African American Fiction Drama

The Wealthy One Noelle thought she was ready to start a new life in Washington, D.C., with Ishmael, but nothing could have prepared her for the unsettling reality of his family’s powerful religious empire. As she’s drawn deeper into their world, secrets begin to unravel, making her question everything—including whether she truly wants to be a part of it. With pressure mounting and their influence creeping into every aspect of her life, even planning her dream wedding feels impossible. After more than a decade away, Ishmael returns home to manage his family’s vast church finances, ...

Have you ever wonder what life is like for a First Lady behind the scenes? Pastor Nigel and First Lady Sandra Brooks have been together for almost a decade. After years of dedication to her husband, children, and ministry, First Lady Brooks is feeling a bit unappreciated and wishes to be seen as more than just a First Lady. She desires to again be the leading lady in her husband’s life. However, she soon discovers that her husband may be holding auditions for her position. After this revelation, something happens that shakes up the Brooks household which leads to secrets that may rock the...

"But We Love Each Other" is a compelling collection of interconnected short stories that dive into the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Set against a gritty urban backdrop, this series follows the lives of unforgettable characters caught in the push and pull of relationships that challenge their beliefs and test their limits. From heart-wrenching confrontations to bittersweet reconciliations, each tale explores the raw emotions and powerful dynamics of those who love fiercely, even when the odds are against them. Perfect for readers who crave drama, tension, and the undeniable ...

Pastor Paul Mitchell is a humble baptist minister who preaches the word of God. China Reynolds is a mega songstress known around the world. David Parks is a talented pro athlete in the sports arena. The three characters must seek out God when their normal lifestyles become disrupted by various trials and tribulations before them.

Detroit Life After 15 Years takes readers on a gripping journey through the tumultuous lives of its characters, set against the backdrop of Detroit's gritty urban landscape. The narrative intertwines personal struggles with intense, high-stakes drama, following the aftermath of a tumultuous marriage, a high-profile murder, and the underworld dealings of its key players. In this gripping installment, Tee navigates the complexities of his dual life—balancing the responsibilities of fatherhood with his involvement in the drug trade. His interactions with Brenda, his enigmatic nanny, add ...

When Candy arrives home from school to find her entire family murdered, she turns to the only one she trusts, her uncle, Joseph "Rock" Barton. Rock's a reclusive hitman and "cleaner" who's been in service to Candy's father for years. He takes her in, and together they vow to avenge the murders. When she turns 18, her plans go into effect as she knocks off all her father's enemies, one by one, going up against some of the most dangerous killers in the game. But has she put her trust in the right hands?

Betrayed, assaulted, and left to be forgotten—she’s coming back to make sure they never forget.

Reverend Sabre Winfrey, Jr., shepherd of the Seven Seals Missionary Baptist Church, believes in God, his own privilege, and enterprise. He owns the barbershop and the radio station, and generally keeps an iron hand on every aspect of society in Dominion, Mississippi. He and his wife, Priscilla, have five boys; the youngest, Emanuel, is called Wonderboy—no one sings prettier, runs as fast, or turns as many heads. But Wonderboy, his father, and all the structures in place that keep them on top are not as righteous as they seem to be.

The streets heat up as rules are broken. No longer are the families all on the same page, now it's every man for themselves. The Best family get's put to the test as they go out on their own in an effort to control it all. You know what they say when you're trying to hold the top spot, everyone starts coming for the Best family the higher up the ladder they go. There are always casualties in war and others are always trying to bring you down from the throne. Only one king will remain to claim it all, which soldiers have what it takes to get the job done is the question at hand.

If you want to get a real headache, try to understand destiny! Understanding destiny is almost as difficult as eluding it. It is obviously attached to you before the foundation of the world. I believe the only thing that is able to change destiny is choice. The question, therefore, would not be what kind of destiny do I have? But, what kind of choices will I make? Wanza Leftwich has done a splendid job of depicting the drama involved in the life of a young woman who has obvious spiritual destiny attached to her. She takes it straight to the major vein - me and my man! She depicts Ebony ...

So many things have made Melanie think that her man has been cheating on her. But time and time again she is proven wrong. After a confrontation with a mystery woman Melanie has found herself questioning her man yet again. This time she gets an immediate answer to her questions. But is that enough to get things back on track? Just as Melanie thinks she has everything figured out some devastating news lands in her lap. Does she have it in her to fight for the love of her life? Or will this be the end of Melanie and Xavier? Xavier has been fighting for Melanie's love since he laid eyes on her...

In high school, Brenda thought Clyde was the man of her dreams. He was older, he had his own money and he was just too fine. The one thing Brenda didn't know about Clyde was that he was a married man. Fast forward to several years later and life with Clyde has gone all to hell. If Clyde isn't beating the hell out of her, he's got her somewhere wagging along with his disrespectful kids. Brenda's only refuge is her job at the run down soul food kitchen, The Chicken Coop. Brenda feels her luck is beginning to change when the ultra mysterious but madly attractive customer, Miguel, walks into ...

Walking away seemed like her only option. Letting go was the one thing he couldn’t do. Sam and AJ have spent the last five years trying to get over their painful breakup. Both have moved on, but neither has fully healed from the wounds of the past. When avoiding one another becomes impossible, fate may once again force them to confront their feelings – feelings they thought no longer existed. Will they continue to fight against gravity’s pull? Or will their worlds once again collide in the final installment of the Free Falling Series?

A chance meeting reshapes the lives of two strangers who soon learn that we don't always choose who we fall in love with; sometimes life chooses for us. Samantha Kelley thinks she's got it all figured out until she literally collides with Anthony "AJ" Hahn one fateful day, forcing her to question whether she's been missing something all along... Him.

The collection contains 12 provocative tales that explore the emotional and mental terrain of a diverse cast of characters, from the innocent to the insane. In each, Jones displays her unflinching ability to dive into the most treacherous of psyches and circumstances: the title story examines the identity and relationship conundrums of a Black man who can pass for white, earning him the name “White Rat” as an infant; “The Women” follows a girl whose mother brings a line of female lovers to live in their home.

As Mustardseed's powers expand, his true adversaries emerge from the shadows! Assassins, witches, and a clone bearing divine origins unite in a shared mission: to obliterate their common foe!

Book 6 Alex and Amari are fated by the heavens - and a Chicago snowstorm - to meet. Find out what happens when two strangers are forced to ride out the storm together. Episode 2 of this AMBW KDRAMA SERIES won’t disappoint. Join us on this rollercoaster ride full of fated encounters, romance, unexpected plot twists, humor, surprise babies, exotic locations, and delicious food. THE COMPLETE AMBW KDRAMA SERIES: Episode 1 - Lengthy Layover: A Valentine's Day Quickie Episode 2 - Island Layover: Chocolate Covered Chopsticks Episode 3 - Seoul Layover: Quick Change of Heart Episode 4 - Missing ...

Inexplicable.

~A short Novelette Teen Love Story Love. Lies. Family Secrets. Nyla West, a shy freshman at James Taylor High, never imagined that a simple "What's up?" from Chase Donovan, the tall and charming basketball star, would turn her world upside down. For Nyla, it was love at first sight—something straight out of a high school daydream. But just as their connection starts heating up, a shocking family secret is revealed: Nyla and Chase are cousins. Their mothers forbid them from seeing each other, but Chase isn't ready to let go. Defiant and determined, he continues to pursue Nyla, pulling her ...

Jackson Bedeau is the leader of a highly skilled and sophisticated crime organization. He desperately wants to find and complete what is dubbed as the “last job” so that he and his team can retire from the street life forever. Unbeknownst to him, his employer Oliver “Ollie” Monk, London’s most notorious crime lord, is made aware of his plans, and begins to mastermind the removal of Jackson and promoting his overly ambitious, money hungry cousin Julius. 12th Ward Police Chief Devin “Finn” Finnegan receives vital information from Oliver to arrest Jackson for the murder of ...