“Previously published as Haymaker Haven: The Ekon "Flux" Miller Story by Mesh, Mesha” Flux has fought tooth and nail to rise through the ranks, becoming the world's heavyweight champion thanks to the fierce training and unwavering support of his father, EJ. Their bond, forged in the fires of adversity, has molded him into a formidable fighter both inside and outside the ring. Fresh out of jail, EJ dedicates himself to guiding Flux, channeling his anger and pain into disciplined training at their boxing gym, Haymaker Haven. Every early-morning workout and late-night sparring session ...

After four years, Marley King is back home in Polk County for her father's funeral, which she doesn't want to attend for various reasons. Her father was a legend in the city, so the church was packed beyond capacity, and everyone and their mama were in attendance. The first people she saw when she entered the church were her father's old enemies, Bishop Mafia, standing in the corner, all flashy in jewelry and all black clothing. Bishop Mafia consists of a crew led by a father and his three sons, Malice, Pope, and Don, who are all messed up in the head in different ways. The Bishop boys were...

Trinidadian beauty Taylen Persad is ecstatic about her new marriage to billionaire business mogul, Baylor Graham. They met in Dubai and secretly got married. They planned to share the news with their family when they returned home. When they arrive in Manhattan to start their new life together, things take a tragic turn when Baylor is murdered. Taylen is devastated and suddenly alone to reveal their marriage to his family. Baylor's family is suspicious of her. Even though Taylen has been successful performing at Broadway shows, the media and his family thinks she had him murdered to inherit...

A father's love knows no bounds as Robert Greene tries to protect his daughter Theresa and himself from a ruthless Crime Mob he'd gotten entangled with. He hires the man known as "the Protector" Byron Anthony, who runs a protection agency of international renown. Byron Anthony has always been professional until one look into Theresa's eyes. The money meant nothing after that look into the windows of her soul... He knew in that moment; he'd protect her at all costs or he would die trying to because now Love is War

Imagine this… You've planned everything perfectly for your sixth anniversary, hoping to make it a special day. But then your beloved stands you up, leaving you heartbroken and alone at home. Later, your best friend calls with some shocking news—she saw your boyfriend with another woman in his car while she was stopped at a traffic light. In a fit of anger, you grab your trusty bat and arrive at the scene to take out your anger on his car—only to realize later that it wasn't your boyfriend's vehicle after all. The owner happens to be a gorgeous gangsta, and he is pissed.

In this urban love story filled with betrayal, jealousy, shocking revelations, and forbidden obsessions, will the good girl and extra rude bad boy be able to develop a true love? Or will Camarih's negative outlook on life and love, continue to be true? But how easy is it for her to walk away when she gave him her all, and when there wasn't much left to begin with?

Psalm Reign is the IT specialist for his family's online brokering business. When his brother is shot and sent home under 24-hour nursing supervision, he moves in to assist with caring for his brother and watching his back. As handsome and successful as Psalm is, he's always been more into gaming and computers than the fairer sex. When the gorgeous chocolate nurse gains his attention, he starts to wonder if there is more to life than his family's crime empire and designing games.

What I’d done was intentional, but I was unprepared for what was to come afterward. This wasn’t a chick off the streets who had no ties to me. No, the woman in front of me was supposed to be my mother. However, she never acted like it. Her responsibilities were mine. I’d learned that long ago. But that wasn’t the way things were supposed to be. I needed her to be a mother, needed her to teach me, needed her to care. But I would never get either one of those things, and I was fine with that.

After the untimely death of his father, Rosier "Zoo" Boudreaux rightfully inherits Boudreaux Enterprises. Although he anticipated being in charge his entire life, he could have never prepared for the dark secrets, dirty money, and unethical practices that lived after his father's demise. Though thrown for a loop, he wastes no time claiming his seat at the head of the table and demanding the respect of his constituents. After all, Zoo was trained for it.

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.

Gambino Nahtahn takes over the family organization with plans to take it to new heights. Before he can settle into his new position, an arranged marriage request is put at his feet. There’s no way he will approve the marriage for his ex. She’s the one who got away, and Gambino is determined to use his new position to secure a second chance.

Megatron Loric Manfield is the definition of perfect imperfection. He is not scared to love—he just knows that when it comes along, he wants it to be God-sent. When the right woman comes along, he will fall in line to receive his favor. Ruth Lindsay Gordon is saved, sheltered, and suffocated. Being a preacher’s kid is never easy and even harder when the preacher sometimes references himself more than the God he claims to serve. Desperately, she wants to be released from the hold that is her father, so she prays for God to send her Boaz. They say to be careful what you pray for.

She's a homie hopper. She's confused. She doesn't take accountability for anything. She's f*cking her way through all her brothers' friends. I've heard more than a few of those when people talk about me, and I have even felt the same way my damn self. I didn't know what I wanted. I mean, I knew what I wanted. I wanted marriage, love, and the commitment that I made to my husband—ex-husband. I've found myself confused after my divorce from Naheim. It would have been easier to stay and forgive him for something that broke me. It would have been easier for him to stay and forgive me.

Salima Navarro, a driven young woman with dreams larger than her current circumstances, takes a job at the upscale Aura nightclub to support herself and her recovering mother. This decision unexpectedly propels her into an unfamiliar world. Deuce Dillinger, the commanding heir to a powerful family empire, is accustomed to control in all aspects of his life. Upon seeing Salima, he resolves to make her his, despite her initial resistance to his domineering personality and lifestyle.