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Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"There can only be one: one man with two loyal friends and secrets from the past that will ultimately shake up the entire hood in Chicago; one man on a mission to destroy anyone who doesnt abide by his rules, including tricky bitches who drop to their knees behind closed doors, yet stand tall against him when the time comes to collect the almighty dollar; one man with enough swagger in his walk, confidence in his talk, and the skills and mindset to...
2) Philadelphia
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Dontay had it rough growing up in the projects with a mother who forced him to become a man at the young age of fifteen. His father was a rolling stone, having multiple children with many women. He always fought for his fathers attention, until taking his spot became more important than gaining his love. Now Dontay is the leader of one of the most successful and most feared drug organizations in the city of Philadelphia. From the outside looking in,...
3) Can't stop
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Jason Gaines, better known as Hot Shot, has just buried his mother, father, and little brother after a home invasion. Now the only thing on his mind is finding the people responsible and punishing them severely for taking all that he cared for in this world. Before he can take action, he has to get his money right, and that means turning up his hustle. So, it's off to Dallas, Texas to get money from the streets. He has the connects to give him everything...
4) The Bronx
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Antonio, born of an affair between a beautiful actress and a notorious crime boss, lost his mother to drugs and was forced to navigate foster care and survive on the streets of the Bronx. He is ignored by his father, the infamous head of a powerful crime syndicate, and his half-brothers are living the life Antonio used to dream about. Antonio has turned his struggles into a career in the NBA, but when a devastating injury sidelines his basketball...
5) Dallas
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Tiara Rogers is the daughter of a kingpin, which makes her a target. She falls hard for a boy, but isn't aware of his true plans for her. She becomes lost in the underworld, and her father's empire is being fought over by people she once trusted.
6) Jamaica
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Gaza was born and raised in McGregor Gully, one of Jamaica's grittiest housing projects in the slums of East Kingston. Growing up in poverty, he was exposed to robbery and murder at a tender age. In order to stay alive, he quickly adapted to a life of crime. Now he is one of the coldest killers and richest kingpins to ever walk the streets of Kingston. Whoever comes into contact with him and his crew either loves them, fears them, or wants to see...
7) Los Angeles
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Ever since he was a child, the only thing Cyril Anderson wanted was to be down with his brother Cane's crew. Cane Anderson, leader of the notorious Bankroll Crips, was invincible--or so Cyril thought. On thee night of Cyril's initiation, things take a terrible turn and leave Cane lying dead in a pool of his own blood. Now the leader of a blood-thirsty gang, there is only one thing that Cyril wants to do: seek revenge. When he learns that the man...
8) Detroit
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Kalif is everything his adoptive family wanted him not to be- treacherous, conniving, and coldhearted. As much as he wishes to please them, he can't deny who and what he is destined to be. The hot-tempered young man is indeed his father's son.
Kalif is treacherous, conniving, and coldhearted-- everything his adoptive family did not want to be. The hot-tempered young man is indeed his father's son. While off his meds, Kalif discovers the circumstances...
9) Houston
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Donna and Kim Boon moved to Houston, Texas with their aunt Lisa when they were orphaned at ten years old. Lisa raised the girls as her own, showering them with everything a young woman could want. The girls have grown up into beautiful and privileged Houstonites and are two of the most eligible bachelorettes in the city, with more suitors than they know how to handle. Life seems perfect, but when Aunt Lisa is gunned down in cold blood, the girls discover...
Author
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"She is the water to his fire and the calm to his storm. Never in his 26 years of life did Tron think he would find his equal, but Kleigh is exactly that. Her beauty speaks to his eyes, while her mind whispers to his soul. He can't imagine anybody else wearing the crown as queen after he kills the king of Harlem and takes over the throne. When push comes to shove and her secret comes to light, Kleigh is forced to pick a side. That choice is what ignites...
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"After relying on high-priced prostitution as her only source of income, Anissa Burke has finally earned enough money to leave the escort life behind and open her own boutique with her cousin and business partner, Brynn Hollingsworth. But when Brynn is gunned down and left in a coma, Anissa has no choice but to seek the protection of a pimp named Leon... At first, Leon treats Anissa like royalty, but she soon sees what he does to the other escorts...
14) Raleigh-Durham
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Destined to be an NFL star, Amir instead wants to be a hustler like his father and, adhering to the code of the streets, must make some difficult decisions when a devastating betrayal brings about dire consequences.
15) West Coast
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
For Temper Chey, the West Coast is a prison and she's dying to be freed. Her part of South Central Los Angeles is an area where tourism is obsolete and gang banging and dope slanging reign supreme. After a brief escapade with one of the most infamous Crip kingpins force her to twist, toss, and burn her exit plans? Or will the chaos be the spark that provides a ride to freedom? -- adapted from back cover
Perhaps Temper's longing to escape [from the...
16) Brooklyn
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In the Eighties and Nineties, Wesley Evans, better known as Ruby, was Brooklyn's wealthiest, longest reigning kingpin. Accomplishing all it took to make history, including rubbing elbows with celebrities and expanding his businesses out of state, he avoided all the bounties put on his head and NYPD's handcuffs. Ruby set the bar in Brooklyn, and when he finally became a legit family man, he left behind rules that would ensure not only success, but...
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"It's 1999, and Sincere has finished his tour in the United States Army. He's come back home just in time to find his little brother, Maurice, taking his place in the streets. Maurice is hanging out with Drip-Drip and Voltron. The trio commits a home invasion on a stash house belonging to Zulu and executes the occupants inside. Unbeknownst to them, they've left behind a survivor who's seen one of their faces. Sincere is trying to put the pieces of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Flash, the son of the South Bronx drug queenpin Vickie Lopez, decides he isn't going to prison, not even for his own mother. In fact, his testimony means his mother may get a life sentence. His brother, a nortorious contract killer, tracks him down in prison. Will Flash have to pay the ultimate price for snitching?
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...
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...
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