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Bitchery 3: Secrets


Karmel Divine - 2014
    I can hear Zoe on the other side yelling and crying out loud. My screaming must have caught a few people’s attention as those two Spanish girls come running up behind me, watching. I fall down onto the floor; I’m tired, but I don’t care. I continue kicking on the door while screaming. My tears land to the floor beneath me. I peek over my shoulder and see Siles leaning against a wall, watching me from a distance with a smirk on his face. He has his arms folded across his chest as he smiles, satisfied with what is going on. I knew right at that moment that he did this. He wanted Rim to take Zoe away from me and take advantage of her. He needed that upper hand again. “Siles please, please stop Rim from hurting Zoe,” I cry out at him. He just stands there; looking at me oddly as my crying words goes unnoticed to him. Zoe’s cries can be heard through the closed door. I sit on my knees in front of the door. My hands are raw from me hitting the door so much. Siles moves towards me slowly and I ball up my hand into a fist again and raise it in mid-air. I look at him, ready to do what I have to do. He kneels down and whispers with a tight lip and a scowl on his face, “Hit my baby one more damn time bitch, and not only will I kill Zoe, I will cut my baby out of your fucking stomach and let you bleed to death.” He grins, satisfied with the shocked expression that is on my face. He stands back up and walks away, leaving me to watch his back as he disappears into the living room. I cry right along with Zoe until I can’t cry anymore.

The First Wife: An Urban Fiction Romance Novel


Tiece - 2019
    And it's well worth reading. In this unputdownable book you’ll take an unforgettable ride with the national bestselling author Tiece that's signed under Cole Hart Signature. Her writing is very clever, and this story is great. **Warning** This is not your typical Urban romance, dope boy, thug love, or kingpin savage book. Heart pounding. Drama filled. Love story Women's fiction. Annette Capone, the First Wife to the notorious Prophet Capone is starting to unravel since the loss of her son. All she wants is full custody of his daughter, Myanna to ease her pain and she'll play as dirty as need be to make this happen. But when all is said and done, how will this affect Myanna? Will Annette's devious schemes send the little ones emotions spiraling out of control? Myanna Capone is still grieving the loss of both her parents. For a five-year-old, she seems to be stronger than the average adult. However, it's going to be a long, heartfelt road to travel, but with support from within, will she learn to cope with it all? Elise has met the handsome Liam Deckard and is finally giving love another chance, but will it be everything she's ever dreamed of? Or, is it too good to be? An unexpected twist reveals a new beginning that may just be the thing she's needed to move forward in life. With the love of family and friends, will Dreya be able to keep Myanna safe in her care? Or, will she lose the last piece of her family that is actually helping her to keep everything under control? Find out what happens through the ups and downs, and the trials and tribulations in the third installment of The First Wife..

From the Projects to a Rich Thug's Mansion


Sonovia Alexander - 2017
    She was born into a life of poverty that she never asked for. Her mother dropped her off at the local fire station as a newborn and her father could have been any of the local crackheads that she passed by on the daily. Jumping from foster home to foster home and living a life that gave her nothing, she was tired of it, she wanted more. She deserved more– she desired to live the life of the rich and famous.  Nothing was more memorable than the day she met Boogie. Boogie had the paper, the cars, the money, and the drugs that could help her with her come up– until an unfortunate turn of events happen to Boogie. There’s a new dealer on the block… and her name is Swiss.

A Hood Nigga Fetish


Johnazia Gray - 2015
    Although she’s had her share of downfalls, she continues to be the very best that she can be. Being hurt in the past by her ex-lover only gives her a reason to never love again, until she meets up with Hennessey.After five long years locked behind bars, Hennessey knows that being a drug dealer isn’t something he wants to continue to pursue to get his money up. So, instead he turns his dirty money into opening up furniture businesses. Meeting Keice only motivates him to want to go harder and do better, but that's something that his ex-girlfriend, Camille will not let him do if she's not included.Keice is already scared to love again. However, Hennessey is ready minus the ex-girlfriend issues. With their closest friends sharing this wild journey with them, what will the inevitable bring this unpredictable couple?

Honey Dipp 1


Reds Johnson - 2014
    Encountering one problem after another, she hasn’t been able to catch a break. A ray of light finally breaks through Honey Dipp's gloomy world when she meets super sexy GUY SANTOS. Not only does he give Honey the most breathtaking sex she's ever experienced, but he gives her his heart. Honey is in bliss! But when Honey Dipp's sordid past forges its way into the relationship, will Guy continue to love her or will he leave Honey broken and shattered like so many others have? Exactly how strong is a man's love when it's challenged by a woman's ugly secrets?

Love and Betrayal 2


CoCo J. - 2013
    After Je'leese finds out that her best friend Daivon has been sleeping with the love of her life, What will she do? Will Katherine find out that her husband also slept with Daivon? Will Jasmine leave Michigan,or will she cause more havoc in Detroit?

The Wife of a Hustler


Porscha Sterling - 2015
    But the thorn in her side is his babymama, Trinity, who still loves him and makes no effort to hide it. Although Vanessa loves her husband, there is only so much of his conniving baby mother that she can take. Especially when another person enters the picture.While Ty is in Miami helping Trinity take control of her brother's Haitian drug cartel after he is locked up by the Feds, Vanessa meets Mayhem, a sexy rival hustler in NYC, who is after everything Ty has. Like Ty, he is a sexy thug; a self-made millionaire who earns his living off moving dough in the streets. The only difference is that whereas the family life gave Ty a heart, Mayhem doesn't have one. And it's something about his cold-hearted, rough nature that causes Vanessa to want to risk it all.Ty is trying to juggle the two women in his life and at the same time fight off Mayhem who ignores the rules of the streets and is steadily attacking Ty's empire. With Ty's mind on helping Trinity in Miami, his focus isn't on his family or his wife. By the time he tries to get himself together, it may just be too late.

I Am That Bitch


Cinnamon Brown - 2014
    She understands the rules and ways of men and uses them at every opportunity to get what she wants. But all of her successful game playing came to a screeching halt when she ran into Carlos Seguin, a young and handsome Mexican billionaire. She thought he was just another mark; just another married man she could play and milk for some serious paper. Enter Lesha’s world as she learns too late that game recognizes game; and when love is involved, rules get broken, boundaries get crossed, and nothing is ever what it seems.Nothing is off the table, not even her life.

Diary of the Plug's Daughter 2


Sol - 2018
    Despite the bad cards life has dealt her, she’s trying to move on and live her best life while tackling college at the same time. Problem is, one of her lovers isn’t ready to let go. The king of Harlem, Carlos Mills aka Loso, is still the street’s finest. Now that everything on the block is running smoothly, he's finally ready to focus on his personal life and commit to his girlfriend, Amaya. He’s got it all figured out. They’re gonna get married, buy a new house and start a family. Everything is perfect until people start to show their true colors. After Remy’s boyfriend found out the truth about her and DC’s affair, she starts to uncover Sur’s secret life too. She wasn’t the only one with skeletons in her closet. But, as the old saying goes… Some lies can get you hurt. DC has now found himself in a love triangle that hits a lot closer to home than he thinks. Promise, his baby mother, isn’t the only woman who has gained a place in his heart. And if that’s not enough, imagine finding out that both of your women know each other almost better than they know you. As these couples embark on a journey of love, heartbreak, betrayal, and pain, they’ll find out that people and things are not always what they appear to be. The minute you think life is what it should be, those slithery snakes come out of hiding. Get ready to unfold all the drama in Diary of The Plug’s Daughter II.

Second to No One


Keysha - 2015
    After learning that the two people she trusted with her life were snakes in the grass, Jazzy decided to move on. Rayshawn a boss in his own right always get what he wants and he always wanted Jazzy. The only thing stopping him was that nigga Jaylin, but things changed. Jaylin has messed up and Rayshawn is gonna do everything in his power to make Jazzy his... Even if he has to hurt a few people in the process.

A Real One Turned Me Out 3


Shameka Jones - 2019
    As if feeling Silk’s wrath isn’t enough, he throws a gut-wrenching punch, that leaves her wondering if she has lost him forever. Though, his love for Kenji is undeniable, Silk can’t let go of the hurt that her secret inflicted on him. He dives head first into his new assignment which proves to be his toughest job yet. Especially, when the job gets too personal. Will Kenji and Silk be able to work through their problem and repair their relationship? Or will Silk’s inability to let go, end them forever? Learning the extent of Laxton’s injuries, leaves Canary heartbroken, yet stronger than ever. As Laxton’s fiancée, she vows to stick by his side no matter what. That proves to be harder than she expects when Laxton injuries leaves him with an addiction to pills. Guilt and an addiction places him in a state that causes him not to care about losing everything he worked so hard to achieve⸺not even Canary. Will Canary stay ten toes down, or will she leave Houston just as fast as she arrived? Can Laxton fight off his demons before Canary to an end to what started as a loving relationship. With all that Makiyah has done, karma comes back to pay her an extended visit. After nearly being beaten to death by Ali, sweet revenge is the only thing that would make it even. In this explosive finale: relationships will be tested, more secrets will be revealed, and the girls will reunite once more. Finding a real one is what they all wanted but keeping a real one is easier said than done.

Kailani and Bishop: A Case of the Exes


B. Love - 2016
    LOVE'S FIRST URBAN SERIES IN STANDALONE FORM. When Kailani’s first love, Courtney, was sentenced to seven to fifteen years in prison, he did the noble thing and cut all ties with her. After trying and failing to have any type of contact with him, Kailani finally gave up. He knew she didn’t deserve to do his time with him and she wasn’t built for that type of lifestyle, but that didn’t keep Kailani from resenting Courtney, holding onto him and loving him even more because of his selflessness. After ten whole years, Kailani’s broken heart still only beats for Courtney. She has never given any other man his place in her heart and life until she meets Bishop. Over the course of a few days, Bishop makes Kailani forget any loyalty she held for Courtney and she finally decides to give a new man a chance. Bishop, however, has been keeping a secret from Kailani. Not only does he know Courtney, but he also did six years in prison with him! When Courtney is free, Kailani is left with the ultimate case of the ex.

You Ridin' or What? 2: A Dade County Love Story


Diamond D. Johnson - 2019
    With the amount of time that Quannie served behind bars, you would think that Canard would have been worshipping the ground she walked on for the rest of her life because, after all, he owes her. After reading about Canard and finding out the type of evil person he is, we can all agree that Quannie and Canard will never get that happily ever after, like Remy Ma and her husband, Papoose. That’s fine because there’s someone else in the picture, and that someone is Rocko. He’s the perfect man for Quannie. He’s everything that Canard isn’t. The thing is, are Quannie and Rocko ready? Honestly, they both come with much baggage. They both have issues that need to be addressed before they decide to get into a relationship. After spending eight years behind bars for a man who didn’t mean her any good, it’s only fair for Quannie to get a beautiful happily ever after. Also, not just partial custody of her children but full custody. She deserves it!

A Real Boss Snatched My Heart


Sephiri J. - 2018
    For years, she put her all into her man, but his disrespect and disregard for her true worth has left her hurt and emotionally scarred. Determined never to be made a fool again, she is desperate to find a job and stand on her own two feet. But her world is turned upside down when she meets Amell Moss. Amell is powerful and intimidating, feared by most people who cross his path. All his time is spent running a national chain of clubs that he uses as a front for a multi-million-dollar drug business, so love is the last thing on his mind. His focus is on his business and exposing the snakes around him who only want to see him fail. But when he meets Leah, he’s immediately drawn to her fearless demeanor and beautiful spirit. And Leah can’t deny the intense magnetism she feels for Amell. Will they find the love that they’ve both been missing in each other? Or will those around them end their chance at love before it can even begin? Find out in this hood love story bursting with lies, betrayal, secrets, and most of all, the pursuit of real love.

I Jus' Wanna Leave This Nigga


Mesha Mesh - 2015
    She was brought up to believe that no matter what you stick by him, even if it means that he cheats, or beats you to a bloody pulp. Lyric falls in love with a man who she thought was her Prince Charming. Ty helped her get through one of the most traumatic events in her life and she feels that she owes him. At the time when he met her she was on the verge of going crazy, lost all hope, and had given up on life. He stepped in when she had no one else in the world and helped build her up, only to tear her back down.He fulfilled all of her heart’s desires with every materialistic thing she could think of. From romantic dinners, to shopping sprees, to the big fancy home that she always knew she would have. All was good in their relationship up until the night they got married. On that night, she was faced with an ugly truth about her husband that she didn’t see coming. Lyric realized then that God answered her prayers and she got everything that she wanted except the one thing that mattered the most… A loving husband!Ty is the guy every woman wants to have. He’s handsome, successful, and most of all, a ladies man. What the women don’t know about him though, is that Ty is a womanizer, a woman beater, and a spoiled brat. He feels that everything should go his way and if it doesn’t he has no problem taking things out on his gorgeous wife with his fists.Blessing, her best friend’s brother, has loved Lyric since they were kids, and he wants nothing more than to have her as his. His thuggish demeanor and handsome looks draw women to him, but he only wants Lyric. Will Lyric leave before it’s too late?Will Blessing be the man she always wanted?orWill Ty seek help to save his marriage and keep his wife?