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Product Of The Street: Union City 3 by E. Bowser
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFransisco ‘Faxx’ Wellington saw Crescent at Myth and knew she would become his obsession.Their connection created a soul tie he wasn’t prepared for. But secrets and hidden agendas reveal themselves, leaving Faxx teetering on the edge of darkness that only Cresent can pull him from.Crescent ‘Cent’ Johnson is questioning the authenticity of her connection with Fransisco... -
![You're My Little Secret 2 by Chenell Parker]()
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 Delivered (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin]()
Love Delivered (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHis secret is uncovered and motives are disclosed. So now what? Will Stenton get the favorable results he plotted years ago? Or will he have caused his own exile from Zoey’s love? Her life charted an alternate journey because of unexpected circumstances. Now that Zoey has put together the pieces, how will she navigate Stenton’s obstacles? Find out in Love Delivered... -
![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... -
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![Descent by Helen Hardt]()
Descent by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe end to his story has already been written…Brad Steel made a promise to his wife and children—to create a legacy born from his love for them and his desire to protect them from harm. It was a worthy ambition…But along the way, something went terribly wrong.Daphne Steel loves her husband beyond measure and will stand by him no matter what, even when it’s more than she can deal with... -
![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... -
![Unexpected Expectations by K.C. Mills]()
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... -
![Blindsided by Love by Monica Walters]()
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... -
![Hoodlums & Hooligans by Desirée]()
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... -
![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... -
![Fire And Desire by Brenda Jackson]()
Fire And Desire by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo years ago, geologist Corinthians Avery had brazenly sneaked into a hotel room to seduce Dex Madaris, head of Madaris Oil and the object of her affection. But the man who emerged from the shower to find her clod in next to nothing was handsome foreman Trevor Grant -- who informed her that Dex was not only absent from the trip -- but happily married... -
![STIFF by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
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... -
![Thicker than Water by Takerra Allen]()
Thicker than Water by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDubbed the Sex and the City of the Hood! Sasha, Tatum, Neli, and Kim are four gorgeous girlfriends hailing from the infamous Brick City Newark, NJ. Trying hard to survive the struggle but making sure they look good and have fun doing it, they are all caught up in the game in their own way. However the bond that they share seems to prove strong enough to conquer almost anything... -
![Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson]()
Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThorn Westmoreland was not enough to convince Tara Matthews to risk her heart in love again...or was it? The beautiful pediatrician and the hard-riding motorcycle tycoon mixed like oil and water. Why, then, couldn't Tara burn the sexy racer from her head or the memory of his passionate caresses from her body? Thorn had wanted Tara since the day they'd met... -
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![You're The One That I want: The Mason Family Saga by AshleyNicole]()
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]()
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]()
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... -
![Love in the Streets by Ashley Nicole]()
Love in the Streets by Ashley Nicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when you meet the man of your dreams, but he’s on the wrong side of the law?... You fall head over heels in love with him. Dr. Sienna Jameson grew up with a crime boss as a father and is not looking for a man with the same occupation. But Streets is cute… and sweet… and everything in between... -
![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... -
![Slipped up in Love by AshleyNicole]()
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... -
![Heart of the Falcon by Francis Ray]()
Heart of the Falcon by Francis Ray
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMadelyn Taggart has shattered her share of glass ceilings. As a young engineer at a Houston oil company, she’s managed to make it in a mostly older, all-male, all-white industry. But her success has come at a high cost to her love life... -
![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... -
![In Due Time by B. Love]()
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]()
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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![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... -
![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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![Save Her For Me by Kami Holt]()
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]()
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]()
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... -
![Applying Pressure: A Love Story by Shvonne Latrice]()
Applying Pressure: A Love Story by Shvonne Latrice
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD." - Proverbs 18:22Myomi Ford has been unlucky in love since she experienced her first crush. Although in a new relationship, she has an unsettling feeling that her current man Xion is just like the others... -
![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... -
![Drown In It by T'Lyn]()
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... -
![An International Affair by Iris Bolling]()
An International Affair by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when dysfunctional families meet the Lassiters? They all learn the meaning of LOVE... Love is Kind, Love is Patience, and Love... lasts for a Lifetime.The Lassiter siblings have been blessed with an internal detector identified as the love gene. Now, that they have found love, one obstacle after another is threatening their happy ever after... -
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![In This Moment by K. Lashaun]()
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... -
![A Senful Holiday: The Novella by BriAnn Danae]()
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... -
![Mister Librarian by B. Love]()
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... -
![Teach Me by Iris Bolling]()
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... -
![Director's Cut: Damaged Heart Series by AshleyNicole]()
Director's Cut: Damaged Heart Series by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNeither Tali, nor Les were looking for love, but they both found it…And lost it. He was unfaithful, and she didn’t know how to love. He couldn’t express his feelings and the ones she did express were hurtful. So, it’s over, right? Not when there’s love involved. Les wants to show Tali that he can be what she needs, but Tali is having a hard time letting him... -
![Access Denied: Luxury Love by Monica Walters]()
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]()
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... -
![The Point of Exhale by Kimberly Brown]()
The Point of Exhale by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElise Bennett is desperately seeking solace from the hands of the man who promised to love, honor, and cherish her til death do them part. Those vows had been forsaken long ago, leaving Elise to bare the brunt of the abuse happening within the walls of her home. Fearing for her safety and the safety of her children, she does the only thing she can think to do when opportunity arises… she runs... -
![Cum with Me: An Erotic Novella by Kay Shanee]()
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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![Gabriel's Lessyn by Rosè Dior]()
Gabriel's Lessyn by Rosè Dior
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLessyn Bradshaw had been taught very young that a man was only good for one his money. If he couldn’t provide security, then he wasn’t the man for her. However, Lessyn didn’t want that for herself. She wanted someone who could provide love, safety, fidelity, and multiple orgasms... -
![Naughty by Brenda Hampton]()
Naughty by Brenda Hampton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJaylin Jerome Rogers, an investment broker worth millions, lives a high-class life with plenty of women to share it with. Nestled in his lavishing home in Chesterfield, Missouri, he captures women with his wealth, charm, nine-plus inches of goodness and amazingly good looks. Although his bed is never empty, his heart is... -
![Something Special by Tiffany Patterson]()
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... -
![Unsuitable Men by Nia Forrester]()
Unsuitable Men by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeautiful, accomplished and a little uptight, Tracy Emerson thinks she has it all figured out, particularly when it comes to the kind of man she wants to end up with. And she knows for sure that Brendan Cole is not The One. First of all, he works in the music business, with rappers no less! His lifestyle is wholly unsuitable for a long-term partner, and not at all compatible with hers... -
![If You Let Me by Kema B.]()
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]()
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...
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