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A Hood Boy’s Love is Forever 2
Taniece - 2019
After Bambi finds out that she’s pregnant, she’s stuck weighing her options on what to do next. When Ari XL finally finds out that he has a seed on the way, he’s thrilled, but Bambi quickly crushes his dreams. Bambi crosses paths with someone from her past and rage consumes her. They say when you’re going through a hard time, never give up because there’s a light waiting at the end of the tunnel. Hershey is struck with a tragedy that leaves her questioning her purpose. She finds herself jumping over obstacles just to be happy. After falling into a depressive state, Nick and Bambi try their hardest to pull her out. Will they be able to save her or will she just fall deeper?
You Were The Love Of My Life: A Hood Love Story: A Matin Novel
Dominique Thomas - 2018
He has his woman, his position as head of his family lucrative drug business and he still has rapping. Life is going good until it isn’t. Secrets that his mother kept hidden from him while she was alive comes out while a family enemy hell bent on revenge surfaces to take Kasam and his brothers down. Erin is in college pursing her dreams while being with the man that she loves. Life is almost fairy tale like until things come out to show her that Kasam is no Prince Charming. Erin has to decide if she can deal with groupies and infidelity while trying to manage her own life’s issues. A storm is brewing. Danger is headed Kasam and Erin’s way as people are out to tear them apart. For two people who are so much better together than they are apart will they crumble under pressure or will they prove to the world that they are indeed meant to be together?
A Chi-Town Millionaire Stole My Heart 3: An Urban Romance: The Finale
Kevina Hopkins - 2021
Wise 3: Giving My Love to the Plug (The Wise Series)
Mercy B. - 2017
With a young daughter, Lanee, depending on him for her very own well-being, he has no other choice but to place his mishaps on the burner to come to her aid. In a very delicate manner, Lanee becomes Liam's number one source of therapy, and together they heal one another’s scars. Yet, Liam can’t quite grasp his reality, and carelessly stray away from his obligations and morals set for himself as a man. Elise basks in her victory, happy to finally have Wise out of the picture. She strategically places her daughter in the midst of her twisted obsession with Liam Regal and awaits the day that he falls helplessly in love with her, again, forgetting her past transgressions. Liam’s life is in complete disarray, as a result of pleading with the Lord for his mercy and grace. Before long, he finds himself cradled in familiar arms, wishing the pain away. With time, he realizes his mistakes and attempts to lean on faith. Join Liam as he scrambles to find his footing, hoping that he isn’t too late.
He's Still B.A.E. 3: A B.A.E. Spin-off
Jahquel J. - 2016
Does she tell her best friend or handle the matters on her own? With her relationship with her mother being better than the past, will Tammy cut her mother out she and the kid’s life for good this time? Tammy has to deal with everything that happens, but what happens when Latrell starts staying out late and taking secret phone calls? Is Latrell cheating on Tammy or is her mind playing tricks on her? Essence got herself involved in a love triangle, but she is only loving one part of the triangle. She’s falling head over heels back in love with Sept and could give a hell about her failing relationship with Kamari. Will Sept change for Essence or will he fall back into the same hole he’s crawled out of many times before? Honey is set on getting Essence out of her son’s life for good. Knowing their relationship is sinking, she decides to put more weight on the sinking boat when she reveals the secret that she has been hiding for her son. Will Essence throw in the towel this time or is her love for Kamari too strong? Avon and Ace’s relationship has been heartbreak after heartbreak. After Ace dismisses her for giving up a role that could of changed her life, Avon isn’t ready to call it quits. She’s tried of running and wants to finally make it work with Ace. Ace is worried about his daughter and if she’ll pull through this. Knowing Iesha kept this information from him, he files paperwork in court, but will he be able to get his kids? Will Iesha try to play dirty and get his kids taken from him all together? Will Avon and Ace finally get their fighting chance and be together, or will the two find themselves running away from the relationship before it could even start? In this finale to the BAE saga, we find out just how close these friends are. They’ve been through hell and back together before, but will they all make it out of their own personal hell?
How the Baptiste Boys Took Over North Carolina 3
Natisha Raynor - 2016
Shaka is the female version of the Baptiste boys, and with her joining the crew, heat comes to the city faster than anybody can blink. Shaka makes a lasting impression on a lot of people, especially one of the men in the crew. An unsuspecting hero comes along and does for Lyric what she feels Jules should have, and that causes tension in their marriage. Jules is determined to get his marriage back to where it was, and he doesn't care who he has to eliminate to get it done. He and Lyric have to learn to put their egos to the side and learn to fight for each other and not with each other. Emilie finally finds love, or so she thinks, but she soon finds that it's not all fairytales and happy endings. In true Baptiste boys fashion, this finale is going to rock the city.
Chosen: A Street King's Obsession
Sunny Giovanni - 2016
But one thing Ramone knows is that a hustler is nothing without a woman by his side, so he pushes him to find a rider to make his wife before he can take his place as a leader in the streets. Diego agrees for the sake of earning the position that he was born to take on but when he meets a certain woman, things don't quite turn out the way he planned it. Christina isn’t the least bit glamorous and doesn’t give money so much as a second glance. The only thing on her agenda is caring for her elderly mother and working to provide for them both without any help. Unfortunately, Ramone isn’t the only parent who wants the best for his child. Regina, Christina’s mother, urges her to try to win Diego's heart in order to solidify their happiness. Christina isn't having it but she later agrees but her mother's plan backfires. When Christina discovers that she's not the only one fighting to be by Diego's side, will she fight or will she fold? Can she make him see the good in having less and not too much? Or will Diego throw away any intention of marrying to stay the bachelor that he loves being? Though these questions are answered, there are just too many people who hold knives, ready to either stab Diego in the back for his money… or slit Christina’s throat for the title she’s striving to earn.
Money & Montana 4: The Crew; The Finale
Chrissy J - 2015
What was once a group of tight people, everything has changed them and the way they’re involved with one another. With truths to be told and snakes in disguise that could be standing right in front of them.Montana, for example, wass once the sweetest and smartest of the bunch, but even she has changed with an unexpected ranking and a surprising realization of something major in her life. Everyone in the crew is going through something— with enemies still in the shadows, breakups, mental hospitals, cartel takeovers, and the untimely death of a crew member. Will they be able to handle it? Will Money and Montana be able to stick together through all of the changes and chaos that is brought upon them by the shocking events that are taking place? Or will the crew fall apart and go their separate ways instead of banding together in their time of grief and drama? Find out in the final installment of Money and Montana.
Never Had A Love So Dope
Ro Monique - 2019
She could never say she had a good day, just good moments if you could even call them that. With no love from her father that raised her, to an absent mother who loved her dearly but only when she was around which wasn’t a lot. Her big sister Maiya was the family favorite and didn’t have much time for her little sister because she was doing her own thing living her life. She was just simply here. But when tragedy strikes everyone’s world is rocked and things go from bad to worse if that could even be possible, and then comes a ray of sunshine into Maliyah’s life. Zaire didn’t even have a heart let him and his brother Khari tell it. They were just here for a good time when it came to these females. Zaire and his brother were thrown away when they were babies but rescued by well to do family who thought could buy everything. Zaire was attracted to Maliyah from the moment he laid eyes on her. The more he resisted the more he was drawn to her, but he was a fighter so he was going to fight it as much as he could and that meant to the very end. Maliyah had never been loved in life and not to mention this dope so she was beginning to feel like this had to be too good to be true, and maybe it was…..
She Got A Thing For A Dope Boy 2
Tay Mo'Nae - 2018
Josie should have listened. At the end of part one, she finally finds out J-Rocs secret. Feeling heartbroken and betrayed Josie decides it’s best to leave him alone and move on, but will it be that easy? J-Roc refuses to let her leave him and must try to get a handle on things before he loses Josie for good. Kyleigh’s left knocking on death's door after a horrible accident. Ice is stressed trying to be there for Kyleigh and trying to find the person who harmed her. He tries to change his ways but when situations out his control cause him to revert back to his dog ways, he has to decide if it’s worth it. Levi and Neveah can’t seem to get it right. Levi is battling the cops off him as well as his feelings for Neveah. With her family against her, Neveah has no one but Kyleigh to turn too. Levi’s hot and cold behavior pushes her into the arms of another man but will Levi allow her to be happy with someone other than him? The Feds are closing in, relationships are failing, and death is in the air. How will these couples survive the obstacles thrown their way?
Crowned 2: The Return of a Savage
Deshon Dreamz - 2017
At a very young age, she acknowledged the natural boss that thrived inside of her. However, love… well, the illusion of love created someone different. With the discovery of her husbands’ infidelity, coupled with the ultimate betrayal of the loyalty that she has shown him, Ashura snaps, and now she trusts no one. Not even the man that she finds herself being pulled to in the midst of it all. Nacobi feels blindsided by everything happening around her. Not only does she encounter a man who she has deep feelings for in a very compromising position with her best friend, but she also has no idea who to trust nor who to believe. The man she spent the last few months of her life getting to know, trusting, and caring about or the only person that she has ever loved in her entire life, Ashura Trenton? Code Zero has somehow entered the lives of these best friends and flipped them upside down in a small amount of time. From the mystery of them, to the protectiveness, to the keen sense of knowing what to do and say in each moment to make them fall in love; they have them right where they want them… at the barrel of their guns. In this finale, the old Ashura is gone and has been replaced with a no-nonsense beast who won’t allow just anyone into her space. Her guard is up, her veins are out as the pain of the present drives her to the savage of the past. At her side, Nacobi is along for the ride, and down for whatever. They're willing to fight whoever for whatever, in order to keep their lives and all the things they’ve worked for in order. Lies, deceit, hidden agendas, baby mommas, alpha males and trained killers make Crowned 2 a finale that you do not want to miss.
Cookie and Meeko 2: A B-Town Luv Story
La'Tonya West - 2015
She’s been scheming nonstop in hopes of getting that old thing back but nothing seems to be working in her favor. Shy isn’t the only one who’s not happy about Meeko and Cookie’s relationship. Kelsey, Meeko’s jump-off, is now pregnant with his baby and willing to do whatever it takes to get him to see that with her and their baby is where he needs to be. The only problem is…Meeko is already where he wants to be, which is with Cookie. After ripping and running the streets for years and doing all types of dirt, Meeko is finally ready to put that lifestyle behind him and build something permanent with Cookie– but between his baby mama’s and family drama on both ends, it’s looking like a real bumpy road ahead. As the level of drama continues to rise and their love is continuously tested, the question still remains… can love really conquer all?
Down To The Last Sip 2: Hennessy and Miami
Lucinda John - 2020
With Miami serving a bid and her recovering from a traumatic loss she feels lost, weak and flat out hopeless. Vulnerable, she allows Dre to manipulate her into doing the unthinkable unaware that he has malicious intent of his own. Popping pills becomes her clutch, most days she doesn’t know if she’s coming or going, that is until she meets Fabian. Immediately she becomes smitten with him even though he was only supposed to be a viable part of Dre’s plan. Falling for him wasn’t on the agenda, now she’s left to battle with whether to go through with Dre’s deceitful plan or submit to her feelings and come clean. Miami becomes the man behind prison walls. After almost losing his life in prison and finding out about Hennessy’s betrayal he has a new mind set. Hurt by Hennessy’s indiscretions, he cuts off all contact with her. He’s put in position to become a boss on the streets, but before he can come home he has to complete a few tasks. Is his freedom being dangled in front of his face or will he really be able to come home? Are you prepared to Indulge in another chest burning sip of Hennessy?
I'm In Love With A Thug 3
Lady Lissa - 2015
She is determined to get revenge against her brother for his shady act but in her condition, Zay won’t let her get involved in anything other than relax and prepare for the birth of their daughter.Zay has made a name for himself in the drug business and he is a force to be reckoned with.Prince is still being just as shady as ever trying to take over the whole Brooklyn area. What will happen when Prince and Zay finally face off?Africa is hiding the ultimate secret. Can she keep this secret or will it come back to haunt her? What will happen when these issues come to surface? Will this family survive all the betrayal and heartache? Who will live and who will finally meet their maker? Don’t wait any longer, open up and find out!