In Atlanta, silence is survival. But breaking it might save them all. At Queen’s Crown Salon, every style comes with a story—and some stories are dangerous to tell. When women start vanishing and the city’s most powerful police family closes ranks, salon owner Quanda and her circle of stylists refuse to stay quiet. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, Tasha, Roxie, and their found family must risk everything to protect each other—and to expose the truth behind the Rivers dynasty’s legacy of corruption. Detective Vega and Officer Rodriguez are determined to break the cycle,...

Just when they thought they could escape the streets, the streets come roaring back. Kailani and Giant are ready to build their empire. With a thriving cake business and a sparkling engagement ring, their future looks brighter than ever. But their dreams are shattered when Kailani is kidnapped, plunging them into a dangerous game with no rules. Giant will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves, but enemies from his past are closing in. His vengeful ex, Candisha, is back for blood, and a web of deceit threatens to destroy everything he's built. Meanwhile, Kailani faces her own battles...

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

The Drunken Druid's 2018 Book of the Year - The Forgotten Wife Rylee used to be the apple of Todd's eye, but lately he’s been too busy to notice her, and she couldn’t help but wonder why. Then one day, an unexpected email with the subject line: Forgotten Wife shows up. Little does she know, it’s about to play a major part in her life. They say first comes love then comes a kidnapping, attacks, lies, and affairs. Someone is out for blood but who, what, when, and why? Secrets are revealed and Rylee fears for her life. When all she ever wanted was not to be The Forgotten Wife.

What started as a night out, letting her hair down, turned into a night Gianna would never forget. The moment she saved his life, she felt a connection with him. But when bad news hits her family, she might push away her future before it begins. Take a ride with the baby of the Parker sisters and see how one night changed her whole life.

Sweet Love tells the poignant and heartwarming story of Blaire Hayes and Maxwell, a couple whose love was tested by life's challenges, ultimately leading to a painful divorce. The narrative explores their journey of self-discovery, healing, and the rekindling of a love that was always meant to last. After their marriage falls apart, Blaire moves to Raleigh, seeking to rebuild her life and heal from the emotional scars left by the separation. Determined to find herself again, she embarks on a journey of personal transformation, losing weight and reconnecting with her faith. Her time in ...

Podcast host Zola is smart, sexy, and opinionated. When wealthy app developer Khalil calls into her show to correct her, she won't let him off the hook without a fight. The more they talk, the bigger the sparks. Could it be love?

~A short Novelette Teen Love Story Love. Lies. Family Secrets. Nyla West, a shy freshman at James Taylor High, never imagined that a simple "What's up?" from Chase Donovan, the tall and charming basketball star, would turn her world upside down. For Nyla, it was love at first sight—something straight out of a high school daydream. But just as their connection starts heating up, a shocking family secret is revealed: Nyla and Chase are cousins. Their mothers forbid them from seeing each other, but Chase isn't ready to let go. Defiant and determined, he continues to pursue Nyla, pulling her ...

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 ...

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...

A Harlem Kingpin meets a Struggling, Single Mother. Hood Love is in the Air. Growing up in the projects of East Harlem, life has never been easy for Tatiana “Taytay” Watkins. Having two kids before graduating high school didn't make things any easier. Life wouldn't be so bad if she had a loving man to come home to after her long shifts. But her baby daddy is anything but loving. For years, she's felt neglected and unloved. She needs a change. She wants freedom and independence. And above all, she wants to be the great, loving, nurturing mother that she never had. Just when she thinks ...

'Risking It All for a Heartless Thug,' a gripping urban tale of broken trust, dangerous choices, and the ultimate test of loyalty. ... Dallas, a devoted housewife, finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage with her successful lawyer husband, (Shawn) who is secretly having an affair with his boss. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Ice, a hardened thug recently released from prison after being wrongfully accused of killing his best friend. Despite his rough exterior, Ice and Dallas form an intense connection that offers her a glimpse of the passion and excitement she’s ...

Formerly titled: The Streets Have a Star What’s a woman to do when her life turns upside down… All Starlie Anderson wanted was for Rico to leave the streets behind, so they could live life happily... Normally... She was prepared to give him a child. Live in that house in the suburbs. The one with the white neighbors and the lily white picket fence. Until the ultimate betrayal. Then all hell breaks loose! It kills her inside! She weeps… She shouts…She burns cars and threatens to burn down houses! Because that’s who she is…A spitfire! But Rico’s betrayal cuts deep. She leaves ...

𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬... Kurt’s life shatters the night he witnesses his best friend’s murder on the gritty streets of Harlem. Seeking to shield him from the violence that haunts their neighborhood, his mother sends him to live with his estranged father in Los Angeles. But LA proves to be a different kind of battlefield. In South Central, Kurt quickly learns that gang colors define the rules of engagement. His cousin, Trey Bone, a feared gang leader, becomes his reluctant mentor, teaching ...

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...