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What would cause a mother to contact a hitman to kill her own children? Some ungrateful bastards. When Martha’s husband dies horrifically, she is forced to care for Zoom, Berry and Dodson alone. And although she does all she can to manage their lives, she grows more unstable by the day. When three unrelated incidents occur, she snaps and loses touch with reality. Sensing that his mother is on the brink of a mental breakdown, Zoom, the oldest of the Bastards, does all he can to control his outrageously trouble prone siblings. That is until secrets of the past impact his future. Funny…...

Years after Ke’ssia quit her father’s Hunter’s Guild, an incident left her without a father and a comatose mother. Back home and iced out of the guild by her brother, Ke’ssia took matters into her own hands. Even if that meant uncovering family secrets and working for the enemy. She didn’t plan on the intense attraction for her vampire boss, who she should be investigating, not picking out outfits that make his mouth water. But everyone has secrets. And some of those secrets are headed straight for Ke’ssia’s blood.

Knight Scott has spent years guarding her heart, haunted by the death of her father and the scars of betrayal. Now a thriving graphic designer, she finds comfort in solitude and her art—until one pivotal moment changes her life forever. When Trent ‘Stix’ Holloway steps in to save her from danger, Knight is shaken yet captivated by the streetwise stranger with a dark past. Stix’s quiet power and unrelenting desire to protect draw her closer, even as her instincts warn her to keep her distance. Born into chaos and hardened by the streets, Stix wrestles with betrayal, guilt, and the ...

Relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, for a fresh start and better opportunities, Cameron believes she's left the drama and nonsense behind in her hometown - but she soon discovers just how wrong she was. Trouble seems to follow Cameron wherever she goes; yet, older and a bit wiser, will she able to make better decisions not only for herself but for her family as well?

The secret is out and the world knows that Farah Cotton was responsible for killing her soul mate's brother. In fear for her life, she must remain off the streets of DC or suffer an evil fate. Luckily Slade, who vows to avenge Knox's death, is tucked away in a cell, although his imprisonment does nothing for her broken heart. Desperate for protection, Farah, Mia, and Shadow take solace with Bones, 2nd in command of The Fold, a group of modern day vampires. When her blood craving increases, she makes risky moves to quench her thirst.

In the heart-stopping thriller "Cowboy Hazard," Blair Oakley, an indomitable search and rescue worker, and her faithful companion, Diamond embark on a perilous mission to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of teenage girls in the eerie woods surrounding a small town. As Blair delves deeper into the chilling mystery, she unearths sinister secrets lurking beneath the town's tranquil facade. With the reluctant help of Maverick, a rugged cowboy renowned for his tracking skills, Blair races against time to follow cryptic clues and unearth the whereabouts of the missing girls. But as ...

They're back like they never left! Rashard is slacking heavily in every department you can name while trying to balance his empire, his family and his women. With graduation so close you can see the stage, one is unsure if Rashard will be in attendance. Armani has it bad as she's tortured daily by a person that hides their identity under a mask and baggy clothing. Right when it's too much to bear, a panic attack sets her free.

Romeo and Desmond moved to Atlanta in hopes of flourishing from the success of their unlawful but prosperous business. Two small time hoodlums turned big time entrepreneurs, these Cali boys are just trying to get it at any and all costs. But when betrayal and greed comes into play, these two friends' very foundation is shaken. Can they stay afloat in spite of it all, or will they lose what they worked so hard to build together?

The Bells and Simmons are family. The Bells, a crime family in New York, have the cocaine market on lock. The Simmons, hailing from the South, reign supreme in heroin. Talks of joining forces are suddenly stalled when family patriarch Guy Simmons is gunned down. Suspicions fly. Jealousy breeds. The body count rises. Guy Simmons has created a legacy he wants to pass on to his two sons, Kevin and Tyquan. However, his womanizing ways have spilled over and jeopardizes all he's worked for.

Thomas Paine claims the title The Father of the American Revolution because of Common Sense, the pro-independence monograph pamphlet he anonymously published on January 10, 1776; the work quickly spread among the literate, and, in three months, sold 120,000 copies throughout the American colonies (with only two million free inhabitants), making it a best-selling work in eighteenth-century America. It is here given a concise metered form suitable for theatrical adaptation and public performance.

Seeing the world in black and white… When Sam Hicks became the first Black attorney in the public defender’s office in Utica, New York, he was stepping into the unknown. Coming from a background marked by poverty, he understood the devastating impact of violent crime on the Black community. With his own struggles with anger and trauma, Sam now faces the daily challenge of defending young Black clients and others who are caught in a cycle of violence and despair on the city streets. As his personal and professional worlds collide, Sam confronts the insidious whispers that Black skin ...

A dark, brooding mansion. A mysterious disappearance and death. Two men vying for the affections of the heroine—or are they? A troubled child in possible danger... Lyssie Daniels wanted to write a gothic novel—not become part of one. An American Gothic is a contemporary romantic suspense with an extra surprise—paragraphs of the gothic novel the lead character is writing begins each chapter, giving you a “story within a story.”

New York City, 1890 Olga Schoon’s father has big plans for her life. Soon, she will be married. In fact, he has found her the perfect match. Olga, however, has no time for love. New York City’s garment factory workers deserve safe and fair working conditions, and as the daughter of one of the city’s most successful factory owners, she is determined to help the cause. Can she navigate her father’s strict expectations while still pursuing her calling? And what happens when her growing feelings for a handsome business associate threaten to destroy everything she’s been striving for? ...

When power, magic, and betrayal collide, survival isn’t just instinct—it’s strategy. Shadows of Miami: A Short Story by Renee Tarot: A Gripping Urban Fantasy of Power, Secrets, and Survival Step into the dark, alluring world of Shadows of Miami, where ancient Yoruba secrets collide with the pulse of a thriving city. Nefah Pantera, a fiercely determined woman with mid-back locs and the ability to shift into a sleek black panther, is on a mission to protect the sacred knowledge of her Nigerian ancestors. But her quest to stop an influential and enigmatic clan, led by the magnetic Jeph ...

The Pretty Kings became the most notorious drug lords in the United States. This is how their reign begins. Bambi and her sisters in law have it all. They are married to brothers of the highly respected Kennedy family, rich and hopelessly in love. As promised, the Kennedy Kings decide to get out of the drug game, after, a one hundred million dollar meeting with The Russians, whom they never met personally. First, the Kings have to return home from LA. But, while in a casino, something so devastating occurs, which their wives witness via video calling that changes the wives lives forever.

Infatuated with the legend of Farah Cotton, told through handwritten books by the late Mooney, Cutie Tudy is determined to find out if Farah really exists. Her search leads her to The Fold during a violent and volatile time. Now on the compound, she is not able to un-see what she discovers and is taken in as a permanent guest. Farah Cotton is miserable and is forced in a relationship with the co-leader of The Fold, Bones, while hiding the feelings that she has for her true love, Slade Baker.

Nature is out to kill her. So is the mafia. Susanna rents a cottage in a tiny town beside a trout stream where she can lick her wounds after quitting a dead-end job. Royce, a small-town businessman who schedules work around when the fish are biting, helps the pretty newcomer learn how small towns operate. Then strangers in black cars with tinted windows show up looking for Susanna. She doesn’t know why they are interested in her but Royce doesn’t like the vibes they give off and vows to protect her. He soon finds himself up against men in black hoodies with murder on their minds as ...

When Trenicka denies completing him with that one magic word, Kaedon is left distraught and wounded like never before. But Trenika has her reasons for running away, one in particular that has haunted her life like a dark plague. That dark plague is Romell, who has mysteriously appeared and begins wreaking havoc all across the city. Determined to repay back those who caused him grief, Romell finds himself in the mist of some very vicious killaz. Battling to save the woman they love, Kaedon and Josh are forced to go against the odds. But to get to Trenika many must die, and hell hath no fury ...

Braelyn and Kai were couple goals - their bond tighter than a vault. Life was good— until temptation came calling in the form the irresistible Sevaughn, whose very presence ignited a fire in Braelyn that made her upcoming nuptials feel like a forgotten dream. One taste too many and Braelyn’s falling deep into an intoxicating web of deception and lust – typical side chick vibes that leave Braelyn torn between the two: the thrill of the forbidden and the comfort of the familiar. Little did she know, her a$$ just might have written a check that her heart isn’t prepared to cash. The ...

On the run from the law, Mayhem seeks refuge in a new city. But what he soon discovers is that New Orleans' hustlers are even grimier than the dudes he left dead in Atlanta. Lines are crossed; friends turn into bitter rivals; and the only certainty in Mayhem's life is death and bloodshed, until he stumbles upon Keedy, a diamond in the hood.