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I Wanna Be Down by AshleyNicole, Erin B.
Best friends? With a celebrity? Impossible. That's how Sesali feels after a chance encounter with super producer Dash Dean. His offer of friendship has to be a smoke screen for an ulterior motive. Besides, she already has best friends, and one of them has staked a claim on Dash. Does it count if she never had a chance? Dash has eyes for Sesali, and Sesali only... -
![Clue Krewe by Jana Deleon]()
Clue Krewe by Jana Deleon
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsBeckett Rousseau is the firstborn son of one of New Orleans’ most prominent families. He’s the quintessential golden boy—great looks, money, and a political career in his future—until his wife murders him. Or at least that’s what everyone thinks. Athena Durand is still reeling from her murder conviction but now that it’s overturned, she’s at a loss on how to proceed with her life... -
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![Sanibel Moonlight by Hope Holloway]()
Sanibel Moonlight by Hope Holloway
Nearly a year has passed since Eliza arrived for a “few days” on Shellseeker Beach. She has overcome grief, forged lifelong relationships, and finally found a place where her heart can sing. Most of all, she’s found a second chance at romance…but must face one last and unexpected challenge or this new love will slip through her fingers like moonlight on the water. -
![Because It's Forever by T'Lyn]()
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... -
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![Thug Matrimony by Wahida Clark]()
Thug Matrimony by Wahida Clark
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 32 ratings"Essence" bestselling author Wahida Clark has got her finger on ghetto pulse. In her series on sisters trying to rise above the streets, she portrays a raw and true-to-life world where love can be just as dangerous as the men who cause it. .. Angel, Jaz, Tasha, and Kyra are living proof that hope is more than a word...Categorized as:
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![Michael Without Apology by Catherine Ryan Hyde]()
Michael Without Apology by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA film student struggling with self-acceptance finally stops looking away from his traumatic past in a powerful novel by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Michael Woodbine was seven years old when a near-fatal fireworks accident scarred him and led to his placement in foster care... -
![Beyond Her Reach by Melinda Leigh]()
Beyond Her Reach by Melinda Leigh
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the wake of a woman’s savage murder, the suspects and motives are only mounting for Sheriff Bree Taggert in a twisting novel of suspense by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh. In a quiet suburban neighborhood in upstate New York, single mom Kelly Gibson is slain in her home—the victim of a rage killing... -
![The Dark of the Moon by Fiona Valpy]()
The Dark of the Moon by Fiona Valpy
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift. She’s spent a lifetime searching for him. Is this her last chance to find the truth? Philly Delaney risked everything during the war... -
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Flame and Fortune by Jana Deleon
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsNo smoke without a fire. It’s New Year’s in Sinful, and the competition for the New Year’s Queen is heating up as the warring churches go head-to-head. Fortune Redding is not the sequined dress kind of woman, but reluctantly agrees to partake in the debacle so that Ida Belle and Gertie can best their nemesis, Celia, who’s put up former Sinful mean girl RJ Rogers... -
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Fatal Fraud by Marie Force
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPreviously title Fatal Vengeance. A dangerous truth revealed. .. A prominent member of the D. C. community has been murdered, pulling Lieutenant Sam Holland into yet another high-stakes homicide investigation that has her trying to connect the dots between a dead woman and the friends and family who’d turned against her right before her untimely death... -
![The Prada Plan by Ashley Antoinette]()
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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![The Florist on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway]()
The Florist on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA feel-good family drama full of twists, turns, and true love. The scent of flowers and change is in the air for the Wingate sisters. With her husband gone for weeks at a stretch, Rose’s unwavering enthusiasm is tested, forcing her to remove her famous rose-colored glasses and face a family crisis... -
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Sanibel Sunsets by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen Eliza’s son arrives in Shellseeker Beach, he’s struggling. Dane deeply disapproves of his mother’s relationship with a new man, causing friction in Eliza’s happy life. In addition, he must navigate a whole new life and find a way to channel his emotions in to music. Support comes from the most unexpected corner, surprising everyone…including Dane... -
![The Rock: A DCI Ryan Mystery by L.J. Ross]()
The Rock: A DCI Ryan Mystery by L.J. Ross
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWhen a fishing boat is wrecked off the treacherous North Sea coast and the body of a young woman washes up on the beach beside the iconic ‘Marsden Rock’, DCI Ryan cannot ignore the call to duty. With one already dead and more human cargo missing from the wreckage, Ryan and his team race to find the remaining souls — before it’s too late, and their investigation turns to murder... -
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![Confessions of a Hustla's Housekeeper by Jahquel J.]()
Confessions of a Hustla's Housekeeper by Jahquel J.
After losing his wife to the streets, Roddy decides to move him and his family to Atlanta, Georgia. Swearing off love, he eventually falls for the beautiful socialite of Atlanta, Jia Love. With a combined three million followers across all her social media accounts, she’s that girl. Falling in love with her, he just wants to make her his wife, and a mother figure to his son and daughter... -
![A Staten Island Love Letter #2: The Forgotten Borough by Jahquel J.]()
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. . -
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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... -
![Thug Lovin' by Wahida Clark]()
Thug Lovin' by Wahida Clark
Tasha and Trae, the hood's favorite couple, are still together following the events of Thug Matrimony . Even with their relocation to sunny Los Angeles, the drama of New York cannot be escaped... -
![The Inn on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway]()
The Inn on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe uplifting and unforgettable conclusion to the Seven Sisters series! After coming together following their father’s stroke, the Wingate women have found second-chance romance, faced trials and tribulations, and built wonderful lives on Amelia Island. Their father is fully recovered and healthy, their businesses are flourishing, and the whole family is bursting with love and laughter... -
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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... -
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Maybe One Day by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA Caribbean cruise opens a widow’s heart to a love she never expected in a breathtaking novel about second chances by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee. Mari D’Angelo’s life is complete. Her children are all married. Two grandbabies fill her days, with two more on the way, and her thriving family restaurant is running on autopilot... -
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Mayluna by Kelley McNeil
A legendary band, an iconic lead singer, and their mysterious connection to a woman whose love helped create the music of a generation. Timing is everything in a powerful novel about fate, regret, and moving on by the author of A Day Like This. In the 1990s, Carter Wills was the lead singer of the English alt-rock band Mayluna, securing his place among music legends... -
![Mistletoe in Park City by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott]()
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... -
![State of Suspense by Marie Force]()
State of Suspense by Marie Force
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA high-profile murder has Sam and her team chasing an elusive killer…. Just back from their anniversary trip to Dewey Beach, there’s no slow roll back to work for the first couple as Sam is immediately thrust into a baffling new case that has everyone on edge. The FBI wants in on this one, and she’s determined to figure out what happened before they can take over her investigation... -
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![Blu by M. Monique]()
Blu by M. Monique
". .. He’ll face anything that’s hurtin’ you, anything that’s causin’ you anguish and torment. He confronts allat sh** ‘cause his queen’s mind is valuable. Can’t just anybody or anything keep space there. So, he handles whatever and whoever he needs to, in order to ease her mind, and bring her peace. Let me do that for you. ”.Categorized as:
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![On Her Watch by Melinda Leigh]()
On Her Watch by Melinda Leigh
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSheriff Bree Taggert becomes a target when she follows the twisting trail of a serial killer in a bone-chilling novel of suspense by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh. A pair of hikers find a tarp-wrapped body in a clearing in the woods. When a search in the surrounding area yields two more, Sheriff Bree Taggert knows they’ve stumbled onto a serial killer’s dumping ground... -
![Fireproof by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick]()
Fireproof by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsINSIDE BURNING BUILDINGS, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter's adage: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER. Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father. Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being "good enough... -
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The Charlatan by D.K. Hamlin, Hyperion Knight
INTRODUCING A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE. Now appearing for the first time in English, The Charlatan, a tale of high drama, forbidden love, medicine, and mystery, was the masterpiece of Polish novelist Tadeusz Dolega-Mostowicz. Set in 1930s Warsaw, an era of prosperity and aristocracy, renowned heart surgeon Rafal Wolf suffers a heartbreak that culminates in severe memory loss... -
![Forever Lasting by Kathleen Brooks]()
Forever Lasting by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsCassidy Davies is used to being seen as the youngest in the huge Davies family. She’d grown up with too many overprotective brothers and cousins to count. So, she learned how to be invisible. That is, after she learned from her family how to be a spy, how to be an elite soldier, and how to bat her eyes and smile while taking a person down... -
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The Dark of the Moon by Fiona Valpy
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift. She’s spent a lifetime searching for him. Is this her last chance to find the truth? Philly Delaney risked everything during the war... -
![Come Rain or Shine by Denise Grover Swank]()
Come Rain or Shine by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsRose Gardner collects secrets the way other people collect junk—and now she’s being asked to expose them. Special Prosecutor Mason Deveraux has called a grand jury to investigate the corruption in the Sweet Branch Police Department, and he’s summoned Rose as a witness. Any topic is fair game, and the criminals in Fenton county are rightly scared of what she might share under oath... -
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Thug Passion by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTahari Monroe is in a loveless,sexless, and abusive relationship with her boyfriend Nico of four years. The love they once shared has been replaced with his love for another woman and the feeling of his fists. Tahari sees no way out that is until she meets Ka'Jaire "Thug" Kenneth. He is every woman's dream come true and every nigga's worst nightmare... -
![Married To The Mob : A Black Mafia Affair by Mz. Lady P]()
Married To The Mob : A Black Mafia Affair by Mz. Lady P
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsImagine meeting the man of your dreams in the form of a Mob Boss. That's exactly what happens when the beautiful plus sized British Bryant crosses paths with the Boss of the Demonte Crime Family. Don Corleone is ruthless yet gentle when it comes to British. From the moment he laid eyes on her he became obsessed with getting to know her better and bringing her into his world... -
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Married To The Mob 2 : A Black Mafia Affair by Mz Lady P
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe first family of the Black Mafia are back and in full effect. It's one thing to be the girlfriend of a Demonte but to be the wife of a Demonte is something totally different. British, Katera, and Chloe are without a doubt Married to the Mob and feeling the side effects from it. After British says "I Do" to Corleone life changes drastically for her... -
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![I Gave My Heart To A Jersey Killa by Tina J.]()
I Gave My Heart To A Jersey Killa by Tina J.
Synopsis I Gave My Heart to A Jersey Killa Haven Banks is the deadliest man in Jersey, and he loves it. The fear and pain he inflicts on people gives him a high he can't come down from. However; he will meet his match in the last person he expected. Never backing down from another, things become chaotic and Haven will find out not everyone is who they say... -
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King and I: A Royal Love Affair by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKing and I: A Royal Affair. There's an old saying that says everything that look good isn't always good for you. The saying has never rang true in the case of the beautiful Siyah Mills. A chance encounter will cause her to cross paths with the sexy but deadly Kingston "King" Banks... -
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M.V.P: His Most Valuable Player by Mz. Lady P
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet Ni’Yoka Campbell a beautiful young woman in the prime of her life who just happens to be in love with Zuri. He may be the man in the streets but he’s an abusive monster to Yoka at home. A hurtful discovery about Zuri sends Yoka to Miami to be with her best friend Seven. While in route she runs into the infamous Sheikem “Sheik” Shakur... -
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Loyal To His Love by K. Charelle
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAsim Nour is the type of man who appreciates life and all that it has to offer. He’s been in the streets for years and is now realizing the benefit of building his legal status as well. Both worlds keep him busy and his pockets full. As much as he appreciates his status, the women appreciate it more. Kyori Spencer is the type of woman who takes full advance of all that life has to offer... -
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Trap Commandments: Indoctrination by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTRAP COMMANDMENTS:. Divine rules-. Rules to be observed as strictly as one of the Ten Commandments. “Rules” that keep oxygen flowing through your lungs and money lacing your pockets. Being a natural born leader comes with a certain type of responsibility. The streets will never respect a man who is not rightfully holding down the position he was born to uphold... -
![Enticed by a Thug Love 2 by Kelly Marie]()
Enticed by a Thug Love 2 by Kelly Marie
Rated: 4.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBombs have been dropped, and lines have been crossed, but that was just the beginning! Guns has put his loyalty into a woman, and that made him go against his family, but will it all end how he wants it to? Who is his love and is she really loyal to him or herself? Just as Dior and Jashawn finally find their happiness, it’s snatched away when they find out that their paths crossed long before... -
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Cameron by Jade Jones
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE! Student by day. Exotic dancer by night. The temptress is about to be tempted. .. Meet Cameron. .. By day, she’s a full-time student at Cleveland State University, destined for success and fortune...Categorized as:
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M.V.P 2: His Most Valuable Player by Mz. Lady P
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe couples you fell in love with are back and the drama continues. In this highly anticipated finale Ni’Yoka and Sheik are trying to build a life together. That’s pretty hard to do with Zuri lurking in the shadows trying to dismantle everything. Being with Sheik is everything a woman could want but it’s hard looking toward the future when your past won’t let you go... -
![Fallin' for a Miami Hustla by Journee Jordan]()
Fallin' for a Miami Hustla by Journee Jordan
Nirvana Hart, 24, had been dealt a bad hand all her life. As a result of watching her dad shoot her mama and then himself, Nirvana was all alone in the world. The night and shining armor she thought was there to save her was actually the devil in disguise... -
![That's The Way Love Goes by Unique]()
That's The Way Love Goes by Unique
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCareer driven and goal oriented is what Suny Daniel is. After studying under the best surgeons in Texas, she’s ready to make a change. That change leads her back to her roots in New Orleans. A mishap with her current boyfriend on New Year’s Eve lands her in bed with the mysterious Kross Stockley. Kross Stockley is a wild card, one that tends to shy away from relationships and commitments... -
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![Lovin' A Trap Girl Ain't Easy: Stand-alone Novel by Natavia]()
Lovin' A Trap Girl Ain't Easy: Stand-alone Novel by Natavia
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGreer, also known as G, has been blessed with beauty, an independent mindset, and an alluring aura that hypnotizes men. However, she has never relied on a man to take care of her; she prefers to secure her own bag. While men are the last thing on G’s mind, she seems to be the first thing on theirs. As a young boss, all the D-boys are drawn to her, but making money is the only thing on her mind... -
![Property of a Savage: A STANDALONE NOVEL by Jessica N. Watkins]()
Property of a Savage: A STANDALONE NOVEL by Jessica N. Watkins
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAt only ten years old, Tempest's life changed forever. She suffered unbearable loss and tragedy that she would have to live with forever. For the next seventeen years, she suffered immeasurable pain and ridicule on behalf of the people that were supposed to love and protect her. Then she met Dame... -
![Trap Commandments: Execution by K.C. Mills]()
Trap Commandments: Execution by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrap Commandments. ex-e-cut-ion:. • the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order or course of action. Never underestimate the power of the streets! There are those that live by the commandments that govern them and those who don’t. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. The hustle never stops so be prepared to execute with the skill of a warrior, a STREET warrior! -
![Mister Jeweler by B. Love]()
Mister Jeweler by B. Love
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“And oh, the crowd will always love you. But as for me I've come to know. Everything that glitters is not gold…”. Since a child, Elite Benson had been drawn to shiny, expensive, and beautiful things. His wife, Jacintha, was all three at once... -
![Francesca by Gillian Y. Godden]()
Francesca by Gillian Y. Godden
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSingle mother Francesca is struggling to get by when an act of desperation leads to her owing a debt to notorious gangland boss, Tony Lambrianu. Tony has his own troubles – a change of image from playboy to respectable married man is needed to further his criminal career. He has women falling at his feet, but none he wants to make his wife... -
![Still Trappin' Through The Snow by BriAnn Danae]()
Still Trappin' Through The Snow by BriAnn Danae
Betrayal hurts worse when done by the ones you showed the most love to. The saying couldn’t be truer for the Priest Brothers. In this finale, the three men learn more about. themselves than Duke could’ve ever taught them. While Krypt is figuring out who the woman. was that hit their stash spots, Khrome is learning what it really means to be a single parent. It...
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