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Shawty Fell in Love With A Rude Boy
P. Dotson - 2017
Fresh on the dating scene, she wasn’t looking for anything serious, just a night of fun with no strings attached. Love was not supposed to be in the cards, but she got more than she bargained for when she crossed paths with Dogada Harris. Dogada, president of the famous biker club ‘Rude Boys’ has never had a problem with the ladies until he met his match in Erica James. Not one to be impressed with his status as a Rude Boy, Dogada found himself in a position that he’s never been in, chasing after a woman. While Erica is running away from love, Dogada has finally found it. Will Erica open up her heart to giving love a second try or will Dogada lose a love he never had
She Was a Friend of Mine 2
Jasheem Wilson - 2013
By happenstance, Shi meets T-money, who walks her right into the center of the Bay area’s drug game. A gathering turns into a deadly takeover, when two of the most dangerous men Shi will ever meet face off. With a gun pointed to the head of the man who might know where her brother is, she gets a glimpse into the eyes of the man who killed her father. Will she get the answers she is looking for? Will she find her brother? Will she learn the truth surrounding her father’s death? Will revenge change her more than the horrors of life? In the second part to this trilogy, the drama unfolds page after page with a jaw-dropping ending.
Young, Rich, N*ggas: Thugs Fall In Love Too
Bianca Marie - 2019
What do you get when you wrap all those dudes up into one? You get a Gangsta. Geon “Gangsta” Rich is a young dude on the come up. Living his life to the fullest, he has a carefree attitude. His nonchalant spirit and bold mouth take him far. Gangsta is the epitome of his name. Love doesn’t come easy for him, and in his mind, the only thing he’s concerned about is the money. His emotions get twisted when he’s put into a position where he has to make life-altering choices. When he meets Aspen, everything he stands for goes out of the window, and he opens his mind and his heart to that four-letter word again. Aspen is a woman who loves the people closest to her more than anything. In a hopeless relationship, she tries her hardest to make things work. Being the girl of a dope dealer isn’t the most prestigious position in life but its one she’s accepted. Things take a turn for the worse one day, and she falls into the arms of the infamous Gangsta. Meeting Gangsta under unlikely circumstances makes her rethink everything. She tries her hardest not to fall for him, but when fate takes control, certain things that can’t be stopped. Asia is Aspen’s baby sister. College girl by day, party animal by night. She’s living her best life to the fullest and still manages to receive good grades. Asia thinks she’s on her a game, and nothing could distract her, but then she meets someone who seems to be her mirror image. Any other time, Asia wouldn’t have had a problem with it, but the difference with this dude is that she’s falling for him, and hard. Asia doesn’t know if she can handle the drama that comes along with a hood dude. Finally, you will encounter Trill. A trill ass fly dude, the ladies love him, and the dudes envy him. One of Gangsta’s best friends, Trill is a lot like him. He has a don’t give a care attitude, and that’s how he survived so long in the streets. After a steamy one-night stand with Asia, he didn’t think he would ever see her again. But, unfortunately, when you have a connection with someone, you can’t stop thinking about them. Trill ends up falling for Asia, but at the same time, he’s not able to change his playboy ways. But when he realizes she’s just as nonchalant, can he handle the rejection? These four people are going to take you through the emotions of loving each other. Things aren’t always what they seem, and they find out the hard way if love is worth it.
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.
Enough of No Love
Redd . - 2013
Little does she know that her world is about to crumble out of control and there’s nothing she can do about it, or is it? She is completely fed up with her man, Kilo and all of his shenanigans and nothing that he attempts to do or say seems to make any difference to her anymore….she has become sick and tired of having ENOUGH OF NO LOVE!
A Kingpin's Dream 3
Briana Crosby - 2015
A happy ending is always the goal when you meet the person you love but is that always the case? When love meets war, relationships are tested and attitudes clash. Find out if the couples will have their happily ever after in this sizzling finale!
Summer of '16: Dinero's Dilemma
Charae Lewis - 2016
He’s rude and obnoxious, but Asia cant seem to shake her feelings for him. She was always apprehensive in revealing her love for him, but when they find themselves in an unusual situation, they decide to give their relationship a try. Dinero has never been a relationship type of guy, but when Asia enters his life, he begins to reconsider. She’s everything he’s never wanted but can’t seem to be without. Yet, when a blast from the past pops back onto the scene, he’s caught between a place of lust and love. After a series of events takes place, Asia finds herself on the losing end of the stick when a new man enters her circle. He comes in and rearranges everything in her life, including her relationship with Dinero. While she fights to prove that things are not what they seem, Asia is hit with a truth that sends her into a frenzy. Follow Dinero and Asia in this drama-filled romance as they try to work their way through the many obstacles that try to tear them apart.
When A Bad Boy Wants Your Heart 2
Sephiri J - 2019
Shutting everyone out, including Bo, City is forced to come to grips with the fact that the people around him might not have his family's best interest at heart, and he doesn't know who to trust. Will he uncover the snakes around him before it's too late? Bo can't help that the trust issues she had from her past relationship are leaking over into her relationship with City. And when he disappears for days, they only begin to get worse. Still, she can't help the connection she feels with City as he stays on her mind non-stop. Ultimately, she sees that he feels the same way about her when he finally lets her in. But with a lot of negative outside influences including her ex-fiancé, her judgmental family, and women from City's past threatening their new relationship, will the two of them be able to ride and allow their love to grow? Or will they crash and burn? Sade is left stunned by Summer's allegation that Greg has been cheating and is about to be a father for the second time. But after she confronts him, she's left lost and even more confused, not knowing who to believe or what her next move should be. She is well aware that love can leave you blind, and she doesn't want to make the wrong decision. But will she be able to separate the truth from the lies? Or will she let her feelings for Greg cloud her judgment and block any possibility of love with new options right under her nose? Find out how the story unfolds in book two of When a Bad Boy Wants Your Heart.
Cuffed By A Kingpin: Amber Joy's Story
Heiress - 2017
Being physically and emotionally abused by the woman she once called her Aunt, left her with scars. Having her innocence stripped from her has left her with insecurities. Then being lied to her entire life has left her with trust issues. But even as a young girl she managed to not allow her past to affect her present. Entering her senior year of high school, she is determined to make the best of it. She wanted new friends, adventures and memories. She wants to have fun and live her life. That may have been her plan but it is far of what is sure to come. She is told new lies, old truths and seeing old faces that she thought she erased from her memories. She thought she could escape her past but it’s like a repeating cycle. On top of that, she has an encounter with the most popular boy in school. She may think its all roses and rainbows but little did she know, it was more to the encounter than she thinks. Zoovier aka Zoo is the star running back on the football team. He has the good looks, the talent and the rude boy demeanor that makes the girls go crazy. He has no worry or care in the world until his feelings gets rattled up in a sweet girl that he barely noticed. After making a bet with a friend, that sweet girl becomes more to him than he intended. His focus was only on football until he has to face hard life challenges and make even harder decisions. With no father figure, a hard working mother, a needy girlfriend and football, his plate of responsibility it high. Love was the last thing he wanted to add. Quisha is a hood girl that has the attitude of a grown woman. Every day she deals with rejection from her father and every day she sweeps her feelings under the rug. She longs for the relationship and the need pushes her in the arms of a man that’s no good to her. She was already faced with the challenge of being pretty for a dark skin girl as the public calls it. Now she will have to deal with her father issues, old flames, new love and her education. A bunch of issues she never wanted to address but when tragedy strikes, she’s forced to. Enter the lives of these three teenagers that have to go through up and downs with school, family and love. Will Amber finally be happy? Will Zoovier make the right decision when it come to love or his career? Will Quisha deal with her deep rooted issues and a possible new love interest? Find out in this dramatized standalone that is filled with, betrayal, lies, power and love. Wish them luck.
Something About The Hood In Him
Porschea Jade - 2017
But like the old saying goes, “there’s more than meets the eye.” While she tries to balance school and the relationship she has with her controlling boyfriend Donnie, she meets a stranger that causes more problems in her life than he knows, and she doesn’t even know his name. Ishmael is an up and coming rapper, with his main focus on his career and raising his daughter. When problems arise within his brother’s camp, he has to decide whether or not to leave the street life to his older brother, or be his brother’s keeper. Aries is learning to adapt to her newly single life after a breakup with her boyfriend of seven years, Darrion. All is well in her life until she meets the arrogant and cocky Jaiyceon, and he shows her that every good girl needs a little hood love. Everything is good with the couple until scorned exes come into play and turn their lives upside down. Battling with lies and deception, they learn that no one is who they seem to be, and everyone is left thinking who can you trust. When emotions are high and tension runs deep, the end result in all of the mayhem can be deadly. Take a ride with the crew as they try to make it through their test of loyalty and the constant battle for their love.
Some Down South Thug Luvin'
Shelli Marie - 2016
He is also a dope dealing, big time boss from the south who is running Houston as if he’s the sheriff. With the only two people he trusts, his right hand man, Savino and his protégé Cordell, they run a very lucrative street business. Now that Trill is thirsty, he is looking for that one big score, so he can secure his lifestyle and leave the game altogether. Timing couldn’t be more perfect when he meets Cordell’s younger sister, Jewels. She is a gorgeous young woman with goals which is a fresh change from what Trill’s used to. Right away drama creeps in when Trill’s crazy ex-cuddy-buddy, Taya, gets wind of this relationship. Taya won’t let go, even though he’s made it very clear that he doesn’t want anything to do with her. This is a major blow to her and she reacts by beefing with Jewels. She vows not to stop until Jewels is eliminated from Trill’s life for good. Now Savino, unlike Trill, has a long time relationship with his girl Rayna. They have been together since they were young teenagers. She’s his loyal queen through thick and thin, but now she needs something more to make her feel complete. This all starts to happen when Jewels puts her on to a job and she begins to earn her own money.The newest of Trill’s crew is Cordell, who is proven to be loyal beyond a doubt. His only mistake is when he begins to mess with two jealous chicks at the same time. Now when he gets caught up, he doesn’t know who to blame.They all have something in common; they are all involved in Some Down South Thug Luvin’. All they have to remember is that it’s not always the way you go into the situation, it’s the way you come out…
Mesmerized By A Street King 2
Belleza - 2018
Zayne is delivered the shock of his life when Qwinae resurfaces and drops a bomb on him that changes his life and everything that matters the most. Unsure if he can take her words at face value or not he vows to quickly find out. Asahd finally gives in to his feelings and accepts that he’s fell head over hills for Camille. Going against everything he stood for he opens his heart and welcome Camille into his world. But falling in love isn’t an easy thing to do when you have women that’s working hard to break your relationship apart. Meanwhile, Johan is finally seeing Tabitha’s true colors and secrets are revealed. When Johan is faced with the truth he vows that somebody must pay for the pain tugging at his heart. Although he wanted to step out fully of the game he’s forced to stay once a whirlwind of problems occur back to back. While the Moseley brothers are dealing with everything from the new beginnings to failing relationships they have enemies plotting to strip them of everything they’ve worked hard for. Will the brothers be able to get control of their personal lives and keep the streets under control? Will they end up having to choose between the streets and family? In the end of Camille and Kiera just might not be Mesmerized by a Street King anymore.
She Loves The Goon In Me
Brie Tolbert - 2017
Meet Wisdom “Wiz” Macchio, a well-known millionaire drug lord who’s the boss of all bosses. Head of the Macchio crime family, Wiz is ready to make his departure from the dope game and settle down with the one special leading lady in his life. After an unfriendly encounter with a striking beauty named, Rebel, it has Wiz letting his guard down and barging his way into her world, taking her soul by storm. With Rebel by his side, Wiz is blindsided by the perniciousness of his enemy, which just so happened to be standing right in front of him. Rebel Skylar Jameson is your typical around the way woman. A boss in her own rights and own one of the hottest tattoo shops in the city of Atlanta. She plays by her own rules and doesn't bow down to anyone, that’s until she meets the man the streets fear, Wisdom Macchio. A man whose presence is beyond majestic that Rebel has no choice but to fall under his tantalizing spell. However, Rebel has a few skeletons in her closet that intertwine and cause a dilemma that may cost Wiz his life, and a shocking revelation that he never saw coming. Travel through the pages of their world and endure the moments of intimacy, love, lust and mephistophelian desires. Find out why Rebel loves the goon in him, and why she may be the reason of Wiz’s untimely death.
The Billions: Love, Honor, and Disloyalty
Ebony Diamonds - 2017
With their sex appeal and rude boy ways, females love them, and dudes fear them. There’s never a dry panty in the room when the Billions brothers are around. Javier Billions, the oldest of the trio, is stern and about his business. He doesn’t play when it comes to getting this money, but his love life isn’t as controlled as his business. In fact, it’s in shambles, with secrets so deep he doesn’t see a way out of them until tragedy strikes, and he is forced to tell the truth. Jax Billions is the hothead brother of the family. He loves his longtime girlfriend, Liberty, but at times insecurities have a way of ruining a relationship. When things go haywire in their lives, Jax feels responsible for all the things that go down. In the end, will infidelities, insecurities, and distrust cause his demise? Baby brother, Juelz Billions, is the life of the party. Never looking for love, but when love finds him in an unexpected way, he doesn’t know how to feel. Taking a chance on love seems like the right thing to do, but with unseen enemies lurking, he doesn’t know who to trust. Should he gamble with his heart or gamble with his life? And lastly, the baby Billions, Jacey. Being spoiled all her life, Jacey doesn’t understand the word no. She meets a new guy, and she’s immediately drawn to him, but that just may be her downfall. While Jacey thinks she’s found her king, she’s actually found the devil. Trying to keep her sanity while trying to escape with her life will be hard to do. This powerful family is faced with the biggest battle yet, Love. Come take a ride with the Billions. As enemies lurk and tragedy strikes, the drama seems to unfold everywhere they turn. The siblings must remain strong as one in order to keep their reign in the streets. Get ready to dive into the lives of this powerful family.
A Hitta's Love: Wise And Nylah's Story
Jewelz - 2017
The owner of a known Car Wash, Wise encounters Nylah for the first time and every time thereafter she has him literally stuck. Tired of fighting his feelings for her he tries his luck only to be thwarted at every turn by his messy baby mama, Kawana. Kawana is the baby mother from hell. She lost custody of their daughter, Yokima after a serious lapse in judgment and as a result, she loses any financial claim to Wise's money. Kawana isn’t going for that and will do whatever it takes to get what she wants. Nylah, a nurse at the hospital, initially meets Wise at his car wash but later in the Club, the sparks immediately fly. She is still tied up with her current boyfriend, Vince but her heart left a long time ago. Now she just has to figure out how to get Vince to let her go and move on to what could possibly be her happily ever after. Sarah, Nylah's best friend moved to New Orleans to escape her boyfriend of 5 years. She wants to make a clean break from Taybo to pursue something with a new man who has caught her eye, Emir. But like they say, love just isn't that simple. Will Everyone get what or who they want or will they all fail and things end how they never expected it? Find out in A Hitta's Love.