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Cappadonna by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
After my Yaya passed away, I didn’t have anyone that cared for me. I mean, not even a month after Yaya was in the ground, he sat me down in the living room and sold me to a thirty-year-old man. I was sixteen, and my big brother, the man that was supposed to protect me sold me off like cattle on a farm. My entire life has been to please Zayne. I’m his fourth wife, and the youngest wife...Categorized as:
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Capri 3.5 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
When Meer saw me off at the airport, I never expected to come home and become his wife. His daughter becoming mine. Our lives intertwining into one. I didn’t think I was worthy of being loved the way this man has loved me. Worthy of a man telling me how’s he coming behind me and actually standing on that. He loves and accepts all parts of me. Our families have become one because of our love...Categorized as:
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![Quasim II: King Inferno: Season Four: Inferno Gods, Book 2 by Jahquel J., Wesleigh Siobhan]()
Quasim II: King Inferno: Season Four: Inferno Gods, Book 2 by Jahquel J., Wesleigh Siobhan
They thought fire would take everything—my home, my woman, and Elijah. That I'd be nothing but ashes. They forgot who I am. I'm King Inferno. I don't burn alone. The Inferno Gods don't just ride—we burn everything in our path.Categorized as:
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![Quasim III: King Inferno by Jahquel J.]()
Quasim III: King Inferno by Jahquel J.
I spent years with a man that abused every part of me. Never loved me the way I loved him and constantly kicked me when I was already the lowest of the low. Simmy came into my life, and though he was quiet and afraid, he loved me. Even when he couldn’t admit it to me out loud, he showed me his love through actions. A provider, leader, and the king...Categorized as:
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![Cappadonna 2 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services]()
Cappadonna 2 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
I came home and ended up with two enemies because of the women I choose to love. Kendra was the one I thought I loved, but the feeling I felt when I looked into Alaia’s eyes told me that I had never experienced love with Kendra. When I looked into my Joy’s eyes, I wanted to give her the stars, moons, and the sky wrapped up with a big fat ass bow...Categorized as:
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Capri 3 by Jahquel J.
Everything happened so fast. So much was said, and so much blood was shed. As I stood here with blood on my hands, a knife in someone’s head and everyone looking at each other, there’s only one person I could think to call – my husband. Meer would figure out what to do, and he would come when I called...Categorized as:
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![Capone III by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services]()
Capone III by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
My family was taken away from me. I was too young to know what went on, but now that I know, it’s time to get it back in blood. Protecting my sister and my niece or nephew is more important than basketball. Making sure the man who was behind trying to end me is ended, is more important. With mentors like Capone and Cappadonna behind me, I can’t lose... -
![Capri 2.5 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services]()
Capri 2.5 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
Nothing is ever what it seems. Our family is being tested in the worse way possible. Bonds are broken, while new ones are formed. Mistakes will be made, hearts will be broken, but at the end of the day, we’re family and we ride for each other...Categorized as:
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![Capri 2 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services]()
Capri 2 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
My family is being tested. My brother’s freedom is in jeopardy, and in my hands. How could I be so happy in my life and scared at the same time. No matter what, I know what needs to be done, and that’s to protect my brothers. The one person I never thought I would see was standing a foot away from me. When Tasha was sent out my life, I never thought I would see her again...Categorized as:
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Cappadonna 2.5 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
Love wasn’t something that I ever felt before. I knew how to love because I loved my Yaya more than life. I knew that I could love, because the baby I had grown within me and now held, I loved her more than I loved myself. As I watched this man sleep peacefully beside me, one arm around me, keeping me close, I knew that I loved him...Categorized as:
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![Losin' Control: A Novel by Ladii Nesha]()
Losin' Control: A Novel 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... -
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Capone II by Jahquel J.
Loyalty has always been important to me. I never thought I would see the day where I would have to choose between family and loyalty. I never thought I would see the day where I held a gun to my son’s head ready to pull the trigger for the woman I fell in love with. A nigga had skeletons like most people did, but I never thought I would see the day when they revealed themselves...Categorized as:
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![Ethic 4 by Ashley Antoinette]()
Ethic 4 by Ashley Antoinette
After facing his biggest sin, Ethic finds forgiveness within the love of his life. Alani is the woman he’s been searching for his entire existence but loving her comes with a price…his soul…she wants his soul…When Alani tells Ethic she can’t be with a man who doesn’t believe in God, Ethic must face his only fear, trusting something he can’t see...Categorized as:
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![Ethic 5 by Ashley Antoinette]()
Ethic 5 by Ashley Antoinette
Life has never been easy for Ethic. Since he was a young boy he has battled loss after loss while struggling to navigate through a treacherous world. When he met Alani Lenika Hill he knew that he had met the woman who would love him back to life...Categorized as:
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![I Can't Let Go by Chenell Parker]()
I Can't Let Go by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLove at first sight Is cliche but that was the only way that Santino “Tino” Dixon could describe his feelings for the beautiful Kimora Carter. At only sixteen years old, Kimora was wise beyond her years but the four year age gap was an issue that her older sister, Kimiko, could not ignore. Being the patient man that he is, Tino decided that Kimora was worth the wait...Categorized as:
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Butterfly 4 by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMorgan Atkins has depended on men her entire life. First her father, then Ethic Okafor, then came Messiah Williams, and finally Ahmeek Harris. She loves them all for different reasons, but the one thing they all have in common is their unconditional love for her. Morgan is the queen of their worlds, if only she knew her own worth. Trapped by the threat of a deadly secret, Morgan has lost it all... -
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Ethic 6 by Ashley Antoinette
The final book to the legendary Ethic series by Ashley Antoinette concludes the heart wrenching story of Ezra Okafor. Will he find forever with his one true love? Will Alani ever truly forgive Ethic, or are they destined to say goodbye? Will Morgan and Messiah repair their love before it's too late? Step into Ethic Land once more as Antoinette pens the greatest love story of this generation... -
![The Right of Love by Love Belvin]()
The Right of Love by Love Belvin
“After the hot sex comes the real world. ”. “What was that? ”. “My therapist once said, ‘after the hot sex comes the real world. Or in wayward love, the drama is sprinkled in between passionate lovemaking’. ”. “That sounds more like one of them novels you like to read. ”. “No. Ours is too hilly to be a traditional romance story. ”. And it is...Categorized as:
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![She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 4 by Shvonne Latrice]()
She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 4 by Shvonne Latrice
In the final installment, Ricky must deal with the mind blowing news his grandmother has just revealed to him. Feeling like he's all alone in being betrayed by people who were expected to be loyal to him, Ricky soon realizes that the person who can understand his situation completely has been right by his side all along... -
![The Beauty of This Street Love 2: A Texas Tale by Elle Kayson]()
The Beauty of This Street Love 2: A Texas Tale by Elle Kayson
The Kinseys. Four brothers and one-up-and-coming sister. They got the street game on lock, but when it comes to the game of love, things ain't so easy. .. Tre, the oldest, has his work cut out for him, trying to win back his baby mama, Shamar, and cut ties with his ex. Shamar is determined not to settle and if Tre can't step up, she is going to step out...Categorized as:
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![Lucid Dreams by Ladii Nesha]()
Lucid Dreams by Ladii Nesha
After a horrific incident, Nite and his twin Dai are left to fend for themselves. Living recklessly in the fast lane, the twins flirt with danger not caring about the aftermath of their actions. Partying, popping pills, and getting money are just a few ways they cope with their untreated childhood trauma...Categorized as:
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![As Long As I'm The Only One by Chenell Parker]()
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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![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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![A Staten Island Love Story 2: Welcome to Shaolin by Jahquel J.]()
A Staten Island Love Story 2: Welcome to Shaolin by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSecrets are revealed in more ways than one. The truth always has a way of revealing itself. What happens when everyone is hiding something from the other? When relationships and bonds are tested in more ways than one. Will these relationships end before they could fully start? -
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![Ethic 3 by Ashley Antoinette]()
Ethic 3 by Ashley Antoinette
Healing requires separation. When Ethic discovers malice in a woman he thought was perfect, he walks away from their love. Keeping his family safe is his main priority and falling for Alani Lenika Hill is dangerous. The history of their love haunts him however, and getting over her isn't easy. Alani has beguiled his two youngest children and they crave her presence as much as Ethic...Categorized as:
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![King & Queen of the Hood by Shvonne Latrice]()
King & Queen of the Hood by Shvonne Latrice
At a young age, Andreka Nicholas was thrown into a dangerous world she knew nothing about, taking her from a normal teenage girl to the main chick of a street soldier overnight. What initially seemed to be the worst night of her life, turned out to be what Andreka thought to be a blessing in disguise. She had everything a girl could ask for until she didn't anymore... -
![Ante Up by Christina C. Jones]()
Ante Up by Christina C. Jones
I know exactly why it turns you on…because you’re messed up too. Asha’s life is no fairytale, by any stretch of the imagination. There was no kind, generous father to care for and protect her from the Vegas that exists beyond the glitz and glamour of The Strip. No wise, doting mother to look over and guide her, passing down essential lessons and leading her to the right path... -
![Bound by A Gangsta's Love 2 by Miss J.]()
Bound by A Gangsta's Love 2 by Miss J.
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJust when Makani gets the strength to leave Reed and everything tied to him behind, her whole world comes crashing down around her. It’s over her dead body that he will allow her to leave, and he’s determined to send her to the grave before he allows her to love another. Surviving a near fatal accident, Makani refuses to let the chaos win...Categorized as:
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![A Love Bred From the Block by Antoinette Sherell]()
A Love Bred From the Block by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.85 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsZodiac Goings is a charismatic hustler with layers beyond what he allows anyone to see. Raised by sisters who’d do anything to see him win; he doesn’t let his shortcomings define him. Fear doesn’t exist in his vocabulary. .. except when it involves Reason. Reason Atkins is in love. She knows Zodiac is the bad boy that parents warn girls like her about, but she doesn’t care. She sees the potential... -
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She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta by Shvonne Latrice
Ever since Draylah Omari was sixteen years old, it seemed like life had only dealt her a bad hand. Tragedies and betrayal have taken the people she loved most, including her best friend of over a decade, Glory. After finding out her boyfriend Lue, who was once her savior, is nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing, Draylah decides to lock her heart up and focus only on her half finished brow bar...Categorized as:
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![She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 2 by Shvonne Latrice]()
She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 2 by Shvonne Latrice
Ricky AK has never been one to shout threats and not pull through. The heartless gangsta has also never been one to take being threatened lightly. When faced with a problem that could ruin the relationship he has built with Draylah, Ricky AK takes extreme measures to make it all go away...Categorized as:
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![One Eighty by Charity Shane]()
One Eighty by Charity Shane
Two people…Two different objectives…One ultimate goal…Gideon “Gee” Powers has one hundred and eighty days to secure his rightful place as head of the family. Rhian Barnes has one hundred and eighty days to complete a bucket list. One night in Sin City blurs the lines and two become one. -
![Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly Brown]()
Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly Brown
Being the girlfriend of a successful rapper isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Rhythm Baker, a successful occupational therapist, held it down for Raheem, her boyfriend of three years, without much complaining. After moving across the country to support his career and their relationship, Rhythm has grown increasingly uncomfortable with Raheem's inappropriate behavior and inflated ego...Categorized as:
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![I'm Fine... Thanks by Jahquel J.]()
I'm Fine... Thanks by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI wasn't supposed to take on any new clients. All my current couples were already a handful. A marriage therapist with a failing marriage. If only they knew. That is until Kami Lynn walked into my office without her husband. I only treated couples. I was supposed to help save her marriage, instead I was the main reason for its destruction. I did everything the way I was supposed to... -
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![Lawe by Grey Huffington]()
Lawe by Grey Huffington
Cold. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of her. Why you running from me? The first question comes to mind each time she turns her back on me. Rigid and cool to the touch, her heart had ice around it . She’d put it in the deepest, darkest hole and dared anyone to try and fetch it . A man that appreciates a challenge took this one on head first...Categorized as:
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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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![Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown]()
Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSomya Hilton has known nothing but a life of ultimatums. From a young age, it was her and her sister Eliza against the world. When both of them find love and start families of their own, Somya finally feels like she has the life she deserves. Then tragedy strikes, leaving both her sister and brother-in-law dead and Somya to care for her niece Jazlynn who is ten at the time... -
![Through Treacherous Weather by Natisha Raynor]()
Through Treacherous Weather by Natisha Raynor
The four years that Fatima spent in Miami attending college were a movie, but once she graduates, Fatima decides she wants to be among family. She's older and the things that used to excite her no longer do. Everyone around her is in love, and Fatima is simply waiting on her turn while lowkey wondering if she'll follow in Trinity's footsteps as the single childless auntie... -
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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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![She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 3 by Shvonne Latrice]()
She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 3 by Shvonne Latrice
At the end of part two, some beyond devastating news was revealed to Draylah, and less than 24 hours of Ricky being tossed in jail. In part three, the couple attempts to find their happy place and navigate through their ever so complicated lives, despite the many roadblocks thrown their way...Categorized as:
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![I Want You Here by Monica Walters]()
I Want You Here by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhile everyone in the family is finding love and starting families, Chad Berotte feels like his life is at a standstill. His job is stressful as ever because of an issue that reaches back over ten years, and his past situations regarding love have affected him negatively, losing his mother being the main one... -
![Ledge by Grey Huffington]()
Ledge by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBeautiful disaster. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of her. Who hurt you? The first question comes to mind when I open my mouth to greet her. Although it wasn’t the easiest to reach, I knew her heart was pure. Gentle to the touch yet stubborn as a bull, she made it hard to resist her. Unintentionally, she sank her hooks in me. She was the calm before my storm...Categorized as:
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![Ares by Asia Monique]()
Ares by Asia Monique
Ares Mitchell. They said my presence changed the atmosphere in any room I entered. According to my mother—it was in my name. According to my twin brother—it was in my soul. But to Nyx Campbell, I was multifaceted. The star gazing beauty forced her away into my heart and opened my eyes to a part of myself I never knew existed. She calmed the chaos. Nyx Campbell... -
![His Secure Embrace by Mya]()
His Secure Embrace by Mya
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSecure. feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety. Brielle Chambers is a social media influencer with a sunshine personality. She loves to see the positive in everything and everyone. She’s built her platform with her authentic self, which has awarded her six-figure brand deals. Even after a tragic loss, she remains optimistic about life and love. Secure... -
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![Love Redeemed by Love Belvin]()
Love Redeemed by Love Belvin
Love Redeemed – the conclusion of the of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series:. Life’s complicated…. Life’s not fair…. All is fair in love and war…. Find out in this riveting conclusion how Rayna reconciles her inability to trust and willingness to explore love in ways she thought she wasn’t worthy of. See love redeemed for someone who thought it was not in the cards... -
![Lost In Love's Abyss by K.C. Mills]()
Lost In Love's Abyss by K.C. Mills
Flawed! Damaged! Cursed! Embria Taylor is an expert on fixing the lives of others but can’t seem to make sense of her own. When a handsome stranger forces his way into her world, she quickly learns that being open to new possibilities just might be the missing ingredient to securing her happily ever after... -
![Aryel & Quasi: Made For A Hood Love by Antoinette Sherell]()
Aryel & Quasi: Made For A Hood Love by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAryel Waters is trapped. Between having nothing to call her own, and being stuck in an abusive relationship for the sake of being taken care of, she feels that her life is at a standstill. When her way out comes at the expense of a loved one, she vows to make her loss worth the gain. Quasi Powers is a calculated, lowkey hustler with zero tolerance for anything he deems unacceptable... -
![Hate That I Need You by Chenell Parker]()
Hate That I Need You by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDoing what she wanted to do was something that Jadore never had a chance to experience. Doing what she had to do always took precedence when a series of unfortunate events forced her into a role that she had to play. Becoming the primary caregiver for her 3 siblings at a young age, Jadore struggled to make ends meet until Esko entered the picture... -
![Made For You by Kami Holt]()
Made For You by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhy doesn’t she love me? That’s the question that lives rent free in Ciyani. Robinson’s head. After tragedy strikes her mother completely abandons her. leaving her with responsibilities that she was not old enough to handle on her. own. The walls begin to close in on her as she tries her hardest to keep her. head above water in this cruel world. Caught between a rock and a hard place... -
![Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly Brown]()
Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly Brown
Being the girlfriend of a successful rapper isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Rhythm Baker, a successful occupational therapist, held it down for Raheem, her boyfriend of three years, without much complaining. After moving across the country to support his career and their relationship, Rhythm has grown increasingly uncomfortable with Raheem's inappropriate behavior and inflated ego...
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