African American Crime

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in BBW Hungry for Love 4. Kalisha's baby daddy just couldn't handle her new career choice and her relationship with Keon. So he snapped and crashed out. She had no choice but to call Keon to save her. And thankfully, that's what he did, coming to her rescue when she had no one else to turn to. She looks forward to spending the next few weeks, maybe even months, in his condo. She'll finally get to experience the peace that she's always wished for. But unfortunately for her, things just can't be that easy. Trouble is on the horizon. Her baby daddy is about...

Sixteen-year-old Diamond "Ray-Ray" Jenkins has it made in the shade, until one wrong move by her parents turns their lives upside down. Their secret of taking from the wrong street King in the Trap, Damien Orlando, has now put her in peril. The death of her parents signals an end to Diamond's semi-perfect life, putting her in the hands of evil. Her only salvation is to learn the game, and to put her trust in a kid wearing a hoodie.

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in BBW Looking for Love 2. The walls are closing in on Jevon. He doesn't know who to trust. Or which direction to turn. But he knows one thing: he's got to make things right for Shaniyah and her young son. Shaniyah’s life has been turned upside down. A rich, powerful hustla has promised to upgrade her life in ways she could never imagine. He also wants to step in and be a father to her young son. It sounds too good to be true. But could it actually be real? Breanna is still recovering from the turmoil of the last 24 hours. When she finally leaves the ...

There can be only one: one man with two loyal friends and secrets from the past that will ultimately shake up the entire hood in Chicago; one man on a mission to destroy anyone who doesn't abide by his rules, including tricky bitches who drop to their knees behind closed doors yet stand tall against him when the time comes to collect the almighty dollar; one man with enough swagger in his walk and confidence in his talk and the skills and mindset to build an empire.

There will be betrayal. My name is Labria Harris. I didn’t ask for this life. The man a love is knee deep in it. I stood by Lordes but there is only so much I can deal with. He wants to be a Bregoli and there is nothing I can do to stop him. With that name comes rules that I don’t think I can live by. I want to fight for us but I can’t be the only one going into battle. This isn’t the life I dreamt of when I met the man I fall in love with. Author's Note: This is a dark romance novel with mature themes that might make some readers uncomfortable. There may be triggers that affect ...

The Fast-paced Hood Drama continues in BBW Struggling for Love 2! Still suffering from the traumatic event at her workplace, Jayla just wants to curl up in bed and rest her weary soul. Unfortunately, that won't be possible. Keenan's foolishness has put all their lives in danger. According to him, it's no longer safe for any of them. They have to leave the city immediately. Jayla is riddled with doubts and fears. The trust she had built up with Keenan has been destroyed. She doesn't feel good about following his lead anymore. She's also worried about leaving her ailing mother behind in ...

Some of the best-known and most influential pieces of crime fiction have been from African American writers. Be it Walter Mosley's great Detective Easy Rawlins, or the mean streets of Harlem at the hands of Chester Himes, the stories and characters in this anthology have shaped the mystery genre with their own unique viewpoints and styles. Contributors to the collection include Robert Greer, Chester Himes, Walter Mosley, Cary Phillips, Frankie Bailey, and Richard Wright.

After being kidnapped and taken to a warehouse, Jayla thought that she had only a few minutes left to live. In those final moments, all she cared about was protecting her son. But just when she'd given up any hope of surviving, a guardian angel swooped in to save her. Drako isn't your typical guardian angel. He's a notorious Harlem Kingpin with a violent past, a turbulent present, and a very dangerous future. He agrees to take Jayla and her son from their captors. He plans on putting her to work in his club, Shakerz. Jayla has no choice but to agree to this unusual arrangement. She's ...

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in BBW Looking for Love 3. Life isn’t getting any easier for Jevon. His attempt to move into the square world, and make a name for himself in the real estate game, has turned into a disaster. He regrets ever trying to step out of his lane. There’s not much that he can do now. Except try to limit the damage. But the two NYPD detectives on his heels won’t make that easy for him. Breanna keeps running from one toxic situation to another. She keeps thinking that either David or Jevon sill save her and solve all her problems. But both of them are ...

The Misfits are back and now they are international. Trigga, Diamond, and the crew are in London. Dame has been handled and everything should be perfect. But when a plan works too perfectly, there is bound to be some unfinished business. Secrets are exposed. Diamond has learned the game and now she must continue to embrace a life she was not meant to live while understanding the truths of her own past.

A Harlem kingpin meets a struggling, single mother. Hood love is in the air. Harmony's demons have come back to haunt her. And they may cost her everything. If she loses her job at Shakerz, she’ll find herself out in the streets with her two children. She can't let that happen. She's going to try her best to explain to Drako what happened. But that might not be enough. He doesn't want to hear her stories. And doesn't care about her tears. He just wants her gone. Drako is feeling the pressure on all sides. And the heat is about to get turned up even more when he finds himself at the center...

There will be pain. My name is Cenzo. I’m the consigliere. I was born Vincenzo Bregoli. On the streets I’m known as 50 Cenzo. I’ve been shot, stabbed, strangled and drowned but nothing has taken me out. Losing a family member is nothing new to me, but this one was too close to home. Now I will rain the ultimate pain on my enemies. I will avenge the death of my blood, my one and only. With the help of my brothers Nicco, Lordes and Frankie, we will murder anyone that dares to war with the Bregoli Mafioso Family. No doubt about it, I will get my revenge or die trying. B.M.F. for life. ...

She was supposed to be a background girl. He made her the center of his obsession. Anjanae never meant to catch anyone’s attention, least of all Pavel Volodin. Cold. Quiet. Lethal. He watches her from the shadows at Aethelburg Academy, always too close but never saying a word. When she stumbles too deep into Bratva secrets, he doesn’t warn her. He takes her. Chains her safety to his and drags her into a world of power plays, blood, and control. Pavel was forged to protect the Bratva’s future, not to fall for the soft girl with fear in her eyes and iron in her spine. But Anjanae’s ...

In Hate Crime Hoax, professor Wilfred Reilly examines over 100 widely publicized incidents of so-called hate crimes that never actually happened. With a critical eye and attention to detail, Reilly debunks these fabricated incidents - many of them alleged to have happened on college campuses - and explores why so many Americans are driven to fake hate crimes. We're not experiencing an epidemic of hate crimes, Reilly concludes - but we might be experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of hate crime hoaxes.

With Drako's help, Harmony has managed to stay clean these last few months. He's become her new addiction. As long as he keeps showing her love and affection, she knows she'll be all right. Unfortunately, he seems to be pulling away from her since Jayla showed up at the club. She's not willing to share him. But she’s willing to do everything necessary to get rid of her rival. Jayla's baby daddy Keenan isn't dead. At least not yet. His captors have filled his head with lies. He believes that Jayla and his son are being brutally mistreated by Drako. Now he's being sent on a mission to take ...

Laney was dealt a tough stack of cards early in life. Her pain had made her very strong by the time she met Static, but he is the one that puts her in position and makes her a made woman. Laney digests all the jewels Static drops on her and moves to capitalize off of the position he places her in. But could there be trouble on the horizon? Everything is finally going smooth for Laney when some unexpected news threatens to turn her world into a tsunami. How will Laney react when she finds out that J-ROCK, a person she trusted unwaveringly, is the cause of all of her troubles? Will Laney fold...

Reign thought she found true love when she met Omari, but he proved to be just like every other man from her past. The heart wants what it wants and Reign continues to pursue her dream of being with Omari. When Omari doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to change his ways, Reign finds comfort in another man. When Omari finds out about Reign’s new love interest, he vows to do everything he can to win back her love. However, Reign refuses to rekindle the old flame and ends up in a petrifying predicament when a brief run-in with Omari turns dangerous. Bullet Holes & Broken Hearts is a roller ...

Petagaye, a fierce and resilient young girl, is forced to flee Jamaica after a violent incident, ultimately finding herself in America. The heart of Philadelphia becomes her new home, where she quickly learns that the streets are just as treacherous as those she left behind. In this new city, the Young Mafia—a ruthless gang known for instilling fear—holds sway over many. However, Petagaye remains undeterred by their menacing presence, despite warnings from friends she encounters from Jamaica who have also settled in Philly. As the daughter of a powerful crime lord back home, she carries...

There will be death.My name is Nicco Bregoli the don. Behind my back they call me Dominicco dead eyes. My late father was Dominicco Bregoli the head of the Bregoli Mafioso Family. I ascended to the throne and I’m now THE BOSS. Something is rotten in my organization. I can’t trust anybody not even my own family. Lordes Donovan is the only man I can trust. If you have the balls to go up against me you have the courage to catch a bullet. They say if you mess with the bull you get the horns. I say if you mess with a Bregoli, you get a dance with death. PLEASE READ: CORRECT COPY OF NICCO IS ...

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in BBW Looking for Love 6. Jevon‘s luck has finally run out. He’s locked up on Riker’s Island. All alone with no allies. And surrounded by enemies. His lawyer is working hard to get the charges dropped. But it may be too late for that. So many people would love to put his body on their résumé. Detective Shonda Robinson has completely lost her mind. There’s no turning back now. If she doesn’t clean this mess up soon, she’ll lose everything she’s worked for. And she’ll also end up in prison for a long time. As long as Jevon is still alive...