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All They Needed Was A Thug's Love


Belleza - 2017
    They have done any and everything to make sure they had the best lives possible. Amina is all that and knows it! She doesn't take any mess from anyone and when she's not running her business you'll catch her playing momma to her three unruly younger sisters. She's not looking for love and doesn't want it either until she meets Jaquan. Jurnee has trust issues and a big heart hiding behind the pain of her childhood. Now she has it all, married to a successful business man and a career of her own. That is until her the foundation she's built her life on crumbs under her feet. Gucci was the 3rd oldest and the one with the I could care less attitude. She's seemed to have gotten herself into some trouble that's having a domino effect on the people she cares for the most. Zy'ala is the youngest and the wild child of the bunch. To know her is to love her and only her family truly knew who she is as a person. Feelings are difficult to express so she becomes violent often if things didn't go her way or she feel threatened. One of the Bennett sisters commits a crime that puts all their lives in danger, will they be able to stick together as a family and come out out on top, or will they all go their separate ways letting their sister take the fall alone.

Damages 2


Natavia Stewart - 2017
    What was supposed to be a summer fling turned into a toxic love affair. With Trayon away, how will she be able to cope? Does she wait for him or run into the arms of another man? Set on a path of revenge, Trayon wants nothing more than to get what he is owed and that's the throne. On his journey of revenge, he discovers some shocking secrets; family secrets that will cause him to lose sight of his original plan. Will he reach a point where not even, Asayi's love can save him? Stacy is stuck trying to balance his time between two women. When he finds himself giving one woman more time than the other, he might just regret that choice. Will he risk everything him and Tuchie built over a childhood love? This is the second installment to a heart-wrenching, tear-filled and an emotional journey. Secrets, lies, deceit and murder. Everyone has experienced damages in their love life. Will they overcome it or will they remain damaged? Get ready for a gritty and urban hood love novel.

Brokenhearted Girl 3: When Your Heart Hurts


Diamond D. Johnson - 2017
    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.

The D-Boy Type is What She Likes (The D-Boy Type is What She Likes Book 1)


Dominique Thomas - 2017
    Especially when their death is ruled as your fault. Quiet, and guarding her heart, twenty-six-year-old Salem Banks is struggling to find balance in her life once she is released from prison for an unfit crime. With the only help being provided by her cousin Makiya, she finds herself feeling less worthy of being loved, but Huss has other plans to capture her broken heart, and mend it back together. A boss in his own right, Huss’ life is simply made at thirty years old. His days revolve around frequent trips to visit his beautiful daughter, and his nights are filled with running one of the hottest clubs in Detroit. When he goes home at night, though, the only thing missing in his cold sheets is a woman. His pursuit on Salem is a battle, but he’s never faced one he hasn’t conquered yet, and it won’t start with her. Having been Salem’s right-hand since diaper days, Makiya is thrilled to have her cousin home. She isn’t the same as when she left, though. Caught up in her own trials with “family” and a guy she had grown close with, Kiya finds herself questioning how and why she had fallen for a man like Grady. It wasn’t hard to do, but her insecurities and the envious people in her life try to desperately break the bond they share. Rudely, and in one of the sexiest ways possible, Grady Cooper, better known as Gee Coop, interrupts Kiya’s whirlwind of a life. Their first encounter had both of their minds wondering, and it wasn’t long before Gee’s curiosity regarding the vicious beauty were answered. A true hustler, with the heart of gold, he finds himself cornered to make one of the hardest decisions of his life. One that may cost him his sanity and his woman. Though meeting the men may have not been what either woman had planned for their lives, their masculine presence cannot be ignored. Nor will the need to feel love remain a foreign subject. In this jaw dropping, soul snatching, book collaboration from Dominique Thomas and BriAnn Danae, the admiral d-boys and stunning head-strong cousins from Detroit, will keep readers glued to the pages and left clutching their pearls.

Feenin' For A G


BriAnn Danae - 2018
    For the defiant, twenty-six-year-old beauty, Natauria Lindsey; her need revolves around the normalcy she once enjoyed before being tied down. After her five-year relationship comes to a conclusion, she’s left questioning whether her loyalty was really the issue. When her and dangerously handsome Dyami Houston cross paths, all of the questions she had before are thrown to the wind. Dyami’s towering stature, velvety smooth chocolate skin, and irresistibly warm smile has almost every woman in Kansas City lusting after him. Lust isn’t why he wants to settle down, though. In the midst of managing a profitable towing and mechanic business; the streets he grinded hard to stray from reels him back in. Upon his encounter with Natauria, he makes it his mission to familiarize himself with her likings, in hopes that she’s ready to change the dynamics of her newly single life as well. Sassy beauty, Kailynn Ross and charmingly suave Heize Buford’s enthralling storyline, is one that couldn’t be left untold. Both parents of young daughters conceived with different people; the two struggle to find a balance between making it work and moving on with their life. Their infectious connection isn’t one Kailynn nor Heize expected to develop so quickly; but the mind wants, what it wants. In “Feenin’ For a G”, expect the unexpected from National Best-Selling Author BriAnn Danae, as she delivers yet another riveting page turner. Just when you think you’ve had enough; you will be left wanting, craving, yearning… feenin’ for more as you flip through this action packed novel.

He Stole My Heart 2: I Fell In Love With A Kingpin


Toy - 2017
    Now that she has returned, things just get crazier and crazier. Pancho is trying to convince her to slow down and give everyone time to adjust to her being alive, but she is not hearing it. Bam and Rita are still on their rollercoaster, with Rita trying to pull away and Bam holding on with a vice grip. Her fainting spell reveals something that makes their marriage of convenience even more complicated. Bam steps in as her husband and protector to force her out of the family business, which only pisses her off even more. Bam stakes his claim on Rita by running up on anyone who may cause her harm, including her family. Jinx gets the shock of his life when he finds out what Alex has been hiding. His relationship with Tovina will be tested and put on the line. Will Tovina and Jinx survive? In this next installment, more things will come to light and cause people’s true intentions to be questioned. More lives will be lost, and family ties will be broken.

21 Questions


Nicole Jackson - 2017
    No one stays up forever, and during the down times, you’ll see people for exactly who they are. When things get rough, Maine and Nyeema push through together, but life has a funny way of pulling people apart. Therefore, the question is; can their love survive the rain?

Use Your Heart and Not Your Eyes


Natavia - 2017
     Gautier Sadosa is a plus size internet sensation. With her beautiful face, full hips and round backside, nothing stands in the way of her confidence. She’s the owner of a shop called, Luxury Tea. One would think she’s happy with her success but something deep down is troubling her. Gautier is still in love with her daughter’s father who is a professional baseball player. Will they be able to rekindle their flame or will their past get in the way again? Saz Thompson, is a twenty-one-year-old hairstylist at Luxury Tea. She lust for the finer things in life. Money, cars, diamonds and furs is the highlight of her day. She’s with a rapper named, Cash Flow, but can he offer Saz more than gifts? Saz realizes being materialistic is full of heartache and pain. Will Saz find the love she wants? Salih Jones is young, successful and rich. He’s engaged to a Instagram model by the name of Pita. He often wonders if Pita is good enough to settle down with or should he forgive the woman who caused him heartache and pain. Salih is left with two choices, love the one he’s with or be with the one he loves. Tyshae Owens, is a beautiful and smart nail technician at Luxury Tea. She’s engaged to the man of her dreams, or is he? The saying is true, “what glitters isn’t gold.” Will she stay or will she move on to someone who can offer her the love she deserves? This is a tale of insecurities, bullying, jealously, heartbreak and finding self worth. Who will fall in love with their heart and not their eyes where visions are misleading?

Shawty Fell in Love With A Rude Boy 2


P. Dotson - 2017
    Erica learns that falling in love with a Rude Boy isn’t easy. The boundaries of her relationship are tested when outsiders seek to destroy the love she’s found. Will love withstand the test, or will she fold under the pressure? Erica isn’t the only one who falls for a Rude Boy. Jade finds herself slowly falling in love with the handsome, yet mysterious Detective Keenan Elba. The loving and doting father of three managed to sneak past the wall she built around her heart. There’s just one problem standing in the way of their chemistry… his wife! Will these ladies truly find happiness or will Falling in Love with a Rude Boy prove to be more complicated than they ever imagined????

Another Crazy Dope Hood Love Story: Tish and Yurell


K.C. Mills - 2017
    If you're interested in knowing more about their life after they meet, and the past that made them who they are then 1-Click NOW! Thanks of supporting and ENJOY! Tish: "Life was about love and happiness, which I had plenty of and at the end of the day, those that meant the most could love you through anything." Yurell: "I have people that will say or do anything to be in my world, but none of should matter to you because as much as they want to be in my world, YOU are my world. No comparison baby."

That Gutta Love


Latoya Nicole - 2018
    women threw themselves at him, but he was looking for something more. Tired of the ordinary, he was easily swept away by Brinx. Unlike any woman he has ever met, he needed her in his life. Brinxlee’s return to Houston was not planned, but her parents death sent her to the one place she wanted to get away from... nothing in her life made sense except Gutta, but would his love sway her away from her main agenda? Gutta never allows people into his life without knowing everything about them, but Brinx is a mystery with a hidden past.. with all the secrets and the lies, Gutta can’t stop himself from falling for her... will it come back to bite him and send his world as he knows it crashing down?? Will Brinx hidden agenda affect Gutta and his world as he knows it?? Or will Gutta’s love be enough to change Brinx cold heart?

Love The Way You Thug Me


K.B. Cole - 2017
     Paris always wanted a love like her mom’s and dad’s. But dad’s secrets are revealed and they change her outlook on love. Determined not to become her mother, she looks for men the total opposite of her dad. But that only brings her drama and pain. Parker doesn’t need anyone. She learned early in life that men weren’t to be trusted. She wants to love her boyfriend but can’t give him her all because of her past issues. Just when she decided to open up completely, she catches her man doing the unthinkable. She snaps now things may never be the same. Rampage’s focus is revenge and stacking his paper. But when he and Paris meet it’s anything but love at first sight. Even though they can’t stand each other the attraction is there. Will they be able to make things work? Or will past hurts keep them both apart? When drama takes over Paris and Parker’s lives, their cousin steps in to take them on a girls trip to take their minds off of their problems. A trip to Vegas seemed like a perfect distraction. But these ladies quickly learn that not everything that happens in Vegas stays there. Dive into this story of crazy cousins who all have to learn how to give and accept love. Will these cousins learn in time that it’s not always the men who are the problem? Or will their past continue to ruin their futures?

She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 4


Shvonne Latrice - 2017
    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.

Will You Catch Me If I Fall 2


Cherice Harris - 2017
    Determined to see life for more than what it is she’s tries to stay focus inspire of the negativity. No longer being the weak little girl she once was when her past is revealed, she is more than anxious to fight and win the battle. While Cree is there to help pick up the pieces in O’Shea’s life, he is also hit with a few complications of his own. Always keep your grass cut low is what Cree learns when it’s brought to the light that someone close to him has snake tendencies. Being the man that he is he’s left with no other choice than to hunt and take them down. The streets aren’t the only thing that has him occupied. Learning to love a broken hearted O’Shea isn’t the easiest task in the world but it’s the task at the top of Cree’s list. Although both, Cree and O’Shea are learning to concur the storms that are coming their way, they both find that love happens in mysterious ways. The million dollar question about their is, whether it’s strong enough to stand the rain or will they become victims of circumstance?

Still Luvin' a Beast


Tina J. - 2017
    Promise was able to tame Hurricane 'The Beast' and get him to marry her. She was his backbone, the woman of his dreams and the one he planned on spending the rest of his life with. Unfortunately, during one of their break ups, Hurricane gets so drunk, and does something stupid, that could possibly destroy everything him and Promise built. Arnold and Stella were the perfect fairytale and everyone envied their relationship. He too, worshiped the ground she walked on but sadly, fell victim to his worst downfall. It causes intense turmoil between the two, making Stella take a step back to see, if Arnold is worth the trouble. Meanwhile, lurking in the shadow is someone from her past who has come back to wreak havoc in her life and will stop at nothing to see her in pain for the time he missed, being away. Take a journey with these couples and see if their men are worth the headache or should they leave them alone. Still Luvin A Beast will have you on the edge of your seat, trying to figure out what will happen next.