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You Gon' Pay Me With Tears
Trenae - 2016
Whether it was family or a significant other a broken heart was always the result in the situation. After her latest heart break Reign decided that she wasn't going to allow another person to destroy the heart she piece back together time and time again. Along side her best friend Purp, Reign makes it a mission to go on a getaway hoping to leave all of the nonsense behind. Unlike her best friend relationships never ran deep for Pup. To a person that is all about her paper, a break up isn't nothing but a stepping stone. Purp unlike Reign could careless about feelings or being love. For her money was the motive and as long as she had money then she was straight. But what happens when money isn't what your body yearns for at night? When Purp has an encounter that blows her mind she is willing to rethink her ways and give the love thing a try only to find out that love may not be ready to give her a try. Rello is fresh out of jail and ready to get into somethings that only he could get himself into. When he lays eyes on Reign all the bullshit he was on goes out the window. His main purpose quickly becomes making sure Reign never drops another tear. In the Spin off to The Sins of my Beretta, these new couples are faced with more than they barged for. With sister's Sin and Beretta in retirement the team is spread thin when drama both old and new are brought to the forefront. Will these new couples be able to cock back their nines & handle business or will they be left to pay the piper in nothing but blood & tears?
He Exposed me to the Real, Now I Hate Lames 3
Natavia - 2017
Kwenya and Ashanta are now happy and expecting their first child, but the people around them still haven't found their happily ever after. Desi and Bishop are at the end of their relationship. A series of crisis seems to be the norm for the hood's favorite couple. With life changing events, the couple is left wondering if they should go their separate ways. Serene, is now a newly divorced woman and expecting her first child. Her ex-husband is not ready to close that chapter yet and is doing whatever it takes to get his first love back. After tragedy strikes, will the two put aside their differences and remember why they fell in love in the first place? Another man is trying to win Serene's heart but will he succeed? Yolo is a ladies man and is known for his playa ways. Settling down is a challenge for, Yolo. That is until he meets the one person who challenges him. When Tragedy strikes leaving him fighting for his life, who will remain by his side? In this last installment of the series, there will be a lot of heart break, back stabbing and finding new love. Secrets are exposed and so are backstabbing friends. Get ready to see how these men separate themselves from the real and the lames.
Wynter
Trenae' - 2018
Her man ran the city, she lived in a home straight out of an urban fairytale, her bank account had no end and she was always rocking the finest of jewelry, clothing and bags. Women literally wanted to be Wynter, but all Wynter wanted to be was free. Loving Isaiah or Ice as the streets called, him wasn’t easy and came with a huge price. Wynter’s price was her best friend and sister, Rayne. Locking herself away from friends and the little family she had was Wynter’s solution to keep Isaiah’s violent behavior at bay. Being a prisoner in her own relationship came to an abrupt end and Wynter was finally able to be free. But not every fairytale has a happily ever after.
Meeting a man wasn’t in Wynter’s plans but that didn’t stop Supreme Harris from making sure those plans changed. The problem is, Supreme played by his own rules. Will Supreme be able to love Wynter pass the hurt or will he only help break her already fragile heart? With a new love on the horizon, people seem to forget that some love runs too deep to just walk away.
Love Shouldn't Hurt: Breaking the Chain
Meesha - 2018
She's determined to do something positive with her life, and she doesn't want to use her body to get what she wants. On the road to attaining her goals, the young, strong-willed butterfly has overcame every obstacle that was placed in her path, except one, her abusive mother, DOT. Dot would've been better off had she been born infertile. The way she treats her daughter is nothing short of trifling. Kaymee's will is unbreakable. With the help of her two best friends, POETRY and MONTY, she leaves her mother's home ready to take on the world, but the world can be a bitter, cold place. In the midst of madness, DRAY appears like a the fairy-tale lover Kaymee has always needed to help heal her wounds. Can Dray do the impossible and show her that LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT? Or is Kaymee too damaged to repair? One thing's for certain, Dot stops at nothing to see Kaymee down and out, and dragged through the mud. Ultimately, who will have the last laugh, mother or daughter?
The Plug & The Privileged: The Story of Reign Baylee Jones (RahMeek and Bella)
Mercy B. - 2017
With the pleasantries of her mother's beauty staining her frame and a vicious demeanor inherited by her father, Reign's journey into adulthood is one worth mentioning. Having the best of both worlds, Reign is equip with life lessons from her mother and shooting lessons from her father. While both parents were focused on balancing their daughter, and protecting her from the visible forces of the world, they neglected to warn her of the intangible, most ravishing, deadly, world-shaking, earthquaking force of them all -love.
F#*k A Friend Zone
Jay Tha Writer - 2020
They never cross that line with each other, but when Cupid’s arrow struck them, things change drastically. Both in their separate relationships, their friendship gets tested when being so close to each other causes trouble. Heaven wants to be in a relationship with her man, Reese, but can’t deny the feelings she has for Rome.He was struggling to find himself. Rome was fresh home from jail and determined to do something with his life. He’s putting everything on the line, and hoping that he could have his cake and eat it too. He doesn’t want to lose Heaven as a friend, but he also wants her to be happy. Temptations were getting to the both of them, and being in the Friend Zone is no longer an option for them.Tune in to this epic Standalone, and find out if Heaven, and Rome can come out on top. Lies are told, secrets are revealed, and jealousy comes into the picture. Will Rome and Heaven say F#*K A Friend Zone or will the hood get the best of them.
The Power Family (A Bankroll Squad Book Book 4)
David Weaver - 2012
This book is a part of a series, and the series is needed in order to understand. Thanks*Malcolm and Kyla Powers are the epitome of hood love. In the dictionary, their names and faces should appear beside the words loyalty and power. Instead, they are in the Philippines, on the run from the United States federal government, and the International Police (Interpol). If these agencies catch them, they will both face the death penalty for crimes they committed while running the criminal enterprise known as the Bankroll Squad. Malcolm and Kyla have been a thorn in the side of the FBI for several years; evading capture and pulling off several spectacular escapes. Frustrated and embarrassed by their inability to bring the infamous couple to justice, the FBI enlists the help of numerous individuals; from snitches to international bounty hunters. What happens when the Power Family meets two other powerful families, in similar circumstances as them? Two families from different parts of the world, with different beliefs and styles, who are on the run, and have been running for so long, that it s second nature. Two other families with so much power that it s almost the equivalent of 3 Bankroll Squads combined. Will the three power families team up and create a formidable union, the likes of which the world has never seen? Or will the three powerful dynasties clash and spontaneously combust? Find out, in this sizzling MUST READ novel!
THOTiana
Colby Durden - 2017
A dirty ass, no good, trifling ass female that will jump on any dude. This term, originating from the streets of Chicago, is derived from the term, "T.H.O.T" which means "THAT HOE OVER THERE". Tatiana "Tati" Perkins, a young, ambitious and goal-driven college student, is a psychotic side bitch with issues. And not just daddy issues. REAL ISSUES. She gets off on ruining homes, even her own. Self-destructive, sex addicted yet cunningly intelligent, Tati is in possession of a deadly secret that will have yo ass go woooooooooow - this bish cray cray fa real fa real. Read more in "THOTIANA" by Quan Millz.
She Got Love in the South 2: The Finale (A Dallas Hood Love)
Shan - 2017
She just wants to put the past behind her. But, with her pending pregnancy, and two men waiting to see who’s the father, it seems like the drama is never-ending. Feeling betrayed and unforgiving of the fact that Qua almost killed her, Amauri stays with Trap, and she’s certain that that’s where she wants to be. It seems like everyone but her is convinced of that. With her brothers, Qua, and Trap all beefing, it seems like everyone is forgetting the bigger picture—Amauri's unborn child and her happiness. Amauri has reached her breaking point, and is unsure if a relationship with anyone is what she needs. However, it doesn’t stop the two for vying for her. Who’s the father, and who will win Amauri’s heart in the end? Sa’Ronnie had it all figured out with her and Rah. She was happy, and she thought their relationship was headed towards the next level. But, when tragedy strikes in Rah’s life, Ronnie is put on the back burner, which only leads her right back to where everyone knew she would end up. Now that Micah is home and trying to be a changed man, he’s ready to show Ronnie that he’s the one for her. He puts his all into their relationship, showing her that any man is willing to change for the right woman, but is Ronnie ready to be the change that he needs. A second chance at loves is everyone’s hopes even it if it isn’t with whom you expected.
Street Love
Love N. Lee - 2013
By the time she figured out her true position, she was already in too deep. Everything changed when he announced he was leaving the mother of his children to start a family with her. When she learns Messiah has been lying yet again, and is actually married, will she continue to settle for a supporting role, or bow out gracefully? Bria has been with King, a handsome street hustler, for a decade, but he still hasn't put a ring on it. In-between dealing with his baby momma drama, infidelity, and countless lies, she's remained down for him as his Queen. However, her patience is beginning to wear thin as more skeletons start falling out of his closet. Bria toys with the idea of giving him a taste of his own medicine but can she actually go through with it? Armani has a life most women would envy: a million dollar lifestyle, a beautiful family, and most importantly, a thirteen carat wedding ring. Now she wants nothing more than to plan a storybook wedding and live happily ever after, but life has other plans. After discovering her man isn’t who she thought he was, she finds herself faced with a hard decision. Can she forgive him for the sake of her family? Heaven is struggling to take care of her daughter without any financial support from her ex, a rapper named Stacks. Their romance ended around the same time as his career, but the two co-parent in the same house to save money. Stacks wants nothing more than to get back together but Heaven is finding herself unexpectedly falling in love with her best friend Ace...
An Unexpected Love: Jay's Story
Nicole Black - 2015
She knows what she wants and won’t settle for anything less than that. After receiving mind blowing news from a past lover Jay decides it’s time for a change. Little does he know someone from his past isn’t ready to let him go. Kamari feels as if his love life is missing something. After meeting a woman he believes can fill the void, he thinks he has it all. Kamari’s world quickly comes crumbling down after a secret is revealed and he makes a mistake that may cost him his life. Lies are told, secrets are revealed, worlds collide, and love blooms in An Unexpected Love: Jay’s Story.
The Diary of a Side Chick 2 (Side Chick Diaries)
Tamicka Higgins - 2015
Still reeling from the discovery that she's pregnant with Tron's baby, Desirae wrestles with how to tell him. When he finally agrees to meet with her, she soon learns the club owner is in no way the fairytale father she'd dreamed he might be. Desirae's illusion of the man is shattered as he attempts to convince her to get rid of their child. When Tron's ex-girlfriend confronts Desirae, their argument quickly turns violent, landing the two behind bars. Forced to spend time with one another in jail, they get to talking, discovering together just how manipulative and shady the man they share really is. The former enemies shape an alliance, vowing that Tron will soon pay for his infidelities. Will Desirae find the courage to not only stand up to Tron, but to become more for her unborn child than just some man's side chick?
Fallin' For a Detroit Rydah 3
Londyn Lenz - 2019
Everything is going as planned right up until Mera causes problems with Tahiry. Not only is Lamont now faced with family drama, his true identity is on the verge of being exposed too. Mendesses has found everything he’s ever wanted in a woman with Collins. As the relationship moves in the right direction, her ex-boyfriend Nasir creeps in the shadows. Not only that but Nigel refuses to give up on taking Mendesses spot on the thrown. But in his final attempt to take it all his pride may be his own downfall. Karisma thought she had it all when she finally got with her long time, crush James. They both wanted the same thing so becoming a couple was only right. Unfortunately, James ends up letting the fact that he may be the child of Danielle’s baby crowd his judgment which ultimately causes friction in his relationship. His lies and wanting to have the best of both world pushes Karisma away and into Jake’s arms Lies, secrets and ulterior motives are exposed in this highly anticipated finale. So strap your seatbelts on tight as you hop in the fast lane for this final lap of Fallin’ For A Detroit Rydah.
Give her Love. Give her Power. (Hussle & Heart Book 1)
Grey Huffington - 2019
The Hussle and Heart series, dedicated to the late Nipsey Hussle, travels to the slums of Channing City and places a magnifying glass on the lives of the biggest hustlers with the biggest hearts.