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The Low of Love by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThings went left when they met, and while they were able to form a bond of sorts, it wasn’t what either of them hoped for. Before this wayward love settles for the straight path, there has to be a low. Right?The wayward connection of Isaak and Kennedi is now under new terms. This new playing field has them both caught in a whirlwind... -
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A Virgin Heiress And A Hood Billionaire 2: Finale by Talehia
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAt the conclusion of part one, Adora receives a surprise ending, but could it be true? In part two, the twists keeps on twisting. It seems like everyone and everything in her life as well as Khozen’s is doing the Cha Cha Slide and putting it in reverse.What everyone has known seems to disappear right before their very own eyes. Making it hard to separate illusion from reality... -
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![Made For You by Kami Holt]()
Made For You by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTHIS 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 CiyaniRobinson’s head. After tragedy strikes, her mother completely abandons herleaving her with responsibilities that she was not old enough to handle on herown...Categorized as:
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![Charmed by a Rich N*gga 2: Finale by Dedra B.]()
Charmed by a Rich N*gga 2: Finale by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen a man or woman loses a good thang, they don’t know how to act. What lies underneath their surface level rises to the top. And that is exactly what cousins Lexi and Main have done. They don’t know how to let go. They don’t know how to move on. But Dame is definitely on the mission to show them how.Chicago, Dame, and their families experience plenty of crisis and chaos in the finale... -
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![Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In Chicago by Dedra B.]()
Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In Chicago by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRoommates with her best friend, 25-year-old Summer works as a manager for Party City, with dreams of establishing her own event planning business. Though, her biggest downfall to date is her current boyfriend, Kai. She foolishly takes whatever he dishes out, constantly breaking her own heart... -
![The Virgin & Secret Hood Knight by Talehia]()
The Virgin & Secret Hood Knight by Talehia
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe voluptuous and beautiful Storie McPhil is living her life but happily she is not. Dealing with her chronic cheating boyfriend has taken a toll on her. But when his betrayal hits closer than she expected, all hell breaks loose. Picking up her pride and knowing her self-worth, Storie finally chooses herself and bids their relationship adieu... -
![On the Come Up by Angie Thomas]()
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least make it out of her neighborhood one day. As the daughter of an underground rap legend who died before he hit big, Bri’s got big shoes to fill. But now that her mom has unexpectedly lost her job, food banks and shutoff notices are as much a part of Bri’s life as beats and rhymes... -
![Bought By A Rich Brooklyn Hitta by Talehia]()
Bought By A Rich Brooklyn Hitta by Talehia
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter the tragic death of her parents when she was 17, Icelynn’s life went from bliss to agony when she ends up in a position she never applied for—paying off someone else’s debt by becoming a slave by marriage. Eight years later and after years of abuse and turmoil, she is ready to end it all in order to save herself from the pain... -
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Insane 4 U 3 by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe crew is back for one final round. Everything about this series has been absolutely insane. We’ve witnessed deceit, heartbreak, and a whole lot of betrayal. There have been good times too. The love between these characters has been nothing short of amazing and definitely something worth fighting for... -
![Until We Meet Again by Anne E. Schraff]()
Until We Meet Again by Anne E. Schraff
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSequel to A Matter of Trust, this story continues the tale of the Wills family. Darcy learns that Hakeem, her first boyfriend, is moving out of the state. Then her grandmother's health declines and a mysterious new person comes into her life... -
![Knocked Up By An Atlanta Beast by Dani Littlepage]()
Knocked Up By An Atlanta Beast by Dani Littlepage
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThere is nothing like a young, gorgeous, educated, and hardworking woman. And 25 year old medical assistant Yasmin Cooper fits this category. Being raised by her grandma along with her sister, Yasmin has no social life and live very conservative... -
![Bought By A Billionaire Bachelor : An Arranged Marriage Standalone by Aleisha Dawn]()
Bought By A Billionaire Bachelor : An Arranged Marriage Standalone by Aleisha Dawn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSevyn Stephens spent her entire childhood on the outside looking in, watching her father and his family bask in wealth and privilege while she and her mother struggled to make ends meet. But when tragedy strikes, Sevyn is thrust into the opulent world of her father, forced to move into his mansion with her younger sister Ciara and her cold, calculating stepmother... -
![We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds]()
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhat’s more important? Knowing the truth or keeping the peace?Seventeen-year-old Avery Anderson is convinced her senior year is ruined when she's uprooted from her life in DC and forced into the hostile home of her terminally ill grandmother, Mama Letty. The tension between Avery’s mom and Mama Letty makes for a frosty arrival and unearths past drama they refuse to talk about... -
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The Crossover Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsKwame Alexander's The Crossover is brought to life as a graphic novel with illustrations by Dawud Anyabwile. "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. ’Cuz tonight I’m delivering," raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thanks to their dad, he and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court...Categorized as:
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![A Virgin Heiress And A Hood Billionaire by Talehia]()
A Virgin Heiress And A Hood Billionaire by Talehia
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen he was 10 years old, Khozen’s life was severely dismantled by the deaths of his parents. After going through foster care, Khozen is reunited with his uncle Storm, who moves him from the Chi and resettle in New York... -
![Back To Me by Kami Holt]()
Back To Me by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTHIS IS A RERELEASE!!!!Please be aware that this book has been previously released under the same title.Nayeli & Rule were High school sweethearts, who thought they would be together forever, but outside forces were working to tear them apart. Ten years have passed as Rule makes his return to his hometown. He has made it in the big leagues of R&B now but something is missing in his life... -
![Say Goodbye for Now by Catherine Ryan Hyde]()
Say Goodbye for Now by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsOn an isolated Texas ranch, Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals. The solitude allows her to avoid the people and places that remind her of the past. Not that any of the townsfolk care. In 1959, no one is interested in a woman doctor. Nor are they welcoming Calvin and Justin Bell, a newly arrived African American father and son...Categorized as:
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Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 88 ratingsRuth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than twenty years' experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she's been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child...Categorized as:
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![What You Need by Kami Holt]()
What You Need by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTHIS IS A RE-RELEASE!!!!Please be aware that this book has been previously released under the same title.Zacai Roberts is no stranger to grief and tragedy. For most people, Love was the cure for pain, but for him, it was the cause of it all. Love is a dangerous game that he has no interest in playing and he vows to never let anyone close enough to have that kind of power over him... -
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Bought By A Rich Brooklyn Hitta 2: Finale by Talehia
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAt the end of book one, Heat’s past shows back up with a startling and surprising newcomer. In book two, Heat is on edge as unlimited questions swirl around but being hit with devastating news regarding his twin sends him in an uproar. However, when addition haunting information is revealed and surfaces, Heat’s life is really thrown into a tailspin... -
![Ashes by Laurie Halse Anderson]()
Ashes by Laurie Halse Anderson
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFreedom for one, freedom for all?That’s the question that burns in Isabel’s mind as she and Curzon forge on through chaos and fear toward the dream that’s kept them alive for so many years: freedom. But her dream of living not as a “runaway” but as a free person with land and a family of her own seems impossibly far away. That dream hinges on one thing: finding her little sister, Ruth... -
![Becoming The Virgin Wife Of A Kingpin: An Urban Standalone by Shari B.]()
Becoming The Virgin Wife Of A Kingpin: An Urban Standalone by Shari B.
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratings23-year-old Denver James. Worry-wart. Protector. Beautiful. Loyal. Head-strong. When she was a teenager, her entire life was planned out, including marrying her high school sweetheart, Hazel Ford, after he completed his six year prison bid. However, years later, life has other plans for her, especially the addition of becoming mama to her younger siblings... -
![Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss 2 by Glitz]()
Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss 2 by Glitz
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn this emotional-charged second installation of Becoming the Baby Mama of A Billionaire Boss, the family is back with more drama and more problems, especially when some fraternizations cause dissension and division amongst the group. Grizz is forced to face his nemeses, letting the backstabbing fuel his madness... -
![Don't Make Me Wait by Kami Holt]()
Don't Make Me Wait by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTHIS IS A RE-RELEASE!!!!Please be aware that this book has been previously released under the same title.Messiah Graham is a big-time NBA player on the path to the biggest moment in his career. Tragedy strikes, leaving his dreams shattered and his heart destroyed. In an effort to keep his promises, he makes a decision that changes his life forever... -
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![Someone to Love Me by Anne E. Schraff]()
Someone to Love Me by Anne E. Schraff
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAt first, Bobby Wallace was everything Cindy Gibson hoped for. He was friendly, seemingly mature, and handsome--the perfect escape from her problems in school and even bigger troubles at home. But then, Bobby starts behaving strangely, and Cindy gets scared. Hiding her concerns from her friends and her distracted mother, Cindy soon finds herself in the worst trouble of her life... -
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When A Virgin Beauty Loves A Street Beast 2: Finale by Talehia
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn this starling African American urban fiction series, everything is not what it seems. At the end of book one, astonishing revelations were revealed, leaving more questions than answers. In book two, more secrets come to light with betrayal hitching a ride. Alana and Ghoul are faced with multiple challenges that leaves them breathless... -
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Hot Girl by Dream Jordan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt's summertime in Bed-Stuy "Do or Die" Brooklyn, and Kate is feeling down in the dumps. Not only is she tired of her raggedy, tomboy image, but she's also missing her best friend, Felicia, who's away for the summer... -
![Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle]()
Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHitch meets The Sun Is Also a Star in this novel about a self-professed teen love doctor with a popular radio segment who believes he can get a girl who hates all things romance to fall in love with him in only three dates.Prince Jones is the guy with all the answers—or so it seems...Categorized as:
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![Holiday Love With A Chicago Plug by Dedra B.]()
Holiday Love With A Chicago Plug by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor years, the turnup to be extra nice and to show kindness, compassion, and love to family, adversaries, and strangers alike is at an all-time high during the holiday season. However, that is not the case for Chicago’s very own hair plug and millionaire, Lumi. It is not an act for her, displaying her heart of gold, beautiful soul, and genuine spirit throughout the year... -
![Black Girl Lost by Donald Goines]()
Black Girl Lost by Donald Goines
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this shocking novel of a young girl alone on the streets, Goines delves into yet another facet of the ghetto experience-the dark, despair-ridden world of a black girl s soul! Sandra took to the streets when she was eight years old and tried to fight off the hunger pangs by shoplifting and moving into the profits of drug pushing. The she met Chink and discovered love and affection.. -
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Fast Life by Cassandra Carter
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCaught up in a world of easy money,designer labels and drug-dealing boyfriends, sixteen-year-old Kyra Jones is living life on the fast track. But when her single mom is offered a job that takes Kyra away from her old Chicago neighborhood, and the drugs and gang violence that go along with it, she finally realizes that there's more to life than Gucci, Prada and ghetto-fabulous bling... -
![The Virgin & The Beast 2: Finale by Patrice Balark]()
The Virgin & The Beast 2: Finale by Patrice Balark
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the gripping finale of the series, Bella finds herself at a crossroads. After uncovering the truth about her life, a web of lies that has dictated her every move, she’s left hurt and disoriented. Struggling to piece together her shattered identity, Bella decides to confront the truth and ends up in a deadly situation... -
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Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In Virginia by Shari B.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSwarmed by the love of her family and best friends, the beautiful, independent, and hard working 24 year old, Jordyn “Jo” Edwards is the bigwig of her own barber shop. Referred to as the coldest barber in Virginia, she has a widespread clientele including locals and celebrity clients... -
![The Surrogate For A Billionaire Thug by Glitz]()
The Surrogate For A Billionaire Thug by Glitz
After experiencing her first heartbreak and ending a four-year relationship that went terribly wrong, Signy picks up the pieces of her broken heart and heads back home to her home town. As a young woman trying to regain her bearings, she is knocked back off her rocker when she is put into a position that was not of her doing... -
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![Exposed by Raven St. Pierre]()
Exposed by Raven St. Pierre
Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00KOIW1T6. Walking away seemed like her only option. Letting go was the one thing he couldn’t do. Sam and AJ have spent the last five years trying to get over their painful breakup. Both have moved on, but neither has fully healed from the wounds of the past...Categorized as:
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![Make Me A Promise by Kami Holt]()
Make Me A Promise by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Can you make me one promise?” was the last question the love of Adriel Thomas’s life spoke before she walked out on him under the guise of pursuing her dreams. Having no choice but to move on with his life, Adriel left her and their love in the past... -
![Midnight and the Meaning of Love by Sister Souljah]()
Midnight and the Meaning of Love by Sister Souljah
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling author of Life After Death , delivers her most compelling and enlightening story yet about young, deep love, the ways in which people across the world express their love, and the lengths that they will go to have it.Powerful and sensual, Midnight is an intelligent, fierce fighter and Ninjutsu-trained ninja warrior... -
![Holiday Love With A Brooklyn Plug by Talehia]()
Holiday Love With A Brooklyn Plug by Talehia
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor most people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, celebrating the season with family, loved ones, laughter, and joy. This is the occasion for business mogul and street tycoon Amer “Lethal” Morrison until one fateful Christmas ruined not only his holiday but his life too. The Grinch just didn’t steal his joy but his heart too... -
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A Savage In Stilettos by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Tell your daughter, I apologize.” ~Miss~The Malone family is the top criminal mogul in Chicago, having both legal and illegal entities. Everyone speculates that they are a crime family but no one can ever prove it. Monte Malone loves all of his children but his first born daughter, Missy “Miss”, is definitely made in his image... -
![Pretty Girls & Rich Thugs 3: Finale by Aleisha Dawn]()
Pretty Girls & Rich Thugs 3: Finale by Aleisha Dawn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this blazing finale, the lives of three close-knit best friends continually intertwine with those of the three enigmatic Hendrix brothers. Amidst their interconnected stories, resilience is tested while buried family secrets are unearthed. The crew amps up and renews their relentless battle with longstanding enemies, grappling with the repercussions of explosive events... -
![Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss by Glitz]()
Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss by Glitz
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverheart deals with intensifying heartbreak as her latest ex-lover multiplies his attempt to regain access back into her heart and her life. Except, his attempts backfire when one of his I’m sorry gifts naïvely unites her with a well-known drug lord, triggering his fascination with Everheart... -
![Locked In With A Thug Millionaire by Dedra B.]()
Locked In With A Thug Millionaire by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA mother’s love. Powerful. Embracing. Warm. Genuine. Safe. Nourishing. Nurturing.This is what 18 year old Kior and her 14 year old twin siblings, Zack and Zola, crave and want so badly. Unfortunately for them, their mother is the complete opposite—trifling, pill head, drunkard, vengeful, and vile, very undeserving of the title... -
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Locked In With A Thug Millionaire 2: Finale by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrapped in whirlwind of emotions, Kior’s love, patience, and loyalty is put to the test. With her life spiraling out of control she’s hit with curve balls coming from every direction. Will Kior’s strength win over her weakened mind or will her ungodly thoughts finally capture her soul?Life flashed right before Phoenix’s eyes at the hands of his ruthless, evil, greedy father... -
![Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss 3: Finale by Glitz]()
Becoming The Baby Mama Of A Billionaire Boss 3: Finale by Glitz
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the highly anticipated third and final installment, the crew is faced with one problem one right after another. Everheart’s loyalty is tested beyond imagination amongst their group, Grizz and Hawk are still at odds concerning the women and children in their lives, and more secrets are revealed that just may break the entire circle... -
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Seduced By A Street Legend by Shari B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings31-year-old Noemi Watson has always been a hopeless romantic, dreaming of a love that mimics the perfect couples she’s seen on TV. But in the streets of Virginia, true love seems like a distant fantasy. After a string of heartbreaks and disappointments, she’s beginning to think that her dreams of finding the one are just that—dreams... -
![Being A Gangster's Gift For The Holidays: North & Niko by Dedra B.]()
Being A Gangster's Gift For The Holidays: North & Niko by Dedra B.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKindhearted, angelic, stunningly beautiful, and with a divine spirit, North Bell is a single mother, whose sole focus is to provide a loving home and stable life for her child. Her yearly goal is to create a wonderful Christmas experience for her daughter, but life happens and the struggle keeps on struggling—hard... -
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Hurricane Summer by Asha Ashanti Bromfield
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTilla has spent her entire life trying to make her father love her. But every six months, he leaves their family and returns to his true home: the island of Jamaica.When Tilla’s mother tells her she’ll be spending the summer on the island, Tilla dreads the idea of seeing him again, but longs to discover what life in Jamaica has always held for him... -
![The Bulgari Cartel: The Inc by Mesha Mesh]()
The Bulgari Cartel: The Inc by Mesha Mesh
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen it comes to betrayal, there is no forgiveness in the mafia, but what happens when the person who causes the most pain is someone deeply cherished?Tatum's past decisions trigger a spiral of heartbreak and vengeance that shatters the trust in her marriage. As Naeem Bulgari contends with the remnants of broken trust, his fury becomes a perilous force, endangering all that he holds dear... -
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Hurricane Summer by Asha Ashanti Bromfield
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratings* One of Indigo Canada's Best Books of 2021 ** One of New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens 2021 ** One of YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, "The Best YA Novels to Read This Summer"THE NEW YORK TIMES, "13 Y.A... -
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Indigo Summer by Monica McKayhan
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFifteen-year-old Indigo Summer's world finally seems to be going in the right direction: She hooks up with the star linebacker on the high-school football team, gets a date for homecoming and makes the high-school dance squad all in the same week. But sometimes things are just too good to be true...
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