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Hood Supreme 2 by Mz. Lady P.
12 ratingsThe Alexander Family is back like they never left. With their fate resting in the hands of the government the ladies in their life have to run things. Miyani, Gavin, and Dream have stepped up in a major way for the men that they love. While her grandsons have been behind the wall Ms. Gladys has groomed the girls to be the Boss Bitches that Team Supreme needs... -
![Hood Supreme by Mz. Lady P.]()
Hood Supreme by Mz. Lady P.
12 ratingsIt’s always been said that Chicago is one of the most corrupt cities in the nation. From the beginning of time criminals have partnered with political figures in an effort to retain control. These partnerships have kept criminals a step ahead of the law and politicians richer. Team Supreme is a criminal organization that has done just that. Meet Givenchy, Prada, and Fendi Alexander... -
![King & Queen of the Hood by Shvonne Latrice]()
King & Queen of the Hood by Shvonne Latrice
12 ratingsAt a young age, Andreka Nicholas was thrown into a dangerous world she knew nothing about, taking her from a normal teenage girl to the main chick of a street soldier overnight. What initially seemed to be the worst night of her life, turned out to be what Andreka thought to be a blessing in disguise. She had everything a girl could ask for until she didn't anymore... -
![The Billionaire's Daughter: Kari Kassom by K. Renee]()
The Billionaire's Daughter: Kari Kassom by K. Renee
12 ratingsRaised to always be a boss, Kari Kassom, the daughter of Julez Kassom has grown up and ventured out on her own. Now that Christmas time has come around, Kari is headed home to be with her family but she’s bringing more than just presents. Kari has a few secrets of her own that just might ruin Christmas... -
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![Daddy's Gurlz 3 by Diamond D. Johnson]()
Daddy's Gurlz 3 by Diamond D. Johnson
10 ratingsThe main question that everyone wants to know is, “Who shot Uzi?” With the lifestyle that Uzi lives, it could be anyone. We’re talking about a woman here, who has grown men that envy her because of her status in the streets... -
![King Of The Streets, King Of My Heart: A Daddy's Gurlz Spin Off by Diamond D. Johnson]()
King Of The Streets, King Of My Heart: A Daddy's Gurlz Spin Off by Diamond D. Johnson
10 ratingsThis spin-off starts exactly where Daddy’s Gurlz ended. This time, we get to know the other supporting characters a little bit more.First, there’s Aries Washington. Aries is a boss in every way, running her own business as a prominent hairstylist in Miami, Florida. She is in a relationship with Jahquez, and the two of them are going on eight years together... -
![I Got Love For A Carolina Hustla by Nikki Brown]()
I Got Love For A Carolina Hustla by Nikki Brown
10 ratingsTo love, honor and cherish are the vows that Ocean clung on to when she married her first love Bryce Charles. What Ocean didn’t know was that Bryce had his own meaning of the word marriage and faithful was nowhere in his vocabulary. Knowing her worth, Ocean decides to call it quits with Bryce and focus on herself, not knowing that her thug in shining armor was right around the corner... -
![A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers by K. Renee]()
A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers by K. Renee
12 ratingsLife for the Chamber Brothers can be described many different ways but easy is a word that can never be used. After the death of their mother, brothers Priest and Nas step up to run their father’s drug empire.A true test of loyalty helps Priest Chamber find out his marriage isn’t really built on unconditional love... -
![Turned Out By His Hood Mentality by Diamond D. Johnson]()
Turned Out By His Hood Mentality by Diamond D. Johnson
12 ratingsIn part one of this wild, roller coaster series, we were introduced to the beautiful, educated, and single Normani Davidson. Some might wonder, why is a woman like Normani single? Was it was just a matter of waiting for her Mr... -
![She Gave Her All to the Hood's Finest by Shvonne Latrice]()
She Gave Her All to the Hood's Finest by Shvonne Latrice
12 ratingsCamarih Marlon is your typical pretty girl from the hood. Enduring hardship after hardship, and constant tragedies, has drained any hope of having a better life from the beauty. After one traumatic event in particular, Camarih realizes that life will never be what she wants it to, and expects nothing less than good old misfortune... -
![Thug Passion 2 by Mz. Lady P.]()
Thug Passion 2 by Mz. Lady P.
12 ratingsThug and Tahari have been through it all in such a short period of time. It seems like the odds have been stacked against them since the day they met. They're in a losing battle to live happily ever after. The love that they share for one another has proven to be stronger than anything their enemies have thrown at them... -
![Hood Boyz Fall in Love Too by Shvonne Latrice]()
Hood Boyz Fall in Love Too by Shvonne Latrice
12 ratingsOwen Santiago hasn't been dealt the greatest hand in life, with one tragic event, in particular, changing her for seemingly forever. Not willing to let the hardships drag her down, she presses forward, making herself happy the best way she knows how and by any means necessary... -
![My G by Natavia]()
My G by Natavia
12 ratingsKeosha Wilkins is a twenty-year-old go-getter. Her dream is to make it out of the hood and raise her younger siblings away from the gang violence that’s on a rise. When she comes across a man from her past, her world gets turned upside down. What happens when Keosha falls in love with a man who stands for everything she disowns?Seyeon Farrah aka Budda is a young, rich and street savvy gangster... -
![The Beauty of This Street Love: A Texas Tale by Elle Kayson]()
The Beauty of This Street Love: A Texas Tale by Elle Kayson
12 ratingsThose who knew the streets in Houston knew one thing for sure. The four brothers of the Kinsey Cartel were as crazy as hell. The oldest two, Tremell and Tristan, aka Tre and Tripp, might just have been the craziest of all. Crossing any of them could end your life, especially given Tre’s unique skills at murder... -
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![Last Bitch Standing by Deja King]()
Last Bitch Standing by Deja King
14 ratingsIn the final installment of the Bitch Series, Precious Cummings only has one agenda and that is to destroy her most conniving enemy yet, Maya. Precious has no doubt that she can shut it down, the only problem is locating her nemesis who has disappeared with her husband, Supreme and daughter, Aaliyah... -
![Thug Legacy 2 : A Young Thug Love Affair by Mz. Lady P.]()
Thug Legacy 2 : A Young Thug Love Affair by Mz. Lady P.
10 ratingsDo children pay for the sins of their parents? If so, the new generation of the Thug Passion saga is paying dearly. Growing up the Legacy Inc. kids were all exposed to their parents way of life. Now that they're adults and building families of their own history is starting to repeat itself. From street beefs to trouble on the home front. You name it, they're going through it... -
![Who Wants That Perfect Love Story Anyway 2 by Natavia]()
Who Wants That Perfect Love Story Anyway 2 by Natavia
10 ratingsThe couples are back fighting for love harder than ever! Cam and Royal are on the ins and outs. Royal is fed up with Koran and Camren’s games. Is he willing to throw in the towel or give it a go? Will Camren figure out who she wants before it's too late? Jamie and Ashaun were getting on the right track until they were startled with news that will put pressure on their marriage... -
![A Boss Saved Me 2 by K. Renee]()
A Boss Saved Me 2 by K. Renee
10 ratingsThe drama continues! With the paternity of Toya’s baby still unknown, Meek and the crew are in a race to find Shad and the baby. Shad’s unpredictable nature has every more than worried. After having her daughter, Drea feels the need to change for her daughter’s sake. A connection with her family is needed and she takes the steps to right her wrongs... -
![Thug Paradise by Mz. Lady P.]()
Thug Paradise by Mz. Lady P.
10 ratingsNow that Ka'Jaire "Thug" Kenneth is Boss of Thug Inc. formally the Santerelli Crime Family, he has handed his street operation over to his young protege King Carter. Standing on the battle lines besides King is his younger brother Nasir and their childhood friend Dutch, the three young rich niggas are making their mark on the streets of Chicago... -
![The Way My Heart Is Built 2 by Nikki Brown]()
The Way My Heart Is Built 2 by Nikki Brown
10 ratingsWith the odds stacked against her, the only thing that Sayora can find solace in is the Karma of everyone who has ever wronged her. Set on a mission, she forces herself to tame her needy heart, but Omega has other plans. He refuses to let Sayora push him away and he does what he needs to do to let her know that he’s in her corner but not everyone is okay with that... -
![A Love Worth Fighting For: Cannon & Tiff 2 by K. Renee]()
A Love Worth Fighting For: Cannon & Tiff 2 by K. Renee
10 ratingsWhen you have to cut ties with the one you always vowed to protect, things get hard. Cannon quickly comes to realize that just because you share DNA with a person that does not make them family... -
![Thug Passion 4 by Mz. Lady P.]()
Thug Passion 4 by Mz. Lady P.
10 ratingsLove is a Battlefield and in the case of Thug and Tahari, they're constantly being hit with grenades. As soon as things are going right for the couple, the familiar bullshit creeps back in and wreaks havoc on not only their relationship, but the entire Kenneth Family. Now that the identity of Quaadir A.K... -
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![Thug Passion 3 by Mz. Lady P.]()
Thug Passion 3 by Mz. Lady P.
10 ratingsReal niggas don't die. They go to Miami and get richer. That's exactly what the infamous Ka'Jaire "Thug"Kenneth has been doing. With his family now with him in Miami, the sky is the limit and money is the motive. Tahari is still reeling from the fact that Thug is alive. She finds herself in a unfamiliar place and more alone than ever... -
![Hood Supreme 3 by Mz. Lady P.]()
Hood Supreme 3 by Mz. Lady P.
10 ratingsTeam Supreme is back like they never left. This time around it’s extremely personal. The Alexander Family has lived many years believing that Chanel was dead. Now that she’s alive and well. It’s time for the family to collect on all debts owed to her. Chanel is back with a vengeance and ready for war. With Ms... -
![Hooked 4: Addicted to A Supreme Love by Bianca Marie]()
Hooked 4: Addicted to A Supreme Love by Bianca Marie
10 ratingsIn the finale of Hooked: Addicted to a Supreme Love, these couples go through one more test of love. Can they make it? Supreme and Denim have been through so much in the short period of time that they have been together. With Denim clinging to life, Supreme doesn’t know if she’ll make it or not... -
![A Hood Love Like No Other by Nikki Brown]()
A Hood Love Like No Other by Nikki Brown
10 ratingsLaurence Marks was determined to be more than the life that was forced on her after her father was gunned down in front of her on her fourteenth birthday. With a mother that sought solace in a liquor bottle, Lala had to not only take care of herself but her mother to... -
![12 F#^king Days Of Christmas by Natisha Raynor, Trenae]()
12 F#^king Days Of Christmas by Natisha Raynor, Trenae
10 ratingsK. Renee Presents is coming through with 12 F#^king Days of Christmas that will give you everything you need from billionaires, bosses, trap kings, to freaky dominate women. Twelve authors… Twelve stories…... -
![Homies, Lovers & Friends 4: A Brooklyn Love Story by Jahquel J.]()
Homies, Lovers & Friends 4: A Brooklyn Love Story by Jahquel J.
10 ratingsWith all that these couples have been through, you would think things become easier. That's not the case at all! Michelle is caught by Thor at prison visiting someone. Is it Tasheem, or is it someone Michelle has been hiding all along? With the restaurant closed, Thor has to make some decisions on what he's going to do with Maggie... -
![I Gave My Heart To A Jersey Killa by Tina J.]()
I Gave My Heart To A Jersey Killa by Tina J.
10 ratingsSynopsis I Gave My Heart to A Jersey Killa Haven Banks is the deadliest man in Jersey, and he loves it. The fear and pain he inflicts on people gives him a high he can't come down from. However; he will meet his match in the last person he expected. Never backing down from another, things become chaotic and Haven will find out not everyone is who they say... -
![That's The Way Love Goes 2 by Unique.]()
That's The Way Love Goes 2 by Unique.
10 ratingsWe left off with Suny saying some pretty hurtful things, and though the couple keeps trying to move forward in their relationship, it seems that things seem to be getting in the way. With the question of his baby’s paternity in the air, Suny and Kross are at a standstill in what we thought would be their happily ever after... -
![Ghetto Symphonii by Mz. Lady P.]()
Ghetto Symphonii by Mz. Lady P.
10 ratingsGrowing up in the heart of the Ghetto hasn’t been easy for Symphonii Karter. She’s the product of an absent father and a raging alcoholic for a mother. Symphonii is trying her best to survive in a world that has treated her cold. At sixteen years old she makes one of the biggest mistakes of her life that also turns out to be one of her biggest blessings... -
![Mano & Melani- A Hood Love Story by K. Renee]()
Mano & Melani- A Hood Love Story by K. Renee
10 ratingsThe wedding of the century is about to go down but there will be some drama first!Mano cannot wait to marry Melani, but secrets from his past may break up the union he fought so hard to build.Melani ultimately chose Mano whether her father agreed or not, now that all this drama is coming into their lives... -
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![Lost In That Hood Love by KC Mills]()
Lost In That Hood Love by KC Mills
10 ratingsAfter leaving the streets alone, Cage Andrews' life is perfect in his eyes. More money than he can spend in a lifetime and women at his beck and call. In less than twenty-four hours, Cage's priorities change with the birth of his son, which he wasn’t expecting, and a chance encounter with a woman who quickly piques his interest... -
![When A Savage Falls for A Good Girl: A Crazy Hood Love by Tina J.]()
When A Savage Falls for A Good Girl: A Crazy Hood Love by Tina J.
10 ratingsRhythm Mitchell is a single mom who works, comes home and spends time with her son. Her last boyfriend, hurt her bad, so she swore off men and had no problem being alone. She stays away from drama unless necessary and her worst enemy is her best friends sister. Zahra feels like Rhythm has been around too long, which interfered with bonding moments with her sister... -
![He's So Hood by Nikki Brown]()
He's So Hood by Nikki Brown
10 ratingsAfter finding himself in a sticky situation, Kahlil was forced to move away; and now that he’s back, he has a lot to prove. Love is the furthest thing on his mind until he inserts himself in a domestic altercation between Yessica and her abusive boyfriend... -
![Luvin’ an Atlanta Bully by Unique.]()
Luvin’ an Atlanta Bully by Unique.
10 ratingsPriest and Mielle have been kicking it for years. Deciding from the jump that neither of them want anything serious, they’re both perfectly fine keeping it casual. But we all know how that goes and once feelings get involved, things become especially messy for both Priest and Mielle... -
![King Of The Streets, King Of My Heart 2: A Daddy's Gurlz Spin Off by Diamond D. Johnson]()
King Of The Streets, King Of My Heart 2: A Daddy's Gurlz Spin Off by Diamond D. Johnson
10 ratingsIn the first installment of King of the Streets, King of my Heart, we got to know some of the characters on a more personal level. Aries, who is pretty much the rock for all her friends, had been battling the pain of feeling lost and unfulfilled in her relationship... -
![Love and War 2: A Hoover Gang Affair by Latoya Nicole]()
Love and War 2: A Hoover Gang Affair by Latoya Nicole
10 ratingsWhat should be the happiest day of one's life, turned into the worse. Literally a wedding to die for, the Hoover brothers quick, shadow, and Babyface wait in the wind on news of Blaze's fate.. While quick blames himself, he still has to deal with the dirty cops trying to infiltrate their circle... will he be able to hold it together as everything around him falls apart... -
![A Billionaire Finessed My Heart by K. Renee]()
A Billionaire Finessed My Heart by K. Renee
10 ratingsCiera and Ari are sisters experiencing life’s up’s and downs, ever since their father was murdered they vowed to always be there for each other. Ciera and Ari have goals to accomplish, and nothing is going to stand in their way. Never having been in a real relationship, neither girl is equipped to deal with the extra emotions that it takes... -
![Red Skies by Kay Bratt]()
Red Skies by Kay Bratt
14 ratingsIn the fourth book of the Tales of the Scavenger’s Daughters series, the fates of three people who’ve never met converge in profound and unexpected ways.Mari, the daughter of the town scavenger, grew up knowing hardship, but she never could have anticipated the struggles that now face her as an adult. Feeling alone and isolated, she dreams of a better life... -
![網內人 by Chan Ho-Kei, 陳浩基]()
網內人 by Chan Ho-Kei, 陳浩基
17 ratingsChan Ho-Kei’s The Borrowed was one of the most acclaimed international crime novels of recent years, a vivid and compelling tale of power, corruption, and the law spanning five decades of the history of Hong Kong. Now he delivers Second Sister, an up-to-the-minute tale of a Darwinian digital city where everyone from tech entrepreneurs to teenagers is struggling for the top... -
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![Aylak Adam by Yusuf Atılgan]()
Aylak Adam by Yusuf Atılgan
24 ratingsHer şeye "karşı" duran, "karşı" çıkan, "karşı" olan bir adam... Aylak Adam... Bir adı bile yok. "C." diyor Yusuf Atılgan kısaca.İnsan her şeye bunca "karşı"yken kendine de "karşı" olmadan nasıl sürdürebilir bir "karşı" yaşamı?C., sıradanlığa, tekdüzeliğe, alışılmışın kolaycılığına hiç mi hiç katlanamıyor. Hem farklıyı hem doğru olanı arıyor. Çabasının boşuna olduğunun da farkında üstelik... -
![Sırça Köşk by Sabahattin Ali]()
Sırça Köşk by Sabahattin Ali
18 ratingsSabahattin Ali’nin 1944-1947 yılları arasında yazdığı hikâyelerden derlediği Sırça Köşk, hayatını altüst eden, kendisini ölüme kadar götüren o keskin devrede yaşadığı ve hayatını şiddetle etkilemiş olayları da yansıtmaktadır. Ayrıca Sinop Cezaevi’nde karşısına çıkan mahkûmun başından geçenler gibi Rıfat Ilgaz’ın emniyetteki bir sorgusu da bu hikâyelere girmiştir... -
![Pure Ecstasy by Aja James]()
Pure Ecstasy by Aja James
6 ratingsJade: She is a ruthless, cunning vampire queen, the most powerful amongst all the Hives in the world. Beautiful, predatory, and alluringly dangerous, she’s a huntress who revels in blood and sexual pleasure. Seth: He is calm, cool, and level-headedness personified, as the most effective negotiator and mediator amongst the Pure Ones... -
![The Canal Boat Café Christmas: Port Out by Cressida McLaughlin]()
The Canal Boat Café Christmas: Port Out by Cressida McLaughlin
8 ratingsA Christmas special continuing the charming and heart-warming story of The Canal Boat Café, the runaway bestseller . Summer and Mason take their upbeat and feelgood Canal Boat Café to London for Christmas, with unexpected results... -
![Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu]()
Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu
24 ratingsA "beautifully rendered" novel about war, migration, and the power of telling our stories, Peach Blossom Spring follows three generations of a Chinese family on their search for a place to call home (Georgia Hunter, New York Times bestselling author)."Within every misfortune there is a blessing and within every blessing, the seeds of misfortune, and so it goes, until the end of time... -
![Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed]()
Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed
10 ratingsCoconut trees. Carnival. Rum and coke. To many outsiders, these idyllic images represent the supposed easy life in Caribbean nations such as Trinidad and Tobago. However, the reality is far different for those who live there—a society where poverty and patriarchy savagely rule, and where love and revenge often go hand in hand...
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