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Thugs and the Women Who Love Them by Wahida Clark
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsEssence® bestselling author Wahida Clark is all too familiar with the terrifying truths of ghetto life. The first novel in her gritty, gripping series takes you on into a world where a wrong choice could be the last choice a person ever makes. In a 'hood boiling over with sex, brutality, and crime, three friends are at a turning point... -
![A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers by K. Renee]()
A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers by K. Renee
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLife for the Chamber Brothers can be described many different ways but easy is a word that can never be used. After the death of their mother, brothers Priest and Nas step up to run their father’s drug empire.A true test of loyalty helps Priest Chamber find out his marriage isn’t really built on unconditional love... -
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![A Lover's Vow by Brenda Jackson]()
A Lover's Vow by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsShe's all he's ever wanted. He's everything she'll ever need. Business mogul Dalton Granger is as passionate as he is gorgeous, but private investigator Jules Bradshaw won't give him the time of day. She knows all about the youngest Granger brother—a charming bad boy whose only interest is playing the field...Categorized as:
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Wait For U by Shvonne Latrice
Things in life are never for certain, but one thing that will always be a constant is the love between star-crossed Couture and Khari.Couture Yates has always followed life's rules by the book, never once rebelling until she met Khari Compton. The handsome but tortured young boy who immediately stole her heart, only to misuse and abuse it time and time again...Categorized as:
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![Hostile Takeover by Christina C. Jones]()
Hostile Takeover by Christina C. Jones
For Nalani Stark, legacy matters… maybe more than most things.Important enough that when that legacy — inextricably tied to her mother’s memory - is challenged, she’s forced to consider even the most undesirable options…Such as a match made in hell with Orion Sterling. The heir to the competitor she grew up being warned about.Orion is a man well-accustomed to getting exactly what he wants... -
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Ante Up by Christina C. Jones
I know exactly why it turns you on…because you’re messed up too. Asha’s life is no fairytale, by any stretch of the imagination. There was no kind, generous father to care for and protect her from the Vegas that exists beyond the glitz and glamour of The Strip. No wise, doting mother to look over and guide her, passing down essential lessons and leading her to the right path... -
![Diamonds Are Forever by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman]()
Diamonds Are Forever by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
"The Diamond family has survived murder, deceit, and betrayal. Through it all, they're still standing tall, and a new era has begun. After surviving a failed attempt on her life, Breeze has moved into the queen's position by Zyir's side. Zyir has taken over the empire and locked down Miami's streets; the world is in his hands. But there is always new blood ready to overthrow the throne... -
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For Your Love by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsNAACP nominee and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to Henry Adams, Kansas—an unforgettable place that anyone would want to call home—with a story of family, friends, and the powerful forces from our past that can irrevocably shape our future...Categorized as:
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![I Want You Here by Monica Walters]()
I Want You Here by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhile everyone in the family is finding love and starting families, Chad Berotte feels like his life is at a standstill. His job is stressful as ever because of an issue that reaches back over ten years, and his past situations regarding love have affected him negatively, losing his mother being the main one... -
![Eternally Yours by Brenda Jackson]()
Eternally Yours by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFriends… Attorney Syneda Walters and fellow attorney Clayton Madaris are just friends…the last two people likely to end up as lovers. Syneda holds all men at arm's length because of the father whose name she never knew. Clayton has always been a playboy, and no woman has ever come close to keeping his interest for very long... -
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Love Redeemed by Love Belvin
Love Redeemed – the conclusion of the of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series: Life’s complicated… Life’s not fair… All is fair in love and war… Find out in this riveting conclusion how Rayna reconciles her inability to trust and willingness to explore love in ways she thought she wasn’t worthy of. See love redeemed for someone who thought it was not in the cards... -
![Seduction, Westmoreland Style by Brenda Jackson]()
Seduction, Westmoreland Style by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMontana horse breeder McKinnon Quinn savored his "no women on my ranch" rule. So when Casey Westmoreland asked for a job training horses, he turned her down flat. For despite her innocent looks, she tempted him beyond reason. Casey had vowed to get McKinnon to hire her and make him her first--her only--lover. Yet after every steamy encounter, the infuriating man dodged her... -
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Love Delayed (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin
What happens when Zoey Barrett, an ingenuous Princeton scholar, meets NBA All-star rocker-boy, Stenton Rogers? Zoey has her life all planned out. She’s working hard at her degree and to help her family stay afloat financially. Stenton’s at the top of his game on the court, but off, his life is out of bounds...Categorized as:
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Mercy by Love Belvin
Ashira, a belle from the suburbs, is the wealthy acting CEO of her father’s booming building firm. That's when she’s not the dancer on the Gram and TikTok, dating the latest Black Hollywood shooting star.To her, Jas, a construction laborer, is a walking conundrum. He’s fruitlessly ambitious yet steadfast in his spiritual convictions. He’s enigmatic, well-read, regimented, and poor...Categorized as:
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![Love UnExpected by Love Belvin]()
Love UnExpected by Love Belvin
Love UnExpected – book 2 of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series: Just when Rayna believed she had successfully settled her feet in Los Angeles, efficaciously eluding near-career demise, Azmir Jacobs has infiltrated her mind and world, and now is meticulously thawing her heart... -
![Riding The Storm by Brenda Jackson]()
Riding The Storm by Brenda Jackson
Women called him the perfect storm because he could sweet-talk any woman into his bed, and regularly did so. Firefighter Storm Westmoreland used lovemaking the way other men used a long, hot shower-to blow off steam. Until a torrid weekend with a too-hot-to-handle virgin left a certain legendary player craving something other than mere physical gratification...Categorized as:
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Twenty-four Three by K.C. Mills
A shot in the dark.A mistaken identity.A undeniable attraction.An injured hitman finds himself depending on a stranger and for Carter Reed trust is not something he’s willing to extend. Unfortunately when it comes to McKenna Smith, Carter can either allow her to be his saving grace or risk loosing something more precious than trust…his life.Stakes are high...Categorized as:
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![Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson]()
Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson
Thorn Westmoreland was not enough to convince Tara Matthews to risk her heart in love again...or was it? The beautiful pediatrician and the hard-riding motorcycle tycoon mixed like oil and water. Why, then, couldn't Tara burn the sexy racer from her head or the memory of his passionate caresses from her body? Thorn had wanted Tara since the day they'd met... -
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Save Me by Tiffany Patterson
DaeShe saved me on the worst day of my life. Now it’s time to make her mine. I’ve spent ten years recreating myself into a man deserving of Kennedy Townsend. I’m no longer the poor, illegitimate son of a wealthy man who refused to even acknowledge my presence.For years, I’ve watched her from afar, waited, and even manipulated businesses to grant her the career opportunities she deserved...Categorized as:
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Stepping to a New Day by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the town of Henry Adams with a story of family, friendship, love, and second chances.In Henry Adams, Kansas, you can’t start over without stirring things up . . .Many a good woman has had to leave a no-good man, but how many of them took a back-seat to his 600-lb...Categorized as:
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Put That On Everything by K.C. Mills
Trevor HoltonHe’s every woman’s dream. Thanks to his humble beginnings, he’s edgy, outspoken and determined to win. Holt is also the highest paid wide receiver in the league and well worth the money he’s paid. Not only is he worth millions but he’s also physical perfection. That alone has every women willing to do any and everything he asks. Well…every woman except one, Sutton Kelly...Categorized as:
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![The Real Thing by Brenda Jackson]()
The Real Thing by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhat happens when a pretend boyfriend wants more than make-believe? Find out in this Westmoreland novel from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! No red-blooded man turns down the chance to escort gorgeous Trinity Matthews—and Adrian Westmoreland is definitely red-blooded. For her, he'll pretend to be her man. But keeping his hands to himself? That is impossible...Categorized as:
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Stone Cold Surrender by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTwo classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda JacksonStone Cold SurrenderBestselling thriller writer Stone Westmoreland can think of plenty of ways to describe the stranger he meets on a flight to Montana. Tantalizing. Whip-smart. And completely unaware of how good it feels to give in to your wilder impulses... -
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Implied Consent by K.C. Mills
Gray Jordan, former Chargers quarterback and franchise player, learned a lot of tough lessons throughout his career. However, the worst of all was that no amount of money and fame can protect your heart. After a very public scandal, he quietly walked away from the one thing he loved the most: football...Categorized as:
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![Love Me or Leave Me Alone by K.C. Mills]()
Love Me or Leave Me Alone by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMission Alexander is the epitome of a boss. Rude, uncaring, and sexy all at the same time, Mission is who he is unapologetically. Nothing comes before his money or his business. Now that he has conquered the illegal world, his cousin urges him to cross over into the legit side. Not liking change, Mission resists this new venture until he realizes the connection it has with someone he wants... -
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Heart of Gold by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNAACP nominee and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the charming town of Henry Adams, Kansas—a place that always feels like home—in this heartwarming story of family, friendship, and the surprises hidden in our lives. Henry Adams has had its fair share of drama ever since Bernadine Brown bought the town with her divorce settlement...Categorized as:
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Big Girls Do Cry (Big Girls) by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to the Big Girls Book Club‚ where only one rule applies: Members must be at least a size 14. Sisters Isis and Egypt have left New York for Richmond‚ where Isis is happily married and living in the lap of luxury... -
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For Keeps by Tiffany Patterson
Destiny I was doing fine. Just fine. I’d long since left my cheating, two-timing, slime ball of a husband, and was doing well making my way in the world. I had a career that I loved as a financial advisor, great friends, and family. I didn’t need for anything. Especially not love. Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t completely soured on the whole falling in love thing...Categorized as:
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A Risqué Engagement by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn the surface, Corinne Thomas has the world at her fingertips. As a stewardess for one of the largest airlines, Corinne travels the globe, gaining a glimpse of what most people only fantasize about. Adventurous by nature, her daring persona allows her the freedom to take risks and live her life, at times, in complete anonymity...Categorized as:
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Save Me If You Can by Christina C. Jones
7 hours and 53 minutesDeception and betrayal always carry a price, and sooner or later, someone has to pay.For a long time, Terry King and Damien Wolfe have dodged those debts while the people around them paid – in loneliness, grief, constant fear, and the loss of innocent lives.But no more... -
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Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoniI don't know my past, I've lost control of my future, but I have a bullet for my present. Nough said.JohnathanThat’s Roni, and that’s about as much as you will get from her. When you get to know her, you understand why. From the moment our eyes connected, I knew I’d be the one to fix what was broken. It didn’t matter that we were never supposed to see each other again... -
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Love Lost by Love Belvin
Rayna Brimm, hailing from an inner-city in New Jersey, survives a series of betrayal and loss only to forge forward in self-preservation and obtain an education in North Carolina. After receiving her degree, vowing never return home, she finds herself in California where she tries to build a self-contained life... -
![With Your Permission by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
With Your Permission by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was their first encounter that landed them in newfound territory. Up and coming wedding planner Bri St. James is in the height of her career. As the CEO of Building Bridges LLC, Bri is driven by determination for success, and each day makes for new opportunities abound... -
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Solid Soul by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA chance encounter leads to a passionate reunion in this sexy Steele story from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson!In the real world, there was no way flower shop owner Kylie Hagan would ever meet up with millionaire Chance Steele... -
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![Lilac: A Sound Love by Asia Monique]()
Lilac: A Sound Love by Asia Monique
"Ezra wasn’t picture perfect, but he was perfect for me.” —Lilac Lilac Baker wasn’t against finding love, but love never seemed to be close enough for her to grasp. With her big sister pregnant and living out her happy ending, Lilac has high hopes for her own fairytale beginning... -
![Beautiful Lies by Renee Williams]()
Beautiful Lies by Renee Williams
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes the most challenging part isn't letting go but rather learning to start over – Nicole SobonDanielleLetting him go was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.My husband promised me forever. He made me believe we could weather any storm as long as we had each other. Now, he’s telling me he’s sorry. He’s not in love with me anymore... -
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Beyond Temptation by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSexy millionaire Morgan Steele will settle for nothing less than the perfect woman. And when he lays his arrogant eyes on sultry Lena Spears, he believes he''s found her. There''s only one problem, the lady in question seems totally immune to his charm.Morgan is determined to convince the sassy career woman that he''s Mr. Right. He wines and dines her...Categorized as:
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Secret Love by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCelebrity actress Diamond Swain needs a peaceful place to hide out from the news-hungry paparazzi—a place like Whispering Pines. And yet from the moment she arrives at the remote Texas ranch, Diamond finds herself at odds with its rugged owner, Jake Madaris—a man who challenges her to care about more than making it to the top. Jake doesn't have time to babysit some Hollywood star...Categorized as:
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![The Prodigy by Shae Sanders]()
The Prodigy by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"First day back home and already in some mess."Jakari Windermere hasn't been home to Midling in eight years. He's been laying low in Atlanta, and nobody knows why. But it doesn't matter now, because a tragedy draws him back to the town he grew up in...the town his family basically owns. But this won't be a pleasant homecoming, and he finds that out the moment he sets foot back in Midling...Categorized as:
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Love Me by Tiffany Patterson
“...give me three months.” “Three months for what?” “To make you love me.”For years I’ve withheld my feelings for my best friend, Monique. After dating losers, she needs a man who’s docile, safe … a nice guy. I’ve never been that. When we were younger, I couldn’t control my temper when it came to keeping her safe. My loss of control forced the only woman I loved to move hundreds of miles away...Categorized as:
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![It's Just a Date by Monica Walters]()
It's Just a Date by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Billionaire Baby Romance.Money has never been a thing for Latisha Babineaux. Growing up as the only princess of Reign Babineaux is her biggest flex. People literally bow at her feet because of how feared he is in the streets. Now that she’s older, she just wants a life of peace and love with her children and to possibly find love a second time around... -
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Blossom by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBlossom Baker has watched her sisters find love one by one. And just when she began to wonder when her Prince Charming would show his face, Roman Fields, entered the picture, helping to bring all of her deepest desires to fruition.*Please note, this is book five of five in an interconnected series. This novel will contain spoilers from previous books... -
![Stranger In My Arms by Rochelle Alers]()
Stranger In My Arms by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOrphaned at birth and shuttled between foster homes, CIA agent Merrick Grayslake has made a practice of not letting anyone get close to him. But he finds that his emotions are at risk when he is introduced to Alexandra Cole. It has been all work and not enough play for Alex. And what little social life she's had has been on hold for a year while she completes her graduate degree... -
![Whispered Promises by Brenda Jackson]()
Whispered Promises by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEven a once-in-a-lifetime love When Halston Parker calls his daughter Caitlin to his deathbed, she's shocked to discover that her ex-husband, Dex Madaris, has been summoned as well. It's been four years since Caitlin felt the heat of Dex's touch, the urgency of his kisses and the promise of an everlasting love that never was...Categorized as:
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![You're My Reason: Friends to Lovers Novella by K.C. Mills]()
You're My Reason: Friends to Lovers Novella by K.C. Mills
He was her constant…She was his reason…A Friends to Lovers novella...Categorized as:
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![Feel Me in the Dark by Tucora Monique]()
Feel Me in the Dark by Tucora Monique
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“Worried about it, I’m putting pressure. You’ll only cut me if I let you. No, we ain’t doing this just for pleasure. Either learn me or I’m a lesson." — H.E.RWork.Health.Finessing.That’s the hierarchy of Finley Thomas’ life. The loc-haired, stenographer was raised by a proud gold digger and against her delight, she inherited mischievous qualities from her mother... -
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Hawk by Tiya Rayne
Killian “Hawk” WalkerIt started with a menu. I thought I cleaned my plate. Now that job is coming back to haunt me. I left the Church behind, but Albany is dead, and I’m being framed for her murder. The clock is ticking, and I have Brooklyn to worry about. I won’t fail her like I did her sister. This time the cost is greater as I introduce myself to a stranger that I know so well...Categorized as:
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![Ties That Bind by Brenda Jackson]()
Ties That Bind by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt all started in college, in the turbulent sixties, when Randolph and Jenna became lovers. Randolph knew the moment he saw Jenna Haywood that he had to make her his. But the path to love is not an easy one. His wealthy Grandmother Julia disapproves of the match and unbeknowst to him, his brother's seemingly docile fiancee has a few plans of her own that she would like to set in motion... -
![Risky Pleasures by Brenda Jackson]()
Risky Pleasures by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAlthough frustrated in his attempt to acquire Steele Corporation, arrogant millionaire Cameron Cody will not be denied the firm's most attractive asset, Vanessa Steele. So when Cameron learns that Vanessa is house-sitting for her sister in Jamaica, he buys the adjoining property and makes her an offer she can't refuse... -
![The Best Man: Four Sensuous Novellas by Brenda Jackson, Felicia Mason]()
The Best Man: Four Sensuous Novellas by Brenda Jackson, Felicia Mason
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe'll leave you begging for more..Categorized as:
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