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Ain't No Wifey


Jahquel J. - 2014
    To wives, she’s a home-wrecking, gold-digging whore. But to their husbands she’s the best they ever had. To her family, she’s simply Minka: a girl whose mother swept her under the rug so no one will ever know about her or her absentee father. Minka lives the life most want: nice car, house and endless amounts of money. But is she happy? As always, when one door closes another one opens. Just when Minka gave up on love, she meets a Micah. Micah shows Minka that a man should value his woman and she was made to be a wife. While falling head over heels with Micah, will everything come crashing down when Micah finds out about her past? Or will Micah also have a couple of skeletons in the closet as well? Follow Minka down a road of finding herself. Will she ever find out who her father is or has he been closer to her all along? Will Minka finally find her role as a Wife or will she remain Ain’t no Wifey?

Neva Seen a Thug Cry


Tamala Cornish - 2015
    She lacked confidence and often shied away from everyone in the world except her grandmother and best friend, Noelle. The only time Simone isn’t afraid to shine is on the basketball court. Simone didn’t know the hidden beauty she possessed and probably never would have until she met Que. Que, a big-time drug dealer in the heart of Atlanta, had it made. He was handsome, wealthy and every nigga wanted to be him and every female wanted him. When he notices Simone, he makes up his mind that he has to have her. He brings out the best in Simone, all while keeping her a secret afraid of her interfering with his reputation. Will the unlikely pair find true love or will it lead to a devastating heartbreak?

Gunplay & LeTavia 2: Shawty Want a Thug


Leo Sullivan - 2017
    However, the time has come for him to get her back and he’s determined to have her as the lady by his side. LeTavia is on her way home from a difficult trip to the clinic, her first step to wash away her past, when she sees Gunplay for the first time in months, looking even more irresistible than ever before. He’s the same old Gunplay, the roughest kind of thug, but there is something else. The savage in him is even wilder than ever before as he struggles to fulfill his need to conquer New York at all costs. Can they put the past behind them and move on to be the couple they once were? Gunplay is a hustler in every sense of the word, and that fact has only grown over the last few months since he’s been away. With Cutta in prison, he puts in place his plan to dominate the entire city of New York, but the more he pushes on, it seems to him that he’s greatly underestimated his opponent. In the midst of dealing with the war he’s waging in the streets, he’s also dealing with learning to control his ruthless ways. So use to shooting first and asking no questions at all, his mental stability is put to the test. Will LeTavia’s confession about what happened between she and Cutta push him over the edge? Love and loyalty. These are both things that Gunplay & LeTavia crave. But can love and loyalty be intertwined peacefully and last amid the dark evils of street life?

Danity & Kayne: A Street Love In Miami


Antronette - 2016
    She's the owner of a booming private school in Miami, her relationship with her man Mitchell is promising and life couldn't be any better. Or so she thought. A chance encounter with one of her students' father turned her world upside down. She never expected to fall for the King of the streets.Single father, Kayne Grant is feared by many and wears his title as Florida's Connect proudly. He rules the state with an iron fist like any Jamaican Rude Bwoy would. Nothing moves period, without his approval. He has a lot of money, power and respect. He also has his fair share of women. But when he meets the beautiful, complicated and feisty Danity, who also happens to be the owner of his daughters’ private school, she gives him a run for his money.Follow Danity and Kayne on their roller coaster ride of a relationship. What happens when a good girl falls for a Rude Bwoy? Will she be able to tame the beast in him? Or will his many women and ties to the streets tear apart their perfect fairytale?

RahMeek and Bella 2


Mercy B. - 2015
    With trust being the foundation to every monument the young boss has built, forgiveness is an action that is few and far fetched. For once, Bella's beautiful tears and sensual approach isn't enough to unclog the the malice, despair, and harrowing contortion of RahMeek's heart. The fickle beauty is disheartened by his sudden departure, but refuses to fight for the legendary love of such a ruthless and negligent man. Reed and RaKeem, both young and zealous, undertakes a secretive relationship, even after Roc deliberately forbade. Reed finds herself in a whirlwind, doing things that not even her deadbeat mother would be proud of. Soon, the teenage affair spirals out of control, leaving Reed to wish that she'd listened to her brother. Spite, pain, vengeance, and grief pours out of this spellbinding novel, with the intentions of evoking every emotion in your being, leaving you to question... Did love trump all?

The Love of an East Atlanta Boss 2


A'zayler - 2016
    right? Because if it is then almost everyone in the world is insane. What person in their right mind would want to be in something that's only going to hurt them in the end? Why not just live life free? No love, no hurt, no nothing. All of those were thoughts of the infamous Sonic Red. That was until he stumbled upon the independent, tough, bad girl; Jet Limits. For a moment, he thought she was the one woman that could tame him, but after finding out the identity of the company she'd been keeping, he's no longer sure. Secrets and a bad temper was all there was to Sonic Red. He was the womanizing fighter that could have anything and anyone he wanted because of the reputation he built for himself. In the beginning, that had been intriguing to Jet, but now that he's finally opening up and allowing her to see the real him, she's ready to run for the nearest exit where he no longer exists. Being in love with a person that has a personality that's identical to yours may not always be a good thing, but it most definitely becomes a safe thing. With Jet and Sonic being so much alike, they're never blindsided by the other, always privy to what's next and prepared to fight until the end. Fall deeper in love with the bullheaded but passionate duo that not only refuses to lose against the world, but refuses to lose against their fight for love as well.

Falling For A Real Nigga 2


Kellz Kimberly - 2015
     Kayson rescues Zahara out of the fire, but is that enough to make Zahara wait to be with him? What started out as a cute, loving relationship turns into drama. Zahara wanted a real nigga, but is she strong enough to handle life's obstacles that are thrown her way? Yaz and Kori's relationship is rocky because of secrets that involve their exes when things start to come to light. Will these two make it to see a happily ever after, or will they call it quits before their relationship can ever really begin? The deeper the couples seem to fall in love the more secrets seem to surface. Let's not forget the Queen is back. Queen has a vendetta and wants nothing more than to see vengeance on the one person that hurt her the most. She is working overtime to let everyone know that the Queen is not to be fucked with. Dive in and find out if Kori, Zahara, Yaz, & Danger make it out alive or will Queen end up on top ruling it all.

When You Know It's Real : Siah & Noni


K.C. Mills - 2017
    She’s beautiful, smart, and owns her own party planning business with her best friend. However, that’s on the outside looking in. What most don't know is that she’s in love with a man who might possibly never love her back. Yosiah O’day is everyone’s dream. He’s basically has it all, looks personality, and an empire that he runs in a way that keeps his bank accounts laced and his adversaries envious. All of these things make him the star of every woman's dreams. Unfortunately, Yosiah isn't really capable of love, so he doesn’t commit. The closest that he has ever gotten to that is with Nonie. It's nothing for him to drop everything for her, and he will give her anything she asks for, with the exception of the one thing she wants the most, his heart. Kizzie is trying to have the best of both worlds. She’s in love with her boyfriend, Red, but in lust with her longtime fling, Jock. The balancing act is starting to get complicated, especially since Jock wants more from her than his secret weekly visits. Kizzie just can't seem to figure out who she wants the most. Red is stability and Jock is danger. Unfortunately, it might not be her choice to make because the line is being drawn and Kizzie will have to choose a side or Jock will choose for her. Running things side by side with Yosiah, Jock has enough on his plate, but Kizzie insists on complicating his life with her indecisiveness about their so called relationship. If he hears her say that he’s not her man one more time, he’s going to show her exactly what that really means. Problem is, she has him so wrapped up that he doesn't really know if he can truly let her go. What makes it worse is that he knows her man isn't worth the time she puts into him, but he can't be the one to tell her. Caught between what they want and what they need is truly making life complicated for these four. Add in the enemies who are lurking in the background and you have a twisted tale of love and war. Find out how it all turns out when they hit the battle field to square up and face off.

Karma and Santana: A Miami Hood Story


S Yvonne - 2015
    The secrets behind her family's true identity wasn't a part of the plan and neither was her falling in love with an upcoming dope boy. When Karma's world turns into a new life of blood, murder, and mayhem; eighteen year old Karma realizes that she's in too deep. Karma's life is spinning out of control as she realizes her innocence is gone forever and she needs to find her soul now more than ever to get through the darkness.

Q And Harlem 2: Blindsided By A Love Affair (Q & Harlem)


Shaytrece - 2015
    Q and Harlem had finally agreed on a place to relocate their family, but after the drama with the club, their move has been postponed until further notice. Even though Q wants to go legit and keep his hands clean, the streets won’t allow it. Harlem tries to help Q as much as possible, but with two children to look after and trying to make sure her family remains strong, Harlem doesn’t know which way to turn. Once she thinks everything has died down, she realizes it is just the calm before her storm. Presley and Nae are working out the kinks in their relationship and he is trying to hang in there with Nae, but doesn’t know how much more he can take with her insecurities about their relationship. Meanwhile, Preston and Rena are doing great until a tragic situation strikes their home and turns it upside down. Now Pres is dealing with two wars; one in the streets and the other at home. With all their individual chaos going on, a major situation happens that stuns the family as a whole and forces their hands into showing the world the true definition of family. Once the family is hit with the reality of the situation, all hell breaks loose, leaving them to wonder which way to turn next.

Lil Mama From The Projects 2: Love In The Ghetto


Mz. Toni - 2015
    She's pregnant by the man of her dreams and is surrounded by true friends and family. Things couldn't be better, but in Cherish's world all good things come to an end. Will she and Mega stand the test of time? Or, will Cherish's world continue down a road of turmoil?

Saved By A Kingpin


Chase Sidora - 2016
    Not only that, she is strikingly gorgeous, witty, and smart. But she is also damaged. No matter how many great qualities she possesses; Riley has ended up scorned by love time and time again. This time though, when love leaves her with absolutely nothing and she is ready to call it quits once and for all, she finds refuge in an unlikely place. Mason Moore is handsome, wealthy, and noble. But for every positive attribute there is an even stronger, much more ruthless quality hidden underneath the surface. Growing up the son of a street legend in Passaic, New Jersey’s Aspen Place Projects, Mase has been groomed for the street life ever since he could remember. So when Mase inherited his title of Kingpin along with all the burdens that came along with it when his father was murdered in cold blood he was up for the challenge. Along with his childhood friend Steele, Mase has prided himself on his ability to continue to build and grow the organization that was handed to him with ease… that is until money turns up missing and a new flame threatens to knock him off of his square. Riley and Mase hit it off instantly and seem to be made for each other but can they really trust the fairytale their connection appears to be? Is it real or is their love circumstantial? Are they entertaining the idea of something that isn’t meant to last? With both their pasts hell bent on being a part of their futures, falling in love with each other could cost Mase and Riley not only their relationship but also their lives.

Tandy and Bless: When Opposites Attract


Keshia - 2016
    That is, until she crossed paths with the sexy Bless during a home visit to follow up on a child neglect complaint. Sparks immediately fly between the two, and Bless does not hesitate to make his interest known. The only problem is, Tandy is afraid to live her life without being judged and criticized by her overbearing mother. Will Tandy succumb and give Bless what he wants, or will she allow her no good ex, Marquez, to come back into her life and cause more damage than before? Bless Puckett isn’t your average twenty-one-year street hustler. He’s a damn good father to his five-year-old daughter and loves her unconditionally. Since the age of ten, his life has been anything but perfect. After being bounced from foster home to foster home as a child, he is determined to guarantee his daughter the stability that he never had. When he meets Tandy, he immediately knows that she is the woman he has prayed so hard for. The woman who will complete his family. Bless could not resist the way he felt for Tandy, however, his age and both their occupations presented a challenge. Not to mention the meddling of outside forces determined to keep them apart. All Bless wants is a chance to prove to Tandy that age ain’t nothing but a number, and that opposites do attract. Find out if Tandy will give Bless a chance. Or will she let real true love slip through her fingers? Take a ride with these characters’ and see how this love story goes.This story will leave you with your mouth wide open and wanting more.

Shawty Fell In Love With A Hustla 3


Lucinda John - 2015
    When she realize that her judge is her mother, she is left wanting answers. Will her mother save her? or l will she abandon her like she did eighteen years ago? Finding Shantika in her burning house has Journi on beast mode. Thinking it's someone from his past he goes back to his hometown to wreck hovac. With bodies dropping left to right he is determined to figure out who's behind taking the love of his life out. What he does discovers has him question his whole relationship. Geek has everything a young boss could have except the love of his life. He settles for being with Tangi out of default as he sit around and watch Karrueche be happy with another man. Unbeknownst to him he's sleeping with the enemy and his life could be in danger in more ways than one. Join these characters on this final hectic ride where blood will shed, the truth will come to light, and hearts will be broken.

You Had Me At Hello


Leondra LeRae - 2015
    They both are traveling down two different paths in life but fate brings them together. For Breionna, it was love at first site but with Ziyon just getting out of a relationship, he's skeptical to jump into another. It doesn't take long before Ziyon realizes Breionna is exactly what he needs. But everything that's glitter isn't gold. Trust boundaries are broken and leaves both Breionna and Ziyon questioning if what they want and need is each other. Take a ride with this couple and find out if their love can withstand the trials and tribulations of life or if it's just better to let it all go.