Urban African American

Set in 1950s New Orleans, Little Black Girl Lost is a powerful tale filled with sex, greed, and the explosive political and social climates of an America long gone. Fifteen-year-old beauty Johnnie Wise lives her life devoted to God. But her innocence is shattered when her mother, who has been a prostitute for years, sells Johnnie's body to lecherous insurance man Earl Shamus.

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 ...

Synopsis: Ebb and Bobbi just celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary during the Holidays. They have the picture-perfect family, with their six-year-old daughter Timea and their four-month-old son, Eric. But lately, Bobbi has noticed a change in her husband. Ebb has been coming in late and keeping secrets from her, causing her to question his fidelity. Not to mention, she has an unexpected guest from her past, show up on her doorstep. Will the perfect couple survive the secrets that are haunting their relationship? Valentine Miller was running from love when she left Nashville. ...

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...

After they are in a car accident together, video vixen Paisley Lawrence and gospel singer Warren Cobb are mobbed by media speculation. And if that’s not enough, Warren’s wife has a few questions of her own. With rumors flying and speculation rampant, these two must straighten out their stories before tempers get out of control.

Some marriages may not begin with love. They end with it. Twenty-three-year-old, mild-mannered Jessie could only dream of love and the finer things in life. Her focus was on one thing and one thing only: her mother. Jessie's unwavering support has been especially crucial during her mother's battle with cancer. Whether it's accompanying her to medical appointments, helping with household chores, or simply being a source of strength and encouragement. When the financial burden had become too much, Jessie reached out to her father for assistance. Never in a million years did she think she ...

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 ...

Meet Ni’Yoka Campbell a beautiful young woman in the prime of her life who just happens to be in love with Zuri. He may be the man in the streets but he’s an abusive monster to Yoka at home. A hurtful discovery about Zuri sends Yoka to Miami to be with her best friend Seven. While in route she runs into the infamous Sheikem “Sheik” Shakur. They’re perfect strangers who just happens to save one another’s life unexpectedly. Never in her life has she met a man with a heart of gold like his. But, with everything she’s been through Love is the last thing on her mind. While in Miami...

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 ...

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 ...

Family over everything – that’s the motto in the Carson family, and no matter how life has tried to tear them down, these five brothers always find a way to put family first – but is it all a lie? They present a united front, but each brother has enough lies and secrets to rip the family apart forever. In this first installment, you meet big brother Ace: the glue that holds the brothers together, but even the most noble man can’t say no to temptation. He’s living the dream, but will his happiness last when his “temptation” decides she wants to be his main? Mason is willing to ...

They were just kids when Claudette McPhearson took them all in. Eight of them all together. All different races and ethnic makeups, but she loved them as her own. One woman taught them how to love, trust, and respect one another. She was the only glue that kept them together, the only one they wanted to please and never let down. She had been their light at the end of a long troublesome tunnel - it shined so bright. Then, one dreadful day, it all came to a crashing halt.

In the urban labyrinth of love, THUG: A Ghetto Romance unravels a tale where Tenderness, Heartache, Understanding, and Growth redefine the acronym THUG. Livia Darling, a compassionate elementary school teacher, has her path intertwined with Mega—a mysterious man with a captivating but unconventional life that throws them both into a world of moral conflicts. As their connection deepens, layers of Mega's character emerge, prompting questions of trust. THUG invites readers to witness the transformative power of love, redemption, and the capacity for change. Will love conquer the barriers of...

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.

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.

Chicago’s winters were infamous for being cold but not many people talked about just how cold It got in the hood. Lavish Sanchez knew all to well and learned at a very young age that the city of Chicago didn’t love anyone After her King pen mother and father were killed at her 6th birthday party , she was sent to Texas to live with her grandparents. Lavish grew up unhappy and promiscuous trying to fill the void of losing her parents and being uprooted from where she knew was home. Hungry for the luxurious life she lived as a child, Lavish now 23, sets off to Chicago to strip her way to ...

Dallas always knew Ice was just a thrilling distraction—a reckless escape from the wreckage of her marriage. But the ink on her divorce papers hasn’t even dried before the fallout spirals out of control. With her mother desperate to keep her tethered to a comfortable past, Dallas refuses to surrender to a life dictated by anyone else. Then, everything shifts. One ordinary bus ride changes everything. The connection is electric—effortless, undeniable. Ice sees it too, but something is different this time. He hesitates. Then, without warning, he disappears. Heartbreak collides with fate...

Based on a true story. The Chance Series is the story of Miss Rayqelle Davis, the step daughter of a Chicago police officer, who grows up in a seriously dysfunctional home and turns to the streets as a means of escape.

Making partner at Garrett & Rhem law firm and being engaged to the man she loves has Justice riding on a natural high. But when she opens the newspaper and discovers her fiancé Keith has been living a lie she closes her heart to love. Becoming a Judge becomes the only piece of pie she intends to taste. Against her better judgment she takes on a low profile custody battle for Austin Crews a local detective who is desperately seeking custody of his abandoned twelve year old daughter. Instantly attracted to her, Austin fights his urges as Justice makes it clear she does not get involved with ...

Norah Pettiway spends her life worrying about one person and one person only; herself. After being swooped up by her much older husband and being placed in hip-hop royalty she quickly became acclimated to the world of the finer things with every man, woman and credit card at her whim. One day her insatiable thirst for the finer things takes over and she finds herself not being the main priority of her life. Quickly her life is turned upside down as she finds love for the first time in her life with the hottest up -and -coming rapper in the game who coincidentally is her husband’s ...