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Losin Control by Ladii Nesha
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeemed Detroit's bad boy, Czar is a man of many layers. To the world he’s a lyrical genius with a sharp tongue and tough exterior, but behind closed doors, he battles with dark demons from his past while dodging industry drama, scandals and lies.Marley is walking through life barely existing. Her soul is shattered by tragedy leaving her with a heavy heart and broken spirit... -
![She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta by Shvonne Latrice]()
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... -
![A Mayhem Love 2 by Bianca]()
A Mayhem Love 2 by Bianca
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this second installment of A Mayhem Love, Mayhem finds himself stuck, feeding the fire of an old flame while trying to preserve what he has with his new love. When Nobie shows up asking for financial support from Mayhem, Olena plays the girlfriend card, demanding that he doesn’t give her a dime... -
![She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 4 by Shvonne Latrice]()
She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 4 by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the final installment, Ricky must deal with the mind blowing news his grandmother has just revealed to him. Feeling like he's all alone in being betrayed by people who were expected to be loyal to him, Ricky soon realizes that the person who can understand his situation completely has been right by his side all along... -
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![An Insane Love 2 by Bianca]()
An Insane Love 2 by Bianca
Rated: 4.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter receiving a botched proposal from Romero, Taiwan sees an opening to leave her sugar daddy and seizes it, once she’s landed back in her home city. Her heart is telling her this is the best decision to make for her happiness, while her heart is also telling her this won't be the last she sees of Romero... -
![A Cold Winter With A Hot Boy 2 by S. Yvonne]()
A Cold Winter With A Hot Boy 2 by S. Yvonne
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe stakes are at an all time high as the war between Scar and Snow intensifies. Snow unwilling to backdown demands his respect and would go to any measures to prove that he’s a man of his word because his word was all he had... -
![A Mayhem Love 3 by Bianca]()
A Mayhem Love 3 by Bianca
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPregnant and on the run is something that Olena never had in the cards for herself. Carrying precious lives is hard enough on its own, and possibly having the family of her unborn child on the hunt for her makes matters worse. Olena’s worst fears of the Bailey Family hunting for her are confirmed when she gets word that Frank has placed a bounty on her head... -
![A Cold Winter With A Hot Boy by S. Yvonne]()
A Cold Winter With A Hot Boy by S. Yvonne
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsArmani ‘Mani’ Sincere is feisty, seductive, and quick witted. For seventeen years of life she had not a care in the world because money was more than just green paper, it was a lifestyle, one in which her father dripped upon her while hiding the truths of his notorious yet dangerous life... -
![From The Hood With Love by BriAnn Danae]()
From The Hood With Love by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDespite her unsavory upbringing, Loriana Simms vows not to let the fast, gritty lifestyle of the hood dismantle her innocence. With dreams of leaving what she calls home behind, Loriana's plans are abruptly placed on hold. While her circumstances have, in some measure, matured the bashful teen, they have also left her in an immense amount of distress... -
![Foxx: Welcome to the Woods by Bianca Xaviera]()
Foxx: Welcome to the Woods by Bianca Xaviera
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAmyris Jackson is driven by her desire to become a supermodel. At eighteen and against her father’s wishes, Amyris moves to another country, hoping to make her dreams a reality. Before she can hit the ground running, her life takes a turn she hadn’t expected after meeting and marrying Ivo Yannik—a man who lured her into the union under false pretenses... -
![Carried Away by Natisha Raynor]()
Carried Away by Natisha Raynor
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratings*Carried Away is a Father's Day short and a set up for the standalone novel Treacherous Justice*After eight years of being with her husband, Shalaine Brunson has reached her breaking point. Without a job, she knows her exit has to be strategic. However, before she can leave on her own, the decision is made for her... -
![She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 2 by Shvonne Latrice]()
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... -
![Unexpected Challenges by K.C. Mills]()
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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Thug Paradise 3 by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's a man's world but it's nothing without the woman who holds you down. Thug is finding this out the hard way. It's been six months since Tahari was kidnapped by her sadistic ex Nico, who was believed to have been killed by the crew five years earlier. Thug can't sleep, eat, or think straight without the love of his life and partner in crime Tahari... -
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![Lucid Dreams by Ladii Nesha]()
Lucid Dreams by Ladii Nesha
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a horrific incident, Nite and his twin Dai are left to fend for themselves. Living recklessly in the fast lane, the twins flirt with danger not caring about the aftermath of their actions. Partying, popping pills, and getting money are just a few ways they cope with their untreated childhood trauma... -
![Sinfully Loved by Bianca Xaviera]()
Sinfully Loved by Bianca Xaviera
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA product of the streets and circumstance, Lavender Love has always been dealt a bad hand. From dealing with her religious zealot of a grandmother to birthing a child that was a product of rape, Lavender deals with more issues at thirteen than most women twice her age. Not ready to be a mother, Lavender leaves her baby on her grandmother’s doorstep and finds the first ride she can out of the city... -
![An Insane Love 3 by Bianca]()
An Insane Love 3 by Bianca
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTaiwan has finally gotten her freedom and her life back, or so she thinks. After learning more about Frank and his troubled life, she becomes more connected to him than ever. Romero is not one who likes to lose. Romero is not backing down and will do whatever he has to do to get Taiwan back, even if it means taking away the people that she's closest to... -
![From The Hood With Love 2 by BriAnn Danae]()
From The Hood With Love 2 by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDismayed at what she now has to consider her life, Loriana tries her best to balance it all. The unforeseen death of her mother has her suffocating in grief, feeling as if she’s lost it all. While struggling internally, she smiles on the outside to save face. That’s until she can no longer keep up her façade... -
![Lessons From A Hidden Treasure: An Interlude by Antoinette Sherell]()
Lessons From A Hidden Treasure: An Interlude by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTreasure Herring has lost and gained in the past year and a half. After the tragic loss of her parents, she gains a sibling and new family in her big sister, Savvy… but she still feels lost. Then, a handsome but ruggish hooligan she’d only met once reappears and gives her a semblance of belonging. Pierre.Pierre Blaise is fresh out of jail from a bid, but nothing has changed for him... -
![Fallin' For A Black Billionaire by Bianca]()
Fallin' For A Black Billionaire by Bianca
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKriss: I hated rich men. They are all arrogant and think you are supposed to bow down to them. Until I was accosted by Travis. Travis Spencer III: Handsome, extremely wealthy, and very smart. He dates women that are extremely beautiful and equally as rich, and I am way out of his league. Our one night together was a complete mistake... -
![Heart of a Champion; Soul of a Boss by M. Monique]()
Heart of a Champion; Soul of a Boss by M. Monique
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChampion Halo and Nitalia Frye are on two separate sides of the law.Nitalia was well on her way as a celebrated detective when one decision changed her life. Left with the guilt of an unexpected loss, Nitalia struggles to get her life back to a state of normalcy.After the deaths of his parents, Champion spends his life raising his younger siblings... -
![It's Hard Luvin' A Savage by Antoinette Sherell]()
It's Hard Luvin' A Savage by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDoe Young is an ambitious, driven medical student whose only goal in life is to bring her dreams to fruition while remaining focused. Her life is just as she prefers it - with little room for much else besides her best friend, Priscilla. Companionship is the last thing on her mind... until she meets the infamous Zeus Heart... -
![Pointe of NO Return: The Underworld by Nako]()
Pointe of NO Return: The Underworld by Nako
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDancers dance and hustlers hustle... Love doesn't have any control over who it captures. Demi Westbrook loved Papa to the point of no return. She loved him for who she knew he would become one day. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Demi enjoyed life to the fullest, not really knowing what the "hard knock life" felt like, but meeting him changed that... -
![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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![Wifed Up By A Street Legend by Khadijah J.]()
Wifed Up By A Street Legend by Khadijah J.
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMilani Austin had been through hell and back in life. At a young age, being adopted by people the complete opposite of her complexion, she had a hard time growing up. Milani didn’t want for anything, yet, she felt empty inside, she was searching for answers, because nothing made sense to her... -
![A Boss Gave Me the Best Love 3 by Antoinette Sherell]()
A Boss Gave Me the Best Love 3 by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSupreme has finally come head to head with his past, and he has no plans to back down or lose the war that has ensued. Will he finally get rid of the one person who is singlehandedly ruining his relationship, or will he be the one to take the fall? Sova has finally found the man of her dreams, and she refuses to allow anyone to get in their way... -
![Stepmama Season by Natisha Raynor]()
Stepmama Season by Natisha Raynor
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhile Alphonse Sutton was serving two years in prison, an unfortunate event occurred that would change the trajectory of his and his kids' lives forever. Alpha comes home prepared to change his life for the better and make sure his daughters know that they can forever lean on him... -
![Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown]()
Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomya Hilton has known nothing but a life of ultimatums. From a young age, it was her and her sister Eliza against the world. When both of them find love and start families of their own, Somya finally feels like she has the life she deserves. Then tragedy strikes, leaving both her sister and brother-in-law dead and Somya to care for her niece Jazlynn who is ten at the time... -
![The Strongest Whiskee by B. Love]()
The Strongest Whiskee by B. Love
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhiskee carries the weight of witnessing her mother's tragic murder. With her father now gone, her only family is her older brother. Little does she know, her brother has a secret agenda that will reshape her destiny.Beethoven struggles with the revelation that his father is not the honorable man he believed him to be... -
![She Got It Bad for a Heartless Gangsta 3 by Shvonne Latrice]()
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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When A Virgin Beauty Loves A Street Beast 2: Finale by Talehia
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this starling African American urban fiction series, everything is not what it seems. At the end of book one, astonishing revelations were revealed, leaving more questions than answers. In book two, more secrets come to light with betrayal hitching a ride. Alana and Ghoul are faced with multiple challenges that leaves them breathless... -
![Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In Virginia by Shari B.]()
Big Boss Thuggin & Summer Lovin In Virginia by Shari B.
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSwarmed by the love of her family and best friends, the beautiful, independent, and hard working 24 year old, Jordyn “Jo” Edwards is the bigwig of her own barber shop. Referred to as the coldest barber in Virginia, she has a widespread clientele including locals and celebrity clients... -
![Mister Fireman by B. Love]()
Mister Fireman by B. Love
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnjell Johnson is not prepared for the life changes that happen after finding out her live-in boyfriend cheated with his boss. The security she had as his kept woman is ripped from underneath her immediately, shifting her into a state of anxiety and uncertainty... -
![A Billionaire's Angel 2 by Toy]()
A Billionaire's Angel 2 by Toy
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Family is never about whom you share DNA with, but always about who shows you love and loyalty.” – ToyIn this final installment of A Billionaire’s Angel, we find out who it is that’s after Angel and why.Israel “Izz” Richards’ patience is running thin with all the drama that’s surrounding Angel... -
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![Seduced by the Plug by Tatum James]()
Seduced by the Plug by Tatum James
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNori is fed up with her cheating boyfriend and father of her two daughters. Living with a man and still being a single mother was not what she had in mind when she and Kayden met. Desperate for a break from her life, she throws caution to the wind and goes on a girls' trip, risking it all for a taste of freedom... -
![Taken by a Rich Beast by J. Dominique]()
Taken by a Rich Beast by J. Dominique
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYears after the devastating loss of his wife and child, Demitri has isolated himself from the world, his heart hardened and his trust shattered. As an alpha man, he has no intention of letting anyone close again, relying solely on his loyal right-hand man and his dedicated staff... -
![Keep Giving Me Love by BriAnn Danae]()
Keep Giving Me Love by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPeace. That’s what Synovi now had and cherished more than anything. Free from all the disturbances his chaotic life once ensued, he wanted nothing more than to keep it that way. With a thriving business and relationship, almost nothing could take him back to that dark place of no love. His Love didn’t reside there.His world is still hers, and she is still his... -
![You're My Reason by K.C. Mills]()
You're My Reason by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was her constant…She was his reason…A Friends to Lovers novella... -
![L.O.E: Loyalty Over Everything by Kami Holt]()
L.O.E: Loyalty Over Everything by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLoyalty “Loyal” Graham is the jokester of the family. However, the scars on his heart from the loss of his mother can’t seem to be healed with time or laughter. While his family members are falling in love one by one, he’s still grieving the emptiness from the first woman that ever truly believed in him.Tyeis Jossep has the weight of the world on her shoulders... -
![When A Virgin Beauty Loves A Street Beast: A BBW Enemies To Lovers Tale by Talehia]()
When A Virgin Beauty Loves A Street Beast: A BBW Enemies To Lovers Tale by Talehia
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith his good looks and his charming ways, Kyiem “Ghoul” Bianchi has the attitude to match. He has no qualms about flossing his rich status and his mob boss behavior. With his parents constantly in his ear about settling down and taking the helms of the business, Ghoul only goal is to have a good time and playing bed tag with as many women as possible... -
![When A Savage Needs Love: His BBW Obsession by Barbie Scott, Barbie Scott]()
When A Savage Needs Love: His BBW Obsession by Barbie Scott, Barbie Scott
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI want a guy to show me myself. I want him to love me so deeply, I'm not afraid to show him how ugly I could be. I want him to show me scars I never knew I had, but I don't want him to make them go away... -
![Unhand Me by Grey Huffington]()
Unhand Me by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmber and Judah have loved each other since children, but business interests and family ties have kept them apart. While Judah is trying to protect his precious empire, Ember is trying to protect her heart -even if it means ending their long-term affair. Discover just how potent of a drug love is in this all-consuming novella that tells the journey of Ember and Judah... -
![Make it Real by Kami Holt]()
Make it Real by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPuma Wade learned early on that you can’t count on a soul in this world. Everyone who has ever loved her has either abandoned her or let her down. The walls around her heart were to protect her from getting hurt again, but when she meets a smart-mouthed club owner, things take an unexpected turn.Mano "Murk" Harris has experienced more death than most, and it’s made his heart cold... -
![Make Me A Promise by Kami Holt]()
Make Me A Promise by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Can you make me one promise?” was the last question the love of Adriel Thomas’s life spoke before she walked out on him under the guise of pursuing her dreams. Having no choice but to move on with his life, Adriel left her and their love in the past...Categorized as:
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![Taken By The King Of Dallas: An African American Romance by Bonnie Blanco]()
Taken By The King Of Dallas: An African American Romance by Bonnie Blanco
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRemedy dedicated her life to being the perfect wife while supporting all of her husband Ken’s dreams. Thinking that her life was near perfect, she was left feeling blindsided, broken, and betrayed by his request for a divorce after being his backbone for over eight years. Overlooking the constant signs of infidelity, Remedy had to find out the truth the hard way... -
![Heat Of The Moment by BriAnn Danae]()
Heat Of The Moment by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFueled by her impulsive desire to create a memorable night, Sovanna approaches the finest man in the club. Boldly, she introduces herself to Zahir, confident he won't reject her... and he doesn't. Instead, he exceeds her expectations, making it clear that a mere one-night stand was just the beginning for them and the least she could’ve asked for... -
![Opposite of Soft by Mel Dau]()
Opposite of Soft by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNedrick (Ned) Summerson Junior’s picture sits as an illustration for the definition of silent beast. His cool, quiet demeanor was often taken as soft. He moves in stealth mode when it comes to getting the things that he desires... -
![Khaotic Ties by Tacarra]()
Khaotic Ties by Tacarra
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAjoni ‘Khaotic’ Brooks lives his life like any other hustler. He makes his money, takes care of his family and stays out the way. He goes above and beyond for the ones he loves, and that very reason is why he has to do a five-year bid. His last weekend as a free man was spent enjoying life and the little freedom he had left. What he didn’t expect was for that night to change his forever... -
![Can't Be Broken by Mel Dau]()
Can't Be Broken by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhimsy Coral Taylor has been bent, twisted, and shaken, but never broken. It wasn’t like her to be broken or to allow herself to get into situations that could potentially break her. A potentially breakable situation was a serious relationship. She had secrets in life that could detour the best of men... -
![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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