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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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Hard Lovin' Straight Thuggin' 2 by S. Yvonne
Gu is on a rampage as his world crumbles, determined to cut off the snakes in his life. His only peace is Qui, whose love teaches him the meaning of ‘need’ and anyone who threatens their bond is in danger. As Gu endures one tragedy after another, Qui becomes his rock, even as she heals herself vowing to stand by him forever... -
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![Hard Lovin' Straight Thuggin' 3 by S. Yvonne]()
Hard Lovin' Straight Thuggin' 3 by S. Yvonne
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA few years later, the whole crew's world is crumbling and life isn’t letting up as the hits keep coming.Bre’Yhana "Bambi" Williams is drowning in grief over the death of her unborn baby’s father, only to get hit with a brutal truth… he might not have even been the real father... -
![THE ILLEST: A GANGSTA'S HOLIDAY LOVE (Thug, Baller, Hitta, Goon ) by M. Monique]()
THE ILLEST: A GANGSTA'S HOLIDAY LOVE (Thug, Baller, Hitta, Goon ) by M. Monique
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratings***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS IS A RE-RELEASE***Ilyon Jackson is a single father, who left the streets to care for his daughter. Living the life of a gangsta was no environment he wanted to raise his daughter in. Now he's a club owner, living life as peaceful as he could. With his past seemingly buried, Ilyon was doing a great job of laying low. That is.. -
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![A Cold Winter With A Hot Boy by S. Yvonne]()
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... -
![Locked In With The Plug 2 by Nek Mills]()
Locked In With The Plug 2 by Nek Mills
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTHIS IS A RE-RELEASE!After a whirlwind rendezvous in the Dominican Republic, neither Xander nor Kelcee expected to meet again in the States. However, in a twist of fate, they bump into each other at a party, and neither can deny the attraction brewing. Despite the obvious, Kelcee knows they cannot act on their feelings.That is, until Xander drops a bomb that leaves everyone around them mind blown... -
![Mega Man by Mel Dau]()
Mega Man by Mel Dau
Megatron Loric Manfield is the definition of perfect imperfection. He knows who he is and whose he is. He not scared to love; he just knows that when it comes along, he wants it to be God sent. When the right woman comes along, he will fall in line to receive his favor.Ruth Lindsay Gordon is saved, sheltered, and suffocated... -
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Rocky by Kay Shanee
Rocky Rush, the leader of the Onyx City Mayhem Motorcycle Club, isn’t interested in living a traditional life. After he and his brothers become orphans during their adolescence in the most violent way, the only people he wants to be attached to are them and their grandparents, who took them in. Instead of focusing on dating and starting a family, he focuses on what he deems important... -
!['Til I Say When by Natisha Raynor]()
'Til I Say When by Natisha Raynor
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWonder Sutton found the courage to leave a dead end relationship and start life over, but she left with more than unresolved trauma. She left with a bad habit. A habit that's going to do more harm than good, especially when it's the reason she becomes a witness to a horrendous crime. OWilde Hunter doesn't care about anyone but himself... -
![Tale of the Murda Mamas by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman]()
Tale of the Murda Mamas by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsFilled with kidnapping, murder, deception, and seduction, here is the highly-anticipated sequel to "The Cartel" from the dynamic author duo of street lit... -
![Humbled By A Real N*gga by Lisa Austin]()
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... -
![Carrying A Big Dawg's Legacy 2: His BBW Surrogate by Bonnie Blanco]()
Carrying A Big Dawg's Legacy 2: His BBW Surrogate by Bonnie Blanco
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhile Kash navigates deadly betrayals, family secrets, and a blood-soaked street code, he also wrestles with a growing love for Shanni that threatens to unravel everything. Amira, reeling from the truth and hiding secrets of her own, begins plotting a comeback that no one sees coming.Tangled in lies, lust, and loyalty, they all must face the consequences of their choices... -
![Pregnant By A Muthaf*ckin' Don by Lisa Austin]()
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... -
![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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![The Billionaire's Son: Cam Kassom by K. Renee]()
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... -
![A Love So Good- The Chamber Brothers 3 by K. Renee]()
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... -
![Holiday Mayhem by Nek Mills]()
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... -
![A Million Promises: An Unhinged Romance: The Legacy Continues by Robin]()
A Million Promises: An Unhinged Romance: The Legacy Continues by Robin
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter everything they’ve survived, Savanna and Kairo are done playing by the rules. The contract that once bound them is now the blueprint for an unbreakable empire—but love, power, and peace don’t always coexist... -
![Our Mother's sons: Jovani Bendetti by Lisa Austin]()
Our Mother's sons: Jovani Bendetti by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratings**This is a Mother’s Day short** Jovani Bendetti has lived carelessly all of his life. Born as the second identical twin, he’s the baby of the bunch and often acts as such. Twin B spends his days club hopping, shopping, and having his way with the women of his hometown, Ausnor Beach, Florida... -
![A Beast Captured My Heart: A BBW Love Story by Masterpiece]()
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... -
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An Insane Love 3 by Bianca
Rated: 4.90 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTaiwan has finally gotten her freedom and her life back, or so she thinks. After learning more about Frank and his troubled life, she becomes more connected to him than ever. Romero is not one who likes to lose. Romero is not backing down and will do whatever he has to do to get Taiwan back, even if it means taking away the people that she's closest to... -
![Airplane Mode: An Arranged Marriage by J. Dominique]()
Airplane Mode: An Arranged Marriage by J. Dominique
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Take my first flight. Twenty-seven-year-old Avery White was tired of waiting—waiting to live, waiting to breathe, waiting to finally put herself first. For years, she sacrificed everything to care for her ill mother, and now that chapter had closed. It was time to start living on her own terms. First up? Facing her fear and boarding an airplane for the first time... -
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Divine by Tatum James
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs the youngest and only female member of a male dominated family, Divine has always been sheltered by her overprotective brothers and cousins. Claiming to only want the best for her, they are often overbearing in their tactics to ensure her safety... -
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Thug Passion 2 by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThug and Tahari have been through it all in such a short period of time. It seems like the odds have been stacked against them since the day they met. They're in a losing battle to live happily ever after. The love that they share for one another has proven to be stronger than anything their enemies have thrown at them... -
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![Because It's Forever by T'Lyn]()
Because It's Forever by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 29 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... -
![Arrow: Riding Rebels MC by Erika B.]()
Arrow: Riding Rebels MC by Erika B.
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCecilia ‘Charlie Brown’ BaxterRunning away was the only way to save my life.Stopping for a place to rest seems like the right thing to do until I’m face-to-face with danger.There is no time for an escape plan because Arrow has me right where he wants me... -
![An Insane Love 2 by Bianca]()
An Insane Love 2 by Bianca
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter receiving a botched proposal from Romero, Taiwan sees an opening to leave her sugar daddy and seizes it, once she’s landed back in her home city. Her heart is telling her this is the best decision to make for her happiness, while her heart is also telling her this won't be the last she sees of Romero... -
![A Winter Crest Christmas: Pure & Luxe by Lisa Austin]()
A Winter Crest Christmas: Pure & Luxe by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“Christmas is a time where Souls align!”What’s a thriving city without a Litty club? The word lit is lightly putting it when speaking on Club Luxe. Owning the hottest establishment in Winter Crest, Pennsylvania, Luxe takes pride in his first major investment. Luxe has created a high-class, three-level, all-in-one club using dope money... -
![Santana : Rise of a New Empire by Tina J]()
Santana : Rise of a New Empire by Tina J
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTHIS BOOK IS A SPIN OFF OFTHE MORELLI THE INC.IF YOU WANT TO READ THE PARENTS STORY, YOU CAN START THERE BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO THE KIDS HAVE THEIR OWN STORY!!!SYNOPSISSantana Morelli Jr. also known as Tana, was ruthless, a maniac, arrogant and most of all, he was feared by everyone. When a tragedy strikes within the family, Tana will stop at nothing to catch the person responsible... -
![Taken By A Seven Figure Rich Hitta’ 3 by LaKeisha]()
Taken By A Seven Figure Rich Hitta’ 3 by LaKeisha
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMoney changes lives. Power changes people. And love? It changes everything.With Desmond finally out of her way, Ryce can finally sit back, exhale, and enjoy the luxury of being loved by a man like Sahil. A 7-figure hitta, a provider, a protector. But peace don’t come easy when your man’s enemies are still lurking.Sahil knows the streets don’t forget. Loose ends. Unfinished business... -
![Finessed By A Detroit Boss by Londyn Lenz]()
Finessed By A Detroit Boss by Londyn Lenz
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsChristmas morning took on a whole new meaning for Sire and his daughter Queen. Instead of making family traditions, they were interrupted by the police, banging at the door with a warrant for Sire's arrest.Saxx has had it with waiting for Sire to give her the world. Her definition of a good life is one without Bronze in it... -
![Tap In by Mel Dau]()
Tap In by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe pick up where Lark and Chance left off in Tap Out. After a weekend of activities that are best described as a Vegas Heaux Tale, will Lark recover from the new connection to the very man that gave her a new enjoyment for the term tap out? Will Chance be able to maintain his professional mindset, or will Numen take over the show? They already had a tap out... -
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Another Constant by Kennedy B.
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCan he be a YN & lover boy? Or does he have to live by a certain creed and be just as reckless as all the others, not looking for a constant? They say you find what you’re not looking for even when your eyes are closed... -
![THE HOOD FLOWER GIRL: A NOVELLA by M Monique]()
THE HOOD FLOWER GIRL: A NOVELLA by M Monique
When crushes fall...Since Poppi "Hood" Bloom was a kid, her love for flowers has been deep. She is devoted to her craft of making beautiful arrangements for whatever occasion her clients may desire. When a beloved teacher passes, Poppi makes it her business to show her respects to the person who helped shape her childhood... -
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![I Wish I Could Be The One 2 by Monica Walters]()
I Wish I Could Be The One 2 by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWesley Henderson, Jr. has had a hard life. He seems to be the outcast within the Henderson clan, and he’s tired of that position. Despite his efforts to be everything his father wants, nothing he does seems to be good enough. While trying to solve those issues on his own, he reaches a breaking point... -
![The Big Catch by Mel Dau]()
The Big Catch by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“My mountain top was just a molehill in the deepest valley.”Adabelle Caroline Lee “Belle” was the bell of her own ball in a castle with glass walls. When those glass walls shattered and the house collapsed, her ball was officially over, and her Prince Charming rode off into the sunset without her. Forced to go back to her meager beginnings, she packed her bitterness, hatred, and arrogance... -
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Carrying A Big Dawg's Legacy: His BBW Surrogate by Bonnie Blanco
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShanni Monroe wasn’t out here chasing men, she was out here chasing a purpose. A BBW, beautiful, built for the grind, she’s clocking hours at the salon, stacking every dime to get her self into law school. She’s had to fend for herself, since a child, never able to catch a break... -
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MINE by B. Love
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor Presly Smith, true love is hard to find. The easier she makes herself to love, the harder her relationships feel. Her list appears short and simple—All Presly wants is a man that’s hers. When her situation-ship with Houston ends before her sister’s wedding, Presly has all but given up on love. It seems unrealistic and unattainable, regardless of how happy and in love her sister is... -
![The Beauty of This Street Love 3 by Elle Kayson]()
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... -
![Ruger by Rosè Dior]()
Ruger by Rosè Dior
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMekai “Ruger” Santana was a man of authority. Being the head of one of the most influential motorcycle clubs in Detroit—the Motor City Rebels—his power and influence made the people in his community feel safe and secured. But, when a ruthless biker crew known as the Blaze Burners come to town, Ruger must use his power to protect his peace... -
![A Million Promises: An Unhinged Romance: Half On A Legacy by Robin]()
A Million Promises: An Unhinged Romance: Half On A Legacy by Robin
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe contract was supposed to keep things simple. No emotions. No expectations. But nothing about Kairo Steele is ever simple.Savanna Heartz walked into this deal thinking she could keep her heart out of it. She was wrong. The billionaire music mogul is more than just a name on paper — he’s chaos wrapped in luxury, temptation disguised as protection... -
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A Million Promises: An Unhinged Romance: The Legacy Baby by Robin
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe contract was only the beginning.Kairo Steele built his name in the shadows — feared, respected, and always ten steps ahead. But with power comes enemies, and with love comes risk. Now, the empire he’s fought to protect is cracking at the edges… and Savanna Heartz is caught dead center.Savanna thought she could handle life on Kairo’s side — the pressure, the secrets, the fire... -
![Giving Good Love to a Bad Boy 2 by Tatum James]()
Giving Good Love to a Bad Boy 2 by Tatum James
After years of mourning his late wife, Kross is finally ready to open his heart to love. There is only one man standing in the way of him having the freedom to love without worrying about looking over his shoulder. Fortunately, he happens to be in the right place at the right time... -
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Thug Passion 3 by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsReal niggas don't die. They go to Miami and get richer. That's exactly what the infamous Ka'Jaire "Thug"Kenneth has been doing. With his family now with him in Miami, the sky is the limit and money is the motive. Tahari is still reeling from the fact that Thug is alive. She finds herself in a unfamiliar place and more alone than ever... -
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![Our Mother's Sons by Natisha Raynor]()
Our Mother's Sons by Natisha Raynor
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratings** This is a Mother's Day short story** All Jeovanni and Jovani Bendetti ever knew growing up was that the woman that raised them, their paternal grandmother couldn't stand their biological mother. She blamed Melissa Bendetti for the murder of her only son. When Melissa decides to show her face, she presents her sons with an offer they can't refuse... -
![Passenger Princess 2: An African American Romance Finale by Lakia]()
Passenger Princess 2: An African American Romance Finale by Lakia
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the explosive finale, Jury’s world is flipped upside down as long-buried family secrets come to light. Betrayal runs deep, and the people she once called family prove to be her biggest opps. With the truth about her past unraveling, Jury is forced to accept that she was never meant to thrive in this game, only a pawn moved across the board... -
![She Ain't Never Met Another N*gga Like Me by Jahquel J.]()
She Ain't Never Met Another N*gga Like Me by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsItaly has always had dreams of going away to college. Those dreams seemed like a far reality when she finds out that she’s pregnant. While she thought her life was over, her saving grace, by the name of Chase, comes and saves her. In her first year of college in Atlanta, she has to come back home to care for her younger sister once her mother dies in a car accident... -
![A Love Worth Fighting For: Cannon & Tiff by K. Renee]()
A Love Worth Fighting For: Cannon & Tiff by K. Renee
Rated: 4.85 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsYou can’t compete where you don’t compare has never been truer than in Cannon and Tiff’s situationship. Cannon swore that he would get Tiff by any means necessary. Things seemed to be going that way a few times, but Tiff just wasn’t ready. Back in her hometown after moving, Tiff runs into Cannon, and it is not a happy reunion... -
![Kidnapped by the Snowman by M Monique]()
Kidnapped by the Snowman by M Monique
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDecember Angel has a relentless mother who wants one thing from her son and that’s to see him settle down. His mindset is get the girl and make his mother happy. However, things aren’t as simple as he believes them to be.Raine Nicholas is reeling from loss, and the last thing she has time for is a man who runs the streets... -
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Tall Red Dude With Tattoos 3: The Finale by Taniece
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy world shattered in an instant. The last nine years of my life—nothing but a lie. When Eno abandoned me and then returned expecting forgiveness, he sparked a war with a man who doesn't know how to lose. Now I'm caught between my past and a present dominated by a man whose love burns like wildfire—consuming everything in its path.Eno's return unleashed the monster beneath Joker's skin...
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