Urban Fiction African American Romance

Dive into the seductive depths of a world where beauty masks danger and secrets lurk in every shadow. High-fashion model Marlowe is the embodiment of beauty and mystery. But beneath the glamorous façade lies a turbulent past, scarred by the trauma of an abusive father and ensnared in the deadly grip of addiction. Amidst the chaos of her own unraveling life, Marlowe's chance encounter with Casper, a captivating and enigmatic bad boy, ignites a spark of unexpected passion. But Casper is no ordinary lover; he exudes a magnetic allure and possesses an irresistible power that could either ...

It could all be so simple but King would rather make it hard. Siyah has had to prove her love for King despite him constantly placing limitations and demands on their relationship. Being the good woman she is Siyah has stood ten toes down. She has been so loyal to King that she takes a charge in order for him to keep his freedom. After serving two years in prison she's released and quickly realizes things are different. King has taken drastic steps to keep his position in the streets. Those same steps has the potential to ruin everything his relationship with Siyah stands for. Sometimes it ...

The House of Lies Growing up in a house filled with secrets and betrayal taught Skylar McNeil a valuable lesson. Blood doesn't make you family and living the good life doesn't come easy. With words sweet like honey and calculated moves to make any man surrender to her will, Sky goes from rags to riches by conning, scheming, and scamming her way to the top. She stops at nothing to get what she wants, even if it means double-crossing the only person who has been there for her. Sky meets Jewelz, a young hustler in the streets of the south. She and Jewelz hit it off and partakes in any and ...

Imagine this… You've planned everything perfectly for your sixth anniversary, hoping to make it a special day. But then your beloved stands you up, leaving you heartbroken and alone at home. Later, your best friend calls with some shocking news—she saw your boyfriend with another woman in his car while she was stopped at a traffic light. In a fit of anger, you grab your trusty bat and arrive at the scene to take out your anger on his car—only to realize later that it wasn't your boyfriend's vehicle after all. The owner happens to be a gorgeous gangsta, and he is pissed.

What happens when you willingly enter a relationship knowing that man belongs to someone else? Do you catch feelings and dream of your future with someone else’s man while you wait for him to leave his girl? Meet Samara and August, two women that quickly forget their roles as the side chick because both of them are determined to become the main chick in Da’Wan’s life. The problem is…Ajai is Da’Wan’s leading lady, and despite the promises he’s made to both of them, Ajai is the only one that holds his heart and who he refers to as wifey. Ajai strongly believes that Da’Wan is ...

A Harlem Kingpin meets a Plus-Sized Single mother. Hood Love is in the air! Life in Harlem has never been easy for Shaniyah. The product of a broken home, she’s always had to fend for herself. And she’s always searched for the love that her parents never gave her. Maybe that’s why she fell into the arms of her trifling baby daddy. He made her promises and sold her big dreams. But he hasn’t delivered on any of them. She works a barely above minimum-wage job. While her baby daddy is in and out of jail and can never hold down steady work. She doesn’t know how much longer she can ...

Zatoria and Onyx’s complicated love story evolved from the anthology, “The Grass Ain’t Always Greener.” What do you do when the man you love doesn’t give you the attention you need? Do you seek what your body craves in the arms of another man? Or, do you remain loyal and weather the storm in hopes that one day…. some day your man steps up his game? Zatoria becomes restless waiting for Onyx to stimulate her mind and her body. When the romance wanes, she realizes she made a mistake by moving in with him. Temptation in the form of a womanizer has Zatoria torn between staying with ...

Major Key Publishing presents its first anthology featuring four authors who are all gifted with the literary genius of penning amazing stories. Loving You Was Not For Me is a collection of drama-filled, urban short stories about any and everything that comes from loving the wrong one.

What would you do if you had no choices? How far would you go to feed your family? Deana Atwood had her reasons for the life she chose. She hit rock bottom early in life, and turned to dancing to support her 12 kids. But life happened… Each day produces a new struggle. Deana rises to the occasion. She has to. She has a family that depends on her. Then life changed… Lies, secrets and betrayals plague her, and those she hold dear. At the root of it all is a torrid past that she has not come to terms with or even spoken on. Lies beget more lies...Secrets beget more secrets… And just when...

Tyler “Peso” Carter known as Presidential Peso to the music industry is really living out his dreams. He got his foot in the door and took off fast. Peso is already being mentioned in conversations with the greatest rappers of all times. With things going great in his career, in his love life and his personal life, Peso decides to leave the streets alone. But will the streets let go of him? Hitta on the other hand has no plans to slow down at all. Even though he gave Peso his blessings to leave the game alone, Hitta is not yet done bleeding the streets. Hitta reconnects with the plug ...

MASK ON… The problem with being fake is that eventually your mask starts to fall and when it does, people around you won’t recognize the person before them. This is what happens to Ember. Ember has had to wear a mask most of her life to not only keep people from getting in but to also keep herself from having her heart crushed into a million pieces. Her first heartbreak didn’t come from a man…it came from her mother Neecee. When Neecee leaves Ember to be raised by her father she builds an ice box around her heart. Eventually she meets her knight and shining armor Iro. Iro is a man ...

Francine Rivers is one of America's favorite romance writers and a bestselling inspirational author. Her many heartfelt novels have won awards and the adoration of fans accross the country. In Redeeming Love, she retells the Biblical story of Hosea, setting it in the 1850s, amidst California's gold country.

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...

After multiple devasting blows to the conglomerate Yaz, Aminah, Milcah, Tiffani, and Hadiyah decide to take a much-needed break to focus on family and their separate businesses. But that isn't always as easy as it sounds. Tiffani tries to regain her footing after being exposed. Milcah proves blood is thicker than water even if you're not blood-related. Yazmeen is on a peaceful path. Aminah is holding down her family once again without recognition. Hadiyah's detective skills shock Amir. The Conglomerate isn't dead; they are just on life support.

Nazir appearing out of nowhere leaves everyone speechless, well not everyone. Someone in the crew knew. Can Nikki forgive Nazir for putting her through the worst pain of her life and live happily ever after? Deedee, also known as Kiya, can’t seem to catch a break. The man she loves is in jail, all because she talked to the very person Dozer told her not to. Will Dozer forgive her after all the shit they’ve been through, or will he decide they’re better off not being together? Fizz and Riah had so many ups and downs. As soon as they get up, someone brings them right back down, only ...

The dramatic series finale is finally here! It's about to pop off in the hospital. Jayla's baby daddy is on a crash-out mission. He knows he's a dead man walking. And he's determined to take out as many people with him as possible. In particular, Jayla. The only person who can save her is Drako. But he's got so many problems of his own to deal with. By the time he gets there, it might be too late. The last few weeks of their roller coaster, whirlwind romance have been full of twists and turns. But things are about to get even crazier in the season finale. Get lost in the pages of this BBW-...

When Chris goes to confront Kaine, he has no idea that Kaine would make a discovery that causes things to get deadly. After Treasure’s two love lives collide in the worst way, she is left figuring out what the right decision is to make involving her heart. Coco is still fueled by anger and on her payback tour when she runs into a fun piece of revenge who is one of Deion’s homeboys. As love is being formed between a few people, enemies are being made between others making Atlanta a dangerous place for everyone involved. Will love win in the end or will the secrets amongst the city block ...

In the final episode, LaLa finds herself in the land of the beautiful people with a bounty on her head. With her family intact and in tow, LaLa proves to her new employer why she deserves to be the QueenPin of the West. Life in Los Angeles reveals Leilani's real roots, strengths, and determination, but the dangers of her new lifestyle close in on her. Will this new family of five navigate the fiery hells of LA, or will they burn to a crisp in the constant untamed blaze?

BOOK 3 IS NOW AVAILABLE. The war between the truth and street justice continues.

In the second installment of Every Boss Has A Soft Spot, Sasha is torn between a man that is willing to be her everything and a man that’s unwilling to commit to her. Trying to get over Ron’s rejection of her, Sasha comes to the conclusion that she needs to move on. Once she starts seeing Shawn in a different light, she realizes that maybe he has been the one for her all along. Just when she thinks she has finally gotten Ron out of her system, he comes storming back into her life, confusing her once again. After the accident, Ron continues to live his life as he sees fit, only ...