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ALL THREE BOOKS IN ONE Parts 1-2 are rereleases. The finale is brand new!! To say that Jersie loved her man, Monroe, or Roe as he was known in the streets was an understatement. Roe was the only man who Jersie had ever intimately known, and with that knowledge, he often took advantage of the love that she had for him. Late nights, ignored text messages, and unanswered phone calls were a constant issue in their failing relationship. Still, Jersie never folded, until she did. When a one-night stand opens her eyes to what real thug loving is, Jersie finds it hard to forget the man who stole ...

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 ...

This national best-seller chronicles the true story of two brothers coming of age in the Henry Horner public housing complex in Chicago. Lafeyette and Pharoah Rivers are 11 and nine years old when the story begins in the summer of 1987. Living with their mother and six siblings, they struggle against grinding poverty, gun violence, gang influences, overzealous police officers, and overburdened and neglectful bureaucracies. Immersed in their lives for two years, Kotlowitz brings us this classic rendering of growing up poor in America’s cities.

Bobbi, Symone and Gia Banner are sisters. They were born to parents with addiction. Bobbi, the oldest is 13. When her parents abandon the girls in squalor as they go out on a drug binge, Bobbi is left with the task of not only providing for her sisters but maintaining the survival of all three. Fearful of being taken into the custody of the state or losing their lives on the mean streets of the west-side of Chicago, Bobbi does everything that she can to keep her family intact. With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Bobbi finds a way to reunite with her sisters after the state ...

THIS EDITION INCLUDES THE FIRST FULL SEASON* In the heart of the hood, where love is as complicated as the streets, and romance and loyalty often collide with the harsh realities of life. Four childhood friends find themselves leaning on one another as they navigate the hard aches of family, finances and relationships. Tammy is feeling the weight of the world as a single mom juggling two kids, all while her baby daddy, Chris, is locked up for what she thought was five months. Only to find out it's much longer and all the bills are past due. Falisha is a curvy sexy hottie who always seems to...

Contains the complete Fold series: Thou Shall Not Run, Thou Shall Not Hide, and Thou Shall Not Fear.

In the Finale of Giving You My Love, questions will be answered, and hearts will definitely be broken. Just when Zaire and Kennedy thought life couldn’t get any better, Monique just had to start trouble by leaving her newborn son on his mother’s doorstep. Monique is on a mission to wreck-havoc in their lives. She refuses to let anyone be happy if she can’t be. While preparing for the birth of their son, taking care of Zaria and trying to better their relationship, can they make it through the whirlwind that Monique has in store for them? Just when we thought Michael had put his foot ...

Meet the gang; Wynn, Daena, Kaiman, and Teion. They’ve been thick as thieves since the third grade and blood couldn’t make them closer. While time seemed to sail by, friendship turned into love, and lust morphed into infatuation. Unbeknownst to the gang, the sins of their parent’s past have created a prowler that’s willing to do anything he can to obtain his heart’s desires; including kill. On the night deemed as a rite of passage for teenagers, tragedy is struck. Leaving everyone wheeling, friendships torn, and lovers scorned. Buckle up, because this two part series is about to ...

A Completed Series And Spin-Off Of Cameron Diana’s life took a roundabout turn when she met Tariq Haddad aka Rico, a suave and devilishly handsome charmer who is every girl's dream and every father's worst nightmare. Although she was all too aware of the risk she was taking by getting involved with a smooth-talking faithless pimp who had an entire harem of women at his beck and call, Diana is powerless against his magnetism and finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into his web of secrets and lies. And now, when she finally realizes the gravity of her decision, it may be too late to ...

Do you hate your significant other’s best friend? If you answered yes then you can relate to Tyrese Thomas who is struggling with the same issue. Tyrese is set to marry his Fiancé Keonna within the next couple months and everything is picture perfect at first glance. Tyrese works at one of the top Real State Agencies in the state of Florida and life is moving along great. However there’s one problem in Tyrese’s life that he can’t seem to solve and that’s getting rid of his fiancé’s flamboyant, feminine, and gay best friend Toni. He feels the same exact same way about Tyrese. ...

Reign thought she found true love when she met Omari, but he proved to be just like every other man from her past. The heart wants what it wants and Reign continues to pursue her dream of being with Omari. When Omari doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to change his ways, Reign finds comfort in another man. When Omari finds out about Reign’s new love interest, he vows to do everything he can to win back her love. However, Reign refuses to rekindle the old flame and ends up in a petrifying predicament when a brief run-in with Omari turns dangerous. Bullet Holes & Broken Hearts is a roller ...

They met. She chose... now, see what happens next. In the final installment of Every Boss Has A Soft Spot, Sasha has to deal with the trauma left by a crazy fling from Ron’s past, but she is determined to overcome her struggles and get back to the person she was before. When the people closest to her start to question the seriousness of her relationship, she doesn’t let their negative opinions change how she feels about Ron and remains by his side. Everything is going well, until she witnesses him in an act that leaves her no choice but to talk away from him. After receiving some ...

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.

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...

In part two of the Gutter series, Milton Seaton AKA Gutter is being investigated by an overzealous detective named Renisha Thompson. She doesn’t just want to arrest Gutter, she wants him in her bed as well. In the meantime, someone has been moving stepped on product out of Gutter’s legal business that he uses to launder his money. Once he finds out who the culprit is, Gutter knows that the family will have to go to war. The street drugs are normally Black’s territory however Gutter doesn’t want Black to go to war with an enemy that he can’t beat. Gutter must wage a street war, ...

Monica Chandler is a successful and brilliant district attorney who lands a job with the opportunity of a lifetime to work for Judge Bryant Jackson in LA. Monica ends up with blood on her hands of her potential boss. Monica is framed for his murder, and no matter what she does to try and escape from her bad luck of being at the right place at the wrong time, she keeps landing herself back in jail. Her beau, Alex Sanchez, has other things in store for Monica as she unravels a conspiracy that will make her seek the desperate of help of her so-called “friends” and Marcus Jones. This whole ...

Raised on the deadly streets of New Orleans, James Johnson is displeased and disheartened by the drug game and the sickness it's inflicting on his race. Unexpectedly, James has befriended America's most wanted and deadliest fugitive, Osama Bin Laden. Now he and Osama have joined forces in an effort to eliminate the nation's drug trade.

Concrete Roses – A Powerful Story of Love, Redemption, and Second Chances 💎 He’s fighting for a new life. She’s sworn off love. But some battles are worth the risk. 💎 After spending years behind bars, Tyrell Johnson is determined to turn his life around. He’s staying clean, keeping his head down, and trying to rebuild the relationships he lost—including the one with his children. But the streets of Dallas aren’t quick to forget, and neither are the people from his past. Enter Evelyn Serrano, a sharp-minded, no-nonsense retired detective who’s seen too many men like Ty ...

Kyrie is devastated when Khelani takes the bullet meant for him, and he's out for blood. In the hospital, Khelani gets some news that neither of them are expecting and for Kyrie, life begins to change. Khelani is still the same stubborn woman that he fell for, and her unwillingness to change frustrates Kyrie to the point of giving up. He's tired of fighting for something that she obviously doesn't want. In the midst of drama with Khelani, a tragedy strikes Kyrie's family that leaves him full of regret and broken. Only time will tell if he will be able to move forward despite all of the ...

The revelation of Xavier's mother-in-law's secrets adds a complicated layer to his marriage. It not only puts pressure on their relationship but also raises questions about trust and loyalty. Xavier must decide whether he can handle the weight of these secrets and if their marriage can withstand the challenges they bring. Will or will he not tell? Jessie learned the true meaning of sacrifice, empathy, and unconditional love fairly quickly. This journey opened her heart and mind to new experiences, and perspectives, and ultimately led her to find a deep and fulfilling love she never expected...