When Burgandi ran from her husband into the arms of her side piece, she thought she had escaped the fire; until one phone call threw her into the pit. Alacrán, a seductive kingpin and leader of Hijos del Alacrán, has craved Burgandi since the night Crypt handed her over like a gift. He promised it wouldn’t be the last time, and he never breaks a promise. When she steals from him and tries to frame her husband, her plan spirals into a nightmare. Snatched and imprisoned in his Castillo de Veneno, also known as the Castle of Venom, Burgandi is trapped among his wives and children; forced ...

A JUICY URBAN FICTION ROMANCE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JADE JONES Holland thought she had it all figured out. At 26, she’s running game alongside her younger boyfriend, Crash—a hot-headed street kid with a dark past and a dangerous temper. Together, they’ve been finessing wealthy men with smooth setups and quick getaways. But when their latest scheme spirals into something deadly, Holland finds herself caught between guilt, survival, and the man she’s grown used to enduring. Meanwhile, her best friend, Pleasure, is in her own lane—using her beauty and charm to secure the lifestyle...

After Chime has taken the fall for her twin, Chance, once again, it seems she hasn’t learned from her lessons. Things have been going downhill, and it's up to Chance to fix everything. The beef between Lyric and Chime is now life-threatening and dangerous. However, where there is love, there will always be Lyric; and she isn’t coming off of Prince without a fight. She too has a plan of her own – to execute Chime entirely. Teaming up with Lex and King may be just what she needs to accomplish that mission. As for Cinnamon's daughter, London, things look bad for now; but sometimes taking...

**Previously Published as The Protector's Promise** No matter how strong love is, every love story has its challenges. The same rings very true for Karmen and Desmond. Their love has been a rollercoaster from the beginning, but when Desmond’s past resurfaces, it makes their ride even bumpier. Desmond moved back home, trying to outrun his demons. Soon he realizes there’s only so much running he can do before they catch up with him. When they do, they threaten the life of Karmen and his own. Karmen’s past relationship caused her to keep guys at arm’s length. She’s lived by the motto...

Burgandy Weiler owns Burgandi’s Bouquet, a chain of successful floral shops. She’s the mother of two beautiful children, and the wife of Christopher Weiler. Christopher AKA Crypt is every woman’s dream - Fine and rugged, with long money and even longer connections. Upgrading Burgandi he takes her from cleaning dirty hotel rooms, to being a boss. However, behind closed doors, Crypt is battling a sex addiction that has Burgandi feeling like a visitor in her own marriage. Thorne Ellis grew up in the rough streets of Detroit, but his heart was always in the garden. His late grandmother, ...

Ivy Davis is a woman who stayed out of drama and was very naive to the streets. Her man, King Miller, was from the very place she didn't know about. However, her perception of him wasn't who he was. Now she has a target on her back because King held a secret that could cost her her life. Noah Davis suffered a tragic accident a few years back and turned to drugs to cope. He meets a woman who discloses that she, too, had a problem with drugs. As they grew close, someone from her past decided to show up, and not for a good reason. Will Noah stick it out or move on?

“A life filled with love, must have some thorns, but a life empty of love will have no roses.” – Anonymous Makenna Boyd Everything I’ve ever wanted was within reach. But when my multimillionaire fiancé suddenly dumps me for an heiress, I find myself broke and homeless instead. A trip to the bar is my only escape from another heartbreak and a meddling mother. But when I meet Kameron James on a similar mission, my plan takes an unexpected turn: I proposition him in a public bathroom. All I want from this gorgeous, sad man is one night to forget my sorrows, but he has something else ...

Logan's life is picture-perfect—until a sex tape goes viral and threatens to destroy everything she's built. But there's one thing no one knows: the woman in the video isn't her. She looks just like Logan, but Logan knows it's not her. When she starts digging for answers, she uncovers a truth she was never supposed to find—a twin sister she never knew existed.

The day Lisara Compton caught her husband in a rather compromising position changed her life in a way neither she nor her sons ever saw coming. Realizing too late that divorcing him would cause a domino effect of turmoil, she is now forced into an uncomfortable life that she can't seem to stay afloat in. With her eldest son acting out and a nonexistent ex-husband, Lisara feels things can't get any worse. That's until her ex betrays her and their son in a way that leaves her in need like never before. It seems she just can't catch a break, until she meets him.

Tiffany, Tyrisha, and Mezzie all have one thing in common: putting up with men who don't deserve them. While demanding what they're worth, they all end up in a web of deceit, drama, and betrayal.