African American Crime Fiction

After avenging his homeboy’s shooting, MARQUAN is given a ten-year sentence on a murder charge. Locked up, he takes the time to reflect on his life and the decisions that have put him in unfortunate circumstances. Coming to the conclusion that he must change for the better, Marquan decides to turn his life around and live righteously. But his past comes back to haunt him, and he finds himself at odds with one of the most powerful cars behind the walls. They’re looking to take his head to right an injustice. Meanwhile, life on the outside isn’t what it’s cracked up to be for his ...

Things are finally looking up for Kalisha. After so many years of struggle, she finally feels like she has a future to look forward to. The more time she spends with Marquez, the more she can feel herself falling for him. She's actually starting to imagine the possibility of a future between them. It's crazy. They hardly know each other. But it's something that she feels deep inside of her. Marquez enjoys spending time with her. She gives him a break from the chaos swirling around the other parts of his life. But unfortunately, he may not have time for love right now. The walls are closing ...

Every territory has a king, and Metro Atlanta is no exception. They have two. Gang Lords Blanket and Guerilla have been ruling the game with iron fists. Long ago they decided that neither would cross into the other's territory, and all would be well. Things change when Guerilla breaks the rules. Blanket retaliates swiftly, causing a turf war like never before. The two madmen leave bloodshed, murder, and mayhem in their wake. Caught in the middle of this battle, from different sides of the track, are London and Saint.

A Harlem Kingpin meets a Plus-Sized Single mother. Hood Love is in the air. Life in Harlem has never been easy for Kalisha. She was raised in a dysfunctional home with an alcoholic mother and an absent father. She’s always searched for the love that her parents never gave her. Maybe that’s why she fell into the arms of her no-good baby daddy. He made her promises and sold her big dreams. But he's never delivered on any of them. She works a above minimum wage job. While her baby daddy is sitting in jail, twiddling his thumbs. And her mother is sitting on the couch drinking wine and ...

In this final book of lies, no one is to be trusted. Blaze has just barely escaped being executed by the only man she’s ever loved. She’s out for war and revenge but Montana has now realized he’s made a huge mistake and moves to try and fix things. His paranoia is heightened by the reality that he still doesn’t know exactly who set him up and the only possible suspect claims to be pregnant with his child. In dire need of some attention and tired of begging her man for it, Bianca steps out on Cheddar for the first time ever. It was supposed to be a one-time thing, but she ends up ...

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in Heart of a Thug 3. Markell did the unthinkable. There's no turning back now. Every local, state, and federal official in New York is after him. There's nowhere to run or hide. But that doesn't mean he's going to give up. He can't do that. Not until he reunites Kayla with her daughter. Being in Markell’s world has shown Kayla how different her life could be. But just when she starts to get comfortable, this new sense of peace and tranquility is ripped from her. It seems like everyone is against her. Especially her baby daddy and his trifling family. ...

After he was thought to be dead, Cheno is ready to show his face in the streets and he’s on Demon time. Ending the beef with his rivals is top priority and nothing is going to stand in his way. Back in the day, women and children were off limits, but when Cheese and his crew strike first, all bets are off. Trust is questioned on both sides of the war. The Grim Reaper overshadows the city of Chicago as death rears its dark face at every turn. No one is safe. Even the girls are going to battle for what they believe in, which is getting revenge and standing on business as A THUG'S STREET ...

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in BBW Hungry for Love 4. Kalisha's baby daddy just couldn't handle her new career choice and her relationship with Keon. So he snapped and crashed out. She had no choice but to call Keon to save her. And thankfully, that's what he did, coming to her rescue when she had no one else to turn to. She looks forward to spending the next few weeks, maybe even months, in his condo. She'll finally get to experience the peace that she's always wished for. But unfortunately for her, things just can't be that easy. Trouble is on the horizon. Her baby daddy is about...

Liliana grew up in a small town in Colombia. Her family was part of a powerful Cartel. She grew up learning the family business along with her older brother. A war between the two most powerful families led her family to relocate to the United States. Trying to fit in was difficult but with the help of her two best friends, she was able to navigate through high school and live a normal life. Until her eyes landed on Sean. She was intrigued by the tall, brown, handsome man. The Knight Crime family has been running things since the ’70s. Father Gavin wants to step down from being the boss ...

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in Heart of a Thug 4. Catching Markell “the Snowman” Etienne would be the highlight of Detective Jermaine Powell's career. That's why he's willing to do anything to get his hands on him —even if it means breaking the law and putting his career at risk. The detective’s desire soon becomes an obsession. A deadly one. Markell feels torn in different directions. He wants to do everything in his power to protect Kayla and her daughter. But he may have to abandon them in order to save his family. Nobody connected to him is safe. He’s at a crossroads....

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in BBW Hungry for Love 3. Things are finally looking up for Kalisha. She's got a job she enjoys. And she's making more money than she ever would have imagined possible. But trouble is on the horizon. Her baby daddy is coming home from jail any day now. And he won't be happy when he finds out about her new job. Actually, he'll be furious. Seeing her on stage getting all that attention will trigger his jealousy and insecurity. And once that happens, there's no telling how he'll react. If he does lose his temper and try to harm her, will Keon be there to ...

When Mecia, a loving and caring, single mother of four falls ill and is unable to provide for her family as she always has, she turns to her eldest son, Jax, to help carry the load that life has dropped down on her shoulders. Though Jax is young and not raised in the streets, he jumps off the porch with a determination to hustle hard and save his family from despair. With each move Jax makes, he furthers his street pedigree and before long he is making his mark in the game. But some moves are costly, and the consequences can quickly turn deadly. Will Jax have to become a true HUB CITY ...

Asha, Lo-Lo, and Noni are three fearless females who make up a sisterhood like none other. Harboring emotional scars from traumatic childhoods, these baddies share a bond that is based on unquestionable love and limitless loyalty. Residents of a ruthless region, where options are minimal and casualties are abundant, one of the women has a masterful plan that could lead from poverty to prosperity. But lurking in the shadows are fierce-hearted foes who will stop at nothing to prevent the three women from obtaining wealth. As the ladies encounter a startling surprise, and Asha discovers a ...

The Robinson Brothers have been reunited. For better or worse, they're going to be forced to work together. There's no one else for them to turn to. Drako thought that he had left the streets behind years ago. But if he plans on raising the money that'll keep him out of a Federal prison, then he's going to have to dip back into the underworld. And the only way for him to do that successfully will be to work alongside his brother. Marquez had no idea that his first few days out of prison would be so hectic. But he's not going to complain. Instead, he's going to do everything in his power to ...

In this explosive fourth installment of The Thugtress of Harlem, Lady reigns supreme over the DuPont crime family after the death of Drac. Firm in her newfound position, she controls the family with an iron fist. Confined to federal lockup, fighting unbeatable charges, Big Bear’s infuriated when learning that mostly everyone has flipped on him. Tension rises behind bars, and he strikes a powerful Harlem figure. This move brings forth chaos in the streets, causing many to flip on the DuPont’s for his actions. With Harlem turning on the DuPont’s, and even their own soldiers flipping, ...

A hard-working daddy's girl, Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had - and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hangin' with savvy hood chick Keisha - and falls hard for DaVon, LA's most powerful drug dealer. As his new lady, Precious soon gets the best of every luxurious thing - and fast learns the ropes of her lover's lethal hustle.

The fast-paced, hood drama concludes in BBW Hungry for Love 5. Kalisha is desperate to get out of New York. It's her only hope. Her baby daddy is after her and so are the police. The only person she can turn to is Keon. But she hasn't been able to get in touch with him. Will he be able to save her before it’s too late? After being released from police custody, Keon tries to contact Kalisha. But she's not picking up her phone. He fears the worst. If something happens to her and he's unable to save her, he’ll never get over the guilt. He's got to find her before it's too late. Kalisha's ...

Marquez has been a free man for almost 72 hours. But he still hasn't gotten that release of tension that he's been yearning for. When he sits down and talks with Kalisha, he realizes that he's not going to be able to wait any longer. His body yearns for her. And he can see from the look in her eyes and the tone of her voice, that she's feeling the same way. But right before they're about to sneak off together, a woman from his past explodes on the scene. She threatens to ruin everything. She drops a bombshell on him. One that could completely destroy all of the plans he has going forward. ...

A Harlem Kingpin meets a Struggling, Single Mother. Hood Love is in the Air. Growing up in the projects of East Harlem, life has never been easy for Tatiana “Taytay” Watkins. Having two kids before graduating high school didn't make things any easier. Life wouldn't be so bad if she had a loving man to come home to after her long shifts. But her baby daddy is anything but loving. For years, she's felt neglected and unloved. She needs a change. She wants freedom and independence. And above all, she wants to be the great, loving, nurturing mother that she never had. Just when she thinks ...

Sixteen-year-old Diamond "Ray-Ray" Jenkins has it made in the shade, until one wrong move by her parents turns their lives upside down. Their secret of taking from the wrong street King in the Trap, Damien Orlando, has now put her in peril. The death of her parents signals an end to Diamond's semi-perfect life, putting her in the hands of evil. Her only salvation is to learn the game, and to put her trust in a kid wearing a hoodie.