A JUICY URBAN FICTION ROMANCE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JADE JONES Holland thought she had it all figured out. At 26, she’s running game alongside her younger boyfriend, Crash—a hot-headed street kid with a dark past and a dangerous temper. Together, they’ve been finessing wealthy men with smooth setups and quick getaways. But when their latest scheme spirals into something deadly, Holland finds herself caught between guilt, survival, and the man she’s grown used to enduring. Meanwhile, her best friend, Pleasure, is in her own lane—using her beauty and charm to secure the lifestyle...

After Chime has taken the fall for her twin, Chance, once again, it seems she hasn’t learned from her lessons. Things have been going downhill, and it's up to Chance to fix everything. The beef between Lyric and Chime is now life-threatening and dangerous. However, where there is love, there will always be Lyric; and she isn’t coming off of Prince without a fight. She too has a plan of her own – to execute Chime entirely. Teaming up with Lex and King may be just what she needs to accomplish that mission. As for Cinnamon's daughter, London, things look bad for now; but sometimes taking...

When Burgandi ran from her husband into the arms of her side piece, she thought she had escaped the fire; until one phone call threw her into the pit. Alacrán, a seductive kingpin and leader of Hijos del Alacrán, has craved Burgandi since the night Crypt handed her over like a gift. He promised it wouldn’t be the last time, and he never breaks a promise. When she steals from him and tries to frame her husband, her plan spirals into a nightmare. Snatched and imprisoned in his Castillo de Veneno, also known as the Castle of Venom, Burgandi is trapped among his wives and children; forced ...

Burgandi’s affair was once a dangerous secret; now it’s her prison. As a consequence of her actions, she’s forced to launder dirty money through her business, for a brutal Mexican cartel. Every step Burgandi takes drags her deeper into the underworld, where one slip could cost her everything. Thorne never promised love; yet he’s stuck in a game he didn’t ask to play. Lovie is pregnant; and while he’s not sure that the baby is his, she’s using that uncertainty to her advantage. Just when he thinks the storm is over, another one brews. One of his closest allies might be hiding ...

Burgandy Weiler owns Burgandi’s Bouquet, a chain of successful floral shops. She’s the mother of two beautiful children, and the wife of Christopher Weiler. Christopher AKA Crypt is every woman’s dream - Fine and rugged, with long money and even longer connections. Upgrading Burgandi he takes her from cleaning dirty hotel rooms, to being a boss. However, behind closed doors, Crypt is battling a sex addiction that has Burgandi feeling like a visitor in her own marriage. Thorne Ellis grew up in the rough streets of Detroit, but his heart was always in the garden. His late grandmother, ...

I did life right. I finished college, passed the bar, and I’m ready to put my degree to work in the Big Apple, where dreams come true. When my father orders me home for a family emergency, I discover that he’s not only respected in corporate America but in the drug trade, too. Turns out, the family emergency is my safety. For my protection, I’m being forced to hide out with my mother’s crackhead sister in Arizona. If that’s not bad enough, my ex is driving me! -Caprice Our families' illegal dealings weren’t a surprise to me as I’m set to take over. I have to admit I was caught...

Things are finally looking up for Kalisha. After so many years of struggle, she finally feels like she has a future to look forward to. The more time she spends with Marquez, the more she can feel herself falling for him. She's actually starting to imagine the possibility of a future between them. It's crazy. They hardly know each other. But it's something that she feels deep inside of her. Marquez enjoys spending time with her. She gives him a break from the chaos swirling around the other parts of his life. But unfortunately, he may not have time for love right now. The walls are closing ...

Dewy Rose promised herself she’d survive the holidays without crossing any lines; but with every stolen glance and late-night moment, the temptation grows. Spawn’s money, power and intoxicating charm, makes it almost impossible for her to stay focused on the job. How is Dewy supposed to keep it professional when her boss is everything she never knew she wanted? Spawn Breckett built his empire on control, but this Christmas, his world starts falling apart. A tragedy drags out buried family secrets, and his enemies are moving in for the kill. With everything on the line, Dewy becomes more...

Loyalty has a limit. Secrets don’t stay buried forever. Lola, Lyrica, and Lake—three sisters built from hustle, heartache, and hood royalty—are back and badder than ever in the explosive new installment of the Bad Bish series. But this time, the streets aren’t their only enemy. When long-buried secrets claw their way to the surface, the foundation of the family starts to crack. Dirty truths, double lives, and down-low drama threaten not just their bond—but the empire they’ve risked everything to build. Lola’s running the game, but her past is catching up. Lyrica’s playing ...

Dating has never been a priority for Destiny. She wanted nothing to do with the secret texts, lying, and arguments with random women. But Bashar entered her life and turned it upside down. Destiny was sprung. When her mother met him, she knew he was no good for her daughter. Bashar had heartbreak written all over him. Ignoring her mother’s warnings, she falls for him. Will she regret not listening to her mother? Or will Bashar be the one to prove her wrong and be everything Destiny needs?

Ivy Davis is a woman who stayed out of drama and was very naive to the streets. Her man, King Miller, was from the very place she didn't know about. However, her perception of him wasn't who he was. Now she has a target on her back because King held a secret that could cost her her life. Noah Davis suffered a tragic accident a few years back and turned to drugs to cope. He meets a woman who discloses that she, too, had a problem with drugs. As they grew close, someone from her past decided to show up, and not for a good reason. Will Noah stick it out or move on?

Raven loves her husband Russell and the life they’ve created over the past nineteen years with their two children. Since meeting her senior year of theology school, he’d always kept his promises. When they stood before God, vowing to forsake all others, he kept his word, and she had no reason to doubt him. When she stepped out on faith and planted Faith Covenant Church, five years ago, he was right there. Until lately. Lately, he’s been different. Russell says he’s not cheating, but then he calls her name. Peah. Peah is his weakness and the one he runs to. She’s the one he’ll ...

**Previously Published as The Protector's Promise** No matter how strong love is, every love story has its challenges. The same rings very true for Karmen and Desmond. Their love has been a rollercoaster from the beginning, but when Desmond’s past resurfaces, it makes their ride even bumpier. Desmond moved back home, trying to outrun his demons. Soon he realizes there’s only so much running he can do before they catch up with him. When they do, they threaten the life of Karmen and his own. Karmen’s past relationship caused her to keep guys at arm’s length. She’s lived by the motto...

Lessyn Bradshaw had been taught very young that a man was only good for one thing: 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. After being engaged for three years and never truly being fulfilled in the bedroom or otherwise, Lessyn was unsure if being married to the rich designer was worth the risk of being unhappy—unsatisfied. When she meets Gabriel, his energy and vibe immediately have her intrigued.

Synopsis: *77k word count* “I had no interest in falling in love or settling down because I had trust issues when it came down to women, but my perspective on things changed when I ran into her. The moment our eyes met, something deep down told me that I had to make her mine, but I knew making her mine wouldn’t be easy.”-Supreme Ten years after witnessing the death of his parents, Legacy Martinez known to the New Orleans streets as Supreme has found a new family with the south’s most notorious drug organization, the Blood Mafia Family. Working under the wing and mentorship of the ...