African Urban

Lady, a young woman with dreams bigger than the Polo Grounds Towers projects in Harlem, New York she calls home, finds herself drawn to the charismatic Drac. Their connection is undeniable, but their love story unfolds against the backdrop of a brutal criminal underworld. When Drac takes over the notorious DuPont crime family, Lady is thrust into a world of violence, power struggles, and dangerous loyalties. Drac’s leadership is challenged by his ambitious cousin, igniting a bitter rivalry that threatens to tear the family apart. When Drac is incarcerated, Lady steps out of the shadows ...

Legacy Myle’s life takes a dark turn when her mother, desperate to pay off debt, sells her to a ruthless pimp entangled in the world of drugs. Thrust into the unforgiving streets, Legacy quickly learns that the price of survival is steep and trust is a rare commodity. Betrayed and broken, she struggles to find her place in a game where everything comes at a cost. But when she meets Saint — a man who sees beyond her scars and offers her the security she's been denied — Legacy begins to question her path. Can Saint Clark love heal the wounds of her past, or will the shadows of her ...

**FULL STANDALONE NOVEL** It’s easy when I’m up. But can you hold me down? Everyone wants to be in your circle when you’re up. But who’s going to be in your corner when you get knocked down? Alissa Turner knew when she met Heavy, that he had everything she needed to get out of the terrible situation she was living in. So, she stuck it out and played her position, so she could become his main girl. Four years later, she had it all and as long as he kept the money rolling in, she’d continue to ride with him. Even if she wasn’t his only one. Chael “Heavy” Meeks was enjoying all...

“The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.” – Saadi Bolen Daymond I owe this quiet life with my dog and music to my big brother, Melo. So when he wants to borrow my jazz club for a strip show, I have no choice but to comply. I refuse to fraternize with his peacocking guest of honor, but then I meet his sister, Kassia James. A sinful urge awakens in me the moment I discover the scars she hides behind dark sunglasses. Melo promised me anything in return for one night to defile my club. Now I need it to make one of my own. To her. Kassia James The only love of ...

Love ain't simple. Loyalty ain't free. And the past? It never really stays buried. Pleasure’s trying to walk away from the streets that built her—but the weight of old choices keeps pulling her back. Bull's rebuilding his empire brick by brick, but one wrong move could send it all crashing down. Holland swore she’d never look back, but life has a funny way of forcing you to face what you ran from. And Auto? He’s caught between who he was and who he's trying to become—with love and loss battling for space in his chest. In this high-stakes sequel, trust is fragile, the blocks stay ...

After the death of her father at age eight, Marvelous “Marvel” Stephens, was uprooted from her home to be raised by her father’s parents. As much as she adored her grandparents, her own need for companionship developed as the only child in the household. That all changed when troubled ten-year-old, D'usse “Duce” Phelps, and his uncle moved down the street. From the first point of contact, their friendship took off, causing the two to be inseparable. What seemed like an odd pairing to everyone was a match made for them. Marvel has always been aware of D'usse’s troubled upbringing...

Imagine meeting the man of your dreams in the form of a Mob Boss. That's exactly what happens when the beautiful plus sized British Bryant crosses paths with the Boss of the Demonte Crime Family. Don Corleone is ruthless yet gentle when it comes to British. From the moment he laid eyes on her he became obsessed with getting to know her better and bringing her into his world. Meanwhile British can't accept that he wants a girl like her. In her opinion men don't go for big girls like her but Corleone will show her why she's the chosen one and weight don't mean nothing to him. Corleone's ...

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 ...

Former "player" Terrell thinks he's got it going on. Then the past comes calling, and suddenly his best prospects are endangered.

What happens when you were born for the streets.... Exposed to poverty, bad choices and hardships early on... Portia Parker knows all to well. Her drug addicted, trigger happy mother caused scars that never healed. And just when she thought life had nothing wonderful to give... Just when she had sunk as low as a woman could... The love of her life, a kingpin named Miles Murphy, enters and changes her life! The only problem is he's the city's biggest dealer!<\i> Miles Murphy is a notorious kingpin with a notorious reputation. He swoops in like a hero and saves Portia, showering her with love...

At first, med student Misty Heiress just wants to help. With her cousin Jillian in constant pain, and the doctor refusing to prescribe, Misty steals opioids from the Virginia Beach pharmacy where she works. But when Jillian starts reselling them to local dealers and gets big money, Misty grabs an unbelievable opportunity to get out of crushing debt. Soon Misty's boss, Sanjay, learns the truth and wants in. In no time, their illegal business dominates the street - and racks up a fortune. But when demand quickly outstrips supply, Sanjay way overplays his hand - and the Feds come calling.

The year is 2008, 3 years after Trinity and Pharaoh's reign as the new street royalty. As the first lady of The Kingdom, Trinity has to not only dodge bullets but knives in her back by those closest to her. King Pharaoh protects his family at all costs, even if he single-handedly murders every enemy he has. With secrets mounting, the year not only ends with the first Black president but the first Black drug cartel, both hailing from Chicago. Quiet Money is a 3 book series.

Carlton “Big-Carl” Watts made his name in the streets by robbing and terrorizing drug dealers in order to provide for his family. That is, until he was murdered by a close friend. Leaving his wife to raise their two sons, ‘Champ and Mook’, alone in a poverty-stricken environment where only the strong survive. After their father's untimely demise, brothers, Champ and Mook, find themselves knee-deep in street life at very young ages. Burdened with the pressures of providing for their family as well as living up to the ruthless legacy their father left behind, they decide to dive head-...

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.

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!

Nobody ever gave Jamil Rock anything - much less hope. To survive a rough home life and one bad break after another, he became his hood's most successful drug dealer. With loyal friends at his back, Jamil coolly takes care of business and never thinks too far ahead - until Gia Ellis walks into his life. Suddenly, ruling the streets is nothing compared to the instant heat, and alluringly innocent aura, Jamil can't resist....

Meet Kateevah Knight! A beautiful BBW who is living life on her terms. Her life path will change drastically when she agrees to a one-night stand with a perfect stranger by the name of Draylon Prince. After their encounter she never thinks she will see the man who took her virginity and left a piece of his love with her. Latasia is Kateevah’s best friend. She’s every man’s BBW sexual fantasy come true. Never the one to be insecure or care what anyone thinks. She’ll find herself sexually seduced and caught up with Dayvion “Horse” Prince! His toxic nature will have them clashing ...

What good is an empire when the king gets sentenced to prison? The answer is… it’s as good as the queen who is willing to hold it down. Amina was comfortable sitting pretty as the princess of the streets, but when her man has to do a bid, she does what she has to do for herself, her man, and her child. She takes his empire and turns it to gold. Now inching toward millions, she is faced with how ugly the streets can be. People die and loyalty is tested, launching her life into chaos, but holding everything together until her man touches down is a must, and she will do it by any means ...

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

A few girls from around the way are trying to find their way through life. Some friends are more real than others, so you have to watch the company you keep. Twenty-one-year-old Gianna Draymond has already endured a lot of heartache and pain. Bettering herself is her ultimate goal. Who would have thought she'd find love in Detroit’s most honorable Drug lord when dating wasn't even on her mind? This particular guy showed her that men with character still existed. He was just what she needed. He was tall, funny, caring, handsome with a cute smile and a lot of swag and drip. He indeed was ...