African Urban Fiction

Can two damaged people love one another? Meet Anastasia, a young woman raped by her father and turned on to the unforgiving Chicago streets into the world’s oldest profession. All she has in the world is her baby girl, and a mother that turned a blind eye to the abuse. When she can take no more, she runs away with little money and her daughter in her arms. Milton, or “Gutter” as he’s known in the streets, is a mercenary, drug dealer, boss of a small clique of other damaged souls that he calls family. While moving about in back alleys and darkness in order to kill a man, he runs into...

Synopsis: Jaylena “Jay” Nelson is a woman who has struggled to let go of her past. After falling for the wrong man, it left her struggling both mentally and financially. Working three jobs and living paycheck to paycheck isn’t what she accustomed to, but Jay is determined to never depend on a man or give him her heart ever again. Detrick “Dee” Kyle is NBA royalty. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Detrick is one of the most talented players on the court. He has everything any man could ever want, money, a career he loves, a gorgeous fiancée, and a lifestyle ...

Who is the father of Shaneece's baby, and what's going to happen when the results are revealed? Hype is consumed with shock and guilt over his recently murdered cousin. He desperately needs to escape. If the results confirm he’s the father, it might push him over the edge. Twon's future is riding on these results too. He feels like he’s ready to move forward with Shaneece, but if he's not the father, do they have what it takes to make it? Shaneece wants to be a good mother, but underlying issues are threatening her focus. Can Shaneece push past her pain, or will her problems overtake ...

Drama Queen features Kayla Hopkins, a woman who finds herself in a complicated situation. Kayla is in love with a man, but the matter is complicated by the fact that the man she's in love with isn't the father of her unborn baby. Now she's got some serious juggling to do before all her hopes for the future come crashing down.

The Jacob’s clan is back, and this time, it’s Kashi and Cass’s turn to tell their story. The two youngest Jacobs are ready to give everyone a glimpse inside of their lives, and boy they don’t disappoint. Last time we saw Kashi Jacobs, she was on her way to college and the apple of all of her brothers’ eyes. With Kashi now being in college for almost two years, she has slowly become a woman. Her brothers haven’t taken the time to slow down and notice that she’s all grown up or that she has a huge secret she’s been hiding for more than a year that could tear The Crew apart. ...

Rozalyn McGuay is a simple-minded 15-year-old who thinks life is easy. She quickly realizes that life is a force to be reckoned with once she is abandoned by her mother and forced to live with a father who doesn't want anything to do with her. Seeking love, Rozalyn is pushed into the arms of the baddest boy on the block, Tamar Andrews. He shows her there is a thin line between love and hate. Nothing appears to be strong enough to tear her away from Tamar.

Solomon takes care of his people. All he expects in return is for everyone on his team to remain solid. Anyone who refuses to show loyalty no longer earns his favor, and family is not exempt. Kaori Randall embraces one concept: love and be loved. She is raised by parents and grandparents, who are examples of happy, healthy relationships. Kaori has high expectations when it comes to her own happiness, which makes the failure of her own love life a huge disappointment.

There's an old saying that says everything that look good isn't always good for you. The saying has never rang true in the case of the beautiful Siyah Mills. A chance encounter will cause her to cross paths with the sexy but deadly Kingston "King" Banks. A sexy but ruthless drug kingpin who has the ability to bring the strongest nigga to his knees and break down a woman's very existence. It was lust at first sight when they laid eyes on one another. What was supposed to be a one night stand turned out to be more than Siyah ever bargained for. Kingston takes over not only her body but her ...

A JUICY DRAMA FROM JADE JONES Karlotta thought she had it all when she married the handsome, hood-rich, charismatic Capone. He was everything she wanted in a husband and more, so when he proposed to her a few days before Christmas, she didn’t think twice about saying yes. Karlotta just knew he was the one for her…but that was before things quickly went from sugar to shit—and before she found herself in the arms of his homie, Real. If you're looking for a steamy, holiday-themed tale of lust, love, and lies, then look no further. This African American urban romance will leave you ...

Down to ride 'til the very end was how Sevyn McQueen saw her relationship with Bilal "City" Baker, and no one could tell her differently. Falling in love with him at only fourteen years old, Sevyn knew that with City was where her heart belonged. On those days when she thought she wouldn't make it, he held her down and always found a way. After doing a three-year bid for a robbery gone wrong, Sevyn is back in the arms of City as if she never left. Knowing how deep her love runs for him, City asks her to do the unthinkable, and without a shadow of a doubt, Sevyn agrees. When things go south,...

What does a sixteen-year-old girl do when she falls in love with her boss? She marries him! Milcah Saint Romain was able to escape the crowded house shared with herself, her parents, and eleven siblings. Rebelling against her upbringing, she was able to seduce her boss and live the life she's always dreamed of. Now at 26 Milcah is learning that, a good man, money and a mansion isn't always the easier road when traveling dangerously. The ride or die lifestyle can lead to a jail cell or a coffin. The double life and secret jobs finally catch up to the couple while working a gig. Who is ...

In the gritty urban landscape of Brooklyn, a tale of loyalty and betrayal unfolds, where alliances are tested, and lives hang in balance. Bucktown Hittaz delves into the life of Blood, a fearsome youngster whose unwavering loyalty is put to the ultimate test. Blood, a product of the tough streets of Brooklyn, has always stood by his mentor, Big, a well-respected figure in their neighborhood. But when Big is unjustly incarcerated, Blood finds himself thrust into battle against a ruthless group of old heads led by a notorious gangster, Duke. As Blood fights to protect his mentor’s legacy ...

Just when Camryn and Ace thought the drama was finally over in their lives, Ace finds himself at Camryn’s bedside after an almost tragic situation leaves her in the hospital after she’s seemingly drugged at her graduation party. When it is discovered that Ace’s ex-girlfriend, Mercedes, and his club manager, Malik, along with a bartender are behind the whole incident, Ace is out for revenge against the woman he once loved. Meanwhile, a trip to Cabo, San Lucas, Mexico turns into a summer that Camryn and Ace will never forget, especially when Ace begins talking to Camryn about marriage ...

Michael has been the lead pastor over HSCMBC for the past five years. Before he became a servant of the Lord, Michael’s first love was women. Women have always been a downfall for him. However, when Te’nae strolls inside the church doors by herself with her kids on multiple occasions, Michael is smitten with her. When he sees Te’nae in a dream, he believes it’s a sign from God. God has answered his prayers. He begins pursuing her and develops an obsession. Will the vision he prayed for come to pass? Te’nae joined HSCMBC for the singing and not the drama. As she communes with ...

Kiara Simmons is a beautiful girl from the streets of Harlem. When she starts moving drugs across state lines for her boyfriend Pierre, she becomes his ride-or-die chick. Money is coming in fast, and getting spent even faster, but when Pierre gets busted, and ends up in jail things go bad, and their relationship ends in disaster. With no money to her name Kiara hits rock bottom. After reevaluating her life she vows to never date a drug dealer again, but when a charming, 26 year old Kingpin, by the name of Qualil enters her world, he sweeps her off of her feet, and loves her in a way she's ...

Meet the ladies of Pretty Hustlaz Inc. A high-class escort service, that caters to the most elite and powerful men of Charlotte, NC. From politicians to sports stars, all wish to be placed on PHI's privileged clientele list. Dillon has always had a hustler mentality, and after dropping out of college in her second year, she links up with an old childhood friend and together they form, P.H.I. or Pretty Hustlaz Inc. In this line of business, she sees it all, and can’t help but wonder if what she sees going on behind the closed doors of her mansion, will keep her from fully giving herself to...

After finding out her fiancé of five years has been cheating on her with his stylist, Miami Daniels feels like her life is at standstill. Being a successful medical malpractice attorney and owning her own firm, Miami wants to put all her focus back into her work and running her firm. Miami is adamant about not wanting to waste more years of her life starting over and getting to know someone new after her breakup. While rushing through the airport to her gate for her summer trip to St. Tropez with her best friends Sheena and Allison, Miami bumps into a man. Upset that the man is rude and ...

A Standalone Novel Packed with Romance, Drama, and Heart-Pounding Action! Samiko, a suburban sweetheart, has always played by the rules. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Boss, a member of the notorious Konkwo Mafia Family. Handsome, powerful, and utterly charming, he's everything she's ever dreamed of in a man. The only hitch? She's already committed to someone else—a man who's not willing to let her go without a fight. Meanwhile, Tyffani has been weathering the storm with her boyfriend Brixton for years. Enduring his infidelity and shouldering the blame for his criminal...

There are many ugly things in this world, but Julius Graves is considered one of the ugliest of those things. His Big Lips, Big Nose and Jet Black Skin have always been the perfect recipe for nasty stares, cold shuns, and violent beat downs his entire life. Once Julius moves to a new neighborhood, the torment he thought he escaped gets far worse when he becomes targeted by a menacing crew that’s led by an egomaniac that’s determined to make Julius’ life a living hell! Julius finds refuge in an unlikely ally that sends his life spiraling even more out of control at the cost of losing ...

Chyelle Reed was bred with a backbone of steel. Never thinking that she needed help from anyone, she chose to handle her own issues and suffer in poverty rather than have her hand out for a donation of any kind. She was used to making something out of nothing by the sweat of her brow. A twist in fate brings her face to face with Cloverland's savage, King Kyro. Being one of few people who aren't familiar with Houston's finest, she had no idea the adventure their encounter would take them on. At first, falling for him seemed like a slim-to-none chance. Then, being introduced to the drama from...