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From the Projects to a Rich Thug's Mansion 3
Sonovia Alexander - 2017
Her love for Finesse is challenged along with her cohorts' loyalties and trust. Betrayal shows its ugly head from the ones she holds dear. She finally crosses paths with her mother and her vengeful stepfather, and now she is stuck with determining if she even wants her mother in her life and how far she wants to allow a relationship with her father. Swiss has managed to redirect the police and their investigation to another– but her enemies are still trying to bring her down. How much more is she willing to take before she explodes, seeks her quiet revenge, and retaliate in the most extreme manner? Best-selling author, Sonovia Alexander, keeps you on the edge of your seat as she comes to the end of this gripping series. Find out now if Swiss will meet her goals and survive the mayhem, betrayal, chaos, thug's rampage, and the bitchness that is at the forefront of her life!
Honor Thy Boss: Love Ain't Easy
Charmanie Saquea - 2017
When the only woman to ever steal his heart goes against him, leaving him to become a single father, Boss puts all his emotions, time, and focus on his daughter and his empire. That was until he just so happens to run across the young, sexy, and ambitious Choyce. Sharing a similar story, Choyce was also forced to become a single mother at a young age when the father of her child switched up on her. She had no interest in finding love and just wanted to accomplish the goals she had set for herself. Falling for the sexy, dominant, and sometimes callous Boss, was nowhere in her plans, but you can't help who you fall for. Will these two broken and guarded people be able to put their pasts behind them and form a love that no one will be able to penetrate? Or will the pain from previous betrayal cause them to push one another away? Take a journey through the streets of Detroit as Boss and Choyce show us that dealing with love is not as easy as some may think.
Expecting The Prince's Heir 2
Alecia J - 2021
Nicholas Sparks: Series Reading Order & Checklist: Includes The Notebook, The Choice, Calhoun Family Books, Jeremy Marsh Books, and more
First Look Book List - 2016
It gives you Nicholas Sparks’s complete book list, including series books listed in order.* FREE with your Kindle Unlimited subscription* Automatic updates with each new book release (if you have automatic updates enabled)* All series titles, short stories, and stand-alone works are included in the listEASY TO USE ON YOUR KINDLE1. Tap open just like other books on your Kindle to see the list of book (much more convenient than searching through websites and hoping they are up-to-date!).2. Keep track of the books you've read by using your Kindle’s highlight feature.AUTOMATIC UPDATESThis list is updated each time Bella Andre releases a new book.* Kindle Unlimited subscribers: Get your updated list by simply returning this First Look Reading List to the cloud. When you need it again later, retrieve it and the updates will be available.* Buyers: Turn on Auto Updates on your Kindle (and make sure Whispersync is turned on so you don’t lose your highlights and notes). Amazon will keep your list updated to the latest version.COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE: This is a title list, in reading order. No portions of the books mentioned have been reproduced here other than short synopsis which is in compliance with the United States Copyright Office circular 34.
Falling For A Real Nigga 4
Kellz Kimberly - 2015
Kori has a very difficult decision to make. She's in love with two men that have both proposed to her. Yaz was the real nigga she fell for from the start. However, Yaz allowed non factors to come in and wreck havoc on their relationship. Kori ultimately found her safe haven within Zane. Zane is everything Kori wanted Yaz to be. Zane brings out the happiness in her that she has longed for. Kori will have to look deep inside her heart to figure out which guy she will want to marry. Just when it seems like everything is going good for Zahara and Danger, people from Danger's past start to pop up. Danger has to figure out who is coming around for the right reasons, all the while trying to be a family man. But, with Zahara by Danger's side how could he ever loose? Take the final ride as all the loose ends get tied up in this crazy drama filled, love story
Charmed by a Prince 2: A Hood Fairytale
Mz. Lady P. - 2018
This time around it’s more emotional than ever Charm met Prince when she needed him the most. He came in like a thief in the night and stole her heart. She wasn’t expecting his love because in her mind nobody wanted someone with a past like hers. However, Prince showed her that she was worthy of his love and so much more. Life for the couple was great until Majestic revealed that Prince had a hand in Shiloh’s death. Still reeling from that Charm can’t deal and goes into hiding. While away she gives birth and keeps it from Prince. He’s definitely not happy at all and going crazy not being able to find her. In this installment both Charm and Prince have a lot of soul searching to do in regards to their relationship. The couple realize that It’s hard being in love when you’re in a battle with your mind and your heart. That added with unforeseen forces that don’t want them to be happy. It’s going to take more than the Love they have for each other to overcome the issues that’s hindering them. Follow the Hood Prince and his Good Luck Charm as they embark on a Hood Fairytale like no one has ever seen.
DEADLY TEMPTATION
Ny'Chel Dior - 2014
Unfortunately Damon is caught up in a love affair. Damon feels so much guilt from cheating on Janet that he does everything in his power to get rid of Love', the sexy distraction who he can’t resist. Love' has other plans because she always pops up at unwanted times and it’s like she’s almost stalking him. Love’ does not understand why Damon doesn’t want her because of what she looks like. Strange things cause Janet to think Damon is crazy after he confesses about his cheating ways. Is Damon really crazy or is he caught up in an ordeal that not even he can see?
A Staten Island Love Affair 2
Jahquel J. - 2019
With her own situation, she’s trying to decide if she feels like taking on Rucka and his baggage too? Kenya held Rucka down his entire bid and even risked her career for him. When he got out, she received not one call from him. Finding out that he’s back in the city, she’s ready to see exactly what, or who he has been getting into. Orlan has a past that he has failed to tell Mirror about. After Ronnie blurted it out in front of everyone at Dymond’s birthday party, he has a lot of explaining to do. The question is, will Mirror allow him to? Or will she cut Orlan off and decide to raise their child alone? If that isn’t enough, Orlan has been hiding a secret that could end his friendship with Hudson for good. Will he finally tell his best friend something he’s been hiding for years? Or will he continue to keep his mouth shut about the situation? As Maliah and Teck grow closer, she can see herself with him. With Staten stepping back, she’s allow to fully put herself into her relationship and raising her son. What happens when she finds out that Teck might have some ties to her family after all? Get ready to take another ride to Staten Island in this explosive sequel.
She Got A Thing For A Dope Boy 3
Tay Mo'Nae - 2018
Not only is she at risk of being a single mom but her mom is still single handling destroying her life.Levi is battling mixed emotions when it comes to Neveah's pregnancy and an unwanted guest isn't making his decision easier. Will he be able to man up or will he let his past issues block him?J-Roc is also left with a tough decision concerning his wife and Josie isn't sure if she can stand by his side during it. J-Roc feels like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders and he doesn't know which way to turn. It doesn't help that Josie has a secret that's revealed and has everyone looking at her sideways. Now J-Roc is left questioning their whole relationship.Ice is having a baby. The only problem is it's not by Kyleigh. With trying to keep Kyleigh in the dark Ice is starting to feel the pressure of his secret weighing down on him and has to make a choice when it comes to telling Kyleigh or not.Kyleigh is still having doubts about her relationship with Ice and is struggling to save face in front of everyone. She wants to believe he's changed but when she keeps taking blow after blow she starts to think it's to give up. In this jaw-dropping finaleThe Feds have finally closed in on the guys, their relationships are at risk, and secrets are still threating to tear them apart. Will these couples be able to keep their relationship above water? Or will they all sink?
After Everything I've Done For You: A Chi-Town Soap Opera
Nicety - 2015
Despite his past infidelities, she pushes hard to make it work. A night of snooping brings out a few secrets that could destroy their love forever. But someone in her corner might be willing to take Bianca's pain away if she let's them. Damita Paxton had been dealt a bad hand. After losing her job and being forced to move in with her cousin, Bianca, she tries to start her life over and begin a new. But a secret that she left back in Atlanta not only threatens her happiness but her life as well. Sunset Richmond is in love with a man who may never love her the way she loves him. With two kids on her hip, all she desires is to be a real family. Is she doomed to being the side chick forever? Will anyone be able to find the happiness they so desperately seek or is this a setup for failure?
Defined by My Curves: Falling for a BBW
Tyanna - 2018
She never thought she would be a victim of disrespect and betrayal but one day her wonderful life is turned upside down. Being faced with a decision of playing the fool or being strong Genesis chose her strength. Packing up and moving away from her friends and family she didn’t look back on the situation that could have broken her, but didn’t. They say the grass isn’t greener on the other side they wrote the story of Cole Benjamin’s life. After breaking up his happy home he begins to doubt the decisions that led him to his new life. The stress of Cole’s situation has him looking for a way out only to find he is trapped in this bond he created. What will he do when he finds out that getting his feet back on the ground may mean breaking all the rules? Demonte’ Collins is living large and doing big things. All he seems to be missing is a family to share his good life with. Monte’ is over the women who just want to pop it for some cash and who are addicted to just a good time. When he was about to give up he meets his new neighbor and finally finds a woman who holds his interest and maybe his heart. Suddenly his personal and business life intertwine and he will find himself fighting to save the love he never thought he would find.
Fallin' for a Beast 2: Charisma and Ethic
Cherice Harris - 2018
Snakes aren’t known to run in packs, but when Ethic finds out there’s more than one in his camp, things get shaky. The only way to rid his camp of the serpents is to chop the head off every dude moving funny, and that’s something Ethic, nor his right hand has an issue doing. They say to be a man’s peace, and he’ll give you the world, but what is a woman to do when she needs peace of her own? Unfortunately for Charisma, just when things start to fall into place, the inevitable hits. With tear stained cheeks, she looks to Ethic to be that peace. Can Ethic be her peace while dealing with a storm of his own? Divorce is never a happy ending, but Gunna is fighting to see the silver lining. With all the street mess he’s dealing with, he’s adamant about finding someone he can call his own. Not letting a good thing go bad, he puts his faith in love, hoping it wouldn’t let him down for the second time.
I Fell In Love With A Real Street Thug 3: The Finale
Pebbles Starr - 2016
It sort of just happened, but the two cannot deny they were meant to be. Unfortunately, the enemies that they share think otherwise and will do just about anything to separate their union. Will this unlikely couple make it out unscathed despite all the odds stacked against them? Or will they crash and burn before their relationship fully takes off? Kylie thought she was safe in the arms of her new man, until she found out that he was just like all the rest. A criminal and a liar. If things aren't complicated enough in her life, they really begin to get interesting after Tino's best friend takes an interest in her.
Keeping the Secret 2
R.M. Johnson - 2011
What is there left for him to do to prove his worth, but try to enter the drug-selling game full-time? He’ll need help and convinces himself it should come from no one other than Kimmi, the girl who told the secret that got him busted in the first place.Practically at gunpoint, he forces Kimmi to ride along while he makes drug stops and hand sales.But Kimmi doesn’t go easily, considering she has problems to solve of her own. She tries everything in her power to keep her mother’s new, live-in boyfriend, Jerome, from creeping into her bedroom at night and having his way with her. He feels entitled since he gives money to help pay the household bills. To earn the cash Jerome donates, in hopes that her mother will kick him out once she realizes they can make it on their own, sexy, curvaceous, 17 year-old Kimmi, places an escort ad online and risks rape and losing her life more than once. In between trying to fight off the sexual advances of her mother’s boyfriend, and riding the hot blocks of Chicago’s South Side with an aspiring, big-time drug dealer, Kimmi discovers the most dangerous thing she’s ever done, is try to stay alive.
Treat Me Like Somebody 3
Nikki Simms - 2016
After finding out that once again the love of her life had taken advantage of her heart, Jaz packed her things along with her daughter and left town. Sick and tired of his games, she was ready to move on and with the help of a certain someone, whom was making it more and more easier by the day. That is until Jaz found out about Jordan’s kidnapping. Rushing back to town, she runs into the arms of a very depressed and saddened Justice. Battling between the love she still has for Justice and the growing feelings she has for her new flame, she finds herself in one tight situation. With dealing with the fact that Jordan is actually missing, Justice does whatever he has to, to get his son back. From killing to ripping the city to shreds, he still come up empty. It seemed like everything he did, he was doing for nothing. His son was missing and his girl left him. After fighting hard to try to win Jaz over, nothing seemed to work. He did everything in his power to get her back but when he finds out he has a long lost brother; he starts to question her loyalty. Not only did Jaz know about it, but he finds out that she was in between his sheets. Mya and Harlem had been through a lot. After finally getting rid of the problem at hand, they were finally happy and living together stress free… or so they thought. While battling with demons, Mya finds out she is pregnant with the devil’s seed. She was torn between honesty and burden; she doesn’t know what to do. It was either tell Harlem the devastating news or go against what he believes in and have an abortion. Which should she choose? Harlem is fighting hard to protect his family and to keep them as safe as possible but when the past and old love ones comes back from the dead, things take a turn for the worst. Join these two couples and few others in a jaw dropping roller coaster ride as they battle never ending secrets, lies, deceit, and treachery! Will they be able to battle whats being thrown or let it destroy everything they’re trying to build? Find out in part 3 of Treat Me Like Somebody!!