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The Best Love Came From The Streets


Kennedy B. - 2020
    

His Heart Belongs To The Streets 2


Latisha - 2020
    

A Real One Captured My Heart 3


K. Renee - 2020
    For years, Shanice has lived with the heartbreak of her father’s death. When he shows up and reveals that her future is responsible for past pain, Shanice is unsure of what’s next for her and Truth’s relationship. What she does know is that, someone is now depending on her, so she has to make her next move her best move. Gia and Gabe are excited about welcoming their new baby but Tommy, the father of Gia’s daughter just can’t let go! With Truth and Shanice fighting for love and life and Gabe and Gia trying to focus on the future, trouble finds them once again. Truth and Gabe will have to do whatever is necessary to protect their legacies even if it’s the ultimate sacrifice. This finale will be a roller coaster ride of drama and pain but what else can Shanice and Gia expect after Falling for the Love of a Real One.

Side Effects of Loving The Coldest Goon 3: A Hood Love Story


Tina J. - 2020
    

This Heart Still Holds You Down


Tay Mo'Nae - 2019
    With a new guy in her life serving as a good distraction, she thinks she's finally ready to take that next step but there’s only one issue. Kolby isn’t trying to let Ma’Loni go. Learning from his mistakes he tries to get Ma’Loni to see that he’s ready to commit to her. With an attraction that can’t be ignored and trust that’s been broken, can this couple find their way back together? Tired of the back and forth Jazlynn wants to rid herself of Kordell, permanently. She tried to stay away until an unfortunate event brings the two back together, now they must try to co-exist while fighting off the feelings they both wanted to leave in the past. Kordell, back with his son’s mom, is determined to move on from Jazlynn and her insecurities but the pull the two have can’t be denied. Will they be able to throw all the secrets and lies that broke them up away and start over, or has this couples ship sailed? Join these four in one last ride and find out if the heart is really holding them down.

Turned Out By His Hood Mentality 3


Diamond D. Johnson - 2020
    

Love & Hennessy 3: An Addictive Kind of Love (Love & Hennessy: An Addictive King of Love)


Carmen Lashay - 2017
    Will they finally get their happily ever after? Or is there somebody out there that refuses to let them be happy? Part three of this heart-pounding saga picks up right where it left off with Ghost still searching for answers as to who killed Henry and turned snitch. Will Tommie choose to let Rodney be apart of his child’s life? Or is that chapter in her life finally closed for good? Jasmine and Dom have an on again off again romance, that's mostly off because Jasmine is hesitant when it comes to giving Dominic all of her. Will she put her pride to the side and get her man? Or will she wait till it too little too late? Dom, fed up with Jasmine's flip-flopping love decides he's done with her for good. Will he stick to his word and kick her to the curb when a new love interest captures his attention? Or is the love he had for Jasmine too strong to just let slip away. Rodney, pissed off that his cousin not only stole his girl but has staked claims to his child, isn't so willing to let go of them both without a fight. Will he continue to fight for their love until he succeeds? Or will he finally give up and focus on his relationship with Kelly? The plot of this crazy story once again thickens as rules are broken, bonds are bent, and no one is to be trusted, as enemies become friends, and friends become a thing you regret you ever had. Jump back into the saddle and take another ride with the gang as Tommie, Ghost, Dom, Jasmine, and Rodney are once again racing against the clock to stay alive while they battle with lies, treachery, deceit, and a little thing called love. Each battling with their own demons, will everybody come out on top, defeat their enemy and manage to stay alive long enough to find their happily ever after? Or will they all once again find out the sad truth that all is fair in Love and Hennessy?

Catching Feelings for the Plug: A Twisted Love Tale


Toy - 2019
    After years of holding her head high amid the whispers and secrets, she finally decides to make a move for herself, only to be hit by another unexpected blow. Being the bigger person once again, Talia stands by Satch when a deadly situation arises. She never expects that walking away with only the clothes on her back and the money in her secret account would place a target on her back. Marsean comes to town to pay his respects to a business partner. However, when greed and envy start to affect his business, he prolongs his stay. He meets Talia, fully expecting the opposite of what her vibe gave off. Realizing that things are never as they are told and hardly ever as they seem, he decides to get closer to her in an effort to find the truth. The one thing he doesn’t count on is that the more truth he uncovers, the more questions arise. Toxin’s grief over his best friend has to take a back seat because business has to be handled first. In honor of his best friend, Toxin refuses to allow anyone to take advantage of Satch, even in death; regardless of who it is. Auntie Ethel is the poster child for misery loves company. She’s lived off her nephew’s money and penitentiary chances that he took without regret. Now that he is no longer among the living, she feels that everything her nephew owned and worked for should go to her and no one else. And there’s only one way to make that happen.

Riskin It All For A Bad Boy: A Standalone Novel


Tay Mo’Nae - 2019
    Putting all his focus into his businesses and son, he has no time for love, that is until a rude encounter with Kailani. To most Kailani came off rude and feisty. Her heart had been broken by her cheating ex and now she was more closed off than others until she meets Hendrix. Hendrix is immediately attracted to the smart mouth beauty, wanting to know more about her. When Kailani saves his life one day he knows right then and there he had to have her. The two of them build a bond that seems unbreakable until Hendrix finds out news that makes him think Kailani is against him. Royal and Willow have been dealing with each other for years. Never exclusive or adding a title, the two had an understanding that doesn’t need to be explained. Royal isn’t ready to settle down and Willow is slowly starting to grow tired of their current arrangement. What happens when Royal finds out that Willow has been holding a secret from him that changes his life forever? Can he forgive her for her betrayal, or will their relationship run its course? Not only are the men dealing with their relationships, but they run a loan shark business as well. Hendrix and Royal have no problem killing when someone plays with their money when one of the issues hit close to home, they have to figure out who can really be trusted. Join these four in a journey full of secrets, love, and lies in this drama-filled standalone.

Too Hood For You (Book 1 & 2)


K.C. Mills - 2019
    It was required in order to survive in his world. Raised to be man that handled business at all times, Heavy is the type to always take care of his responsibilities, no matter how unplanned they are. The only question is can he split himself and his time equally so that no one thing or person gets neglected? Will he be able to juggle the new responsibilities that life is throwing his way without shorting those that matter the most in his world?One night of pleasure can result in complicating life in ways Shai Abrams never imagined. When a one night stand turns into a lifetime responsibility, Shai has to make some decisions and fast. Forever connected to a man she knows very little about, she will have to learn to adapt to his world while still maintaining her independence. A task that seems utterly impossible. When unexpected drama comes from every angle, it will have her rethinking everything. Will she be able to handle her choices or will she choose to cut times and figure it out on her own?Decisions made in the heat of the moment have connected Shai and Heavy for life. It will be up to them to decide how smooth that connection will be. Many other factors come into play but in the end Heavy may just have to accept that where Shai is concerned his only reality is quite simply summed up in one sentence, “I’m Too Hood for You.”

A Hood Love So Real


J. Dominique - 2019
    It’s available right here for your reading pleasure. In this riveting kindle romance, you’ll take an unforgettable ride with J. Dominique. Her writing is very clever, and this story is unputdownable. ***WARNING*** This is not your typical, Urban Romance, Dope Boy, Thug Love, or Kingpin Savage book. Heart pounding. Nail biting. Gritty. That insecure love. Skyy’s possession is few but the one thing she does have in this world is love. She and her boyfriend, Ren, have created a quaint but beautiful life together. What they lack in material things, Skyy is certain they make up for by sharing a genuine and transparent love that can only come from the heart. However, sometimes the grass on our side of the fence only appears green because it’s a façade. This is the lesson Skyy learns when she discovers that Ren has been keeping secrets and his loyalty was nothing more than a lie. Heartbroken and alone, Skyy finds that starting over is often easier said than done. She finds herself at rock bottom, wadding in the valley of misery. However, the wonderful thing about being at the bottom, the great thing about crawling in the valley, is there’s only one place to go-UP. Hood is currently living his best life and enjoying the spoils afforded to him from being the boss of a lucrative and growing drug empire. When Skyy stumbles into his life he’s immediately skeptical but intrigued by the young beauty. In the beginning, he tries to deny his growing feelings for her and goes to great lengths to keep her away. He can’t afford to lose himself in a woman, that he’s not certain he can be the man she needs and deserves. He doesn’t want to fall for her but the heart wants what it wants and Hood finds himself no longer able to fight the inevitable. Will he be able to let go of his player ways and give Skyy a love so real their story will be a Hood Love that resounds in history or will he end up being the biggest heartbreak of her life?