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August: An H-Town Love Story
Sol - 2015
Sex, money, drugs and rich niggas have these girls headed down a life in the fast lane. But some addictions come with a deadly lesson. August is just as sexy as he is a panty dropper and once he sets his eyes on Draya, she has no choice but to say yes. But she may have just bit off more than she could chew. She'll have to learn the hard way that just because it feels good doesn't mean it's right for you. Or is it?
Snow & Wynter 2: A Cold Love Affair
Bianca Marie - 2017
For Zaire Snow everything in his life always seem to be a bit chaotic, not a stranger of the Law. He can’t seem to get ahead, while still focusing on his music, and his daughters. Meeting Wynter was unexpected, and falling in love with her wasn’t in the plan. When things feel like they are starting to look up, Snow gets thrust into another legal problem and he can’t help but wonder will prison be his fate? When secrets no one expected begin to come to the light Snow is left feeling like everything is too much to handle. Wynter has always prided herself on being too loyal to the bone, leaving Blaire was one of the hardest decisions she’s ever made in her life. Many may believe she made the choice just to be with the infamous Snow when she truly did it for herself. Her love for Zaire ran deep and loving him allowed her to fall back in love with herself. Adjusting to the life of being the woman to superstar rapper, she never thought she would have to deal with half the drama she is faced with yet she feels like it’s nothing that can tear her and Zaire a part. When the drama becomes too much will Wynter be able to back out of the corner she finds herself in or will she reach her breaking point and revert back to her hold ways? Mecca has faced adversity as far as the eye can see. Loving Wicked was the best and worst mistake she’s made in her life. When she get’s pitched a curve ball her whole life comes crashing down. On the hunt to find her children, she doesn’t have a clue on where to look first. Always one to admit her wrongs she’s well aware of the mistakes she’s made in her life but does she deserve all the hurt & pain because of those mistakes. With a devil on her left shoulder and an angel on her right playing tug or war, it seems as though the devil might be winning this battle. Wicked’s career has taken off at lightened speed and some days are easier than others. With a baby momma like Iris he feels he can’t win for losing. Issues brewing between him and Mecca have caused a major wedge into their relationship. Mecca is constantly pushing him away leaving him to feel like sometimes somethings aren’t worth saving. When he meets another woman that makes him feel something deep within, Mecca may become an afterthought. But the word love is strong and the heart wants what the heart wants. Follow these two couples as they try to figure out Is love worth fighting for? Or will it all come crumbling down? Find out all the answers in this finale of the coldest love affair that you would ever read about?
Treat me Like Somebody 4
Nikki Simms - 2017
That is until Justice is told the unexpected. After learning that his childhood friend is his biological brother, Justice starts questioning the ones around him, including Jaz. Once he learns that she knew of this secret and kept it away from him, he's left wondering what else is there she hasn’t told him. Being pregnant with a child that is still in diapers and two growing boys is not the life she thought she would be living. But she wouldn’t change it for the world. Jaz has been catching hell with Justice over Chinx and when he walks out on her, it is Jaz turn to beg and plead. After that encounter Harlem had with Brook, Mya thought that maybe he had scared her away and that their life was finally able to go back to normal. That is until she walks in on Brook holding her daughter in their home. Fed up and tired of Brook, Mya is willing to do whatever she has to, to get rid of her once and for all. Little does she knows, Brook leaves apiece of her behind. When Harlem loves, he loves hard. But what happens when the person he loves the most turn her back against him when times get rough. When push comes to shove and Harlem back is against the wall, he is left to make the hardest decision he has ever had. He knows that once he steps up and take control, it will damage Mya. And all he can do is pray that she's willing to hold him down through it all. In this final installment, secrets will come to light, love will be tested and relationships are questioned. Will these couples fight for what they work so hard for or will they sit back and watch everything come tumbling down? Find out in this last and final chapter of Treat Me Like Somebody 4: The Finale!
When The Side N*gga Catch Feelings 2: THE FINALE
Jessica N. Watkins - 2018
The two side dude's that Heaven and Treasure have fallen for pretended as if they could play second to another man. Now, their feelings are in the way, secrets have been revealed, and Vegas and Ross are determined to make sure that the outcome is deadly. Mello’s dreams of being with Heaven have always only been fantasy because of who she is married to. Yet, one summer night led them into a steamy affair that has ended in complete mayhem. Heaven welcomes the mayhem, however, as long as she finally has Mello, a man that truly loves her. But as her luck as always has it, she can never have what she wants without it coming at a hefty price. When she refuses to pay the price, Heaven is forced back into a life on the streets...without Mello. Vegas had never cheated on Treasure... not once. But when she is forced to reveal her infidelity with Vegas’ “friend”, Damo, Vegas throws away the ring and their relationship and runs into the arms of the one woman that Treasure despised. Treasure literally makes herself sick with the thought of Vegas being with Princess. Then, Treasure is forced to reveal more of her secrets and she loses her best friend, Heaven, too. In this finale, Heaven and Treasure’s unfaithfulness literally shatters their world and changes the course of their lives forever. Now, Ross is determined to make Heaven and Mello pay with their lives for deceiving him, and Vegas is falling for the opposition. All the while, Damo and Princess are still plotting to dismantle this crew. Will Heaven make it on the streets? Will Treasure be able to make it on her own two feet? Will Ross finally pay for the havoc that he wreaked on Heaven’s life? Find out in this heart-wrenching finale that will leave you breathless until the very end.
Don't Come Looking for Love 4: Shia and Raymond (DCLFL)
Natavia - 2018
To deal with the pain, she becomes her alter ego the rapper and lyricist, Shy-Ray. Rapping and her friendship with Raymond got her through the tough times during her younger years. After years of friendship, something else started to brew between the two, they ended up falling in love. As the years go by, the love grows stronger and Shia is forced to make a decision that will cause a dispute within the family. Raymond Vance, has a few secrets of his own. At a young age, his sister’s husband took him under his wing to train him to become a “Hit-man”. He is in love with Shia, but he hides it from everyone else in fear of destroying "The Fam" until one day him and Shia both act on their feelings. Raymond puts his trust with O’shea on the line, but Shia is harboring a secret, she has someone else in her life, rapper Milli. Milli is in love with Shia and will do anything to keep her in his life even if it means putting his rap career on the line. With Shia’s life in the spotlight a lot of events take place that will cause a strain on her rapping career and her new relationship with Raymond? In this fourth installment, a lot of secrets are revealed and relationships are tested in this gritty tale of young love. A lot of choices are made and Shia and Raymond are both left with decisions that could hurt each other and their families. They will both learn the term “Don’t Come Looking for Love”.
(There's Power in the...) V
Takerra Allen - 2012
On one end, it prided me. I was one of the most desired girls of the neighborhood, a piece to a strong family puzzle that many envied. On the more trying end, we were declared a trio, branded by the actions of one another. Our mother, the matriarch, always instilled in us that family was everything; we were our sisters and a representation of her. There was power in the V she would often say. So while one of us craved the bad boys, another became blinded by success and status, and last, the baby, let s just say she was addicted to love. And that was us and it was tolerable. Just like you, we had obstacles and though our worlds were rocked, they were never shattered, because family was always at the core. But one day that changed. A sequence of ugly events placed our lives into an unstopping whirlwind of desire, betrayal, corruption, infidelity, and even death. Little did we know, our story, the story of The Bell sisters, the story of our lives, was being written in the process. Within these pages holds our secrets disguised as a nostalgic and dark tale of reality. Our family will never be the same...
In The Arms of a Savage
K.L. Hall - 2017
But, when a man is gunned down right in front of her eyes and she captures the whole ordeal on her phone, she instantly becomes the Calloway family’s newest target. Andreas “Law” Calloway was more than a drug dealer. He was now the new head of an empire built by his family after the murder of his older brother, Asaad “Wolfe” Calloway. Law knows the streets like the back of his hand, and now that he has the world at his fingertips, his first order of business is to wreak havoc on those responsible for Wolfe’s death. Now that he’s the one calling the shots, his enemies will stop at nothing to destroy him because everyone wants a piece of the throne. Although Law may be a disrespectful savage that makes the ladies swoon, he’s not a reckless bachelor swimming in a sea of women like his younger brother, Aston "Blaze" Calloway. Law is engaged to Nashiya, who will be damned if anyone takes her place beside him on the throne. She’s got the ring on her finger to prove it. When Law makes the decision to spare Raquel’s life, he does so with one stipulation: making sure the last place she thinks of going is to the police. He never thought he'd find himself caught in between what his mind knows and what his heart wants. Soon, he finds himself drawn to Raquel in a way that he can't explain. The chemistry between them is too strong for either of them to deny. Raquel knows that her survival comes at a cost. Will she do anything to escape back to her old life or stick with her new one? Being around Law and the rest of the Calloway family may just turn her heart of gold into the heart of a savage.
Forbidden Love Unchained: The Complete Novel
Carry Lowe - 2013
Stay tuned at the end of the book for A SNEAK PEEK INTO LOVING ANGEL 3. Meet bad gyal Raven and her sisters Mickey and Mel. All three Bronx girls are having problems with love, lies, lust, secrets and betrayals. Raven may act like a hard as nails thug princess but she has always had a soft spot for her best friend Jay. He’s the person she talks to when she has problems; the nigga she makes moves with, slanging weed to increase her paper and the one person she knows has her back no matter what. But lately Raven’s platonic love for Jay has been changing and she knows that he’s feeling the same way too. There is just one problem standing in the way of them being together; Jay’s older brother Davion who is also Raven’s boyfriend. Will Raven and Jay give into their forbidden love? And if they do, what will happen if Davion finds out? Mickey has always been in love with her secret boo and after years of watching him with other women, he’s finally in her grasp. There is just one problem; no one can know about their relationship because her boo has a closet full of secrets and she is now one of them. Will Mickey and her lover continue their deceitful love affair and what will happen if someone should discover their secrets? Mel and Ripper have been together since they were teenagers but Ripper can’t seem to keep his dick in his pants. Although Mel loves her man and wants to be with him forever will she keep standing by him even when he keeps playing her over and over again or will she take a page from his book and start playing him at his own game? All these answers and more are just one-click away. Find out what will happen if these three sisters allow their forbidden love to become unchained.
Hate That I Need You
Chenell Parker - 2017
Doing what she had to do always took precedence when a series of unfortunate events forced her into a role that she had to play. Becoming the primary caregiver for her 3 siblings at a young age, Jadore struggled to make ends meet until Esko entered the picture. Never knowing what it was like to struggle, Esko stepped right in and gave Jadore and her family the life that they deserved to live. Jadore was appreciative of his help, but she soon learned that if something seemed too good to be true then it probably was. Wanting his help was one thing, but she hated to feel like she needed it. Mac is a young man with a good heart being raised by his equally bighearted single father. His girlfriend, Shanice, loves him unconditionally, but Mac is not ready for the kind of commitment that she's looking for. When an ill-chosen event causes him to cross paths with Jadore, both their lives seem to have a new purpose, if only temporarily. They become fast friends until a small misunderstanding threatens to permanently tear them apart. With their lives intertwining unexpectedly, can their friendship remain unscathed? When lies, secrets and hidden agendas are revealed, will they come out victorious or will they fall by the wayside? Take an emotional ride with Jadore and her crew in this full length standalone "Hate That I Need You".
Love and Consequences
Sabrina A. Eubanks - 2012
When he meets news reporter Justine Greer by chance encounter, he discovers there is a such thing as love at first sight, as she turns his head hard enough to make him want to discard his promiscuous ways. They embark on a whirlwind romance at breakneck speed but every rose has its thorn. Lucas soon finds himself in a serious struggle with his own fidelity when Justine’s gorgeous and covetous friend, Simone, decides she wants a taste of what he has to offer and wages a vicious and tawdry campaign to destroy their happiness.
Unbreakable 2
Tynessa - 2014
You would think after dealing with Dre’s craziness it would've been a wake up call for them to get it together. With Ronny’s past history it’s hard for Shaniqua to trust him but he’s doing everything in his power to prove to her that he wants her and only her. Meanwhile someone else is eyeing him and wants him in the worst way. Will he let temptation get the best of him? Or would he prove that he can be the man Shaniqua wants him to be once and for all? Bino meets a new lady and it’s love at first sight. Though she has won his heart it’s a few things that’s standing in their way of true happiness. Meanwhile Star and Cornell’s relationship has went from being picture perfect to a nightmare. These couples have one thing in common, their all fighting for love. Let’s see who really has that Unbreakable relationship they’re all claiming to have!
Jholee & Kiandre: A Gangsta And His Good Girl
Bianca - 2019
At twenty-two years old, Jholee had given up everything, including her full-time hours at school, her apartment, her expensive bags, and her car after her drug dealing dad's indiscretions put their family in a bind that blindsided them all. With everything that Jholee had given up, that still wasn't enough for her family to get back to normal, and after her dad shut down the thought of her taking her clothes off for money, she only had one thing left to sell: her virginity. Kiandre 'TK' Kincaid has had the Jacksonville streets secured when it came to moving weight, but after years of watching his father make money off women lying on their backs, he decided to try his hand at building his own legacy without stepping on them to get there. In order to make his dreams of owning a strip club a reality, TK finds himself moonlighting at his father's sex shop from time to time. When circumstance leads him to working the front desk, it's there that he meets the very impressionable Jholee. After realizing that Jholee isn't cut out for being a sex worker, he trashes her application and literally takes matters into his own hands. Jholee and TK's worlds collide faster than they both would like to admit, but just as there are things keeping them together, there are just as many pulling them apart, including but not limited to Jholee's best friends, Riley and Octavia, her parents, TK's parents, and TK's girlfriend Cheyenne. But there is something about fate: You can't stop it.
D-City Chronicles 2: Aja and Ro
Annitia L. Jackson - 2018
Aja is missing and Ro is devastated and driven into an unstable condition. Can he find Aja in time before he loses himself? Ace has been in love with Kyra since they were young. He had given up on her and moved on with Camille. When circumstances start to lead him back to Kyra, her secret comes out devastating him. Will he forgive Kyra and choose her? Or will her secret lead him to stay with Camille? Akia and Ray have always been the perfect couple. But cracks start to form when the stress of missing family members and secrets come out to destroy them. D-City has always been a dangerous city. But now with more secrets, new enemies, and old ones, who will survive and keep their love and lives intact.
Loyal To His Love
K. Charelle - 2020
He’s been in the streets for years and is now realizing the benefit of building his legal status as well. Both worlds keep him busy and his pockets full. As much as he appreciates his status, the women appreciate it more.Kyori Spencer is the type of woman who takes full advance of all that life has to offer. Even if it’s not by way of her own bank account. It just so happens that the man she committed herself to, has loosely committed himself to several other women. When is enough, enough? Kyori soon finds herself fed up and on the verge of catching an assault charge until the extremely handsome and very assertive Asim Nour steps in for the save.Amir Nour has resigned to living life to the fullest and with the status he’s built working alongside his big brother, Asim, that’s an easy task. However, a chance encounter with a beautiful woman intrigues him enough to wonder if it’s time to end his playboy ways.Lear’ah Marshall just can’t catch a break. After losing her sister, she’s struggling to find a reason to live and not just sit home alone watching life pass her by. That within itself is a challenge considering her current living situation. After paying for college she’s stuck with the roommate from hell whose boyfriend is anything but respectful. Lear’ah is fed up but financially strapped. Will a gorgeous stranger be able to present a reason for her to smile or will Lear’ah decide that he’s just not worth the trouble?Welcome to the what happens when chance encounters turn into the possibility of happiness, if only the ladies can find a way to let go of the past and embrace the future.***THIS WILL BE A TWO PART SERIES***
THE PATTELS 2: LORENZO & CEECEE
S.K. Hardy - 2020
There will be two books for these characters. Protecting the family has been ingrained in the Pattels since they practically came out the womb. Whatever sacrifices they make or laws they're forced to break is done without hesitation. When Lorenzo is tasked with a way to gain control of the new District Attorney, he does what he does best: Research the subject, weigh the pros and cons, and come up with a plan. Jeffrey Mills can't be bought or intimidated. So Lorenzo finds another way. He discovers Jeffrey’s weak spot. His daughter, Cecilia “CeeCee” Mills. The encounter starts off as a means to end, but somewhere down the line, it develops into so much more. CeeCee falls head over heels in love with him, and he...well, there is something about her that just won’t let him walk away. However, once she discovers the real reason he targeted her over a year ago, they experience the first real challenge in a relationship built on lies and deceit. Lo readily admits he has feelings for her, but is that enough to overcome the obstacles that a Pattel and the daughter of the District Attorney face? CeeCee will eventually be forced to make a choice between Lorenzo and Jeffrey Mills; that fact is unavoidable. For the Pattels, loyalty is everything; family above all else. When a situation arises where only one of them can come out on top, they’re forced to play the cards they’re dealt and let the chips fall where they may. National Best Selling author S.K. Hardy continues the Pattel saga with Lorenzo & CeeCee’s story. Take this thrilling, sexy journey with S.K. and ride it to the end. You won’t be disappointed. **Warning: This book is an erotic romance novel. It contains strong sexual language and themes that is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 18.