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Every Bullet Gotta Name
Robert Cost - 2015
Blue-Jay. On his reign to the top, it's not a question of who he crossed... The question is who he hasn't crossed? Because of his double life, it shouldn't be of any surprise that he would have two sons; Bloodbath (Mad Dog Blood) & Tre-Loc (8-Trey Gangsta Crip), both on different sides of the fence. Due to their father's mind manipulating ways, the two wreak havoc on the streets in an attempt to kill one another. In the midst of their chaos, a lot of people get caught in the crossfire. Some innocent... Some with hidden agendas of their own! A question you'll constantly ask yourself as you read this novel is will the two brothers kill each other and everyone in their path? Or make amends in the end and get to the root of their problem? In this grimey way of life of deceit, betrayal, and heartache, Every Bullet Gotta A Name... And if you get caught slipping on the wrong side of town, you better shoot first or be prepared to die!
The Plug Next Door 3
Sol - 2017
Last time God spoke to Reese, he ended up fainting at Sloan's house. It sounded like his girlfriend was going to tell him that his daughter had died, but there's no telling. One things for sure, if God loses his child, there will be hell to pay. That said, will he and Reese be able to weather the storm of his darkest hour? Alexa's stripping ways have finally caught up to her. Now that Young knows the truth, what's going to happen between them? Are the two going to be able to get past this or have too many lines been crossed? Nas and Vasii seem to be the only two who can get it right. They're a picture perfect couple until a mysterious voicemail pops up, threatening to shatter their happiness. What happens when you find out that the person you love isn't who you thought they were? Find out the answers to all of your questions in The Plug Next Door 3.
Who Wants That Perfect Love Story Anyway
Natavia - 2015
She comes across some devastating news causing her to run into the arms of another man, Royal, who is her best friend Jamie’s brother.Jamie and Ashaun marriage is rocky because he had a baby by another woman. Ashaun caters to her in every way hoping she would forgive him, but she can’t get over the betrayal. She longs for her first love who she has to pretend that she doesn’t even know, out of fear of what her brothers might think.Corey is Royal’s and Jamie’s baby brother, he is the wild one. Always hopping from one female to the next and has a serious temper. But only one person can bring out his soft side and that’s Tee-Tee. No one knows about their secret love affair because Tee-Tee is also a member of The Fam. The most notorious drug cartel in the whole DMV.When secret love affairs are exposed, and jealous exes can’t let go, who will remain? Will all three couples survive? Only way to find out is if you join the members of the Fam.
For The Love Of My Sisters
Shameek Speight - 2012
It left him to take care of his two younger sisters. He had to grow up fast and become the man of the house so that his sisters wouldn’t be forced into the foster care system. When the bills begin to get overwhelming for Muscles to pay, he does the unthinkable. He gets trapped into the street life and causes his self to have beef with the notorious Jamaican drug crew known as the Junkyard Crew. They’re known to place their victims in cars and crush them into tiny pieces. Now Muscles is stuck and tries to pull away from the streets while trying to survive, making his sisters understand that everything he does is for the love he has for them.
YOUR HUSBAND MY MAN
K.C. Blaze - 2014
Her definition of the perfect man is the one with long pockets and a wife. She only dates married men with limited time and lots to lose. Her latest sugar daddy, Arnold Blake happily funds her business ventures until she finds herself sucked into a truly forbidden love triangle with Tori, her best friend's husband. Tori is the only man she dates for fun. He's gorgeous, well-hung and more romantic than anyone else she's been with. She convinces herself that she is saving Tori from the neglect he's receiving from her best friend. Lauren's choices will lead her down an almost deadly path too difficult to recover from.
God Forgives, The Streets Don't
Blake Karrington - 2012
No one outside of his crew is safe from the death and destruction that ensues, and it isn't long before the streets bow to his will. On the other side of the city, as Chez's legend flourishes his longtime enemy Mann's hatred grows to explosive proportions. Unable to except what he sees as disrespect when one of his partners is murdered by a member of Chez's crew, Mann contacts his cousins in New York and enlists their help in his scheme to avenge his homie and steal Chez's shine in the process. When Supreme and his brother's arrive, the already deadly streets get even hotter. Not even Mann is prepared for the storm that he has begun, and when it is all over Chez's whole world will be turned upside down.
Treat Me Like Somebody
Nikki Simms - 2015
In Jazmyn's case the bad outweighed the good .This isn't your ordinary love story. Jazmyn was in love with her boyfriend Prince of four years, but after the constant cheating and being his human punching bag, she is finally fed up. The only problem is she is too scared to leave. Prince is your average pretty boy type. The kind that thinks he can have any woman he wants just with the lick of his lips. He is deadly in love with Jazmyn and won't let nothing or no one get in his way or try to take his girl. That is until Justice Carter comes into the picture. Fresh out the pin and back home to claim what is rightfully his, Justice is a force to be reckoned with. While serving a four year bid, he left to his best friend Diesel who tried to take him for everything he made a name for. But with the help of his brother Harlem they make Diesel wish he never crossed him. Harlem is handling his business and locking down his brothers territory. He has another side to him that nobody wants to meet. After years in therapy, he learns how to control his anger. He is in love with a chick he thinks is too scared to love. But after realizing she's not the woman he thought she was, things get deadly. Samya and Jazmyn are best friends. With a mother as a crack head and a dead beat for a father, Jaz's mother Tuesday takes her in and raises her as her own. She is hard working and don't take no shit but is far from perfect herself. She has secrets and skeletons in her closet so big that she is to scared to tell anyone including Jaz. She is in love with Harlem but even he don't know about her past. Treat me like somebody is filled with drama and suspense. Secrets will be revealed and love will be tested. Will friendship get in the way or will love conquer all?
No New Friends: A Naptown Hood Drama
Tamicka Higgins - 2015
Everything is going well to start with. In fact, L’Andrea has even met one of Terez’s boys and is finding herself really feeling him. While her welcoming to the neighborhood starts positive, things will change when meeting Shalise…Disclaimer: This book contains sexually explicit content and language that is only suitable for people over the age of 18.
When a Rich Thug Wants You
Pebbles Starr - 2014
But things really get interesting when Caesar and his boy Canyon come into the picture. These rich thugs have always been ones to get whatever they want--even sexy, stubborn women who think they can't be tamed!
Side Effects of Loving You
Dominique Thomas - 2015
They started a forbidden love that was frowned upon and as a result of that a life was created. Flash forward two years and things have changed. Drew is now a mother to Aamil's child while Aamil is adjusting to being home from prison and learning he has a daughter. Aamil wants to move on with Drew and his child. He is now running his family's lucrative drug business while also trying to pursue a life with Drew. Drew has secrets that can keep her from her happily ever after with Aamil. Her biggest one being Kadar. Kadar is anxious to build a relationship with his brothers while also being with Drew. Only Drew leaves him the minute Aamil is released and Kadar is forced to pick up the pieces all while still actively seeing Olivia. The result of loving the people that has their hearts have them fighting hard to hold onto the love that they don't want to let go. Drew wants nothing more than to be with Aamil but can he forgive her for doing the unthinkable while Kadar struggles to be with Olivia. His mind is telling him to be with her but his heart is conflicted. Will Drew get Aamil and the perfect family that she feels she deserves or will he choose to be with someone that he feels has always been down for him? Will Kadar get it together in time to be with Olivia or will his indecisiveness push her away? In part one you will be taken in an emotional journey as you read just how hard it can sometimes be loving a person.
A Gangsta's Bitch Part 1
Leo Sullivan - 2012
Even after her man, Jack Lemon, is sent to prison, Gina does what she has to do for herself and her man. When Jack wins his appeal, vengeance is no longer just for the lord.Follow Gina as she rides out for her man, and shows how a real Gangsta's Bitch gets down.
Cameron
Jade Jones - 2012
Exotic dancer by night. The temptress is about to be tempted...Meet Cameron... By day, she’s a full-time student at Cleveland State University, destined for success and fortune. But when the sun goes down, the sexy young hustler must use her book and street smarts to make ends meet — even if it means twirling around a pole every night in the city’s most infamous gentleman’s club....Although dancing might not be Cameron's dream career, she's more than willing to deal with the drama and chaos that comes with the territory. But juggling work, school, and her overly controlling boyfriend, Silk soon becomes a 24/7 job. Ten years her senior, Silk is a legend in the world of adult entertainment. Yet that fame also comes with its share of temptation, infidelity, and unwanted attention.But Cameron soon finds herself tempted as well, when the darkly delicious Jude Patterson enters the picture...With over 370 five-star reviews, "Cameron" will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride, filled with drama, betrayal, and heart-stopping action. If you're a fan of "The Coldest Winter Ever" and the "Thug" series by Wahida Clark, you'll undoubtedly love this timeless classic!
Number #1 Fan
Queen Brown - 2013
She's beautiful, talented and loved by many but she runs from love and lives for attention. Her horrible choices to get attention bring on a ton of chaos as she becomes stalkers prey. She doesn't know which way to turn as her admirers come at her and each other gunning for the title, Number One Fan. Will Fallon go crazy and dive off the deep end or will she gain the upper hand?
The Starseed Universe, omnibus
Ashley McLeo - 2018
Celtic mythology like you've never seen before. And a battle to save us all. Magically bound and separated from birth, sisters Lily, Evelyn, and Sara are reunited in the rolling hills of Ireland to save Earth as we know it. Their opponents? The fata—otherworldly magical beings whose abilities far surpass any supernatural on earth. That is until the sisters can master their magic. With their magic restored, the sisters must fulfill an ancient prophecy lost during the fire of the Library of Alexandria. If they don’t all of humanity will be enslaved. The sisters’ varied pasts create friction but they work to find common ground, master their magic, trust their estranged birth family, and fight together. Even after Lily’s adoptive family survives a tragedy, and heiress Evelyn undergoes a trial of her own, it seems as though they are strong. That nothing worse can happen. But when one rises the other falls, and occult academic Sara is forced to face her demons. With help from their family, new love interests, and unexpected links from souls long lost, the sisters push the limits of magic and bring together a culture of supernaturals—a supernatural army—like the world has never seen. The Starseed Universe Novellas Accompanying novellas Rogue Fae and Siren Falling follow the adventures of fan-favorite secondary characters Gwenn, Rena, Emily, and Selma as they discover their powers, find each other, and learn who they really are. The Starseed Universe Boxset Full of action, romance, mythology, engaging characters you want to know, and sisterhood, The Starseed Universe is sure to keep you up all night!
From the Pole to the Palace: A Love Nobody Expected
Diamond D. Johnson - 2016
Slut. Skank. Those were all words that Ms. Dreka Hendrix has been called over the past few months ever since she landed her a job at Sin City. Sin City is a major strip club here in Miami Florida. While most people are there trying to showcase their talents, Dreka is there only because it is her last resort. She’s raising a six-year-old daughter by the name of Charisma, and doing whatever she has to do to provide for her and her child. In comes the new club manager, Seth Roberts. Seth immediately sees something in Dreka, but the only thing that keeps them apart is the fact that Seth is married. Will Seth give up on his marriage to pursue Dreka? Find out if Dreka has what it takes to go from the pole to the palace.