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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?

He Found Love In The Strip Club


Traci B - 2017
    She is determined to be successful, even if it means sliding down a pole to make ends meet. Though she never has plans of becoming one of Atlanta’s top dancers, she is left no other option when her parents are left paralyzed after a car accident. Knowing that she has mouths to feed and bills to pay, she knows that she needs to make fast money. Her motto is – she needs those bills to pay her bills – which she strictly lives by. Hennessi prides herself on the fact that she doesn’t have to do anything out of the ordinary to make it to the top. However, this is the exact reason she is envied amongst other dancers. If her status isn’t enough to cause envy, Bucks forcing himself into the picture really exposes how envious other girls can be. Jarvis ‘Bucks’ Banks is the owner of an elite car dealership. He definitely earns his street credentials, but he wears the businessman title so much better. In his spare time, he goes down to Magic City for entertainment. There, he lays eyes on Hennessi. Every man knows that Hennessi is off-limits, including Bucks. Since Bucks feels like he is not the average client who frequents Magic City, he feels he’s above the rules. After a few private dances, Bucks is ready to take things to the next level with Hennessi. There is just one problem, Hennessi and Bucks are both taken. To him, taken is simply a title that can be changed at any time. For Hennessi, it is more than that. She values her relationship with her high school sweetheart – Andre. Even still, Andre isn’t enough to stop Bucks from pursuing Hennessi. Sometimes, all it takes is that one person to show what you’ve been missing out on. Will Bucks win Hennessi over with his consistency or will Hennessi stick with the man she’s loved since a teenager?

Lil' Mama Fell in Love with the Plug


Toy - 2017
    Unbeknownst to most, Raheem was The Plug and ruled the streets with an iron fist alongside his best friend, Jabba. Raheem’s first priority was to have a hand in raising his four boys, keep the streets in a choke hold and find some peace in the only woman who had truly captured his heart, Yvette. However, co-parenting with the baby mother from hell, who refuses to let go, wreaks havoc on the relationship with Yvette. Terri is the epitome of wanting your cake and eat it too. Terri is not ready to let the security blanket of Raheem go, causing her to bring nothing but drama and more drama into the lives of Raheem and Yvette. Terri strings a web of lies and deceit in order to secure the bag, with no regard for the people who will get hurt along the way. Yvette is a young teacher who is determined not to fall in love again after a heartbreak she suffered while in college. Yvette couldn't catch herself from falling once Raheem came in and snatched her soul. What was supposed to be a casual sexual relationship turned into her finding the love of her life. It appeared that Terri had won the war when one of her antics had Yvette running for the hills and leaving the man she had fallen in love with behind. She meets a man who wants nothing more than to have Yvette as his woman; however, nothing is certain when Lil Mama Falls For The Plug.

In Love With the King of North Carolina


Natisha Raynor - 2018
    Even though she was struggling financially, she was happy just being in her own place. Life got better for her once she began a serious relationship with Raheem, aka Ready. He was still trying to figure out what he wanted to do in life, but when he suffered a devastating loss, it awakened the savage in him, and Ready goes into beast mode full throttle. Soon, he's making money hand over fist, with plans to first take over the city and then the state. Just to prove how serious he is, Ready doesn't dabble with just one drug. He assembles a crew, and soon his trap houses are like a drug buffet. But with his newfound riches comes trouble in the form of dark family secrets and the police knowing him on a first name basis. Ready refuses to fold and with his queen by his side, he defeats one enemy at a time, proving that he's a force to be reckoned with in the streets. Sha Sha dreamed of being a rapper for years, but her boyfriend, Jakar, and her best friend, Brionda, were the only ones that believed in her. Sick of her far-fetched dreams, her parents are on her case about either enrolling in college or going to school. When Sha Sha finds out that Jakar isn't the man that she thinks he is, hurt causes her to make some poor decisions; decisions that may very well come back to haunt her at what is supposed to be one of the best times of her life. Join Ready and his crew, Bri, and Sha Sha as this fast paced, drama filled, gangsta love story takes you on a dope boy's quest to become the king of North Carolina.

She Not Ready For A Savage Like Me


Amber Shanel - 2017
    Growing up she watched as her mother ran through many men and decided that she was saving herself. With an empty space in her heart to fill Dior hides behind a wall that she has built up herself, not letting any man in. That was until she met Sincere Williams. Sincere Williams seemed like the perfect package on the outside. Having good and steady income and being breath taking handsome but there was one problem, he was married. Sharee, is an upcoming model, that is sick of nearly killing herself trying to maintain an image for money. Day in and day out she spends the day watching what she eats, making sure to not gain too much wait afraid that she won't be accepted anymore. Through her troubles she meets Hunter. Lastly Sophia, with Sincere as an overbearing, older brother and parents that come and go, she doesn't have time for foolishness in her life. Sophia has dreams of taking her clothing designs to the next level. She just needs to come clean to her older brother, letting him know that she has been seeing one of his closest friends behind his back... Three different women, three different stories, could they be ready to fall in love with these Savages like they think they are?

Heart of a Boss: A Memphis Love Story


Jammie Jaye - 2016
    She falls head over hills for him. In her mind she had the perfect love story. That is until she dropped out of college to follow him to Miami. Soon as they touched down in Miami her sunshine and blue sky’s turned into rain and thunderstorms. After 4 years of being locked away from the world and being mistreated she finally got the opportunity to get away from him. After moving back to Memphis she finds out that her long time best friend Jazmine held back a secret that could have saved her a lot of agony and heartbreak that she went through with Jaxon. Shortly after returning back home to Memphis her best friend Reagan introduces her to one of the most notorious drug distributors in the south Kamery Moreno. Kamery comes into her life and shows her what its really like to be loved. He was the total opposite of Jaxon, from his demeanor to the way that he dressed. Never in a million years would she have though that she would be in love with a man of his stature. After finding out that she is pregnant she decides that is time for her to be independent and achieve some of her personal goals she has set. Just when fells like she has everything under control she finds out that Kamery and his brother inherited their father’s drug empire. In addition to being a soon to be mom, opening a club, and being a King Pins wife she tries her best to stay focused. After not only being kidnapped …but also being betrayed by her best friend that just doesn’t seem to be happening. Can Shayla with stand the heartache, betray and pain that come with the biggest drug supplier on the United States? Or will she run when things get messy?

Never Made Love to a Thug: Until I Met You


Cherie Briggins - 2017
    Some would even call her stupid. Feeling as if she's constantly on a rollercoaster ride of love and abuse, Mirror finally wants off. She's losing herself and her future is starting to look bleak. Until he steps into the picture. Now that Trust is a free man, he's focused and determined to be the King of New York. While hustling day and night, the only thing he wants is money, respect and those to fear him. But when he spots a beautiful girl sitting on a stoop, will he continue to be as focused as he once was?

You're Going to Miss Me When I'm Gone


A'zayler - 2017
    She’s pretty, educated, successful, faithful, and anything else you could add that would make up perfection. She’s the well-rounded beauty who most men would want in their corner. The fun loving girlfriend that sticks by your side, no matter what. Through good times and bad, she’s the one who never folds. The one who is going to have your back through any and everything, which is why she doesn’t understand her longtime boyfriend Bandit’s refusal to be faithful. One tear after the next, Skye sheds them continuously. It’s like no matter what she does, it’s never good enough for him, and for the life of her, she can’t figure out why. Bandit is a young ladies man who continues to take advantage of every pretty woman that looks his way. A thriving entrepreneur with nothing but money and time on his hands, Bandit chooses to use it on women. Though he has Skye and she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him, he still can’t settle down. He’s relived one failed attempt at being faithful after another, and now he’s ready to give up. Why be with a woman if you can’t make her happy is his motto, but what’s he to do when he runs into the one female who refuses to give up? Bandit and Skye are both too blinded to see the road in front of them, but are quickly faced with a hard reality when friends become lovers, and lovers become enemies. Now whose turn is it to hold on?

Every Bad Boy Needs A Rider


Kellz Kimberly - 2017
     Zion is the regular girl who never does anything besides what is expected of her. Plain Jane is what she sees herself as. Never one to party or do anything fun, she sticks to the things she knows; working at her father’s auto shop and attending school. A brief accident with her car throws her into a budding friendship with a bad boy who she has nothing in common with other than cars. Growing up, Jasheem wasn't into the street life that consisted of selling drugs. He planned to walk the straight and narrow, but nothing really goes as planned. An unfortunate event leads him to turn his love for cars into an illegal six figure business. With a girl at home whom he doesn't love, Jasheem realizes he wants something more out of a relationship. Once he lays eyes on Zion, he deems her as the perfect candidate. The innocence Jasheem sees within Zion is what attracts him to her, but her knowledge and love for cars is what gave him the push to pursue her. Living in two different worlds, Zion and Jasheem both find something in each other they never saw in anyone else. Will these two be able to turn their love for cars into a loving relationship? Or will an untold truth tear these two apart?

I Got a Love Jones


Ebony Diamonds - 2017
    India, the spoiled younger sister, has a chip the size of Texas on her shoulder. As far as she’s concerned, anybody can get it. She does what she wants when she wants and to whom she wants. Family, loyalty, and friendship are all things that she no longer believes in. It’s India’s world and everyone better know it. Milan is the “good” sister. At twenty years old, she is in her third year at UCLA, and a model daughter to her hardworking mother. Naturally shy and quiet, Milan has become used to people walking all over her. However, when she catches the eye of Cain Wilson, the star football player, and NFL prospect, he helps her to realize her worth. With Cain’s help, Milan’s confidence soars, and she is no longer the mousy little pushover that everyone knows. Cain Wilson has the world at his fingertips. Whether he chooses the NFL, medical school, or even the family drug business, his future will be bright. Cain has one weakness, and that is women. Cain is drawn to Milan from the moment he lays eyes on her. Before he can pursue her, a conniving little birdy fills his head with lies, and he decides that Milan is not worthy of his time and effort. What’s done in the dark always comes to light, and Cain eventually uncovers the truth about Milan. Unfortunately, he finds out after India announces that she is pregnant by him, and Milan returns to an old love. In light of their circumstances, Cain and Milan must settle for friendship when they both want more. Will the two of them find a cure for their Love Jones or will they cross that line?

Holding His Heart & His Gun: A Savage Love Story


Jahquel J. - 2017
    Losing her mother to the prison system, she had to step in and raise herself. Besides her mother, the only other person she has had is her best friend, Brandi. Living together and trying to make ends meet in expensive New York City seems nearly impossible. Especially, when her best friend has three mouths to feed, along with her dead beat baby father. Keeping her head low and working at a hotel for close to minimum wage, Love is convinced that things will pick up for her. That is, until Burna pushes himself into her life -- literally. Burna is the black casanova. Known to have a few chicks on his team, he's not tied to anyone. Used to having women throw themselves at him, he meets his match one drunken night. When he awakes from a night of wild sex and heavy drinking with missing money, plus jewelry, he finds Love in his hotel room and all hell breaks loose. When this smart-mouthed Brooklyn girl crosses paths with him, a chance encounter turns into something more. But with a girl like Love, will Burna be able to add her to his team? Or will his heart get involved, making him start letting players off his team, for just one? Kashira has been the girl that every man has wanted, Boogie especially. He has watched her for many years, but always kept it friendly. One night out changes it all for them both. Except, both of them are too stubborn to admit it. When Boogie finds out that Kashira has been hiding secrets, will he be able to forgive? Or will he step away from the situation altogether?

A Street King and His Shawty


Tina J. - 2017
    She was smart, has a great job, her own place, and working her way up the corporate ladder. Unfortunately, her personal life is in shambles, but one wouldn't know just by looking at her. The man she's with was everything she wanted in the beginning. However, all that glitters isn't gold, and Josh has proven time and time again that a good man is hard to find. His true colors are showing, and Allison is ready to break free. She's afraid of being alone, but staying is no longer an option. Josiah is the definition of a street dude in every way. He didn't work by anyone's rules, but his own, and that alone kept him rich and alive. Never wanting to be in a relationship, he finds himself falling for who he considers to be his enemy. His best friend Dew tells him to stop fighting his feelings for her, and when he does, his secrets come to light, leaving the one person he loves to decide if he's worth the heartbreak. Layla has grown up with Dew and Josiah all her life and considers them her brothers. She will go to the war for them, but in the end, one of them will hurt her in a way she could never imagine. In return, she wants to do the same to him, but is cut short when she puts herself in harm's way. Take a journey in the life of a street king and his shawty, and see these individuals tackle love, lies, betrayal, and deception to see who comes out on top.

Streets Stole His Heart and He Stole Mine


K.C. Mills - 2017
     Lock quickly learned that love wouldn’t earn him the respect he so desperately craved, nor put food on the table or money in his pockets. When he was forced to choose, love had to take a back seat to survival. It wasn’t just about him, he had to consider his day ones. His cousins, Trip and Dino, would be affected by that same choice. If he was out, then they were out, and he couldn’t take that from them. ZaKeyah fell fast and she fell hard. For as long as she could remember, she had been in love with Lock, and just when she finds out the feelings are mutual, he up and disappears from her life. ZaKeyah was left devastated, and she had to figure out how to mend her broken heart after he completely shut her out of his life. Years later, the two are again face to face. As much as they both want to deny it, it’s as if time never passed, and they feel as connected as they ever had. Lock is no longer trying to survive because he’s now running things after taking over for Tron “Big Tee” Alexander. Big Tee is not only Keyah’s father, but the man who made him choose between the streets or his heart. Will Lock be able to work his way back into Keyah’s heart? Will she be unable to forgive the way he broke her years prior? The streets claimed him back then, but love is slowly taking over… or is it?

Our Love is the Realest


Shvonne Latrice - 2017
    That is until one night they both confess their feelings for the other, which changes the course of their relationship. The two are excited about what's to come, until a heinous crime committed, rips them apart for seemingly forever. Both feeling like their love can never be rekindled, the two go on with their lives. But what happens when they both get the chance to be together again? Will they abruptly leave the lives they've built separate from one another? Or will they realize that too much time has passed, too much damage is done, and that they were always better off as friends?Yikayla, along with bougie Dree, ride-or-die Rori, and promiscuous Jonaya make up the beautiful Goode sisters, all with completely different outlooks on life. The one thing they do have in common though, outside of their blood, is their deep yearning for love. The sisters believe they have a tight grip on life, until past and present loves come to shake things up a bit. In this tale of love lost and love gained, these beauties will have to decide which love is the realest; the one they've chosen themselves, or the one that seemed to barge it's way into their lives.

All They Needed Was A Thug's Love


Belleza - 2017
    They have done any and everything to make sure they had the best lives possible. Amina is all that and knows it! She doesn't take any mess from anyone and when she's not running her business you'll catch her playing momma to her three unruly younger sisters. She's not looking for love and doesn't want it either until she meets Jaquan. Jurnee has trust issues and a big heart hiding behind the pain of her childhood. Now she has it all, married to a successful business man and a career of her own. That is until her the foundation she's built her life on crumbs under her feet. Gucci was the 3rd oldest and the one with the I could care less attitude. She's seemed to have gotten herself into some trouble that's having a domino effect on the people she cares for the most. Zy'ala is the youngest and the wild child of the bunch. To know her is to love her and only her family truly knew who she is as a person. Feelings are difficult to express so she becomes violent often if things didn't go her way or she feel threatened. One of the Bennett sisters commits a crime that puts all their lives in danger, will they be able to stick together as a family and come out out on top, or will they all go their separate ways letting their sister take the fall alone.