“Akil,” I slapped his cheek. His lips stretched into a smile, showing his bloody teeth. “I like how you say my name.” He choked again, and blood flew from his mouth. He finally set his tiring eyes on me. “Why you still here?” My mouth opened then closed before I sighed. “You looked like you needed help. I couldn’t leave you, I’ll feel bad.” Without thinking, I wiped blood from his mouth. His weak hand grabbed my wrist. “What’s your name?” I couldn’t begin to understand why, but for some reason that made me smile. “If I see you again I’ll tell you.” “Baby girl, I’m dead already,” he spoke. His eyes finally close as his breathing evened out. “If you die then you weren’t meant to know me or see me again…” Is the saying, what’s meant to be will always find its way back to you, true? Find out in You Again: Love Has No Boundaries.

    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?

    Until one night she meets Ghost a bad boy rapper with a play boy image. A one night stand with him changes her life forever. Kevin (Ghost) Jackson is a bad boy rapper who loves the party lifestyle and dealing with different women. He never thought he would settle down, until he gets Angel pregnant and is forced to slow down. Everyone disapproves of his relationship with Angel including his mother who makes him choose. Embark on the journey with Angel and Ghost as all the odds are against them to find true love. Will they become a family? Or will they allow people to get in the way of their true happiness?

    After Todd hurt her to her core Mona-Lisa though she would never love again but when she met Delano her whole world did a tailspin. She didn’t quite know what to do with his love but a bad decision changed that. Todd had to learn the hard way about screwing her over but the streets teach their own lessons. What happens when old wounds are opened, lies are revealed, and lines are crossed? The streets of Atlanta just got hotter and it has nothing to do with the temperature. Will Mona-Lisa have to let go of both of the men she has loved or will she get to take that walk into the sunset? Heaven knows how their story will end but you better believe there will be hell all the way.

    Watch them fight for freedom and prove through it all that they are still HARD as Nails; in a game where you go big or get dead! Only the strong will survive welcome to Detroit Go Hard or Go Home!

    Her mama finds her dark skin repulsive, so she abuses and neglects her. Also, she constantly compares Dana to her light-skinned sister. Regardless of Dana's unconditional love for her mama, she still encounters a cycle of torment. Will mama finally realize that Dana is a beautiful person in spite of her dark skin or will she continue to spew those hateful words, "Mama don't like ugly?"

    Church, school then a little more church was her life. She wasn’t the girl to get asked on dates or even have a lot of friends. She mainly kept to herself until she was noticed by the one guy she had been dreaming about since she hit puberty. Deon was a force that Jess had no choice but to allow to come in and sweep her away. He was too charming, too handsome, and too tempting. He didn’t have rules and he didn’t let Jess’ young age stop him from getting what he wanted, which was her. Jess fought him off for as long as she could but finally gave in. Her life seemed to change overnight. She became confident. She was able to get the clothes that she wanted and be the girl that other guys liked and females wanted to befriend. Deon was her king and she just wanted to make him happy. She went against her parents’ wishes and everything she believed in to be with him and she would have taken on the world for him if she had to. He gave her everything she ever wanted and she found herself so wrapped up in him that she could see nothing else. Her fairy-tale soon turned into a nightmare once she learned she wasn’t the only girl he was loving. Next were the fights and the drama. Trying to leave Deon became a war that she wasn’t prepared to fight. What do you do when someone you love so much hurts you? How can you leave them when you can’t even go a day without them? Love is many things but it should never hurt. For Jessenia her life was nice until it wasn’t. She fell in love with a man that really didn’t love her at all and the battle to get back to herself wasn’t going to be an easy one. He said he loved her and she believed him. His type of love was pain most of the time and she started to bleed his love right out of her until one day she noticed the love was gone. To leave Deon, Jess has to find herself and find her strength. Will she succeed or will she forever be wrapped up in a man that really loves no one but himself?

     Lacey Franklin is the definition of the 21st century educated black millennial woman: classy, educated, career-driven but lonely. She is a senior copywriter working for a bourgeoning black Chicago advertising agency, but unexpectedly, her career comes to an end. Although blindsided by the devastating news, she quickly meets a new beginning with the prospect of finding new love. Derron Harrington is the founder and CEO of BeastCORE Studios, an upscale boutique gym located in the heart of Downtown Chicago. He's the walking epitome of everything a black woman wants in a black man: attractive, well-spoken, self-assured, entrepreneurial and seductive. Quintessential qualities every woman truly desires out of a man...that is until they discover the depth and darkness of a man's secret demons. Lacey meets Derron for the first time at his gym and is instantly wowed by his charisma and presence. But she knows little about the man (and his demons). As Derron attempts to pull her into his world, he also begins to unravel, losing sanity as his other problems come to surface. Read more in, "MY BOYFRIEND BEATS ME BUT I STILL LOVE HIM." One of the best African-American urban fiction titles for 2019! This is Episode 1 of a three-part series.

    It has proven to be exactly what she needed, when she needed it. It seems as though things in her life has finally started to look up until one moment changes everything. Lay-Lay is thrust right back into a world of stress and uncertainty. In her heart she thought she and Kyle could handle anything, but because of his stubbornness, she’s no longer sure. Albeit Kyle loves Shalaya and has waited on the time where they would be together completely things aren’t turning out the way he planned. With a love so passionate and real the two must fight together in order to make sure all of their hard work has not been in vein. Take this final ride with the crew we’ve grown to love as they personally demonstrate the real meaning of Love and loyalty.

    Getting ready to graduate valedictorian, she took pride in her smarts and still holding on to her virginity. She is the oldest of seven children and she was determined not to end up like her mother, whom she hated. When her best friend's brother comes to town for the graduation, she starts rethinking her decision to remain a virgin until she is married. One major factor is their nine year age difference. With only a summer in front of her she tries to get close to him. Will she be able to make him look past her age and let her in? Or will he string her along all summer?

    With dope boy ambitions, Rocky eats, sleeps, and breathes just to hug the corner of the block clutching on to kingpin dreams. Wish, the young ghetto princess, is a normal middle class teen born into a family filled with secrets. With her two best friends by her side she takes on life like a storm making the mistakes normal teenage girls make. Everything in her life is stable until young, handsome, Rocky swoops in stirring up a world wind of drama. From the moment Rocky laid eyes on Wish he knew he would make her his wife, but with him trying hard to create a name for himself in the game and the swarm of girls demanding his attention things between them become complicated. Fast forward ten years later things between Rocky and Wish are better than ever. The once adolescent couple that couldn’t seem to get it together are now considered hood royalty, the “IT” couple, relationship goals. Rocky has finally accumulated the amount of clout in the game that has him sitting high on his throne with Wish by his side. With the perfect woman, children, money, and all the finer things in life at his disposal Rocky consider himself hood rich, a person who started from the bottom of the barrel and has made it to the top. Jealous becomes an issue when women tries their hardest to push Wish out of her spot. When temptation hits, Rocky finds himself losing his family. Sick and tired of the infidelity Wish finds herself in the arms of another arms. What was once a solid foundation starts to wither away slowly. In this draw dropping stand-alone you will shadow the life of two young love birds through the beginning, middle, and current stage of their relationship. You will first hand experience the hard work, sweat, and tears it takes to be committed to someone. This dope ass love story will take you through the motions, you will either root for the couple to stay together or beg for them to stay apart.

    At a young age, being adopted by people the complete opposite of her complexion, she had a hard time growing up. Milani didn’t want for anything, yet, she felt empty inside, she was searching for answers, because nothing made sense to her. Until something changes her life drastically, causing her to be uprooted once again, and placed in the home of an unfamiliar face. Kaiszer Karter was the son of the infamous Kason Karter. He had been through a lot, and seen a lot at a young age, which made him numb to life. Being groomed for the family business since age thirteen, he never got to live a normal life. Growing up, he was always the relax, quiet, chill brother, who no one really paid attention too. After stepping up and providing for his family the only way he knew how, he starts to really get to know himself, and his aura completely changes. This is no ordinary love story, this is a story that can only be understood through taking a moment to walk in each character’s shoes. This is a story of two couples from completely different backgrounds falling for each other. You’ll get to know Milani, her best friend Toriyah but also the Karter Brothers, Kaizon and Kaiszer. How can two people, with completely different upbringings, have so much in common? The only answer to that question is that they were destined to be together, despite the wrath they encounter. But when it goes and gets tough, who’s willing to keep their feet planted and fight for the relationship? Will they be standing alone after the dust settles, or will they walk away from all the drama together?

    They say if your man isn’t your number one fan, then you definitely need a new one. Meet Paige, the epitome of a beautiful, independent woman. Blessed with a heart of gold, she is adored by everyone she comes across, except for the man she’s so deeply in love with. Being verbally abused and mistreated for having a little more curves than the average female, her self esteem is at an all time low. But what happens when she comes across a man that's crazy in love with all of her, inside and out; and gets a dose of how a woman is really suppose or be treated? Will she run into the arms of the one that loves her? Or, will she continue loving a man that doesn't? Meet Syion, the epitome of a great man. Working hard, paying bills and coming home to one woman is his definition of a real man. His daughter, and high school sweetheart of 12 years plus, are his world, Although, things seem perfect, they aren't. What happens when his heart goes astray, and the love he feels for his wife begins to fade away? Will those 12 years matter? The Secrets, lies, & deceit will leave you speechless. Get ready to experience a roller-coaster of emotions in this first installment of While He’s Sleeping She’s Creepin.

    Bells weren’t ringing, and spirits weren’t bright. She is stuck between a rock and a hard place. With a mother who has abandoned her motherly duties, Tiana is left with two mouths to feed. Tired of struggling, she is at her breaking point. Regardless of her current situation, she was going to spread some holiday cheer, and make the best out her situation. Benz McCall is the king of H-Town. Ready to leave the streets and the empire he built to his brother, he was ready to focus on the more important things- his daughter. When Benz was hit with a surprising event that left his heart in shambles, and him a single father, he vows to never fall in love again. To avoid dealing with his feelings, he works overtime in the streets. Benz never wanted to fall in love again, but all that changes when he meets Tiana. They realize they have a lot in common, and for Benz, that wasn’t a good thing. The feelings that he kept locked up were escaping. A change of events leaves Tiana to make a decision that will change the rest of her life forever. In dire need of a Christmas miracle, will Ol Saint Nick send Benz as one of Santa’s helpers, or was Benz the gift of all gifts? For these two, Christmas will never be the same.

    Once taking down Arnez, he is left to go to war with an even deadlier opponent. Maverick makes it his mission to destroy Genesis and everyone he loves. When his plan is set in motion, a trail of dead bodies are left behind.Caleb is torn between his love for family and the code of the streets. When he is faced with the ultimate betrayal, he has to decide to exact retribution or allow karma to deliver the ultimate consequence. Amir continues to seek his father’s forgiveness but it proves to be a difficult journey. Genesis isn’t willing to have mercy on his son after his deceit was the catalyst for putting his daughter’s life in jeopardy. When Amir receives his own life changing news, his father is the only one he can turn to. Will Genesis help his son or leave Amir to fend for himself?In the latest installment of the Stackin’ Paper Series, the game is deadlier than ever. Tomorrow is not promised and all you can ask is when you die, put your money in the grave.