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This Could Be Us But You Playin' 3
Cachet - 2016
She finds out that the happy life she once thought she lived was nothing but a façade when it comes to light that her fiancé, Deondre has been anything but faithful. Not only has he been cheating, but he had been doing so with the people who are closest to her. Overcome with grief from the shocking new information, Dominique lashes out the only way that she knows how, and finds herself in a world of trouble. As she’s carted off to jail, she reflects on her life and decides that she is through playing the fool. The only problem is, Deondre isn’t used to losing, and he doesn’t plan on letting her go that easy. Kaleb is tired of playing the backup boyfriend, and choses to step away and allow Dominique to work on her family life. Now single, he realizes that he was a fool to put his love life in jeopardy over something that he knew deep down would never be. Like all men he wants his old thing back, and tries to repair the relationship that he had with Tiera. When she reveals that he is going to be father, Kaleb vows to right by his child. Things are great between the two of them, until Dominique comes back around. Will Kaleb keep his word and stay away, or will his love for her cause him to lose everything?
Save Her For Me: A Love Story
Bree - 2016
He was sent to live in New York and instead of gang banging, he made gun dealing his occupation. Now six years later, he’s back in Chicago and ready to finally capture the one who got away.Nadia’s whole world revolves around her three-year-old son. All she wants is for her no good baby daddy Corey to get his life together and be there for her and their son. She has put up with so much from him over the past couple of years and is ready to call it quits. However, she feels the need to make things work with him for the sake of their son.Will it take for all of Corey’s secrets to start unraveling for Nadia to finally let go? Will Nadia give up on Corey and run right into the arms of Juelz on her own or will she do everything in her power to make things work with Corey?
Lil Baby Ridin' For A Hitta: A Standalone Novel
Myia White - 2017
For reasons beyond her Blue can’t seem to get his life together and love her the right way. She has hope for her relationship until Blue becomes more of a hassle instead of her man. Blue’s inconsiderate ways drives her into the arms of a friend. Blue secretly sees this friend as competition cause Blue knows he can’t compete where he doesn’t compare. Trench is a hustler that has life figured out but not without a couple of war wounds. He focuses on his money and finding ways to improve himself. Out of the blue his life is turned upside down when his friend needs his help. Knowing better than to get his heart involved he’s left wondering how does he get his peace of mind back. With Anika finding a new love interest in her friend Trench, Blue is left on the outside and he’s not feeling it. He has a plan and if Anika doesn’t get with the program he will do everything in his power to make Anika Suffer the consequences. Lil Baby Ridin’ For a Hitta is about finding the right person to ride for and showering them with your love. Don’t get it twisted though because anyone who stands in the way of Lil Baby Ridin’ for her man will meet the Hitta himself and be left breathless.
Issa Hood Love Story: Riley & Chance
Yona - 2018
Her mother and brother’s death, alongside her father’s drug habit, keeps her from living life to the fullest. Saving herself for the right one and staying out of harm’s way for her seemed to work, but that all changes when she meets the guy begging for a chance to be in her dull life. Chance is your normal hood boy; fast money excites him more than anything. He takes everything serious and his always ready to go to war mentality is what keeps him in trouble. Crossing paths with Riley was never in his plans. Riley felt she would never find love, especially from someone so handsome, so kind, so settled; life has become so perfect. In her eyes, everything is beginning to fall into place for her loveless life. Riley quickly realizes how fast little problems can be blown out of proportion and made into major complications. As situations grow, becoming a victim to someone else’s problems take its course. Will Riley be able to handle the new life she has entered or will she leave it all behind her? Will she find her hood love or will the hood snatch love away from her, again?
Came A Long Way: A Philly Love Drama
Yo Loni - 2017
Because of his lifestyle, Rafiq Harris is pegged as a womanizer. In the eyes of the media, he is the reigning champ of scandal. But, behind closed doors, he's far from the dog that he is made out to be. With so many women chasing him, he only has eyes for one special lady. However, getting the prize isn't as easy as he expected. Soraya Jones isn't impressed by his money and fame, so Rafiq has to step outside of his box to bag his queen. However, it's not so simple when he has a host of women all chasing after the same thing… his money and his heart. Deanna has been down for Rafiq since they were in high school. She knew what she was getting herself into with him from the start, but, she felt she was entitled to his heart once he was ready to settle down. However, Rafiq doesn't see it that way. Kendra was hired as his publicist, but, she finds out the hard way why you can't mix business with pleasure. Brandi is what you call the bitter baby mama from hell. She hasn't gotten over the fact that Rafiq have moved on and now he only wants to do right by his daughter without the drama. However, if she can't have him, no one else can. Last, you have Soraya, the one that got away. Thanks to his mother, Vanessa, after their one night of pleasure, he didn't see her again until years later and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make her his queen. How will Rafiq handle all the drama coming his way with the women in his life? Came Along Way is a classic tale, filled with drama, love, and deceit. It's sure to heat up your kindles and leave you thirsty for more. One-click your copy and get in on the drama!
When A Savage Meets A Queen
E. Shanie - 2017
She doesn’t take anything from anyone & always demands respect. Knowing her worth she refuses to let anyone treat her in a way that she doesn’t deserve. Taking over the family business is something most people yearn for but not Zamor Ford. He moves to NY to take over a business that isn’t really what it seems. With advice from his cousin Zamor is determined to make a name for himself and leave his mark on the empire state. Wyatt has nothing but love for his cousin & has his back through thick & thin. But when things change on the business side they also change in his relationship. His girlfriend Yadira senses a shift in Wyatt & starts to second guess everything. Her suspicions don’t only effect her and Wyatt they effect Di’Jana & Zamor too. Will it all come together or will it get worse before it gets better?
I Got A Detroit Thug For The Holidays
Khadijah J. - 2018
Two completely different people yet, somehow, they’re like magnets and compel to one another. Kiari had been through a rough life of being teased, mental and verbal abuse along with betrayal from someone she’d never expect. When someone from her mother’s past pops up and makes both her parents face the truth her life changes drastically for the better. The only thing Ja’Capo knew how to do was to be himself. He had been dead broke, homeless, and had his heartbroken by the women who were supposed to love him regardless of anything. So, he felt no emotions for women, aside from his sister until he met an angel on earth. Not knowing what to say or do he tried his best to push Kiari away but she doesn’t budge easily. After a night of her life almost being taken, she vowed to always look out for her knight and shining armor no matter how mean he was to her. But a person can only put up with so much. What happens when Kiari finally gets fed up with Capo’s heartless ways? After separating from each other despite their undeniable chemistry, will they find their way back to one another or simply pick up the pieces and move on?
Incapable: If I Fall In Love Again
A.J. Dix - 2017
But, being a woman in a male-dominated field, there was no room for 808s and heartbreak, so Dej shook that hurt off and continued to work to be one of the best on-air sports broadcasters that Oakland has ever seen. Meet Saieed Bishop, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, with his mother and older brother, Semaj. Since he was able to hold a ball, Saieed had dreams of being in the NBA. And now, at twenty-six, he’s finally living out his dreams, and feels like he has everything he could ever want, until he meets Dej. Something about the dark chocolate beauty pulls him in, and he works overtime to make sure her heart didn’t turn to ice. Dealing with an overprotective mother, and a schedule that doesn’t leave much time for love, can Dej and Saieed overcome these obstacles as a couple, or is the scale tipped too far against them?
In The Presence Of A Thug: Never Felt Love Like This
Queen Keishii - 2017
You try to avoid it at all costs. For six people, they will learn that love may be attainable and it may be like nothing you've never felt before. Buddah lived by the motto, "Fuck 'em and leave 'em in the dust. He caught himself slipping five years ago and it left his heart and trust broken, indefinitely. For a while he thought this, but soon when he encounters Massika, it will have him wondering if he could love again. Massika's heart was not in it to be in love. All she was focused on was her career, friends, and family. When she encounters the very rude and handsome, Buddah, things will change. Will she embrace that love could be in the air or ignore all of the signs? Adreena has lived a tragic life since she was younger. With love, it has always been a miss. When she feels like love has finally reached her in the form of Banks, she will have to do some serious soul searching. Will she be able to see true love or will she let the problems in her life blind her to the possibilities? Banks was a heartbroken soul who finally found the one in Adreena. Will the many tests that come in his way stop his quest for love or will he overcome the obstacles in his path? Mona was never one looking for the love of a man to make her feel better. She was scared to put herself out there because she didn't want to experience heartbreak. When Bailey comes along, she doesn't know what to do with herself. What would she do when he comes along and tries to show her the love that she deserves. Will she run away or actually realize that love is the thing that she had been running from the whole time? Follow these twenty-somethings as they go through many hurdles and obstacles as they experience love, heartbreak, and everything in between. Will they find love or will they forever be alone? Find out in this gripping story of love, sex, drama, and violence.
Leather and Wood: A Ganton Hills Novella
Aubreé Pynn - 2021
Issa Hood Love Story: Shampaine & Savage
Tina Marie - 2018
But, beyond the perfect outside laid a damaged heart and reckless soul. A life filled with murder, pain, and secrets made Shampain the woman she was today. If a man wasn’t furthering her gold digging career, then she had no use for him. At least, until she met Savage. He became the one she wants, just because, but will her past allow her a chance with her future? Savage was all about hustling until his bank accounts couldn’t hold anymore. He was ruthless in the streets and, when it came to his money, nothing else mattered. Savage had never come across a woman who didn’t want to be saved by him, loved by him, until he met Shampain. She had a name in the streets, but he still wanted her. But, would the guilt he carried from his past allow his brother to ruin it all?
Secrets In Love
AlTonya Washington - 2016
He was a sought after young architect. She was a struggling college student. He was sensuality personified and she was undeniably intrigued. Amon wasn’t thrilled by their ten-year age gap, but he found Patrice impossible to ignore. For a time, she forgot her past. She forgot that in college, there were always back doors that resulted in secrets best kept hidden. Those secrets would haunt her longer than she could ever imagine.
Bella and Braxton: A Hood Love Story
Jan'a Sullivan - 2016
Hattie and Tommy done had babies again." Growing up in the hood of Covington, KY wasn't so great for sixteen year old Labella Jones. Living in a world where you have to teach your self how to be a woman because your mother's minimum wage job takes all of her time isn't so easy. Fighting everyday to overcome teenage jealousy and bullying because you don't fit in with the "it" crowd was a ritual for young Bella. When a harsh situation brings Bella and Choc, one of the most popular girls in school together, Bella learns how to love herself for who she is even with dirty clothes, nappy hair and all. Waking up everyday knowing that to the world you're nothing but to him you're everything made a big change in Bella's life. Meet Braxton " B", struggling to make it out of the hood but falling victim to the only resource available in the hood "drugs" to survive. B makes it a priority to teach Bella the true meaning of "Love your self first or no one will" while still trying to find himself. Being a black man coming from poverty they expect you to fail and thats exactly what the police is doing even if they have to play dirty to keep there statistics going. When feelings get involved, rumors are spread will Bella and Braxton be able to survive to tell their "hood love story?"
That's All Me
Cion Lee - 2017
Even though, he's book smart, he can't seem to leave the streets alone. He's his dad's protégé, and perhaps better than him. Ja’Keem met Camilla Jones their freshman year at UBR. From that fateful day, they’ve been inseparable. He can't seem to leave her alone, either, but that doesn't mean he's ready to be tied down. Ja’Keem refuses to put a title on what he and Camilla have, because he’s enjoying the college lifestyle, as well as the streets. He has the best of both worlds, and doesn’t see a reason to change. Camilla is no lame, though. She knows her worth, and demands her respect. However, when it’s all said and done, will Camilla be able to say “that’s all me” without looking stupid?