It started with a proposition (in a hotel bar of all places). The brooding drug lord. The beautiful damsel with jagged edges. You know the rest, right? It’s a page straight out of a hood fairy tale. But our story is far from a classic romance. Because Ahsan Patton isn’t your typical gangsta. He’s the kind that’ll order a hit then rearrange your guts to a slow jam. So, tell me why I agreed to be his fake girlfriend again?

Halani Henley experienced a shocking and devastating loss. At six months pregnant, she loses the child she is carrying, and it turns her entire world upside down. To make matters worse, she feels she is the only one taking her miscarriage as seriously as it is. Her boyfriend of three years, Onyx Sawyer, is moving through life as though he hasn't just lost a child as well. When a secret comes out, Halani is faced with the fact that she may not have known her man as well as she thought she did.

Thaddeus Patrick Lourie saw her, wanted her, and declared that he would have her. No person, thing, or beast would stop him from having his rightful mate. As the next in line for the top, there were expectations set. What happens when the set expectations go against his destiny of having her? Will he stick to the expectations or show his teeth and move toward his destiny?

Being a BBW has never been easy for Reagan while growing up, but that never stopped her confidence either. Reagan knew she was fine, from the thickness of her thighs to her caramel complexion baby doll face. Because of that, she never had a problem getting a man and she knew how to finesse them and leave them, until she met her match.

I had my chance at love and I threw it away. I don't deserve another. I've dedicated my entire life to my community. There's no time for anything else. But then I met her. Ciara Jeffries is everything I told myself I didn't want but she might be everything I need. If I can just hold on to her.

Escape to Chateau Hills, California, home of the prestigious King Dynasty Resorts & Vineyard. CEO Zeno King faces pressure to maintain his late father's vision while also modernizing the family business. When alluring new sommelier Ayasha Black challenges Zeno's traditions, simmering attraction clashes with his lingering resistance to change.

Since his mother’s death and his brother’s imprisonment, Maven Gold has been in a vicious cycle of sleeping with a different woman every other night to numb the pain. Frequenting a local sex club gives him access to various flavors to satisfy his palate. When a chance encounter with a blast from the past arouses more than his libido, he vows to make her his.

Amari Moody, the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, is navigating her life with a mental health disorder and a troubled past. Just as she is finding her footing, her world is turned upside down when her father arranges a marriage between her and Domonick Rivera, the son of a rival cartel leader. Amari is hesitant, but as she gets to know Domonick, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she can't explain. Meanwhile, finding out her best friend Britt is pregnant with Amari's brother Channing's child causes a rift in their lifelong friendship.

Ex-convicts Remedy and Armor used their time behind bars for rehabilitation. When they were released, they built a real estate empire in their small town of Jasper Lane. The bad boys with good hearts have it easy when it comes to business, but their personal lives leave a lot to be desired. When Callie returns home, the last thing she expects is to not be able to find a place to live. One of the perks of having a best friend in real estate is supposed to be unlimited apartment opportunities, but that isn’t the case for Callie.

Meet Trent Bailey, who is fighting for the right to continue his stellar professional football career after enduring striking legal woes in the recent past. Trent cannot and will not blow his second chance for anyone; after all, this is the blessing he's been praying for. After receiving confirmation that staying focused is all he needs, it's what he aims to do. No distractions. That's until he bumps into two unexpected overnight guests.

Shaunie had beauty. Shaunie had brains. Shaunie had a successful career as a real estate agent. But Shaunie felt empty, missing out on the one thing that would make her life complete—a child. After her ex betrayed her in the worst way, she embraced life as a single woman and moved forward with making her dream of motherhood a reality.

With his good looks and his charming ways, Kyiem "Ghoul" Bianchi has the attitude to match. He has no qualms about flossing his rich status and his mob boss behavior. With his parents constantly in his ear about settling down and taking the helm of the business, Ghoul's only goal is to have a good time and play bed tag with as many women as possible. That's until one malicious night at his business changes everything, trouncing his world and thrashing his heart.

Jurzee Bennington was a BBW who didn't care what anyone thought of her. Her self-confidence was through the roof and she made sure to let people know they couldn't disrespect her. That's until she met Lamont, the love of her life. Sadly, he treated Jurzee badly and denied his feelings for her so he wouldn't be made fun of. Fortunately for her, his ignorance brought someone else around that would make her smile.

She's a go-getter who walks to the beat of her own drum, ready to ride for her sisters whenever and wherever, and taken by a man who would rather she play housewife than CEO. He's an undisputed king in his city, a man who commands the attention of any room he walks into, and unconcerned with matters of the heart. Thyri Wright and Killian Miller are next on Cupid's hit list. And one thing about Cupid's arrow? It never misses its target. Once Thyri and Killian's worlds collide, nothing will be the same ever again.

With her mom locked away at a mental institution and her paternal identity uncertain, Klarity has been alone the majority of her life and is just trying to withstand. When her boyfriend breaks her heart, it causes her insecurities to rise at a high level, triggering everything else in her life to start plummeting like stock prices during a high-profile scandal—fast and in a hurry. Finding herself on the verge of being homeless, the light at the end of the tunnel starts to shine brighter when she bumps into a handsome, cantankerous, and enigmatic man who steals her breath.

With her mom locked away at a mental institution and her paternal identity uncertain, Klarity has been alone the majority of her life and is just trying to withstand. When her boyfriend breaks her heart, it causes her insecurities to rise at a high level, triggering everything else in her life to start plummeting like stock prices during a high-profile scandal—fast and in a hurry. Finding herself on the verge of being homeless, the light at the end of the tunnel starts to shine brighter when she bumps into a handsome, cantankerous, and enigmatic man who steals her breath.

With his good looks and his charming ways, Kyiem "Ghoul" Bianchi has the attitude to match. He has no qualms about flossing his rich status and his mob boss behavior. With his parents constantly in his ear about settling down and taking the helm of the business, Ghoul's only goal is to have a good time and play bed tag with as many women as possible. That's until one malicious night at his business changes everything, trouncing his world and thrashing his heart.

You may remember the names June and Free from the series Insane 4 U. They were briefly mentioned, and with their quick introduction, we could all take a wild guess and realize that the two of them had the ability to put the T in toxic. June is Insane's big brother, and now, it's his turn to have his own story. June and Free have had this situationship going on for a few years now, and while some may admire their relationship, others will agree that it's toxic and draining. They could be good for each other, but for some reason, they just can't get it right.

Amari Moody, the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, is navigating her life with a mental health disorder and a troubled past. Just as she is finding her footing, her world is turned upside down when her father arranges a marriage between her and Domonick Rivera, the son of a rival cartel leader. Amari is hesitant, but as she gets to know Domonick, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she can't explain. Meanwhile, finding out her best friend Britt is pregnant with Amari's brother Channing's child causes a rift in their lifelong friendship.

Normandee Tribune dedicates her life to saving the lives of children. While she loves her job, it doesn't fill the void of not being able to have the one thing she desires more than anything—a family of her own. Amid her fertility struggles, she's forced to come to terms with the reality that she may have put her heart in the hands of the wrong person. Things begin to shift after she's reunited with the knight in shining armor who once helped her during a devastating loss. Now, Normandee is left with hard decisions only she can make.

Escape to Chateau Hills, California, home of the prestigious King Dynasty Resorts & Vineyard. CEO Zeno King faces pressure to maintain his late father's vision while also modernizing the family business. When alluring new sommelier Ayasha Black challenges Zeno's traditions, simmering attraction clashes with his lingering resistance to change.

For sixteen-year-old Infinity, her best friend, Magic, is her everything, even her private crush. It doesn't hurt that he is breathtakingly fine and the man around her Brooklyn hood. The one who vows to love and safeguard her for eternity. However, her fervent insecurities keep her grounded on platonic avenue, vying to never cross the friendship boundaries. Or is it too late for that? When a familiar and acute terror attempts to bring severe harm, the best friends get caught up and realize just how far they are willing to go to protect each other.

Sevyn Stephens spent her entire childhood on the outside looking in, watching her father and his family bask in wealth and privilege while she and her mother struggled to make ends meet. But when tragedy strikes, Sevyn is thrust into the opulent world of her father, forced to move into his mansion with her younger sister Ciara and her cold, calculating stepmother. In order to survive, Sevyn tries her best to remember and utilize every piece of advice her mom instilled in her, but will it be enough?

When the love is toxic but the "D" is healing… Lyric Warren wasn’t looking for love. She was just trying to keep her life from falling apart. Between a toxic home, a dead-end routine, and the boy who broke her heart, she was one bad day away from snapping. Then Ty pulled up. Older. Rich. Dangerous. Yet undeniably alluring. The kind of man who whispers sweet things while his actions rearrange your whole life… and your guts. He bought her silence. Showered her with luxuries. Made her believe she was the only one. But every gift was a shackle. Every kiss, a punishment. Now, Lyric is ...

Rudy Rae is her name. She also goes by Minnie. She's a Southern girl, born and raised in Albany, Georgia. Strong women raised her, although some might challenge that statement and view the women who raised her as weak because of how they allowed their husbands to treat them. At the tender age of thirteen years old, she was taught how to sit up straight, fix a man's plate, and be the submissive wife that she needed to be. In her teenage years, Rudy wasn't interested in these teachings.

It started with a proposition (in a hotel bar of all places). The brooding drug lord. The beautiful damsel with jagged edges. You know the rest, right? It’s a page straight out of a hood fairy tale. But our story is far from a classic romance. Because Ahsan Patton isn’t your typical gangsta. He’s the kind that’ll order a hit then rearrange your guts to a slow jam. So, tell me why I agreed to be his fake girlfriend again?

Billie Hopkins is discontent living life for her mother. The painter and baker spends her days working at her family’s business. Even though she wishes she could change her life, she doesn’t have the motivation to do so… Until her boyfriend of three years breaks up with her and gets engaged just six months later. Worse, his fiancée wants to hire Billie to bake their wedding cake. That seems to be the final straw that breaks the camel’s back and forces Billie to do something different with her life—even if it’s just for three days.

Retired hitwoman Celine Briggs loved few people in this world; Her husband Caleb, and her ex-handler, Brian Devereaux. When Celine took her marital vows, she exchanged the life of guns, drugs, and violence for the peaceful life as Caleb's wife. However, not all things buried stay hidden.

Being a BBW has never been easy for Reagan while growing up, but that never stopped her confidence either. Reagan knew she was fine, from the thickness of her thighs to her caramel complexion baby doll face. Because of that, she never had a problem getting a man and she knew how to finesse them and leave them, until she met her match.

They say when it comes to hood love it’s double or nothing and all is fair when it comes to the streets. Although it may not show up in a fairytale fashion, love shows up when you least expect it. After dealing with a heartbreak, Jania learns the hard way until an unexpected love drops in her lap during one of the most fearful nights of her life. Jania would do anything to get her ex off of her mind just for something to do until she realizes just how official her new love interest proves to be.