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Baby, I Need Something Different 2
Prenisha Aja' - 2018
Now that Piper is ready to let her hair down, smile and enjoy life with her new man Rex, she finds out that it’s not as simple as she thought it would be to walk away from a narcissistic man unharmed. What Damian does to Piper leaves everyone in tears and Rex on a manhunt to find him, so he can send him to meet his maker. But if it’s not one thing, it’s another when Carla struts back into Houston after holding onto one of the biggest secrets, causing another bump in the road for Rex. Nevertheless, Rex never folds and shows exactly what it means to be a true stand up guy. With everything going on around them, we are all left to wonder will Piper be ok? Will Damian get what he deserves, or will he survive with the help of the women he cheated on Piper with? Grab the Finale so you can embark on a ride like never before, and find out if this story will end with a happy ending.
Promise Me You Won't Let Me Fall 2
Perri Forrest - 2021
The second time it was supposed to be a business transaction. That was it … just business. But it ended up being something way more than that. It was souls mating. Energy. Yeah, that’s how I would describe it. Two creatives drawn to each other on an indescribable level. One that shifted the foundation that I stood firmly on top of. After what I had gone through, my focus was on building empires and taking care of my amazing baby boy. I didn’t want to say that I was at the point where I had sworn off men—but I guess you could say that I was at the point where I had sworn off men. Somehow, though, the universe knew what she was doing, because this man that I got...But then, there’s the one I had—or should I say, the one that was for the streets. You remember him, right? Percy. Well, he’s all in his feelings.You know what’s crazy to me?How bent out of shape men get when the shoe is on the other foot. They talk reckless, they throw tantrums, try to paint us as hoes. Never owning up to the fact that if they hadn’t fucked up a good thing, they wouldn’t have shit to worry about. The formula is simple. Act right and you never have to tap into all those emotions. With everything he did, you’d think he would just accept defeat, and gone about his business.But nah, he had to go and do the unthinkable.And it’s not just him either. Seems other individuals feel like they want to be up in business that doesn’t pay them. I’m just trying to live my life... my new life; be problem, and drama free. But you can’t go around trying to cause problems for other people’s lives and expect it not to come to your front door to collect.I guess we’ll just let the consequences begin…
Sweet Remedy 2
Genesis - 2018
Having found out that those closest to her have been lying to her she doesn't know who to trust anymore. Instead she finds comfort in an old flame. Lux has secrets of his own that's he's trying to hide. Knowing that his biggest secret could really be the end of him and the love of his life he does anything in his power to keep it from her. In between keeping his secret and fighting for his relationship he finds that Kylei has her own form of deception up her sleeve in the form of Jace Sinclair. Will Kylei and Lux's love for one another be enough to keep their relationship on track or will secrets and lies between the two finally end them for good?
Love Doesn't Hurt
Kay Shanee - 2018
Although their time together is beautiful, it doesn’t last long. Shayla and Darius part ways, returning to their lives of normality. For Shayla, that separation leads to meeting and falling for Kurt – a man whose hands hurt more than they heal and show love. Even though she knows their union must end, Shayla can’t quite pull herself to leave… until Darius returns. The bond between Shayla and Darius was almost instant and too good to be true, which is why it was so easy for the both of them to walk away. This second time around, Darius’ fairytale love is exactly what Shayla needs to get out of her hellish reality. There’s just one problem: Kurt isn’t willing to let her go easily. Will Shayla stay, or will she find the courage to leave and believe because of Darius that love doesn’t hurt?
Faithfully Unfaithful
Cherish Amore - 2020
catfish— that’s the tweet. Kardea and Mag have been boo-loving telephonically for some time now, but they’ve yet to meet. In walks Emiel, whose face matches Mag’s perfectly, but he’s definitely not the owner of that voice she’s been swooning over. He is, however, swoon worthy in his own right. He’s also willing to help Kardea figure out who’s been playing with both of them. #Winning.
Only if You let Me
Monica Walters - 2019
Ansley Malveaux surely thought her life was perfect. Being married with three beautiful kids, and a job she loved, was the life she'd always dreamed of. Unfortunately, after seven years, her marriage had become just that - a failure. Learning to navigate through her new life as a single mother is exhausting and takes her on an emotional journey she isn't ready for, especially after meeting Jayden Young. Fear of moving on has her frozen in space, but Jayden is threatening to melt her heart at every turn. Being in love with a woman that isn't in love with him is the worst feeling ever for Jayden Young. Ansley has put him in the friend zone and he's patiently waited for her to change her mind. His whole mission is to help her rebuild her trust in men and love, by showing her he's trustworthy to handle her fragile heart. As if life doesn't have enough challenges of its own, Ansley and Jayden find themselves in avoidable situations. Situations that, if they would only be true to themselves and each other, wouldn't arise. Ansley pushes against Jayden's every attempt at loving her, and at some point, wonders if he'll ever grow tired of her rejection. Will they finally work through the fears that cripple their blossoming relationship and threaten to dismantle their friendship? Or will they choose to stop fighting for love and let their fears prevail?
Expecting The Plug's First Child
Timkeia - 2020
Love's Touchdown
Mel Dau - 2021
But the child of Delia and Justice from "Justice’s Rose", Liam knows exactly what love is supposed to look like; he won’t accept anything less. Since he assumes the only people interested in him are groupies looking for the next come up, Liam chooses not to date any particular woman; he just dips his feet in the pool never committing to the waves. All that changes when he meets Kree. But is his hidden baggage going to be the end of their love? Or even worse... will it cost them their lives?Kree is a young single mother who's just trying to raise her daughter; the last thing Kree is interested in is another meaningless relationship. Praying for a new beginning, she picks up her daughter and moves from Georgia to North Carolina. Because of her past, Kree’s perception on love is tainted. Will Liam be able to work past all of Kree’s insecurities to show her how he really feels?Find out what happens on the playing field of love.
Locke and Keya 2: Escape From Sadistic Abuse
Ashantay Keys - 2018
Wearing rose colored glasses, still believing he can change, Keya finds herself once again, tangled in Locke's sinister and sexual desires, that have now escalated. Having no real support and no way out will any one ever come to her rescue? Will someone save her or will she soon be able to save herself?
I Got Love For A Carolina Hustla 3
Nikki Brown - 2018
Times like this you would think that a family would come together but Cherice has an agenda of her own. Number one on the list is making sure that Lucas paid for the murder of her beloved Bryce. She is determined to avenge Bryce’s death until the gun is turned on her and she then needs her family's help. Will they do to her what she’s done to them so many times before and turn their back on her or will they finally prove to her that there is no love like a brother’s love? When the sky opens up and drama comes pouring down will they be able to fight through the storm and make it out together? Find out as Ocean and River embark on the journey to finding out what it takes to love a Carolina Hustla.
New To The Life
Zenithra Black - 2020