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Author
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Thrown into an unexpected love triangle when she marries smooth-talking Jihad, Brooklyn finds her common sense and Ivy League education no match for what is to come, while Alyssa, Jihad's other woman, comes up with a devious plan to get Brooklyn out of the way -- forever.
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Cal "Freeway" Moore, a well-known hitta and kingpin, knows all too well that running his New Orleans-based empire comes at a price. "Shoot first and ask questions later" is his motto as he fights to hold down his kingdom and maintain a healthy relationship with the love of his life, Belladonna. They say you keep your friends close but your enemies closer, but what if both are the same -- and coming for his spot?"--
3) On a mission
Author
Publisher
Urban Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Life ain't never been fair in the treacherous street game. When you play it, you can't forget there never was and never will be any true honor amongst thieves. It's do or die. To make major moves and hustle out in the streets, you have zero choices if you want to win. The blueprint is simple: RISE, GRIND, SHINE, and, of course, stay the hell out the way! Between the struggle of avoiding the opposition, law enforcement, and sometimes your own people...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The OG godfather of urban lit lays it all on the line with the epic, action-packed conclusion to Kenyatta's quest to reclaim his streets . . .For Kenyatta, the bullet-proof street legend himself, the take-no-prisoners war is far from over. With new recruits bolstering his hardened army, he's ready to take down the drug pushers and their relentless, spreading infestation. This time the battle is moving out of the streets and heading west, where he...
Author
Series
Publisher
[Ashley & JaQuavis]
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In the world of the Cartel, there are many pitfalls and family curses. In the city of Miami, the good die young and the bad live forever. The first family of Miami, The Diamonds, are back and more ruthless than ever. When the family has to deal with the sins of the father, karma comes back and rests on the shoulders of Carter "CJ" Jones II . The life his father never wanted for him, calls him and the allure of family tradition sucks him in so deep,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books, LLC
Pub. Date
c2021
Language
English
Description
"All hail to the West Coast, where its natural resources of breathtaking beaches, smokable trees, and beautiful women are unlimited. From the freezing top of Mt. Denali in Alaska to the fly-ass architectural marvel of California?s Golden Gate Bridge, the region is one of the most desirable places to visit on Earth. But for a problematic girl like Temper Chey, it?s a prison, and she?s dying to be freed. Perhaps Temper?s longing to escape is a result...
7) Butterfly: 4
Author
Publisher
Ashley Antoinette
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Morgan Atkins has depended on men her entire life. First her father, then Ethic Okafor, then came Messiah Williams, and finally Ahmeek Harris. She loves their unconditional love for her. Morgan is the queen of their worlds, If only she knew her own worth. Trapped by the threat of a deadly secret, Morgan has lost it all. She's engaged to an abusive and powerful man who is willing to bury everyone just to keep control over Morgan's heart. If she doesn't...
Author
Series
Animal novels (K'wan) volume 4
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
From the moment Animal's former lover Red Sonja showed up on his doorstep, he knew trouble wouldn't be far behind. It wasn't because the last time he'd seen her, he had been fleeing for his life from a strange island. Nor was it because of the little girl she had in tow, claiming Animal was the father. It was because women like Red Sonja carried trouble around with them like designer purses. He knew getting involved with Sonja again would come at...
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Being the daughter of a pastor, Erica Collins never got a chance to live a normal life. When she lost her mother at a very young age, she questioned her faith in the Lord. Pastor Collins tried to rescue her faith by tying her everyday life even more closely to the church. Now 21 years old, Erica's only escape from her father and his Bible is when she hooks up with her best friend, Nicole. She finds a little freedom through Nicole's wild stories, with...
10) The fix 3
Author
Series
Fix novels volume 3
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Persia is drug free and has gotten her life back on track. Meanwhile, Chucky is determined to make Persia his again.
11) Promise kept
Author
Series
Promises volume 2
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Asher has maneuvered himself into a position of great importance, but his ambition may cost him his best friend's life. Promise and Asher have each come into their own, but will they ever be able to come together?
Author
Series
Animal volume 5
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this final installment of the Animal series, we find our anti-hero on a hunt for the woman who forced him to pick his guns back up when she burned his entire world down: the traitorous Red Sonja. She alone holds the key to saving his children and avenging his murdered wife, Gucci. But first, he has to find her.
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