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When A Good Girl Meets A Thug
Kelly Marie - 2016
He can have any woman he wants and women want nothing more than to be his queen; especially his accidental baby momma, Monae. The women he has encountered do not even begin to qualify until he meets Honey. Honey Unique Johnson is in a loveless five-year relationship with her boyfriend Jerome. They had the perfect, straight life together until he became a man of the streets. The sudden change and the street life is too much for Honey and she walks away. But then she meets Ky-mani and all is great until she finds out that he is none other than Law, someone who Honey has learned to fear. Can she look past the king of the streets and see the man inside? Can she overlook who he is, when she left her boyfriend for being a street nigga? Can Ky-mani find a way to hold on to the one woman he can't live without? Find out as you follow this unlikely couple as they battle with finding a way to merge their two different worlds together whilst facing off with snakes, family secrets, lies and betrayal.
SECRETS OF A KEPT BITCH
Ambria Davis - 2014
She had to fend for herself at a young age; life was hard from the get-go, and she must figure out a way to get herself out of the poverty stricken environment. Unlike other girls her age, young Mimi wants more out of life; she wants a way out of the ghetto. Fate intervenes on her behalf when she meets one of New Orleans’ biggest dope boys. She instantly falls in love with this mysterious stranger; everything in her life changes for the better and her future seems brighter. She will soon learn however, that being a hustler’s wife comes with serious consequences. Years later, Mimi decides to move to Atlanta, where she has it all; a beautiful family, fast cars, the finest clothes and everything that she’s ever dreamt about. How can a woman that has so much going for herself be so unhappy? With a man that’s constantly cheating and her past rapidly catching up to her, she must figure out a way to get all these secrets out in the open—without taking a loss. Take a ride on this roller coaster with Amina Washington and uncover the SECRETS OF A KEPT BITCH.
If Your Girl Only Knew
Kenya Moss - 2014
It was only natural that she pursue a career that allows her to analyze other people's business and get paid for it. The tables turn when she must decide between her job or loyalty when information told to her by one of her patients causes a life or death situation for one of her best friends. Natalie - Natalie and Lewis have been happily married for several years. Aside from his baby mama drama, their life together has been good. That is until Monica decides she wants Lewis for herself. Monica shows herself a viable threat by sabotaging, manipulating, and seducing Lewis. She is determined to get this man. May the best bitch win! Lyn - Three months away from her wedding date all hell breaks loose. The man she thought was her knight in shining armor is showing signs of major deceit. Derrick is staying out all night and behaving suspiciously. Lyn sets out to find out what he's up to. What she finds out turns her world upside down! These three friends cope through lies, betrayal, and continuous DRAMA. Get ready for a sleepless night. The drama is so intense in this page turner that you won't be able to put it down!
Can't Hide From Love: A Boss' Obsession
Bianca - 2016
That devil just so happens to be Trenae’s boyfriend of two years, Silas Jackson. Trenae is head over heels in love with Silas, but he only uses her for money while he turns to other women for his sexual needs, since Trenae doesn’t plan to give up the goods anytime soon. Blinded by Silas’s fake love for her, Trenae can’t see Silas doing any wrong in her eyes. When she meets Nahlij, Trenae just maybe forced to open her eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. Life for Nahlij has been one disappointment after the other. At the age of five, his mother abandons him, leaving his father to take on the responsibility of being a single father. On the night of his 15th birthday, Nahlij witnesses his dad be murdered in cold blood by a crooked cop who had a gambling habit. “Don’t let them get away with this shit,” were the last words his father spoke before he took his last breath, and Nahlij vowed to make the officer pay for the death of his father. Now at the ripe age of 30, Nahlij is an undercover killer, trained by his foster parents. Still heart broken and hurt by the abandonment of his mother, Nahlij has vowed to never love a woman out of fear that he’ll be left again. When he’s assigned to a mission in Tallahassee, Fla., Nahlij just may push his ‘no love’ persona to the back of his mind when he meets the beautiful Trenae Wallace. They say what happens in Rome, stays in Rome, but will that hold true for Nahlij and Trenae? Can one night with Nahlij make Trenae forget about Silas? Can Trenae make Nahlij forget about his vow to never love a woman and make him fall for her? Can’t Hide From Love will leave you on the edge of your seat, begging for more. The plots and twists of love and betrayal will leave you obsessed and possibly make you question…Who the hell can you really trust?
The Mob
David Weaver - 2013
He treats her like shit because frankly, she allows herself to be treated like shit. Discover what happens when an abused woman stands up for herself and fights. Take a journey with Judie as she takes on the task of overcoming being naive and weak, and embarks on her own personal journey of empowerment.
V.S.O.P.: A Very Special Love Story
Danielle Marcus - 2014
After being forced into teenage parenthood by a brutal rape at the age of 17, she turns to alcohol to numb the pain. Due to her addiction, her life seemed to have completely passed her by, including being a mother to her daughter. But after a health scare, she is forced to face her reality through a sober mind. Davon “Diesel” Jones was the player that had all the women falling to his feet. He’s a hood legend with stylishly good looks, lots of money, and an even bigger ego. But, when his playboy ways catches up to him, it ends in the tragic death of his fiancé and their unborn child. Over 9 years later, he’s still suffering the repercussions. Both Renee and Diesel had pretty much given up on having a normal life, and love even. But after fate brings them together, and submerge them into an explosive love affair there’s no turning back from there. So take a journey with this modern day Bonnie and Clyde. The depths of their relationship is electrifying!
Kwame & Kyhanna: A Youngstown Love Story
Chante Amor - 2016
With her older brother incarcerated, a drug addicted mother and a little brother who depends on her for everything Kyhanna had to grow up faster than she imagined.After an unexpected event takes place, the life that Kyhanna had grown accustomed in surviving in is literally thrown upside down and she is left to pick up the pieces alone. From the minute Kwame Patterson first laid eyes on the young bombshell Kyhanna he’d been determined to make her his. Even if he’s never been the knight in shining armor type, Kyhanna is that type of chick to make a young boss like him switch his whole style up. He’s decided to give up his player ways in order to embark on the love of a lifetime. But just because one decides to put their past behind them doesn’t mean that their past won’t come back to haunt them and soon Kwame finds himself in the middle of two crazy ass women who refuse to let him go.In Kwame and Kyhanna a true bond between two hearts are revealed along with every possible scenario designed to break them up…will true love prevail?
Diary of a Triflin' Bitch
Platinum - 2013
Brandy is a gold digger with a capital G! She doesn’t care whose man she sleeps with or goes after. Money was good and business was great until she decides to plot and scheme to set up the wrong person. Tip becomes pregnant, but by who? Her long time boyfriend or the Jamaican man who used to pimp her? Tracy is a good girl gone bad. She is head over heels in love with her first love. She doesn't know about his other life until its too late. Diamond is in love with her high school sweetheart and their relationship is great until she falls for someone else. When Brandy’s diary is found what will happen to their friendship? Will there friendship be able to stand through all the trials and tribulations life throws at them?
Turned Out by a Thug
Shameka Jones - 2015
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?
Food Stamp Bitches
Teresa D. Patterson - 2012
When Jocelyn throws the idea out there that they should start an exotic maid service, they jump on it. The business takes off with a boom and pretty soon, they’re no longer depending on the government for anything. Instead, they all have a new set of problems. Jewel’s fifteen year old son, Jamal, is smoking marijuana. How can she tell him to stop using drugs when she’s addicted to pain pills herself? Daphne’s sixteen year old daughter, Shirrel, may be a lesbian. What can she do to help her daughter when she’s in denial about her own sexuality? Serena’s seventeen year old son could be on his way to becoming a teenaged father. She doesn’t know how to connect with the three children she already has. Will having a grandbaby make her change her ways? Jocelyn’s twelve year old daughter, Breanna, is sexually active. Has her promiscuous ways rubbed off on her child? These four ladies learn being food stamp bitches is just a state of mind. What’s most valuable and precious are family and true friendships.
Loving a Jamaican Bad Boy
Tinera Latoya - 2016
They're in Jamaica, they are having fun and find new love interest.A trip that was supposed to be two weeks turned into a summer long trip, when the girls meet their love interest.Minah is the shy girl who doesn't know her beauty. She’s been the awkward pretty girl all her life. She's never gone to a party or even had a boyfriend. Minah is all about her school work and on the path to become a biomedical engineer. When Minah meets Kymani in Jamaica, she is letting go of the shy girl and breaking out her shell thanks to Kymani. Minah is slowly falling for him the more time she spends with him.Kymani is a girl’s dream. He is what every woman wants. Being the top Kingpin in Jamaica is the life he is living. Kymani have everything he ever wants in life, until he meets Minah. She is young, beautiful and rare to Kymani. He sets his eyes on her and on a mission to make her his. What was supposed to be a graduation trip to Jamaica, turns into love at first sight. Kymani would stop at nothing to have Minah as his woman.Back in America is Minah secret lover Jay, and older cousin of Keyariah. Jay has been in love with Minah, when she was the ugly ducking and not knowing her true beauty. Now that she has found her confidence and self esteem, Jay is willing to do anything to have her all to himself by any means necessary. Will Jay just let Minah slip out of his hands to Kymani, or will he fight for her love?Keyariah has been the wild girl all her life. Boys, partying, and more boys been her motto. She can't keep a steady relationship to save her life, and this has her second guessing herself. Is she worthy of a good man? Bad relationship after bad relationship has been her problem for a while. When she goes to Jamaica she falls for Tariq, best friend of Kymani. Will Keyariah find the perfect man in Tariq, or will he turn out to be like the other bad apples?Join Minah and Keyariah on their wicked roller coaster of finding that happy ever after love.
When It's Real It's Forever: A California Love Story
Ke'asia Morris - 2016
Almost too perfect. Her life takes a drastic turn when she loses the closest person to her, her brother Saeed. With her world turned upside down she has nowhere to turn. That is until…Gionni, never was one to wear his heart on his sleeve, finds it hard to control himself when Nielle is around. As the younger sister of his best friend, he knows that she if forbidden but when a tragedy forces them together will he give into his desire for her? Or will he just let the love burn.Is Gionni the love that Nielle has been missing? Will they form a bond that will be forever? In When It’s Real It's Forever, you will watch the journey of real love as it goes through trials and tribulations
Cold Heart Kisses: A Hood Love Story
Zarkia - 2019
This story deals with overcoming the obstacles that are thrown your way and persevering. What would you do if you knew the one person meant to protect you was the one bringing you the most harm? For Kahina Martel this question is very much her reality. The day of her mother’s murder changes everything for Kahina, a 17-year-old high school senior. She goes from being one of the top high school athletes in the state of Florida, to having her world turned upside down at the hands of her own father, Clarence Martel. The entire world looks on as Clarence gets away with murder and is granted custody of his only daughter. As Kahina adjusts to her new life she gains new friendships and relationships. Will these relationships help her, or will they turn her heart cold? Dive into part one of this enticing, drama filled African American Urban Fiction Hood Love Story.
A Bitch's Bad Side
Kawand Crawford - 2015
Lady Sondra and her family. Shortly after Lady Sondra is released from doing a ten year stint in Bellevue Mental Institution, tragedy strikes close to home testing her bad side and putting her on a vengeful mission for blood. Things go horribly wrong when she attempts to recruit her twin sons Rahmel and Jahmel to embark on a mission to build an untouchable drug empire all the while trying to keep her daughter Mahogany on the straight and narrow path. Lady Sondra is just one incident away from being sent back to the place she’s vowed never to visit again. Drama and betrayal send her spiraling down a dark bumpy road of no return. Get to know the Bells and learn all of the family secrets as you and those who betray Lady Sondra experience “A Bitch’s Bad Side”
Thug Lovin' Is The Best Lovin'
Tiece - 2015
She's smart and beautiful with a promising career. The only thing missing is someone special to share it with. Cheyenne longs to have a husband and kids of her own, but she's not sure which one of the two men in her life that can make it happen. Kylan is an unattached, bad boy with more women than he can handle. Even though he loves Cheyanne, his past makes it hard for him to settle down. Demarcus, on the other hand, is a family oriented father of two who is already married. No matter how much he professes his love, the broken promises and continuous lies of leaving his wife has started to play out. When lies are told and secrets are revealed, who will be the last man standing? Which one of the men in Cheyanne's life will show her that Thug Lovin is the Best Lovin & finally sweep her off of her feet?