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Will the Felon Find a Second Chance Love Seven Years Later? In Cleveland, a former felon fights to reconnect with his long-lost love, reunited after 7 years apart. Meet Jamal, fresh out of prison after a foolish mistake, and Tasha, his childhood sweetheart now engaged to another man. Though the odds are stacked against them, the embers of their passion reignite when Tasha sees the man Jamal has become. As Tasha is torn between her stable fiancé and risking her heart again on Jamal, a dramatic trial ensues. Tasha’s world is turned upside down. At a crossroads, she must choose between a ...

The untimely death of St. Louis kingpin King David has left a vacuum in the underworld. He leaves behind his vast empire to his surviving heirs, David Jr. and Davita. Born barely one year apart, they were raised in very different worlds. Will the family ties that bind keep the families together, or will sex, greed, drugs, and their mothers' divisive ways tear it all to hell, bringing St. Louis down with them? David Jr. and Davita have decisions to make!

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 ...

Lynch mobs, chain gangs, and popular views of black Southern criminals that defined the Jim Crow South are well known. We know less about the role of the urban North in shaping views of race and crime in American society. Chronicling the emergence of deeply embedded notions of black people as a dangerous race of criminals by explicit contrast to working-class whites and European immigrants, this fascinating book reveals the influence such ideas have had on urban development and social policies.

Being in love tends one to be in a battle with the mind and the heart. The mind is telling you all the right things you should do but the heart wants what and who it wants. No matter how wrong it is. Loving the infamous Jayceon Bennett has its perks and pitfalls. Isabella Santos has witnessed the struggle of being his wife and mother of his son. What was once a dream come true has become one big nightmare for Bella. The happiness she longed for has turned into Hell and she's receiving the brunt of all the choices her husband made. Bella is in the fight of her life as she tries to get back ...

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in BBW Looking for Love 2. The walls are closing in on Jevon. He doesn't know who to trust. Or which direction to turn. But he knows one thing: he's got to make things right for Shaniyah and her young son. Shaniyah’s life has been turned upside down. A rich, powerful hustla has promised to upgrade her life in ways she could never imagine. He also wants to step in and be a father to her young son. It sounds too good to be true. But could it actually be real? Breanna is still recovering from the turmoil of the last 24 hours. When she finally leaves the ...

Nobody wants to live a four-year lie. Unfortunately for Dorri, also known as "Bam-Bam", one Facebook post that she wasn't supposed to see brought her entire world crashing around her ankles. Her infamous swinging fist that earned her the nickname Bam-Bam could do nothing for her aching heart. Dèon was as suave and as handsome as they came. This gentleman, however, has a dangerous flipside. By day he's a family man, perfectly balanced as a king. A Bando King. Aside from keeping his family comfortable, Dèon "Coinz" Monroe is stalked and overly loved by a woman he showed a little too much ...

Janessa is dating a former pro football player, Anthony. He has an amazing body, he has financial means and for many women, he would be the ideal catch if it were not for his wandering eye. On the day of her wedding, she has jitters because she's worried some woman, groupie or another scandal may surface due to HIS many infidelities. He has been caught by the media, bloggers and at times, made her the laughing stock of the pro wife and girlfriend community. When it's that time to object at the wedding, her heart briefly finds peace when no one steps forward. Then, without warning, not one ...

**THIS IS A RE-RELEASE** In this New Jersey Love Story spin-off series, we take a ride through the streets of the dirty Jersey, with the heirs to the Jones and Knight throne, as they experience love and everyday life. Thanks to their parents’ hard work and sacrifices, these siblings have always lived the privileged life of luxury houses, cars, and jewels. Meet Malachi Jones… the twenty-four-year-old laid back, ambitious playboy. During the day, he’s an elementary school gym teacher, but at night, he’s a whole different person. Money and women fall on his lap wherever he goes. ...

After the Foam Party,Snoopj and the Goons discovered 3 of the people that killed Shawn-p was arrested With 3 of the people gone,A lot of folks thought the war would end,but Snoopj and the Goons had a different set of plans. Full of twists,turns,and suspense,My Side Of The Story part 2 will have you on the edge of your seat with each page that your turn in this 2nd part of 5 incredible stories. “MY SIDE OF THE STORY” PART 2. TRAPPERS TURNED SHOOTERS 2!!!

**FULL STANDALONE NOVEL** Nikki is a single mother with one child, no parents, and no husband. Working her 9-5 is barely paying the bills, but she can't afford to lose it. When her boss propositions her to sleep with him or lose her job, what can she say but "yes". She can't lose her job. She has a mortgage, car payment, child care expenses, and every day needs. She never expected that a one time "yes", would turn into her turning tricks. Though her bank account is increasing, her morality is slipping away. Mr. Wright has always been about his business. He never made time to have a family ...

This finale is about to be on and popping as your favorite couple is about to be taken through a whirlwind of blackmailers, baby mothers, birth mothers and one bitch ass nigga who’s salty because he never got his cut. They say more money, more problems. This is true. It’s also true when they say with success and happiness comes haters and schemers. No one is to be trusted if they don’t bleed the same blood as you. Now happily married and with successful businesses, Rated R and Jersey have become targets for come ups and revenge. The secret the two of them share has come back to haunt ...

One plus one equals two. You plus me equals we. Carter plus Masters equals betrayal, deceit and even death. Brothers, best friends, and business partners, Xavier Carter and Romeo Masters, are tighter than Lil Kim’s newest face. As the owners of DYMND records, they are two of the wealthiest men in the music industry. Money has never been a problem. That’s until X is betrayed by his wife, Juliet, and best friend, Romeo, in a way that can’t be forgiven. Scorned by the betrayal, X pulls the plug on DYMND records and opens up his own record label, G.O.A.T, leaving Romeo and his family in ...

In this explosive sequel, Lil Pop accompanies Jessica down south to Atlanta, Georgia where she meets up with her brother’s old connect, Pedro, who gifts her with life changing cash owed to her deceased sibling. The exchange goes well, and the two are on their way back to Brooklyn when Lil Pop remembers that he left something behind inside a hotel room he and Jessica were staying in. Rushing back to retrieve his belongings, he, by chance, meets someone that will eventually change his perspective on things. But not before crossing paths with enemy forces, who so happened to be connected to ...

Mama Black Widow tells the tragic story of Otis Tilson, a stunning black drag queen trapped in a cruel queer ghetto underworld. In hopes of escaping the racial bigotry andeconomic injustice of the South, Otis' family journeys north from their plantation to an urban promised land. Once in Chicago, Otis and his siblings become prisoners to a wasteland of violence, crime, prostitution, and rape. This is the gut-wrenching tale of the destruction of a family and the truest portrayal of homosexuality in the ghetto ever told.

2024 Global Book Award Silver Medalist Ghosted. It wasn't the first time—and probably wouldn't be the last. But I'll be damned if I let the same man do it twice. Except...it's him. The one with the dreamy eyes and that deep, rumbling baritone. The man I met ten years ago on a balcony, where one electric conversation felt like the start of everything. I thought he was it. He said he'd call. He didn't. Now he's the CEO of the company launching my fashion line—and I'm the woman who can make or break his brand. We're older. Sharper. But the heat between us? Still dangerous. His eyes still ...

Petagaye, a fierce and resilient young girl, is forced to flee Jamaica after a violent incident, ultimately finding herself in America. The heart of Philadelphia becomes her new home, where she quickly learns that the streets are just as treacherous as those she left behind. In this new city, the Young Mafia—a ruthless gang known for instilling fear—holds sway over many. However, Petagaye remains undeterred by their menacing presence, despite warnings from friends she encounters from Jamaica who have also settled in Philly. As the daughter of a powerful crime lord back home, she carries...

The House of Lies Growing up in a house filled with secrets and betrayal taught Skylar McNeil a valuable lesson. Blood doesn't make you family and living the good life doesn't come easy. With words sweet like honey and calculated moves to make any man surrender to her will, Sky goes from rags to riches by conning, scheming, and scamming her way to the top. She stops at nothing to get what she wants, even if it means double-crossing the only person who has been there for her. Sky meets Jewelz, a young hustler in the streets of the south. She and Jewelz hit it off and partakes in any and ...

Friendship can be hard to find. When these women met in middle school, they had no idea their bond would grow as strong as it did. Now, they are more than friends — they are sisters, and they have vowed to always support one another, no matter what. Their connection is unbreakable. Though life has been far from perfect for any of them, their struggles have brought them closer together. Each had faced her trials and hardships, but none of them could have predicted the challenges the men in their lives would bring. After Pacey Morrison caught her boyfriend of four years with another woman, ...

The fast-paced drama, betrayal, and intrigue continue in the series finale, Mama I'm in Love with a Thug 3. Tyreek’s world is crashing in on him. His brother betrayed him. His ex is trying to babytrap him. And his enemies in the streets are trying to murk everyone close to him. But he's never been the type to sit around and complain. He's ready to grab the strap and get busy. He thought the suburbs would be the perfect place to spend time with Tatiana and her two kids. He never could’ve imagined that danger would follow them there. Tatiana can't help dreaming about what life with Tyreek...