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A Hustler's Promise 3


Jackie Chanel - 2014
    They're experiencing life like they never knew was possible. From the safety of their gated community, their world is copacetic. Until news from home rocks their world. Released early from prison, King's only mission is to regain control of the throne and take care of the people who crossed him. And Washington Heights knows there are only two people who can make that happen. Loyalty is tested, friendships lost, and the strength of Jaicyn and Rayshawn's relationship is questioned. When the smoke clears, who will be left standing?

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...

Heaven Sent :The Reunion


Tynessa - 2015
    Secrets are revealed, friendships are crossed, and relationships are being tested. Ali has been holding on to a secret that might just cost him his wife and right hand man, Zylen. Will all be forgiving? Or will Ali find himself alone with no one to turn to? Zylen and Heaven might seem to have the perfect relationship from the outside looking in, but once again their relationship is being put to the test. When it’s all said and done will love conquer it all and Heaven continue to be Zylen’s Heaven Sent or will it be the end of a love that was supposedly meant to be?

Through the Fire: A Standalone Novel


Latoya Nicole - 2018
    What u go through in life doesn’t define you, it’s how u go through it!!! Life has a way of showing you that you are harder than you give yourself credit for and Melody was about to find that out for herself. Already down on her luck and living in her own personal hell, she was shown that before things would get better they had to get worst. Only for Melody, they would get a whole lot worst. With her back against the wall she runs to her first love, music, for the escape that only it could bring her. After one life changing song selection at karaoke, Melody feels like her luck is finally changing for the better and decides to focus solely on her way out. What she didn’t expect was for happily ever after to come to such an abrupt end. In a world dominated by men, Melody realizes that the top is overcrowded and there isn’t much room left for her. Rap legend, Shocka never took no for an answer. Hailing from the streets left him with the mind frame that anything was attainable if he set his sights on it. With the streets behind him and a baby on the way, his focus should remain in his music but Shocka wanted what he wanted. And he wanted Melody in the worse way. Like the perfect lyric over the wrong beat, Melody showed Shocka that even when you see potential in something, that doesn’t mean it’ll go the way you plan it. Sharing a love for music isn’t enough for the pair, as one soars to the top of the charts and the other is left clawing their way back from the past they escaped from. What happens when the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t really a light, but flames threatening to burn everything that you cherished down?

My Babydaddy, the Dopeman


Chloe Je'Nore - 2017
    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.

Diary of a Triflin' Bitch 2


Platinum - 2014
    How will she overcome the depressing thoughts of knowing she will die? Diamond finally got rid of Jay and has moved on in life. She has found love but will it cost her more then she bargain for? Tip is still missing in action. Who is the father of her baby? Is she alive? Diamond, Tracy, Tip, and Brandy are back in this page turner with more drama than ever! The turn of events get wild and crazy and they all have to get over the obstacles of life. Who will come out on top?

We Both Can't Be Bae 2


Twyla T - 2017
    She was successful with not getting caught up; until she carelessly sent photos to Phebe and they got back to her husband, Malcolm. Once he got news of her infidelity, he rushed home and tried to kill her. Was he successful in his attempt? Keith has been Cameron’s secret lover for some time now. However, his fiancé Phebe is tired of playing house with him and wants a ring. Will he marry her or will he dump her and play second to Malcolm forever? Charlotte, Cameron’s sister has always been envious of her and never really knew why until Malcolm helped her put pieces of her life together. How long will this love triangle last before someone gets hurt? Secrets and lies keep spilling and it’s another crazy, sexy, and dangerous roller coaster ride that will either make or break Cameron.

Ain't Nothing Like A Brooklyn Bitch 3


Kellz Kimberly - 2015
    Seeing how he keeps fucking up, he ends things with Royal once and for all. Royal doesn't take the news of Pharaoh ending things so easy and ends up finding comfort in the arms of another man. With all the drama that seemed to follow Royal and Pharaoh; Emerie and Ace have stuck by their sides making sure that they always bounced back. Emerie and Ace's relationship is fresh and new with everything going just the way Emerie likes it. Ace on the other hand thinks things are moving too slow. Will Emerie and Ace's relationship survive this little rift or will they sink before they can even swim? Will this Brooklyn Bitch leave her childish ways in the past so that she can be the queen her king deserves? All these questions and more will be answered in the last installment of Ain't Nothing Like A Brooklyn Bitch. Just remember that it's all fair in Love & War.

That Bona Fide Hood Love: Fire & Pure 3


Dymond Taylor - 2020
    To Fire, that’s equivalent to blowing his brains out. He’s not standing for that; no matter what. He let it be known to Pure, that there is no out, and they’re in it for the long haul. Pure thought she saw it all when it comes to Fire, but she hasn’t seen nothing yet. He’s desperate not to lose his family, and is willing to go all out before he does. Zoni comes to her senses and realize she isn’t ready to completely throw away what her and Yurey have. She’s madly in love, and in this case, she feels love conquers all. But showing up to Yurey’s place unannounced, reveals something she wasn’t quite ready for. Something that a little more than love, is needed to fix things. Trouble finds himself battling with his feelings towards Jumma. He’s not sure what he’s feeling but the one thing he does know, is he wants her to remain in his life. He also knows Jumma wants more, and tired of being in the friend zone. But, it isn’t easy being committed to one woman, for Trouble. And Jumma refuses to waste time on a man who doesn’t know what he wants. Seeing that Jumma means business, Trouble has to decide whether the countless amount of women, is worth losing the one woman he’s ever really cared about. In the end, only the couples who love is truly Bona Fide, will remain standing after all they’re about to face.

A Hip-Hop Love in Hollywood : A Rap Fairytale


Barbie Scott - 2019
    A young lost soul that is rescued by her Prince Charming after torment from her past life. Let’s meet our guest. 18 year old Blake Bailee who was abandoned by her mother and giving up to a pimp at the age of 15, is here to tell her story. Blake can you give us more details on your story and how did your love affair come about? “Well my mother traded me in for drugs when I was 15. I was giving to a pimp name Lenox. For years I sold my body until I was arrested. I did 2 years in jail so when I came home Lenox felt It was best I dance in a club. So I began dancing and on one of my many nights, a known rapper by the name of Yung Baby came to the club. Yung Baby was the hottest rapper in Cali and let’s not forget how sexy he is. Every girl in the club wanted him. I think every girl that crosses his path is smitten with him. Of course I felt I didn’t stand a chance, so when he summonsed me to his VIP I declined. Not giving up, Baby wouldn’t leave me alone and eventually I fell putty into his hands. One night in the studio Olivia Luv, his artist, couldn’t get her melody together so I called myself helping her. Yung Baby was blown away by my voice so he kept me on the track. Which is our hit song Ghetto Cinderella. Everything began to move so fast and It’s like I had become a celebrity over night. But, of course all good things must come to an end. Secrets about my life started surfacing and in a matter of one social media post my world crumbled down on me.

Flexin' on My Ex With A Boss 3: The Finale


Jenica Johnson - 2018
    The pain that Bash and his mama put her through turned her heart cold but she still had a soft spot for him. Yah-Yah does what every strong woman should do and that’s glow up to show him what he’s missing. Once she gets Bash completely out of her system, he tries to pry his way back in, and Yah-Yah is having a hard time being in the same space as Bash without getting her feelings involved. Bash was shocked when his ex-fiancé Esha walked back into his life and interrupted what he thought he had going with Yah-Yah. He’s forced to make decisions that most men shouldn’t have to make. Being the nice guy, he lets Esha back in his life. Bash finds himself battling with his heart until he’s forced to make a decision that some may not like. With his mama in his ear, he does exactly what is expected of a mama’s boy. Not only is he playing with his heart, but he’s playing with the woman he loves heart as well. Love is different for everyone but can Bash continue to love the woman he wants without anyone getting hurt? Take the final ride with Bash and Yah-Yah as they battle the world for each other’s hearts.

Dirty South Divas


Kia Jones - 2016
    Life hasn’t been easy for any of them, but they have always had each other. As troubles rise, cousins, Divine and Malina are presented with an opportunity that changes their lives. Twin sisters, Nyssa and Neiman, meanwhile struggle through the consequences of past and present misdeeds. One thing is certain, these Dirty South Divas are not going down without a fight. Follow the four women as they walk through the valley of shade, greed, violence, sex, money and drugs.

A Street Legend and His Ridah 2


Ebony Diamonds - 2017
    Desire never imagined that her cousin could be so grimy, but for every action, there is a reaction, and the consequences of Ja’Mya’s actions could be deadly. Chy is happy to learn that Julisha had stayed loyal despite the issues between them, but his peace offering comes back to bite him at the worst possible time. Now, he is in danger of losing everything that he has built with Desire. Feeling that love has failed him again, will Chy try to hold on to Desire or return to what he knows? Meanwhile, Chaz is still lurking and causing trouble for Chy in any way that she can. Realizing that Desire really does have Chy’s heart, Chaz decides to take things up a notch. If Chy can’t be happy with her, she refuses to allow him to live happily ever after with anyone else.

No Matter What


Nicole Jackson - 2019
    When you want what you want no matter the consequences things can get quite sticky, and a young Nunnie will find out the hard way!

Covered In Your Love


Nique Luarks - 2017
    She's been through some of the darkest times, but has always managed to tough it out and come out on top. Despite the sadness of her tainted past, Ryan finds happiness in Quan...even though their relationship may seem dysfunctional to others. Not only is he the love of her life, but he's the best friend she's ever had and the only family she has left. When Quan's selfish ways puts him in a position to je opardize everything they've built and how far they've come, Ryan must decide if their love is worth fighting for or if she should just throw the towel in. To Jaime, love is just another four letter word she avoids at all cost. For her, putting up emotional barriers is a sure way to protect her heart and keep her sanity. Though resiliency is the foundation of her life, hurt still runs deep in her soul. Meeting Nas, however, knocks her off her square, and before she can catch herself, she falls for his charm, wit, and undeniably good looks. Stuck in between following her heart and trusting her gut instinct, Jaime finds herself trapped in a web of uncertainty.