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She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEver since Draylah Omari was sixteen years old, it seemed like life had only dealt her a bad hand. Tragedies and betrayal have taken the people she loved most, including her best friend of over a decade, Glory. After finding out her boyfriend Lue, who was once her savior, is nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing, Draylah decides to lock her heart up and focus only on her half finished brow bar... -
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She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 2 by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRicky AK has never been one to shout threats and not pull through. The heartless gangsta has also never been one to take being threatened lightly. When faced with a problem that could ruin the relationship he has built with Draylah, Ricky AK takes extreme measures to make it all go away... -
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Saving Sunflower (The Sun) by Rae Lyse
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDominic DeBlanc is a wayward street hustler and part-time rapper constantly running from a past that haunts him. With a bleak outlook on life, he finds himself teetering between two worlds—a seedy one where he’s not guaranteed to see his twenty-second birthday and a promising one that might bring him recognition for his talent... -
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Unexpected Challenges by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLenox Luke is the unpredictable brother in the Luke clan. Dubbed as the wild child and irresponsible younger sibling, he's perfectly content enjoying the privilege of all the beautiful women who catch his eye. Love is not on the radar or so he thinks.Sometimes all it takes to find your way is a little motivation... -
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Ledge by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeautiful disaster. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of her. Who hurt you? The first question comes to mind when I open my mouth to greet her. Although it wasn’t the easiest to reach, I knew her heart was pure . Gentle to the touch yet stubborn as a bull, she made it hard to resist her. Unintentionally, she sank her hooks in me . She was the calm before my storm...Categorized as:
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Lout by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter a lifetime of taking care of everyone around him, Lout prepares to take on even more responsibility. A chance meeting at a friend's house introduces him to a beautiful woman he can't get off his mind... -
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![A Thug Has Feelings Too: Gatah & Yaya's Hood Love Story by M. Monique]()
A Thug Has Feelings Too: Gatah & Yaya's Hood Love Story by M. Monique
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She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 3 by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAt the end of part two, some beyond devastating news was revealed to Draylah, and less than 24 hours of Ricky being tossed in jail. In part three, the couple attempts to find their happy place and navigate through their ever so complicated lives, despite the many roadblocks thrown their way... -
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Legally Unbounded by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLegally Bound 5.5 Legally Unbound Final installment in the award-winning, best-selling Series Legally Bound 5.5 The bomb has gone off and I am left split in two. Only now, one part of me will not survive. It’s the part that never should have been. I’m a man of instincts and that’s all I trust now. Every decision I make is because my instincts are telling me to. Time is not on my side... -
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A Million to Blow by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings***Warning: This title is a re-release of Blue's website exclusive A Million to Blow. It's been totally rewritten with over 100 pages of new content.Award winning Author Blue Saffire presentsA Million to Blow Book 1 in A Million SeriesClaytonShe doesn’t know I’ve been waiting for her. I’ve been planning since I first laid eyes on her. Now’s my chance. Save the day and get my woman... -
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Majority Rules by B. Love
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor Major Tate, when it comes down to his six-year-old daughter, Majority rules. Ever since Ariel Majority Tate was born, every decision Major made revolved around her. More times than Major can count, Majority’s mother, Starr, has used that to her advantage. Major has never been the kind of man to intentionally hurt a woman, especially those he loves, and Starr takes advantage of that too... -
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![Courtesy Of Duval County by Tacarra]()
Courtesy Of Duval County by Tacarra
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮...𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘲"After recently relocating to Duval, Jenelle realizes the only thing that has changed are her surroundings. That was until she missed a call from an unknown number. When the caller calls again…she answered, not knowing that she was answering her destiny... -
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What's Best For Me : Unapologetically Me Series by Danesha Little
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Darian was a fantasy, what I had with Wallace was real." Free spirit, Chanel Henderson, has finally found happiness in her first genuine relationship. That euphoria is challenged when her "friendship" with R&B singer, Darian Russell, exposes the cracks in their foundation. Darian Russell is known for his baby-making music and loyalty to remaining a bachelor... -
![Pensive: An African-American Romance by Travena Terry]()
Pensive: An African-American Romance by Travena Terry
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one has ever affected the fierce, potent, and powerful Asa in any way, other than the terms he arranged. As a Dom, he calls the shots, makes the first move, and the odds are always in his favor. While taking an unwanted hiatus from his business, Asa realizes that he’s hungry for more than what he has... -
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Director's Cut: Damaged Heart Series by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNeither Tali, nor Les were looking for love, but they both found it…And lost it. He was unfaithful, and she didn’t know how to love. He couldn’t express his feelings and the ones she did express were hurtful. So, it’s over, right? Not when there’s love involved. Les wants to show Tali that he can be what she needs, but Tali is having a hard time letting him... -
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Fall Knee-Deep In It by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYuri Joseph is a gorgeous and financially independent massage therapist but has found herself in a dead-end relationship. Her soft heart won’t allow her to leave him, because she knows that she’s all he has. So, she keeps giving him chance after chance to get it right. The time has come for her to cut the cord, but he keeps trying to control the scissors... -
![Just Say You Love Me by B. Love]()
Just Say You Love Me by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLuana Berry’s plate is full. Not only is she juggling two jobs and an internship, but she’s doing so while maintaining a 3.8 GPA at the most expensive private school in Memphis, TN. Just a few months away from being the first college graduate in her family, Luana plans to continue her education and become a Lawyer... -
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Feel Me in the Dark by Tucora Monique
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Worried about it, I’m putting pressure. You’ll only cut me if I let you. No, we ain’t doing this just for pleasure. Either learn me or I’m a lesson." — H.E.RWork.Health.Finessing.That’s the hierarchy of Finley Thomas’ life. The loc-haired, stenographer was raised by a proud gold digger and against her delight, she inherited mischievous qualities from her mother... -
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The Swede by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsScarlett Warner has three passions: singing, drumming, and hockey. She’s already living her dream as frontwoman of an indie rock band. And then she meets NHL superstar Viggo Sandström, her favorite player and secret fantasy. She wanted him from the very first moment she saw him... -
![The Pursuit of Happiness by D.A. Young]()
The Pursuit of Happiness by D.A. Young
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMore than friends, less than lovers was the best way to describe Darby Sullivan and Avery Monroe's relationship. Sparks flew from the moment they met, but timing and circumstances kept them apart. Darby is known for being the charmingly wild and reckless Sullivan, with a love 'em and leave 'em attitude... -
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All of Me by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLenaWriter’s block has me in a chokehold.My public meltdown and toxic relationship didn’t help matters. But I still owe my ex and his record label an album, and I will deliver. I’m nothing if not professional.Attending my former publicist’s wedding far from LA was just the break I needed to get my creative juices flowing again.Then I saw him... -
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Personal Protection by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHis job is to protect others, but can I trust him to look after my heart?When I board the flight to Mexico, I can’t wait to leave my old corporate lifestyle behind. After a much-needed sabbatical, I plan to return home and open the coffee shop I’ve always wanted to.Getting to know the strong, handsome stranger sitting next to me on my flight is an unexpected bonus... -
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This I Promise You by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this steamy sequel to Tempt Me at Midnight, Quentin and Lexi Reddick are enjoying a life of wedded bliss. They have everything they could ever want and their love is stronger than ever, proving why best friends make the best soul mates. But when a stranger from Quentin's past appears unexpectedly, old wounds are reopened, forcing him to confront the family he never knew... -
![Gaining Experience by Blue Saffire]()
Gaining Experience by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYours: Gaining Experince Book 2 in the Yours Series Yours Book 2 Where do we go from here? I love Nick, but I don’t see how this can be fixed. I have never been so confused of hurt in my life. I don’t know if I can move forward, but I am not willing to go down without a fight. I’ve changed and so has everything and everyone around me. Sephora is wrong if she thinks this is over... -
![My Funny Valentine by Blue Saffire]()
My Funny Valentine by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAward winning Author Blue Saffire presents My Funny Valentine Love doesn’t always come in a beautifully wrapped, elegant, gilded box. Ever heard of the chipped plate or the ugly duckling? I’ve been referenced to as both. It’s fine with me. I still have no problem going after what I want. I’ve built a multi-million-dollar company, soon to be worth billions... -
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Winner Takes All: A Kismet Cove & Baxter Park Collaboration by D. A. Young
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDivina Langley-Kemp is fed up with the pompous, overbearing men in her life. From her father to her ex-husband, she’s beyond over their arrogance and high-handedness. All she wants is peace and quiet to live her life on her own terms. Instead, she gets Grant Easton, a drop-dead gorgeous blast from the past who’s more trouble than her ex-husband and father combined... -
![A Million to Stay by Blue Saffire]()
A Million to Stay by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*Warning: This title is a re-release of Blue's website exclusive A Million to Stay. It's been totally rewritten with over 150 pages of new content.Award winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presentsA Million To Stay:A Million to Blow SeriesGregorI knew she was the one from the first time I saw her in that coffee shop. Time, age, life just made it impossible for us to be together... -
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![Just Wanna Mean the Most to You by Grey Huffington]()
Just Wanna Mean the Most to You by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsInexplicable. Advance Reviewer's Thoughts "I loveeeee it! It’s beautiful and sexy af... -
![Mail-Order Brides for Christmas by Fiona Davenport, Frankie Love]()
Mail-Order Brides for Christmas by Fiona Davenport, Frankie Love
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Mistletoe Brothers are ready to save Snow Valley … even if it means marrying complete strangers.The six women who arrive in this mountainside town all have very different reasons for agreeing to an arranged marriage. And none of them quite know what to make of the six ruggedly handsome brothers who greet them.But they do know this: there’s no turning back... -
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Legally Bound 2: Against The Law Book 2 by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLegally Bound 2 Against The Law Book 2 in Series Marcus Mariettie never should have had a right to love her but it didn't stop him from falling hard. And now everything he has could be destroyed because of that love. All he wants is his family safe, but knowing what he does he’s not so sure he doesn't stand to lose it all. Rita Briggs never wanted to hurt anyone... -
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![The Farmer & The Belle by D.A. Young]()
The Farmer & The Belle by D.A. Young
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeorgina Carlton is on the fast track road to success. She doesn't have time for distractions like relationships, family and love, because she's seen firsthand how they can complicate things. Unfortunately Max Hayes didn't get that memo. One look at the petite dynamo and he decides she's a complication worth having and keeping... -
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Redneck Romeo by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA small town man. A big city woman. A star-crossed love affair that begins in paradise... What starts as five days of fun in the sun leads to two people traveling down an emotional dirt road. Down a highway paved with good intentions but full of unpredicted roadblocks... -
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Super Gremlin by Mercy B
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith an eye trained on Tatiana the entire hour and a half, Grim still managed to enjoy his night. She was the highlight. Watching her dance the night away with her girls without a care in the world covered him with an inexplicable calm. Enamored by her beauty and bubbliness, Grim refused to make his exit without getting in her ear... -
![Legally Bound by Blue Saffire]()
Legally Bound by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLegally Bound I Bobby Mariette is a successful lawyer with the world at his fingertips, but he wants one thing and one thing only! Her, Paige Kemble, the attractive brilliant lawyer in his father’s firm. Paige is the one thing Bobby never thought he would have so when opportunity knocks Bobby Pounces... -
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Undeniable by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey can’t stand each other…or can they?For years, hard work and perseverance have been the tenets by which Santiago Vila lived his life. As such, he’s achieved everything he’s gone after. Except Abena Dubango. She’s the total package of brains, beauty, and a sense of humor. Even though she wears another man’s ring, he’s never forgotten the moments they spent together... -
![Latte Love: An Alpha Man Curvy Woman Romance by Liz Fox]()
Latte Love: An Alpha Man Curvy Woman Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Alpha Man and Curvy Woman Romance Moon Lily I thought I’d left the corporate drama behind when I opened my coffee shop. When I find out my sexy new landlord is an investor with big plans for my building, I decide to give him a taste of his own herbal brew. His suit and tie aren’t usually my type, but fate must have other plans... -
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Joss by R. E. Butler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Jeanie Moon has to show for the last twenty-five years of her life is a divorce that left her broke with terrible credit, and a desire to never be in a relationship again. When her twenty-something neighbor gives her a coupon for a free VIP tour at a safari park, she decides there are worse ways to spend a Friday afternoon... -
![Lunchtime Chronicles: My, My Sweet Potato Pie by Sonja B., Lunchtime Chronicles]()
Lunchtime Chronicles: My, My Sweet Potato Pie by Sonja B., Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSee all of the Lunchtime Chronicles series HERE.Sweet, Smooth, and SinfulBianca MooreAfter going through a bitter divorce that left me broken and angry at the world, I needed a fresh start. On a whim, I took the advice of my best friend, Tangy, and moved to the small country town of Leesbough, where she resides. The townspeople welcome me with their southern hospitality, which I wasn’t used to... -
![Risk: Part 1 (The Vault) by Nina Levine]()
Risk: Part 1 (The Vault) by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy office romance from USA Today bestselling author Nina Levine. I’m comfortable with risk. I deal with it every day of my life. Hell, I fucking live for the adrenaline rush it gives me. The challenge. The gamble. The conquest. When Charlize Cohen walks into my life, she proves to be the biggest risk I’ll ever take. I throw all my strategies out the window... -
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![You Know Wassup by Mycah Edwards]()
You Know Wassup by Mycah Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImagine coming home from running an errand to find the man who broke your heart fixing your broken air conditioning system. For Moniya Wright this became her reality the day Quamir Abdul was released from prison without telling anyone. After another failed relationship, Niya decided to focus solely on the beautiful daughter she was blessed with amidst the wreckage of her broken heart... -
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When We Touch by Renee Williams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when disrespect enters the door? Love has to leave.NinaI was giving him up, letting him go. It didn’t matter what my heart wanted. That organ couldn’t control my emotions. Christian had violated. His pregnant mistress coming to my house crossed every line, boundary, and rule. It was the disrespect for me. She could have him... -
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Man of Fate by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClose friends since childhood, Kyle, Duncan and Ivan have become rich, successful co-owners of a beautiful Harlem brownstone. The one thing each of them lacks is a special woman to share his life with--until true love steps in to transform three sexy single guys into grooms-to-be.. -
![Man of Fantasy by Rochelle Alers]()
Man of Fantasy by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClose friends since childhood, Kyle, Duncan and Ivan have become rich, successful co-owners of a beautiful Harlem brownstone. The one thing each of them lacks is a special woman to share his life with—until true love steps in to transform three sexy single guys into grooms-to-be….Handsome psychotherapist Ivan Campbell could diagnose his own issues in a heartbeat—fear of commitment... -
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Filthy Irish by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the summer nanny arrives, I know the job is more than she expected. After my mam passed, it's been me looking after my five feral brothers. I'm running the family bed & breakfast to boot. I need her help - I'm over my head as it is. And the moment I meet Wendy, I'm also head over heels. She has a way with the boys that is gentle yet firm... -
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Man Of Fortune by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClose friends since childhood, Kyle, Duncan and Ivan have become rich, successful co-owners of a beautiful Harlem brownstone. The one thing each of them lacks is a special woman to share his life with--until true love steps in to transform three sexy single guys into grooms-to-be....Once bitten, twice shy--it's a lesson that Tamara Wolcott took to heart after her first marriage...
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