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If We Ruled The World 2: An Atlanta Hood Affair


Nako - 2015
    As Antwon chases down his aspirations, he considers himself blessed to have his beautiful and headstrong fiancé Ella Sullivan holding his hand with pride. The two young ambitious moguls in the making grow and pray together as they mold each other into becoming a power couple. Trials and tribulations arise but because their union is solid, nothing can come against them. Antwon’s presidential campaign is ran with an iron fist. Readers are invited on the wild yet motivating ride to The White House, it was John F. Kennedy that said, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.” It wouldn’t be too many years later before generations would be quoting the great Antwon Young as well.

Riding Hard For A Thug 2


Nikki Brown - 2017
    Will Ky make it in time to save her life or will Simon succeed in his revenge against her? When a blast from the past comes and interjects themselves into Ky’s life, will he be able to see through their intentions or will his past claim his future? Zan’s relationship with Tasha is keeping him from moving forward with Neala. Tasha has always been successful at running off any women that have gotten close to Zan and Zan never had the will to stop her until now. Will Tasha’s antics finally get her the family she wants or will Zan finally put her in her place and salvage his relationship with Neala? Rondo’s one night fling with Rachel is causing an unbearable amount of pain in Char’s life. A baby is something that Char may possibly never be able to give Rondo and knowing that Racheal is going to have his first born child hurts Char to the core. With the results of the DNA test hanging in the balance will Char be able to handle it all? Noble is waiting in the shadows with open arms to comfort Char and take all that Rondo has because of a secret that he has lived with his whole life, he is even willing to use a member of the Carolina King’s to do it. Will Noble be successful or will Rondo find out and shut him down? Lies, Deceit and Jealousy plague the lives of the crew, will it all be to much? Will everyone make it out alive?

Tell Me You Still Care: James and Liz


Tynessa - 2018
    Although the chemistry is still there, they both try to overlook it, thinking it will eventually fade away. Now in a ten-month relationship with the beautiful Delilah, James feels in his heart that she will be the one to replace the love he has for Liz. However, it’s not as easy as James thought it would be. For some reason, he can’t seem to get over Liz, and he struggles with telling her that he’s moved on. Will Delilah be able to handle keeping her relationship a secret from someone who James claims to not have feelings for? Dating outside her race wasn’t at all on Liz’s agenda until she meets the irresistible Rodrigo Santiago. Yet, there’s one question. How will James feel about her possibly moving on with another man? Will he be okay with the mother of his child entertaining another man, or will James let his fear of Liz loving someone else cause him to ruin his own relationship? Sometimes, it’s better to say what’s on your heart instead of trying to show it through actions. The words, I still care, may need to be spoken, especially in the case of James and Liz, who are so stubborn that they can’t seem to see what’s right in their faces.

A Street Legend and His Ridah 2


Ebony Diamonds - 2017
    Desire never imagined that her cousin could be so grimy, but for every action, there is a reaction, and the consequences of Ja’Mya’s actions could be deadly. Chy is happy to learn that Julisha had stayed loyal despite the issues between them, but his peace offering comes back to bite him at the worst possible time. Now, he is in danger of losing everything that he has built with Desire. Feeling that love has failed him again, will Chy try to hold on to Desire or return to what he knows? Meanwhile, Chaz is still lurking and causing trouble for Chy in any way that she can. Realizing that Desire really does have Chy’s heart, Chaz decides to take things up a notch. If Chy can’t be happy with her, she refuses to allow him to live happily ever after with anyone else.

Blazing For His Love 2


Vaneecia - 2016
    All of them placed on a thread by Shanice. Shanice has decided enough is enough and has taken matters into her own hands in regards to her fallen marriage. Meanwhile Bella’s family seems to be growing more and more. Bronx and Tee are still going strong but one incident may place everything they have worked towards in jeopardy. Zay and Lexi are expecting their little bundle of joy and nothing is able to break the two of them apart as they work to build a family together. With Shanice laying claims to things that no longer belong to her will anybody be left untouched or witl everything blaze out in a ball of flames?

Everybody Got A Secret


Princess Diamond - 2017
    Vanity is having serious martial problems with her husband Ivan. She planned this girl’s trip to the Bahamas to help her relax and clear her mind. Those plans changed when her cousins Karen and Natalia decided to invite their husbands Marcel and Cash along. Cash invited his younger brother Keystone aka Stoney, which just so happens to be Vanity’s old flame. It doesn’t take long for Vanity to find herself caught up in a steamy lust affair with Stoney. Being with him makes her question many things, including her marriage. Meanwhile, Pebbles wants to forget her cheating ex-boyfriend Chip. The man she planned on marrying and the brother to her sister’s husband Ivan. She plans on turning up during the whole vacation by hooking up with as many fine men as possible, including her sister’s ex Stoney. This will be a trip that no one will forget. Travel with them as they reveal secrets, push boundaries, fight, and bond all the while being on the sunny beaches of the Bahamas.

The JS Boys: Like Father Like Son


Shaytrece - 2017
    They were the eldest of the James/Santos offspring who were all either siblings or cousins and ranged in age from infants to early teens. But, now that the three boys were older, they had to face real life issues and responsibility. Lil Q’s name had already been run through the system due to the parents of his first puppy love, Jyla. Now the majority of his summer vacation was spent going back and forth to the courthouse trying to clear his name. Cons’ vacation was spent on his new career, but he later finds himself walking the footsteps of his father. Cons was a go-getter and had been that way since he could comprehend that people catered to children. Once Cons’ career blew up, he also figured out how much it brought attention from his peers, be it good or bad. Now that Cee saw how much drama had come into his family from his little brother and cousin, he chose to keep his feelings for his best friend at bay, not knowing that she liked him too. Cee, Cons, and Lil Q all knew the rules of the James and Santos family. Now that they were older, their parents felt they needed a little more freedom, but would it all be taken away after their parents learned just how much chaos surrounded their children?

Will You Catch Me If I Fall


Cherice Harris - 2017
    Between the constant rapes & beatings she had to endure from someone close to her and the issues she’s having at school; O’Shea doesn’t know if she wants to live or die. Trying to keep the words her grandmother once spoke to her but as the days go on she has no choice but to believe things won’t get better. Meet ZaCree “Cree” Helms or better known as New Jersey’s Finest. Not only is he’s handling business in the street world he got the business world on lock too. When he crosses paths with O’Shea, he notices that she’s dealing with a lot and he’s no sure if he wants to take on her baggage. They say three times the charm & and when ZaCree comes to her rescue for the third time he realizes she just might really need his help. Going against his better judgement & and the words of his stepsister, he decides to step out on a limb and help her. With more lies being told and secrets being revealed O’Shea is left with her back against the wall & just one burning question. Will you catch me if I fall?

Never Stop Loving Me: A Houston Love Story


Kee Nicole - 2017
    Only focusing on school at the moment, she never thought she would run into an old classmate at her job. His type was what she vowed to always stay away from. He was the hit it and quit it type. People can change right? When he starts showing interest and showing her he wasn’t how he use to be, she debates on giving him a chance. Would it all be worth it in the end? Could Future be her soulmate? Future Monroe was well known in Houston, Texas by everyone, especially the women. Future has his eyes set on Fawn when he bumps into her purposely at the store she worked in. Making her go on a date with him, she finally let’s her guard down. When Future starts having feeling towards Fawn, he starts to doubt if he could be that man for her, especially when another woman is trying to make him love her…

The Plug Next Door 6


Sol - 2017
    The DeLeneau brothers have been through a lot but they’re ready to pull the plug. They’re looking forward to getting their happily ever afters with the women who love them, but sometimes fairytales don’t come true. You’ve probably been asking yourself if God lived after that elevator incident with his father? If so, will him and Reese make it down the aisle? Or will Sloan swoop in and ruin everything? Will Young and Alexa’s marriage survive the many women who walked into his life when they were apart? What happens when Nas is released from prison? Will Loso and Summer stay together forever? Find out the answers to all of your questions now in the finale!

My Babydaddy, the Dopeman


Chloe Je'Nore - 2017
    She does any and everything he asks of her and more from whipping up his work, to making drops. But nothing she does is ever enough and when she catches him kissing another woman she sets out to get some payback. She wants to hurt him the way he hurts her and she has the perfect person in mind but before she can set her plan into motion, Tone throws a curve balls that literally knocks her off her feet. He proposes, and now Kairee can finally have the wedding of her dreams until Tone's side chick makes an appearance and ruin every thing. Hurt, Kairee runs into the arms of an unlikely ally that turns her world upside down. She's been with Tone for years but this new guy is exactly what she's been missing...or is he ? Will she go running back to what broke her or will this new man change her life in ways she never imagined? Find out in..My baby daddy the dopeman.

The Coldest Love Ever


Sha Jones - 2017
    The men in her life have repeatedly hurt and disappointed her, including her current boyfriend, Chauncey, who can’t seem to keep his hands to himself. The pain of the past and the hurt that she continues to endure has hardened Madonna’s heart to love, and she doesn’t believe that she is capable of giving or receiving love. But one night at the club changed all that. Enter Wale. Wale is fresh off a devastating betrayal by the woman he thought he would marry. Although women are his last priority, when he meets Madonna in the strip club, she makes a lasting impression. When Wale later finds himself in a position of having to save Madonna from harm, he becomes determined to protect her. The two wounded souls find comfort in each other, and soon, their friendship blossoms into something more. Dreka is the mother of Wale’s twin girls, and she is determined to be with Wale whether he likes it or not. She will do or say anything to keep Wale from moving on, and she isn’t above using her children as pawns in her games against him. Dreka goes to shocking lengths to control the man who she walked out on, and she refuses to stop until she gets what she wants. This ain’t your typical baby mama drama with Madonna, Wale, and Dreka. This story will have you believing that the only way to love, is to have The Coldest Love Ever.

The Rise and Fall Of A Crime God: Phantom and Zaria's Story


Latoya Nicole - 2017
    He never allows an enemy or their families a chance to come back and seek revenge.... until he met Zaria. Zaria is young and living the life. Spoiled to the core she didn’t take anyone’s feelings into consideration... she wanted it all and she didn’t care what someone had to do to get it for her... Her family did whatever to get her what she wanted and It cost them their lives... Now indebted to Phantom, Zaria not only has to look at the man that killed her family every day, but also deal with the guilt of them being gone because of her.. With hatred in her heart, she refuses to allow herself to fall for the man that brought her so much heartache and vows to bring him down at any cost.. Phantom doesn’t deal with emotions but something about Zaria pulls him in. The more he fights his feelings for her the stronger they get. Zaria feels the same attraction, but how can she fall for the man who took everything from her? Will she continue with her plan and avenge her family and make Phantom’s kingdom fall or will Phantom break down her walls and charm his way into her heart? Will Zaria succeed and avenge her family, or will Phantom break down her walls and charm his way into her heart?

Mistress of a Boss: F$ck a Title We Have a Bond


Dedra B - 2018
    She paved the way for many young hair stylists by opening multiple hair salons throughout Chicago. With her main focus being her business, and trying her best to cope with the tragic death of her father who was Murdered in cold blood right in front of her, having a personal life is the last thing on her mind. That is until she crosses paths with the infamous La’Cari Gibson. La’Cari is in a lane of his own, being born into money meant nothing to him. He still put in the work to make sure his famille’s businesses ran smoothly. True to his wife Zoey, he made sure no other woman could even come close to replacing her and she knew it. Loyalty means everything to him, but once you break that, nothing will stop him from returning the gesture, no matter who you are! Zoey is the true definition of a trophy wife, young, beautiful, and well kept. She stands behind her husband in the most expensive stilettos, purchased directly from his account. Unlike La’Cari loyalty means nothing to Zoey if the money isn’t flowing, and she will stop at nothing to secure her and her man’s bag. Watch as this drama filled story unfolds, when lies, loyalty, and marriages are broken! Love can be a dangerous game, especially when you don’t know the consequences behind losing.

I'm Down Forever, Your Rider


Tyrecka Liggons - 2016
    Instead of spending her senior year preparing for graduation and picking colleges, Harley found herself raising her five-year-old sister, Heidi. Although Frankie was there to make the load easier for the girls while they were dealing with the incarceration of their mother, she made it heavier.As if her home situation wasn't enough, Harley found herself trying to navigate through life's obstacles. Typical high school stuff, mean girls, popular guys, and a demanding course load. Being deaf didn't seem to win her any sympathy points.Just when Harley thought things would be the way they were forever, Barz entered her life. The smooth talking, popular guy who couldn't possibly be interested in Harley, except he was. They say people enter your life for a reason or a season. With outsiders working against them at every corner, Harley and Barz find themselves at a crossroad.Can the young lovers overcome the many obstacles they are faced with, or is their love seasonal