African Urban

Meoshii “Jett” Cándida is known for being a self-absorbed and often inconsiderate human being. Raised by one of Brooklyn’s most notorious and ruthless kingpins, she’s always had this outlook that her needs and wants are above everyone else. After all, she grew up spoiled. But when her father dies and her mom is admitted into a mental facility, her entire world changes as she knows it. Thrust into the dismal world of poverty, Jett has no choice but to take care of herself—with the help of her best friend’s boyfriend, of course. Somehow, she finds herself in a stressful and ...

Beautiful, powerful, successful, and the daughter of a billionaire, there’s nothing Tierra wouldn’t do for her family. Her family, especially her father, are the people she loves most in the world. Tierra knows that she can be overprotective and overbearing at times, but hey, she has learned that’s what it takes to get what you want in this life. But when her father’s health starts declining, Tierra isn’t sure what to do for the first time. Her father’s regular doctor is unavailable and the new doctor, Carter, makes her feel things she would rather not think about. Sure, he is ...

Trapped in an abusive relationship, Heaven feels helpless and alone with the man she’d committed her life too. That was until one day she got the opportunity of a lifetime dancing at Baddie’s nightclub where dreams come true, and legends are made. Her life forever changes after her first night at the club, and her love life expands when she meets a street-smart cutthroat gangsta named Ghost. A standalone novella.

At first, med student Misty Heiress just wants to help. With her cousin Jillian in constant pain, and the doctor refusing to prescribe, Misty steals opioids from the Virginia Beach pharmacy where she works. But when Jillian starts reselling them to local dealers and gets big money, Misty grabs an unbelievable opportunity to get out of crushing debt. Soon Misty's boss, Sanjay, learns the truth and wants in. In no time, their illegal business dominates the street - and racks up a fortune. But when demand quickly outstrips supply, Sanjay way overplays his hand - and the Feds come calling.

3 Baby Daddies. 2 Hustles. 1 Scheme. Leilani Chavez is a half Black, half Mexican young woman from the Westside of Chicago who escapes the mental, physical, and verbal abuse from her bipolar mother and an absentee father. As the streets call her, Lala has gone from selling drugs on the block to pushing pills from a doctor's office. She recruits one of her dead beat baby fathers and her best friend to push weight from downtown Chicago's conservative corporate offices to small all-white trailer towns 2 hours outside of the Chi. LaLa is the essential rags to riches story with urban drama ...

In the second installment of Every Boss Has A Soft Spot, Sasha is torn between a man that is willing to be her everything and a man that’s unwilling to commit to her. Trying to get over Ron’s rejection of her, Sasha comes to the conclusion that she needs to move on. Once she starts seeing Shawn in a different light, she realizes that maybe he has been the one for her all along. Just when she thinks she has finally gotten Ron out of her system, he comes storming back into her life, confusing her once again. After the accident, Ron continues to live his life as he sees fit, only ...

Jagger McCall is on mission to hit District Attorney Stansfield where it hurts. After being lied to and his wife was killed, Jagger stops at nothing to make Stansfield feel his wrath. When he gets the callhe has been waiting for, he sets things in motion for his intricate plan. Jagger has to go out of town to Vegas on business. Once he finds out Stansfield’s daughter will be vacationing there, he makes his move. Gianna Stansfield is her parents’ pride and joy, especially her father’s. After much begging and convincing, her best friend Liberty gets her to embark on a weekend long trip ...

After the death of her father at age eight, Marvelous “Marvel” Stephens, was uprooted from her home to be raised by her father’s parents. As much as she adored her grandparents, her own need for companionship developed as the only child in the household. That all changed when troubled ten-year-old, D'usse “Duce” Phelps, and his uncle moved down the street. From the first point of contact, their friendship took off, causing the two to be inseparable. What seemed like an odd pairing to everyone was a match made for them. Marvel has always been aware of D'usse’s troubled upbringing...

Can your first crush really turn into your first love? After experiencing heartbreak from a person she thought was her first love, twenty-two-year-old, shy, and awkward Alana directs her time and energy to her future rather than relationships. But that all changes when her best friend, Gia, invites her to a party which is hosted by her older brother, Christian— Alana’s first crush that she never fully got over. Christian is a sexy asshole with a no-nonsense attitude that women tend to flock to, even though he gives them his ass to kiss. At twenty-six, he is a successful entrepreneur ...

The year is 2008, 3 years after Trinity and Pharaoh's reign as the new street royalty. As the first lady of The Kingdom, Trinity has to not only dodge bullets but knives in her back by those closest to her. King Pharaoh protects his family at all costs, even if he single-handedly murders every enemy he has. With secrets mounting, the year not only ends with the first Black president but the first Black drug cartel, both hailing from Chicago. Quiet Money is a 3 book series.

Naughty is as naughty always does, and Jaylin Jerome Rogers never disappoints. The aftermath to the Naughty Series picks up nearly three years later, and the tables have clearly turned. Brenda Hampton delivers another pause-resister full of the dramatic antics of bad-boy Jaylin and the women who can't resist him.

Rozalyn McGuay is a simple-minded 15-year-old who thinks life is easy. She quickly realizes that life is a force to be reckoned with once she is abandoned by her mother and forced to live with a father who doesn't want anything to do with her. Seeking love, Rozalyn is pushed into the arms of the baddest boy on the block, Tamar Andrews. He shows her there is a thin line between love and hate. Nothing appears to be strong enough to tear her away from Tamar.

In Secrets of a Side Bitch 2, Simone is struggling to keep together the web of lies that she has woven, all in attempts to be the number one woman in Omari Sutton's life. She continues to pull one devious and demented trick after another to maintain her role as Omari's leading lady. Her tower of lies begins crashing down as intricate parts of her schemes begin to unfold. Chance reemerges, threatening Simone's connection to the murder.

When Amber finally got her crush into her bedroom, she never imagined Mob Ties would burst in and take him out. That night, Amber witnessed something so horrible that she was sworn to silence by Mob Ties boss, Block Sensei. Block was a handsome, rugged billionaire who wasn't looking for love. However, when he met someone as rare as Amber, he craved her for just one night. Their fateful encounter set off a chain reaction across the city, intertwining everyone's lives and thrusting Amber into a world she could have never imagined.

What happens when you were born for the streets.... Exposed to poverty, bad choices and hardships early on... Portia Parker knows all to well. Her drug addicted, trigger happy mother caused scars that never healed. And just when she thought life had nothing wonderful to give... Just when she had sunk as low as a woman could... The love of her life, a kingpin named Miles Murphy, enters and changes her life! The only problem is he's the city's biggest dealer!<\i> Miles Murphy is a notorious kingpin with a notorious reputation. He swoops in like a hero and saves Portia, showering her with love...

'Risking It All for a Heartless Thug,' a gripping urban tale of broken trust, dangerous choices, and the ultimate test of loyalty. ... Dallas, a devoted housewife, finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage with her successful lawyer husband, (Shawn) who is secretly having an affair with his boss. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Ice, a hardened thug recently released from prison after being wrongfully accused of killing his best friend. Despite his rough exterior, Ice and Dallas form an intense connection that offers her a glimpse of the passion and excitement she’s ...

Ain’t nothing but a heartbreak is what twenty-five-year-old Ariel Sweeny keeps telling herself when it comes to her boyfriend of the last five years, “Trouble.” He most definitely lives up to his name, causing trouble everywhere he goes. He’s trouble in the streets, and most importantly, he has trouble keeping it in his pants. Even still, Ariel loves Trouble down to her soul and can’t imagine her life without him in it. On the other hand, there’s Shea Logan, aerospace engineer. He’s gorgeous, smart, funny and did I mention he’s single with a great head on his shoulders and ...

What do you do when you’ve fallen for a man who belongs to someone else? Nydia Johnson is the scandalous Philadelphia vixen who’s only concern in life is the almighty dollar. With a troubled past leaving her scarred and cold inside, she swears off becoming anyone’s housewife; that is until she meets Malik. The king of VA has her in total lust and she’s determined to make him love her, whether he wants to or not. The King of Virginia, aka Malik Grey, is not your average hustler. A life changing past with his wifey, London, removed him from the streets as a mere child of a crack head ...

They met. She chose... now, see what happens next. In the final installment of Every Boss Has A Soft Spot, Sasha has to deal with the trauma left by a crazy fling from Ron’s past, but she is determined to overcome her struggles and get back to the person she was before. When the people closest to her start to question the seriousness of her relationship, she doesn’t let their negative opinions change how she feels about Ron and remains by his side. Everything is going well, until she witnesses him in an act that leaves her no choice but to talk away from him. After receiving some ...

One of the best storytellers in urban fiction has returned.... Eric is a Cincinnati bad boy and legendary drug lord wise beyond his years and in charge of one of the most infamous crews that ever ran the streets of Avondale. He wants out of the game before it’s too late. He’s married to Tori, and together they have two beautiful children and the kind of life that the two of them dreamed up as young teenagers destined to escape the poverty of the hood. At the height of his reign, Eric finds himself trapped between mutiny and jealousy. A traffic stop after a funeral changes his life ...