American English Fiction

This story began in 2005. The year Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Kanye West dropped Diamonds & the year Barack Obama took office as a US Senator from Illinois. The streets were still eating leftovers from the 90s, and Quiet Money illustrates one of the many couples caught up in the game. Trinity Jones, daughter of a Chicago 80s fly girl and Detroit's biggest Kingpin of the 70s and 80s, is a hopeless romantic. After a devastating breakup, Trinity meets Pharaoh, a local, up and coming dope boy with a never-ending flow of cash, cars, and clothes. After an unexpected robbery, life ...

Porsha and Mooky are best friends whose relationship at times blur the lines of a friend and lover. Mooky is the man in Harlem, and has his sights set on gracefully exiting the dope game before its too late, but when Porsha meets Rain, a charismatic street dude with a mysterious past those sights are put on hold, and Mooky is forced to confront his past indiscretions that could put himself and the people around him in harm's way. The Streets Never Forget is a story of love, deceit, and your past ultimately hunting your future. Mooky, and Porsha take readers on a emotional rollercoaster as ...

Present Day. Things have drastically changed for Trinity Jones. The Gucci, Fendi, and Louie are gone. Life has humbled her. Trinity is raising her son Zion, trying to keep him out of the streets, which is no easy task. Without warning, a surprise visitor places her and her son's life in danger. Quiet Money is a 3 book series.

Things are finally looking up for Kalisha. After so many years of struggle, she finally feels like she has a future to look forward to. The more time she spends with Marquez, the more she can feel herself falling for him. She's actually starting to imagine the possibility of a future between them. It's crazy. They hardly know each other. But it's something that she feels deep inside of her. Marquez enjoys spending time with her. She gives him a break from the chaos swirling around the other parts of his life. But unfortunately, he may not have time for love right now. The walls are closing ...

With a unique style, Noire tantalizes readers with erotic tales and wildly entertaining urban dramas. Featuring one of her most unforgettable characters, Natural Born Liar follows the escapades of Mink LaRue - straight out of Harlem and looking to take a big step up in life. Mink’s got a taste for fine living, and when her resemblance to a missing oil heiress gives her an opportunity to take up residence in a 20-room mansion, you better believe she’s going to jump at the chance.

Tiffany, Tyrisha, and Mezzie all have one thing in common: putting up with men who don't deserve them. While demanding what they're worth, they all end up in a web of deceit, drama, and betrayal.

Bad boys do it better, and nothing else can compare to a thug's love; sweet, ruthlessly unforgiving, and as psychotically insane as it appears, the love feels undeniably real.Ryleigh is a good girl who unwittingly fell in love with a married man. By the time she realized her dilemma it was too late she had been swept up into his magnetism and thug appeal. Ryleigh had invested so much time and love into Aiden that she felt just as much entitlement to him as his wife did. She wasn't a delusional side chick who overstepped her boundaries. She was more than that in all intents and purposes she ...

Jasmine and Eric have an almost perfect relationship, but there's one thing missing—a child. Eric has been begging Jasmine to have his baby for quite some time, but she's hesitant. She enjoys their life as it is and fears that a baby might change their dynamic. Eventually, after much pleading, Jasmine gives in. When their baby arrives, Eric initially helps out, but soon he starts to slack off and eventually walks out, leaving Jasmine to care for the baby alone. Despite his promises to stay involved, Eric becomes distant, forcing Jasmine to constantly reach out for financial support and ...

Sylvia Blackwell has it all, or so she thinks. She and her handsome husband, Garrett, are the epitome of success: an immaculate house of their dreams, a beautiful and talented 17-year-old daughter, flourishing careers, and nearly 20 years of perfectly wedded bliss. Just as they are making plans for their vow renewal celebration, a call in the middle of the night interrupts their picture-perfect lives. Now Sylvia has to deal with the reality of Garrett's dead mistress and a love child she never knew about.

TIERRA … TWON … HYPE … SHANEECE … QUAID … FRIENDS, ENEMIES, OR BOTH? Tierra and Twon are the perfect high school couple, together two years with a rock solid relationship built on friendship and love. Twon wants to take it to the next level, but Tierra is struggling with her desire to please him and her need to stay true to a commitment she’s made to herself. In the middle of this walks Shaneece, the new girl from Connecticut who knows an opportunity when she sees one. She’s ready to take care of Twon’s needs despite her friendship with Tierra, but a delicious bad boy named ...

“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 ...

Toya, Moya & Joya were three beautiful triplets who have a lot going for themselves until a deadly tragedy changes their lives and force them to grow up fast. Who will choose the straight and narrow path? Who will take to the streets and get gully with it? What consequences will they face, collectively, for their individual decisions? One of the sisters becomes the most vicious female the city has ever produced. Will her enemies direct their vengeance strictly at her or will they consider all of the sisters fair game? What lies between a woman's legs is often more lethal than a gun, and ...

Laney was dealt a tough stack of cards early in life. Her pain had made her very strong by the time she met Static, but he is the one that puts her in position and makes her a made woman. Laney digests all the jewels Static drops on her and moves to capitalize off of the position he places her in. But could there be trouble on the horizon? Everything is finally going smooth for Laney when some unexpected news threatens to turn her world into a tsunami. How will Laney react when she finds out that J-ROCK, a person she trusted unwaveringly, is the cause of all of her troubles? Will Laney fold...

Jonas, the only boy in a family of four children, has always been a fighter. From the neighborhood bullies to the stepfather who uses him and his siblings as punching bags, his life has always been one battle after another. When he crosses paths with rogue homicide detective Louis "Lou" Ceavers, he's offered a bargain that will change the course of his life. Detective Ceavers becomes like a guardian angel and surrogate father to Jonas, teaching him the game and guiding him in his quest for power.

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 ...

Brianna and Shan couldn't be more different. From her $1,200 weave to her closet full of Gucci, Prada, and Chanel, Brianna believes that men were born to bankroll her lifestyle. Shan likes to make her own money by working for a living at a men's prison - and prefers Sean John, Baby Phat, and Fubu to Jimmy Choo. Still, despite appearances, Shan and B are sisters where it counts - or so they think....

Finding love in the club wasn't working for Soraya after she dumped her ex for going to jail, so she tries to find love online. Thousands of women have found love with a simple click of the mouse, and she wants to test it out for herself. Just when Soraya thinks that spending hours online looking for a man is a complete waste of time, she finds YoungGucci90's profile. Looking at his hazel eyes in his pictures, she falls in love instantly. Though her roommate is convinced that he's a catfish, Soraya sees him at a concert. Fast romance blossoms and everything seems to be too good to be true.

This AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording of Alison Larkin's best-selling autobiographical novel about an adopted English woman who finds her birth parents and herself in the US is followed by an exclusive interview with the author. In addition to being a best-selling novelist and comedienne, Alison Larkin is also the award-winning narrator of over 200 audiobooks.

Life has a funny way of revealing where you're supposed to be and whether you're on the right path or not. These four people are attempting to maneuver in a world where everything isn't completely black and white. Fiji Dante epitomizes the term "nice girl gone wrong." Fiji is stuck in a violent relationship with her fiancé Carlos and sees no way out. Raising a baby with him just makes matters worse, but when she encounters a street king who vows to save her life, Fiji wonders if the risk is worth it. Fiji wants to try for happiness, but she doesn't want to lose her life in the process. ...

With his drama-filled marriage behind him, Evan Murdoch has finally found happiness with his longtime friend turned fiancee, Leila Hawkins. But when his party boy brother, Terrence, is seriously injured in a car accident, a gossiping press puts the family back in the spotlight. Soon Terrence could face a lawsuit - and much worse if his vengeful half brother, Dante, has his way. Terrence's only bright spot is journalist C. J. Aston - but is she really on his side, or does she have another motive?