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Urban Fiction September 2017
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Eve
by K'wan
When her best friend ends up dead after being caught in the crossfire of the strong-arm tactics of the De Nardis, one of the most powerful drug suppliers in the city, during their attempt to take over control of Harlem, Eve Panelli, a young woman whose only family is the infamous Twenty-Gang, launches her own campaign to seek revenge on those responsible. By the author of Street Dreams. Original. 50,000 first printing.
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Ericka Kane
by Kiki Swinson
Ericka Kane is the daughter of a multi-millionaire. She doesn't know what her father does but she will find out after her best friend comes up missing.
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Juvie and Solai : A Hood Love Story
by Briann Danae
After returning back to her hometown, the strikingly alluring Solai Givens was prepared to put her degree to good use and embark upon her professional career. Upon leaving three years prior, her feistiness, and what others assumed to be, privileged attitude, had caused tension in a relationship she was only trying to see flourish. Being bashed for her upbringing, she thought was a thing of the past until she met Juvie. Wrongfully doing so, Solai shuts down any chances of him trying to win her over, but with time comes maturity for some, and she was now overwhelmed with the pressure to rekindle the flame that had long ago been burned between she and Juvie. Juvie, redefined in every sense of the word, has transformed from the average Joe to the head honcho. After his confidence was shredded at the hands of Solai, unintentionally, he was left with no other option than to boss up! Years have passed in between the two, but their reunion is none other than amazing. However, the tables have shifted, and Solai no longer desires to have him at her side. Being the nigga that he is, Juvie uses the skills that he’s acquired in her absence to try and reel her back in. Looking on, friends and family of Juvie and Solai both seem to enjoy their reconnection, all while dealing with their own issues at hand. The lifestyles once lived are a thing of the past and they all seem to be struggling to hit the hardball life keeps pitching their way. Love, lust, betrayal, and denial all hit the surface at once, and they are left to question only one person… themselves.
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Sunshine & Rain
by Dawn Desiree
Living with the same foster mother after their families were torn apart by the vicious street life, Sunshine and Rain find themselves dealing with traumatic, unforeseen events as they make their way from rags to riches
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Avenging Alex
by Lewis Ericson
U.S. Marshal John Chase finds his children in danger when he falls for Alex Solomon, the woman in the witness-protection program he has been assigned to guard. Original.
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Mina's Joint
by Keisha Ervin
Twenty-five-year-old Mina Matthews, who has her own full-service salon and is engaged to the son of the mayor of St. Louis, finds her perfect life shattered when the man of her dreams and childhood sweetheart, Victor Gonzalez, comes back into her life and suddenly everything she thought was true turns out to be a lie. Original.
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Savannah's curse
by Shelia M. Goss
Obsessed with finding her father's killer, Savannah Blake, believing that someone from the secret government security operation where he once worked is responsible for his death, enlists the help of a private security guru to find the truth, which has explosive--and passionate--consequences. Original.
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The Joneses
by Shelia M. Goss
Lexi Jones will stop at nothing to keep up her family's lifestyle, status and seemingly perfect life after her husband reveals his business' financial problems in this new novel from the best-selling author of Delilah. Original.
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The Johnson sisters
by Tresser Henderson
Five sisters, each dealing with their own life choices and moving in different directions, struggle to be there for each other and attempt the family together, despite the dramas, secrets and demons each must face. Original.
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Adonis & Venus: a D.C. love story
by Ty Leese Javeh
"When Lavelle and Adonis's father walked out of their lives, Lavelle turned to the streets to help support his family. Proving that he is loyal and trustworthy, Lavelle quickly takes a seat next to the well-known king of the streets Frank Lewis as his right hand man. Adonis has always looked up to Lavelle not only is he his older brother, but he's the only father figure he's had in his life. He taught Adonis everything he knows about life, the streets, and being a man. For Adonis, life was pretty easy but when he falls for a beautiful girl name Venus, he finds out how hard life can be. Falling in love with Adonis was the best thing that happened to Venus. Growing up with an addict for a mother, she had to fend for herself and her siblings. Anything they needed she had to take care of until she met Adonis who provides for her and her siblings. As she grows into a woman, Venus wants more for herself. Struggling to build a career she finds that life in the DMV isn't all peaches and cream, neither is love. As what seems to be a war on the streets is starting, Adonis finds it difficult to run his team, find out who is behind the war, and support Venus in her journey to build her career, which causes her to make a tough decision about their relationship. Adonis does all that he can to put the pieces of his relationship back together but is it too late?"
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Gunz & Laci: Black Rose Mafia
by Book Author
Lacianne's life has been nothing short of simple & sweet. Always the one to follow the rules her adoptive parents set for her, things drastically change once she meets the arrogant & cocky Bryce 'Gunz' Carter. Gunz isn't your typical hood dude. Leader & founder of the Black Rose Mafia, he is on his rise to the top. Before meeting Laci he was all about money, power & respect. But unbeknownst to him a quick encounter changes all of that.
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Dr. Feelgood : Carl Weber presents
by Christian Keyes
Recently ending a failed engagement, Phillip Gordon is burying himself in work at his therapy practice to avoid dealing with his problems, but Dr. Gordon isn't the typical, dull therapist; he has some unusual ways of addressing his patients' concerns, and many of his female clients secretly refer to him as Dr. Feelgood. Original.
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Charlotte
by Blake Karrington
King, a southern born and bred hustler is determined to take the drug empire handed to him by his father into the legitimate world of the music industry. King's life is looking good when he meets a beautiful, classy queen. Sloan is a college-educated, hardworking singer. She has always tried to do the right thing, but when something from her past comes back to haunt her, it could destroy the love she and King are building.
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Menage's way
by Victor L Martin
Menage Unique Legend finds his life spiraling out of control and he begins to question the meaning of life and of love after a series of tragic events
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Nico Carter : a novel
by Joy Deja King
Traces Nico Carter's rise to kingpin of a multi-million-dollar drug empire before becoming Precious Cummings' lover
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Remy and Rose : A Hood Love Story
by Mz Lady P
After serving four years of a five year prison sentence, Rose' Richards is out and unsure of what the future holds for her and her daughter Heaven. Nothing seems bright after taking a charge for her daughter's father Ace Black. He left her high and dry, rotting in a prison cell and pregnant with a daughter he doesn't even know exists. Being released back into society is hard with a prison record. Who wants to hire a Felon? Then enters the handsome yet mysterious Remy Ramirez. He's young, black, and rich. Not to mention a businessman and entrepreneur. Remy has a heart of gold and loves helping those in need. A chance encounter causes Remy and Rose' to cross paths. Rose' can't deny her attraction to Remy. At the same time, she's running scared from Ace. Remy is right there to protect her and Heaven. Remy is giving Rose' a life she never thought possible. The death of Remy's father sends him to Mexico and pushes him right into his father's position as Head of the Mexican Drug Cartel. Rose' is thrusted into a family full of deceit andtreachery. She has to adjust to being the wife of a King Pin. At the same time fighting his mother who despises her and ex's that won't let go. Remy and Rose' are living a Hood Fairytale, but will they get their happy ending.--Back cover.
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Hollywood Skye : a novel
by Suzetta Perkins
Leaving her stifling hometown and her abusive husband to pursue a Hollywood career, naïve 19-year-old Skye Taylor falls for an attractive man who turns out to be a car thief, a situation that makes Skye consider returning home. By the author of Silver Bullets. Original.
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Rozalyn
by Shan
"Rozalyn McGuay is a simple-minded 15 year old that 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. Go on a journey with Rozalyn as she takes you through her struggles to find out if she will be trapped into fighting for a love that was never hers to begin with; or will she find out the true meaning of til death do us part." -- Provided by publisher.
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Midnight and the meaning of love
by Souljah
A follow-up to The Coldest Winter Ever and Midnight is set in Japan, where teen Midnight's efforts to rescue his wife trigger unexpected consequences that mark his journey into adulthood.
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Keisha & Trigga : A Gangster Love Story
by Leo Sullivan
Forever the good girl, Keisha can't help that she has an attraction to bad boys. So when she meets Lloyd AKA Black, a rich street king who ruthlessly runs Atlanta and everything in it, she has no problem shedding her good girl image to be his coke-addicted ride or die. But there is one problem--his wife Dior who Lloyd is NOT divorcing although he tells Keisha a different story. After a turn of events that almost ends in bloodshed for Lloyd and Dior at her hands, Keisha swears to never do coke again, goes back to the stripclub, and takes back her job as a bartender. And it is there that she meets Trigga... |
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