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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... -
You're My Little Secret 2 by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrooklyn went from being a naïve eighteen year old virgin to being the pregnant side chick of a soon to be married man. Dominic has always wanted to be a father and he’s excited that Brooklyn is making his dream a reality. Dominic loves Brooklyn but his history with his fiancée Kennedi has made it difficult to choose between the two... -
Love and War by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratings[Read by Cary Hite] Ashley Antoinette is back and better than ever with this sexy street tale. The feud between YaYa and Leah has ruined the lives of everyone around them. In The Prada Plan 4, the animosity is alive, and the resentments run deeper than ever. -- Indie has watched YaYa's past destroy the woman he once knew, and his patience has run thin... -
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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Unexpected Expectations by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe universe has a plan of its own and the unexpected sometimes creates expectations that we aren’t prepared for. One of the most unpredictable happenings tends to be love.T’air’s current way of living isn’t cutting anymore... -
Hoodlums & Hooligans by Desirée
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsthe sequel to The Carter Boys, and For the Love of ATL combined. You MUST read those two first! ATL-- Carter boys -- Hoodlums! Okay so I'm pretty bad at descriptions, and summaries so I'll do the best I can. This first book is basically going back, explaining why things are the way they are. How Tiffany and Jeremy met (if you don't know them, you need to read ATL... -
STIFF by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree friends experiencing life’s uncertain changes decide they need relaxation beyond the usual girls’ night out. A friend tells them about, The Den, an upscale male strip club. They find out the club is a shell of what really lies beneath—and soon, the ladies are venturing into their mind and body’s wildest desires.This is Asia McClendon's story... -
You're The One That I want: The Mason Family Saga by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith a looming promotion, a so-so social life, and a best friend about to give birth, Inalia Maxwell has a bit of a full plate. Add to that her quest for a coveted Mason, and she's booked and busy.Myair Mason has spent his life living with and loving his big family. Love is the furthest thing from his mind, even though a few of his cousins aren't making it look so bad... -
Marry Me Twice by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaving the support of his family means everything to Haji Abimbola. Leaving his home of Freetown, Sierra Leone to further his education, he travels to the United States… Southeast Texas to be exact… to study chemical engineering... -
Suck Me Slow by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQueentesa ‘Queenie’ Manigault lives her life to please others with very little time for self. Although this is what she does, it is not what is required from her family who love her dearly. They want her to have a much-needed life break and Montego Bay is just the answer... -
Slipped up in Love by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove is Messy. It can be sticky. It can be all consuming. It can come out of nowhere. If you’re not careful, you might slip up and find yourself so deep in it that you can’t climb out. Cheyenne has hated Travis since he walked into her class in kindergarten. He pestered her for years until the fates stepped in and moved him away. But he’s back now… And pestering her is the last thing on his mind... -
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... -
In Due Time by B. Love
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“You and these lies. I’ve never known you to be a liar until you started fighting your feelings for me. You’ll be mine in due time, Mackenzie. In due time.” – Rahim Frank They met ten years earlier, and she was approached by someone else. Out of a need to keep her close, Rahim settled for friendship with Mackenzie even though he’s always wanted more... -
The Sweetest Surrender by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEffervescent, Fearless, and self-assured, Selena Strauss is always the life of the party. Her buoyant personality is a pleasure to be around causing her to garner the attention of a hot commodity she’s had her eyes on for a while... -
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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... -
Save Her For Me by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJanae Jackson lives her life unapologetically. People are gonna think what they want so she chooses to live with no regrets. Let ‘em talk! While her best friend is hopelessly in love, she wants no parts of it. Money is the motive and love doesn’t pay any bills... -
Sensual Confessions by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBlade Madaris has watched the men in his family surrender their single status one by one, and he has no plans to join them. But the gorgeous attorney he meets at his cousin's wedding would make a fine notch on his bedpost. And when circumstances bring them together for six months, Blade formulates a plan to sweep Samari Di Meglio off her feet and into his arms... -
Recipe for Temptation by Maureen Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA two-month sabbatical from her high-powered career is just what the doctor ordered...especially when Reese St. James eyes the hunk of her secret fantasies on the menu. From the moment she walks into Michael Wolf's world-famous restaurant, she's given the VIP treatment. And the sexy celebrity chef's mouth-watering kisses have her eating right out of his hand...and hungry for more... -
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... -
Drown In It by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsan arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities or amounts.This word best describes what Willow Reid and Rakeem Wilks find themselves caught in both sexually and emotionally.A knock on a wrong door is what pushed them into the tsunami, but their chemistry and passion is what keeps them afloat... -
Her Guardian by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Uncut Diamonds return...Trent and Callie's story in the series is one of twists and turns that take you on a journey through the past books of the series. Be sure to brush up on your Diamond history for this one...then get ready for the roller coaster ride... -
Her Warrior by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA chance meeting with the Sun God himself, had changed his life. He’d become an Uncut Diamond, in addition to a Senior Forensic Specialist with the FBI. He had more money in his bank account than he’d ever imagined and lived in a penthouse apartment. He was young, handsome, brilliant and dangerous as hell. At twenty-eight, Kyle was living the dream... -
Phire: I'm Just Saying by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrowing up in a family of overachievers isn’t easy for feisty co-ed, Sapphire Lassiter. With eleven older brothers and sisters, they all have opinions on what she should do with her life. Phire, as everyone called her, of course, has other plans. No one promised you rainbows and sunshine. Lawrence Trent Palmer never forgot those words for they molded his life... -
In This Moment by K. Lashaun
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove, in all its forms, is a foreign concept to Garryn Taylor.After being let down one too many times by nearly every person in her life, she’s sworn off the elusive emotion to focus solely on her career... -
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Shattered Heart by Vivian Rose Lee
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUriel Henderson hoped he didn’t regret calling on the woman that had shattered his heart, but she was his family’s only hope. When she made her entrance, he didn’t expect the pitter patter of his heart to ignite like nitroglycerin. It had been years, and the pain was still raw. But, at that moment, he knew that her love still had a hold on him... -
A Senful Holiday: The Novella by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith Christmas quickly approaching, Sen finds himself anxiously waiting for Neicey’s pregnancy to come to an end. Having experience with Daiya, he’s determined to be the best father he can be and prove to Neicey that he’s ready for the domestic life... -
Asylum by B. Love
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAsylum Matthews has devoted his life to his wife, stepdaughter, and the safehouses and protection he provides the city of Memphis. When his wife disappears without a trace, leaving signed divorce papers and her daughter behind, Asylum’s world is tilted on its axis.Dauterive Jersey married the wrong man, and she’s suffered silently because of it... -
Mister Librarian by B. Love
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHoney Williams doesn’t trust men. Between her father and last lover, a part of her struggles with resenting the entire species. She’s spent the past six months hidden in the safety of her parents’ home hoping her kind heart will never be the cause of pain and misfortune again. That seems possible until a cranky client causes chaos… which leads to her meeting Mr. Librarian... -
Naughty 2: My Way or the Highway by Brenda Hampton
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJaylin Jerome Rogers is back, and he’s naughtier than ever! After his marriage proposal is rejected by the only woman he’s ever loved, Jaylin has come to the conclusion that women are only good for one thing. Now he’s on a mission to fulfill his desires at all costs, and any woman who gets with him is in for a rough ride... -
Teach Me by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Lassiter family consists of six precious gems and six true gentlemen. They are all blessed with good looks, charm, and a wonderful sense of self-worth. They know who they are and who they want. Child number five, sexy, confident and fiercely loyal, Diamond Lassiter made her choice. She did not save herself for anyone less than a real man to teach her how to make love... -
Access Denied: Luxury Love by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSharee Taylor has grown up being the person her siblings could rely on. Being the oldest, she accepted that responsibility with pride. After getting settled in her career, she realizes that while she’s being supportive of everyone else, she’s lonely. Everyone has moved on with their lives and it seems she’s at a standstill... -
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... -
Cum with Me: An Erotic Novella by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAustyn Bates had given up on love until she watches her twin brother and one of her best friends fall in love with each other in what seemed like a matter of days. Watching their love bloom gives her hope, and her desire to love and be loved is reignited, although she remains cautious about giving her heart to someone.Evander Michaels is newly divorced... -
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My Best Friend's Wish by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDario When I was younger, I believe I heard something I shouldn’t have. After what I overheard, I don’t believe our mother just up and left us. I was a kid. I didn’t have money, power, or respect to get the answers I needed back then. Not until now. I’m being promoted in the family and I’ll have all the power I need... -
Something Special by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGabriella I can’t stand him. Jamal Holmes. My best friend’s cousin. So what he may be able to help me finally make the move to get my business off the ground. He’s a pompous jerk and judgmental to boot. At least, those are the very excuses I tell myself to avoid his help at all costs. Now, if I could just get my silly body to stop reacting every time he’s near... -
If You Let Me by Kema B.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a vindictive ex causes her to lose her dream role, Taheerie Pierre’s girls dare her to accompany them on a sinful night out at the exclusive Club Eros. Taheerie agrees, hoping that checking a few things off her bucket list helps her to forget her troubles. However it opens up a Pandora’s Box of hidden pleasure between friends instead... -
Saint Baptiste by Miss Candice
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn his new position, as head of the Baptiste family business, Saint faces many challenges. But nothing could have prepared him for the challenges that came with dealing with the alluring, Naoki Childs. She was the insoluble problem his big brother, Jahad, talked about. A problem that couldn’t be handled with a phone call, a meeting, or by simply emptying his clip... -
Night of Seduction/Heaven's Gate by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Night of Seduction can change your outlook on life and open Heaven's Gate. Night of SeductionMusic Executive Jason Davies made a mistake. That result was a gift of love, his daughter Sierra. Accepting his responsibility as a father, he moves the mother of his daughter, Latoya Wright into his home. Expectantly, she wreaks so much havoc in his life he completely gives up on love... -
Masters of Illusions by D. Camille
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSean Jackson is the...Assistant to Jordan Black at Black Diamond Holdings. Just what the assistance is that he provides is yet to be revealed. Sean is the epitome of the classic gentleman with a cool, relaxed demeanor on the outside a dangerous side within that is unrivaled. Sean becomes captivated by a curvaceous chocolate Goddess by the name of Lily Masters at their first encounter... -
Art of Deception by D. Camille
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRay Parker is the Sun God. He is accustomed to doing things his way, in life and in love. Ray controls his own destiny and is determined that no woman will ever conquer his heart or change his lifestyle. As he deals with threats to his life and the lives of his brothers, he must be at the top of his game... -
The Lion by d Camille
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRion Shaw is the Lion and understands his purpose. A retired professional baseball player, he returns to his home in Detroit to purchase a major league franchise. Rion has to tackle government corruption and systematic racism in his quest. He didn’t realize that one person held the key to all of his dreams until she knocks him off his feet... -
A Lost Heart by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter nearly losing his life to save his friend's family ex-FBI agent Brian Thompson realizes something is missing from his life-love. On a scouting trip to southwest Virginia the last person he expected to see was Caitlyn Montgomery, the woman that disappeared from his life ten years ago, married with a child... -
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... -
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After the Kiss by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a silent birthday wish sparks a night of insatiable desire, Erica wonders what will become of her relationship with her best friend, after the kiss... -
Beginning of an Eclipse by S.K.
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe measure of a man can be defined in many ways: the way he handles conflict, accepting responsibility for his actions, and how he learns from his mistakes. After being dumped off in an orphanage by his mother when he was only seven years old, life forces Darrell Monroe to quickly grow up at an early age. The only one he trusts is his best friend, Marcus Bennett... -
Graveyard Shift: Nights Like This by AshleyNicole, Erin B
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s raining, it’s pouring– Wait, nobody’s snoring. They’re in the bed, or on the couch, or maybe the counter… and will definitely have a good morning.The Emergency Room is quiet and Nyree wants to keep it that way. However, her nemesis stops by, and the power isn’t the only thing going down... -
A Scoop of Love: A Sweet Rapids Novella by Té Russ
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFormer NFL star turned yoga teacher/studio owner Paxton Humphries is glad to be home after traveling for over a year.His return is made even sweeter when he meets ice cream shop owner, Raegan Wilson... -
Table For Three: A With Your Permission Holiday Edition by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNote: This is a follow-up story to With Your Permission. I encourage you to read that book first before reading Table For Three.Needing to reconnect with her husband in the bedroom, a pregnant Bri St. Valentine goes out of her way—unnecessarily to grab Raphael's attention in this quick, witty, and sexy Thanksgiving short story, Table For Three... -
Danger's Heir by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe fell in love, got married…and it was all a lie.They expected a mafia princess, but when Rodrigo meets the woman his father is forcing him to marry, he realizes Giada is much more than she seems. Smart and dangerous, she’s the kind of woman he could love…too bad everything he’s about to tell her is a lie.Casson knows Rodrigo is in too deep...
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