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Losin' Control by Ladii Nesha
Deemed Detroit's bad boy, Czar is a man of many layers. To the world he’s a lyrical genius with a sharp tongue and tough exterior, but behind closed doors, he battles with dark demons from his past while dodging industry drama, scandals and lies. Marley is walking through life barely existing. Her soul is shattered by tragedy leaving her with a heavy heart and broken spirit... -
![Problematic Vol. 1 by Ladii Nesha]()
Problematic Vol. 1 by Ladii Nesha
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTyler's childhood ends the night her mother makes a selfish decision that changes the trajectory of both of their lives. The blood, the screaming, and the helplessness shapes Tyler into a defensive adult full of open wounds that she refuses to face. By twenty-five, she's a rising singer with a voice that melts hearts like butter and an addiction that she hides behind attitude and chaos... -
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![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... -
![Losin Control: Half on a baby or two by Ladii Nesha]()
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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![The Mitchell Sisters Box Set by Samantha Christy]()
The Mitchell Sisters Box Set by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThree sisters. Three sexy, swoon-worthy men. Three unforgettable stories. Book One —. Purple Orchids. Friends. Lovers. Enemies. Sometimes the lines between them are blurred. He broke my heart back in college. And now, years later, a chance meeting has him claiming he never dumped me. Says I dumped him. Broke his heart. Ruined his life. Someone is lying. It's not me... -
![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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![Don Caselli by Jahquel J.]()
Don Caselli by Jahquel J.
You've been given everything you could have ever want. Penthouse on Park avenue, access to the family's money, and switching foreign cars like underwear. The youngest of your siblings, raised by your older brother after your parents died, and given clear instructions on what is expected of you and your role within the family. Working under Corleon D... -
![In Love With The King Of Harlem 2 by Jahquel J.]()
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.]()
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 Last Chapter by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman]()
The Last Chapter by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
Carter and Miamor have a complicated history. At one time they were lovers, but now that Carter knows the truth, he wants her dead. She contributed to the deaths of the entire Diamond family and he's the only one left standing. -
![In Love With The King Of Harlem 5 by Jahquel J.]()
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... -
![Lemon Pepper: Where Love & Grief Meet by Nina.]()
Lemon Pepper: Where Love & Grief Meet by Nina.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHow did you meet the love of your life? Your forever person. Two people seemingly from different worlds with many connections find themselves intertwined in a whirlwind of emotional, chaotic, yet beautiful and healing bonding. What one couldn't be for themselves, they found in each other. -
![Juke: A DeLuca Brothers Spinoff by Tacarra]()
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... -
![Let Me Love You Better by Kaylyn .]()
Let Me Love You Better by Kaylyn .
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNFL prospect, Jyles O’Brien, is ready to forge his own path and make a name for himself. He’s used to people giving in to his every demand and giving a middle finger to anybody who doesn’t. Then he meets Devyn Kincaid; an aspiring sports broadcaster, who has an untimely run-in with Jyles that jeopardizes her future. The solution rests solely on Jyles but kind gestures aren’t in his repertoire...Categorized as:
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![Love's Ineligible Receiver by Love Belvin]()
Love's Ineligible Receiver by Love Belvin
The league didn’t believe in me. I was the last pick of the first round. The Kings didn’t believe in me. They low-balled my contract and mandated therapy to begin immediately. My coach didn’t believe in me. But I get it; she’s a female. The General don’t halfway believe. He keeps threatening violence if I blow this opportunity...Categorized as:
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![Loving You Without Limits by Diamond D. Johnson]()
Loving You Without Limits by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRodney Wiggins. That name rang bells through just about every part of South Florida. Rodney is a senior in high school, and just about every university wants him to pick their school for college due to his phenomenal skills on the football field. The thing about Rodney is that football is his first true love...Categorized as:
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![Fumble. Pass. Repeat. by T'Lyn]()
Fumble. Pass. Repeat. by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsKyce Jefferson understood change. His life had been a continuous reminder that nothing last for ever. However, his one constant had always been football. Women come and go but the Chicago Bears was his team, his home and his life. Being traded was the last thing he expected or wanted. Iyoni Nixon lived and breathed for her son. He was her reason...Categorized as:
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![Tyriq & Teaira by Charity Shane]()
Tyriq & Teaira by Charity Shane
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTyriq Hill is a baller. He was born with a basketball ball in hand and despite not having the support he wants, he’s a beast with it. Street legend, All-American, and NBA bound. Everything is on track and he’s ready to live the life he’s worked so hard for. Teaira Wilks is that girl. She’s independent, fierce, and knows exactly who she is and want she wants... -
![When We by K.C. Mills]()
When We by K.C. Mills
Publicist. NBA player. Career ending Injury. Family Secrets. Undeniable attraction. “She could have every piece of my soul. Even the ones that were broken and unsure, because I knew she would never mishandle any part of me. ”. —Law and Zori.Categorized as:
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![Double Or Nothin' by T'Lyn]()
Double Or Nothin' by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPlayboy. Millionaire. Bachelor. Just a few words to describe the starting shooting guard for the LA Aces, Trayvon Jackson. He is epitome of a man that has it all. He is also a man who lives by his own terms and does so unapologetically. There’s isn’t anything he wants that he can’t have except the beautiful and talented, Phoenix Rose... -
![Ignite: Love in Scrubs Spin Off by C. Monet]()
Ignite: Love in Scrubs Spin Off by C. Monet
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHalo Grant does her job, minds her business, and refuses to be distracted by fame or foolishness. So when an early-morning fire drops her in front of NBA star DaVinci Bryns, she handles him the same way she handles every man who tries her, with a firm check and zero special treatment... -
![Saint by Lakia]()
Saint by Lakia
After the passing of their mother, Saint Carmichael is raised by his older brother Bishop—who is a true example of his brother’s keeper—ensuring that he wanted for nothing while keeping him away from everything street related. Saint’s life is mapped out with several college basketball scholarships to choose from and a future with the NBA on his horizons... -
![Put That On Everything by K.C. Mills]()
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... -
![Love's Instant Replay by Riley Baxter]()
Love's Instant Replay by Riley Baxter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKaeden Evans. Who meets their soulmate while shopping for books with their daughter? Before walking into Echoes of Kyelle, I would have told you no one. But the second I see her smile, . . . I'm a goner. As the cornerback for the Columbus Bobcats, I'm no stranger to beautiful women. Yet, there's something about her that stays with me long after I leave the store... -
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![Pass Interference by Christina C. Jones]()
Pass Interference by Christina C. Jones
My bio might speak for itself, but I still have everything to prove. Everything to gain. Everything to lose. On the field, and off. I’m here for a reason, and Nate Richardson isn’t one of them… except, he won’t let me relegate him to a non-factor. Even knowing what’s at stake, he won’t let me pass him off. So I’ll adapt. Open myself up. Dominate my position. Defend my right to be here...Categorized as:
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![Continuous by Kennedy B.]()
Continuous by Kennedy B.
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat if one day everything fell into place? What if one day that toxic love didn’t exist, and instead of stop and go, it was continuous? DaVinci is a fighter, fighting for more than just a title, but to stay out of the shadows of a family he didn’t choose. Fighting was all he had, until he encountered a woman just as driven and unfulfilled... -
![Something On The Side by Carl Weber]()
Something On The Side by Carl Weber
Meet Tammy, Egypt, Isis, Nikki, Coco, and Tiny-the bodacious women of the Big Girls Book Club. There's only one rule to being a member. You must be at least a size 14. . . BGBC president Tammy loves everything about her life-especially taking care of business for her husband, Tim. This year, she intends to top all his past birthdays by having a threesome with her best friend, Egypt... -
![Determining Possession by Christina C. Jones]()
Determining Possession by Christina C. Jones
Good decisions don’t always leave you unscathed. Sometimes, the best choice might be the one that leaves you vulnerable. The one that forces you to face a not-so-distant past that hurts, or go through with something you never thought would come to fruition. The one that makes taking a risk your only viable option. Wilhelmina “Wil” Cunningham is no stranger to pressure...Categorized as:
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![Free Agent by Christina C. Jones]()
Free Agent by Christina C. Jones
For Rori Mitchell, delulu is decidedly not the solulu. Getting her lick back is. What starts as chance encounter at a sporting event ends up being a perfect distraction from the chaos of a broken heart. Instead of throwing herself into work, she throws herself - for good or bad - into Tatum Wilder...Categorized as:
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![So Special: Fanatic Love by Mel Dau]()
So Special: Fanatic Love by Mel Dau
Asher Kane Wilson and Katniss Raven Roland have reentered the stadium. A lot has changed since the last time they were here. A new little fan was born but that wasn’t on either of their programs. In this continuation of Naughty F. A. N, find out if the new rules of the game call for a touchdown or technical foul. Two new players have entered the stadium...Categorized as:
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![Your One by Monica Walters, Latisha Burns]()
Your One by Monica Walters, Latisha Burns
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsProfessional basketball player, Nate Guillory, has a good life. He enjoyed his childhood as the only child in a single-parent home. There is only one thing he feels he missed out knowing his father. Although he had a great upbringing, he feels that it is his right to know the identity of his father and why they weren’t afforded the opportunity to have a relationship... -
![The Preacher's Son by Carl Weber]()
The Preacher's Son by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBishop T. K. Wilson, popular pastor of the largest African-American church in Queens, New York, has decided to run for borough president. But his family values platform is on shaky ground, because the Wilson kids are giving in to the same temptations as any other young adults. And their parents have no idea what's going on behind closed doors. . -
![Torn Between Two Lovers by Carl Weber]()
Torn Between Two Lovers by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Big Girls Do Cry comes a deliciously provocative new page-turner starring plus-sized diva Loraine Farrow, and the men in her life. . . One of Richmond, Virginia's, hottest, most successful women, Loraine Farrow finally wants to settle down with her husband, Leon, and focus on her marriage... -
![Assist by Alexandria House]()
Assist by Alexandria House
The Center for the St. Louis Sires has lived an undeniably good life, but something has always been missing, something he desperately craves—a family. The alluring rapper is at the top of her game, talented and adored by her fans, including the Center for the St. Louis Sires, but what she desires most is a real connection—a friend... -
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![Can't Catch Me by Alexandra Warren]()
Can't Catch Me by Alexandra Warren
Returning to her hometown was not in the plans, and neither was falling for her former best friend…. Briyana Hayes can’t seem to catch a break. The job offer she expected after taking an unpaid internship at a major shoe company didn’t come through. The friend who’d offered her a place to stay suddenly gave her forty-eight hours to vacate after a misunderstanding... -
![Maids of Honor: Piper by Shontaiye Moore]()
Maids of Honor: Piper by Shontaiye Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPiper is a confident and sexy BBW maid rebuilding her life after losing everything. Once the daughter of a wealthy CEO, her world crumbles after her father’s money laundering conviction. Now she works as a maid until she can access her trust fund... -
![Going for Three by Faith J.]()
Going for Three by Faith J.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCHARMONY. To the world, I’m just a pretty face. A gold digger, too—depending on who you ask. When you constantly allow people to tell your story without setting the record straight, the lies start to feel like truth. Sometimes… even to you. I’ve spent most of my life invisible even though I’m always in the spotlight. But for the first time, someone really sees me. All of me... -
![His Starr Player by Mya]()
His Starr Player by Mya
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAva Starr is the star WNBA player for the Cade’s Cove Vipers. As the daughter of the Hall of Fame legend Axel Starr, she has big shoes to fill. All she has ever known was the art of basketball, which left little room for anything else, including a dating life. Marcus Hastings was once the scrawny nerd who only cared about anime and playing the game... -
![Caught Stealing Your Heart by Fallynn West]()
Caught Stealing Your Heart by Fallynn West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBanks Callahan is the star baseball player for the Camden Cove Cougars. He doesn’t have the best reputation and wants to clear his image. He meets Leilani Keith, an upcoming artist who woos the city by creating her art on live through a popular app. The attraction and banter are immediate, giving Banks an idea to help them both. A relationship bonded by a six-month contract for the world to see... -
![PENALTIES & PROMISES by Latoya Nicole]()
PENALTIES & PROMISES by Latoya Nicole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsComing from a less fortunate family, Tylee has always felt like an outsider from everyone except Jarett. Her best friend since the sand box, Tylee and Jay were inseparable. Their bond was so strong that someone or something was always trying to interfere. From jealous girlfriends of Jay’s to Tylee wanting a relationship of her own, no one ever expected them to be the cause of their own demise... -
![Hudson & Greene: A Miller's Pointe Christmas by Kennedy B.]()
Hudson & Greene: A Miller's Pointe Christmas by Kennedy B.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA football player returning home after twenty years looking to lay low. A veterinarian not looking to be on anyone’s radar. Hudson & Greene. A Miller’s Pointe Christmas. Season Two. -
![First Love by Tiya Rayne]()
First Love by Tiya Rayne
Eight years ago, Zora Henderson ran away from the man she loved and the family that forced her to have an abortion. Tragedy brings her back home again. Can she face the family and the town that betrayed her? And what of the man that she left behind? Zora also has a secret, one that may have her on the run again... -
![Even Odds by Miah Onsha]()
Even Odds by Miah Onsha
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShaylene Turner is a professional, first and foremost. As a rising junior sports agent at Permian Sports Agency, she’s got a target on her back in the male-dominated field, but her career path glistens with bright pink promise. To prove herself in a testosterone-filled arena, she works harder, smarter, and stays professional no matter what...Categorized as:
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![Jabari: The Crescent Falls Royals by Charity Shane]()
Jabari: The Crescent Falls Royals by Charity Shane
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen it comes to Jabari Hicks, competition is non-existent. With a keen focus on securing a championship ring, Jabari’s only compettion is himself. On the court he is deadly, off the court he’s a protector and as a Lord, he’s fierce and loyal. Kinnidi Trent has a light that illuminates the dark spaces of her mind, but she can’t completely shine until she lands in a place of peace... -
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![Only If It's You by T'Lyn]()
Only If It's You by T'Lyn
Javyous “JV” Goldsmith was inches away from having the career he’d worked his entire life for. One misstep and he found himself having to prove he deserved to be in the ring and that was the worst body blow his ego has ever received. Kehlani James didn’t have much she was proud of except being an amazing mother and business owner... -
![Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls]()
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”...Categorized as:
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![End Zone Love by Love Belvin]()
End Zone Love by Love Belvin
After losing an improbable opportunity at the Super Bowl, Trent Bailey still has something to prove. He’s come out, not only as America’s favorite redemption story, but also a married man; a marriage not yet known to the public. He’s trusting more, finding his home more comfortable and befitting a Connecticut King. Jade’s a new woman now. Her insecurities are under control at Trent’s side...Categorized as:
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![Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This by Mary B. Morrison]()
Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This by Mary B. Morrison
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn bestselling author Mary B. Morrison's steamiest novel yet, the timing finally seems to be right for Darius Jones and Fancy Taylor--but what they discover about one another may surprise them. . . Fancy knows this time around things will be different with Darius. Before she gets intimate with the man, she's going to get to know him--then she'll get her share. . -
![This Time It's Forever by Kay Shanee]()
This Time It's Forever by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnce upon a time, Harper Baylor fell in love and was certain she’d found her forever. She gave a man her heart, only for him to break it into a million pieces. It took some time to put it back together, but she was still hesitant to love again. One drunken night ruined the life Jakhi Malone had planned with his high school sweetheart... -
![Baby Momma Drama (A Man's World Series) by Carl Weber]()
Baby Momma Drama (A Man's World Series) by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTwo very different women are about to learn that when it comes to sorting out life and love, no sister is perfect…. Sensible older sister Jasmine is working hard, saving money, and waiting for Mr. Right. In smooth-talking attorney Derrick, she thinks she’s found him. But it doesn’t take long for Jasmine’s shrewd granny to expose her man as nothing more than a drug-dealing hustler...
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