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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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![Frisco: Welcome to the Woods by Bianca Xaviera]()
Frisco: Welcome to the Woods by Bianca Xaviera
Rated: 4.81 of 5 stars · 25 ratings“You’ll know them. They have the letter ‘M’ branded on them like cattle.”- Henry MelvinSince Yakima’s been able to date, her detective father has reminded her of the type of men to steer clear of. At twenty-seven, she’s done just that until one night of partying, and a botched raid leads her into the house of mob boss, Francisco Matisse... -
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![Stolen by A Billionaire 2 by Miss J.]()
Stolen by A Billionaire 2 by Miss J.
Everyone around me kept trying to tell me that what I felt for Ananias wasn’t real, but I knew in my heart that it was... -
![Keep You To Myself by BriAnn Danae]()
Keep You To Myself by BriAnn Danae
Chaotic peace was the only way Synovi Black could explain his life to those who had questions. He never understood why they asked because an answer was never given; it was none of their business. For her , he’d break it down, however. Weave through the complexities of his upbringing, urging her to get comfortable and reside in chaos by his side. His world became hers , and she became his... -
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![Finally Famous by Ladii Nesha]()
Finally Famous by Ladii Nesha
If nothing else Rahlo is loyal. The five-letter word runs through his veins like blood and expels from his body like his next breath. With a new contract on the table, the rap star learns that fame and fortune don't necessarily change you. It changes the people around you.Taylor is living her best life! The plus-size beauty unapologetically challenges society's rules for big girls... -
![The Cartel by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman]()
The Cartel by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars worth of cocaine every year, and The Cartel controls eighty percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster Miami has ever seen, Carter Diamond leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret. The secret is his illegitimate son, Carter Jones... -
![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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![Capone by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services]()
Capone by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsI shouldn’t have felt this way about her. She’s my brother-in-law’s first love.She was forbidden fruit. Ain’t shit ever been forbidden for me. I take what I want, and I want her. I shouldn’t have these strong of feelings for a woman I just met.I wanted to lay every man that even thought about looking her way… including my brother-in-law.Erin was mine before she even knew it... -
![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... -
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Butterfly 4 by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 25 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... -
![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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![Ethic 6 by Ashley Antoinette]()
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... -
![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... -
![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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![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... -
![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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![Aryel & Quasi: Made For A Hood Love by Antoinette Sherell]()
Aryel & Quasi: Made For A Hood Love by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 17 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... -
![Chemistry: The Chemist by Grey Huffington]()
Chemistry: The Chemist by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsI am not a drug dealer.I am not a seller…I am not a handler…I am not an abuser…I am not a promoter…I am not a smuggler…However, I understand that I can not save the world or the people who have chosen those paths. So, making substances safer, grander, and extremely unique is my life’s work. What I have created can’t be duplicated, stepped on, or mistaken for anything else... -
![Feeling Bleu by Chenell Parker]()
Feeling Bleu by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe first appearance deceives many and things are not always as they seem. For Bleu Alston, love was nothing more than a four letter word. Being faithful was foreign to her even though she had a man. Rico loved Bleu with his whole heart but the feelings were neither mutual nor reciprocated. He went to the extreme to get and keep her but his all never seemed to be good enough... -
![Ledge by Grey Huffington]()
Ledge by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 22 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... -
![Last Stop from Innocence by Takerra Allen]()
Last Stop from Innocence by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA nostalgic tale of first love, first loss, and the budding womanhood of a Black girl in the '90s. Tragedy flips Amore Brown’s world on its axis right before she heads off to college. Having to sit tight for the summer, she chooses Jersey City, New Jersey - the home of her estranged father - to pass the time... -
![The Beauty of This Street Love: A Texas Tale by Elle Kayson]()
The Beauty of This Street Love: A Texas Tale by Elle Kayson
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThose who knew the streets in Houston knew one thing for sure. The four brothers of the Kinsey Cartel were as crazy as hell. The oldest two, Tremell and Tristan, aka Tre and Tripp, might just have been the craziest of all. Crossing any of them could end your life, especially given Tre’s unique skills at murder... -
![Unfinished Business by Brenda Jackson]()
Unfinished Business by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 22 ratings“Hot and sexy.”—Romance Reader at HeartTM A PROMISE MADE Investigative reporter Christy Madaris doesn’t want to complicate her life with romance. She made that mistake once when she believed Alex Maxwell’s promise to marry her. True, Alex made that promise when Christy was just a teenager... -
![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... -
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![You Could Do Damage by K.C. Mills]()
You Could Do Damage by K.C. Mills
A dangerous dance of passion and power unfolds when two wounded souls collide in this sizzling unconventional romance by national bestselling author K.C. Mills. Nari Collette finds herself on the brink of homelessness after a crushing betrayal. Desperate for stability, she reluctantly agrees to an unconventional proposal from the attractive and enigmatic Kincaid Akel...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... -
![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... -
![Waking with Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey]()
Waking with Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA sequel to Sleeping with Strangers finds powerful hit man Gideon struggling to outmaneuver a fellow assassin when his past misdeeds catch up with him, an effort that forces him to realize that he can no longer trust anyone. 250,000 first printing... -
![Black & Ugly by T. Styles]()
Black & Ugly by T. Styles
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsParade Knight hates her complexion. As a result, she considers herself to be unattractive and condones the misuse of her body. Sky Taylor is beautiful, fly and wanted, and loves reminding Parade of her imperfections especially after suspecting that she may be sleeping with her man, Jay Hernandez. Miss Wayne is hilarious and a self-proclaimed girlfriend who enjoys the attention his friends bring... -
![Dying for Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey]()
Dying for Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter a bestselling doubleheader in 2007 with Sleeping with Strangers and Waking with Enemies (both reaching #9 on the New York Times bestseller list), Eric Jerome Dickey is back with the final installment in his thrilling trilogy— Dying for Revenge... -
![Asylum by B. Love]()
Asylum by B. Love
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAsylum Matthews has devoted his life to his wife, stepdaughter, and the safehouses and protection he provides the city of Memphis. When his wife disappears without a trace, leaving signed divorce papers and her daughter behind, Asylum’s world is tilted on its axis.Dauterive Jersey married the wrong man, and she’s suffered silently because of it... -
![The Heart by Iris Bolling]()
The Heart by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.85 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe heart is the most vital organ a person can use.It is the source of one’s being, their flow in life.The heart controls—period.JD and Tracy press forward in their quest to the White House, but is the price too high? Their dreams have come true, even down to the number of children they would have. Now, an assassin is determined to take it all away... -
![Beyond Measures by Kimberly Brown]()
Beyond Measures by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAriyanna "Ari" Ramirez has had enough of no love. After a two-year relationship filled with more heartbreak than happiness, she is starting over. When she meets handsome, suave, single father, Simeon "Sime" Cartwright, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. Their romance is one for the ages, but nothing worth having comes easy and Ari is paying the ultimate price... -
![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... -
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![Wreckless Love by Nina]()
Wreckless Love by Nina
Rushon “Wreck” Porter, the second oldest of the Porters has found love in all the wrong places until he meets Gia. One night of partying turned into a two-year love affair that had just as many ups as downs. Wreck didn’t think this sweet college girl would even know pain until he got to know her... -
![Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey]()
Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsInternational assassin Gideon spilled blood for the first time when he was seven years old, with a single shot to the head of a man who was attempting to kill the woman Gideon had known as his mother. The victim was none other than his own father, a man of unspeakable evil... -
![Quade's Babies by Brenda Jackson]()
Quade's Babies by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsQuade Westmoreland's one-night love affair with Cheyenne had branded him body and soul, but he'd never even learned her last name. Almost a year later, driven by memories and one incriminating photo, the sexy operative had finally tracked her down--and discovered three little babies bearing his features... -
![A Real One Captured My Heart by K. Renee]()
A Real One Captured My Heart by K. Renee
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHave you ever been in a situation where the best thing for you to do, is the hardest thing? That’s the same dilemma Shanice Davis finds herself in after finding out her husband does not love her the same way she loves him. Throwing caution to the wind, Shanice decides to live her best life while on a girl’s trip to Mexico. Gia, Shanice’s best friend only concern is her daughter... -
![A Gangster's BBW Obsession 2 by Mz. Lady P]()
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... -
![Down With the King of the South by Diamond D. Johnson]()
Down With the King of the South by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.85 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet Jashae Johnson. She’s well known throughout Miami, but most know her as Giovonni “Trip's” girlfriend and baby mama. They have a ghetto love story. The two of them had been together for almost twenty years... -
![Meraux Mafia: No Ordinary Love by Kaylyn]()
Meraux Mafia: No Ordinary Love by Kaylyn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Meraux Family is the governing body of DuPont Falls. They protect from corruption, discrimination, and abuse of power. They provide structure, order, and support. Nothing moves in or out of the city without their say-so.They reign supreme, but even they have rules to abide by; family preservation is the most important. They will do ANYTHING to preserve it... -
![If You Love Me by Kimberly Brown]()
If You Love Me by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Of all human weaknesses, obsession is the most dangerous.”Evenie Lewis knows this all too well. A case of mistaken identity has stolen ten years of her life. When the opportunity arises, Evenie jumps at the chance to escape once and for all. Clueless to her surroundings, she sets out to find her way back home with dreams of reuniting with her family being her motivation... -
![Because It's Forever by T'Lyn]()
Because It's Forever by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 16 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... -
![His Main Attraction: Elite Alliance by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
His Main Attraction: Elite Alliance by Stephanie Nicole Norris
As an emerging star with her girl group Genesis Rising, lead singer Tina Braddon’s career elevates at every turn. She has the best of friends and her close family she cherishes more than anything. Beautiful, healthy, and a lover at heart, Tina absorbs all the goodness life has to offer--including her healthy competitiveness to win... -
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![Steele Waters: The Finale by M. Monique]()
Steele Waters: The Finale by M. Monique
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPhoenix, Deja, Blaise, and Janelle are back...Part 1 of Steele Waters introduced us to four people whose worlds collide in more ways than one.Phoenix has shed some of the hard exterior he possessed prior to meeting Deja. He's confident that this woman has broken down his walls and reached through to pluck his heart out of his chest... -
![She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 3 by Shvonne Latrice]()
She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 3 by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAt 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... -
![Love Me or Leave Me Alone by K.C. Mills]()
Love Me or Leave Me Alone by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMission Alexander is the epitome of a boss. Rude, uncaring, and sexy all at the same time, Mission is who he is unapologetically. Nothing comes before his money or his business. Now that he has conquered the illegal world, his cousin urges him to cross over into the legit side. Not liking change, Mission resists this new venture until he realizes the connection it has with someone he wants... -
![He Who Is a Friend by Love Belvin]()
He Who Is a Friend by Love Belvin
Sadik Ellis blew into my rather insipid world at breakneck speed and with gripping force. He held all the features: striking feline eyes, golden russet skin, incredible sex appeal, wealth exuding like the enticing scent of cologne, and mind-blowing determination. He was also trouble from the other side of the tracks, something I’d sensed... -
![Unbreakable by Tynessa]()
Unbreakable by Tynessa
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShaniqua and her on again/off again boyfriend Ronny have one hell of a relationship. Ronny is every woman dream. He’s charming, his money is long and he has the prettiest set of green eyes that the ladies just love. Shaniqua is not only his stripper girlfriend of 4 years but she is also the mother of his only child and the love of his life... -
![Exposed by Naomi Chase]()
Exposed by Naomi Chase
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"Hard-hitting, nail-biting, sizzling drama." -- RT Book Reviews Her past is back to haunt her—and it's hotter than ever. . . On the brink of a major promotion, Tamia Luke is within reach of the glitzy life she's always dreamed of—until her client, Dominic Archer, blackmails her into becoming his mistress, threatening to reveal her scandalous past. Tamia has no choice but to submit to his demands...
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