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As Long As I'm The Only One by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFor Marlee Davis, family was everything. Her cousins were her first friends and she cherished their bond. That was until that bond was irrevocably broken right along with her heart. Her boyfriend Tyson wasn’t the best looking or the finest, but he treated her like a queen. To the outside world, she had it all and she became the envy of many...Categorized as:
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Saint Ave. by Charae Lewis
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhat happens when two souls bind together after leaving grueling chapters in their lives? A fire is set ablaze when Yazmin enters the Saintil Household. She’s offered an opportunity that would greatly benefit her but soon realizes that the work may be too strenuous. Matters are made worse when a larger-than-life personality enters her existence... -
The Devil Wears Baccarat 3 by Jatoria C.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThere aren’t many things in the world that capture my interest. As the brother of "Nasu" and a Capo in the Romanian Mafia, my life revolves around the mafia, the wine business, and the art of killing. Everything else feels irrelevant. That was true—until the moment I walked into her office. From the first word she spoke, I knew Brittany Gabriele had to be mine. Now, she’s all I can think about... -
Beautiful Chaos by Keta Kendric
Desiree:Family. Being a member of the Evans family had never been easy. By the time I was sixteen, I’d been snatched twice, shot at, and knifed in the back. Yet, I’d turned out to be the tame one, the one that had been smart enough to stay away from my family business…until my father dragged me back in... -
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Pregnant By A Down South Millionaire 3: The Finale by Taniece
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNo woman should have to experience this type of heartache and pain.Betrayed. Heartbroken. Determined.Doll's life is a whirlwind of emotion when a devastating secret comes to light. It's not just any secret – it's one that shakes the very foundation of her world, sending her on a soul-searching journey into her past. She's always been strong, but this revelation tests her like never before... -
The Expiration Date : A Billionaire Baby Romance by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAudrey Pilar is a master in the art of breaking up. Her friends have dubbed her ritual of leaving men as “The Expiration Date”. Hurt from her past has caused Audrey to protect her heart at all costs, even if it means self sabotage. She’s developed the habit of looking for red flags and it seemed to work for her. That is until she meets Sullivan Santiago... -
Quiet Chaos by Keta Kendric
Mecca: Family. Being a member of the Evans family was a blessing and a curse. By the time I was sixteen, I had committed four murders and had been beaten to within an inch of my life. Yet, I had turned out to be the fighter, the one that had been strong enough to survive in a world of chaos... -
Impromptu Date by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKamille Boatwright appears to have it all. As the owner of a successful business, her funds are unlimited. However, her professional life is the only thing that seems to be working in her favor. Aside from Ari, her best friend and business partner, Kamille’s social life is nonexistent, and her relationship with a few members of her family leave a lot to be desired... -
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... -
Guilty Pleasures Of A Boss: A Billionaire Love Story by S. Yvonne
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStarla Knight is a beautiful, yet bullheaded, hood princess that gets money by any means and takes no crap from no one. By the tender age of twenty-two, Starla proved she’s a survivor, regardless of the odds stacked against her. She hustled however she could, whether it was scamming men or scamming checks. However, all it took was one wrong move before her entire world was flipped upside down... -
A Gangster's BBW Obsession 2 by Mz. Lady P
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Gangster’s and the BBW’s they’re obsessed with are back with more drama than ever.In part 1, there were secrets and revelations that changed the dynamic of The Prince Family. With his back against the wall. Draylon had no choice but to take out the family members that betrayed him. Getting rid of the problems only added more problems. The price just went up and somebody got to pay for it... -
Salt Don't Go In Tea: An African American Romance by J. Dominique
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAmari thought getting pregnant and having a baby by a hood-rich industry goon would put her at the top and in his #1 spot. She imagined a life filled with money, fame, and all the perks of being tied to someone in the game. But instead of the dream, she got a cheating baby daddy who left her to raise their son on her own... -
An Affair in Munthill by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGloria met Rich, and the most organic romance began to write itself.On the heels of the animated V2, Takerra travels to a more serene place to bring you a story of two people finding one another in the most enthralling of ways – when they don’t want to. The key ingredients of intrigue are here – he’s self-aware, dominant, with a dangerous yet captivating edge... -
Tempting A Billionaire : A BBW Romance by Tina J
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJurzee Bennington was a BBW who didn’t care what anyone thought of her. Her self confidence was through the roof and she made sure to let people know they couldn’t disrespect her. That’s until she met Lamont; the love of her life. Sadly, he treated Jurzee bad and denied his feelings for her so he wouldn’t be made fun of... -
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Release Me by J.L. Seegars
NadiaI expect nothing.From life, from God, from men.I don’t hope or want or pray. Those are luxuries I can’t afford when I’m doing the desperate math of survival while walking the tight rope of life on the run in a strange city. New Haven wasn’t supposed to be a fresh start. That would be asking too much from a life that took my parents from me and left me vulnerable to monsters...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... -
The Come Up by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsACE: B00UPR0I46 Jamal Turner is near the top of his game. Widely-known as the trusted right-hand man to music mogul Chris Scaife, he’s poised to become chief operating officer of his friend and mentor’s international recording conglomerate... -
Pregnant By A Ruthless Billionaire by K Nicole
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“You take care of yourself. We forgot to grab a Plan B, but I trust you’ll be responsible to get one once you land.”“Shit,” she panicked. “Yeah, I will. Thank you again for the weekend.”That's where it ended in Freaky Weekend With A Trill Billionaire. Chas was so high from the two days with Omega, that she forgot the one thing he was adamant about her getting — the pill... -
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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Alexa, Play I Need A Rich Thug Husband 2: An African American Romance: Finale by Jatoria C.
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the heart pounding finale of "Alexa, Play I Need A Rich Thug Husband II," the line between real and fake is thin as a lace front wig, and emotions run wild.Courtney's had enough of Jabo's drama, ready to start fresh with Christian. He crashes into her life like a wrecking ball, and she's ready to risk it all for this rich thug. But when Christian ghosts her, confusion and heartbreak set in... -
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Pregnant By A Down South Millionaire by Taniece
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom the author that brought you the bestselling Taken By A Wealthy Man"Sometimes our mothers' advice hits hard, but when my Mama told me that all men are dogs, that ninety-nine percent of them will cheat, and one hundred percent of them will lie, she was speaking a painful truth. Some men are just overgrown little boys, never grasping that it's time to man up... -
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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On Chill With A Billionaire 2 by Black Lavish
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter an eventful weekend, Tish thought she would be going back to her normal life until her and Noelle are abducted. When Chill finds out he does everything in his power to get them back safely. Only getting them back was just the beginning of Chill’s problems. With revenge on his mind, and snakes in his grass, he won’t rest until he demolishes any and everything that threatens his family... -
Slowly Falling For A Cold Hearted Gangsta by J. Charnise
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSkylar has spent most of her life trying to please everyone around her. With her future already mapped out, she crashes into a foul mouth gangsta who holds no bars and is immediately intimidated by his personality.Lacking self-confidence and self-esteem, Skylar faces judgment from individuals close to her. But when Silas Scott enters her life, she begins stepping out of her shell... -
A Billionaire's Weakness 3 by Londyn Lenz
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll Lee wanted was to win Constance back into his life. When he finally succeeded the couple barely had time to celebrate the reunion. Bruce was threatening to expose a big secret of the Yoshida family, he wasn’t Lee’s biological father. Aside from Lee’s CEO title on the line, the real hurt was the identity of his real father. That was about to shake the entire family upside down... -
Never Better... Thanks by Jahquel J., Jay Pen Literary Services
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I envisioned the life that I wanted for myself, I pictured myself sitting in a rocking chair in the nursery me and my husband had spent months designing. I pictured looking down at a baby that resembled the both of us, and thanking God that he chose me to be their mother... -
When A Texas Millionaire Wants You 3: An African American Romance: The Finale by Queen Rae
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the gripping finale of this fast paced and heart tugging trilogy, the stakes are higher, the passions deeper, and karma is ready to have her final say. Essence, Giovanni, and Maurice – each entangled in a web of power, money, and cheating for no reason – find themselves at a crossroads where every choice comes with a price... -
From A Hood Chick To A Billionaire's Wifey by Sha Jones
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey say money can’t bring or buy happiness, but for twenty-nine-year-old Poetic, she’d rather shed tears in a Lamborghini than in a roach-infested apartment.At just six years old, she painfully watches her father walk out on her and her mother, Shanice. The pain cut so deep that Shanice sank into depression and later died of a broken heart... -
Afterburn by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe sequel, and conclusion to 'Afterwards'.Chris Scaife is not the man Robyn Crandall thought he was.Now that she’s shown him the possibility of a new life, she knows that Chris wants it. And he’s used to getting what he wants. But Robyn is seeing some possibilities of her own, as a highly-valued member of the legal team at Chris’ multimillion dollar corporation... -
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... -
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... -
All White Brixx: A Hood Love Story Finale by Lakia
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrixx’s life hangs in the balance as secrets from the past surface, revealing truths that could either save him or seal his fate. As life races by at full throttle, Brixx must rely on buried histories and unexpected alliances to survive the storms brewing around him—all while keeping his eye on his most prized possessions.Reagan's world is unraveling at the seams... -
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Mick Sinatra 1: For Once In My Life by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBad boy Mick Sinatra feels the heat from the Feds from without, and disloyal men from within. He has no time for love. But when a woman comes along so unlike the dull socialites and supermodels of his past, he wonders if fate is playing a cruel trick on him...Categorized as:
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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... -
Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“If there isn’t a risk, is it worth wanting at all?” Starting Forward for the Tennessee Trojans Nikolas Verette hasn’t always lived the golden life. After personal setbacks placed barriers in his path to professional basketball superstardom, he took to approaching life with the motto “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”... -
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... -
On Chill With A Billionaire 3: The Finale by Black Lavish
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnce Chill finally has his biggest enemy within his grasp, he's ready to take him out. But just when he thinks revenge is within his reach, an unexpected twist messes up his plans.Meanwhile, Tish is dealt another devastating blow that pushes her away from some people while drawing her closer to others... -
Missing Hearts by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTWO BRILLIANT AGENTS TRACK ONE CUNNING PSYCHO. FBI Agent Alexander King has a special gift for catching vicious predators. He gets inside the twisted minds of psychopaths and hunts them down. However, this case in a small Georgia town is challenging his skills. A serial killer named The Angel Maker has kidnapped and killed six little black girls... -
Marshall: The Manny by B. Love
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSingle mom Demi Adams is working on her second app. Just before its launch, she decides to hire help for her two year old son. The admission of her need for help increases her depression and anxiety, creating an atmosphere that only a skilled professional can handle.Marshall the Manny takes great pride in being a private childcare provider... -
Beautiful Lies From A Toxic Thug by Sha Jones
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe saying goes: Once a good girl goes bad, she’s gone forever. However, when a good boy turns into a toxic thug, no one’s heart is safe!Nelly is sexy, paid, and has more charm than a 14k bracelet. His swag is unmatched, and in his world, the word ‘no’ doesn’t exist, which is why he’s juggling more women than his hands can catch, including his main lady Jade... -
Loyal To A Cold Blooded Hoodlum: Bazar and Paradise by T. Michelle
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsParadise has a regular life until one day, she visits a gas station at the wrong time. Within minutes bullets go flying and one of them just so happened to have her name on it. With the help of Bazar, the fine deadhead with grey eyes and a body like a Greek god, she is nursed back to health. There’s only one thing; Paradise must stay with this fine stranger because her life may now be in danger... -
First Come Thugs, Then Come Marriage: An African American Romance by J. Dominique
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith love, pain, and heartache, the Grand family is in a mess. Angelina does something crazy that puts Kal in the hospital, fighting for his life. Knight wants to pull together as a family, but Blessing ain't having it—she blames him and makes sure he knows it. Knight hits the streets, desperate to find Angelina... -
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Girl, If I Was You 2: An African American Romance by Kia Jones
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Girl, if I was you, I'd be plotting every move to reclaim my king."That's the conversation everyone's handing Cynne, but let's be honest, fighting over a man has it’s ups and downs. Especially if he’s not one hundred percent yours.Larenz, he's still got that fire, that love burning inside, but it's buried deep... -
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The Billionaire's Favorite BBW by T.C. Johnson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLance Powell, after the death of his parents, was left with his maternal grandmother, who he affectionately called “Lola”. Lola showered her only child’s only child with all the love she had. Young Lance was like a sponge. He applied every lesson to secure his future.He promised Lola at ten, that once he was older, she would never work again... -
Gaisgeach: The Hero and the Hellion by Dandridge Monroe
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA phoenix who lost her flame. A laird who wants to return it to her... -
Don't Make Me Wait by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMessiah Graham is a big-time NBA player on the path to the biggest moment in his career. Tragedy strikes, leaving his dreams shattered and his heart destroyed. In an effort to keep his promises, he makes a decision that changes his life forever...
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