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And He Got The Side Chick Pregnant: An Urban Romance by Theresa Reese
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The Secrets Between Me And Your Boo
Johnazia Gray - 2018
Being spoiled by her parents, her brother Blake, and her late boyfriend only blinded her to the things she's really supposed to know in life. After dealing with the depression of a miscarriage and losing her man to a terrible car accident, she decides that she no longer wants to live off of her love ones. So, she tries to better herself by getting a job and starting over. Seemingly, things are supposed to get better. However, that's when her nightmares really begins. While hanging out with her coworkers, Amille and Taylor, she meets Chance. Chance is loveable, sweet, and a caring man, but he's also about his money. Being with his girlfriend Ronda has taught him that you can love someone, be with them and not be happy. Meeting Starr only makes things worse in his current relationship. With owning two successful businesses, he needs someone to bring the best out of him to keep him level headed. That person seems to be Starr. However, who said that Ronda would let him leave and have his happily ever after with someone else? In this series you'll meet a lot of scandalous, secretive characters. There is drama on each page, and the action is never ending.
Rude Boy: A Yardie Love Story
Autumn Crum - 2018
Jamaican born brothers, Kenji, Clive, Knox, and Lennox Grimes are relentless in their pursuit of the almighty dollar. The leader of the crew, Kenji Grimes is a natural born charmer. He is sure he can use his charm and good looks to gain him anything his heart desires, but when approached with the job of a life time, Kenji isn’t so sure he can pull it off. This one last bank heist could guarantee his retirement from the world of bank robbing forever. There is only one obstacle that stands in Kenji’s way. Her name is Ava Buchanan, wealthy billionairess and sole heir to World Bank, a banking dynasty. Ava’s perfect world spins out of control when she meets Kenji Grimes. Ava’s falls hard for the handsome stranger but is unaware of the danger lurking behind his bad boy persona. She will soon find out that this rude boy rebel not only hides a painful past but also a deadly secret. One so deadly it may very well cost the heiress her life.
To Love A Dope Boy 3: An Urban Romance
Antoinette Sherell - 2018
The past is bringing every deceit to the forefront, and it’s hard for Kolyon, Dortch, Ivy, and Gin to weed every snake from the grass. With Chris meeting his demise, their troubles seem over, but unfortunately, they have another threat right under their nose—mainly Ivy. When she’s taken by her own man, it’s up to Kolyon to get her and Legacy back safely. While Ivy is in danger, Gin and Dortch weave their own web of troubles that they may not live to tell. When Gin wakes up with a gun to her head, she’s certain that her secret affair has come full circle to bite her. With all their troubles brewing, no one has yet to figure out Chris’ killer. That one person is steady making moves without their knowledge, and just may be the match to ignite everyone’s lives up in flames. Will everyone make it through the fire unscathed? In this final installment, these two groups of friends will realize who is really for and against them... including each other.
That Bona Fide Hood Love 2: Pluto and Galaxi
Taniece - 2019
Pluto, Luna, and Moon each are feeling remorse thinking they had something to do with her stabbing. While Pluto searches for answers, Luna is battling her own demons when someone from her past resurfaces. New enemies are on the horizon to take what Pluto has worked so hard to build. Trying to keep his family safe is becoming inevitable, but he’d do whatever it takes to ensure their safety and get the justice Galaxi deserves.
Drunk In Love 4
Tiece - 2015
Although they are now in a good space, others are finding it hard to cope with the unexpected events of life’s lessons. Angel and Mark have suffered the loss of their baby girl. Mark just wants to make it right. However, Angel is on another mission. In the wake of her demise may come a blessing in disguise. Things are finally looking up for this couple or, so it may seem. Everyone pays a price when living their dreams, but will Angel’s cost her everything, including her life? Felisha finds herself in the unlikeliest of situations and learns that life can be taken away at any given time. Because of her new outlook on life, she finally wises up and makes a major decision. A decision that could possibly stir up more drama than she ever anticipated. Dillon comes face to face with Rihanna and finds out the most SHOCKING NEWS of them all. Will he and Zoe stand the test of time? Or, will someone end up walking away and never looking back? Drunk In Love 4; A Must Read!
Paid in Karma: A Woman Scorned
Meesha - 2020
Their love for one another is strong and their sex life is incredibly hot and adventurous. Their bond seems impenetrable. But what will happen when Wes' scorned ex pops up, determined to cause strife in the couple's lives? Will her shenanigans expose a chink in love's armor? Or will Wes suffocate in all attempts to break up his happy home? While anticipating the arrival of their first child, the happily married couple’s world is about to get turned upside. Will the love Justice and Wes share survive the infidelity, deception, and all the craziness that comes along with it? Or will all hell break loose because the other woman is looking to be PAID IN KARMA?
Torn Between The Plug And A Savage 2
Karma Monae - 2018
After Cane's revelation on the depths of her husband's betrayal, she finds her self battling how to handle the truth without allowing it to fully break her. With Hoodsta by her side, Cane knows she can do almost anything, but how does that work when she's pregnant with his child, and still running one of the most lucrative Crip organizations in New Jersey? While Hoodsta’s ready to retire the game completely, Cane’s just getting started. Can Hoodsta stand to the left of his woman, or, does her unending love for the streets ultimately tear them apart ? Awakening in the hospital, after a tragic crash, Sanai is forced to face her reality along with a mean backlash from Saint. The two find themselves at odds carrying out selfish tactics to get the others attention, even though all they really want, is to be together. But how is that possible when Gerald is still lingering in her past and Mecia just doesn't seem to go away? Not to mention, Saint's new responsibility as the GMC's Vice President. With more of Gerald's skeletons falling out the closet, Sanai soon finds herself conflicted and torn between loving the once plug , and loving a young savage. However, is Saint still willing to take on her and her baggage? Or better yet, is Sanai willing to accept all of his.... For ten long years, All Havoc wanted to do was come claim his hood back after tucking his tail and doing his time. 'Wins come with losses' is his motto, and now that he's linked back up with his girls Tru and Cane, he just knows they are about to take things to a whole different level. While everything seems to be falling in place on the streets, there's still that one thing in his life lacking... soon Havoc sees maybe the person or thing he’s been searching for, has been right in front of him. Question is, will she be ready to reciprocate the love back or is he simply infatuated with the idea of finally being in love ? Cuz and Nika are your typical hood couple, trying to stack money, take care of their son, and live life to the fullest. Unfortunately, all of Cuz’s past wrongs seem to always knock them back to square one, making it hard for Nika to fully trust him. With Jahmara constantly using little Carson as a ploy to reel Cuz back in, Nika begins to question whether or not her and Cuz are truly meant to be. Giving up would be so much easier than the unknown , but the only issue with that is neither of them are prepared to live their lives without each other.... In this hood tale, we take a closer look into the lives of the crew and the people closest to them. With Gucc looming in the background stirring up beefs, stakes slithering their way inside the circle, who can really be trusted? Not everyone can hang with the Gang, and only the real understands!
Cold Heart Kisses 2: The Finale: A Hood Love Story
Zarkia - 2019
In part one of this riveting tale, it was Kahina Martel against the world. After meeting who she thought was the love of her life and being confronted with truths she was not yet ready to deal with, Kahina was left to her own devices. The heart pounding cliffhanger left readers on the edge of their seats anticipating what was to come. Will Kahina be able to overcome a bed that was inevitably made for her? After losing the love of her life, will Kahina be able to ever love again? Or will the secrets lurking in the shadows be too much for her to bear? Dive into the final installment of this enticing, drama filled African American Urban Fiction Hood Love Series and find out if love wins in the end.
Bouquets & Berettas
Myiesha Mason - 2018
After up and leaving Jersey eight years ago to pursue her education at Michigan State University, she’s back for one reason. She’s recently engaged to a professional boxer named Monty Green, but there’s one problem: she’s already married. Before leaving, eight years ago, Jersey married her childhood sweetheart, Raymond ‘Rated R’ White. After the two took a devastating loss, it drove a wedge between them that couldn’t be undone. With emotions heightened, Jersey picks up and leaves without saying goodbye, leaving Rated R confused and feeling abandoned. Now that she’s back, she’s demanding a divorce. But Rated R, who’s still in his feelings about the way she left, is refusing to jump at her will. Why should he aid in her happiness when she left him in misery?? After Jersey left him, Rated found a way to move on with his life. At thirty years old, now a father of a four-year-old little girl and the owner of his own construction company, making eight figures of legit money, Rated R is the ultimate bachelor. All the women want him, and all the niggas want to hate him. Moving on with his life, he meets the beautiful Nubia. Everything about her is perfect from her looks to her personality to the sex they share. She’s almost too perfect, so it seems. But Rated soon discovers that no one is perfect, not even Nubia. She has a deadly agenda that causes Rated to revert to the deadly savage that he once was. After finally getting what she wants, Jersey is headed back to Michigan to start planning her wedding, but something just doesn’t feel right. The few days she spends tormenting the man she once described as the love of her life causes old feelings to resurface. She realizes that she may have made a mistake in divorcing Rated R. When discovering the two people who she trusted the most back in Michigan have deceived her, she comes back home but not before showing them why they call her Dirty Jerz. Now back in Jersey, she’s ready to start a new life, but it’s not the life she wants if it’s not with the love of her life, Rated R. These two may fight like Ike and Tina in the limo, but they’ll go to war for each other, Berettas blasting.
No Better Love 3: Hennessy and Santana
Diamond D. Johnson - 2017
Part two to the no better love series ended with Hennessy being shot. The number one question that the readers are dying to know is if Hennessy survived those bullets. Hennessy wasn’t just shot once, but multiple bullets entered his body. If he were to make it out, could Santana and him manage to get things back to how they used to be? Could it be how it used to be when they were younger? After all, the drama didn’t start unfolding between the two of them until they decided to cross that line and get into a relationship. This is the finale to this series. and hopefully all enemies can now disappear and if Hennessy makes it, Santana and him could get there love back to how it used to be because we already know that there’s no better love than the love between Hennessy and Santana.
The Connect Who Took My Heart Away 3
Coco Shawnde - 2019
Louis. She has no plans to leave until she has left her mark and has been heard! Hosea is placed in an odd position, and will his reaction be best for the safety of his family? All new stress and Moss missing, will he be able to handle what is coming their way? Dice is spiraling on her own ups and downs and soon will find out the reason. What she finds could truly break or make their moment when they seem to finally be getting on track. Will Hosea make the wrong choice as the connect, putting his family and crew in jeopardy? Obasi is settling in with Miani, and cutting strings with his old flings is a must if he’s going anywhere with the woman he says he loves. Miani has to boss up not only within her relationship but with her family, who have made leaving her past with Ralph almost impossible. She quickly faces uncomfortable situations, and her relationship may crumble or soar depending on how she handles it. The completion of this evolving series comes with drama from all sides and takes you on a journey of its own. New faces, opportunities, and truths hit these couples full force, and they will be tested to their limits. Will they fall, or climb to the top when all said and done?
BITTER TOO: (BITTER 2)
Shakela James - 2017
Long before I was a baby mama, I was a woman in a so-called man’s-world. My bitterness started long before I gave birth. The odds were against me since the day I was born and falling in love only made it worse. Sometimes as women, we wear our strength so well that we forget to take it off at night. We fall asleep with the weight of the world on our backs and wake up feeling the marks that are left on our souls. Still, we get up each day to face a world that doesn't love or respect us. Sometimes, we give our all knowing that we’ll receive nothing in return. I think that's enough to make anyone bitter. I sacrificed my life, my body, my sanity, and my heart only to be disrespected, mistreated, and overlooked. If you walked a mile in my shoes, you'd probably be bitter too.
What It's Like To Love A Heartless Savage
Iisha Monet - 2017
An intense feeling of deep affection. A four letter word that holds so much meaning. A word that we all crave. So what happens when two sisters embark on different journeys trying to find their own happiness? Shiloh and Sachua are two sisters just trying to find their way through this crazy thing called life. Both beautiful and intelligent lacking the one thing EVERY woman wants. Love. To feel wanted. To be adored. Shiloh Williamson is a 24 year old Human Resource manager for a local private doctor office. Living a simple yet quiet life, some would consider her boring. Poised and very reserved she meets Landon, self proclaimed ladies man and the local dope boy when she’s invited out for drinks thanks to her best friend Kirby. Instantly sparks fly when the two initially meet but is her good girl image strong enough to make him change ways? Sachua Williamson has an on and off again complicated relationship with her daughter's father Joey but when he starts dating someone close to her things take a change for the worst. Not wanting to be a single mother she’s torn between the battle with her mind and heart. Should she stay and deal with the pain and agony he continually cause or walk away while she has a chance. Completely capable of holding her own, what happens when big sister Shiloh steps in making a permanent decision that will change their lives forever? Loyalty would be questioned. Lines will be crossed. Relationships will be tested but will love conquer all?
Hush 2
Shameek Speight - 2019
After earning her degree in Psychology, Bernie’s life purpose was to help women suffering with depression as best she could, while being a mother to her niece Simone; the child her sister Bianca left behind. When a rash of murder/suicides of mothers and their children began, and with little to no assistance from the police, Bernie begin to dig deeper into the strange occurrences. Finding a common factor amongst the victims, which she also shares, the possibility of sharing the same fate as her sister and other women consumes her as she races against the clock to save herself and the life of young Simone.