When she is thrown into a dysfunctional homemade family, it’s like nothing she could have ever dreamed of. Going from an orphan to feeling like she has a place, a home and family; she grows from an adolescent young girl trying to find her place in the world. But when her relationship changes with her best friend, she quickly realizes that some things can never go back to how they were. Growing pains and other circumstances threaten their bond. And like the old saying goes, if you love something let it go… What happens when that theory is put to the test? Omri “Gage” Wilds is a smooth, cool, player type. His own past casts this dark shadow over his life that only few know about. Meeting and knowing Marley has been the one thing that has kept him sane over the years. At first, he can’t fight his feelings for her, and when he finally gives in, he begins to wonder if this relationship is healthy for either of them. In between, there is heartache and their journey seemingly comes to an end. Will they be able to leap the hurdles that obstruct their path to their hood fairy tale? Find out in this Standalone!

    One of these decisions involving the rugged and brash Pride. Pride is a man who has lost literally everything to Katrina and is still recovering from the unfortunate disaster that took place fourteen years ago. Unavailable emotionally, he runs the streets with an iron fist and no feelings on the surface. That is until he lays eyes on the curly haired beauty that is Zoli. Lines are crossed, chaos is introduced, and fireworks light up the sky. However, neither want any strings or attachments to the other, but carelessly create one that forces them together. Is this attachment strong enough to keep them together? Or will this be one big mess, creating another disaster? Crescent, Zoli’s best friend and a city girl at heart is at a cross road in her life. Stuck between being comfortable, or happy. A decision she’s put off for long enough until a careless thug steps into her life.

    Now at twenty-one-years-old, Galaxi vows to do whatever it takes to get her sister back where she belongs—with her. Galaxi is reunited with her sister but everything imaginable happens, leaving her having to make certain choices to ensure their survival. Those same decisions left her indebted to the sexy irresistible Pluto and he’ll stop at nothing to get what’s rightfully his.

    Gaining his trust took time and patience. Now, all that they have accomplished together, may be the end after she’s caught with the enemy, unknowingly. Fire is not only pissed off but hurt as well. Against his own will, he has caught feelings for Pure. The last thing he wanted to happen, but it did. Witnessing her with one of the accomplices who robbed him, put a bad taste in Fire’s mouth. It’s only one way he knows how to handle snakes...death. Zoni is left devastated, after finding out she and her sister, had been sharing the same man; without either of their knowledge. Talking about a tough pill to swallow. She’s conflicted between her love for Yurey and her loyalty to her sister. Do love conquers all? Or will she be forced to leave what her and Yurey once had in the past; even though it’s painful to do so?

    Pluto, Luna, and Moon each are feeling remorse thinking they had something to do with her stabbing. While Pluto searches for answers, Luna is battling her own demons when someone from her past resurfaces. New enemies are on the horizon to take what Pluto has worked so hard to build. Trying to keep his family safe is becoming inevitable, but he’d do whatever it takes to ensure their safety and get the justice Galaxi deserves.

    suburban. Good girls vs. bad boys. Legit vs. illegal. Loyalty vs. betrayal. All of these along with lies, deceit, and constant drama can be found in this epic African American Urban Fiction Finale by award-winning and best-selling authors Twyla T and Patrice Balark. Travel with Aubrey, Melody, Trigga, and Gino as they discover if people from polar opposite worlds can submerge deeply into a world they know nothing about and survive it in the streets of Atlanta. Find out if pristine good girls really can become hood wives and if Trigga and Gino can become the Rich Thugs that they have set out to be.

    Things had been going well until someone tries to come and take over what he worked hard for. Messing with his lively hood brings out the beast in him and he reminds people why they call him the king of the swamp. While things are changing in the streets Big Keeve is ready to make changes in his relationship. The only thing La’Asia was with him when he first started so he felt the need to keep her around. Kamerra trots into his life and has him seeing things in a whole new light. La’Asaia had sights on Big Keeve since they were younger. She always saw the hustle in him and knew he would make it big. She took the opportunity to sink her claws in him early and ride the wave. Now 6 years later she has the money, respect, and the man of the streets. The only problem with that is the secrets she has been hiding are threating to be exposed will be detrimental to her life. Kamerra is like any other good hardworking woman that wants to be loved. She thought she had that with her ex Brent, but he hurt her in a major way. Now her reason to live is the love of her life Collin who is 5yrs old. A man is the last thing on her mind but when she cross paths with Keeven she is Smitten. Not being able to shake the sexy man she explores a friendship with him. Things heat up between them and all is going well until something from her past sends everything spiraling out of control. Manuel (Maggs) has been running things beside his brother and friend for years. One rule he lives by is never commit and trust these women. He believes after he busts her down he must leave, and never once has he stayed the night. All that changes when a baby situation comes to play. Just as the idea of trying to make things work for the baby he gets the shock that sends him on a deadly mission. With all the lies, deceit, hurt, and danger will any of them make it out to tell the story? Go on the journey to find out if Kamerra will be Smitten by a Boss or die behind her past.

    From their desirable looks to their undeniable charm to their hefty cashflow all the way down to their charisma and their reputation, the Jewellz Brothers had women falling at their feet. A lot of women thought they had what it took to date a Jewellz, but they had no clue. Xion, Siyon and Sa’Kory Jewellz came with a lot of problems that an average woman couldn’t handle. Xion being the oldest brother, he paved the way for his younger brothers to follow in his reckless footsteps making them a reckless trio. But luckily for these three, they meet their match. In this story you’ll meet the women of the Jewellz brothers. They were all so different, but they had one thing in common and that was their love for the brothers. Ny’Kya, Jurnei and Hershae were best friends who had been through a lot and made it out on top. Unbeknownst to them they have something in common. They were all gone off a Jewellz thug Lovin. Little did they know it came with a lot of heartache and pain. When lives are threatened, and haywire erupts, it leaves some wanting to throw in the towel. Do they have what it takes to get through the tough times of being with a Jewellz? Or will they be begging to unhook themselves from the Jewellz spell and all the chaos that comes with it?

    The secret about Reese being Camryn’s biological father had gone on too long, and now it’s finally been revealed. How will something like that end? Sticks has been raising Camryn as his own for the past four years, so can he so easily just give her up? To his best friend at that. Then there’s Treasure. We are three books in to the broken-hearted girl series and baby girl still cannot catch a break. What’s going to be the final outcome of William and Treasure? Will William finally fess up to his wrong doings? Will Treasure’s mom, Terry finally believe her child after all of these years? In part 3 to the broken-hearted girl series, there are definitely going to be some broken hearts and Treasure took the biggest loss of everyone.

    Nice house, expensive cars, expensive jewelry and a promising career as a doctor. Aside from the infidelities that plagues her marriage, the biggest mistress of them all is her mother-in-law, Sylvia. Sylvia Pierce loves her boys with everything in her. She takes the term, “mother knows best” a little too serious. She hates anyone that comes into her son’s life and makes it her duty to tear them apart, by any means necessary but, unluckily for her, she’s met her match with Lyric. Lyric is feisty and cut-throat, holding nothing back when it comes to the people she loves. A good loyal friend and a ride or die wife for her man, but with a turn of unexpected events and the ultimate betrayal, Lyric is not sure if she’s able to hold it all together. Never in a million years did London think he’d be someone’s husband. Growing up with the mentality that he was “married to the streets”, he never dealt with someone so tough until he met Lyric. From day one, he knew she was special. Unwilling to share her with the world, he married her and made her his, but he soon realized that being with one woman man wasn’t an easy task. Although his heart belonged to her, he couldn’t keep his hands to himself and found himself hurting his wife on several different occasions. Buying Lyric expensive gifts was London’s way of apologizing, but the latest stunt may be the one to end them for good. Join Lyric and London on their journey through love, heartbreak, deceit and lies, all the while dealing with the MOTHER IN LAW FROM HELL!

    Embarrassed and humiliated, C’Yani runs out and straight into the person she least expects; Kim. However; things get chaotic and C’Yani has to find a way to escape the drama. But how can she when people are coming for her at every angle? Meek has done everything to keep his woman safe, yet; they still try to get her. One by one, he gets rid of them but his biggest problem seems to have dropped off the planet. Him and his family have searched high and low and nothing. That is until Kim plays the victim in a situation she caused. She tries using it to her advantage but not without consequences she won’t be able to escape. Teri comes to grips with the fact her and Shakim’s mother will never be friends. Sadly, Tionne can’t deal with her son’s choice and feel she’s being secretive and cheating on him. It draws a lot of tension between the mother and son, but when Shakim witnesses the hatred his mother has, nothing will stop him from making sure Teri doesn’t leave and his mom suffers. In this EXPLOSIVE finale, find out if C’Yani will stay in this Dangerous Hood Love or will she say enough is enough?

    Jared discovers that the person he has been doing business with has been keeping secrets, but the secrets he thinks are being kept aren't what they seem. What will happen when all the skeletons are revealed? Will Peyton be able to stand the heat and fight for her love for Jared? Will Shania be found in time? Who will survive this time in Her Baby Daddy; My Bae 3.

    Feeling like he's all alone in being betrayed by people who were expected to be loyal to him, Ricky soon realizes that the person who can understand his situation completely has been right by his side all along. Draylah too has her own troubles to face, the main one dealing with someone she thought she'd lost but has been able to reunite with. However, there is a big block in her road to bliss, and Draylah is beyond ready to take it out. Will the couple be able to continue to keep that undying flame of love burning, despite their hefty issues? Or will things finally be too much for the troubled beauty and her heartless gangsta? Also back for the final round are the other couples who are no strangers to difficulties and betrayal. With one couple seeking the ultimate revenge on those they feel have wronged them, another coming to an unfortunate and unforeseeable end, and the last finally realizing just what they have in one another, these unions will surely be tested one last time.

    Brooklyn has finally left her abusive relationship and is ready to live and enjoy the single life! She moves in with her mom who has never grown up along with her two little sisters Bronx, Queen, and Queen’s baby Jamaica. Brooklyn’s mom was obsessed with New York even though she had never been there. Keena is a beautiful plus size mother of two precious little boys Nasir and Truth, whom she loves dearly. Although her relationship with her own mother has been less than wonderful, she wanted to give her boys the motherly love that she never received growing up. Neither of the boy’s fathers are active in their lives. Nasir’s father hasn’t been seen since she was six months pregnant and Truth’s father is Chris. Chris is not the ideal father. He only claims Truth behind closed doors and he’s verbally abusive towards Keena. Chris is constantly putting Keena down about her weight as well as her looks. Chris is always quick to let Keena know that no one will ever fuck with her but him. Then there’s Zara who is the simplest of the three but has the worst temper of them all that gets even worse when she drinks. Zara lives the simple life, her parents died in a car accident a few years back and she was left a hefty life insurance policy, although she claims it wasn’t much. She doesn’t have to work, but she does spending most of her money at the thrift stores that she’s addicted to. Zara had it pretty good growing up besides the fact that she was confused about her sexuality. She likes both women and men not really have a preference of one over another. She meets a sexy young lady but is quickly left heartbroken. In steps Moe, a very successful business owner, Seunda an entertainment manager, and Rab, one of Seunda’s clients and very good friend that’s an upcoming rapper. They stepped into the lives of these women when they needed them the most not even knowing it. By no means are they perfect, but they know what they want and that happens to be Brooklyn, Keena and Zara. When tragedy strike’s they stay right by their side in their time of need, showing them that real men do still exist.

    Their great chemistry makes taking a man down easy work and they trust each other with their lives, each being the other’s ride or die. Beneath their stellar working relationship is a smoldering mutual attraction that has always been waiting to claim them both. When Bounce has a conflict with her and finds that his baby’s mama, Amina, may have committed a serious violation against him with a hot shot dope boy from the other side, he becomes obsessed with killing him before he has a chance of doing the same thing. When he finally rids himself of the problematic Amina, he and Eden finally get the chance to build something with each other that they’d each been searching for. They don’t realize it at the time, but that one confrontation with Amina sets off a chain reaction of events that will remold their lives for better or for worse, making them experience love, pain, and extreme loss, and Bounce will discover dark secrets hidden from him for his entire life. It’s hard for love to survive in the best of times… can it make it through the worst?