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Married to the Connect 3
Miss Candice - 2018
He was determined. His by any means necessary attitude has gotten him far but what happens when he's faced to kill an innocent child? In an effort to save his own life, could he take the life of someone who has yet to live their life to its fullest potential? One thing for sure, Quentin comes out of that situation alive. Sadly, taking down Kenny is the least of his problems. After being raped at the hands of one of Quentin's enemies, Simone bounces back better than ever. In the midst of Quentin's war, she has no other choice but to. Unfortunately, suffering for Simone is far from over. After experiencing yet another tragedy at the hands of one of Quentin's enemies, will she be able to bounce back like before? Or will Quentin's reckless and unpredictable lifestyle push her away? And into the arms of another man perhaps? Part three of Married to the Connect is full of plot twists, heartbreak, bloodshed and turmoil. With so much standing in the way of their union, will Simone and Quentin finally make it down the aisle? Or will the loss of a loved one send them down an even slippier slope?
Love and Hip Hop 3: Lucci and Charm's Story
Heiress - 2016
Charm has to try to balance school, Lucci’s drama and being pregnant. Lucci is battling with his career, his relationship and being a father. Charm and Lucci seem to think that their relationship is perfect until they both are exposed in the worst way. Will they be strong enough to endure the humility? Or will they both give up and exit stage left? Tammy thought that her mother issues were over but they were just getting started. When she finds out some truth to her mother’s demise, she is overwhelmed with emotions. Will it cause her to be stronger or will she self-destruct from the news. Her relationship with Diesel is the only thing keeping her together. But will she get her happily ever after with him or will he turn out to be just like all the others. Love is such a powerful word but the actually feeling can make or break you. Will these couples be able to withstand the test of love? Or will they decide that all the drama and emotions aren’t worth the fight. In the end can love win over hip-hop? Find out in the finale.
Somethin' 'Bout His Thuggish Ways 2
K.C. Mills - 2018
The universe wouldn’t be that cruel, would it? Mero knows that his life should come with a warning label, but never did he think that it would potentially cause such severe consequences. It seems as if he can’t catch a break, and there’s no way that he can allow the world around him to crumble while the ones he loves become collateral damage. Mauri is faced with the struggle of her life when her son's father allows his family to do the unthinkable. The only bright side to her dilemma is that one man loves her enough to be her solution by any means necessary. Khaleel and Mero find out that nothing is as black and white as it seems when they potentially have to change their plans to step down after righting a wrong that’s connected to their bloodline. Revenge may not always be the answer, but it certainly helps you sleep better at night. Lee feels that the world is playing a cruel joke on her when she learns that her dream has gone up in flames, but Joey is determined to help her create a new destiny. The only problem is that the streets seem to keep rearing its ugly head, so he’s torn between the person he loves and the life he chose. To make matters worse, family issues find a way into his already complicated life, causing him to draw a line in the sand that he knows will eventually be crossed. But when its time, will he be able to do what’s necessary? Sit back and relax while the drama builds, and what’s done in the dark begins to show in the light...
Soaked in My Tears: An Unforgettable Love (A Standalone)
Tyanna - 2017
That love that gives you butterflies. In Deja Simmons' case, her first love has turned into a nightmare. Have you ever loved someone wholeheartedly to the point that you were confused, blinded by love and painful abuse! Were the signs there? Did she ignore the signs? Deja thought when she laid eyes on Jace McCray he would be it for her. At eighteen, she met him and he was everything she imagined in a Prince Charming. For years, they were the perfect couple to those who knew them. Now at the age of 23, things had gotten worse, and Deja didn’t know what to do. They always say enough is enough. Can that be the case with Deja? Or will she die at the hands of the man she loves? Jace is your average dope boy trying to get the streets booming with the ring of his name. Being in the game he was destined to be the man. That was, until he had to sit down. With his world crumbling down, he uses and abuses any woman in his corner. Everything he’s going through, from losing friends to losing his credibility in the streets, has him going crazy. When you’re deep in a depression within yourself, your mind tells you to hurt the weakest around you. Will Jace continue to sink in his own depression? Or will he try to change his ways to be a better man to get back on top? No one said love was easy, but in matters of the heart we play the fool all too well. Before it's too late, can Jace be forgiven? Will Deja make it out of this dangerous love affair, after being soaked in her tears for many years. Follow Deja on this ride full of drama and emotions.
Finesse Queens
Quan Millz - 2017
After the unexpected death of their mother, three young sisters -- Draya, Yandy and Charlie, are faced with some serious challenges. With inheriting their mother's debts and no clear direction as to what the future will bring, the sisters are forced to come up with clever ways to keep their heads above water. Realizing the power and sway they can hold over a man's heart and pockets, the girls set out to become FINESSE QUEENS.Read this breakout urban romance drama by best selling author Quan Millz. You won't be disappointed.
MONEY IS THE MOTIVE
Adrian Thomas - 2015
You gotta throw a lil something out there for it to come back." From Memphis to Atlanta, Kema goes from country to lavish living. She's grimy and down right gritty, born with no filter. Every since the age of fifteen, she has held her own. Everyday of her life is a drama filled episode. Dimples is a beautiful down to earth girl that's trying to live comfortable. Stripping is getting is getting old to her but that's all she knows. Now that her baby daddy is out of jail things are looking up so she thinks. Shy and passive Tiana wants nothing more than to keep her grades up and finish school. Things take a drastic turn when she finds out that the person that she thought that she knew was her worst enemy.
Smitten by A Boss: Keveen and Kamerra
Melissa Monae - 2018
Things had been going well until someone tries to come and take over what he worked hard for. Messing with his lively hood brings out the beast in him and he reminds people why they call him the king of the swamp. While things are changing in the streets Big Keeve is ready to make changes in his relationship. The only thing La’Asia was with him when he first started so he felt the need to keep her around. Kamerra trots into his life and has him seeing things in a whole new light. La’Asaia had sights on Big Keeve since they were younger. She always saw the hustle in him and knew he would make it big. She took the opportunity to sink her claws in him early and ride the wave. Now 6 years later she has the money, respect, and the man of the streets. The only problem with that is the secrets she has been hiding are threating to be exposed will be detrimental to her life. Kamerra is like any other good hardworking woman that wants to be loved. She thought she had that with her ex Brent, but he hurt her in a major way. Now her reason to live is the love of her life Collin who is 5yrs old. A man is the last thing on her mind but when she cross paths with Keeven she is Smitten. Not being able to shake the sexy man she explores a friendship with him. Things heat up between them and all is going well until something from her past sends everything spiraling out of control. Manuel (Maggs) has been running things beside his brother and friend for years. One rule he lives by is never commit and trust these women. He believes after he busts her down he must leave, and never once has he stayed the night. All that changes when a baby situation comes to play. Just as the idea of trying to make things work for the baby he gets the shock that sends him on a deadly mission. With all the lies, deceit, hurt, and danger will any of them make it out to tell the story? Go on the journey to find out if Kamerra will be Smitten by a Boss or die behind her past.
Karma and Myles 2
Traci B - 2018
After learning that Karma now has a ring and a baby too, Kelis realizes that the title, wife, holds no weight against Karma. Kelis steps her game up in an effort to save her rocky marriage. The thing is, Myles doesn’t want his marriage to be saved. He simply wants to win Karma back after his secret comes out. All Kelis cares about is living happily ever after, and she will stop at absolutely nothing to get it. So, who comes out on top? Who truly gets their happily ever after in this installment?
Fallon and Wali: Rescued by a Savage
Saja Jay - 2017
Born and raised in Somalia, she yearns to be loved and free in a world far away and nothing like her own. But living under the roof of her overprotective strict parents, she knows that what she wants is nothing more than a dream, and it could never be her reality. That is until her forbidden love interest, Shadi, an older man who she's grown to love and trust, promises to give her everything she’s hoped for and more. After an incident with her father goes too far, Shadi vows to protect Fallon and give her her heart’s desire if she agrees to run off to America with him. Thinking that the perfect life awaits her, she agrees with little hesitation, but what happens the second her feet land on the pavement in NYC is something she never expected. Being abandoned by the man she loves, Fallon is thrown in to the harsh world of drugs and sex trafficking. Her instincts jolt her into survival mode, and she has every intention of beating the odds and escaping with her life. Wali is the savage king of the concrete jungle who commands respect with his presence alone. To the world, he’s a ruthless thug with no heart, but raising his younger sister Yaya by himself, he develops a soft side that only a select few get to see. When fate brings him to Fallon, something about her piques his interest and he wants nothing more than to get to know the girl behind the sad eyes. When something tragic happens to someone he loves, Fallon becomes a distant memory, and Wali is on a mission to destroy and conquer. Join Fallon and Wali as they try to survive the mean streets of New York and the hand that they’ve been dealt. Find out if Wali can be Fallon’s knight in shining armor or will she end up having to be his?
He Got Me Willing to Risk It All: Needing That Hood Love
Lucinda John - 2017
Despite illegally entering the US and being abandonned by her father, Blanc’s mother has always made a way from them. Hustling in more ways than one, Magda carries her daughter on her back while gaining ranks and respect in the streets until envy causes Magda and her daughter to be deported. Nicolas DuBois is hood royalty. With his laid back and smooth persona he was able to conquer the game, flipping his earnings into streams of multi-million dollar businesses that had him set for life. Nicolas lived the life every men envied except he was missing something, a wife. Struggling in her native country, Blanc agrees to marry Nicolas for an opportunity to re-enter the states to live a life of glitz and glam. The fancy clothes, cars, shoes, and money does nothing to fill the void Blanc feels from being tied to a man she has no connection to. Milli, next in line to take over his Uncle Nicolas' empire, is different than his uncle in more ways than one. Unlike Nicolas, Milli is a ruthless thug who lives life on the edge. When instructed to look after his uncle's wife in his absence, the unthinkable happens. In Milli’s eyes, Blanc is the perfect fit for him. Without warning, an intense love affair begins to brew between the two Desperately pursing that hood love she so badly craved, Blanc is willing to risk it all but to what extent?
Sprung: Turned Out By Love
Shameka Jones - 2016
And with the great support of family, those dreams are possible to achieve. Quincy had always dreamt about playing in the NBA, but growing up in the ‘hood, dreams seemed far away. With hard work, and a good support system, he was able beat the odds and make it out. Just graduating from Georgetown, he was now entered into the draft.Being a star basketball player in college had its perks, but it also caused drama with his girlfriend Sydnee. Her drama causes him to second guess their relationship, when he sees his sister's best friend, Kayla. He had always had a crush on her but she had a man. She was actually engaged to get married, but he caught her looking at him a time or two. One gaze too many makes him believe that he has a chance with her.Now with his eyes on Kayla, he is determined to make her his. But her love for her fiancé` is making that a hard thing to accomplish. Quincy is aware of the challenge ahead of him, and he is willing to take his time. Will he be able to convince her to leave her fiancé` to be with him, or will she lead him on? How long is he really willing to wait on her? Will her indecisiveness cause him to lose interest, and push him into the arms of another women? The answers to those questions and more will be revealed in this series.
Nikki 2
George Sherman Hudson - 2013
Forced to take over the business in Prime's absence, Nikki forms the BOSS BITCH CLIQUE and they flood the city with some of the best coke that money could buy. They quickly learn that fast money comes with hard lessons. Everything was looking up until The Reaper was added into the equation. Jareka aka The Reaper is frustrated and angry and when the she gets angry bodies fall. She wants the only person standing in her way of having Prime, the love of her life, dead. Now Nikki has to face off with the Reaper, and on top of that there's a wolf in sheep's clothing running within the crew. Nikki has her hands full and one slip could end her life. Kindle: http://goo.gl/xpEO3H
That Bona Fide Hood Love 2: Fire and Pure
Dymond Taylor - 2019
Gaining his trust, took time and patience. Now, all that they have accomplished together, may be the end after she’s caught with the enemy; unknowingly. Fire is not only pissed off but hurt as well. Against his own will, he has caught feelings for Pure. The last thing he wanted to happen, but it did. Witnessing her, with one of the accomplices who robbed him, put a bad taste in Fire’s mouth. It’s only one way he knows how to handle snakes...death. Zoni is left devastated, after finding out she and her sister, had been sharing the same man without either of their knowledge. Talking about a tough pill to swallow. She’s conflicted between her love for Yurey and her loyalty to her sister. Do love conquers all or will she be forced to leave what her and Yurey once had in the past; even though it’s painful to do so?
Justice & Champion: A Prostitute Love Story
Barbie Scott - 2019
At a very tender age, Justice solicited her body to get the normal necessities of life. Escaping her long time pimp Mack, Justice ended up in the cold streets of California. With dreams of being rescued by a knight and shining armor, she got exactly what she wished for. However, this Knight showed up in a tinfoil suit and pistol.Cocky and deadly, football star and street legend "Champion King" miraculously sweeps Justice off her feet. Understanding that every diamond has imperfections, Champions mind is still clouded with thoughts of her occupation and not to mention his infidelity.Falling madly in love with the well known football mogul, Justice is constantly hurt by his actions. They say true love's the greatest weapon to win the war caused by pain so Justice refuses to give up. Will Champion over look the fact he has falling madly in love with a prostitute before it's to late?In this heart filling love saga love is tested but "Nothing Real Can Be Threatened."
Savages and Side bitches: 1-4
Karizma Keys - 2018
Although they seem to be on different paths, the one thing they have in common is the knack for searching for love in all the wrong places. Melonia has been with the same guy for the past two years, and although they’ve been through trials, she always felt that he truly loved her. But when a crazy stalker comes out of nowhere, it leads to confusion and a ton of unanswered questions. As her life gets turned upside down she is awakened to the fact that the man she’s really been wanting had been right there for the taking all along. Tookie has been the “it” girl since fifteen years old when she linked up with a well-known hustler named Face from the other side of town. Knowing what comes with the life, she accepted a lot of Face’s ways, but when she is hit with the ultimate disrespect back to back, it becomes too much to bear. Join these girls on a wild ride through the streets of Detroit as they make a few stops at Drama Street, Murder Ave, and Infidelity Road. Will Melonia have the guts to go after what she wants no matter what she has to give up in order to get it? Will Tookie find the strength to leave or will she stay and suffocate at the mercy of side chicks?