Urban African American

MORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE! Get ready to meet Raelyn, Symba, and Blue! These 3 friends go through it all together including relationships, heartaches, and drama. But things really get interesting when Caesar and his boy Canyon come into the picture. These rich thugs have always been ones to get whatever they want--even sexy, stubborn women who think they can't be tamed!

In the urban labyrinth of love, THUG: A Ghetto Romance unravels a tale where Tenderness, Heartache, Understanding, and Growth redefine the acronym THUG. Livia Darling, a compassionate elementary school teacher, has her path intertwined with Mega—a mysterious man with a captivating but unconventional life that throws them both into a world of moral conflicts. As their connection deepens, layers of Mega's character emerge, prompting questions of trust. THUG invites readers to witness the transformative power of love, redemption, and the capacity for change. Will love conquer the barriers of...

After an eventful weekend, Tish thought she would be going back to her normal life until her and Noelle are abducted. When Chill finds out he does everything in his power to get them back safely. Only getting them back was just the beginning of Chill’s problems. With revenge on his mind, and snakes in his grass, he won’t rest until he demolishes any and everything that threatens his family. Dixon is getting settled in to her new life but past issues continue to interfere with the happiness she’s trying to create. Dixon is determined to make things work with Keys and will go to no ...

Meet Kateevah Knight! A beautiful BBW who is living life on her terms. Her life path will change drastically when she agrees to a one-night stand with a perfect stranger by the name of Draylon Prince. After their encounter she never thinks she will see the man who took her virginity and left a piece of his love with her. Latasia is Kateevah’s best friend. She’s every man’s BBW sexual fantasy come true. Never the one to be insecure or care what anyone thinks. She’ll find herself sexually seduced and caught up with Dayvion “Horse” Prince! His toxic nature will have them clashing ...

“I’m Baby Girl, and this is my unfinished story” Meet Tiffany “Baby Girl” Scott, a young woman who has been through it all, from being lied to, manipulated, as well as verbally and physically abused— all at the hands of the one person who was supposed to protect her. Camil had pure evil and jealousy in her heart towards her only daughter. Now at eighteen, can Tiffany overcome all her childhood horrors and open herself up to love and to be loved, or is she just too damaged to ever find true happiness and success?

Some marriages may not begin with love. They end with it. Twenty-three-year-old, mild-mannered Jessie could only dream of love and the finer things in life. Her focus was on one thing and one thing only: her mother. Jessie's unwavering support has been especially crucial during her mother's battle with cancer. Whether it's accompanying her to medical appointments, helping with household chores, or simply being a source of strength and encouragement. When the financial burden had become too much, Jessie reached out to her father for assistance. Never in a million years did she think she ...

A fast-paced, jaw-dropping new romance from Pebbles Starr, author of the epic bestselling When a Rich Thug Wants You series! Sky is a shrewd single mom making her way in the world by working as a bottle girl at an LA nightclub, where she secretly pockets the establishment’s share with the help of her best friend Zuri. Sky’s unscrupulous means of getting by haven’t caught the attention of the owners of the club who just happen to be the biggest crime family in LA, the Kasabian Cartel – at least not yet. Unknown to Sky, there’s drama unfolding behind the scenes in her personal life ...

Serenity Miller thinks nothing of her living arrangement with her baby’s father, Hakeem. Hakeem knows her struggles in life and wants her and his daughter, Naomi, under one roof. Although they are not a couple, they decided to stay together for their daughter’s sake. One night, Hakeem asks Serenity about her true feelings for him. When she answers, they ended up in bed together. Serenity is sold on the possibility of them being a family until one day, the female on the other side of Hakeem’s room door comes walking out. Serenity knows she can’t let jealousy get in the way or deny ...

What would you do if you had no choices? How far would you go to feed your family? Deana Atwood had her reasons for the life she chose. She hit rock bottom early in life, and turned to dancing to support her 12 kids. But life happened… Each day produces a new struggle. Deana rises to the occasion. She has to. She has a family that depends on her. Then life changed… Lies, secrets and betrayals plague her, and those she hold dear. At the root of it all is a torrid past that she has not come to terms with or even spoken on. Lies beget more lies...Secrets beget more secrets… And just when...

Meet Champion Denali. A wealthy entrepreneur who just so happens to practice Polygamy. He has been blessed to be married to three beautiful women. Charisma, JaKarri, and Brittany all possess different qualities that fulfill Champ in every way. In return for their love and their loyalty they provide him with. He provides them a life fit for the Queens they are. Just when Champ thinks all he needs is three women in his life. A chance encounter brings him into the world of the beautiful and successful Chevy Caprice Cooper. Champion comes into her life when she needs him the most and he saves ...

Rich Girl Gangsta Party Dr. Luna Reese, a successful therapist, has always played by the rules—until a thrilling brush with danger leaves her craving more. Her safe life and "perfect" marriage shattered, Luna finds herself drawn into the alluring yet perilous world of gangstas and secrets. When an old friend introduces her to an exclusive group of wealthy women who indulge in a dangerous game—bringing streetwise "bad boys" as dates to their annual Gangsta Party—Luna finds herself stepping far beyond her comfort zone. Enter Marcus, a charismatic thug with a magnetic presence that both ...

Khian "Khi" Prince has the ladies going crazy. He's a certified boss with what seems to be the weight of the world on his shoulders. After failing at love twice, Khi's not ready to give up yet, and when he runs into Cuba Lance, he's certain he has finally gotten it right. But when Cuba shatters his heart all over again, will Khi give up on love once and for all? Daelan "Dae" Prince is the ultimate bad boy. With the love of his life and their five-year-old son by his side, Dae seems to have his happily ever after. But things are never what they seem.

THIS EDITION INCLUDES THE FIRST FULL SEASON* In the heart of the hood, where love is as complicated as the streets, and romance and loyalty often collide with the harsh realities of life. Four childhood friends find themselves leaning on one another as they navigate the hard aches of family, finances and relationships. Tammy is feeling the weight of the world as a single mom juggling two kids, all while her baby daddy, Chris, is locked up for what she thought was five months. Only to find out it's much longer and all the bills are past due. Falisha is a curvy sexy hottie who always seems to...

Life was far from perfect for Casey Carson who is an overachieving seventeen-year-old senior in high school. Nothing ever came easy for her except school, which she was able to obtain a full ride to go to any college she chooses. That was her ultimate escape plan from what she considers her personal hell, she just needs to make it through the next couple of months before she’ll be able to break free. With her working at her terrible job at Grocery World and going to school, she doesn’t have too much time for anything else, especially love...that is until she meets Ace, a young suave ...

Teen sensation Melissa Jones is dragged into a world of conspiracy and violence when her boyfriend is shot dead by police. Melissa joins forces with unlikely allies in a desperate search to uncover the shocking truth behind his murder. Her unlikely allies include a newly elected senator who refuses to be compromised by a wealthy donor, a conspiracy theorist who believes the worst of all enemies has infiltrated the corridors of power, and a Black Lives Matter leader who seeks justice for her brother's murder.

Nothing prepares Tyler Blake for the fast-paced living of New York City. A small-town girl from Georgia, she quickly gets caught up in the glamorous entertainment industry. While pursuing her dream of becoming an actress, Tyler continually gets sidetracked by men who promise to help her and finds herself going from one dysfunctional relationship to another. Just when Tyler finally believes she has found her ideal man in hip-hop producer Brian McCall, everything begins to go horribly wrong. Trapped in a nightmarish relationship, Tyler is determined not to go down without a fight.

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.

Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, Kameeko “Koko” Simmons’ longed for love but in her household she seemed to only receive hate and mistreatment. Thirsting for a much more fulfilling existence, Koko traded in the Windy City for the Twin Cities of Minnesota, hoping to find herself and get the business that she was so passionate about up and thriving. But sometimes the best laid plans go awry. Or do they? Koko meets and falls in love with CYRUS, a man that seems to be everything she’s always desired, but could he be a chameleon? Will love fulfill what Koko’s been missing or will it ...

It's been years since their parents were murdered. Twin sisters Shia and Leigh are trying to readjust to life while caring for their baby sister, Remi. With the exception of Leigh's angry, dramatic mood swings every now and then, everything seems to be going great. That is until Demetri, a mysterious stranger, enters their midst and falls right in the path of the newly single Shia. After dating Trent for so long, she is looking for a man to treat her like a queen, and Demetri is heaven sent...until inexplicable things begin to happen.

What does it mean when two people meet under unusual circumstance three times in a row? Is it considered coincidence, fate, or destiny? Sasha is a twenty-three year old aspiring painter waiting on someone to give her a chance to show her talents but can’t seem to catch a break. From working at a call center that she hates to dealing with the constant chatter of her boyfriend cheating ways until finally catching him in the act. Heartbroken, she breaks the relationship off, giving her full attention to getting her struggling career off the ground instead of a man. A chance encounter with a ...