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Flexin' on My Ex With A Boss 3: The Finale
Jenica Johnson - 2018
The pain that Bash and his mama put her through turned her heart cold but she still had a soft spot for him. Yah-Yah does what every strong woman should do and that’s glow up to show him what he’s missing. Once she gets Bash completely out of her system, he tries to pry his way back in, and Yah-Yah is having a hard time being in the same space as Bash without getting her feelings involved. Bash was shocked when his ex-fiancé Esha walked back into his life and interrupted what he thought he had going with Yah-Yah. He’s forced to make decisions that most men shouldn’t have to make. Being the nice guy, he lets Esha back in his life. Bash finds himself battling with his heart until he’s forced to make a decision that some may not like. With his mama in his ear, he does exactly what is expected of a mama’s boy. Not only is he playing with his heart, but he’s playing with the woman he loves heart as well. Love is different for everyone but can Bash continue to love the woman he wants without anyone getting hurt? Take the final ride with Bash and Yah-Yah as they battle the world for each other’s hearts.
Fallin' For a Detroit Rydah 3
Londyn Lenz - 2019
Everything is going as planned right up until Mera causes problems with Tahiry. Not only is Lamont now faced with family drama, his true identity is on the verge of being exposed too. Mendesses has found everything he’s ever wanted in a woman with Collins. As the relationship moves in the right direction, her ex-boyfriend Nasir creeps in the shadows. Not only that but Nigel refuses to give up on taking Mendesses spot on the thrown. But in his final attempt to take it all his pride may be his own downfall. Karisma thought she had it all when she finally got with her long time, crush James. They both wanted the same thing so becoming a couple was only right. Unfortunately, James ends up letting the fact that he may be the child of Danielle’s baby crowd his judgment which ultimately causes friction in his relationship. His lies and wanting to have the best of both world pushes Karisma away and into Jake’s arms Lies, secrets and ulterior motives are exposed in this highly anticipated finale. So strap your seatbelts on tight as you hop in the fast lane for this final lap of Fallin’ For A Detroit Rydah.
My Baby Daddy's Crazy New B**ch
Lady Lissa - 2018
The two begin a heated relationship but within months of dating, Malayka finds herself with child. Breaking the news to Zion turns out to be more stressful than ever because they haven't been together that long. Being raised in a household without a father, Malayka wants more for her child. All she wants is for Zion to marry her so they can raise their child together. She strives to give her daughter the family that she never had. Zion also grew up without a father in his life, but finding out that Malayka is pregnant so early in their brand new relationship has him running for his life. After having a long talk with his mom and brother, he steps up to his responsibilities as a father, but refuses to be anything else to Malayka. But Malayka doesn't give up. She wants Zion and will stop at nothing to get him, even when he gets a brand new girlfriend. Will Malayka's concerns about the girlfriend prove to be true or will Zion think she's just a baby mama hung up on the baby daddy? Will Krystal prove to be the crazy bi**h that Malayka believes her to be? Or will she be the wifey that Zion always wanted. Find out in this hair raising first installment of My Baby Daddy's Crazy New Bi**h
Falling for His Savage Ways
Latoya Nicole - 2019
The only major decision she’s ever had to make was what college she would attend. Once she became a student, everything she’s ever wanted in life started to fall in place. She was living a perfect life until she found herself in the middle of a crossfire between two men who are both fighting for her love. Kyle was an heir to the street and a savage by blood, but that wasn’t the type of life he wanted to live. He wanted out, and no one understood why, especially when it came so easy for him. Going away to school was not only a temporary escape for Kyle, but it was the start of a new life, but meeting Shaniya wasn’t part of his plan. Neither was being put in the friend zone. In unfamiliar territory, Kyle played his part while waiting to claim what was rightfully his. Even being possessed with a rare gift, Braylin was a troubled soul trying his hardest to bury his past and live a better life. Being the star of the basketball team gave Braylin everything that he could ever dream of. Except for the one thing his heart desired, Shaniya. Girls threw themselves at him daily, but Braylin only had eyes for her. All Andre ever wanted was to be accepted by his father, but with a star player like Braylin on his team, his father sees nothing but the fame that Braylin can bring. When Andre’s jealousy turns into rage, he seeks revenge on everyone and comes up with a sick ploy to make everybody feel his wrath and take them all down. With so many emotions and jealousy building up, everyone’s lives are affected, and a love triangle is bound to get messy. No one could have ever fathomed the consequences that were to come from two men falling in love with the same girl. A born savage and a guy with a dark, mysterious past, who will come out on top?
Cold Heart Kisses: A Hood Love Story
Zarkia - 2019
This story deals with overcoming the obstacles that are thrown your way and persevering. What would you do if you knew the one person meant to protect you was the one bringing you the most harm? For Kahina Martel this question is very much her reality. The day of her mother’s murder changes everything for Kahina, a 17-year-old high school senior. She goes from being one of the top high school athletes in the state of Florida, to having her world turned upside down at the hands of her own father, Clarence Martel. The entire world looks on as Clarence gets away with murder and is granted custody of his only daughter. As Kahina adjusts to her new life she gains new friendships and relationships. Will these relationships help her, or will they turn her heart cold? Dive into part one of this enticing, drama filled African American Urban Fiction Hood Love Story.
The Thug That Secured Her Heart
Miss Jenesequa - 2019
She was too focused on building her career, putting it way above love and even herself. Landing an unexpected job at a top marketing firm was a dream come true. And now that a major opportunity for her to become partner pops up, the ambitious beauty is determined to land the new job role. Until everything starts spiraling uncontrollably once her boss’s son, a man too good looking to be true, crashes into her world, threatening everything she has worked so hard to build…by snatching her new dream job.
Kalmon Howard is a man who is no stranger to success. Ruling the streets and making endless amounts of cash are just two of the many accomplishments of this sexy, yet ruthless businessman. Never being one to shy away from the sword, Kalmon does anything to protect his family and empire. And those that try to cross him, always wish they hadn’t. After his last headache dealing with his ex, love is the last thing on Kalmon’s mind. He’s more concerned with diving into new business ventures and he sets his sights on the one company he helped build from the ground up. He never had an issue earning respect from anyone…until Azia Price stepped into his life.
Like a bee to honey, Azia is drawn to Kalmon and despite her mind convincing her to stay away from this bold stranger, their hold on each other is too powerful. But while the pair become more acquainted, hidden truths start crawling out from every direction. Neither Kalmon nor Azia could have imagined how connected they would become or realize how connected their lives truly are. But they’re surely about to find out and life will never be the same again. Passion and desire fill the pages of this love tale but most of all, deceit. Kalmon secures Azia’s heart but will he also be the person who ultimately breaks it?
When A Savage Falls for A Good Girl 2: A Crazy Hood Love
Tina J. - 2018
He was the piece to her puzzle and the perfect match in her eyes. However; the perfect relationship came with problems stemming from Kruz’s past. They moved forward after the storm Zahra brought but is it over? Kruz has a lot to deal with now that his relationship seems to be on track. Unfortunately, things go terribly wrong, and Sasha is caught in the middle. His mother is still on board with his ex for some reason. Will the truth ever come out on why she’s riding hard for Zahra or will it remain hidden? Kalila and Jamaica are riding high in their relationship, or so they thought. Kandy doesn’t want to see him happy and has done any and everything to make him fail. When nothing works, she goes about it a different way, and all hell breaks loose in the last place anyone expects. Someone gets caught in the crossfire and not sure if the person will survive Jamaica and Kruz go harder than ever to find the person in charge.
Beauty and the Boss: A Standalone Novel
Pebbles Starr - 2019
Everyone has their secrets and the brothers have more than a few, and dark pasts to boot. Combined with the drama in the girls’ lives - Davia’s hung-up stalker ex, Raven’s unfortunate infatuation with Terron, and Zya’s run-in with Kross’ manic ex – things can only get more complicated. With the secrets and lies between the three friends threatening to be the end of their sisterhood, can they rise above it all? “Beauty and the Boss” is an African American standalone that will transport you into a fast paced world of crime, cartels, drama, and romance.
Loving a Heartless Felon
Jade Jones - 2016
Popping up at her crib uninvited, beating up on her little brother, and driving a car through her house were just a few of the things she experienced since their breakup. Life was miserable before Apollo came out of nowhere and rescued her. He's everything she ever wanted in a partner, and she loves him for building up her self-esteem and providing for her family. Life is perfect, but things suddenly take a turn for the worse after he's arrested for the murder of Trip. Further tension arises once Liberty discovers that Apollo is a contract killer. After he's released, she somehow finds herself trying to convince him not to kill his next target--who's ironically her little cousin's boyfriend. Shayla never thought she'd fall in love and marry the outlaw her mama warned her about. Regardless of their past differences, she's determined to make it work with Romeo. Can they overcome their many obstacles in spite of enemies lurking in the shadows? Kendall Rivers is a 23-year old good girl from the suburbs, who's always lived her life on the straight and narrow. However, everything changes the moment she meets head of a ruthless gang known worldwide as The Heartless Felons. Sexy, charming, and swag on a thousand, Quay is every female's dream and every father's worst nightmare. Despite his bad boy reputation, Kendall still finds herself falling head over heels in love. But there's only one problem... Quay is hiding a deep, dark secret that could potentially put their lives in jeopardy. Will this unlikely couple triumph? Or will Quay's reckless ways and dangerous lifestyle lead to their demise? SCROLL UP TO GRAB YOUR COPY OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FLAWLESS SPIN-OFF!
I Choose You 2: Ready 4 Whatever
Diamond D. Johnson - 2014
New faces are in the mix this time which leads to more drama. Loyalty and relationships are being tested.Can Ka’lani handle Tyrone having a new, sexy, and single assistant manager? Not only is this new assistant manager sharing Tyrone’s time with Ka’lani, she’s also sharing something else with her and that’s not sitting well with Ka’lani at all. Will Tyrone be tempted to just one last time step out on his wife and will that one time cause him his marriage?Since the day Tisha and Otis got together it hasn’t been anything except drama. Love will make you do some crazy things. Love will make you do things that you swore up and down you would never do. All Otis ever wanted was to make Tisha his girl but will he end up losing her in the end?Take a ride with the hood’s hottest couples, Ka’lani and Tyrone and Tisha and Otis. Filled with that thug love, drama, sex, and murder. The number one question that everybody has been dying to know will be answered… Did Tisha really die that night? Get ready because it’s about to go down!
She’s Only 15
Shameek Speight - 2018
There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t ask myself; what can I have done different? Was there anything that I could have done to prevent this heartache; to prevent this tragedy? To wake up and feel whole again; and regardless of every possible scenario I came up with, there was always a way around it.” Yvonne said as she wiped tears from her eyes and composed herself. “I shouldn’t be standing before you today. I shouldn’t feel this pain; but because this is now my reality, I’m sharing my story with you.” She’s only 15.
I Will Always Love You
Goddess Love - 2014
When Wise is locked up and sentenced to fifteen years, he tells Emery to go on with her life if it’s meant to be they would get back together. Now years later Emery is happy with a career and family of her own, when Wise is released earlier than expected he sets off to do what he said he was going to do, find Emery. Emery’s heart belongs to Wise but it also belongs to her husband. Now she is forced with the hard decision to choose between the man who was there with her from the start through everything and the man who picked her up when she didn’t have anything or anybody. Who will Emery choose? Filled with sex, betrayal and drama
Every Girl Needs a Thug
Shantay - 2014
Shanice is just a young vibrate teenage girl that is trying to focus on graduating college and making something out of herself. When she meets Money, a young rapper that captures her heart and changes the course that she is directed in, instead of only doing her she does him, but will loving him get her burned in the end? JaeCia is going through the motions being that her dad is locked up and her mother doesn’t care about her. She finds solace from her crazy world in TJ, someone who has always been there for her but will she allow her heart to open and be loved? Amora is living her days in hell, hiding secrets left and right but trying to keep a cool exterior. She just wants to be loved and focus on school but when she meets Bangga she finds herself doing things she would have never done and telling him things she never would tell even her two bffs. Will Bangga he be her diary? Or will their pages be burned?Authors Shantay, Yanni and Lola Bandz weave together a story of young love, heartbreak, truth and lies and will have you asking yourself is it worth it to really love a thug in this 1 part of a 2 book explosive love series. Come find out why Every Girl Needs a Thug.
Bitter Best Friend
Niki Jilvontae - 2017
All of these philosophies are true and need to be applied daily in this era of instant friends, besties, sisters, and boos. Meet Kaia Moore, a beautiful, young teen mom who heard those daily doses of wisdom from her mother and tried her best to apply them to her life. However, like most young girls her need to have someone close and on her level, led her right into the trap of the worst kind of chick you can know...A BITTER BEST FRIEND. You know, that chick who relies on her friends more than the man she lays with each night. Or that chick who always tries to one-up your accomplishments or downplay your good news with made up shit of her own. That's exactly who Monique Smith aka Mo is to Kaia. She's that bitter chick who just won't let her be great. Over the years she shows more and more of her bitter side as Kaia aka Kai advances in life while Mo finds herself trapped in the gutter, behind. Soon Mo can't hide the jealousy within her and her dirty deeds start to bring out the beast in Kai. After realizing she has no friends, Kai and Mo go lick for lick on some payback sh*t until Mo's hate escalates and Kai finds herself lost in a real-life drama filled with betrayal, hate, lies, cover-ups and even murder. Will Kai make it out alive or will she have to slay the beast she once called a best friend? Come on this messy, thrill ride and find out what happens when you let a bitter best friend in. Sometimes it teaches you a valuable lesson...then again, SOMETIMES JEALOUSY KILLS!
Snatched Up By A Bad Boy 2
Prenisha Aja' - 2019
Dive into this finale to see if Brynlee gets snatched up once and for all by bad boy Sawyer, or if she settles and accepts Troy’s infidelities and puts her happiness to the side just to be with someone she has history with.