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A Thugs Gift for the New Year


Tina Marie - 2019
    Crossing this line is wrong, but it feels oh so right.... Shineka has always had love for her friend Merciless, but when they slip up and have sex everything changes. Careers are ruined, lives are lost and hearts get broken. And suddenly she finds herself having to choose between the man she is falling in love with and her long desired dreams. Merciless cared about very little in life but Neka was on top of that list. When he decides he wants to settle down with her he thought everything would fall into place. But his lifestyle threatens to ruin not just their relationship but also the friendship they had built. When Neka is in trouble he will have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save her.

Tandy and Bless: When Opposites Attract


Keshia - 2016
    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.

When A Boss Nigga Wants You


Niqua Nakell - 2015
    He and Nico areCharleston’s kings and with major moves and major losses, they willlearn quickly that what they are both missing is love!Sa’Naya and Natori are both born and raised Charleston girls. Hailingfrom different parts of the city, they both have had their ownhardships that has made them the women they are today. And with lovepopping out of thin air, they question themselves. What’s a strongwoman without a strong man behind her?In this fast paced read, accompanied by Aunt Deya, JR, and Jillian,nothing is always as it seems. And with money to be made and revengein the air, a fairy tale romance does not align with the stars. Withchaos in the city and a new King crowned, jealousy rears its ugly head,in which jail or death are the answers for some. Take this adventurous ride,and see what a boss nigga wants!

Lil Mama From The Projects 3


Mz. Toni - 2016
    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?

She's My Lil Hood Thang


Kellz Kimberly - 2017
    Nice house on the upper east side of New York, both parents in their life, and they were spoiled rotten. But not everything that glitters is gold and these two learn first hand what it’s like to fall from grace. When they move to Brooklyn with their grandmother they go from being the most popular girls in their old high school to being the unknown nobodies of their new school. Leaving them both to find away to adjust to their new life style. A night of just wanting to have fun, quickly turns into a night they will never forget when a fight almost breaks out and bullets fly. When it comes to pushing that work Zay & Ji are the men to see. They're every hood chick's dream guy & every street dude's goal. Counting money & sexing chicks is how Ji chooses to live. He's a hot head through & through. Ji lives by the gun but his brother Zay fears he's going to die by it too. Zay on the other hand is the laid back conscious type. Never making a move without having a back up plan for the back up plan. Think first act later is the saying he lives by. At twenty five he's willing to settle down but only if the right girl comes along. A hectic encounter leaves Yaris believing she’s the perfect girl for him. Setting her sights on him she stops at nothing to get him to notice her. Zay on the other hand isn’t that accepting of her advances. To most, age isn’t nothing but a number. However, when it comes to Zay age is much more than a number; it’s a level of maturity. A man of his stature should have a girl that's on the same level. In Zay’s eyes Yaris' age stops her from reaching the tip of the level he’s on. Fast money, fast ass & the thrill of the streets is what Ji lives for. It's nothing for him to get what he wants. He mistakenly takes Yarah as being another notch in his belt but quickly learns she's not that type of girl. His bad boy demeanor attracts her, and her good girl essence attracts him. These two are a match made in hood heaven but nothing that’s perfectly matched comes without problems. She’s My Lil Hood Thang is a tale about finding the one you love during the good times and sticking with them through the bad times. As stated before not everything that glitters is gold but when you have a love as deep as the Nile river how could you not see the diamonds in the eyes of the one you love?

I Can't Be the One You Love 2


Jahquel J. - 2016
    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.

Neva Seen a Thug Cry


Tamala Cornish - 2015
    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?

Let Me Be The One


Tina J. - 2019
    He had his woman Erica, his newborn daughter Lexi and enough money to last three lifetimes. Unfortuately, with a case of mistaken identity, Kane was falsely arrested while he was on vacation and placed in prison out in California. Unfortunately, the woman that vowed to be by his side while he did the bid disappeared from his life after the first year. She handed his newborn daughter to his brother and his girl because she didn't want to deal with the responsibilities of raising a child alone. Kane is finally released and returns home to find his ex has permanently removed herself from their child's life but tries to find a way back in to get close to him again by demanding her back. A situation will arise that has Kane showing everyone the SAVAGE he really is after he tried to keep that side of him hidden. Stacy finally found his ride or die chick in his woman Essence. She cooked, cleaned, took care of their son, his niece and knew how to throw down in the bedroom. However; someone from his past has been lurking around for the past year. When she is revealed his relationship will be tested and the lies from back then will resurface as well. The reason the person comes back into his life won't be what everyone expects. In the end people will lose their life but who will it be? Take a ride with these brothers and see who will be the last one standing.

Wifed Up By A Street King: A Miami Love Story


Zarkia - 2019
    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.

Save Her For Me 2: A Love Story


Bree - 2016
    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?

She Got Love for a Miami Boss


Diamond D. Johnson - 2019
     Winter had it hard growing up. Hell, she still has it hard. She went from hell on Earth for the majority of her childhood and even some of her adulthood while living under her mother’s roof. Her mother, Sandra, was not only physically abusive, but she was mentally abusive, verbally, and psychologically as well. Not many people expressed their love to Winter, so when the first guy said those three words that many people yearn to year (I love you), Winter instantly fell head over heels for him. Her relationship turned out to be a big facade. In fact, it only existed to Winter because he’d already had someone to love. With love lost and now two kids to raise on her own, Winter has hit rock bottom. They say that when you hit rock bottom, you don’t always stay there for long. Cortez is his name, but everyone knows him as Boss because that’s exactly who he is and what he exemplifies. Boss is in a position where he can upgrade Winter’s life and remove her from her temporary struggle, and he doesn’t want anything in return. With all the kind gestures that Boss is doing for Winter, it sure as hell isn’t hard for her to have love for a boss!

An Iconic Love 3 : A Hood Romance


Shaytrece - 2015
    No more chicks after Conic and most importantly no more mysterious letters to their family. However, that was the calm before the storm because an unexpected shooting shatters the families short lived happiness and when Pooch and Queen are followed the family suite up for war.

Some Down South Thug Luvin'


Shelli Marie - 2016
    He is also a dope dealing, big time boss from the south who is running Houston as if he’s the sheriff. With the only two people he trusts, his right hand man, Savino and his protégé Cordell, they run a very lucrative street business. Now that Trill is thirsty, he is looking for that one big score, so he can secure his lifestyle and leave the game altogether. Timing couldn’t be more perfect when he meets Cordell’s younger sister, Jewels. She is a gorgeous young woman with goals which is a fresh change from what Trill’s used to. Right away drama creeps in when Trill’s crazy ex-cuddy-buddy, Taya, gets wind of this relationship. Taya won’t let go, even though he’s made it very clear that he doesn’t want anything to do with her. This is a major blow to her and she reacts by beefing with Jewels. She vows not to stop until Jewels is eliminated from Trill’s life for good. Now Savino, unlike Trill, has a long time relationship with his girl Rayna. They have been together since they were young teenagers. She’s his loyal queen through thick and thin, but now she needs something more to make her feel complete. This all starts to happen when Jewels puts her on to a job and she begins to earn her own money.The newest of Trill’s crew is Cordell, who is proven to be loyal beyond a doubt. His only mistake is when he begins to mess with two jealous chicks at the same time. Now when he gets caught up, he doesn’t know who to blame.They all have something in common; they are all involved in Some Down South Thug Luvin’. All they have to remember is that it’s not always the way you go into the situation, it’s the way you come out…

Forever Down for My Boss


Coco J - 2019
    Aaliyah quickly puts her law degree to work. Finding a position at The Defenders Association, Aaliyah realizes that as the youngest defender there, she would have to prove herself to her boss... she just didn’t know the day would come so soon for her. Neither did she know that her first case would change life as she knew it. Since a youngin’, Consequence Love Jr. knew his name was powerful, and one day he would run the empire his father worked so hard to build along with his uncles. After countless defenders try and fail to get him out on bond, Consequence almost gave up on the thought of going home before his trial... that was until Aaliyah Thomas walked into the courtroom and changed the game while also stealing his heart. Falling for his public defender wasn’t something Consequence intended to do, especially with his wife, India, waiting at home for him. Being in a toxic relationship was all La’Draya knew due to her first love, Greg. After leaving him, she promised herself she wouldn’t jump into another relationship anytime soon—until she meets Knowledge Jordan Jr. Used to having and getting what he wants, Knowledge set his eyes on La’Draya and instantly knew he wanted her and wouldn't take no for an answer. After getting one taste of her, Knowledge did whatever he needed to do in order to keep her—even if she didn’t agree. Secrets are spilled. Hearts are broken. Lines are crossed, and guns are drawn. The only question is who’ll be standing in the end?

He Want That Old Thang Back: Spinoff to She Used to be the Sweetest Girl


BriAnn Danae - 2016
    You MUST read that first, in order to enjoy this novel*** SYNOPSIS ​ The saying is that time heals all wounds, but for the pair you were first introduced to in “She Used to be the Sweetest Girl,” that saying couldn’t be further from the truth. Pierre, known bachelor of St. Louis and heavy in the streets, is trying to find his way in the love game. His player ways are taking a toll on him and the thought of settling down sounds appealing. But he can’t seem to choose with whom he wants to share his time and bed with. About her business and in a happy relationship, Carissa is enjoying her life without Pierre. Their year apart has given her time to evaluate what she really wants in a relationship. Though she was somewhat content, the little voice in her head is telling her that she is settling. Deep down, her heart belongs to Pierre, even though she didn’t want it to. She is about to find out that maybe giving her heart over to someone new was the wrong move. As these two struggle to grasp the realization that they are not meant to be, you will also be introduced to a couple dealing with issues of their own: that young love, where it’s fresh and fun, but could be toxic if you let it. Cameo’s from Shemel and Brix will be filled throughout the pages and you, the reader, will get to see where his rap career has led their relationship as well. ​ Some of the hardest decisions to make in life come from being indecisive and not knowing what is best for us. For the couples in this book, one bad decision can make their world change… forever. “He Want That Old Thang Back” is not only a story of love, but one of growth and life lessons. Hopefully, the lessons meant to be learned aren’t taught too late.