She isn’t your average chick, and has the type of beauty no man can resist. Better known as a plus-sized China Doll, her voluptuous curves are in all the right places, but behind her perfect smile, cornbread fed fatty, confidence, and a positively matching aura, lies who she truly is a woman who came up in the trenches of the hood. She’s strong, fearless, independent, gutter, and above all, loyal. The only thing that ever gave her loyalty back, was her music. Christmas is here, and it may not bring Qulera cheer, as it’s haunted her since she was a young girl. She gave up hope that she could have the Christmas she always deserved, especially after her life starts spinning out of control. What will this December hold for Qulera? Will she be able to break her bad streak with Old Saint Nick, or will the lonely ghosts of Christmas past come back to destroy her life once more?

    Sexy, established, and worth millions both of them can have any woman they want. While Ryan’s is calculated and introverted Romelo is the wild child, enjoying life without a care in the world that is until a past business associate resurfaces with an opportunity that may be too good to be true. The youngest member of the Santone family, Zanae has everything she could ever want except the freedom to live life on her own terms. Crippled by her families wealth and control her determination for freedom has led her into the arms of the enemy. Is it really love or an opportunity for the Massey Clan to one up their rival? Moriah has relocated for a second chance to start fresh. Searching for peace to heal the bruises unseen by the naked eye she’s not looking for love or anything that resembles it. When a night out ends in gunfire she meets the unforgettable Romelo Massey and from there her life is never the same. An age old beef has separated these two families for generations but what happens when the enemy finds a way to capture your heart? Love knows no boundaries and puts all four of them in an awkward position none of them are ready for. Who would’ve known being loyal to your heart could be the wrong move in this game of love & war.

    Skye is an urban love story elicits so many emotions as you dive into the lives of Elizabeth “Liz” and Cedric Harvey. ***** “What happens when you go from main chick to mistress status? Elizabeth Pearson found herself submerged in these reversed roles, and after fifteen years of marriage and one year of divorce, Cedric Harvey delivered the devastating news that he was now married to the woman he cheated on Liz with, Felicia. Feeling distraught, Liz unleashed all the rage she felt for Cedric and ended up in the one place they never had problems, the bedroom. After their sexual rendezvous, Cedric noticed the fire and desire that Liz emitted and wondered what had gotten into the woman he used to know. This new side of her had him intrigued, entranced, and full of jealousy. Even though he was married, Cedric couldn’t stay away from her, even though he tried. During their affair, Cedric realized that he had everything he wanted in Liz, but his cheating ways cost him the love of his life. He vowed to make Liz his main chick again, but one little thing was standing in their way, his marriage to Felicia. Will Felicia accept that Cedric wants to return to Liz, or will she fight for her young marriage? Liz started out with revenge on the agenda, but what happens when the games turn into more than just revenge? When Liz realizes that she still has strong feelings for Cedric their situation turns into a case of emotional warfare. Liz thinks Cedric is the love of her life, but is he? Can she fully trust Cedric after all the lies that he told her before, or is there someone lurking in the background that knows her true value? Liz is confident in her relationship with Cedric this time, but, is it forever the second time around? Lies revealed. Secrets uncovered. Relationships tested. Will a happy ending be in sight for anyone? Or will the second time around be just as catastrophic as the first?

    With the question of his baby’s paternity in the air, Suny and Kross are at a standstill in what we thought would be their happily ever after. In an attempt to learn what they’re really looking for, both agree to break away from each other in search of their own paths. But will it do more harm than good? 

We’ve heard that when someone returns, it means it was meant to be. But how long are you supposed to fight for? What happens when both sides return with baggage? Will they finally give up fighting against the connection they were meant to have from the start? Or will the fact that they belong together scare them away indefinitely?

    

    But one thing Ramone knows is that a hustler is nothing without a woman by his side, so he pushes him to find a rider to make his wife before he can take his place as a leader in the streets. Diego agrees for the sake of earning the position that he was born to take on but when he meets a certain woman, things don't quite turn out the way he planned it. Christina isn’t the least bit glamorous and doesn’t give money so much as a second glance. The only thing on her agenda is caring for her elderly mother and working to provide for them both without any help. Unfortunately, Ramone isn’t the only parent who wants the best for his child. Regina, Christina’s mother, urges her to try to win Diego's heart in order to solidify their happiness. Christina isn't having it but she later agrees but her mother's plan backfires. When Christina discovers that she's not the only one fighting to be by Diego's side, will she fight or will she fold? Can she make him see the good in having less and not too much? Or will Diego throw away any intention of marrying to stay the bachelor that he loves being? Though these questions are answered, there are just too many people who hold knives, ready to either stab Diego in the back for his money… or slit Christina’s throat for the title she’s striving to earn.

    So lets neglect the what ifs and make it do what it does.” Wale. Amari White is an amazing tattoo artist residing in Birmingham, AL. After a relationship that went south, she clung to being an independent boss. No man, no worries. That is, until she meets the man of the city, Roman Smiley and he sweeps her off her feet. Every woman needs a man that can yoke her up and lay down the law. Roman possesses a boss status and hood mentality. His grind is ambitious. What he says, goes. Could he be what Mari needs? Or is his lifestyle too much? Everyone has a secret they’re afraid will get out. What’s yours? Jersey Love is a nutritionist at the local Woman and Children’s hospital. She’s a single mother raising her son, Josiah and getting used to the new scenery of Birmingham. There’s just one thing; she’s harboring a secret. On the run from her past demons, she runs right into the arms of Sincere “Sin” Peters. Sin is gentle, yet demands respect. He wants to take care of Jersey and Josiah. However, it’s up to her to let him. Will Jersey allow herself to get comfortable and fall in love? Or will she run Sin away before it’s too late?

    To describe her heart as broken would be an insult of its own because she was long past that word. Left to pick up the pieces in the wake of Knight’s absence, Charde can’t seem to get back to the girl she once was. Grief, anger and betrayal fills her heart and without her only friend at her side, there doesn’t seem to be a rainbow showing up after all of this rain. Leaving the streets behind was always the plan for Knight, but what happens when the streets refuse to stay a thing of the past? With so many issues calling for Knight’s attention, it’s hard to decide what takes priority. While he knows that he just wants to be happy with Charde at his side, Knight is also aware that a pregnant Ainsley won’t just go away. Add to that the fact that she seems to have a closet full of secrets that are constantly spilling out, Knight will soon realize that the life he’s been living has been a lie. Trapped in her own form of prison, Ju-Ju is in full survival mode as key players are exposed in Gemini’s twisted plans for her group of friends. Playing the role of the beautiful wife to an abusive kingpin is a hard job but Ju-Ju knows that her life depends on making it believable. With outside help, she gains hope that she will make it out of her situation alive. But, what is she returning home to? With her relationship with her and Gunna in the balance, Ju-Ju is left unsure on if they will ever get back to each other’s heart. In fact, she isn’t even sure that she wants to get back to what they had after the dust settles. In the finale of this explosive series, lines are drawn and crossed countless times by both friends and foe. Family ties are tested, and some bonds are better left broken. It’s been said that nobody wins when the family feuds, but the question remains, will there be anything left standing of the Bentley clan when the dust settles?

    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.

    At such a young age she has a vision. She wants to be a fashion designer and own her own string of boutiques. The only thing is Bella is sheltered. She is the youngest of four and the only girl so the outside world isn’t something that she has ever had to deal with alone. She’s never had a date and never been kissed. But that’s fine she has her ambition to keep her warm at night. In walks Blaze. At the age of 26 he has a string of clubs and real estate that afford him and his wife Shanice a life of luxury. The only problem seems to be that Shanice is only worried about the money. She doesn’t seem to give a rats ass about her husband or their marriage. Until Blaze’s focus is pulled by Bella who is beautiful inside and out. With all these obstacles Blaze and Bella could never be. Or can they make it work?

    Everyone knows in the hood that Christmas doesn't come in December...it comes in April -- TAX SEASON! Follow this crazy ratchet drama about three Chicago women trying to make money moves with their tax refund checks.

    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.