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Love Redeemed by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove Redeemed – the conclusion of the of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series: Life’s complicated… Life’s not fair… All is fair in love and war… Find out in this riveting conclusion how Rayna reconciles her inability to trust and willingness to explore love in ways she thought she wasn’t worthy of. See love redeemed for someone who thought it was not in the cards... -
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Blu by M Monique
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"...He’ll face anything that’s hurtin’ you, anything that’s causin’ you anguish and torment. He confronts allat sh** ‘cause his queen’s mind is valuable. Can’t just anybody or anything keep space there. So, he handles whatever and whoever he needs to, in order to ease her mind, and bring her peace. Let me do that for you... -
![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 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... -
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![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... -
![A Hitta Has Feelings Too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story by M. Monique]()
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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Love UnCharted by Love Belvin]()
Love UnCharted by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove UnCharted – book 3 of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series: Rayna thought her life had been cautiously stabilized, in spite of losing her sole source of support. Azmir throws a monkey wrench in her world to include himself. However, not without Azmir exposing a few of his own imperfections. No matter what mistakes he makes, trying to secure a place in Rayna’s heart isn’t an easy feat... -
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Front St. Porter by Nina.
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the loss of their father, the Porter brothers lean on one another for love and support the late Hassan Porter took with him. Lake being the oldest tries to find a balance between caring for each of his younger brothers and making sure they are secured financially. While Lake and his best friend grind it out, his brothers do not make his position as their leader easy... -
![Under His Protection: Saved by a Black Mafia OG by B. Love]()
Under His Protection: Saved by a Black Mafia OG by B. Love
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSavant Black is a protector. More logic than emotion, he places emphasis on his present reality above all. When his sister suggests he speak with a life coach, Savant doesn’t believe she will be capable of opening his eyes and mind to any life altering revelations. However, the longer he works with Addison the more Savant realizes his need to feel so little comes from desiring so much... -
![Eternally Yours by Brenda Jackson]()
Eternally Yours by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFriends… Attorney Syneda Walters and fellow attorney Clayton Madaris are just friends…the last two people likely to end up as lovers. Syneda holds all men at arm's length because of the father whose name she never knew. Clayton has always been a playboy, and no woman has ever come close to keeping his interest for very long... -
![All the Smoke by T'Lyn]()
All the Smoke by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSolomon Tate lives by one rule, loyalty over everything and leads by example. Solomon takes care of his people and all he expects in return is for everyone on his team to remain solid. Anyone who refuses to show loyalty no longer earns his favor, family is not exempt.Kaori Randall embraces one concept. Love and be loved... -
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![Merc by B. Love]()
Merc by B. Love
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor a man like Merc, his reputation has always preceded him. Known for his allegiance to the criminal underworld as a protector, the gangster only shows love to his family… and his son and the woman who birthed him are at the top of that list... -
![Loving You Without Limits by Diamond D. Johnson]()
Loving You Without Limits by Diamond D. Johnson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRodney Wiggins. That name rang bells through just about every part of South Florida. Rodney is a senior in high school, and just about every university wants him to pick their school for college due to his phenomenal skills on the football field. The thing about Rodney is that football is his first true love... -
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Blindsided by Love by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf confidence was a women’s size twenty, then its name would have to be Aspen St. Andrews. The thirty-one-year-old freelance journalist is living life on her own terms, except in one area. Love. She feels somewhat stuck in an engagement to a man that she once loved, until things began to change once they decided to cohabitate. They argue about her career as if it’s a hobby and Aspen is sick of it... -
![A Thug's Love 2 by Jessica N. Watkins]()
A Thug's Love 2 by Jessica N. Watkins
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKennedy: Once I was released from prison, I thought that all of the heartache was over. I was back with my family, and I assumed that the nightmare had come to an end. Little did I know, the nightmare had actually just begun. Everybody around me was keeping secrets that would send me right back to a dark place; a place way worse than the prison that I had just emerged from... -
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Bad Boys Do It Better: In Love With an Outlaw by Porscha Sterling
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm Janelle Alexandria Elizabeth-Ann Pickney. The oldest of four girls. Graduate of New York Law School, two years earlier than expected, at the top of my class and apple of my father’s eye. After years of hard work and dedication, I’m finally rewarded by being able to sit in on one of the biggest trials in the city, being handled by the district attorney himself... -
![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... -
![Sinful Enforcer by Asia Monique]()
Sinful Enforcer by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGaia WilsonI wanted nothing to do with him.His eyes were lifeless.His demeanor cold.His actions too harsh.Ricardo Carter wasn’t the kind of man you fell in love with, he was the kind you ran from.Ricardo “Rocco” CarterI wanted everything to do with her.Her eyes were full of life.Her demeanor soft.Her actions thoughtful... -
![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... -
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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... -
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![Product Of The Street: Union City Book 1 by E. Bowser]()
Product Of The Street: Union City Book 1 by E. Bowser
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTali Saunders had one to leave Union City and never look back. Going off to college with her sister Shandea was a perfect way to escape becoming a product of the street. She never imagined on her last night in Union City that she would meet someone who made her question everything she thought she knew about herself... -
![Loyal by Default: Legacy of Carter Reed by K.C. Mills]()
Loyal by Default: Legacy of Carter Reed by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCarter Reed is an assassin with a heart that only beats for one person, McKenna Smith. In a perfect world she would be the light to his darkness. Carter’s world, however, is far from perfect. Which means McKenna cannot exist in it without a target on her back.While he’s away, Carter’s enemies get close and McKenna’s life is threatened... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Give Me All Of You by Tacarra]()
Give Me All Of You by Tacarra
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJaRue Malone is a single mother who simply tries to make ends meet. The father of her eighteen-month-old daughter, Infiniti, refuses to help take care simply because JaRue won’t play by his rules. With the help of her best friend, Journei, and her bosses, Knasim and Knight Richmond, she’s able to provide a somewhat stable and comfortable environment for her daughter...Categorized as:
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![Count On You by Kami Holt]()
Count On You by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Love is a gamble. You’ll never be able to predict whether you have a bad hand or a good one until you start playing.” PumaNormandee Tribune dedicates her life to saving the lives of children. While she loves her job, it doesn’t fill the void of not being able to have the one thing she desires more than anything—a family of her own... -
![Secure in the Arms of a Thug by Tatum James]()
Secure in the Arms of a Thug by Tatum James
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSyre Reign has always been seen as the family screw up. Wherever he goes, his reputation as a hothead with repeated run ins with the law precedes him. From a young age, Delilah Gold has groomed her sons and nephews to take over her online empire. Everyone has a place in the family business, even Syre as the head of security...Categorized as:
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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... -
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![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... -
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![I Need It by Monica Walters, Latisha Burns]()
I Need It by Monica Walters, Latisha Burns
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristian Henderson knows what it’s like to be heartbroken, but he also knows what it’s like to be single and mingling without a care in the world. However, his time has run out on the single life, and he’s ready to settle down. Although he’s the middle son of his parents, he’s the only one that hasn’t found the woman his soul craves... -
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Riding Dirty on I-95 by Nikki Turner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsQueen of hip hop fiction Nikki Turner follows her gritty, emotionally charged novel The Glamorous Life with this new tale from the hood featuring a beautiful down-on-her-luck sister who can out-hustle the best of them as she rises from the ghetto to glory. After Mercy’s beloved dad is murdered in cold blood on her seventh birthday, her mother gives her up to foster care... -
![Forever a Hustler's Wife by Nikki Turner]()
Forever a Hustler's Wife by Nikki Turner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe high priestess of the hood, Nikki Turner, is back with the novel fans have been feenin’ for: the sequel to her #1 bestselling novel, A Hustler’s Wife. Des, Virginia’s slickest gangsta, is about to become a dad when he is charged with the murder of his own attorney... -
![Quiet Chaos by Keta Kendric]()
Quiet Chaos by Keta Kendric
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMecca: Family. Being a member of the Evans family was a blessing and a curse. By the time I was sixteen, I had committed four murders and had been beaten to within an inch of my life. Yet, I had turned out to be the fighter, the one that had been strong enough to survive in a world of chaos... -
![Her So Husband 3 (Her So Called Husband ) by Chenell Parker]()
Her So Husband 3 (Her So Called Husband ) by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlexus is in a bind. After the love of her life, Tyree, catches her in bed with her ex-lover, Dre, she is terrified that she may have lost him forever. Even though Tyree still loves Alexus, he’s unsure if they will be able to overcome this huge obstacle or if he should simply move on. Keanna hasn’t changed one bit, but this time, she has a little competition of her own... -
![Dawning and Resurgence by K.C. Mills]()
Dawning and Resurgence by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“I’ll never ask for you to be with me, to love me, to appreciate me and what I have to offer. Everything I do will be for you. I will be unabashedly devoted to making you happy. The choice will always have to be yours. But if you continue to choose me? I promise to give you everything I am, everything I will ever be, everything you can even imagine... -
![Pressure Cooker by Mel Dau]()
Pressure Cooker by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFiona and Croy O’Brian were the prototypes of ‘I’ma stick by em’. Their relationship started in an unconventional manner, but it only made the love grow fiercer over the years. Introduced to you by Megatron himself, find out why the saying birds of a feather flock together rings true when it comes to Fiona and Croy... -
![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... -
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![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...
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