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Death Rocks by L.J. Ross
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A COINCIDENCE. .. When the body of a talented photographer is found on the rocks beneath the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, DCI Ryan and his team of detectives immediately suspect the worst. But, since none of their potential suspects seems to have a motive, the case runs cold... -
Layover by Emily Henry
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Because It's Forever by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsPrynceton Masters has an envious life. Money, power and an endless supply of women is his exception . Stacking money and charming ladies are the only consistency Prynce welcomes in his life, until a woman unlike any other catches his eye... -
Losin Control: Half on a baby or two by Ladii Nesha
Babies, chaos and mayhem. Marley and Czar are back and this time around, the couple is ready to tackle parenthood! They have everything planned out, but as always, things don't always go as planned when jealousy is lurking in the shadows. -
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In Love With The King Of Harlem 2 by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRemi is left with the fact that Uzi has a baby by Kandle. But, what she doesn’t know is that Kandle and Uzi’s baby isn’t a baby. After revealing something so personal to him, Remi is feeling a way and is on a f**ck Uzi campaign... -
A Staten Island Love Affair by Jahquel J.
In the finale, everything is coming to an end with the crew. After being married for just a month, Myeisha has found out what her husband has been up to. With two children and one on the way, she has a lot of decisions to make. Including, if she’s going to reconcile with her husband, or file for divorce. If that’s not enough, she’s missing Rucka and wants to now make things right with him... -
The Prada Plan by Ashley Antoinette
Disaya Morgan, a character first introduced in Girls from Da Hood 4, returns in this gritty tale of a money-hungry woman who finds her life spinning out of control. When Disaya meets Indie and falls hopelessly in love, she is determined to keep her lifestyle a secretbut everything done in the dark eventually comes to light...Categorized as:
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In Love With The King Of Harlem 5 by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWynner is excited about becoming a mother for the second time. With Prize taking up all her time and love, she has no time for negativity. That is until Olay pops back into her marriage, but with a threat that could tear her family apart. Knowing that Olay's mouth has ability to tear apart the McKnight empire, Wynner is left with only one choice; death... -
A Staten Island Love Letter #2: The Forgotten Borough by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen you're at the top, people question why? Zeek and Zoe moved to Staten Island to lay low, but instead found out that there was money to be made there. Wanting Ghost's position in the street, they're willing to do whatever to get it, including killing whoever means the most to him. When Zeek makes a call that he thought would end Ghost, but could possible end him too. . -
Inadmissible by B. Love
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGrowing up watching her father habitually cheat on her mother scarred Taj Sanders in ways she didn’t recognize until she noticed the same pattern in her own relationships. When her fiancé cheats on her and gets his side chick pregnant, Taj decides she’s done with men and love altogether... -
Hood Shiesty by Tatiana Timmons
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter being shot, Foe is now face to face with the one thing he’s been running from, karma. He is forced to battle his demons from a past that’s coming for blood while a secret love emerges. While trying to protect his friendship and the brotherhood of the Zoo Boyz, Foe is also protecting the heart of someone he has unexpectedly fallen for, Zu’s girlfriend, Harvey... -
A Staten Island Love Affair by Jahquel J.
In the sequel, Myeisha has to deal with if she wants to deal with Rucka having a wife and daughter. With her own situation, she’s trying to decide if she feels like taking on Rucka and his baggage too? Kenya held Rucka down his entire bid and even risked her career for him. When he got out, she received not one call from him... -
A Cold Winter With A Hot Boy by S. Yvonne
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsArmani ‘Mani’ Sincere is feisty, seductive, and quick witted. For seventeen years of life she had not a care in the world because money was more than just green paper, it was a lifestyle, one in which her father dripped upon her while hiding the truths of his notorious yet dangerous life... -
Mistletoe in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe adventures continue in this cozy, romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the Utah mountains. It is now one year later, and Snowberry Lodge is glowing brighter than ever—with winter weddings, holiday promises, and unforgettable kisses under the mistletoe... -
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A Man's Perspective by Tiearrar Subia
As women , we seem to never put ourselves in a Man's shoe. When he takes on the challenges of daily life whether managing finances, making important decisions, or providing support he as a man doesn't get to sit up and look sad or look like he needs someone to talk to. He's a man so he will hold everything in and we may not notice it but maybe he needs you. -
F*ckin' With Me by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSimonette Brand just wants to be left alone in her happy place of crime investigation and documentaries. She didn’t bother anyone, but that certainly doesn’t mean that she wasn’t bothered by those closest to her. When an occasion calls for a special arrangement, will it satisfy the need or leave her wanting more? Daylen Verse was put on earth to play ball and live his life to the fullest... -
あせとせっけん 11 [Ase to sekken 11] by Kintetsu Yamada, 山田金鉄
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING. The ceremony is just around the corner, but there’s still a lot to be done: finalizing the guest list, sending out invitations, picking out wedding favors, figuring out flower arrangements… The tasks are endless and exhausting. Can Asako and Kotaro get everything done in time for their big day? ! FINAL VOLUME! -
Tale of the Murda Mamas by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsFilled with kidnapping, murder, deception, and seduction, here is the highly-anticipated sequel to "The Cartel" from the dynamic author duo of street lit. -
A Staten Island Love Affair by Jahquel J.
After hearing that he’ll never be able to have kids, Hudson is trying to pick up the pieces and move on with his life. With Mina there, she makes it all better for him. Yet, he has become very cozy with his bottle of brandy and that worries Mina. Ronnie is still trying to fight for her marriage, except Hudson doesn’t want her. Her bitterness and anger is still toward Mirror... -
Married To A Brownsville Bully 2 by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWith Yoshon finding out more about Golden’s past, he has a decision to make. Does he want to continue to learn more about her? Or does he end things because she broke his one rule - don’t lie to him? Except, Yoshon hasn’t been truthful when it comes to Golden either... -
Bitch by Deja King
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsPrecious Cummings came from nothing but was determined to have it all. Using her most deadly weapons - undeniable beauty, body and street savvy brains, Precious sets out to change the cards that she'd been dealt. After meeting Nico Carter, a man who can help her achieve her goals, virtually overnight she is on her way... -
ZU-TOPIA by Tatiana Timmons
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsZeus, Chevy’s right hand has caused some riff within the crew. As he tries to regain control of his friendship with Chevy and his brother Dionysus, he learns that some deeper issues need to be addressed. With him being known for his grave decisions, Zeus is determined to prove he’s different... -
You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsYou Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson is a queer, political, and feminist collection guided by self-reflection. The poems range from close examination of the deeply personal to the vastness of the world, exploring the expansiveness of the human experience from love to illness, from space to climate change, and so much more in between... -
Two Weeks to Love by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRelationship therapist Eva Fuller is over it all. Her boyfriend isn’t interested in getting married or starting a family, so she makes the tough decision to end their ten-year relationship after being engaged for seven years. She is happy with her decision, and when her ex announces his engagement to another woman and the upcoming arrival of their first child, she’s more pissed than she is hurt... -
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Summer in the Falls by Elle Gray
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhile the town prepares for the annual local festival. Spenser helps with the festivities while chatting with the residents. Unfortunately the pleasantry is interrupted when Spenser runs into Rafe Johnson,. the man beginning his campaign to unseat her as sheriff. The standoff between them is tense with Spenser deciding to walk away... -
Therapy Game, Vol. 2 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡
Shizuma finds out about Minato’s plan—and subsequent wager—to seduce and then dump him. But when he rushes to Minato's apartment, an unknown man opens the door! Meanwhile, Minato is stuck wavering between his ever-deepening feelings for Shizuma and his deep-seated fear of falling in love. Can these two overcome misunderstandings and suspicion, or are there simply too many obstacles? -
The Beauty of This Street Love 3 by Elle Kayson
The disappearance of two of the women closest to the Kinseys leads to all-out war with the Prince family. As if that turmoil isn’t enough, the personal relationships of the Kinsey siblings are uncertain. Briar Rose is reluctant to pursue a relationship with the cocky young ladies’ man, Tyrese Kinsey. Ty is determined to have the beautiful doctor and he’s used to getting what he wants... -
A Kade Christmas by Tijan
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLogan and Taylor head to Hawaii for their own getaway. What happens there was supposed to "stay" there, but when James decides to disrupt the entire family with his latest scandal, all the secrets start coming out. Mason's getting a call. Nate takes a trip. There might be some dogs and alpacas involved too. Either way, it's a holiday to be remembered for the Fallen Crest family! -
Humbled By A Real N*gga by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSaije experiences heartbreak at a young age with the death of her father and baby brother, leaving her and her Stepmother to pick up the pieces and move forward in life. From adolescence into early adulthood, Saije has always loved two men. Her best friend, paid and sexy dope boy Holden “Humble” Langsen, and her boyfriend, promising future and cutie-pie star basketball player Keron Denver... -
I'm So Mega by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMel says that this is the last one while Mega says we’ll see. Mega is back to get you caught up on the last eight years of his life with his family. Catch up with all of the crew so they can remind you that in most situations, birds of the crazy feather flock together. The Big G made a special mix when it came to Mega. Through it all, Mega will always be just so Mega. -
Tis' the Season for a Miracle: Liberty & Ishmael by Cocoa Myles
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTHIS BOOK IS A RERELEASE. Liberty Valentine is almost at the finish line for getting her college degree, when her final exam becomes more than just about the books. She has to decide whether to tackle an improbable task or accept failure. With a big heart, Liberty finds herself searching for more than a passing grade. Ishmael St. Francis is a single father of nine-year-old, Skylar... -
He Brings Out The Hood In Me 3 : A Maler Family Saga by Nikki Brown
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 17 ratings****This is a RERELEASE****. At the end of part two all hell broke loose in the lives of the Maler family. While the rest of the family are at the restaurant sorting out family secrets, Kahleno and Sutton’s lives hang in the balance. Will they make it out alive or will the love that they have for one another be proven by the ultimate sacrifice? It seems as if Adoreé just can’t catch a break... -
Queen Bitch by Deja King
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn Queen Bitch, Precious has lost it all, her daughter, Aaliyah, the love of her life, Supreme, and the luxurious lifestyle she s grown accustomed to. The perpetrator of her demise is the very person she called family Maya. Precious learns the hard way, it s true what they say, blood is thicker than water, as Maya aligns herself with her brother, Pretty Boy Mike... -
Gravity by AshleyNicole, Erin B
Rated: 4.91 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSomething always brings me back to you…. Cevyn has more responsibility on her shoulders than should be legal. It’s fine because she was built for this. She’s the strong one, and she’ll carry the world on her shoulders alone if it means her sister is okay. Cevyn and Kas have been jumping in and out of each other’s beds for years. Up to now, they’ve enjoyed a string and love-free affiliation... -
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A Mayhem Love 2 by Bianca
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this second installment of A Mayhem Love, Mayhem finds himself stuck, feeding the fire of an old flame while trying to preserve what he has with his new love. When Nobie shows up asking for financial support from Mayhem, Olena plays the girlfriend card, demanding that he doesn’t give her a dime... -
Pregnant By A Muthaf*ckin' Don by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAfter serving eight years in prison, the only thing on Demise “Ize” Rinaldi’s mental is the sweetest joy - Revenge. After killing his traitor of a father, Ize is ready to take his rightful place as Don and leader of the Rinaldi Mafia. The new young Don is in way over his head when his uncle informs him that he has to train and assemble a team of Made Men in a new city, Jagoda Bay... -
Carried Away by Natisha Raynor
*Carried Away is a Father's Day short and a set up for the standalone novel Treacherous Justice*. After eight years of being with her husband, Shalaine Brunson has reached her breaking point. Without a job, she knows her exit has to be strategic. However, before she can leave on her own, the decision is made for her... -
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... -
Fastlander Fealty by T.S. Joyce
Owen Carson is a big, dominant boar shifter who is finally ready for a mate. Since he was young, he knew he wanted to escape the unfortunate legacy of his people and find something that has always felt just out of reach... -
The Billionaire's Son: Cam Kassom by K. Renee
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCam Kassom didn’t need to worry about grades, he was the best football player at LSU, with his sights set on going all the way to the league. First, he would need a tutor to keep his dreams intact. What he wasn’t expecting was the annoying, kinky haired nerd assigned to be his tutor. Remi was a thorn in his side, and all he wanted was to get his grades up... -
New Girl in the Falls by Elle Gray
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSearching for a fresh start and a serene place to heal from both mental and physical wounds, Agent Spenser Song found herself answering the job posting for the quaint town of Sweetwater Falls. .. After a series of tragedies turned her world upside down, FBI Agent Spenser Song felt like a woman adrift in a sea of chaos... -
A Love So Good- The Chamber Brothers 3 by K. Renee
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsChamber must mean chaos in some language because nothing else explains the drama that has struck this family. Nassir’s car being struck by gun fire, and Cassie being kidnapped was just the start of a downhill spiral for this family... -
The Lies in the Falls by Elle Gray
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt’s the perfect time to enjoy the winter snow. Unfortunately, there are things brewing in Sweetwater Falls that neither coffee nor hot cocoa can solve…It’s Founders Day in the once idyllic town, as well as the beginning of the festive holiday season. Contrary to the beautiful scenery, being the sheriff of Sweetwater is not quite as cozy as Spenser Song imagined... -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 9 by Kintetsu Yamada
COME WHAT MAY. Now that Kotaro and Asako have gotten used to living together, they’ve started to think about what their future holds. It’s an exciting—and somewhat terrifying—prospect, one made all the more difficult when the haunting reappearance of a ghost from Asako’s past threatens their happily ever after. .. -
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A Beast Captured My Heart: A BBW Love Story by Masterpiece
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPraise aka Beast needed a special remedy for his brokenness and mental being. After losing who he assumed was the love of his life things for Praise changed. Battling his whole life on and off of different pills to help him cope with a special disorder. He comes across a special woman by the name of Kayori, who he soon realizes is the remedy and the medicine to help him get through... -
Holiday Mayhem by Nek Mills
After being blindsided by a Holiday Heartbreak, Dailyn is doing her best to pick up the pieces of her life. Although her new normal looks very different nowadays, she is desperately trying to get back to the blissful place that she once was. However, those around her make peace anything but possible... -
My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsCentered around the 1986 attempt on the life of Augusto Pinochet, an event that changed Chile forever, My Tender Matador is one of the most explosive, controversial, and popular novels to have been published in that country in decades. It is spring 1986 in the city of Santiago, and Augusto Pinochet is losing his grip on power... -
A Virgin & An Unhinged Chicago Boss: An Urban Love Standalone by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAyomi. A devoted nurse whose life revolves around her family and quiet routines. Guarded and principled, she’s managed to keep her heart and her innocence intact, no matter who’s tried to win her over. That all changes when she crosses paths with Myhir, a man as magnetic as he is dangerous. Myhir Luxton. Reckless, unhinged, and nothing less than a boss... -
Juke: A DeLuca Brothers Spinoff by Tacarra
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJuke’s a problem in and out the ring—silent, savage, and undefeated. His rivalry with Boom runs deeper than boxing, rooted in the streets and personal history. So when he offers to help the DeLucas with a situation involving their cousin Sophi, it’s just something to keep his hands busy. He’s not looking to play hero… just keep an eye out… lie low, and handle business if it comes to that... -
I Like You by Sandol Stoddard Warburg
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThis classic and funny hardcover picture book is the perfect way to say I like you. A deeply affectionate celebration of all the reasons we like each other, here is the book that Romeo would have given Juliet, Charlie Brown would have given Snoopy, and you can give to some very special friend...
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