African American Contemporary Urban

Amidst Cleveland's Hustle, A Bookstore Clings to Hope... ...Will the secret millionaire's love write its salvation, or will shadows from his past seal its fate?Nestled in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Heart Hardcovers isn't just a bookstore—it's a symbol of resilience and dreams on the brink of fading into obscurity. Miriam Bennett, its spirited owner, stands at the crossroads of saving her beloved haven. As the digital age threatens the very essence of printed stories, Miriam’s determination is all that keeps the lights on. The rent is overdue, and hope is thin. Enter Elijah Stone, ...

Robert is a new converted Christian and best friend of Calvin Snow, finally decides that he's had of his wife Monica. Therefore Monica has found a new love interest to help her rebound from her divorce with Robert. The fling with "Perry" turns into a life of lies and a unwanted pregnancy that changes her life forever. Unable to cope with her irresponsible decisions, she turn to drugs to mask the pain after one phone call from Perry destroyed her life.

This rescue is a matter of life or death for everyone. Will Grace be found before it’s too late, or will Jason come to his senses and let her go? Wilson and Michael are desperate to get the women they love back home at any cost. How will the couples deal when their secrets are exposed? The Johnson family’s past and present will be uncovered by Detective Sanford as he hits the streets to find Janice. The FBI finds a few answers and clues that will change lives forever. Tragedy will either bring people you love closer or rip them apart. Families, friends, and couples’ relations will be ...

It’s hard being in your twenties, single, and desiring love. It’s also hard dating and at the same time, controlling your flesh. Nevertheless, the young singles of FTC are learning how to safe-date. In this rare but raw singles class, they are learning things from the perspective of newly married sisters, Jamecia and Jayla. Will the lessons stick? Carlotta has been such an awesome sister to Isha, but even doing her best, things happen that she has no control of. But, thank God for church friends. Lyden, was there from the very beginning. As their feelings began to change for one another...

The lives of Frankie, Tommie, and Olivia (Livvy) haven't turned out quite as planned. Frankie has a pair of stalkers. The life that Tommie had dreamed of having with Blue has become anything but perfect, and Olivia, despite her efforts, hasn't been able to get over the psychological barrier caused by her husband's affair in Naughty or Nice.

The Kennedy Kings have resurfaced only to learn that the women they married are not the same. Scarlett and Camp Kennedy continue to have marital problems. Although their troubles stem from past physical abuse on Scarletts part, their issues are magnified now that she has Ngozi, her mysterious new love interest. With all of her troubles and her new baby, Scarletts emotional stability plummets.

Can a ten year respite mend two broken hearts? Reunited after a decade, Will and Jemma are stunned to see one another and they are forced to talk and figure out what drove them apart. Discovering that time hasn't changed their attraction to each other, they decide to rebuild their relationship by taking things slow and learning to appreciate the adults they've grown into. Can they finally make it work this time without any outside interference shaking things up? Or is it too late for Jemma and Will to realize they are soul mates and belong together? Don't miss the conclusion to L.J. Bowen's...

Eleven years ago, the Meotti family experienced the most traumatic event ever imaginable: The murder of the head to their family, the glue and the backbone that kept everyone together. Even though time has passed, moving on from what has happened to their family is something that still eats away at Leila Meotti and her three girls. Her oldest daughter, Aleemah, is hell bent on creating her own way for herself. She makes it clear that she does not trust her own mother, or anyone else for that matter, to lead her. Leila worries about the choices that her daughter is making because just like ...

The finale of the E Love Series is the Extravagant is getting the town….The Jourdain girls are getting married and this time, they’ve chosen with their two future husbands, Jacob and Dwight, to have a double wedding. Love is finally trending on them and Jamecia and Jayla could not be happier. Unfortunately, the same enemy who sees the blessings being handed out in their lives, is the same one who thrives on testing their resolve. And this time, the blow would be enough to altar all of their lives. Joseph and Lydianne Jourdain have built a wonderful family. For forty-two years, they’ve...

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery? Dive into "17-Years," a mesmerizing short story that will leave you questioning the boundaries of time and the power of the human spirit. Immerse yourself in this captivating short story that will leave you inspired, questioning the essence of time, and reflecting on the boundless potential within us all. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the remarkable tale of "17-Years" – a story that will stay with you long after you read the final page.

Keep your friends at a distance because it’s not always your enemies you need to be keeping close. The block is a microscope, and you’re always under it.

Preston is a man who has everything. He has the perfect job, lives in the perfect home, and has the perfect wife. Life is going great for him until tragedy strikes when his wife, Nia, is killed in a car accident leaving the marketing executive alone for the first time in over fifteen years. As Preston continues to adjust to his new life, his friends, CJ and Bryan, try to warn him about what’s to come on the sixth month anniversary of his wife’s death, which ends his official mourning period in single women’s eyes. He’s on the cusp of being the most desirable man in the office, which...

Atlanta's mayor, The Honorable Josiah J. Bishop, has an addiction to his wife, Mink, that is just as powerful as her toxic love affair with heroin. As her life spirals out of control due to her obsession with the needle, his love and devotion to her is slowly shredding his soul into tiny pieces. But he just can't let her go. The brotha's loyalty to the love of his life and the mother of his two young, adorable daughters is deeper than any ocean.

You found parts of me I didn’t know existed, and in you, I found a love I no longer believed was real. -Unknown Shayna King is struggling to be happy again after tragically losing her fiancé to murder and her parents to a drunk driver. The middle King sister is now quiet and conservative, hiding the person she used to be. Handsome photographer, Greg Navarro, looks like he should be on the opposite end of the camera. His business is flourishing, and life is good when he’s introduced to the simple beauty that is Shayna King. Greg goes after what he wants, and he finds himself wanting ...

Savannah Grant closed Secure International, Inc., because the FBI is still probing her company to find evidence on corruption to take her down. She discovers someone has stolen her father’s art collection which is a legacy of paintings. She teams up with local Cleveland upscale business owners to help make her Golden Ticket Gala a huge success and take down the people who betrayed her. Her brother Sergio’s mistress Lacey Gold plays both sides to secure her bag because he took her for granted. Myles Sutton has his own deep secrets when things don’t go according to plan, he spreads his ...

Take a trip into theheart of passion as seductive samba rhythms pulse in the warm evening breezes. Escape and savor these three scintillating stories set against the beautifulbackdrop of Brazil.... Two weeks in Rio - surely that's enough time for marketing VP Sydni Lawson to forge a lucrative merger. But instead of sweet-talking real estate mogul Gabriel St. James, she's being swept away by their sizzling and unexpected attraction.

Considered an unlikely pair, Marcus, the reformed dope boy, and Nikki, the pampered princess, have undeniable chemistry. Problems arise when only one of them is willing to be honest and acknowledge the obvious attraction. Because she doesn't feel that he fits into her world or the plan she has mapped out for her life, Nikki curves Marcus without hesitation from their first encounter. Unable to see past her fears, she doesn't realize that rejecting him just may cost her the man she was meant to spend her life with.

Ceanna is forced to bury her best friend after a sudden illness. Now she's guardian to her best friend's daughter, and Ceanna wonders if she can raise Jalisa and deal with the newly discovered betrayal by Tonya and her husband, Jaceyon. Fighting for a divorce while carrying Jaceyon's twin daughters, Ceanna tries to mask her emotions and deal with her situation. Avantae knows that loving his stepbrother's wife is wrong, but he can't deny his feelings for Ceanna. He is determined to be a better man for Ceanna. Things are finally looking up for him, until Zaria comes back to settle a score.

Auben Mutze has more vices than he can deal with - six to be exact - each branded down his arm for the world to see. They mark him as a lesser twin in society, as inferior, but there’s no way he’ll let that define him. Intelligent and outgoing, Auben’s spirited antics make him popular among the other students at his underprivileged high school. So what if he’s envious of his twin Kasim, whose single vice brand is a ticket to a better life, one that likely won’t involve Auben. Then Auben starts hearing voices that speak to his dangerous side - encouraging him to perform evil deeds....

When Zara Thompson throws herself a divorce party to celebrate her freedom from her unfaithful husband, she expects it to be the beginning of her new life. What she doesn't expect is for Marcus, her soon-to-be ex-husband, to crash the party with revelations that threaten to shatter everything she thought she knew. In one explosive night, Zara's carefully planned celebration spirals into chaos. A suspicious photo, a drunk therapist, an outspoken exotic dancer, and a series of shocking truths force her to question six months of certainty.