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In Love With the King of Miami
Treasure Malian - 2017
However, Cartier ‘Carti’ Townsend have no plans on slowing down. His climb to the top, where he reigns as the King of Miami, hasn’t been easy. After the loss of his pops Cartier Sr, Carti made a vow that losing his father to the streets wouldn’t be in vain. True to his inner New Yorker, Carti runs the streets of Miami in a fresh pair of wheat timberlands and with an iron fist, destroying any and everything that gets in his way. Along for the ride is his Cousin, Bryson, and homeboy Mack. These relationships, which are the most important to him will be tested. You know what they say, more money more problems. Nothing could have prepared Cartier for the test he would face when the love of his young life, re-enters his life. Cadence Robinson, is Carti’s dream girl, the one he didn’t realize he missed until their path’s crossed again. With everything in her life going according to plan, Cadence has no interest in reliving the past with Carti. At least that’s what her brain says, but, the strings of her heart is playing a different tune. Dior got more than she asked for when she took on the role of being Cadence’ best friend. With her career reaching new heights all Dior is focused on is securing the bag. Getting involved with Bryson was never apart of the plan, but when she fell, she fell hard. What can the streets offer a girl who had her life all planned out? Mack has his hands full with Demi. Their relationship is rocky. But even while dealing with the downside of being together neither of them wants to let go. At least not until they feel they have exhausted every option to make it work. However, before they can choose to get it together or forget it forever, will tragedy strike and decide for them? In their own way, they each find that the streets ain’t for everybody. Even the King faces Checkmate.
Creepin' with the Plug 2
Tina J. - 2017
He has been trying to keep the affair under wraps, while Nia has and will continue to do or say anything to inform her ex best friend. However, what happens in the dark, always come to light but will the two of them be ready for the repercussions when their affair is brought to the forefront? Camari, is still the only man Tracy wants but once his identity is known, she has a decision to make; him or her career? It's not an easy choice but when Derick comes to her with information that can destroy everything she worked hard for; she has no choice. He makes her end the relationship with Camari in hopes to win her back. Nikki has become the bitter baby mama from hell. She was angry with Camari for keeping their son away from her for his own safety. However, she takes it out on Tracy and brings the drama right to her front door. Find out if Creepin With The Plug is worth it to Tracy or will she find her way back into the arms of her husband.
Creeping With The Enemy
A.J. Davidson - 2017
The bigger he became the more problems they began to have. As the saying goes Mo money, mo problems, but no amount of money could heal her Renegade was the man in Houston, but when the opportunity presented itself, taking over the Chi became his biggest agenda. Only thing is, Chicago already has someone taking those streets by storm. As he prepared to take on Niko and his entire organization, meeting Laila was the last thing on his mind and took him by surprise. One girls trip and a meeting with the connect brought these two together, but everything going on around them is destined to tear them apart. Will the choices they made cause more harm than good, or will Laila find love while she is creeping with the enemy?
Halo and Prosper: No Rules In Love
Goddess Love - 2017
But her happy dreams are turned into nightmares the moment she gets into a relationship with Mickey. Halo thought she was going to get love, but instead she got black eyes and visits to the hospital. She knows she deserves better, but the fear of leaving him always has her staying with hopes that he will change. Mickey treated her like his property and she couldn’t make a move without his permission. Halo is a prisoner in her own home and each day she thought of an escape plan. The last straw is when she is brutally beaten and left for dead. The person who found her, was the person she had always loved. Prosper. Prosper Harrison used to move dope with Halo’s older brother before his sudden death. Prosper along with his other best friend, Fresh had the streets on lock until Prosper realized that being a businessman came with perks just like the drug game did. Prosper had always been overprotective of Halo since they were younger, but true feelings didn’t start to flourish until he realized the woman he wanted had always been her. He gives her that love that is only heard about on TV and in 90s R&B songs. Once the two of them give being together and love a try, the haters come out by the dozens and one happens to be Halo’s ex that she thought she got away from for good. There’s no rules in love, but there is a lot of naysayers hating from the sideline.
Shawty Sprung Off A Boss
Kelly Marie - 2017
Starting off as simple corner boys, they quickly become a force to be reckoned with, and it isn’t long before the king steps down and hands over the keys to the kingdom to the boys. But the king’s nephew has other ideas. Along the route they meet three mysterious women; Talia, Anaya, and Shansaya, who cause an uproar in their lives. They quickly secure the women they can’t live without, and life is perfect… well, it should be. Taevon ‘Switch’ James is the eldest James boy. He has an on and off again girlfriend, Angelica, who wants more, but something is missing that stops him from committing to her. His lack of relationship is the least of his worries when he literally runs into Anaya Rose, who ignites dangerous emotions within Taevon. But Angelica has a few dirty tricks up her sleeve, and Taevon finds himself making a choice between the one who loves him, and the one he loves. Which one will he choose? Taevon’s younger brother, Zakai ‘Free’ James is a playboy by heart, but when the fire red Talia crosses his path, he doesn’t allow the fact that she used to deal with a man he works with to stop him from pursuing the beauty. He goes all out for her, but someone else has their eyes on Free, and a mistake sends Talia running for the hills. Will he allow her to walk away? And lastly, there is Kimron ‘Sin’ James, the cousin to the James boys who moves into town and did not come to play games. When he comes across the beautiful Shansaya, he makes a move despite dealing with a friend of her family and her talking to another man. What should be a straightforward romance is far from it when Shansaya is confronted with an ultimatum by someone closed to her. Will she choose Sin, or is there just too much baggage that comes along dealing with a James boy? These females have no idea what hits them when they encounter these men. Shawty sprung off a boss. But what comes with loving a boss nigga?
The JS Boys: Like Father Like Son
Shaytrece - 2017
They were the eldest of the James/Santos offspring who were all either siblings or cousins and ranged in age from infants to early teens. But, now that the three boys were older, they had to face real life issues and responsibility. Lil Q’s name had already been run through the system due to the parents of his first puppy love, Jyla. Now the majority of his summer vacation was spent going back and forth to the courthouse trying to clear his name. Cons’ vacation was spent on his new career, but he later finds himself walking the footsteps of his father. Cons was a go-getter and had been that way since he could comprehend that people catered to children. Once Cons’ career blew up, he also figured out how much it brought attention from his peers, be it good or bad. Now that Cee saw how much drama had come into his family from his little brother and cousin, he chose to keep his feelings for his best friend at bay, not knowing that she liked him too. Cee, Cons, and Lil Q all knew the rules of the James and Santos family. Now that they were older, their parents felt they needed a little more freedom, but would it all be taken away after their parents learned just how much chaos surrounded their children?
King Dingaling: An African American Erotica
Cumilla Jenkins - 2019
Fuck Me. Those are words that Dakota “King Dangling” Jackson likes to hear. He earned his reputation during his porn star days, but everything they say about him is true. He’s a beast in the bedroom. Always has been. Always will be. But has he met his match? Along comes Skyy, and she’s not like any other woman Dakota has ever come across. She doesn’t want love. She just wants to cum. And Dakota was the perfect man for the job. But, somehow, sex always leads to something else. Someone always wants more. But both Dakota, and Skyy, have other lovers in the picture and none of them are willing to give them up without a fight. In this sexy, fast-paced read, find out if King Dingaling will ever get his Queen.
Riding Hard For A Thug
Nikki Brown - 2017
Asta’s passion is music, she has made her mark on the DJ scene but Simon doesn’t support her career choice and that causes a lot of issues in their relationship. When Asta meets Ky’sier and he becomes everything she needs in a man, where will that leave Simon who has some secrets of his own. Zander has no filter when it comes to telling you what’s on his mind, he lives his life on the edge and dares anyone to question it. Zan has has no plans on settling down, that is until he meets the sexy artist, Neala. Neala closed off her heart the day she lost her boyfriend to a horrible traffic accident. She vowed to never go there with a man again, but when Zan crosses her path he doesn’t give her much of a choice. There is only one thing that is standing in the way and that’s Zan’s baby mama Tasha who has no plans of letting Zan go anytime soon. Will they be able to survive the wrath of Tasha? Rondo, the president of the Carolina Kings biker club, is in a ten year relationship with his fiancé Char. Their relationship is as solid as they come or so you think. What will happen when their happily ever after comes crashing down? When secrets come to surface, friendships are tested and love is on the line. Will everyone make it out okay? Find out in this story about Love, jealousy and deceit.
Homies, Lovers & Friends 5: A Brooklyn Love Story
Jahquel J. - 2017
Milli is in love with being a family man, but can't help but to think why Kelsie doesn't want to give him a baby. Kelsie is still dealing with the emotions from the last time she was pregnant with Milli's baby. Will this cause them to drift apart? Or will Milli pull his pants up and be there for his woman like a man should be? It's no secret that Kelsie and her mother have a strained relationship. When Shanny reveals something from her past, will this bring the mother and daughter closer or push them further apart? Marina isn't giving her granddaughter without a fight, even if that means dragging Kelsie to court to gain custody of her granddaughter? Will Marina get what she wants, or will she end up being hurt in the process? Michelle is so ready to give birth to her baby boy and marry the love of her life. With her hormones driving her crazy, she doesn't realize that she's pushing her love away from her. While she prayed for the blessing she's been receiving, is she scared? Will Michelle end up losing everything she has ever wanted because of fear? Patsy is back and ready to begin her life without Mello. While she handed Mello the divorce papers months ago, he's still stalling. Although she's tired from fighting with Mello, she's happy that she can count on her friendship with Walt. What happens when Walt wants to take things to the next level? Is Patsy ready for that, or will she walk away? Mello is going down a down hill spiral that he can't seem to get out of. To him, everyone's his enemy. With Kenyetta on his nerves, he starts partying hard. That is until Choc andrews walks into his life. Although they build a friendship, everyone can see that there is more for these two friends. But, Choc is hiding a secret that can either make or break Mello. In this finale, everyone gets their definition of their happy ending. Sit back and get ready for part 5 to this amazing series!
A Love So Blue
Mel Dau - 2021
After a life altering event in her late teen years that resulting in the loss of her older brother, she sees the world in a different light. She could have taken the loss and let it control her but she Bossed up and allowed it to empower herself to be a force in her community fighting against Police Brutality. She stands for what she believes in and is unapologetic in that stand. Now, she’s ready to stand in love. When Vega steps into her life he turns it on its axis. She hesitant in her interactions with him but he wins her over, it’s a done deal. Will a very important life detail be the unraveling of their newly budding relationship or will it be a game changer for the better? Will Vega Samuels be the man that Onyx Manigault stands within Love or will the shade of Blue be too much to handle?
Your Heart is Safe With Me Too
A'zayler - 2017
True love is something that Peru has never known, and had become quite desperate for, until finding Dulani. He’s more than the man that he’s promised to be, and Peru finally feels free enough to welcome her happily ever after, only to find out that it’s not going to come as easy as she’d hoped. With bitter and scornful ex’s resurfacing from their past, it seems impossible for the couple to find their fairytale ending. They’ve given their relationship everything they’ve got, but with all of the drama circulating around them, the couple is afraid it won’t be enough. Finally, back on track, and regaining all that he’s lost, Key is on a mission to get his girl. Garren, the feisty, and vibrant young nurse that’s nurtured him back to life, has been in Key’s corner every step of the way, and he’s ready to make her his. However, he’s not sure he can. With a stubborn and ungrateful husband in Garren’s path, Key’s efforts are going unnoticed. Although he’s showing her his heart and everything that it entails, Garren is still afraid to let go. When it seems as if all else is failing, Key loses hope. It isn’t until a mystery woman unintentionally interferes with his plans, that he’s able to prove to Garren that her heart is indeed safe with him.
A Hustler's Charm 3
Stephanie L. Partee - 2019
After an explosion leaves several injured, and hearts devastated, Priest and Charm are left to deal with the aftermath. Things become even more strained between them and they are both left wondering how much more their relationship can take. While they seem to be falling apart, many of their friends are oddly coming together. Some relationships may have to take time and blossom, while others don’t even seem feasible. Charm has to transition into a woman she used to be in order to find the answers to some of her questions. While Priest has to deal with enemies closing in on him from all sides. It seems when he deals with one enemy, two more pop up. When what seems like the impossible occurs, will it work out for the greater good? Or will misery continue to keep he and Charm apart? Find out in this shocking finale to A Hustler’s Charm.
A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate
N'Dia Rae - 2018
Life hasn’t always been easy for Chantè Sheppard. Growing up with an emotionally abusive mother, absent father and quirky personality left her ridiculed and teased when she was younger. Desperate to be perfect and become the most successful woman of her dreams, she buckled down and became a prominent attorney. Despite her career success, her love life has always severely lacked. When her fiancè of two years calls off their engagement, she decides that his life is no longer worth living. But a year later, she attempts at finding new love with someone from her past, Qassim. Things with Qassim go well at first but then take a dark turn. Chantè is obsessive with his entire being and will stop at nothing to make him hers. A Thin Line Between Lust and Hate is twisted, gut wrenching tell of obsession, love and drama. This is one book, you won’t be able to put down. This book also includes a bonus book.
Sen and Neicey: Life After Love
BriAnn Danae - 2017
Love wasn’t something she yearned for, but when she crosses paths with dangerous rude, and sexy Sensay Giordano by chance, he immediately made her reconsider and throw caution to the wind. After years of dating, going through a breakup, and rekindling the flame, Neicey is ready for more but knows deep down the flame they recently re-lit will be dimmed by the skeletons in her closet. Though she planned to take the secrets to her grave, they’ll have to be revealed and pulled from the minuscule section of her heart she hasn’t given up to Sen. With a mouth so reckless, slick bun pulled to the top of his head, and a pocket full of money to pull any woman he pleases, Sensay knows for a fact that he’s that guy. Cocky in his attempt to woo Neicey out of the lace thong he met her in, Sen didn’t struggle a bit. Neicey was just the amount of woman he needed to help calm him down, so he thought. After struggling with commitment, and getting his heart broken, Sen cleans his act up and has been on good behavior since. But, being good can only last for so long. Especially when a man’s heart is involved. Two damaged, hothead lovers on a mission to win each other’s hearts over completely, realize that they are more dysfunctional than they thought. Laughs will be shared, tears will be shed, and some hearts will be broken in this riveting, heart throbbing standalone novel. Though love conquers all, handing your heart over to someone in hopes that they’ll mend it comes with consequences. Ones that love can’t withstand.
My Christmas Bae In Atlanta: A Novella
Twyla T. - 2019
With their dad already in jail for a crime he didn’t commit, the sisters only have each other to lean on besides Chantel’s boyfriend and best friend. On the same night of their mom’s murder, betrayal exposes itself, flickering more pain on the siblings. Even from behind bars, Charles Harris always looks out for his girls, even when the unthinkable happens. Forging his edge of protection around them, Charles sends Rocco McGee in to protect his baby girls. However, Rocco gets more than he bargains for. Not one to mix business with pleasure, this is one time that he will double cross that line if it means getting closer to the beauty known as Chantel. With all that has happened, love is the last thing on anyone’s mind. However, love just may be the one thing that brings joy to an otherwise dismal holiday season. Twyla T’s My Christmas Bae in Atlanta is a heart-wrenching urban romance novella that provides a little hope and happiness even when life seems to say otherwise.