Chicago’s winters were infamous for being cold but not many people talked about just how cold It got in the hood. Lavish Sanchez knew all to well and learned at a very young age that the city of Chicago didn’t love anyone After her King pen mother and father were killed at her 6th birthday party , she was sent to Texas to live with her grandparents. Lavish grew up unhappy and promiscuous trying to fill the void of losing her parents and being uprooted from where she knew was home. Hungry for the luxurious life she lived as a child, Lavish now 23, sets off to Chicago to strip her way to ...

After Fox pulls off the unimaginable to get back in Quest’s good graces, the family's dynamics start to shift, creating a temporary peace. As time goes by, they each navigate their new realities, some filled with happiness and others shadowed by past struggles. Just when it seems like calm has settled in, Quest's next fight in Vegas is set and this will bring everyone back together in the city it all started in. This trip ignites a series of unexpected drama that threatens to unravel the bonds the couples have built. As the tension escalates, the question looms: who will find their ...

There is a saying that Nicole should have taken heed to... If it's too good to be true, then it probably is! But Derrick was more than too good. He was dashing. Wealthy. Charismatic. And he was fire between the sheets! She didn't need anyone to point out his red flags. He had posted them everywhere. And when they break up and move on, married to other people and happy, a chance encounter ten years later brings them back together. Only this time.... One of them won't live to tell their tale!

Jasmine and Eric have an almost perfect relationship, but there's one thing missing—a child. Eric has been begging Jasmine to have his baby for quite some time, but she's hesitant. She enjoys their life as it is and fears that a baby might change their dynamic. Eventually, after much pleading, Jasmine gives in. When their baby arrives, Eric initially helps out, but soon he starts to slack off and eventually walks out, leaving Jasmine to care for the baby alone. Despite his promises to stay involved, Eric becomes distant, forcing Jasmine to constantly reach out for financial support and ...

When it comes to Jabari Hicks, competition is non-existent. With a keen focus on securing a championship ring, Jabari’s only competition is himself. On the court, he is deadly. Off the court, he’s a protector. And as a Lord, he’s fierce and loyal. Kinnidi Trent has a light that illuminates the dark spaces of her mind, but she can’t completely shine until she lands in a place of peace. When she escapes the restraints that stifle her creativity and happiness, Kinnidi finds herself in the right place at the right time.

The Robinson Brothers have been reunited. For better or worse, they're going to be forced to work together. There's no one else for them to turn to. Drako thought that he had left the streets behind years ago. But if he plans on raising the money that'll keep him out of a Federal prison, then he's going to have to dip back into the underworld. And the only way for him to do that successfully will be to work alongside his brother. Marquez had no idea that his first few days out of prison would be so hectic. But he's not going to complain. Instead, he's going to do everything in his power to ...

In the gritty urban landscape of Brooklyn, a tale of loyalty and betrayal unfolds, where alliances are tested, and lives hang in balance. Bucktown Hittaz delves into the life of Blood, a fearsome youngster whose unwavering loyalty is put to the ultimate test. Blood, a product of the tough streets of Brooklyn, has always stood by his mentor, Big, a well-respected figure in their neighborhood. But when Big is unjustly incarcerated, Blood finds himself thrust into battle against a ruthless group of old heads led by a notorious gangster, Duke. As Blood fights to protect his mentor’s legacy ...

Jonathon Winchester is the oldest of the five Winchester children. A new father to a healthy baby girl, he’s determined to live life by his own rules. He’s finally found love; however, the mother of his daughter stands in the way of his happiness. Tracie Dubrow is scandalous by nature; and was bred to land the biggest fish in the sea. Fueled by the greed of her father, she long ago set her eyes on the men of the Winchester family - Thinking she lucked up by trapping Jonathon with a baby. However, what she didn’t bargain for was her feelings for Jonathan. Garcelle is a woman of ...

Burgandi’s affair was once a dangerous secret; now it’s her prison. As a consequence of her actions, she’s forced to launder dirty money through her business, for a brutal Mexican cartel. Every step Burgandi takes drags her deeper into the underworld, where one slip could cost her everything. Thorne never promised love; yet he’s stuck in a game he didn’t ask to play. Lovie is pregnant; and while he’s not sure that the baby is his, she’s using that uncertainty to her advantage. Just when he thinks the storm is over, another one brews. One of his closest allies might be hiding ...

You ever met somebody and knew right away they were going to be your forever? Yea, me neither. But when my path crossed with Devyn Banks, I knew she would leave a stain that was hard to wash out.

Solomon takes care of his people. All he expects in return is for everyone on his team to remain solid. Anyone who refuses to show loyalty no longer earns his favor, and family is not exempt. Kaori Randall embraces one concept: love and be loved. She is raised by parents and grandparents, who are examples of happy, healthy relationships. Kaori has high expectations when it comes to her own happiness, which makes the failure of her own love life a huge disappointment.

Chyelle Reed was bred with a backbone of steel. Never thinking that she needed help from anyone, she chose to handle her own issues and suffer in poverty rather than have her hand out for a donation of any kind. She was used to making something out of nothing by the sweat of her brow. A twist in fate brings her face to face with Cloverland's savage, King Kyro. Being one of few people who aren't familiar with Houston's finest, she had no idea the adventure their encounter would take them on. At first, falling for him seemed like a slim-to-none chance. Then, being introduced to the drama from...

Kennedy Strong is a gorgeous twenty-one-year-old college student that had one bad relationship with her high-school sweetheart, Tristian, and it made her want to just focus on herself. Being a full-time student and working a full-time job, she doesn’t have a lot of time to spend with the opposite sex. A chance encounter with her teenage crush, Zaire Hart, brings back old feelings that Kennedy didn’t know still existed. In a short time, Zaire sweeps her off her feet, and she gives him the free time she only had reserved for herself. The only problem is that while Kennedy is giving almost...

Ava finds herself in a dilemma—she has an important office party to organize and no date to accompany her. Enter Marcus, a captivating entrepreneur who agrees to play the part of her fake boyfriend for the evening. As Ava and Marcus navigate their fabricated relationship, they discover a surprising chemistry that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. Despite their differences and the societal pressures, they face, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never anticipated. But as the charade unfolds, Ava begins to question the authenticity of their connection. Marcus ...

Life should be sweet for him and his wife, Malayah. However, the universe is throwing Lynx's world on its axis and stirring up trouble. Issues that were supposed to be buried resurfaced and could potentially threaten his happy home. Lynx also has to deal with the law trying to creep into his life. He rules his empire with an iron fist, and if he can be connected to any crimes within his organization, Lynx could be put under the jail and never again see the light of day.