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Demon's Dream by Elle Kayson
Demon Clawing my way from the depths of hell to haunt the nightmares and steal the lives of many, I earned the name “Demon.” Hardened by a life that no one should live, I had rules that governed my existence. No caring. No intimacy. No love. And then I saw her… Dream. Beautiful. Brave. Bold. And for thirty days, she was mine. I would follow my have her body, ignore her heart...Categorized as:
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10,000 Hours With A Rich Menace by Jahquel J.
Imagine your best friend invites you on a trip all expenses paid. You both spend the week staying at a five-star resort, shopping, dining, and balling out of control. She tells you that her new man is in love with her and has no problem tricking.While she’s out on her date, you take a bubble bath and fall asleep...Categorized as:
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Ethic 2 by Ashley Antoinette
Love should burn slow, but with Ezra "Ethic" Okafor it is always fast and fleeting. After an accidental killing affects Alani, the woman he loves, she thinks he's a monster. Separated by tragedy, the pair endure a loss like nothing they have ever felt and their connection is impossible to repair. Ethic is reduced to misery and raising his children alone once again...Categorized as:
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The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read .Renowned hip-hop artist, writer, and activist Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel.I came busting into the world during one of New York's worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter... -
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Heart So Reckless by K.C. Mills
--A COMPLETE STANDALONE - INCLUDES HEART SO RECKLESS VALENTINES DAY NOVELLA—Redmon Stokes is a man about his money. Raised by the streets, he’s a natural born hustler who plans to secure every dollar that he can get his hands on. That doesn’t leave room for much else, except the streets.Peyson Cross is the epitome of a strong, successful black woman... -
Deep In My Soul by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsCartel Jareau has always been the protector of his siblings. The handsome chef has a bit of a roughness to him. Aside from his family, very few people get to witness his sensitivity. When he met Adina Harold a year ago, he had no idea that intervening in an embarrassing exchange would lead to falling in love with a woman he could never truly have. She was spoken for... -
Shadows and Whispers by K.C. Mills
Elias Omari exist in the darkness that clouds his mind.Cress Devereaux exist in the light that inspires her soul.Together they create beautiful shades of gray.An arranged marriage forces two families to smooth the edges of their jagged past with the hopes of a new beginning...Categorized as:
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Sensual Abduction: A Kidnapped to Lovers Romance by Kimberly Brown, Rosè Dior
Forbidden Where the heart battles the mind and desire wins every time. For Nala Stanton, love has not always been kind. She fell in love with a façade, and now she’s desperate to free herself before it’s too late. When opportunity arises, she takes it, even though being found would surely bring her a death sentence...Categorized as:
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Deuce by Kimberly Brown
Salima Navarro, a driven young woman with dreams larger than her current circumstances, takes a job at the upscale Aura nightclub to support herself and her recovering mother. This decision unexpectedly propels her into an unfamiliar world.Deuce Dillinger, the commanding heir to a powerful family empire, is accustomed to control in all aspects of his life...Categorized as:
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Cuffed by a Certified Maniac by Nek Mills
Breonna’s main focus is to remain focused as she navigates her way through her current relationship and her career as a daycare teacher. Betrayal turns her heart cold when she experiences the ultimate heartbreak.Jaseon has never felt a love deeper than one he has for his daughter. He will do anything to protect her at all cost. But, he quickly finds out that the cost may be his heart...Categorized as:
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Magnum: A Dark Knights MC/Dirty Angels MC Crossover by Jeanne St. James
Out of the dark comes a knight she least expects. He’s the Sergeant at Arms for the Dark Knights MC. He enforces the rules and gets his hands dirty. She’s the daughter of a biker. Property of another MC. She’s young. He’s not. He’s lived a life. She’s just finding her way. She’s a bad idea. A very bad idea. One which can quickly turn allies into rivals...Categorized as:
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Devout by Takerra Allen
Have you ever loved someone so much that it hurt? I have. Have you ever cherished the pain because you knew the kind you’d face without them would be way too unbearable? That’s me. To young Neeka Perry, Denny is one thing. In the streets, he’s a whole other entity. But she was brave enough to love both sides, upside down, all around, and back again...Categorized as:
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Love Burn by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Noni married the love of her life she finally thought she would get everything she deserved. Riches, success, status, influence. She had it all as the wife of Mr. Dominick Meyer, but there is more to her title than meets the eye. When she catches Dom cheating and discovers that he isn't the businessman he portrayed himself to be, her life is changed forever...Categorized as:
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Ruthless Billionaire: 50 Loving States, Connecticut, Part 2 of the HOLT: Ruthless Duet by Theodora Taylor
Forbidden Love... Holt Calson was born with an 11-figure spoon in his mouth to one of the wealthiest families in the world. The night they met, Sylvie Pinnock only had 11 dollars in her purse, and it was all the money she had in the world. They were never supposed to meet, much less be together. But Holt didn't care. He just wanted Sylvie. And what Calsons want, Calsons get...Categorized as:
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Sinful Obsession by Asia Monique
Finnegan O’Sullivan The first time I heard her name, my cold heart warmed.The first time I saw her face, a switch inside me flipped on.The first time I heard her speak, she became my voice of reason.I wanted to know her…Learn her…Love her…She was my new obsession. Violet Jackson The first time I heard his name, my heart found its rhythm again... -
Severe by Keta Kendric
Jade Raised by a drug kingpin, you would think that I would be intimately familiar with chaos but the roles in my life were flipped after my father’s death. Boarding school, owning businesses, and mingling with the social elite became my norm.Until one day, the chaos returned... -
The Filth Kings by Authoress Masterpiece
Detavio Decebal was never meant to be good. He was raised in the shadows of a man who believed kindness was weakness, which later made him feel like love was nothing more than a leash meant to be snapped. He was raised by force and taught only to survive. By the time he became an adult, he taught himself how to dominate those around him. Until he met Angel...Categorized as:
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Mason Neiman: An African American Romance by Jatoria C.
“You wit' him, but you love me. At some point, you gotta pick a side.”Mason Neiman’s heart belonged to Tylee Clark from the moment he first saw her in high school. She was his light, his calm in a chaotic world—but his dangerous lifestyle made loving her up close impossible...Categorized as:
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Loyal by Default: Legacy of Carter Reed by K.C. Mills
Carter Reed is an assassin with a heart that only beats for one person, McKenna Smith. In a perfect world she would be the light to his darkness. Carter’s world, however, is far from perfect. Which means McKenna cannot exist in it without a target on her back.While he’s away, Carter’s enemies get close and McKenna’s life is threatened...Categorized as:
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Dirty Obsessions by Kenya Wright
“Oh, Misha!”“You’re damn right,” he growled. “Who’s f**king you?”“Misha!”“Say it again.”“Misha!”________________________THE SEXY SAGA OF MISHA AND AVA CONTINUES in the highly anticipated follow-up to DIRTY DESIRES!! MISHA Misha finally has Ava—the first black prima ballerina in Russia. Now he must clear all chaotic problems and disruptions to focus on his new love... -
The Don’s Virgin Possession 2: The Finale by Mesha Mesh
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFollowing a revelation that shattered his entire world, Omari wrestles with the choice he has to make. Should he keep the woman who held his heart captive by his side or let her go for good?Juli, on the other hand, has been nothing but honest. Before her secret was revealed, she was as clueless as the Don. However, while she wants to continue to be with him, she won't force nor beg him to stay... -
Jacob's Song by Tiffany Patterson
I’m broken. I’m well aware of this singular fact of my life. Even as I stitch up patients, correcting their perceived imperfections, I know that there is no cosmetic surgery that will fix what’s broken inside of me. Which is why I don’t let anyone get too close. I learned early on, most people can’t be trusted. The ones who were entrusted with protecting you can do the most harm...Categorized as:
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His Enduring Love: 50 Loving States, Illinois by Theodora Taylor
My hot one-night stand…is now my new boss!I’ve been hiding nearly all my adult life to protect myself and my autistic daughter from the mob boss who wants me dead. I’ve sworn off relationships and vowed never to fall in love again.Suro Nakamura gives exactly zero f-words about my vows.I’ve become the dangerous hitman’s sole obsession, and he’ll stop at nothing to make me his... -
Dreaux: The Ruthless One by Nek Mills
After the untimely death of his father, Rosier “Zoo” Boudreaux rightfully inherits Boudreaux Enterprises. Although he anticipated being in charge his entire life, he could have never prepared for the dark secrets, dirty money, and unethical practices that lived after his father’s demise... -
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Dirty Wars by Kenya Wright
We return for the seventh installment of the Lion and the Mouse. As Kazimir and Emily battle a great war in Italy, dark secrets rise that could either shatter this couple or strengthen their bond even more. Dark and deeply erotic, this high-octane installment will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride of deadly twists and psychological turns...Categorized as:
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Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan
A Standalone FORBIDDEN LOVE SET IN THE EXPLOSIVE WORLD OF THE NBA... Think you know what it's like being a baller's girl? You don't. My fairy tale is upside down. A happily never after. I kissed the prince and he turned into a fraud. I was a fool, and his love - fool's gold. Now there's a new player in the game, August West. One of the NBA's brightest stars. Fine. Forbidden...Categorized as:
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Redemption (AmBw Romantic Suspense) by Kenya Wright
This is a slow burn holiday romance about two broken people with one goal—to survive. Yoshiro escaped a career of crime with the mafia, after they killed his family. For five years, he’s dropped out of life. All he wants this Christmas is to be left alone. Then, Ebony and her kids accidentally crash onto his property during a snowstorm...Categorized as:
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Dirty Hearts by Kenya Wright
Darkly intense and deeply erotic, we return to the Lion and Mouse. The war has ended. Kazimir hopes to spend quiet time with Emily, but there are more enemies creeping within the shadows. New dangers that threaten the couple’s happiness...Categorized as:
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Make it Real by Kami Holt
Puma Wade learned early on that you can’t count on a soul in this world. Everyone who has ever loved her has either abandoned her or let her down. The walls around her heart were to protect her from getting hurt again, but when she meets a smart-mouthed club owner, things take an unexpected turn.Mano "Murk" Harris has experienced more death than most, and it’s made his heart cold... -
Luxe by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestseller Ashley Antoinette, author of the Prada Plan series comes a boldly fierce and strikingly dramatic novel, Luxe.Bleu Montclair knew as a young girl that she would one day escape the hard, unrelenting streets of Flint, Michigan, and when her desperate prayers are answered in the form of a scholarship to UCLA, Bleu knows she's struck gold... -
Too Devout by Takerra Allen
These characters were too dynamic to leave lingering on the shallow surface. Delve deeper into Denny and Neeka’s world and you’ll either be begging to leave, or won’t want to. Too Devout is the anticipated mega-conclusion to the renowned Devout. Readers were left unsure, but hopeful that they would be reacquainted with the two, star-crossed lovers... -
Mason Neiman 2: An African American Romance: The Finale by Jatoria C.
"Oh no, bae, it’s not Voodoo—it’s a powerful love language and a mouth-watering cookie that’s sold separately."Mason Neiman was built for war, but betrayal? That kind of pain cuts deeper when it comes from the ones closest to you. Now, with blood in his eyes and revenge in his heart, he’s ready to turn the city upside down behind his name, his respect… and Tylee... -
Stolen Matrimony by Tay Mo'Nae
To the world, Nazai is the ultimate catch—rich, powerful, and charming. But beneath his polished facade lies a man forged by a ruthless family that no one dares to cross. On the brink of taking over the family empire, one obstacle stands in his he must marry and secure an heir...Categorized as:
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Unfortunately Francine by Joan Vassar
Georgia, 1995–A gentle push from her sister causes Francine Adams to agree to one date with the handsome, Jalal Dorsey. When his ex-girlfriend makes an appearance, a perfect evening takes a turn for the worse. Blinded by humiliation and desperate to put distance between herself and the drama, Francine flees the upscale eatery...Categorized as:
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Gluttony by K. Webster
My life has been served to me on a gold platter to be devoured by my silver spoon. Money, money, and more money. It’s the backbone of the Goddard name. I’m the only son, so it’s all mine for the taking. But sometimes money isn’t enough. I always want more, yet nothing seems to satisfy me. My father has made sure I become a part of The Elite Seven...Categorized as:
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Harlem On Lock by Karen P. Williams
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHarlem is a beautiful, smart, and funny seventeen-year-old. She lives in the projects with her drug-addicted parents. They are so far gone that Harlem must fend for herself and at times do a little hustling of her own to feed their habit... -
Hades: An Underworld Love Story by Cyn
Harley Bringing life into the world is what I’m best at, but when he walks into my life, everything seems to shift. I no longer know what my purpose is in life because he is all I see. Hades is intimidating and controlling—everything I know I should run from. He reminds me too much of my a cruel man who ran a motorcycle club and destroyed my childhood...Categorized as:
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Twisted Minds by Keta Kendric
Megan How in the hell did I end up here; on a heavily-wooded road in the middle of a racist county, all alone with nothing but my twisted mind for protection? After convincing the August Knights Motorcycle Club to allow me to work off a debt my sister owed them, I found myself in the middle of madness and mayhem...Categorized as:
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A Lover's Pretense by AlTonya Washington
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe pain of lost love has shaped Tykira Lowery, and despite the challenges of starting life anew, her savvy business skills and warm spirit guarantee her entrepreneurial success. Now, coming face to face with Quaysar Ramsey each day was overwhelming her nerves… and her desires...Categorized as:
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Priest : The Consortium Book Six by Dandridge Monroe
I was dealt a bad hand. Some would've said I had it rich kid with a famous family and no worries.But that was the surface.I was born to be something I wasn’t, or at least wasn’t all the time. A killer with no conscience. A reaper that dealt death without blinking an eye. So I did what I had to until the day I could do what I wanted. But peace still eluded me.And then I saw her...Categorized as:
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Small Town King by Marion Meadows
A segregated small town forbids interracial love...And Roman McCall wants to keep it that way.Handsome, rich, and powerful, his word is law on the mountain.In public, he's a tyrant.In private? Temptation rules.Young single mother Serena Jones is in big trouble.She worked her butt off to provide for her son and live an honest life... -
Riot: A King Family Saga by N'Dia Rae
He’s the wild one. The dangerous one. The one she should’ve stayed far away from.Riot King don’t follow rules. He breaks them, rewrites them, and dares anybody to say something about it. After Creed shook up the King empire, Riot's been keeping his distance, stacking money, moving exotic animals, and staying outta feelings.Until she showed up.Allure is a walking secret...Categorized as:
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Griffin: Red and the Big Bad Reaper by Theodora Taylor
RED: Five years ago, I was as boring as boring could be. Seriously, my name was Bernice. But then came that one month when I pretended to be somebody else entirely while working at a roadhouse biker bar….Big Mistake. Huge. Who knew one month pretending to be an interesting bad girl could ruin a boring good girl’s life?GRIFFIN: When I saw her, I knew she’d be mine...Categorized as:
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Wicked Roses by Sienne Vega
DelphineIt’s true what they say: you never forget your first love.When Salvatore Mancino returns, I’m left reeling.I’m swimming in memories of his passionate kiss.And memories of him breaking my heart.Over a decade later, the violent mafia boss intends on making me his.But dark and wicked forces seek to hurt me.And in the process, destroy him.SalvatoreDelphine Adams is as off-limits as they come...Categorized as:
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The Brasi Family by Jatoria C.
“If she ever looks me in my eyes, her soul belongs to me—and that’s my weakest asset.”From Jatoria C., the author of The Devil Wears Baccarat series, comes a dark urban romance that blurs the line between love and obsession.In Aboydo Cape, the name Brasi is more than a legacy—it’s a warning.Navy Brasi, a detective who operates outside the law, commands both respect and fear... -
Sinful Vow by Asia Monique
Lucia Moretti I always knew marriage for me would never be to a man of my choosing. As a young girl, I was all too aware of the power I wielded in a world where men were supposed to be the superior gender.To the underworld, I was just a mafia princess. To my family, I was an equal. To my soon-to-be husband? Well, that was yet to be determined...Categorized as:
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A Lover's Regret: The Ramseys by AlTonya Washington
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYohan Ramsey and Melina Dan battle private demons and simmering passions, when their paths cross following an eight-year separation. The murder of eighteen year old Sera Black has haunted Yohan's family for decades. What really happened the night she died? Melina knows and it's wreaked chaos in her life ever since...Categorized as:
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A Lover's Worth: The Ramseys by AlTonya Washington
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJohari Frazier's life was forever changed when she found the man she adored in the arms of another woman. The scene was staged but the damage had been done. Being betrayed by Moses Ramsey was a thing Johari never thought possible. He was the man she loved beyond reason. The man she planned to marry. The man whose child she carried... -
Owo: The Consortium Book Two by Dandridge Monroe
Money is the root of all evil, but only to those who lack it and the ability to govern their emotions. Jealousy and envy are the true root of evil. For those with money, it's simply a tool. A tool to create opportunity for others, or to put down those who threaten them. Yacouba and Jasmine were a pairing destined to happen... -
A Lover's Mask by AlTonya Washington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeep down Fernando Ramsey longs for the kind of love his parents never shared--a love based on equality and respect. Sadly, he hasn't met the woman to make his secret yearning come true, until he meets Contessa Warren. Gorgeous and sexy, the Chicago publisher is everything Fernando desires--...Categorized as:
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