In this cold, scheming ass world, whose really got you? Nazareth is a rowdy teen trying to take care of his family and carve out his place in Philly’s seedy underworld. Crime has been this young man’s way of life since he was a kid, so he feels right at home, knee deep in blood. That is until Ciani comes along and changes his perspective on life. Ciani is a feisty, young, gifted black girl ready to save the world one kid at a time. Although not a fan of breaking the law, it still doesn’t stop her from making money the sleazy way. Once the two enter each other’s worlds, things are ...

Do you believe in love at first sight? Well, neither does Naisan “Milli” Kincaid. He barely believes in love at all. For some reason, that’s hard for the people around him to understand. Especially considering he was born on Valentine’s Day. While lovers all over the world bond on his special day, he uses it to pick up vulnerable hearts hoping for a chance with him at the annual bash thrown by his family. That’s until he meets Kenya. When he unexpectedly gets a chance to spend that day with her, she’s able to change his whole perspective on a lot of things. Maybe even including ...

In 19th century Louisiana, a small-town girl chases her dream of becoming a designer and boutique owner. Leaving her family and everything else behind, she becomes the first black dress shop owner in New Orleans. A racially motivated incident makes a devastating blow to all she’s built in such short amount of time. While seeking help, she runs into James, a handsome, well-bred lawyer that is instantly smitten with her. Devin believes she’s much too busy building a successful business to be entangled with a love interest, especially a white Frenchman. As a former Civil War soldier, ...

A diamond is one of the most expensive, rarest gems in the world. However, Diamond Johnson began to feel like a jagged rock in a pile of dirt the longer she was married to her husband Pastor Vince Johnson. On the outside, the couple was the envy of thousands of young men and women that attended their church weekly. They were the rich, beautiful, successful co-pastors of one of the fastest growing churches for young people between 18 and 30 in Los Angeles called Innovation Christian Center. Eventually, Diamond is faced with a diagnosis that will change her life forever as well as face the ...

Lust can feel like the strongest emotion ever…that pulse, that thumping, that longing for kisses down low can drive a woman to do crazy things. But how crazy is too crazy? It’s easy to be a glutton for lust, for all those late nights and early mornings that make your toes curl, but what happens when love is that one irresistible thing you’re a glutton for? Greed can lead a woman to some of the darkest places, but it’s all worth it when it’s in the name of love, right? Would it still be worth it if that love didn’t love you back, though? Lust can make a person do some of the ...

Whoever said you won’t miss a good thing until it’s gone was speaking facts, especially when it comes to twenty-eight-year-old New Jersey Hill. After up and leaving Jersey eight years ago to pursue her education at Michigan State University, she’s back for one reason. She’s recently engaged to a professional boxer named Monty Green, but there’s one problem: she’s already married. Before leaving, eight years ago, Jersey married her childhood sweetheart, Raymond ‘Rated R’ White. After the two took a devastating loss, it drove a wedge between them that couldn’t be undone. ...

Derrick and Lorraine Caine were childhood sweethearts entwined by an innocent friendship and forever longed for each other. For Derrick, she was the only woman he had his eyes set on, no other woman had his love, admiration, or even kindle his lust like Lorraine for they were inseparable. But in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, it is very easy to be swayed into the arms of another. Then Derricks stumbles upon an estranged lover and that’s when his whole life begins to change. However, arguments, separation, and loss sever the ties that confined the two young lovers. Now Derrick at a mental ...

Kareem’s Story: “I went from being on top of the world to the bottom of the barrel in one shot. When I had nothing left, I had Nasirah. Except...things are different now. I'm different as I don't want to go through the cycle that's plagued my life. And the more I lean on Nasirah...the more I'm seeing & feeling an end to my suffering.” Nasirah’s Story: “It wasn't supposed to be this way. I only let Kareem stay with me until he got himself together. I didn't need any of his drama while trying to raise my baby boy alone. But the longer he stayed, the more I got to know the real ...

Have you ever heard the statement, ‘With friends like these, who needs enemies?’ That was the best way to describe Jream Daniels. She was a gorgeous woman with a hardworking man that catered to her every whim and a little boy that adored his mommy. While she was a stay at home mom, her boyfriend worked damn hard to provide for his family. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough for Jream. She wanted more. She wanted everything that belonged to her, and everything that didn’t belong to her. Including her best friend’s, Lauriel Mathers, new boyfriend. In silent competition with Lauriel, ...

Can your first crush really turn into your first love? After experiencing heartbreak from a person she thought was her first love, twenty-two-year-old, shy, and awkward Alana directs her time and energy to her future rather than relationships. But that all changes when her best friend, Gia, invites her to a party which is hosted by her older brother, Christian— Alana’s first crush that she never fully got over. Christian is a sexy asshole with a no-nonsense attitude that women tend to flock to, even though he gives them his ass to kiss. At twenty-six, he is a successful entrepreneur ...

There comes a time when you have to stop running… Losing her parents in a car accident years ago, Kay decides to stop running from her problems. She returns home to live with her grandmother after graduating from college and takes a summer job as a caregiver. The patient is a ruthless, bitter, uncouth drunk. Soon, she meets the nephew and he’s breathtaking. As the two spend their days together, they unexpectedly develop a bond despite the tense atmosphere. Unbeknownst to her, she helplessly falls in love with the nephew who’s hired her to take care of his uncle. And go after what you ...

The throne has been passed to our beloved Fred Ortiz. The question is, how will he do? It was never on Fred’s mind to ever try to be better than Retro, or Rico the Legend for that matter. All Fred knows is that he loves the hustle and everything that comes with it. Fred is willing to die by that code. However, all his enemies must go first. When Fred starts seeing questionable behavior coming from Jimmy, a comrade of his, Fred must show up as something other than what he is used to in order to figure out what Jimmy is up to. Fred must become strategic in his way of operation. This is a ...

Ciyah James has fallen out of love with love. Simply put, love isn’t shit; these men are for everybody, and she was over it. Period! She’s tired of heartbreak and competing for a trusting relationship with her boyfriend’s boyfriends. Five years ago was the last time she would give another man her heart. Now gated walls guarded her heart, and her precious jewels were clad locked. Her mission is never to let anyone in. Ever again. Zino Valentine has had his share of letdowns, which has caused his heart to harden. To him, women came a dime a dozen, and he didn’t have a problem passing ...

Jahzara Jones has always had a certain type of man she dated. If they weren’t in the corporate world, wearing an expensive suit, she wouldn’t look their way. After being played in her latest relationship, Jahzara wards off men with no intentions of dealing with anyone until… she and her best friend attend an all-white affair at a well-known spot called The Castle. Jahzara had no idea the night she was in for after meeting Kasen Logan. He is the true definition of a rude and sexy thug. Kasen is so far from Jahzara’s type but one night with him turns into many more nights. Being that ...

Nicole Whittaker finds herself battling deep insecurities and her struggles with self-love while being haunted by a terrifying past. Ensnared in the web of her cheating boyfriend’s dark secrets, Whitney’s caught up in the midst of fighting for her life. Beautiful and successful, Tyra appears to have it all. However, beneath the façade there’s someone weighing her down. Someone that should be uplifting her the most. Can these three make it through the storms that are brewing? Or will they end up losing both their hope and lives along the way?