She lacked confidence and often shied away from everyone in the world except her grandmother and best friend, Noelle. The only time Simone isn’t afraid to shine is on the basketball court. Simone didn’t know the hidden beauty she possessed and probably never would have until she met Que. Que, a big-time drug dealer in the heart of Atlanta, had it made. He was handsome, wealthy and every nigga wanted to be him and every female wanted him. When he notices Simone, he makes up his mind that he has to have her. He brings out the best in Simone, all while keeping her a secret afraid of her interfering with his reputation. Will the unlikely pair find true love or will it lead to a devastating heartbreak?

    However, the time has come for him to get her back and he’s determined to have her as the lady by his side. LeTavia is on her way home from a difficult trip to the clinic, her first step to wash away her past, when she sees Gunplay for the first time in months, looking even more irresistible than ever before. He’s the same old Gunplay, the roughest kind of thug, but there is something else. The savage in him is even wilder than ever before as he struggles to fulfill his need to conquer New York at all costs. Can they put the past behind them and move on to be the couple they once were? Gunplay is a hustler in every sense of the word, and that fact has only grown over the last few months since he’s been away. With Cutta in prison, he puts in place his plan to dominate the entire city of New York, but the more he pushes on, it seems to him that he’s greatly underestimated his opponent. In the midst of dealing with the war he’s waging in the streets, he’s also dealing with learning to control his ruthless ways. So use to shooting first and asking no questions at all, his mental stability is put to the test. Will LeTavia’s confession about what happened between she and Cutta push him over the edge? Love and loyalty. These are both things that Gunplay & LeTavia crave. But can love and loyalty be intertwined peacefully and last amid the dark evils of street life?

    It seems like no matter how good of a person she is, she just can't seem to get her happily ever after. She decides to just focus on herself and her children, and put her relationship with Mega on the back burner. When she becomes more involved in her own life and less involved in anything else irrelevant, a new relationship develops. Just when things seem to be getting better, drama is around the corner and snakes are lurking and waiting to snatch her happiness right from under her. Will Cherish finally get her happily ever after? Will that happiness be with Mega or will they go their separate ways and find love elsewhere?

    With his gun and his right hand, wife right by his side he’s ready to get some answers, that’s until Royalty springs the news of Celine’s pregnancy on him. After the loss of their daughter, it’s nothing he wants more than to have another baby with the love of his life, but will he get that? Will Celine do the unthinkable and break her vows because of her fears? Zigz has always been considered the one with a few screws missing. What happens when Autumn has been the one with the screws all this time? Will Zigz step up and be the man that both Levi and Autumn need in their life? Will Autumn find out about what Zigz was doing the night he was arrested? Or will Zigz take it to his grave? Being surrounded by women that shoot first and ask questions later, Zigz doesn’t want to expose Autumn to the lifestyle, but will he have a choice? Lord stepped in and took what was his; Royalty. But, what about Mia? Where does that leave her in their lover’s triangle? His mind is on one thing and that’s making Royalty into the woman he needs, not the spoiled bratty girl she was with Kansas. Will he be able to achieve that or will Royalty go running back to Kansas? Will Lord finally throw the towel in when it comes to Royalty and find out what’s really out there for him? Everyone is in love in this sequel, but are they with the right people? We know who we want together, but is that what their heart is telling them? I present to you I can’t be the one you, the sequel.

    It’s available right here for your reading pleasure. In part one of this series, you’ll take an unforgettable ride with Author Zarkia. She is signed to Twyla T. Presents and her writing is very clever, and this story is unputdownable. ***WARNING*** This is not your typical, Urban Romance, Dope Boy, Thug Love, or Kingpin Savage book. Heart pounding. Nail biting. Gritty. Unique. Smart. Independent. Beautiful. Successful. Educated. Serena Milan is all that and more, but when her pasts comes back to haunt her, she is in desperate need of protection and finds herself falling for the type of man that she knew was no good for her. In exchange for security, Serena agrees to the plan that was presented to her with two simple rules. Rule #1: Don’t let that sucka catch you slippin’. Rule #2: Don’t fall in LOVE. What happens when not one, but both rules are broken? Charlo Moss is the KING OF MIAMI, and everybody knows he is not to be messed with. Unless they are looking for an early grave. Every move that Charlo makes is very calculated, until he breaks one of his own rules and falls for the beautiful Serena Milan. What happens when opposites attract, secrets are revealed, trust is broken, and the one who vowed to protect you is the reason you are staring death in the face? Zarkia brings you a clever, nail-biting, unforgettable African American Romance Tale that will leave you dying for more.

    Quiet, masculine and a force in his own right. A young assassin with the mind of a king and the heart of a lion. He leads an intrepid life. One where nothing allows fear into his heart. That was comforting and what he prided himself upon until the day he fell in love. Taryn-Lee Alvarez, is the Ethiopian beauty that’s stolen his heart. Growing up homeless with nothing or no one to love her, when she finally finds it with Demoto, there’s no letting go. They’ve been through some of the toughest times and are ready to move past it. Still deeply in love and fighting until the end, the couple join forces to face one of the toughest battles thus far. How do two people that’s never been loved properly learn to love each other? A burning passion, a raw desire, a yearning deep in their souls that not even their closest friends can understand. The attachment to the other that’s inexplicable with even the most complex of words. Two lovers in their own world, doing their own thing, until it’s invaded by the very people that’s made them who they are. Relationships from the past partnered with the misunderstanding of the currents, Taryn and Demoto are in for a ride. Though it’s been said and proven that real riders never die, some of the worst things happen when you least expect it.

    She's the owner of a booming private school in Miami, her relationship with her man Mitchell is promising and life couldn't be any better. Or so she thought. A chance encounter with one of her students' father turned her world upside down. She never expected to fall for the King of the streets.Single father, Kayne Grant is feared by many and wears his title as Florida's Connect proudly. He rules the state with an iron fist like any Jamaican Rude Bwoy would. Nothing moves period, without his approval. He has a lot of money, power and respect. He also has his fair share of women. But when he meets the beautiful, complicated and feisty Danity, who also happens to be the owner of his daughters’ private school, she gives him a run for his money.Follow Danity and Kayne on their roller coaster ride of a relationship. What happens when a good girl falls for a Rude Bwoy? Will she be able to tame the beast in him? Or will his many women and ties to the streets tear apart their perfect fairytale?

    She is enjoying life and everything it has to offers with no worries. When she runs into someone unexpected, temptation rises leaving her a little hot & bothered. Royal Delgado, is an uprising boss in the new black Hollywood better known as Atlanta. Being a man of few words but always ready for action gives you a reputation one that Royal embraces. When Valencia stumbles into his life that same reputation starts to crumble as he becomes a new man. Unforeseen circumstances brings them together & you know what they say; what God brings together no man can tear apart. Loso is the right hand to Royal, it’s very unlikely you see one without the other. They live by the code what belongs to one belongs to the other expect when it comes to drama. Loso’s personal life isn’t as picture perfect as he puts on. When an enemy becomes his lover he finds himself stuck in a tangled web. Being in love with a boss comes with unmarked territory. But when the boss of all bosses approaches you, you might have no choice but to let him be what you’ve been missing.

    The secrets behind her family's true identity wasn't a part of the plan and neither was her falling in love with an upcoming dope boy. When Karma's world turns into a new life of blood, murder, and mayhem; eighteen year old Karma realizes that she's in too deep. Karma's life is spinning out of control as she realizes her innocence is gone forever and she needs to find her soul now more than ever to get through the darkness.

    She's not the typical gold digger type. Noel works hard for what she wants. She's a Nashville native, when she meets the demanding bossed up Keys from Miami in a night club, her life changes. Keys is a thug who runs the south. He is used to having what he wants, when he wants it, but with Noel it's different. She doesn't fall to her knees like everyone else in his life. She plays the cat and mouse game with Keys not impressed with his boss demeanor. When she finally decides to live a little and consider a friendship with Keys, bitter exes and family members don't want to see them happy making her think about reconsidering everything. Will he be able to gain the keys to her heart?

    Not only that, she is strikingly gorgeous, witty, and smart. But she is also damaged. No matter how many great qualities she possesses; Riley has ended up scorned by love time and time again. This time though, when love leaves her with absolutely nothing and she is ready to call it quits once and for all, she finds refuge in an unlikely place. Mason Moore is handsome, wealthy, and noble. But for every positive attribute there is an even stronger, much more ruthless quality hidden underneath the surface. Growing up the son of a street legend in Passaic, New Jersey’s Aspen Place Projects, Mase has been groomed for the street life ever since he could remember. So when Mase inherited his title of Kingpin along with all the burdens that came along with it when his father was murdered in cold blood he was up for the challenge. Along with his childhood friend Steele, Mase has prided himself on his ability to continue to build and grow the organization that was handed to him with ease… that is until money turns up missing and a new flame threatens to knock him off of his square. Riley and Mase hit it off instantly and seem to be made for each other but can they really trust the fairytale their connection appears to be? Is it real or is their love circumstantial? Are they entertaining the idea of something that isn’t meant to last? With both their pasts hell bent on being a part of their futures, falling in love with each other could cost Mase and Riley not only their relationship but also their lives.

    The bond that Juelz shares with her son makes her love him even more. The only love she has ever experienced was the love she thought she shared with Corey so, she doesn’t know how to accept the real love that Juelz brings to the table. Tired of being a fool in love, she makes a vowel to never be a fool again. What happens when her insecurities get the best of her? Will Juelz get tired of her pushing him away and throw the towel in? Or will he stick it out with her and show her what real love is? Jehlani and Jasper are young and in love. Jasper has made some decisions that Jehlani doesn’t care for. Will Jehlani get over the lies that Jasper told or will she let someone new come in and take his spot?

    That is, until she crossed paths with the sexy Bless during a home visit to follow up on a child neglect complaint. Sparks immediately fly between the two, and Bless does not hesitate to make his interest known. The only problem is, Tandy is afraid to live her life without being judged and criticized by her overbearing mother. Will Tandy succumb and give Bless what he wants, or will she allow her no good ex, Marquez, to come back into her life and cause more damage than before? Bless Puckett isn’t your average twenty-one-year street hustler. He’s a damn good father to his five-year-old daughter and loves her unconditionally. Since the age of ten, his life has been anything but perfect. After being bounced from foster home to foster home as a child, he is determined to guarantee his daughter the stability that he never had. When he meets Tandy, he immediately knows that she is the woman he has prayed so hard for. The woman who will complete his family. Bless could not resist the way he felt for Tandy, however, his age and both their occupations presented a challenge. Not to mention the meddling of outside forces determined to keep them apart. All Bless wants is a chance to prove to Tandy that age ain’t nothing but a number, and that opposites do attract. Find out if Tandy will give Bless a chance. Or will she let real true love slip through her fingers? Take a ride with these characters’ and see how this love story goes.This story will leave you with your mouth wide open and wanting more.

    Being a young up and coming rapper in the game, Todd chose his career over his responsibilities based on the advice of his manager Delano Dawson. Delano was abandoned by his mother at birth; and had never formed an affinity for the fairer sex. Life was always about what made him happy and that was all that mattered until he met Mona-Lisa. Could the bad advice he gave his protégé turn out to be his blessing or will it be another curse on the streets of Atlanta?

    Things changed when she was introduced to the rude, slick talking, smart mouthed, Sire. Feelings that she never thought she would experience again came rushing back and she knew she would never be able to shake him.Sire is known as one of Richmond's richest right along with his best friend, Toine. He was every hood girls' dream man and with a failing relationship on the line, it seemed as if Lady walked into his life right on time. Or did she? When skeletons from Lady's past come back to haunt her in the worst way possible, will Sire be her knight in hood armor? Or will the deceit be too much for him to handle?