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Keep You To Myself by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsChaotic peace was the only way Synovi Black could explain his life to those who had questions. He never understood why they asked because an answer was never given; it was none of their business. For her , he’d break it down, however. Weave through the complexities of his upbringing, urging her to get comfortable and reside in chaos by his side. His world became hers , and she became his... -
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Turned Out By His Hood Mentality by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet Normani Davidson. A beautiful, 26-year-old independent black woman has been holding it down for herself for quite some time. Born into a family of overachievers, along with being a pastors kid, Normani had high expectations placed upon her at an early age. Most of the pressure came from her father, who accepted nothing but the best from his children.Normani lives a great life... -
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Feeling Bleu by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first appearance deceives many and things are not always as they seem. For Bleu Alston, love was nothing more than a four letter word. Being faithful was foreign to her even though she had a man. Rico loved Bleu with his whole heart but the feelings were neither mutual nor reciprocated. He went to the extreme to get and keep her but his all never seemed to be good enough... -
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Our Love is the Realest by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYikayla Goode and Waayil Christian have been best friends since the elementary days, never seeing one another as nothing. That is until one night they both confess their feelings for the other, which changes the course of their relationship. The two are excited about what's to come, until a heinous crime committed, rips them apart for seemingly forever... -
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![Bound by A Gangsta's Love 2 by Miss J.]()
Bound by A Gangsta's Love 2 by Miss J.
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJust when Makani gets the strength to leave Reed and everything tied to him behind, her whole world comes crashing down around her. It’s over her dead body that he will allow her to leave, and he’s determined to send her to the grave before he allows her to love another. Surviving a near fatal accident, Makani refuses to let the chaos win... -
![Hoodwinked by Desiree M. Granger]()
Hoodwinked by Desiree M. Granger
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll her life, Jasmine has been groomed in Atlanta’s high society to be the perfect woman of wealth. Soon to be married off to Percy Hugo Milton to keep money circulating between black families, she realizes she’s stuck in a dead end relationship where he basically, “ain’t shit”. Money matters most, marriage is nothing but a business deal, and love is nonexistent in Percy’s eyes... -
![Jah: A Novella by Alexandria House]()
Jah: A Novella by Alexandria House
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNeither of them was looking for the other. Neither of them intended to fall in love. And now, neither of them wants to let go... -
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Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeing the girlfriend of a successful rapper isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Rhythm Baker, a successful occupational therapist, held it down for Raheem, her boyfriend of three years, without much complaining. After moving across the country to support his career and their relationship, Rhythm has grown increasingly uncomfortable with Raheem's inappropriate behavior and inflated ego... -
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Hate That I Need You by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDoing what she wanted to do was something that Jadore never had a chance to experience. Doing what she had to do always took precedence when a series of unfortunate events forced her into a role that she had to play. Becoming the primary caregiver for her 3 siblings at a young age, Jadore struggled to make ends meet until Esko entered the picture... -
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Falling For A Black Billionaire 2 by Bianca
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLawrynn: Trevor makes me sick to my stomach. He thinks that women are supposed to grovel at his feet, but not me, Lawrynn Barksdale, Esq. Sure, we may have gotten drunk and had a one-night stand after my best friend's reception, but that was a first and last time thing. However, I do have eyes for his cousin, and surely, he can take my mind off the arrogant billionaire... -
![Don't Fight The Feeling by Monica Walters]()
Don't Fight The Feeling by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDexter Dent, Junior, affectionately called DJ by everyone who knows him, has been ready to abandon the single life for a while now. His adolescent and entire adult life has always been about making sure his mother and brother were taken care of... -
![Deeply In Love with the Illest 2 by Shvonne Latrice]()
Deeply In Love with the Illest 2 by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the final installment, Halo and Ilias return but on opposite sides of the love ring. Realizing Halo is nothing but a manipulative liar, Ilias wants nothing to do with her. Instead he'd rather focus on much more important things, like the secret Semone has kept from him for years... -
![I Didn't Mean To Fall In Love by AshleyNicole]()
I Didn't Mean To Fall In Love by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFalling in love with the wrong person can be disastrous. When you find the right one, though, celestial bodies will literally line up to smooth your path. Siani’s mercury has been in retrograde for what seems like forever. She loves her job, but her boss is a lazy jerk. Family is a foreign idea, and her love life sucks. There’s also a new tenant in her house… but we won’t go there... -
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Complicated by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlthough she lost her entire immediate family over a period of time, Rylee pulled her strength and support from her extended family, her best friend Zyra and the love of her life, her husband Mekhi. Mekhi knew from the first moment he saw Rylee that she would be his wife. He doted on her and placed her on the pedestal that she deserved to be on. He cherished her. Or so Rylee thought... -
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![Complicated 2 by Chenell Parker]()
Complicated 2 by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter being hit with yet another bombshell surrounding her husband’s infidelities, Rylee has some tough decisions to make. Everyone who claims to love her is keeping secrets and she’s not sure who she can trust. Zyrian has feelings for Rylee, but he’s refraining from acting on them. He knows that she’s been through hell and back with Mekhi and he wants to make sure that she’s ready... -
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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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![Aryel & Quasi: Made For A Hood Love by Antoinette Sherell]()
Aryel & Quasi: Made For A Hood Love by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAryel Waters is trapped. Between having nothing to call her own, and being stuck in an abusive relationship for the sake of being taken care of, she feels that her life is at a standstill. When her way out comes at the expense of a loved one, she vows to make her loss worth the gain.Quasi Powers is a calculated, lowkey hustler with zero tolerance for anything he deems unacceptable... -
![Take Me Away by Kami Holt]()
Take Me Away by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIcelynn and Dash thought they would never see each other again after a chance encounter forced the two strangers together. One weekend was all they planned for, but life has a way of realigning fate.Dash Everly aka D-Roc, to his fans, is living his dreams. Growing up in the projects wasn’t easy, but the scars of his past fueled his drive for success... -
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A Ghetto Tale From Ebony: Ladies Night Chronicles by Antoinette Sherell
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![Secrets Between Her Thighs 2 by Ivy Symone]()
Secrets Between Her Thighs 2 by Ivy Symone
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow that Landrus is confident that the very sexy and alluring Cherri is Jaci, the quiet office worker at his family’s medical practice, he isn’t so sure of how he should feel about their secret love affair. What he does know is he isn’t ready to give Cherri up just yet... -
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Secrets Between Her Thighs by Ivy Symone
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJaci Williams learned early on about using what you got to get what you want. For many years, all she ever thought she had was the power she possessed between her legs. Being an erotic dancer and providing “special services” in the past afforded her a decent living, but it did nothing for her dignity... -
![That East Side Love by Lucinda John]()
That East Side Love by Lucinda John
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiamond is not your typical teen. Instead of attending house parties, dating boys, and enjoying her teen years, she is forced to take care of her little sister Kay. With the help of her best friend Bobby, she turns to the streets and began to sell drugs as her source of income... -
![With Everything In Me by Kimberly Brown]()
With Everything In Me by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoswell “Ross” Scott was known to be quite the ladies’ man. For years, women were a conquest to him… until he meets the one who would not only lock him down but break his heart in the process. A recent breakup has sent him on a mission to heal that same broken heart by returning to his old ways. That was, until he met Paisley St. Germaine, a five-four, mysterious, firecracker... -
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![Cheating The Future For The Past 2 by Chenell Parker]()
Cheating The Future For The Past 2 by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter being blindsided regarding the paternity of one of his daughters, Tigga is battling with his own issues of trust. He knows that Keller is nothing like Anaya, but he’s having a hard time letting go of his insecurities. Keller is trying her best to be there for her man in his time of need, but she is battling her own demon – Leo. Leo won’t let go of what he believes is rightfully his... -
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Serving Time by Bailey West
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is part one of a two book story. **WARNING** It ends in a cliffhanger. Samuel Valentine is one of the country’s most prolific litigators and manages a successful law firm. His priorities are growing his business, building a legacy and taking care of his family. His life was closed off from people outside his circle until a case forces him to call on the help of an outsider... -
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![The Law of Attraction by AshleyNicole]()
The Law of Attraction by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaryn’s been missing out on the best part of life. With a controlling father and a boyfriend trying to be her father, she feels it’ll never happen. Then, a chance encounter one evening changes everything. Qais is having one of the worst days of his life, until he finds himself alone with a mystery woman with a secret need that only he can satisfy... -
![& Then There Was You 2 by Tay Mo'Nae]()
& Then There Was You 2 by Tay Mo'Nae
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt the end of part one, we were left with our mouths open.Brycen was told a secret Linnea never wanted to get out, at least until she able to reveal it. Now she’s forced to pick up the pieces of the mess her father created and watch the man she loves possibly spend the rest of his life with another woman... -
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![Put That On Everything : A Henderson Family Novella by Monica Walters]()
Put That On Everything : A Henderson Family Novella by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA large family can have an overabundance of love, comradery, and most of all… drama. The Hendersons have had more than their fair shares of tragedy, heartache, and betrayal. However, through it all, they’ve learned to put family first. They work through their family issues with understanding, guidance, and most importantly, love.But as the drama lies dormant, too much time has passed in peace... -
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![Paxton's Peace by Bailey West]()
Paxton's Peace by Bailey West
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPaxton Bluette, the middle Bluette brother, has been in the background of his family’s lives, watching and protecting. He is now looking for Love. Will he find it in Olivia Callahan? If he does, can he hold on and make it work? From small-town beginnings to the highest levels of education, Olivia Callahan has fought through debilitating circumstances to achieve success... -
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![In Way Too Deep by Monica Walters]()
In Way Too Deep by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomehow, things spiraled out of control and the path to self-destruction seemed crystal clear. Kendrall “Kenny” Henderson had the perfect marriage until it wasn’t. While shying away from confrontation, his self-control slips from his grasp and he fell… hard... -
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![Here We Go Again by Ladii Nesha]()
Here We Go Again by Ladii Nesha
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDrama isn’t new to Shayla and Tristen. If they weren’t dealing with vengeful ex-lovers, they were battling adulthood and trying to find balance after becoming parents. Just when they’ve found solid ground, the slip of the tongue causes more chaos than either of them are ready for.In this story of tug-a-war, relationships are on the line, and friendships are put to the test... -
![Sensational by Janet Nissenson]()
Sensational by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHEY SAY YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST LOVE… Lauren McKinnon has always prided herself on never backing down from a challenge, living life to its fullest, and refusing to be ruled by her emotions. She is the quintessential wild child who became a bold, fearless woman, she doesn’t believe in regrets or second chances, and thinks that true love only happens in fairy tales... -
![One More Night by AshleyNicole]()
One More Night by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSuccessful business? Check. Supportive friends? Check. Beautifully planned wedding? Check. Faithful fiancé? No check!Minah Samuels just found out that her boyfriend and soon to be husband has been anything but faithful. The invites have gone out, the seating arrangements have been solidified and the dress is getting the final touches from the seamstress... -
![Until My Last Breath by Tiffany Patterson]()
Until My Last Breath by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou’ve met my sons. But that’s only half of the story that began over four decades ago. I knew before any of them were conceived who they were, and the men they’d grow up to be. More importantly, from the first moment I touched her, I knew Deborah Tate would be the woman I shared my life with, who would bear my children, and stand by my side as we raised them...Categorized as:
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![Someone Like You by Monica Walters]()
Someone Like You by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou’re strong… You’re resilient… You’re an overcomer.Nesha Henderson knows what it means to fight through adversity and the horrible effects of abuse. She chooses to be an overcomer and not let her past define her. After years of struggling with her sexuality, she’s in a place of contentment with herself, but love has seemed to escape her grasp every chance it gets... -
![Soul Fire: The Moods of Love by Mel Dau]()
Soul Fire: The Moods of Love by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFiaFia Leota is one of the baby girls of the Leota gang. Here and her sister, Fiva, are identical twins, but that is where the similarities ended. Unlike Fiva, she is not in the market for love. Fia proudly belongs to the streets... -
![Loving Cassie by Jacinta Howard]()
Loving Cassie by Jacinta Howard
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCassandra James thinks she has her place in the world all figured out. But an unexpected betrayal forces her to ask if her “free black girl” vibe is a myth, or worse, a mask to hide herself from the world. Bam Mosley, keyboardist for the alt-soul band, the Prototype, knows who he is. He just wants to make good music and see the people he cares about win. Then he meets her... -
![Nostalgia: A B-Roll Love Story by Nako]()
Nostalgia: A B-Roll Love Story by Nako
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDepending on who you ask, love and loyalty goes hand in hand.But, which would you rather have?Kenya Yvette Schumere is an imperial woman. Born with a diamond-encrusted spoon in her mouth yet probably the most entertaining person you could ever come into contact with.She's a rare gem.Elijah Sadier, a man from across the tracks finds himself quite smitten with Ms. Schumere... -
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![Tove: No Ordinary Love by Neyrey]()
Tove: No Ordinary Love by Neyrey
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes a father breaks your heart before a man ever has a chance to. This is the case for Tove. After she’s given to a dealer as a form of payment by the man who was supposed to protect her, Tove finds herself imprisoned and a servant to a man infatuated with her being... -
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His Love Overtook My Soul: Forever His by Kendra Sumter
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**This is a re-release of His Love Took Over My Soul** Aryshire is a quiet young woman. Her faith in love has been rocked. For the first time in her life she feels something. She’s enamored. Will that happiness last? Xander is the oldest of two and successful. There’s only one thing he needs to make his life complete. But, being complete comes with a price... -
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Love's Garden by B. Love
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the battleground of love, Amalia and Kawan were at war with themselves because of their feelings for each other. When a life changing secret is exposed, the two are pulled closer than they thought was possible. Amalia is convinced it’s her time to reap the harvest of Love’s Garden… but she learns quickly… even the most beautiful roses have tangled roots and painful thorns... -
![Toast To A Real N*gga by Quisha Dynae]()
Toast To A Real N*gga by Quisha Dynae
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe holidays hadn’t been kind to Brandi after being hit with a betrayal she never saw coming. In hopes of getting her mind off of the heartbreak, Brandi finds herself on a trip where she unintentionally meets the handsome, thuggish, Sawyer.Like Brandi, Sawyer doesn’t see the happiness in the season for his own reasons... -
![New Beginnings With A Thug A$$ N*gga by Prenisha Aja']()
New Beginnings With A Thug A$$ N*gga by Prenisha Aja'
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew Beginnings don’t always mean good beginnings, right? After witnessing Ryder and Lawson have chemistry that could blow up a science lab, there was no surprise when he decided to make her his girl. However, who said it would be easy? With the New Year approaching, the freshly new couple is trying to find their way in a world that doesn’t mind bringing chaos... -
![Honey, I F*cked The Plug by Lisa Austin]()
Honey, I F*cked The Plug by Lisa Austin
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZoriana, upcoming cake baker and best friend to the world’s hottest female rapper, lives a safe life. Married to her college sweetheart, the only time she and her spouse bumped heads is when she hangs up her apron to hang with her ghetto best friend and cousin...
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