In True Thug Fashion: The Freedom Brothers


Jessica N. Watkins - 2020
    

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?

His Savage Was Her Weakness


Tya Marie - 2017
    After witnessing her parents’ execution at her tenth birthday party, Nubia hasn’t been the same. The lavish lifestyle that came with being the daughter of the notorious Apollo Monroe was snatched from under her feet, forcing her to become the foster child her evil aunt never wanted. After years of dealing with her uncle’s hand problem, Nubia goes from a plaything to a punching bag for her husband, Vincent. Believing that Vincent is the best thing to happen in her life since the death of her parents, Nubia suffers in silence until she meets Maine. A notorious hustler by day and ruthless hustler by night, Jermaine “Maine” Emerson is as savage as they come. Born a child soldier in Sierra Leone, Maine was given the opportunity for a new life in America working as a hitta for Sampson, a distributor for the Solares Cartel and an infamous gangsta known for his heartless antics. Maine’s first mission: kill Apollo Monroe’s family, including his daughter. With a heart made of steel, Maine slaughters her family relentlessly, but there is something about ten-year-old Nubia that gives fifteen-year-old Maine pause. He spares her life, and the two never cross paths again until Maine catches Nubia being beaten on the street by her husband. Although he has everything he could ask for—money, cars, and his pick of women—Maine is drawn to the broken Nubia and the mystery she brings. As he tries to repair her broken spirit, he has no idea that he's responsible for it. In the middle of Nubia and Maine's battle of the hearts, is Nubia’s best friend, Shahani. After losing the love of her life in a gunfight, the kept Shahani takes refuge on a pole, rebuilding her life one dance at a time. She meets the suave and charismatic Donovan, who takes her from dancing and introduces her to the world of pimping. While Donovan is focused on building his empire, Shahani has other dreams in mind, one of which is opening her own hair salon. She's content with building with Donovan until a chance encounter with Sampson leaves her sleeping with the enemy. Again.

I Should've Chosen You


Chelsea Maria - 2018
    What you think is love, is truly not. You need to elevate and find." - Eve No one knew more about love than Capone Elliott. Since a little girl dressing up in her princess dresses and wearing her mothers' heels, she knew that falling in love with Prince Charming was in her destiny. Going off to college, she spared no time opening her heart to the first man that seemed worthy of her love. Her heart was desperate to find that happily ever after love she'd been reading about all her life. However, when she stumbled upon Travis Graham, she ignored the warning that not every frog will turn into a prince. Unlike Capone who chased after love, Pacino Luciano wanted no parts of it. Focused on expanding the Luciano Cartel throughout the south, Pacino never thought that one late night of driving out in the country would cross his path with a woman from his past. Being the enforcer in the streets kept Pacino's heart on ice. The first time he crossed paths with Capone, she carried more baggage than he desired to deal with, but he always promised himself that if by chance she came back into his life, he would try his hand at that thing called love. Capone wanted rainbows and roses. Pacino murdered without remorse. Two people from two separate worlds having one common need. Each other. Hearts are tied, and two families are merged in hopes of keeping the other alive. What will happen when lines are drawn and the truth is revealed? *Please note: This is a 76,000 word urban romance standalone novel.*

Deadly Secrets: Brothers that Bite Book 1


E. Bowser - 2020
    Taria is working hard to achieve the career in investigative journalism that she’s always wanted, while Latoya is an aspiring fashion photographer. On the surface, they seem like nothing more than your typical twenty-two-year-olds – balancing college work, social circles and their plans for the future. Their love lives were going well, too. Taria had Michael, and LaToya had Quinn. Everything was as normal as could be… until Taria’s missing person’s investigation leads them to uncover something mysterious involving Michael and Quinn. Suddenly, Taria and LaToya find themselves embroiled in a world they never even knew existed. Familiar faces around campus emerge as the victims of two of the most shocking kidnapping and murder cases in history. Clue after clue brings one dead end after another. It’s obvious that Michael and Quinn have a secret they’re hiding, but not for long. Who is the mastermind behind all this? Could it be Michael? Could it be Quinn? Or is there a third, faceless party who has yet to be revealed? Taria and LaToya face crossroads that put precious lives at stake. Fear, apprehension and regret grip at the hearts and souls of students at Morrison State University. As the clues become more intense and revealing; the danger is around every corner ready to pounce. Can what you don’t know truly hurt you? This cat and mouse game of “who dun it” will take you on a heart-stopping jaw-dropping, nonstop ride of romance, murder, and a peek behind the thin veil of the paranormal world. Taria and LaToya must accept that things will never be the same. They say change is the only constant in life, but what they don’t tell you is how one can conquer it.

After The Storm


Genesis - 2018
    Her last relationship almost killed her and she haven't gotten over it. Seeking a fresh start she moves to the city of Atlanta, to be around her family and best friend. With her fresh start comes new opportunities and chances to have some much needed fun. Not looking for love, love finds her. Micah Bass is the hottest rich kid in Atlanta. Named Atlanta's bachelor of the year, he finds himself wanting to settle down again after going through a terrible divorce. He's ready to trust again and thinks he's found the perfect woman to share his life with. Will a little white lie threaten to tear her from his arms? Both Micah and Jordyn's lives are turned into a world wind romance. But when each of their past threatens to tear them apart, will their love for one another be strong enough to endure?

The Coldest Love of All


Sha Jones - 2019
     Imagine being closely connected to eight people that you don’t know. Different occupations and backgrounds that all fatally intertwine. Being dangerously in love with with one person that is full of lies and secrets. Every corner you turn, phone call you make, and fear you have is all connected to one individual through eight lovers. They say keep your friends close but your enemies closer, but sometimes, you have to keep the strangers the closest. In the first chapter of Sha Jones’ new intricate love story, loyalty will be tested, lives will be ruined and put on the line creating THE COLDEST LOVE OF ALL!

Her Baby Daddy, My Bae 4


Lady Lissa - 2017
    Cobra will stop at nothing to find his daughter and if that means bodies are gonna drop, then so be it. After a tip comes through on Nikki's whereabouts, Cobra rushes over to get the shock of his life. Nikki is on top of the world. She has $2.5 million in cash and is ready to get the hell out of town. But when a monkey wrench is thrown in her plans, she finds that she has a fight on her hands as well. Who will live through this tornado called Cobra? Will Keisha live to see her baby grow up? Will Nikki be able to talk her way out of getting killed? Find out in the final episode of Her Baby Daddy; My Bae 4...

Into the Arms of His Boss: Silent Screams


Jamila - 2020
    

An Urban Christmas Story: Ebb & Bobbi


Annitia L. Jackson - 2018
    He is one of the top accountants in the state and has accounts with top businesses and criminals. He loves money, and money is the only thing on his mind. Life has taught him not to care about anything or anyone until something changes his cold heart. Bobbi Cramer is a single mother, working hard to take care of her daughter, Timea. She has worked as Ebb’s assistant for over a year and puts up with his standoffish ways. Bobbi doesn’t care because all she needs is a paycheck to support her child since her daughter’s father is a deadbeat. Tragedy strikes and brings the two together in unexpected ways, even as a silent enemy lurks. Carson Mills is a married detective with a lot of secrets. He has been trying to take down the heads of D-City for years and feels that Ebb is his way to do that. He will do anything to get Ebb to rat on his clients. Will Bobbi and Ebb live happily ever after for Christmas?

The Beauty of This Street Love: A Texas Tale


Elle Kayson - 2017
    The four brothers of the Kinsey Cartel were as crazy as hell. The oldest two, Tremell and Tristan, aka Tre and Tripp, might just have been the craziest of all. Crossing any of them could end your life, especially given Tre’s unique skills at murder. No one messed with them… until a pair of best friends, Shamar and Cyn, came in and turned Tre and Tripp’s world upside down. Shamar Parker, a quiet college girl, found herself caught up in the game, given to Tre as collateral. Tre’s captive would soon become his lover and he vowed never to let her go. With an attitude the polar-opposite of her best friend, Cyn Murray stormed into Tripp’s life, demanding the return of her friend. In the process, she also stormed into his heart and Tripp knew he had to lock her down. But the Kinseys’ old habits died hard and their lifestyle threatened to push the women they wanted most out of their lives. Can their love survive the streets?

Carl Weber's Kingpins: ATL


Brick - 2016
    Gang lords Blanket and Guerilla have been growing their numbers, never beefing until Guerilla decides to expand, thanks to the help of his enemy s own rook. Caught in the middle of this battle from different sides of the track are London and Saint.Spoiled rich Roanoke girl London Royal is no exception to the old saying that every girl loves a bad boy and his ways. When she visits the downtrodden Jonesboro neighborhood of Goodman with her best friends, her privileged world changes drastically with one party and later, a tow-truck pickup by bad boy Santana Black.Santana "Saint" Black is anything but a saint. Caught up in the drug game, Saint is a runner and enforcer for Blanket not to mention he s from the wrong side of the tracks to have his sights set on London.Can they find love in the middle of a kingpin war, or will both fall to the game of the streets?"

The Rise and Fall Of A Crime God: Phantom and Zaria's Story


Latoya Nicole - 2017
    He never allows an enemy or their families a chance to come back and seek revenge.... until he met Zaria. Zaria is young and living the life. Spoiled to the core she didn’t take anyone’s feelings into consideration... she wanted it all and she didn’t care what someone had to do to get it for her... Her family did whatever to get her what she wanted and It cost them their lives... Now indebted to Phantom, Zaria not only has to look at the man that killed her family every day, but also deal with the guilt of them being gone because of her.. With hatred in her heart, she refuses to allow herself to fall for the man that brought her so much heartache and vows to bring him down at any cost.. Phantom doesn’t deal with emotions but something about Zaria pulls him in. The more he fights his feelings for her the stronger they get. Zaria feels the same attraction, but how can she fall for the man who took everything from her? Will she continue with her plan and avenge her family and make Phantom’s kingdom fall or will Phantom break down her walls and charm his way into her heart? Will Zaria succeed and avenge her family, or will Phantom break down her walls and charm his way into her heart?

Bad Boys Do It Better: In Love with an Outlaw


Porscha Sterling - 2016
    The oldest of four girls. Graduate of New York Law School, two years earlier than expected, at the top of my class and apple of my father’s eye. After years of hard work and dedication, I’m finally rewarded by being able to sit in on one of the biggest trials in the city, being handled by the district attorney himself. I’m excited and terrified about working with him. After all my years of dreaming, the time has finally come. But then I met him... Luke “Outlaw” Murray. The youngest of six boys. Graduate at the top of his class at hood university where he got his degree in the streets. Certified in Street Nigga-ology. He’s rude. He’s arrogant. He’s abrasive and he’s… did I say he was rude? He’s everything I don’t want in a man. Everything I shouldn’t want… until I do. And this... this is a story about us. But beware, because it's not your average love story.

Snow & Wynter: A Cold Love Affair


Bianca Marie - 2016
    She lives by the motto I rather know the truth then be hurt by a lie. She may not be happy with her situation but she accepts it because when she was down and out Blair was there to pick her up. After years go by the love fades and the only thing keeping her there is loyalty until she stumbles upon a rapper who show’s her love doesn’t always have to be so cold. Zaire Snow, better known as ‘Snow’ in the music industry is a walking’ sex symbol that makes the ladies scream and the guys gaze on in envy. Being a single father and selling millions of records isn’t an easy task for anyone who isn’t Snow. The love he has is only for his daughters and thats how he planned on keeping it until his dying day. A trip to his daughters school leads Snow into a steamy affair with Wynter. Lust at first sight & chills at first touch leaves Snow wondering if Wynter is worth the attempt at love & leaves Wynter wondering if she can do the unthinkable. Will Snow & Wynter be strong enough to step outside of their box or will they stick to their normal routine? Find out in the coldest love affair that you will ever read.