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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... -
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Cappadonna 3.5 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
There was a lot of things that I could live without. I had lived without freedom for the past fifteen years. My wife was someone that I couldn’t live without, and I needed her. Alaia saved a lot of people with just a touch of her hand on my arm. She calmed the beast within me, reminded me what I had at home. Alaia was someone that I refused to live without and now they took her from me... -
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![Cappadonna 3 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services]()
Cappadonna 3 by Jahquel J., Joseph Editorial Services
When it comes to my family I will protect them with my life. I’m a protector, and my family is my responsibility. When it comes to my team, I’m the same way. They are family, and the reason that me and Capone are able to do us in the streets, knowing they are tucked away safe. As a man, you sometimes fall short, and something— someone falls through the cracks...Categorized as:
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![At the End of It All by Rae Lyse]()
At the End of It All by Rae Lyse
Endings. Everyone and everything has one. They’re inevitable, right? At twenty-one, Ason 'Ace' Williams Jr. knows all about inevitable endings. He’s formerly famous, a popular rapper’s muse, the son of a three-time NBA champ, and a little. .. complicated . After a disturbing scandal and loss rocks his world, he’s left to deal with both in a city that doesn’t quite feel like home...Categorized as:
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![Our Muted Recklessness by Love Belvin]()
Our Muted Recklessness by Love Belvin
Okay… Where do we pick up? Where we left off, of course. Tori’s afraid, but putting forth her toughest exterior to forge ahead with the mess she’s made. And Ashton? Well, he’s confused and angry. “You think it’s possible to put the genie back in the fuckin’ bottle now? ”. Here he was again, saying cryptic things, using phrases that went over my head...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Made For You by Kami Holt]()
Made For You by Kami Holt
THIS IS A RERELEASE! !! ! Please be aware that this book has been previously released under the same title. Why 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... -
![Tame Me by Kimberly Brown]()
Tame Me by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTHIS IS A RE-RELEASE! Julissa Charles has had enough of no love. Her experience with men is one that has never surpassed the bedroom. She has become accustomed to being used for what she possesses between her thighs. While she watches her best friend find love with the man of her dreams, she longs for a love all her own... -
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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... -
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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... -
![Love Delayed (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin]()
Love Delayed (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin
What happens when Zoey Barrett, an ingenuous Princeton scholar, meets NBA All-star rocker-boy, Stenton Rogers? Zoey has her life all planned out. She’s working hard at her degree and to help her family stay afloat financially. Stenton’s at the top of his game on the court, but off, his life is out of bounds. That is until he happens upon Zoey, who represents something that he’s never had—family... -
![Unexpected Pass by A. Blossom]()
Unexpected Pass by A. Blossom
She came with a baby and baggage. He showed up with his heart. Phileigh Read has spent her entire life playing it safe, until one slip up with a client leaves her pregnant and staring down single motherhood. Phileigh’s focus should be on protecting her peace, building her brand, and preparing for the arrival of her child...Categorized as:
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![Love Delivered (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin]()
Love Delivered (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin
His secret is uncovered and motives are disclosed. So now what? Will Stenton get the favorable results he plotted years ago? Or will he have caused his own exile from Zoey’s love? Her life charted an alternate journey because of unexpected circumstances. Now that Zoey has put together the pieces, how will she navigate Stenton’s obstacles? Find out in Love Delivered.Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![Impromptu Date by Kay Shanee]()
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]()
Seduction, Westmoreland Style by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 28 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... -
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Just a Friend by AshleyNicole, Erin B.
Rated: 4.81 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOh baby, you…. Being the only girl in a group of guys is hard work. It’s the equivalent to having multiple fathers who think they can dictate every detail of your life. Harlowe’s been dealing with it for years, but as of late, she’s been wanting to venture out and find love. As expected, the guys think this is a terrible idea. That’s all well and good, but Harlowe is going to do it anyway... -
![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... -
![Guilty Pleasures Of A Boss: A Billionaire Love Story by S. Yvonne]()
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... -
![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... -
![All White Brixx: A Hood Love Story Finale by Lakia]()
All White Brixx: A Hood Love Story Finale by Lakia
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 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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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... -
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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... -
![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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![Never Better... Thanks by Jahquel J., Jay Pen Literary Services]()
Never Better... Thanks by Jahquel J., Jay Pen Literary Services
When 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... -
![Love Lost by Love Belvin]()
Love Lost by Love Belvin
Rayna Brimm, hailing from an inner-city in New Jersey, survives a series of betrayal and loss only to forge forward in self-preservation and obtain an education in North Carolina. After receiving her degree, vowing never return home, she finds herself in California where she tries to build a self-contained life...Categorized as:
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![Dope Boys: Most Wanted by Aubreé Pynn]()
Dope Boys: Most Wanted by Aubreé Pynn
Port Lucia is as warm as it is beautiful and gleaming. But the streets are cold, and life underneath Javier’s control – colder. With every line of deceit and hit of abuse, Reign dreams of a place where she is free from his hold and the decisions she made that landed her under the lock and key. In the dark corridors of her mind, she mumbles prayers for an escape...Categorized as:
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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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![An Affair in Munthill by Takerra Allen]()
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... -
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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... -
![Intercept My Heart by Kami Holt]()
Intercept My Heart by Kami Holt
to catch or take possession of. Safety, love, peace—all those words Charae Royster craves in her life. After being bounced around from one foster care to the next, she considers herself unlovable. When a series of events leads her into the arms and heart of a street-savvy star player, she questions if it's safe to let her guard down... -
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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... -
![Tempting A Billionaire : A BBW Romance by Tina J]()
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... -
![Pregnant By A Ruthless Billionaire by K Nicole]()
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... -
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![Alexa, Play I Need A Rich Thug Husband 2: An African American Romance: Finale by Jatoria C.]()
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... -
![Loving Cassie by Jacinta Howard]()
Loving Cassie by Jacinta Howard
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCassandra James thinks she has her place in the world all figured out. But an unexpected betrayal forces her to ask if her “free black girl” vibe is a myth, or worse, a mask to hide herself from the world. Bam Mosley, keyboardist for the alt-soul band, the Prototype, knows who he is. He just wants to make good music and see the people he cares about win. Then he meets her...Categorized as:
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![Swept Away By A Billionaire by Tina J]()
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![Pregnant By A Down South Millionaire by Taniece]()
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... -
![Sincerely Yours by Asia Monique]()
Sincerely Yours by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIzekiel Holloway was content with his career, the people in his life, and all that came with it. Until her…. One look at the self-assured Jonae Martin and nothing seemed right anymore. In fact, everything seemed wrong. What he once thought was a solid foundation now had one too many cracks to ignore. And ignore it, he would not... -
![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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![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... -
![My Muted Love by Love Belvin]()
My Muted Love by Love Belvin
Never judge a book by its cover, one of the world’s most common clichés. Though sage advice, the age-old aphorism is rarely followed. Take, for instance, Tori McNabb and Ashton Spencer, two subjects who believe by aesthetics alone, they have no reason to breathe the same air...Categorized as:
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![On Chill With A Billionaire 2 by Black Lavish]()
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]()
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... -
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![A Billionaire's Weakness 3 by Londyn Lenz]()
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]()
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... -
![Respectfully, Kennedy by Antoinette Sherell]()
Respectfully, Kennedy by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLarenn. The Queen. She came. She saw. She conquered the one man whose heart seemed impenetrable—Relic Blaise. -
![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. . -
![When A Texas Millionaire Wants You 3: An African American Romance: The Finale by Queen Rae]()
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... -
![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...
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