She was born and raised in the ghetto, suffered a traumatic event in her life, graduated high school and college, only to remain in the hood. It wasn't that she didn't want to leave, it's just her mom refused to. Her love life is non existent, that is until the man she thought was her everything comes home after doing a bid. She does everything in her power to stay away. Her friend Roxanne convinces her to attend his welcome home party where flames are reignited once they see each other. However, there was a reason he was pushed out of her life and she shows up, after they reconnect and makes Honor believe things that aren't real. Noah, cheated on Roxanne and had a baby but the two of them remained together. Unfortunately, he made a decision with his outside child that he regrets and doesn't think his relationship will last. Roxanne does something that lands her behind bars and it makes things worse. Take a ride on this roller coaster with these couples and see who stays together and who walks away.

     God has a lot to lose after keeping his wife a secret from Reese all this time. He's in love with the beautiful, charismatic, highly educated doctor but once his skeletons jump out of the closet, he might just lose her forever. However, he's not willing to let her go so easily. But with someone out to destroy him and his empire, he might have no other choice but to surrender his love. Unbeknownst to Nas, he's in the middle of it all. The key to figuring out who's on a mission to take out the Taliban Gang is with him. From the moment he stepped foot onto New York soil, a domino effect of murders, lies, and deceit began. He finds out who his brothers are, but things only get worse from there. He also manages to get Vasii, the girl of his dreams, but what happens when he finds out she's the sister of an old fling? Will he be able to keep her? In the middle of the hailstorm, Young is determined to steal Alexa's heart. He's successful in making her fall in love, but there's just one issue... he isn't like most men. When he loves, he loves hard. Young honestly can't help his possessive ways, given the circumstances, but Alexa may not be ready for it. Then again, she's just as crazy about him as he is her. They're both keeping secrets in the meantime... secrets that could get somebody hurt. Who are the DeLeneau Brothers, really? And are the women they're in love with who they claim to be? Everyone will be shocked to realize they've been dating so close to home. But more importantly, love can blind you from snakes. Who's going to mow the grass and reveal all? Find out in The Plug Next Door II...

    True love is something that Peru has never known, and had become quite desperate for, until finding Dulani. He’s more than the man that he’s promised to be, and Peru finally feels free enough to welcome her happily ever after, only to find out that it’s not going to come as easy as she’d hoped. With bitter and scornful ex’s resurfacing from their past, it seems impossible for the couple to find their fairytale ending. They’ve given their relationship everything they’ve got, but with all of the drama circulating around them, the couple is afraid it won’t be enough. Finally, back on track, and regaining all that he’s lost, Key is on a mission to get his girl. Garren, the feisty, and vibrant young nurse that’s nurtured him back to life, has been in Key’s corner every step of the way, and he’s ready to make her his. However, he’s not sure he can. With a stubborn and ungrateful husband in Garren’s path, Key’s efforts are going unnoticed. Although he’s showing her his heart and everything that it entails, Garren is still afraid to let go. When it seems as if all else is failing, Key loses hope. It isn’t until a mystery woman unintentionally interferes with his plans, that he’s able to prove to Garren that her heart is indeed safe with him.

    However, Cartier ‘Carti’ Townsend have no plans on slowing down. His climb to the top, where he reigns as the King of Miami, hasn’t been easy. After the loss of his pops Cartier Sr, Carti made a vow that losing his father to the streets wouldn’t be in vain. True to his inner New Yorker, Carti runs the streets of Miami in a fresh pair of wheat timberlands and with an iron fist, destroying any and everything that gets in his way. Along for the ride is his Cousin, Bryson, and homeboy Mack. These relationships, which are the most important to him will be tested. You know what they say, more money more problems. Nothing could have prepared Cartier for the test he would face when the love of his young life, re-enters his life. Cadence Robinson, is Carti’s dream girl, the one he didn’t realize he missed until their path’s crossed again. With everything in her life going according to plan, Cadence has no interest in reliving the past with Carti. At least that’s what her brain says, but, the strings of her heart is playing a different tune. Dior got more than she asked for when she took on the role of being Cadence’ best friend. With her career reaching new heights all Dior is focused on is securing the bag. Getting involved with Bryson was never apart of the plan, but when she fell, she fell hard. What can the streets offer a girl who had her life all planned out? Mack has his hands full with Demi. Their relationship is rocky. But even while dealing with the downside of being together neither of them wants to let go. At least not until they feel they have exhausted every option to make it work. However, before they can choose to get it together or forget it forever, will tragedy strike and decide for them? In their own way, they each find that the streets ain’t for everybody. Even the King faces Checkmate.

    For years Boss Lady Inc. held down Thug Inc. and took no shorts or losses from anyone. With them all being retired it’s a new crew with new issues and of course the relationship drama that goes with it. Cut from a different cloth the new breed of Boss Ladies will have to Boss Up and show that with Legacy Inc. is where they belong but are they worthy of the title. Being a Boss Lady sounds good but it’s a title earned and not given. As much as Tahari wants to train them she knows that you have to have the heart for it. The ladies have to find their place in a Thug’s Heart. In this installment of the Thug Saga the ladies will learn that being a Boss Lady isn’t just about standing next to your man in battle. It’s also about being able to get over hurt, pain, and betrayal that he causes. They will learn that even when it hurts the most women have to Boss up and roll with the punches no matter what and thats the definition of a real Boss Lady.

    Romeo looks at Mia's situation as betrayal. To him she's sleeping with the enemy. Now locked up and having time on his hands, Romeo devises a plan to take over Murder's empire. While on his mission, and feeling hurt and betrayed , Romeo find himself falling for one of his newest employee, Leeann. Mia's world began to turn upside down as she try to wrap her head around Murder and the secrets he's been keeping along with the new love interest in Romeo's life. The hurt becomes so unbearable that it pushes Mia to the point of no return. Battling with his heart and head Romeo has to decide whether to help save Mia from herself or if it's just best to cut ties and move on with his new woman, the one that held him down. Who will end up on top? Murder or Romeo? Will Romeo ever Find out in this twisted tale of lies, deceit and murder by best selling author Lucinda John.

    She does any and everything he asks of her and more from whipping up his work, to making drops. But nothing she does is ever enough and when she catches him kissing another woman she sets out to get some payback. She wants to hurt him the way he hurts her and she has the perfect person in mind but before she can set her plan into motion, Tone throws a curve balls that literally knocks her off her feet. He proposes, and now Kairee can finally have the wedding of her dreams until Tone's side chick makes an appearance and ruin every thing. Hurt, Kairee runs into the arms of an unlikely ally that turns her world upside down. She's been with Tone for years but this new guy is exactly what she's been missing...or is he ? Will she go running back to what broke her or will this new man change her life in ways she never imagined? Find out in..My baby daddy the dopeman.

    She is determined to be successful, even if it means sliding down a pole to make ends meet. Though she never has plans of becoming one of Atlanta’s top dancers, she is left no other option when her parents are left paralyzed after a car accident. Knowing that she has mouths to feed and bills to pay, she knows that she needs to make fast money. Her motto is – she needs those bills to pay her bills – which she strictly lives by. Hennessi prides herself on the fact that she doesn’t have to do anything out of the ordinary to make it to the top. However, this is the exact reason she is envied amongst other dancers. If her status isn’t enough to cause envy, Bucks forcing himself into the picture really exposes how envious other girls can be. Jarvis ‘Bucks’ Banks is the owner of an elite car dealership. He definitely earns his street credentials, but he wears the businessman title so much better. In his spare time, he goes down to Magic City for entertainment. There, he lays eyes on Hennessi. Every man knows that Hennessi is off-limits, including Bucks. Since Bucks feels like he is not the average client who frequents Magic City, he feels he’s above the rules. After a few private dances, Bucks is ready to take things to the next level with Hennessi. There is just one problem, Hennessi and Bucks are both taken. To him, taken is simply a title that can be changed at any time. For Hennessi, it is more than that. She values her relationship with her high school sweetheart – Andre. Even still, Andre isn’t enough to stop Bucks from pursuing Hennessi. Sometimes, all it takes is that one person to show what you’ve been missing out on. Will Bucks win Hennessi over with his consistency or will Hennessi stick with the man she’s loved since a teenager?

    Meet Lyric Jones; she’s a gun-toting, fist slanging, spoiled, beautiful girl with ambition to match. At the tender age of nineteen, Lyric married the man who she just knew she would want to spend the rest of her life with. Fast Forward four years into their marriage, and she’s not so sure if she feels as she once did. After a spontaneous night out on the town with a friend, she meets the infamous Block Boys, and from there her entire life changes. The Block Boyz are not to be tried, and have the game on lock, with no plans of letting go anytime soon. Ahmaud Franks, one of their leaders, isn’t one to be messed with. He’s confident, no-nonsense, and in control of his life, except when it comes to matters of the heart. For him, getting women isn’t a problem, but getting one who’s loyal and true deems to be an issue. Although he appears to be a playboy, he’s content with having one thoroughbred on his arm. However, he doesn’t want just any woman. She would have to be one specially made for him. Kelis was once lost until she ran into Mike. Mike was a Block Boy with boss dreams that fell in love with the lost beauty. As Mike’s pockets grew so did his appetite for other women, and Kelis doesn’t know how to handle it. With more money comes big egos, and Mike’s head has grown the size of a hot air balloon which causes him more problems than he’s prepared for. Although he loves women of all shapes, colors, and sizes, there’s only one who has his heart. However, his selfishness is bound to cost him more than just his money. Cuffing a block boy is proving to be one of Lyric and Kelis’ most onerous task. Will the thought of love and loyalty get them through all the lies, lust, and secrets that come with being affiliated with The Block or will it all be too much for either of them to handle? No one ever said cuffing a Block boy would be easy!

    The past has definitely thrown a hard and fast curve ball for these two crime families. How will Nailah and Geronimo deal with the revelation of Nadia not only being alive, but that she has been in jail all these years? As much as it seems to only affect the Kahns, when family secrets, lies, and deceptions are revealed, The Youngs will have to deal with the lies of the past and the hurt of the present. When harm is brought to the families, it unleashes the beast in the elders. Creating savages out of Nailah and Baltimore, and leaving the new generation of The Youngs to try to keep things together. One thing for sure that the past can not change is how the Kahns and The Youngs will ride for each other as well as the connection that Nailah and Sage share, but what else can you expect with A LOVE SO STRONG? L

    New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks’ The Longest Ride follows the signature formula that his fans have come to expect and enjoy. It’s a story of old love and new love, tragedy and loss, hope and dreams. Ira Levinson is an elderly gentleman who has suffered a terrible accident that has left him trapped in his car. Ira Levinson has lived a full life during his ninety-one years. He served his country in World War II. He successfully ran his family business until retirement. He accrued one of the most valuable private modern art collections in the world. And he loved, truly loved with all his heart, spending a lifetime with his adored wife until the day God called her home. This companion to The Longest Ride also includes the following: • Book Review • Story Setting Analysis • Story elements you may have missed as we decipher the novel • Details of Characters & Key Character Analysis • Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed • Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols… • And Much More! This Analysis of The Longest Ride fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.

    They were the eldest of the James/Santos offspring who were all either siblings or cousins and ranged in age from infants to early teens. But, now that the three boys were older, they had to face real life issues and responsibility. Lil Q’s name had already been run through the system due to the parents of his first puppy love, Jyla. Now the majority of his summer vacation was spent going back and forth to the courthouse trying to clear his name. Cons’ vacation was spent on his new career, but he later finds himself walking the footsteps of his father. Cons was a go-getter and had been that way since he could comprehend that people catered to children. Once Cons’ career blew up, he also figured out how much it brought attention from his peers, be it good or bad. Now that Cee saw how much drama had come into his family from his little brother and cousin, he chose to keep his feelings for his best friend at bay, not knowing that she liked him too. Cee, Cons, and Lil Q all knew the rules of the James and Santos family. Now that they were older, their parents felt they needed a little more freedom, but would it all be taken away after their parents learned just how much chaos surrounded their children?

    Milli is in love with being a family man, but can't help but to think why Kelsie doesn't want to give him a baby. Kelsie is still dealing with the emotions from the last time she was pregnant with Milli's baby. Will this cause them to drift apart? Or will Milli pull his pants up and be there for his woman like a man should be? It's no secret that Kelsie and her mother have a strained relationship. When Shanny reveals something from her past, will this bring the mother and daughter closer or push them further apart? Marina isn't giving her granddaughter without a fight, even if that means dragging Kelsie to court to gain custody of her granddaughter? Will Marina get what she wants, or will she end up being hurt in the process? Michelle is so ready to give birth to her baby boy and marry the love of her life. With her hormones driving her crazy, she doesn't realize that she's pushing her love away from her. While she prayed for the blessing she's been receiving, is she scared? Will Michelle end up losing everything she has ever wanted because of fear? Patsy is back and ready to begin her life without Mello. While she handed Mello the divorce papers months ago, he's still stalling. Although she's tired from fighting with Mello, she's happy that she can count on her friendship with Walt. What happens when Walt wants to take things to the next level? Is Patsy ready for that, or will she walk away? Mello is going down a down hill spiral that he can't seem to get out of. To him, everyone's his enemy. With Kenyetta on his nerves, he starts partying hard. That is until Choc andrews walks into his life. Although they build a friendship, everyone can see that there is more for these two friends. But, Choc is hiding a secret that can either make or break Mello. In this finale, everyone gets their definition of their happy ending. Sit back and get ready for part 5 to this amazing series!

    Love wasn’t something she yearned for, but when she crosses paths with dangerous rude, and sexy Sensay Giordano by chance, he immediately made her reconsider and throw caution to the wind. After years of dating, going through a breakup, and rekindling the flame, Neicey is ready for more but knows deep down the flame they recently re-lit will be dimmed by the skeletons in her closet. Though she planned to take the secrets to her grave, they’ll have to be revealed and pulled from the minuscule section of her heart she hasn’t given up to Sen. With a mouth so reckless, slick bun pulled to the top of his head, and a pocket full of money to pull any woman he pleases, Sensay knows for a fact that he’s that guy. Cocky in his attempt to woo Neicey out of the lace thong he met her in, Sen didn’t struggle a bit. Neicey was just the amount of woman he needed to help calm him down, so he thought. After struggling with commitment, and getting his heart broken, Sen cleans his act up and has been on good behavior since. But, being good can only last for so long. Especially when a man’s heart is involved. Two damaged, hothead lovers on a mission to win each other’s hearts over completely, realize that they are more dysfunctional than they thought. Laughs will be shared, tears will be shed, and some hearts will be broken in this riveting, heart throbbing standalone novel. Though love conquers all, handing your heart over to someone in hopes that they’ll mend it comes with consequences. Ones that love can’t withstand.

    That is until someone foolishly decides they want to try him by coming for his family. The beast is awakened inside of Jules, and with no hesitation, everyone from the old crew comes together to help Jules make things right. Though she tries to be understanding at first, it all begins to be too much for Lyric, and her marriage is threatened. Jules is trying his hardest to have everything under control, but some things are even out of his reach, and he soon learns that the consequences of living the street life are all too real. Jacques is happy for the most part, but he wants something different. Normally good with resisting temptation, it takes Jacques one moment of bad judgement to slip into something that was easy to get into but hard to get out of. Jacques loves Kymani and doesn't want to hurt her, but he wants to have his cake and eat it too. Will he come to his senses before Kymani decides that she can't take any more?