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The Sweetest Thing I've Known by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter ten years in an ugly relationship, Choyce is finally free. Not only is she free, but she's also caught the eye of her new neighbor's grandson. He's everything her ex wasn’t and everything she’s ever wanted.Plus, he comes with a gregarious, loving family that is all too eager to bring Choyce into the fold... -
![Better Than Your Ex: Young and Stony by K.C. Mills]()
Better Than Your Ex: Young and Stony by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDonovan Barron aka Young is Southside to the heart, and nothing can change that, not even an NBA career. Refusing to conform has led to Young being dubbed as "Atlanta's Bad boy." Living lowkey and making money are his only priorities until he is forced to switch it up... -
![A Boss Gave Me the Best Love by Antoinette Sherell]()
A Boss Gave Me the Best Love by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSupreme Boss has sworn off love. After witnessing his fiancée’s death and being left alone to raise his daughter, falling in love again is the last thing on his mind. However, when a total stranger risks her life to help him, he finds himself enthralled with the beauty who swooped in to save the day. Sova Blow is fed up with love... -
![Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Jareau Family Wedding by Kimberly Brown]()
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Jareau Family Wedding by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeartbreak birthed a beautiful love story.When Jamison Jareau hired a nanny, he wasn't expecting to fall in love. The moment Aleviyah Sandifer entered his home, his world was forever changed. Try as he might, he just couldn't fight his attraction. Forced to finally confront his grief over losing his wife, Jamison found an unexpected happiness with Aleviyah... -
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![Love So Dangerous by Diamond Johnson]()
Love So Dangerous by Diamond Johnson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHeaven Lyons is her name and she used to be the sweetest girl. Heaven was raised in a two-parent household with two very religious parents, and her father was also a well- known pastor in Miami, Florida. This was a young girl who had perfect attendance through all her years of school, always brought home straight A’s, and was always student of the month... -
![The Westmorelands books 11-15 by Brenda Jackson]()
The Westmorelands books 11-15 by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling author Brenda Jackson's brings you five more stories in the Westmorelands saga, now available in one convenient download! This bundle includes books eleven through fifteen of the series: Spencer's Forbidden Passion, Taming Clint Westmoreland, Cole's Red-Hot Pursuit, Quade's Babies, and Tall, Dark.. -
![I Should've Chosen You by Chelsea Maria]()
I Should've Chosen You by Chelsea Maria
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Love is blind, and it will take over your mind. What you think is love, is truly not. You need to elevate and find." - Eve No one knew more about love than Capone Elliott. Since a little girl dressing up in her princess dresses and wearing her mothers' heels, she knew that falling in love with Prince Charming was in her destiny... -
![Every Love Story is Beautiful, But Ours is Hood by Jessica Watkins]()
Every Love Story is Beautiful, But Ours is Hood by Jessica Watkins
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom birth, the Savage brothers were taught by their father, Deuce, that life is like a sandwich; any way you flip it, the bread comes first. They were taught to get money, not fall in love, so they left a wreckage of broken hearts on their road to getting money. Yet, now, as mature men, they realize that you’re not rich until you have something that money can’t buy... -
![Campus Chronicles: Kamaria & Kyree's Story by Cion Lee]()
Campus Chronicles: Kamaria & Kyree's Story by Cion Lee
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKamaria Laurent has spent majority of her college career flying under the radar. As a plus sized girl who's always faced criticism from her peers and family, all she wants to do is stay out the way and get her degree. That all changes when she meets Mr. Popularity himself, Kyree Pierre. Kyree has had the opposite college experience from Kamaria... -
![Come Into The Out Now by Mel Dau]()
Come Into The Out Now by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagdeline “Maggie” James Carson has lived a life of isolation. After tragedy strikes in her teen years, she views the world in a different light that is a definite shade of blackish grey. Even in her isolation she is a star admired by many. Will one admirer win her admiration, or will she slam the door in the face of potential love?Jamison Justin Christianson Jr... -
![The Heart of Him by Iris Bolling]()
The Heart of Him by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJames Brooks, the campaign manager for Attorney General hopeful JD Harrison finds himself reluctantly falling for Ashley Harrison, sister to the candidate. As the two become more attracted to each other, their past love interests emerge and threaten to destroy what appears to be a sex-driven relationship. James has hidden his family ties from Ashley and his friends for reasons of his own... -
![Keyshia and Cashmere 3: The Finale by Karma Monae]()
Keyshia and Cashmere 3: The Finale by Karma Monae
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPart Three picks up right where it left off. With Cashmere back in the building after being hit with a Probation Violation and Prince heading in to start his sentencing, things can’t seem to get any lower. Still in all, Bree is determined to hold her man down no matter how long it is... -
![Stranger In My Eyes: Book 5 of The Underworld by Nako]()
Stranger In My Eyes: Book 5 of The Underworld by Nako
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Book 5 of The Underworld, NAKO takes you deep into the life of Lauren “Lo” Howard, known as the Mother Theresa of the criminal organization. Lauren is often misunderstood but is unconcerned because the only opinion that matters to her is God... -
![Skye by D. Camille]()
Skye by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“To love the king is not bad, but a king who loves you is better.” ~ Wolof proverb Skye Parker is the only daughter of the Sun God and his Moon. She is also a woman of many talents… A Princess, an Heir, a designer, and a beautiful woman who is confident in who she is…and has no problem going after what she wants. Skye finds exactly what she wants in the form of the new U.S... -
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![Reindeer Games: An Impromptu Seduction Holiday Edition by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
Reindeer Games: An Impromptu Seduction Holiday Edition by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen sporadic messages pop up all over the city of Chicago, London Valentine knows her husband is up to something--and in the holiday spirit, she is all in for whatever he has in store.Note: This is a follow-up story to Impromptu Seduction. I encourage you to read that book first before reading Reindeer Games... -
![Keyshia and Cashmere 2: A Jersey Hood Love by Karma Monae]()
Keyshia and Cashmere 2: A Jersey Hood Love by Karma Monae
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe crew is back!!!!!After the ending of part one there were a lot of unanswered questions. With Eyshia missing, and the crew all on edge, Ru is ready to paint the city red until he finds out who took his sister... -
![Young, Rich and Black by Nia Forrester]()
Young, Rich and Black by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Chris “Deuce” Scaife, Jr. and the campus revolutionary, Zora Diallo have an unexpected and powerful encounter just before winter break, no one could have been more surprised than they were. While they’re home for the holiday, what started as a temporary fling continues and strengthens...Categorized as:
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![Liberated: An Erotic Short by Kimberly Brown]()
Liberated: An Erotic Short by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuinnen Moses is grasping for freedom.Growing up with a father who viewed submission as a form of controlled love, she promises herself she would never end up like her mother. After abruptly breaking off her engagement to a man measuring up to be every bit of her misogynistic father, Quinnen finds herself in Tahiti with her best friend, Cherry, celebrating the honeymoon without the wedding... -
![Take a Chance on Me by D. A. Young]()
Take a Chance on Me by D. A. Young
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsked by his sister Georgina to find her old friend Annabelle Gaines, Graham Carlton becomes fascinated with the woman in the photo. Obsessed with finding her, ensuring her safe return, but most importantly, claiming her as his own. Annabelle has been on the run from one man’s brutality and never expected to find a savior in another... -
![She Chose Him, He Chose Me by Loryn Landon]()
She Chose Him, He Chose Me by Loryn Landon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs it possible to move on once you have lost the love of your life? That’s the question that Misha was harshly confronted with when she lost the love of her life Emmett just a month before their wedding. In an instant her world was rocked and life as she once knew changed drastically... -
![Ours for Hours by B. Love]()
Ours for Hours by B. Love
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor Raffiel and Monroe, both life and love are crumbling underneath them. When they meet, their similarities motivate them to rebuild their foundations. To do that together, they must first release old ambitions and reservations... -
![A Billionaire For Christmas : Z’yera & Kaso by Koya]()
A Billionaire For Christmas : Z’yera & Kaso by Koya
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Work ain’t honest, but it pays the bills” are words that Z’yera Brunson lives by, doing what she has to make sure her and her family survive. With her focus set on solely making sure her family has the best life and the trauma of her past relationship, Z’yera has very little time for romance at all... -
![Official Girl 2 by Charmanie Saquea, Fezzan3]()
Official Girl 2 by Charmanie Saquea, Fezzan3
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNeicey and Mykell are back but unfortunately, they are not together this time. Tired of Mykell not being able to stay committed to her, Neicey moves on with Kamil. Everything seems to be going good in her world except for the fact that Mykell refuses to let Neicey go and will do whatever it takes to get his girl back... -
![Someone She Loved by B. Love]()
Someone She Loved by B. Love
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Whitmore sisters, Natalia, Aria, and Sofia have had their fair share of trauma and drama when it comes to the men they love and their temporary fill-ins. Each sister has experienced love in a fatal way, and each time, just because it seemed over, didn’t mean it quite was... -
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![Best You Ever Had by Monica Walters]()
Best You Ever Had by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYour past doesn’t define your present. That’s a mantra that Colson Crook lives by and for very good reason. The odds were stacked against him from his birth to a single mother in a low-income area of Port Arthur, Texas. He’d succumbed to the odds on more than one occasion, but now he is living the life he is destined to live... -
![She Chose HIm, He Chose Me 2 by Loryn Landon]()
She Chose HIm, He Chose Me 2 by Loryn Landon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe finale picks up right where the first book left off as the plot thickens and the drama continues to unfold in the final installment of She Chose Him, He Chose Me 2.Misha is still trying to adjust to all the changes that has taken place as she struggles with all the new drama that is constantly coming her way... -
![Official Girl 3 by Charmanie Saquea]()
Official Girl 3 by Charmanie Saquea
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe crew is back! A miracle has happened and Neicey is back but the only thing is, she’s fighting for her life and the doctors don’t know when or if she’ll wake up. Kamil and Olivia are still on the loose and the only thing on Mykell’s mind is murder... -
![Seducing the Boss Lady by Sharon C. Cooper]()
Seducing the Boss Lady by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaster electrician, Peyton Jenkins, is tired of being the responsible Jenkins’ girl. She’s ready to hand over the reins of the family business for a chance to live life and find love. However, fear of getting hurt again keeps her from letting down her guard. That is until her world intersects with bad-boy, Michael Cutter. Their sparks ignite a passion that can’t be denied... -
![Heart of Stone by Vivian Rose Lee]()
Heart of Stone by Vivian Rose Lee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRebecca Hudson finally had her life all mapped out after surviving a kidnapping and gunshot injury, or so she thought. Full of vigor and enthusiasm, she returned to her hometown only to find an ailing mother and two devious and unscrupulous sisters. A few weeks later she is at their mercy, planning a funeral, unemployed and harboring an unexpected surprise... -
![My Heart Is A Fool Too by BriAnn Danae]()
My Heart Is A Fool Too by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Because men’s hearts are foolish, too.” For as long as he could remember, the friendship between Lee and Demir is one he cherished more than anything in this world. Losing her once to a man who didn’t know her worth had Demir on edge. Losing her for good completely pushed him off it... -
![Transformation: The Metamorphosis Series Book Three by Bailey West]()
Transformation: The Metamorphosis Series Book Three by Bailey West
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFormer NBA star Zechariah Aldaine's world shatters with a career-ending injury, leaving him to navigate a life outside the basketball court's spotlight. Known for his competitive spirit and charismatic presence, Zec now faces the challenge of finding purpose in a world where he's no longer the star player... -
![Kings Surrender by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato]()
Kings Surrender by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world where love seems like a distant dream, Zarah King has built an empire on her own terms. As the owner of a thriving resort, she’s a force to be reckoned with—strong, independent, and fiercely guarded. Haunted by memories of her father and the disappointments of past relationships, Zarah has convinced herself that men are incapable of true love and commitment... -
![Heaven Sent by Rochelle Alers]()
Heaven Sent by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBETWEEN DANGER AND DESIRE With her half-brother serving time in an American prison for a crime he didn't commit, Serena Morris-Vega returned to her childhood home of Costa Rica to help her influential stepfather obtain his freedom... -
![Pleasured by a Donovan by A.C. Arthur]()
Pleasured by a Donovan by A.C. Arthur
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dangerous Donovan. Benjamin Donovan is one of Las Vegas’s top defense attorneys, his dynamic and debonair personality winning kudos in the courtroom, while breaking hearts in the process. But Ben draws the line at going against his ethics, except when those ethics lead a line of murder directly to his door. And the woman that steals his heart... -
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![Kitty-Kitty, Bang-Bang: A Novel by Cairo]()
Kitty-Kitty, Bang-Bang: A Novel by Cairo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith murder, mayhem and hot sex, Kitty-Kitty, Bang-Bang is a wickedly delicious sequel to The Kat Trap. It was her cutthroat ambition and ruthlessness that got Katrina—or Kat for short, out of the hood and on top of her game. Once a murderer on a seductive prowl with two missions in mind—satisfying her insatiable libido and killing unsuspecting marks—Katrina has lain down her guns... -
![Negotiating for Love by Sharon C. Cooper]()
Negotiating for Love by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaster carpenter, Martina “MJ” Jenkins, has built plenty of structures in her day, but none as sturdy as the walls she’s built around her heart. After crossing paths with a sexy U.S. Senator, with gorgeous brown eyes and a seductive smile, her resolve to stay unattached crumbles. Martina is determined to steer clear, but the Senator’s kisses are too delicious to resist. Third generation U.S... -
![Love Me For Christmas by B. Love]()
Love Me For Christmas by B. Love
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when the city’s most successful matchmaker fails at securing her own love? Her best friend takes matters into her own hands – even if just for the Christmas holiday! Giselle has always had a knack for bringing two souls together, however, she’s been blind to the needs of her own soul... -
![Count On This by Niobia Bryant]()
Count On This by Niobia Bryant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a sequel to the ever-popular "CAN'T GET NEXT TO YOU," wild and adventurous April Dutton flies off to Las Vegas for a weekend of fun and games, and is swept off her feet by the dashing and handsome Alexander "Lex" Macmillan. Caught up in a whirlwind romance, the two lovebirds get hitched... -
![My Kind of Girl by Candace Shaw]()
My Kind of Girl by Candace Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDr. Sean Arrington loves his family, patients, and the ladies. With no interest in settling down with one woman, he dates women—who like him—just want to have fun with no commitment and no strings attached—unless they like being tied up. Literally. However, when he lands his eyes on the cute-dimpled, quirky botanist Traci Reed, something tugs at his heart and he figures rules can be broken... -
![Hawthorne Family Series by Delaney Diamond]()
Hawthorne Family Series by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE TEMPTATION OF A GOOD MAN Can true love be found after one night of passion? Celeste Burton goes out with her girlfriends to celebrate turning thirty and winds up spending an unforgettable night with the man of her dreams. One week later, as a favor, she attends a wedding with a friend as his date and is shocked when she sees Roarke again. Roarke Hawthorne despises cheating... -
![Main Agenda by Brenda Jackson]()
Main Agenda by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis sexy short story, previously released in Welcome to Leo's and Some Like It Hot, is now exclusively in e-book from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! Lincoln Corbain still remembers the "spring-break fling" he shared with Raven Anderson. During the week they spent on Daytona Beach, they shared mind-blowing and unforgettable nights of passion... -
![Chase by Katie Dowe]()
Chase by Katie Dowe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy plus size romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club. Vivacious Glenna runs a cozy inn in the tiny town of Coral Lakes. She takes pride in her work to make sure her guests have a great time in the mountain town... -
![Husband for Sale by B.M. Hardin]()
Husband for Sale by B.M. Hardin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow much is your husband “worth” to you?Nema has the perfect husband.But maybe he’s too perfect and better for someone else.Her personal unhappiness causes her to push and push, until one day, her husband is gone.But little does he know…he needs Nema’s permission to move on.Jealousy causes Nema to realize that she possesses something more precious than gold.She has the man of every woman’s dream... -
![Between Brothers by Brenda Barrett]()
Between Brothers by Brenda Barrett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Wiley family was unconventional. Joseph Wiley married Jennifer because he needed money and he kept his girlfriend Hannah because of love. And in the interim three boys were born to his wife and three to his mistress.Six sons later, Joseph was realizing that his family life was too complicated; he needed a simpler solution for his sanity... -
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![Trust Me by Farrah Rochon]()
Trust Me by Farrah Rochon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrust doesn't always come easy... As the maverick of the New Orleans City Council, Mackenna Arnold has spent the last four years dismantling the council’s “politics as usual” mentality. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Mack now has her sights set on an even bigger prize: the mayor’s office. But only when the time is right... -
![Proposal for Love by Sharon C. Cooper]()
Proposal for Love by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNathaniel Jenkins-Moore never allows romantic entanglements to get in the way of running Jenkins & Sons Construction. That is until the woman who ripped out his heart crashes back into his life. She wants to leave the past in the past, and though Nate knows a thing or two about rebuilding strong foundations, her betrayal still haunts him. He can’t forget. He won’t forgive... -
![Dutch III: International Gangster by Teri Woods]()
Dutch III: International Gangster by Teri Woods
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's one month before Dutch's trial for what the media has deemed "the Month of Murder," Roc and Angel are locked up, and Craze is now the commander in charge. After coming into contact with Joseph Odouwo, Kazami's very rich and powerful relative, Craze is immediately on alert. However, Odouwo has other plans that may put all of their lives at risk... -
![King Pin Wifeys by K. Elliott]()
King Pin Wifeys by K. Elliott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLani, Starr and Jada are girlfriends to some of Atlanta's biggest drug dealers but they are friends. Proceeds from drug dealing allow them to live a fabulous lifestyle. But all is not great in the land of milk and honey. In this first segment, Starr finds out a secret her boyfriend Trey has been hiding... -
![Gettin' Merry by Beverly Jenkins, Francis Ray]()
Gettin' Merry by Beverly Jenkins, Francis Ray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour of today's hottest romance writers invite you to come home for the holidays, where the spicy smells from the kitchen, the warm embrace of family, and the gifts of Kwanzaa are just the beginning of a magical season filled with true love and sensual delights...Be careful what you wish for... -
![Mr. Satisfaction by Brenda Jackson, Delilah Dawson]()
Mr. Satisfaction by Brenda Jackson, Delilah Dawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExtreme Satisfaction by Brenda Jackson Successful financial adviser Cathleen McAlister has worked hard to achieve what she considers the perfect life. There isn't much else she could possibly want . . . except the man who got away while she was climbing the ladder of success...
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