Some people choose to give up on love altogether while others continue to search for it. Others find exactly what they think they’re looking for; the right one, the one they could love forever. Then just when they think the love of their dreams is coming true, they find out that they’re “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”. Tymir, a.k.a. Bear, is a 26-year-old ruthless- hustler from Philly. He’s a certified-street King with one true love, his money. Although he has a few women in his life, love and relationships are not an option. The females in his circle each have roles to play but wifey isn’t one of them. When he meets Desiree Williams he finds himself drawn to her in more ways than one and for the first time in his life, he can see himself falling in love. Bear decides to break his own rules and gives Desiree the attention and affection he knows she deserves. When the other women in his life notice all the attention he’s giving her, drama, mayhem and chaos break out. They become women on a mission to teach Bear and Desiree a lesson. With one woman willing to sleep with the enemy in hopes of revenge and the other willing to take down any woman that stands between her and Bear; Desiree and Bear’s relationship is not the only thing in grave danger. Desiree Williams is a 24-year-old college graduate stuck in a hopeless relationship with her baby’s father, Antoine. Determined to make a bad situation better, Desiree stayed with her man even after she discovered he’d been unfaithful. Loyal and true to her word, Desiree did everything within her power to make things work and she thought it was until Antoine hit her with the ultimate surprise; leaving her heartbroken again. When she meets Bear she finds herself falling for his charming ways and street appeal. She decides to give him a chance to see if he could be the one to treat her right and give her the real love she’s been searching for. As things between the two of them get deeper, enemies will emerge, Exes will rise from the ashes, and life-altering secrets will be exposed. When the truth comes out will Bear stay with Desiree and prove that he’s the real man she needs or will he crack under pressure and turn out to be “Just Like the Rest of 'Em”? Find out in this drama- filled romance by Dani Littlepage.

    

    From the intimate moments between family and loved ones to the edge of your seat secrets, lies, and betrayal, you’ll be taken on a drama-packed ride through the streets of Mississippi. Twyla T’s incredible urban writing and deep character development allows you to really feel (and almost see) what the character’s in the book are experiencing. Twyla transports you into a world on the streets where secrets, lies, love, and betrayal are rampant. But what’s more important, survival or love? My Shawty: An Original Love Story Overview Nicole had her hands full, trying to raise two teenage boys in the mean urban streets of Chicago. Her nephew and her son were trying to do the right thing but trouble seemed to always find them. After her son, Babyface is shot and his best friend is killed, Nicole sends her son Babyface and Nephew to Jackson, Mississippi to live with her mom as a way to give them better opportunity and a fair hand at life. She figured that down south had a slower pace and Big Mama would be able to keep an eye on them. While down south, the duo continued to go down the same path that they were on in Chicago. While pretending to work decent jobs and go to school, once the sun went down, the boys found themselves in the streets, trying to become the drug king pins they craved to be. Meanwhile, Chyna Patterson had finally graduated high school and was ready to live life her way. After doing everything her mom always wanted, she decided to attend Jackson State University, going against her mother’s wishes. Her mother decided to cut her off financially, leaving Chyna to fend for herself. Instead of folding, Chyna made a decision to do what’s needed to survive. In the process, she met Babyface and their two worlds collided. Chyna wanted into the street life and decided to ride alongside Babyface, determined to prove that she could be the Bonnie to his Clyde. But when competition threatened Babyface’s reign in the streets, was Chyna ready to do what was necessary to survive? Or would the streets and all the secrets it held be too much for this couple?

    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.

     All Kanati Dawson wanted was to work for the boss and then go home to be with the love of his life, Sunni Hamden. And then his patience was tested in one act of disrespect. The moment Law saw Kanati’s girl he knew he had to have her. Being a man who is accustomed to getting what he wants, Law plotted to steal her from him despite his closest comrade’s advice. “Leave her alone. Kanati feels like trouble.” If only Law listened. After going across the country to steal Kanati’s girl in the middle of the night, Law unknowingly brought hell like he never imagined back to his hometown. Before long blood poured and bodies dropped as Kanati and his villain’s descended on Baltimore with one objective in mind…revenge.

    She has been with Sean for 5 years and he continues to hurt her. Sean knows that Layah is wifey material but he can't seem to stop cheating on her. He slips up and now has unwanted ties with a jump off and Layah leaves him for good. Layah meets Milz who stops at nothing to show her she should be treated like the queen she is. Will Layah continue to be a doormat for Sean or will she let Milz show her what it would be like if he was her man?

    Family over everything. Or are they really? For the Young siblings, they are all they got. For 18 years old Mecca, the well-being of her two sisters and little brother is the only thing she is focused on and worried about. Graduating Valedictorian of her high school and getting accepted into every college she applied for, getting a secondary education is the last thing on Mecca’s mind. After a chance encounter to help out a total stranger, Mecca takes a risk that could separate her from her siblings. But will this risk serve as her downfall or a way for her to elevate their circumstances? For 17 years old Danielle, surviving her daily hell has left a bitter taste in her mouth, giving her an “I don’t give a dayum” type of attitude and mindset. Along with Mecca, Dani looks after her baby sister and brother, trying her best to keep them safe and fed. However, she carries a dreadful secret that eats away at her beautiful core, creating a rift between the bond she shares with her big sister Mecca. While everyone else is living their best life in nice clothes and shoes and with food to eat, the Young siblings do whatever it takes to survive the next second. When one tragedy hits, it seems like gasoline is poured on it, extending it to more areas of their lives, causing colossal damage in its quake. Will the Young siblings be able to hold on to each other and choose siblings over everything? Or will their struggle consume them, destroying their close knit relationship? Survival mode, painful secrets, contested love, blind agendas, and familial betrayal can be found in best-selling author Patrice Balark’s debut series, From Ratchet to Riche$, under Twyla T. Presents publication. Warning: This is a series, so this book contains a cliffhanger. Book one is highly intense, gritty, and spine-tingling, leaving the reader anxious for the next part.

    Fuck Me. Those are words that Dakota “King Dangling” Jackson likes to hear. He earned his reputation during his porn star days, but everything they say about him is true. He’s a beast in the bedroom. Always has been. Always will be. But has he met his match? Along comes Skyy, and she’s not like any other woman Dakota has ever come across. She doesn’t want love. She just wants to cum. And Dakota was the perfect man for the job. But, somehow, sex always leads to something else. Someone always wants more. But both Dakota, and Skyy, have other lovers in the picture and none of them are willing to give them up without a fight. In this sexy, fast-paced read, find out if King Dingaling will ever get his Queen.

    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.

    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?

    This is especially true when it comes to sisters. Meet Kalice Micheals, a 25-year-old once successful tv personality turned home health nurse for her mother. Kalice, also known as Kay, was once an up and coming journalist for CNN with an expensive New York penthouse, and taste to match. However, once her mother Betty is diagnosed with cancer, Kalice gives up her dream to move back home and care for her. Back home in Memphis Kalice is forced to face all of her old demons and the tormentor who turned her into an introvert, her older sister Malika. Malika, the bougie and stuck up sister, wife, and mother of two, wastes no time reminding Kalice why she is loved and she is not. The only problem is, after a brief argument with Malika, Kalice discovers the beast within her and sets out to get revenge on the one who hurt her the most. Kalice knows that the perfect life Malika pretends to have is just a façade and she formulates a plan to shatter that glass house all around her. Soon secrets and envy leads to revenge and revenge leads to murders in this twisted tale of sibling rivalry. So, sit back and enjoy as we go on a turbulent thrill ride to find out how Kalice began…Sleeping With Her Sister’s Husband!

    The prince is out to prove he’s King, but competition from the street, jealous woman thirsting to have a part of this drug king, and a legacy to live up to; will Deuce thrive in The land of Cash, Cars, and Hoes or will it prove to be more difficult than his father made it look? Will this Kingdom stand tall in the hands of the young prince, or will Water prove to be greater than Blood… Only time will tell Welcome to Detroit

    Once taking down Arnez, he is left to go to war with an even deadlier opponent. Maverick makes it his mission to destroy Genesis and everyone he loves. When his plan is set in motion, a trail of dead bodies are left behind.Caleb is torn between his love for family and the code of the streets. When he is faced with the ultimate betrayal, he has to decide to exact retribution or allow karma to deliver the ultimate consequence. Amir continues to seek his father’s forgiveness but it proves to be a difficult journey. Genesis isn’t willing to have mercy on his son after his deceit was the catalyst for putting his daughter’s life in jeopardy. When Amir receives his own life changing news, his father is the only one he can turn to. Will Genesis help his son or leave Amir to fend for himself?In the latest installment of the Stackin’ Paper Series, the game is deadlier than ever. Tomorrow is not promised and all you can ask is when you die, put your money in the grave.

     With unknown enemies and the police after him, Gutta has to race against time in order to win against the enemies that are after his empire. So much is going on around him and the walls are starting to close in. Seeking out an ally, he has to try and undo all the mess Brinx’s secrets caused the people around her. Will Gutta be able to rise to the occasion and come out on top, or will the lies and secrets of others bring him down?

    Haiti will always be home but he appreciates his new life. Everything is going great until a ghost from his past comes back into his life. While he's shocked, and her presence is kind of complicated, Face puts everything on the back burner to be there for her. His first mistakes was assuming that everything would go back to the way that it used to be and that Marsla is the same person from years ago. She is battling demons of her own and Face doesn't know if love is enough to save her. Ahnesti survived a horribly abusive relationship and because of it, she is scared to love again. Despite having a wonderful support system and a great friend in Face, her fear runs deep. When she feels that she's finally begun to heal, she's also hit with the revelation that it may be safe for her to love Face, but does the epiphany come too little too late? Prospect and Genesis are still dealing with the emotional roller coaster that is their relationship. Prospect finally realizes that he can't continue being the same man if he wants to be with Genesis and raise their child as a family but for as much as she loves him, Genesis may finally be done with the dysfunction. The drama continues in the third installment of Loving a Haitian Boss.