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Fallin' for a Beast 2: Charisma and Ethic
Cherice Harris - 2018
Snakes aren’t known to run in packs, but when Ethic finds out there’s more than one in his camp, things get shaky. The only way to rid his camp of the serpents is to chop the head off every dude moving funny, and that’s something Ethic, nor his right hand has an issue doing. They say to be a man’s peace, and he’ll give you the world, but what is a woman to do when she needs peace of her own? Unfortunately for Charisma, just when things start to fall into place, the inevitable hits. With tear stained cheeks, she looks to Ethic to be that peace. Can Ethic be her peace while dealing with a storm of his own? Divorce is never a happy ending, but Gunna is fighting to see the silver lining. With all the street mess he’s dealing with, he’s adamant about finding someone he can call his own. Not letting a good thing go bad, he puts his faith in love, hoping it wouldn’t let him down for the second time.
The Way My Heart is Set Up
Dechella Taylor - 2014
After years of childhood abuse, Kylah finds herself grown, single, and scorned, and it isn't until life forces her to break down that she realizes that she must heal from yesterday's trauma's in order to move on to brighter tomorrow's. When Kylah loves, she loves hard, so when her old high school sweetheart walks back into her life only to end up destroying her heart, he validates her cynical view of men. She warns her sister Kyree and best friend Trixie about love, but soon enough, she finds herself falling in love faster than she could ever imagine. Then to make matters worse, her drug addicted mother pops back into her life, spilling secrets that turns Kylah's life upside down. When it's all said and done, Kylah is forced to either face the pain of her yesterday's or risk losing everything and everyone she loves for a past she can't seem to shake. Formerly My Yesterday's Text
My Trap King Promised Me Forever 2
Ebony Diamonds - 2019
Reeling from the pain of lies and betrayal, she flees the country to soothe her battered soul. However, she can't hide for long, and when she returns home, she comes face to face with her worst fear. After narrowly escaping death, Delasia and Vibe try to get their budding romance back on track. Unfortunately, an unexpected visitor arrives on Vibe's doorstep with an explosive secret that threatens to end things between Vibe and Delasia before they really begin. Priest and Vibe are trying their best to be good men to the sisters who have captured their hearts, but ghosts of their playboy pasts just won't let them be great. Business is better than ever, but while they are winning in the streets, they are losing at love. Will the two best friends be able to turn things around and have it all with Princess and Delasia, or will forever prove to be just a word?
Love Me or Lose Me (The Love Me Series Book 3)
A.C. Taylor - 2016
She's smart, beautiful and takes pride in being a shoulder for everyone to cry on…but when no one is around and reality sets in, she's filled with hurt—a hurt that she can't seem to overcome. Everywhere she turns, she's reminded of the reasons that trust isn't too high on her priority list. But when her heart forms a bond with the one man that she's been trying to steer clear of, her entire mindset begins to change. For most of his life, Caleb has been that guy—the one that no woman should take seriously. He's a playboy, and he doesn't shy away from the title. Women know upfront what he's bringing to the table, and if they don't like it, then they can keep it moving. But what happens when the tables turn? Caleb isn’t used to being the one begging for more, but when it comes to Gabi…that’s exactly the case. He can't stay away, and he doesn't want to. Determined to get what he wants, Caleb goes the extra mile to win Gabi’s heart. But when lines are crossed, and trust is broken, everything takes a turn for the worst. Something so promising quickly turns into heartbreak. Will there be a future for Caleb and Gabi? Or will walking away from each other become their only option?
My Saving Grace
Kyoshi - 2015
A mother who hates her, a father she never knew and trying to raise her 1 yr old sister Jezya; nothing for Xyla was easy. Determined not to become a product of her environment, Xyla does all she can to graduate with a full scholarship and leave Maryland behind her. A twisted night of events leads Xyla to Taej McCoy. Trying her hardest to fight the strong attraction between the two, it isn't long before she falls hard for him. Take this emotional ride with Xyla and Taej as their love is tested in more ways than one.
Too Good To Be True
Shakela James - 2015
Knowing this, how far will one go to get their happy ending? More importantly, who will they have to drag down in the process? Sherice is a gorgeous model-turned housewife who devotes her life to her husband Mr. Big and their 3 year old daughter. She knows her husband occasionally has other women but as long as her house is taken care of and the women know their place, she turns a blind eye. However, she has a huge choice to make when a shocking secret threatens to ruin what she has worked so hard to build. Mariah is a sexy, sassy business woman who can take care of herself. She has only one weakness: Mr. Big. When she fell in love with him two years ago, she had no idea that he would come with so much baggage. She will soon find herself at a crossroad when one event throws her life off course, and she is left with a decision that will surely change her world forever. In a world of lies, sex, and deceit... can you truly be happy or will it always be too good to be true?
Honor Thy Boss: Love Ain't Easy
Charmanie Saquea - 2017
When the only woman to ever steal his heart goes against him, leaving him to become a single father, Boss puts all his emotions, time, and focus on his daughter and his empire. That was until he just so happens to run across the young, sexy, and ambitious Choyce. Sharing a similar story, Choyce was also forced to become a single mother at a young age when the father of her child switched up on her. She had no interest in finding love and just wanted to accomplish the goals she had set for herself. Falling for the sexy, dominant, and sometimes callous Boss, was nowhere in her plans, but you can't help who you fall for. Will these two broken and guarded people be able to put their pasts behind them and form a love that no one will be able to penetrate? Or will the pain from previous betrayal cause them to push one another away? Take a journey through the streets of Detroit as Boss and Choyce show us that dealing with love is not as easy as some may think.
Expecting The Prince's Heir 2
Alecia J - 2021
CRAVING THE LOVE OF A THUG 2
Latoya Nicole - 2019
Everything was going perfectly, until it’s revealed that Siren was responsible for her brother’s death. As if things couldn’t get any worse, Jammie comes face to face with the person she least expects. Finding his home empty, Siren figured Jammie left out of anger after his secret was revealed. Not being one to chase behind women, he decided to move on. Unbeknownst to him, Jammie didn’t leave willingly and her life is in grave danger. Finally opening up to the idea of love again, the last thing Shelene expected was to find herself alone. One secret caused her entire world to come crumbling down. Excepting her fate, Shels attempts to move on, only to be blocked at every corner by Philly. Tired of his games, she tries to close that chapter for good. Unwilling to let her go, Philly will have to finally share that he has a secret of his own. All hell has broken loose, and each couple finds themselves trying to pick up the pieces from each of their own betrayal. With one common enemy, will they be able to come together and take him down? Or has too much damage been done and each of them will be the cause of their own downfall? Find out in this finale of Craving The Love of a Thug.
Money Makin' Mamas Collection
Silk Smooth - 2013
Let Taffy Douglas and her daughters, Chyna, Karrine and Simone take you on a reading journey like you've never had before! This Mama ain't no joke, and neither are her daughters who live for the love of trouble!
This Could Be Something Special
C. Monet - 2018
She has faith that her dreams will come true as long as she stays focused. Kampbell is unrivalled, her unique personality is what sets her apart from every other woman. When she meets Kenari Evans, she’s impressed by his efforts to get her attention but once she starts to like him back, he is reminded of one very important thing. He's married. Amina is the black beauty that stole his heart almost fifteen years ago. However, “I Do” wasn't enough to hold her down. She’s desperate to find herself and become a model at the same time. Amina would rather have fame than love and doesn't care if she hurts her husband in the process. After running off to chase her dreams, she soon realizes that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side..but will it be too late? Will Kam and Kenari have something special? Will Amina come back after she realizes her mistake? Find out in the standalone "This Could Be Something Special"...."
Defined by My Curves: Falling for a BBW
Tyanna - 2018
She never thought she would be a victim of disrespect and betrayal but one day her wonderful life is turned upside down. Being faced with a decision of playing the fool or being strong Genesis chose her strength. Packing up and moving away from her friends and family she didn’t look back on the situation that could have broken her, but didn’t. They say the grass isn’t greener on the other side they wrote the story of Cole Benjamin’s life. After breaking up his happy home he begins to doubt the decisions that led him to his new life. The stress of Cole’s situation has him looking for a way out only to find he is trapped in this bond he created. What will he do when he finds out that getting his feet back on the ground may mean breaking all the rules? Demonte’ Collins is living large and doing big things. All he seems to be missing is a family to share his good life with. Monte’ is over the women who just want to pop it for some cash and who are addicted to just a good time. When he was about to give up he meets his new neighbor and finally finds a woman who holds his interest and maybe his heart. Suddenly his personal and business life intertwine and he will find himself fighting to save the love he never thought he would find.
The Virgin And The Street Billionaire
Candi B. - 2020
Remy has always dreamed about finding a man worthy of her love and sharing her most precious gift with. She thought she had found that in Demonte., iInstead, he turns out to be a nightmare, who brings her nothing but pain and misery. When she is at her lowest, fate puts another man in her path, Supreme Carter. Former street legend, Supreme Carter just got out of prison after doing a ten year bid for a crime he didn’t commit. Realizing he had been betrayed by someone in his circle, he vows never to trust anyone, but his right hand man, who helped turn their ill-gotten gains, into a legit billion dollar empire while he was in prison. Using his vast resources, Supreme is bent on revenge, and starts looking for answers. When Remy enters his life unexpectedly, the innocent beauty starts to break down the walls around his heart. The pair starts to fall hard for each other, but with danger, exes, and drama in the mix, will this beautiful virgin and her street billionaire find their happily ever after?
Hakeem & Serenity: Convenient Love of a Boss
Tnesha Sims - 2018
Hakeem knows the struggles she has faced in life and wants her and his daughter, Naomi, under one roof. Although they are not a couple, they feel it is best for them to stay together for their daughter’s sake. One night, Hakeem asks if she still loves him. When she answers yes, they end up in bed together. Serenity is sold on the possibility of them being a family until one day, the female on the other side of Hakeem’s room door comes walking out. She starts viewing him in a completely different way and fells it is time to move on. She can’t let jealousy get in the way or deny that she still has feelings for him. She thinks that maybe they can possibly work things out, but someone has already claimed Hakeem as their man and makes it known that they’ll kill anything and anyone who gets in the way of her being with Keem. Can Serenity prove that she’s the only woman for him, without dealing with all of the drama, or will she end up dealing with more than she bargains for? Hakeem does what he has to do to provide for his family at a young age, when he finally makes it. After seeing Serenity all over another guy, Hakeem is blinded by his rage although he knows she isn't his. But when the empire he built in the streets comes under attack, baby mama drama is the least of his worries. Someone is threatening Hakeem's territory and will stop at nothing to take over everything he's worked so hard for. Can Hakeem fight for Serenity's love in the midst of dealing with the madness of the streets, or will his entire life get turned upside down?