Leave her alone. Kanati feels like trouble.” If only Law listened. After going across the country to steal Kanati’s girl in the middle of the night, Law unknowingly brought hell like he never imagined back to his hometown. Before long blood poured and bodies dropped as Kanati and his villain’s descended on Baltimore with one objective in mind…revenge.

    After a life altering event in her late teen years that resulting in the loss of her older brother, she sees the world in a different light. She could have taken the loss and let it control her but she Bossed up and allowed it to empower herself to be a force in her community fighting against Police Brutality. She stands for what she believes in and is unapologetic in that stand. Now, she’s ready to stand in love. When Vega steps into her life he turns it on its axis. She hesitant in her interactions with him but he wins her over, it’s a done deal. Will a very important life detail be the unraveling of their newly budding relationship or will it be a game changer for the better? Will Vega Samuels be the man that Onyx Manigault stands within Love or will the shade of Blue be too much to handle?

    But with the longest tenured don on his death bed and the other families on the brink of civil war, greed threatens to destroy The Commission. Enter Marion Holloway, leader of the wealthy and prestige Holloway family, a shrewd and persuasive business man with strong political connects and stronger street ties. The man the FBI says is the most powerful black gangster in the country. With his oldest son, Mason, campaigning for mayor of New York City and his illegitimate son, Yasin “Sin” Kennedy, overseeing his lucrative drug operation, he is poised to seize control of the city. But when the war between the Mafia families hit close to home, the unrelenting power struggle between his sons, jeopardizes everything their father has built. Keys to the Kingdom introduces readers to urban fiction’s newest crime family, the Holloways, and the powerful legacy of tradition and blood, the seduction of power and the ultimate game of sibling rivalry.

    Louis. She has no plans to leave until she has left her mark and has been heard! Hosea is placed in an odd position, and will his reaction be best for the safety of his family? All new stress and Moss missing, will he be able to handle what is coming their way? Dice is spiraling on her own ups and downs and soon will find out the reason. What she finds could truly break or make their moment when they seem to finally be getting on track. Will Hosea make the wrong choice as the connect, putting his family and crew in jeopardy? Obasi is settling in with Miani, and cutting strings with his old flings is a must if he’s going anywhere with the woman he says he loves. Miani has to boss up not only within her relationship but with her family, who have made leaving her past with Ralph almost impossible. She quickly faces uncomfortable situations, and her relationship may crumble or soar depending on how she handles it. The completion of this evolving series comes with drama from all sides and takes you on a journey of its own. New faces, opportunities, and truths hit these couples full force, and they will be tested to their limits. Will they fall, or climb to the top when all said and done?

    Asta’s passion is music, she has made her mark on the DJ scene but Simon doesn’t support her career choice and that causes a lot of issues in their relationship. When Asta meets Ky’sier and he becomes everything she needs in a man, where will that leave Simon who has some secrets of his own. Zander has no filter when it comes to telling you what’s on his mind, he lives his life on the edge and dares anyone to question it. Zan has has no plans on settling down, that is until he meets the sexy artist, Neala. Neala closed off her heart the day she lost her boyfriend to a horrible traffic accident. She vowed to never go there with a man again, but when Zan crosses her path he doesn’t give her much of a choice. There is only one thing that is standing in the way and that’s Zan’s baby mama Tasha who has no plans of letting Zan go anytime soon. Will they be able to survive the wrath of Tasha? Rondo, the president of the Carolina Kings biker club, is in a ten year relationship with his fiancé Char. Their relationship is as solid as they come or so you think. What will happen when their happily ever after comes crashing down? When secrets come to surface, friendships are tested and love is on the line. Will everyone make it out okay? Find out in this story about Love, jealousy and deceit.