African American Contemporary Urban

It’s hard being in your twenties, single, and desiring love. It’s also hard dating and at the same time, controlling your flesh. Nevertheless, the young singles of FTC are learning how to safe-date. In this rare but raw singles class, they are learning things from the perspective of newly married sisters, Jamecia and Jayla. Will the lessons stick? Carlotta has been such an awesome sister to Isha, but even doing her best, things happen that she has no control of. But, thank God for church friends. Lyden, was there from the very beginning. As their feelings began to change for one another...

“No amount of success, money, or fame should ever come before self-love.” Melody Ford chose self-love over the money, notoriety, and endless drama of being Jamil Walker’s wife. Having semi-escaped from the tumultuous and abusive relationship, Melody is only focused on her newfound future. Yet while waiting on the divorce to be finalized, Melody only has one thing on her mind: revenge. Melody wants her husband to feel a bit of the pain that he’s put her through. Deciding her vengeance should be personal, she goes after her brother-in-law, Salim. The same Salim, who’s been harboring...

Keep your friends at a distance because it’s not always your enemies you need to be keeping close. The block is a microscope, and you’re always under it.

Ebony, Phoenix, and Joi are three 30-somethings with some serious man problems!

Jaylin Jerome Rogers, an investment broker worth millions, lives a high-class life with plenty of women to share it with. Nestled in his lavishing home in Chesterfield, Missouri, he captures women with his wealth, charm, nine-plus inches of goodness, and amazingly good looks. Although his bed is never empty, his heart is. He feels nothing for the women who love him dearly and continues his search for the "perfect" one. When Scorpio Valentino, an attractive, seductive, and charming woman saunters into his view, she offers Jaylin a life of altering changes.

After the demise of her relationship with longtime boyfriend DonTravious, Nicole thought God had truly blessed her the day Kendrick Taylor walked into her life; her prayers for a lasting love had been answered. Life with him was bliss - until he walked out of her life without a second thought, leaving her more broken and alone than she'd ever felt. Nicole resigned herself to the fact she was going to be alone. She was tired of looking for love and only being left out in the cold. She was content to mourn the love she'd lost...or rather never had with a now happily married Kendrick.

Dylan Monroe, our favorite shopaholic, is back! She’s three months pregnant and madly in love with the father of her child, sexy heavyweight champion Angel. The only problem is the long-legged Victoria’s Secret model standing in the way of getting him back. If that weren’t enough stress, her Jack Daniels-loving mother, Candy, returns to stir up even more trouble. Unsure of how to face her future as a single mother, Dylan reverts back to the only thing she knows to comfort her pain - shopping!

Love continues to fail Nia and with the arrival of her daughter she doesn’t have the time or energy to pour into her failing relationship with East. Money is no longer the only thing on her mind; her daughter is. Nia realizes that family is above everything else and so she steps back from the demands of being a boss and running her own company. Torn between pride and his past, East uses the poor excuse of “not being enough” for his beloved Nia as the reason why he’s not around.

The lives of Frankie, Tommie, and Olivia (Livvy) haven't turned out quite as planned. Frankie has a pair of stalkers. The life that Tommie had dreamed of having with Blue has become anything but perfect, and Olivia, despite her efforts, hasn't been able to get over the psychological barrier caused by her husband's affair in Naughty or Nice.

Rhyme and Passion Collide in Cleveland's Hip Hop Scene... In the vibrant underground rap scene of Cleveland, an aspiring singer and a rising star rapper turn musical competition into sizzling romance. Meet Jasmine, a talented songbird determined to be heard in a male-dominated industry, and Malik, a cocky emcee with undeniable lyrical skills. Though initially at odds, their rivalry shifts into high gear when Malik invites Jasmine to collaborate. In the studio together, their chemistry ignites into an irresistible attraction neither can deny. They embark on a secret affair that amps up the ...

Nathaniel “Nathan” Mills is a successful general surgeon and he and his wife Miranda have two beautiful children and they have built a nice life together. The road to get there wasn’t easy, but his life is on track now. But that quickly changes when Nathan lets his sister Shelia and her daughter move in with them against his wife’s wishes. Things continue to go bad for Nathan when he makes a bad judgement call at work and the results are tragic. Nathan is devastated but he finds no comfort at home because there is a mini war going on there between his wife and sister, and his ...

Savannah is Velcrow City’s notorious serial killer. What started out as her seeking revenge on men for the pain she endured as a child, fun and gain turned personal. She was now seeking revenge on the people who have hurt doing it the best way she knows how; murder. She is hard to catch and untouchable. Until she crosses paths with her daughter who is determined to bring her to justice. Nadine Sinclair is the daughter of Savannah. A crime reporter who discovers that her entire life has been a lie. Seeking to take on the case of Savannah Vein, Nadine not only discovers that her birth ...

Amidst Cleveland's Hustle, A Bookstore Clings to Hope... ...Will the secret millionaire's love write its salvation, or will shadows from his past seal its fate?Nestled in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Heart Hardcovers isn't just a bookstore—it's a symbol of resilience and dreams on the brink of fading into obscurity. Miriam Bennett, its spirited owner, stands at the crossroads of saving her beloved haven. As the digital age threatens the very essence of printed stories, Miriam’s determination is all that keeps the lights on. The rent is overdue, and hope is thin. Enter Elijah Stone, ...

Tremont Tastings & Hough Hearts... ...When vintage rivalry meets modern love In the charming neighborhood of Tremont in Cleveland, Ava Hill inherits a cherished urban winery, she balances her craft's complexities with a modern flair, vowing to protect her winery's esteemed reputation in an ever-changing landscape. A world away, in the gritty heart of Hough, meet Isaac Clark. Intent on infusing new life into Clark Urban Winery, his charisma and forward-thinking ideals shine. His goal is more than just producing fine wines; he seeks to transform his winery into a beacon of community revival, ...

Kasaundra Sanford has done nothing but be true to herself. She is who she is, and isn't changing for anyone. She calls it self-love and putting herself first. However, everyone around her calls it something else: fear. Since a very harsh break-up, Kasaundra can have attraction. She can take anyone to bed. She can't—she won't have love. Well, that's until painter and poet, Amir Davis, enters her life. Was it love at first sight? Was it an instant attraction? Kasaundra doesn't know; all she does know is that she's never felt anything like what she feels for Amir. After a game of cat-and-...

Everyone knows the hardest thing to do is stay in the place where you’ve been hurt the most. And Jade does what so many of us do, run. She left Louisiana with hopes of healing her heart, but she soon realizes pieces of her heart was left in the place she abandoned. Jasper Booth Jr. has never stopped loving Jade, but he’s no longer waiting on her to make up her mind to come home. Hopefully, a letter from an attorney will get her back to Louisiana, where she belongs. Jessica Booth is planning the event of the century right on the field of one of Shreveport’s most phenomenal schools. ...

Struggling model Tanisha is on her last leg pondering suicide after having one of the worst nights in her life. Searching to find any reason to live, Tanisha looks back on her traumatic life, which includes her abusive father, who spent years taking out his frustrations on her mother… and eventually her. It’s something that has always haunted her since becoming aware of it at the age of five. As she grows older, she struggles to maintain a meaningful relationship until she meets and falls in love with Marcus, a wealthy stockbroker. When their relationship hits hard times, Tanisha finds ...

After her husband Chris’ shocking secret is revealed, Meghan wakes up in the hospital to even more devastating news. On top of learning this news, Meghan has been thrust into a new role, but Meghan isn’t so sure she is up to the challenge. And it doesn’t help that Meghan now has major fears and insecurities in her marriage. Will Meghan be able to get over her fears and insecurities or will she and Chris’ relationship be broken forever? Candace finally has everything she wants. She has the clothing store she always wanted, and she and Jamal finally get married. But Candace is ...

After burying his father and finding himself at the top of the throne that his father created, Retro thought that this would be the end of his worries. Little does he know that his troubles have just begun. With a baby on the way with his problematic ex-girlfriend, a heavy beef on the streets happening between himself and a rival drug lord – Retro knows the last thing on his mind should be a romance with Semaj, daughter of famous record producer Jungle Feeva. But does a romance with Semaj prove to be Retro’s number one priority? Semaj is finally free. She’s finally happy. But at the ...

For some, love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends in tears. For four friends from Queens, it's about to get complicated....