King of the Streets, Queen of His Heart Series by Porscha Sterling

When 21-year-old college student, Shanecia Jones came home from college, her entire world was turned upside down when she found her mother in the bedroom, nearly dead from a drug overdose. Always eager to be the one to set things right for the people she loved, she decided, against the urgings of her cousin, Maliah, to confront the leader of the new gang in Liberty City who is responsible for serving her mother's addiction. But once she meets Legend, her life really begins to change... moreWhen 21-year-old college student, Shanecia Jones came home from college, her entire world was turned upside down when she found her mother in the bedroom, nearly dead from a drug overdose. Always eager to be the one to set things right for the people she loved, she decided, against the urgings of her cousin, Maliah, to confront the leader of the new gang in Liberty City who is responsible for serving her mother's addiction. But once she meets Legend, her life really begins to change. Legend, the unofficial leader of a group of brothers known as the D Boys because of their last name, is not only the youngest of the crew, he is the most savage of them all which is how he got his name. After being confronted by Shanecia, he decided to spare her life and let her leave but, for some reason he can't explain, he is unable to keep her out of his mind and eventually decided he had to make her his. But when he finds out that Shanecia is connected with his enemy in more ways than one, it makes him question how loyal a love they could really have. Shanecia's cousin, Maliah, is in love with Danny, the father of her children and her first love whom she has been with since high school but there is just one problem: Danny, who was once a highly paid street hustler, is now addicted to the very drugs he'd sold to others and he owes a very large debt to Mello, the head of the crew Danny is apart of, who also happens to be Legend's #1 enemy. In order to get back the money Danny owes and to take care of her three children, Maliah starts dancing at a strip club which is where she meets Murk, Legend's brother. When she starts to fall for one of the D Boys while still officially in a relationship with Danny who works for the opposing gang, it puts her in the middle of a street war that she is not sure she wants to take part in. Will she side with her heart, that is pointing her towards Murk or will she stick with the first man she's ever loved and help turn him back into the man he once was? The streets of Miami are savage and ruthless but they are nothing in comparison to what happens when love is thrown into the equation. Will love prevail or will the streets reign supreme over all? Find out in this legendary love story. less

Legend is quickly becoming the official King of the Miami streets but, even in the midst of his ruthless personality and thuggish nature, Shanecia continues to show him what it’s like to be loved. In this legendary sequel, Legend is dealing with how it feels to come close to losing the one he loves after Shanecia is taken by Mello but once he gets her back, he vows to not only have his revenge but to never lose her again... moreLegend is quickly becoming the official King of the Miami streets but, even in the midst of his ruthless personality and thuggish nature, Shanecia continues to show him what it’s like to be loved. In this legendary sequel, Legend is dealing with how it feels to come close to losing the one he loves after Shanecia is taken by Mello but once he gets her back, he vows to not only have his revenge but to never lose her again. However, the more Shanecia is shown a side of Legend that she’d only heard of but never knew existed, the more she wonders if she’s really about that street life. Determined to hold on to a relationship that has quickly become more important to her than life, she decides to stick it out and stand by his side. But at what cost? Legend is consistently making changes to try to become the man that Shanecia needs as he comes to terms with the reality that he’s started to love someone more than he’s ever loved any other before. But in doing so, he realizes that he has to face his dark past. In the midst of all these changes, he also discovers that someone close to him may be betraying him. When his sister, Cush, delivers news of the possible resurfacing of a long-lost enemy, he finds himself stuck between his emotional struggle of learning to love a woman in the way that she deserves while also protecting her from his enemies in his streets. But with Shanecia’s sister near death because of his decisions, will he end up losing it all? After learning that Danny is not dead, Maliah finds herself in a situation where she is left with her heart torn between two men. Although she knows that Danny means her no good, she can’t ignore the fact that he’s the father of her children and she wants the best for him, even if she chooses to stay with Murk. At the same time, she has a strong suspicion that Murk is the cause for Danny almost being killed although he continues to deny it. For the sake of her heart and her children, she decides to stick it out with Murk but Danny is determined not to let go. When a series of events occurs leaving Murk to question her loyalty, will she be able to escape with her life? less

"The murder rate in Miami was at an all-time high. Legend was showering the city with his pain. He was making Miami bleed the way that his heart bled for me…the way mine bled for him. Nothing could stand in the face of his wrath and, even in the midst of experiencing my own heartache, I could feel his pain. But what he didn’t know is that his fury was pushing me further away. "... more"The murder rate in Miami was at an all-time high. Legend was showering the city with his pain. He was making Miami bleed the way that his heart bled for me…the way mine bled for him. Nothing could stand in the face of his wrath and, even in the midst of experiencing my own heartache, I could feel his pain. But what he didn’t know is that his fury was pushing me further away. ". In part 3 of this legendary love story, Shanecia reaches her breaking point after realizing that her involvement with Legend has brought her close to death way too many times and decides to return to Spelman as a single woman. Legend, who has not even attempted to imagine life without her since they became a couple, is torn and launches a horrific assault on the city of Miami in his effort to get rid of Mello and get Shanecia back. He is determined to stop at nothing to prove to her that by his side is where she needs to be and that he can keep her safe. But will his savage ways prove to be too much for her and only make her stray further away? After finding Danny with Alicia, Maliah has seemingly cured herself of the love that she still had for her children's father and dives into her relationship with Murk. One thing she's learned is that, although he is everything she thought she wanted, it's not easy being with a man who has learned to settle all of his problems by way of his trigger finger. A few surprises lead to them learning things about each other as they go through situations they've never gone through together before. Will they be able to stick it out or will Maliah's fear of letting go and allowing Murk to love her, the way a man should love his woman, push him away? Tanecia can't help the fact that she's falling for Darin, the man who has always loved her even though she barely loved herself. So, finally, she gives in and decides to give her heart to the man who should have had it from the beginning. But just as she gives in to her feelings for him, a surprise comes knocking at the door. A surprise in the form of a very pregnant, beautiful woman. With the birth of a new relationship being interrupted by the impending birth of Darin's first child, Tanecia is left to deal with her new feelings for him and she also has to come to terms with her grief for the child she lost while also adjusting to the presence of another woman. Will she be able to set her issues to the side to build a loving relationship with Darin or will she let her own issues destroy what they have before it gets a chance to really start? less

The legendary love story is finally coming to an end…. After Legend, Murk and Dame are arrested for the murder of a federal agent, Shanecia and Maliah are left devastated as they await the fate of the men they love. But even after they are released, Agent Martinez still has her mind set on catching them in the act of an illegal activity so she can put them away for good... moreThe legendary love story is finally coming to an end…. After Legend, Murk and Dame are arrested for the murder of a federal agent, Shanecia and Maliah are left devastated as they await the fate of the men they love. But even after they are released, Agent Martinez still has her mind set on catching them in the act of an illegal activity so she can put them away for good. When Legend finds a way to get her attention off of them, he wonders if he should take the bait and risk losing Shanecia or listen to the urgings of his heart. Murk and Maliah are making the transition into married life but with it comes issues when Maliah begins to allow her insecurities to affect her thoughts when it comes to her new husband. On top of this, she receives a subpoena and learns that Danny is challenging her to get custody of the kids. With all this happening around her, in addition to the impending birth of the twins, will she self-destruct trying to handle it all on her own or will she learn that Murk is not only her man but the one who will always have her back? Tanecia and Darin are happily living life as a couple raising a brand new baby…or are they? Although Tanecia loves everything about Jen and takes her in as if she’s her own, Darin is unable to stop the voices in his head from telling him that Tanecia doesn’t have his child’s best interest at heart. Will he be able to fully trust the woman he’s sought after so long or will his disbelief that Tanecia has changed destroy everything they’re trying to build together? less