Books like 'The Body Hunter'
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Force of Nature by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA man of few words is sometimes a man to fear. Ali Joseph proves that theory to be correct. He keeps his traumatic past under wraps and only trusts a few people, Shyrón Berotte being one of them. He’s been living amidst the turmoil for so long he’s finally reaching his breaking point... -
The Closer I Get to You by AshleyNicole, Erin B
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife dealt Lou a losing hand at birth. After years of unthinkable suffering, he has reached a boss level of indifference that he has no intention of stepping down from. His daughter needs a place to live? Not his problem. Anybody else need anything? They’ll die before he offers to help. He’s content living his life alone, and nothing can change that... -
Love and War 3: A Hoover Gang Affair by Latoya Nicole
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey say when it rains it pours, but these four brothers seem to be going through a storm... Blaze is back and ready to set fire to anything moving. With the family questioning his motives and where he has been, it seems he is now the enemy and can't be trusted... -
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A Baller Has Feelings Too: Stephan & Mariah's Hood Love Story by M. Monique
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A Hitta Has Feelings Too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story by M. Monique
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChloe Smith is beautiful, independent, and flirtatious to a fault. Settling down is nowhere on her radar. When she gets in a sticky situation, she seeks out the help of the last person she wanted to deal with or even lay eyes on.Dallas McQueen is a man any woman would love to have show them any attention; except the headstrong Chloe... -
Diamonds Are Forever by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"The Diamond family has survived murder, deceit, and betrayal. Through it all, they're still standing tall, and a new era has begun. After surviving a failed attempt on her life, Breeze has moved into the queen's position by Zyir's side. Zyir has taken over the empire and locked down Miami's streets; the world is in his hands. But there is always new blood ready to overthrow the throne... -
Trife Life 2 Lavish by Deja King
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTierra Thompson has a chip on her shoulder and an ax to grind. She was born in the hood, and at twenty-one she has grown tired of calling it home. After hustling and being hustled by the dealers around the way, the hard truth is setting in and Tierra has to decide if she is willing to sell her soul to escape the grittiness of the streets... -
Who Wants That Perfect Love Story Anyway by Natavia
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCamren is what you call a plus size diva, but she is having a hard time getting her baby father, Koran to love her. She comes across some devastating news causing her to run into the arms of another man, Royal, who is her best friend Jamie’s brother. Jamie and Ashaun marriage is rocky because he had a baby by another woman... -
True to the Game II by Teri Woods
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTRUE TO THE GAME II will pick up where True to the Game left off-- with one difference, Gena is now seeing a new guy named Jay. Little does Gena know that the man she has fallen in love with, so soon after Quadir's death, is his archrival, Jerrell Jackson. Unfortunately, Jerrell is determined to get his revenge against Quadir's crew and he'll start with Gena... -
Drama High: Second Chance by L. Divine
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBack for another dose of high drama, Compton’s sassiest, Jayd Jackson, is about to discover it really is a different world when she starts dating South Bay High's finest white boy…All Jayd Jackson wants is a drama-free year at South Bay High, a.k.a. Drama High. But it doesn't seem she's going to get it... -
Delirious by Desiree M. Granger
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Holding on to anger is like drinking poison, and expecting the other person to die." Please be mindful on how you express your emotions, hold you hold them in, conceal, them, and consume them. In this latest episode, we're going to see what happens when you have someone like Demarco Carter or Trudence Parker...Jason...Tuesday, all these crazy mofos in this story lmfao... -
A Thug Has Feelings Too: Gatah & Yaya's Hood Love Story by M. Monique
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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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Give Me Permission by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe love she sucked from my chest blindsided me. I can’t function without her, and nothing is going to stop me from trying to be with her… not even her.Seneca Roberts is a man to approach with caution. He’s from the streets, and that’s the only way he knows to be until he is forced to be different. No other woman can control him like Kaysyn Anderson, and he is smitten from their first encounter... -
Qimmik by Michel Jean
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratings« Depuis cinq mille ans, l'inuktitut et le jappement des qimmiit résonnent dans le Nunavik. La vie y est cruelle. Mais c'est ce qui la rend belle. Précieuse. » Entre la taïga et la toundra, un jeune couple inuit du Nunavik se découvre et apprend à s'aimer. Accompagnés de leurs chiens, les qimmiit, Saullu et Ulaajuk parcourent un continent encore sauvage, tous libres et solidaires... -
Love Burn 4 by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen lies and infidelity have the ultimate consequence, what is a woman to... -
Dutch II: Angel's Revenge by Teri Woods, Kwame Teague
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDutch went out with guns blazing. The final day of the "Month of Murder" ended in the decimation of the Essex County Courthouse and the deaths of all inside participating in his trial. Angel and One Eyed Roc, two of Dutch's lieutenants, were captured, tried and sent to prison for life... -
Opium by Desiree M. Granger
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis story right here....Man...I tell ya. I might have drove myself crazy trying to write this. I wasn't interested in the baby mama drama, the cheating, and side chick stories like in the previous series. I wanted to build a story with storylines based off hope, flaws, secrets, ratchet ways, and eventful nights... -
She Got It by Nicole Jackson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet ready for a trip down south to the trenches of Houston, Texas. The land in which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Meet Falen. She’s grown up in the infamous Fifth Ward and life has never been easy. Her crack addicted mother left she and her sister years ago to fend for themselves. Now at nineteen Falen is left homeless and hopeless... -
Ridin' with the Realest by KC Mills
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCharlie Jones Life was good for Charlie. For the past five years, she had been in love with the man of her dreams. A man who had given her the world. Because of that love, Charlie had a free ride to college, nice cars, an expensive home, and she owned her own business. In her eyes, life was as good as it could possibly be. She had the love of her life, and success... -
The Sentencing : The Underworld Finale by Nako
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe second part of the finale of The Underworld series. The finale of The Underworld series. The Underworld series is a street-crime collection that begins with Please Catch My Soul, Pointe of No Return, From His Rib, The Christ Family, Stranger In My Eyes, Resentment, Redemption, Orange Moon, Before You Judge, Arraignment 3 and The Sentencing. There is not a book on Sasha or Noel Knight... -
Creepin' 2: A New Orleans Love Story by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust when Mia decided she didn't want to creep any longer, Tre throws her a curveball. Will Tre's actions force Mia in a different direction? Will Mia fall for a new love interest or will she fight for her first love? Mia isn't the only one at a crossroad. Tanya is the woman who holds Von's heart, but Cheryl plays the game well and proves to be a distraction... -
Love is a Beautiful Game: PJ & Zoo's Story by AJ Davidson, M. Monique
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The Carter Boys by Desiree M. Granger
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo what happens when a slick mouth educated girl from Brooklyn NY. decides to go off to college in the capital of the south, Atlanta Ga?? She quickly gets introduced to the Atlanta life style where Bruh is said every other word. Dreaded fro’s are a must. Hot lemon pepper wings are law. West side accents are always thicker than the east side. Nobody says ATL unless they’re from out of town... -
Hustlin' Divas by De'nesha Diamond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the award-winning, national bestselling author hailed as the 'Duchess of Street Lit' comes a steamy, sexy, gritty tale about Memphis' ride-or-die chicks, who'll do whatever it takes to get what they want.In South Memphis, four women live in high-stakes, high-risk territory... -
The Scales by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Black Land Series is a conscious romantic suspense series focused on social issues within the African American community. Each book focuses on a different topic and can be read as stand alone stories. The Scales... His fight… Brandon Williams is the Head Prosecutor for the city of Detroit. He’s decided to take on a new role by throwing his hat in the ring for Mayor... -
Diamond by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“He who marries beauty, marries trouble...” ~ Nigerian proverb Diamond Black is the oldest of the Heirs, raised and trained to be elite. Since the day she was born, Diamond has been her own person, and not afraid of anyone or anything. After graduating college and traveling the world for a few years, Diamond is returning home to her family and the newest mission for the group of Heirs... -
Depth of Love by Bailey West
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaised in the foster care system, Cambria “Cam” McLaren worked hard to become one of the premier hair stylists in her area. She wanted love but kept attracting men in committed relationships. Cam wasn’t sure of everything she wanted in a man, but she surely knew she wasn’t side chick material... -
A Brook's Thanksgiving by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHolidays are always challenging. The values of the prestigious Brooks family is at stake when drama enters into the festivities as relatives and love ones arrive. Beginning with the NBA star Jason Whitfield and his wanna-be baby momma, who has her irons in the fire for singing sensation, Taylor Brooks. As Taylor struggles to find her place in the music industry, her cousin James Brooks Jr... -
A Risky Affair: A Lassiter Wedding Series by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFamily is not always determined by blood...Sometimes it's found in the people you love.Lawrence ‘LT” Palmer came from humble beginnings. Contrary to his past, LT is now a self-made billionaire, the mayor of a large metropolitan city, and about to marry the love of his life, Sapphire “Phire” Lassiter... -
Transitions: The Heirs Prequel by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA family is like a forest, when you are outside it is dense, when you are inside you see that each tree has its place. ~ African Proverb Time waits for no man…or woman. Life moves on, old things fade away to make way for new beginnings. From Black Diamonds, to Uncut Diamonds…to Heirs... -
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The Ram by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Black Land Series is a conscious romantic suspense series focused on social issues within the African American community. Each book focuses on a different topic and can be read as stand alone stories. His Energy… Corvus Shaw is the last of the Negus to marry, but he’s prepared... -
Could Be the One: (Lucas and Becca) by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’ve always been the good girl, doing what people expect. But when I find myself dumped, instead of engaged, I realize it’s time for a change. I want to stop being so timid. Take risks. Find my naughty side. And who better to help me than my friend Lucas? Sure, Lucas is sexy as sin, with a smile that turns my brain inside out and a body that makes me think a lot of very bad girl thoughts...Categorized as:
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Something In My Heart by Kimberly Brown, Mya
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHalani Henley experienced a shocking and devastating loss. At six months pregnant, she loses the child she is carrying, and it turns her entire world upside down. To make matters worse, she feels she is the only one taking her miscarriage as serious as it was. Her boyfriend of three years, Onyx Sawyer, is moving through life as though he hasn’t lost a child as well... -
The Wrong Side Of Love: A Hood Love Story by Charmanie Saquea, McIntire Edits
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCoco has her head on straight and is deeply rooted in work and her studies. After breaking up with her manipulator of a boyfriend Trae, all she wants to do is focus on becoming a RN. Things change when the king of Detroit, known as Zeek enters her life. Dealing with Zeek brings some drama to Coco’s life that she never saw coming... -
From His Rib by Nako
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlthough life in The Underworld is good and the money is plentiful, being a hustler and falling in love seems to be quite difficult for the members of the crime organization. Miko Sanderson is living a double life and it wasn’t hard to do. When her secrets are exposed and her perfect little life come crumbling down all she has is The Underworld to depend on... -
Saving All My Love for You by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter giving birth at the age of sixteen, Harlem promised to give her son the world – no matter how hard fulfilling that promise made her life. Two years after Hayden’s birth, Harlem finds herself trying to juggle being a mother, starting college, keeping her business running, and moving out of her brother’s home... -
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Roomie, Lover, Friend: A New Hope Novel by Shon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBLAIR BELLAMY’s luck for the past year has been tenuous, at best. Nothing is going right. She lost her job, her relationship and now, her housing.She needs something—just one thing—to go right. And when she downloads the Roomie app, she thinks she’s headed in the right direction. That’s until…ELIJAH CUNNINGHAM’s life is simple...Categorized as:
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Hold You Down by Dominique Thomas
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter losing both of her parents tragically Sophie is forced to drop out of college and support her two younger sisters. By chance she meets Ameer. He’s everything that she wants but doesn’t need. Married to not only the streets but to a woman as well. Sophie’s sees that Ameer is trouble from the start but she can’t seem to stay away from him... -
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What Hurts the Most 2 by Tynessa
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Kacey shows up at Tangela’s doorstep unexpectedly, it leaves her in a dilemma that she never anticipated. To make matters worse, it was right after Quintez had just confessed his love for her. The feelings are mutual, but deep down she feels Kacey still holds the key to her heart... -
Tru Love by Bree
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTru and Sincere have been best friends all their lives and don’t see anything changing. When Tru’s parents are murdered they become closer than ever. What happens when Tru and Sincere fall for the two people who they don’t want to love? Each other. Sincere is about to be the King of New York and has plans on taking over Miami... -
I Need That Gangsta Luv by Tina J., Toy E
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSynopsis Brazil Lewis is a 27 year old woman who is in an unhappy relationship with her boyfriend Kentavious “Kent” Barker. He has forgotten what it means to love her unconditionally, which causes issues not only at home but with his side chick. Finally breaking free from Kent, Brazil feels safe and is ready to get back out there to begin dating... -
If You Give Me Yours: An Urban Love Story by B. Love
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSulu Kano wasn't a rapper who made gangster music; he was a gangster who rapped. With time and maturity, his desire to glorify a life he no longer lived or believed in began to fade. Wanting to use his power and platform for good instead of evil, Sulu sets out to become the voice of his people. There's just one person standing in the way of his change... his manager - Silas... -
The Pendleton Rule by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago, Tyrone “Ty” Pendleton connected with Kendra “Kiki” Simmons due to their friends’ dilemma. They shared months of hot passion that neither will ever forget. An emotional difference of opinion created a rift the couple could not overcome... -
Luvin' A Certified Thug by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCameron Sands, or better known as Cam in the streets, had been by his father’s side running BCE for as long as he could remember. But after his mother passed and his father, Terry “Big Cali” Sands decided that it was time for him to finally step down, Cameron could only think of one person he wanted by his side and that was his little brother, Canan...
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