In the aftermath of heartbreak and betrayal, Avery finds herself trapped in emotional turmoil. After losing and reclaiming Maasai, only to discover his shocking engagement, she’s left questioning everything. Torn between fighting for the man she loves and respecting his familial obligations, Avery struggles to hold onto her sanity. Adding to her confusion is the sudden reappearance of her estranged father, whose intentions remain uncertain. Should she trust his story and open herself to a relationship, or is that painful chapter better left closed? With danger lurking around every corner and her life spiraling out of control, Avery wonders if she'll ever find the peace and happiness she desperately craves.Meanwhile, Maasai faces battles of his own. Determined to win Avery back, he must also uncover the identity of the snake in his grass before it's too late. With his attention dangerously divided, Maasai becomes an easy target in a ruthless criminal underworld. Raised on the code of death before dishonor, he’s prepared to live and die by the gun—but Avery’s presence changes everything. Now, Maasai must choose between loyalty to the streets and the woman who holds his heart. Can he escape the deadly cycle, or will his past decisions seal their fate?As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Avery and Maasai must confront the ultimate question: Is their love strong enough to survive when the world seems determined to tear them apart? In this emotionally charged, raw, and unforgettable hood love story, J. Dominique explores the complexities of family, the weight of loyalty, and the devastating consequences of choices made in the name of love. Read more

Babi is holding her incarcerated man, Too Low, down. She loves him dearly, but is now questioning their future, as she realizes that he’s never going to change. Then just as she begins to reexamine her relationship, she ends up laying hands on an associate, damaging a certain somebody’s car in the process. Now, Face, the car owner, wants Babi to pay up, and we’re not talking monetarily.What will Babi do when she faces temptation? Will she fold when a rich man wants her? Or will she remain loyal to her first and only love?Exclusive content from The Borrowed Love crew is also at the end of this novel only in paperback. Read more

One fifteen-minute encounter as teenagers changed everything for Rex Goode and Truce Redmond. They both walked away different people. For him, it catapulted his career in boxing. For her, it challenged her commitment to family.Years later, Rex is a retired boxer, single father, and furniture store owner who has left his fighting days behind him.Truce is a dutiful daughter, loving big sister, and owns the popular soul food restaurant, Redmond’s. On the outside, her life is perfect, until it’s not.When everything falls apart, the boy from her past reappears as a man, offering strength when she needs it most.They say timing is everything. For Truce and Rex, the time is finally now. Read more

A debt too deep. A deal too dangerous. A man too ruthless to resist.Aurmoni Sinclair wasn’t looking for a savior—especially not one as merciless, wealthy, and sinfully untouchable as Bankston DeLuca. Her nightclub was her freedom, but drowning in debt left her with no way out. So when Houston’s most feared underboss offers her an impossible choice—marry him, carry his child, and in return, her debts disappear—she should have run.But Bankston doesn’t ask twice. He takes. And now? She belongs to him.Bankston never wanted a wife. Never wanted a child. But he wanted power. And in his world, power comes with a legacy. To claim his rightful throne, he needs an heir—and a woman who knows how to obey.Aurmoni? She’s not that woman. She’s a fighter. She challenges him at every turn, refusing to bend, refusing to break. She’s his biggest complication. His greatest temptation.And if she thinks she can resist him? She’s dead wrong.In the streets, love is weakness. But when enemies close in and blood spills in the name of revenge, Bankston will face a choice:Let her go?Or keep his most dangerous possession… forever.She was never meant to be more than a contract.But neither was obsession. Read more

I caught feelings for a man who was never truly mine, nor was he supposed to be. I fell deep into a love so forbidden, so intense, that it consumed every piece of me. Maybe that's exactly what I get for chasing that “I need a Big Dawg” trend from the internet. Now my life feels like it's spinning helplessly in a raggedy washing machine at a corner laundromat—chaotic, messy, and completely out of control.I knew better. Those boundaries should've never been crossed—but knowing and acting were two different worlds entirely.Why did I let myself fall for a successful, handsome, yet utterly dangerous man—a genuine menace to society who showed me a softer side he kept hidden from everyone else? Behind closed doors, we shared nights of passionate kisses, intimate pillow talks, laughter that made us forget our struggles, and moments so intense they left marks on our souls. Yet from the start, it was clear: he didn't want love, didn't desire a family, and initially, neither did I.Sometimes, you dive headfirst into chaos, desperately hoping the story ends differently. Despite every red flag and every screaming instinct telling me to leave, I chose to stay—chasing a love that was never promised.Now, I'm pregnant, feeling painfully unwanted, and undeniably desperate—craving the love only he can provide, longing for his touch, needing his embrace to feel secure. The truth was there all along, yet I can't stop yearning to be the peace he desperately needs but won’t admit to. Can I somehow convince him that the home he runs from is right here with me, with us?I'm Pregnant...What You Telling Me For 2 by Yona Pearson is a deeply emotional African American romanceexploring forbidden desires, heart-wrenching choices, and the lengths we go to when our hearts are bound to someone who’s emotionally unavailable. Read more

The deeper the love, the deadlier the war.In the aftermath of devastating betrayal, love doesn't just hurt—it detonates.Bankston DeLuca never imagined falling deeply for the woman he once despised. Yet, as enemies tighten their deadly grip and trusted loyalties fray at the seams, the woman who became his sanctuary now threatens to be his undoing. Aurmoni is no longer just fighting for her life—she’s battling for her sanity, her future, and an unsettling truth she may not be prepared to confront. Each buried secret and uncovered lie pulls her deeper into the turmoil, making her question the man she risked everything to love. Is surviving him worth the price she'll inevitably pay?Meanwhile, Giovanni DeLuca, the legendary Mafia boss, spirals dangerously out of control. The loss of the only person capable of softening his ruthless nature sends him plunging into an abyss of darkness so profound, even his own family isn't safe. As the brutal conflict with the Torres Cartel escalates to a deadly climax, the battle raging inside Giovanni proves even more lethal than the enemies outside.One chilling reality is crystal clear: Nothing will ever be the same.Book Two in the Surrogate to an Unhinged Mafia Boss series returns, packed with even more betrayal, explosive emotional stakes, and heart-wrenching chaos. If the first installment left you breathless, brace yourself—this gripping African American romance, infused with surrogate mafia love, is guaranteed to captivate your heart and mind until the very last page. Read more

Against her controlling father’s protest, Doctor Janelle St. John worked hard to become a veterinarian and open a practice with her best friend. As much as she loves her family, she can’t stomach dealing with her father’s betrayal. While she thought her parents would live happily ever after, he was cheating on her mom and starting a family with one of Janelle’s childhood best friends. Seeing how her parent’s happy marriage was just a fraud gave Janelle the realization that love was a hoax at a young age.Kross Glover is a rare animal breeder who’s drowning in the grief of losing his wife. After leaving the Marines, he worked as a collector and enforcer for The Force until one of his enemies murdered his wife, sending him into an early retirement. After running into Janelle during a run at the park, Kross has a renewed interest in the wiles of the opposite sex.When he’s shot in an ambush, he has to balance trying to find the people who tried to kill him with convincing Janelle that true love is worth risking it all. Can the dark, fine, and mysterious dog breeder sweep Janelle off her feet and make her believe in love again, or will his demons from the past catch up with him first? Find out in Giving Good Love to a Bad Boy. Read more

After years of mourning his late wife, Kross is finally ready to open his heart to love. There is only one man standing in the way of him having the freedom to love without worrying about looking over his shoulder. Fortunately, he happens to be in the right place at the right time. In order to live happily ever after with the woman who captivated him at first glance, this bad boy had to leave his past life of crime behind. Unfortunately, he has to resort to his old ways to ensure both their safety.Janelle spent too many years being angry with her father. An unexpected crisis makes her regret losing so much time with him. Will she use that newfound wisdom to embrace the love that Kross has for her, or will her trust issues cause her to push him away? Once the smoke has settled, everyone shares a common interest in keeping what happened that night from ever getting out, but at what cost?A gunshot? A heart attack? In Giving Good Love to a Bad Boy we were left with questions that needed to be answered. Read more

Intercept: to catch or take possession of.Safety, love, peace—all those words Charae Royster craves in her life. After being bounced around from one foster care to the next, she considers herself unlovable. When a series of events leads her into the arms and heart of a street-savvy star player, she questions if it's safe to let her guard down.Dinero "Money" Sutton knew he wanted to make it to the NFL from the moment he caught his first football. The loss of his parents only fueled him to go even harder. When his path crosses with Charae, he believes they have what it takes to go the distance. However, the love they share begins to sow seeds of jealousy and discontentment from the people around them. The bond they once thought was unbreakable starts to unravel at the seams.An opportunity reconnects them in ways neither of them were prepared for. As Dinero attempts to navigate through his recent discoveries, Charae must deal with the twisted revelations of her past. Will they find their way back to the love they once shared, or will the secrets, both past and present, hold them back from their destiny? Read more

Kenya has mastered the art of keeping people at a distance. After a painful betrayal, she's convinced love is nothing more than a weakness she can't afford. Sanchez, however, is a man who knows exactly what he wants-power, legacy, and a love that can stand the test of time.Their connection is undeniable, but Kenya is determined to fight it, unwilling to risk her heart again. Sanchez, steady and relentless, refuses to play by her rules. He challenges her, breaks down her walls piece by piece, but never loses himself in the process. He's not a man to be controlled-he's a leader, and he won't let Kenya run from what's real.As tensions rise and emotions grow impossible to ignore, Kenya is left with a choice: keep running or finally take a chance on the one man who refuses to let her hide. Read more

Devin "Smoke" Dillinger lives by a simple code—protect what's his at all costs. As the third oldest Dillinger and owner of a successful weapons distribution business, Smoke has a reputation that precedes him. He's a man of few attachments who prides himself on control, discipline, and keeping people at arm's length... until an unexpected visitor walks through his door.Romi Mitchell is fighting battles on all sides. Seven months pregnant with her second child, she's desperately seeking protection from threats she can no longer handle alone. With nowhere else to turn, she steps into Smoke's world hoping for safety but unprepared for the man she finds behind the intimidating reputation.When circumstances force them together, what begins as a reluctant alliance transforms into something neither expected. As violence threatens Romi's world, Smoke discovers a protective instinct that surprises even himself. Through bullets, betrayal, and heartbreak, they forge an unbreakable bond that defies their separate worlds. But in a city where power and corruption run deep, their newfound love may come at the ultimate price. Read more

Wonder Sutton found the courage to leave a dead end relationship and start life over, but she left with more than unresolved trauma. She left with a bad habit. A habit that's going to do more harm than good, especially when it's the reason she becomes a witness to a horrendous crime. OWilde Hunter doesn't care about anyone but himself. He dubs himself a jerk and couldn't care less how anyone feels about him or his actions. When the opportunity to get underneath the skin of someone he loathes arises, Wilde refuses to let the moment go to waste. He has no clue how blackmailing the wrong person will change his life. Read more

Vegas is a city built on spectacle, and Rhea plays the game better than most… until undefeated heavyweight temptation Micah McKnight locks eyes with her.Touches her.Just a touch.And everything shifts.She’s not sure if this... whatever it is... is fate, desire, or something she should’ve run from the moment that magnetic pull kicked in…Before she got stuck in the friction. Read more

HazelThe curse is lifted, the dark magic is gone… and so is my mother.It’s time to let go of my pain and heal. But of course, Fate wouldn’t make healing easy. Turns out, I’ve inherited Brookstone and Blackburn Enterprises because, surprise... I’m a Blackburn. My mother murdered my father and stole the company shares. Now, everyone sees me as the enemy.I plan to use my shares to burn this corrupt radical empire to the ground... but there’s one problem: My mother left behind something dangerous. She helped create Amir 2.0—a man-made creature impossible to kill. Not for me, of course... or at least, that was true until Fate stripped me of my powers.Now powerless, I can’t defeat this monster. But why would Mother Fate do this to me? Oh, I see. My mother isn’t truly gone. She’s trapped in limbo, haunting me until she fixes her wrongdoings in life... and somehow repairs our broken relationship. The dark magic is gone, but she’s not the same woman I knew.Amid the chaos, I’ve found my fated mate—a dragon shifter named Dominic. He says he can handle my baggage, my scars, and all the madness surrounding me. But can I let him in? Can I trust love when I barely trust myself?Fate pulled me into this storm. Will I come out stronger, or will I lose everything?This is a Paranormal Romance with a blend of Fantasy and Science Fiction (Amil aka Amir 2.0 is a scientific creation of man with the help of supernaturals)This book also has darker elements. Please make sure to view the content warnings before you proceed. Read more

Genesis was raised to be a good girl, church every Sunday, honor roll every semester, and a future paved in gold. She’s the kind of woman who’s always done everything by the book. But one encounter with Cross, a North Carolina kingpin with danger in his eyes and power in his palms, flips her world upside down.Cross is the walking definition of temptation… Luxury, loyalty, and lethal energy all wrapped in one. As the ruthless leader of the city’s most feared organization, Command, he doesn’t just run the streets, he owns them. And when Genesis falls into his orbit, she doesn’t just lose her innocence… She sacrifices the girl she used to be.A Virgin Princess and a Menace from the Hood is a raw, intoxicating journey of a sheltered woman awakening to love, power, and the kind of chaos that changes everything. What starts as a whirlwind romance quickly spirals into a high-stakes world of bloodshed, money, and allegiance, where every kiss could be the calm before a storm.Can Genesis survive as the woman behind a king? Or will the world of Command chew her up and spit her out before she even learns how to play the game? Read more

Creed King doesn’t do love. He does power, control, and loyalty on his own terms.As the heir to Harlem’s most feared crime family, Creed has spent his life balancing the fine line between business and brutality. His father built an empire, and now it’s his turn to take the reins. But before he can fully step into his role, there’s one last job to handle. A personal one.Sloane Reid isn’t the type to let her guard down. A sharp-minded therapist with a carefully built life, she’s always been in control—until a one-night stand with a stranger shakes her foundation. What was supposed to be a fleeting moment turns into something far more complicated when that same man walks into her office, demanding therapy sessions he has no real interest in.Creed knows he should stay away. Sloane doesn’t belong in his world. But there’s something about her strength, something about her fire, that keeps pulling him back. Sloane wants distance, but Creed isn’t a man who takes no for an answer.The deeper she falls, the more she realizes Creed isn’t just a man with a troubled past—he’s a man with blood on his hands. And in his world, love isn’t just dangerous. It’s a liability.But some risks are worth taking.Dive into this gripping, high-stakes romance where power collides with passion. Creed: A King Family Saga is a standalone novel in a series about the King brothers—men who rule the streets, the boardroom, and the hearts of the women who dare to love them. Read now and discover why the King family isn’t just feared… they’re unforgettable. Read more

The Goal: Take my first flight.Twenty-seven-year-old Avery White was tired of waiting—waiting to live, waiting to breathe, waiting to finally put herself first. For years, she sacrificed everything to care for her ill mother, and now that chapter had closed. It was time to start living on her own terms. First up? Facing her fear and boarding an airplane for the first time. But when her best friend bails, she’s left to take that step alone… or so she thought. A fleeting, yet oddly intense, encounter with a stranger wasn’t in the plan. Neither was what happened after.The Plan: Enjoy my last days of freedom before duty calls.For thirty-year-old Maasai McCarter, love had never been a choice—it was an obligation. His entire life was carefully orchestrated, from the way he moved to the way he’d eventually settle down. As the heir to his family’s empire, there was no room for distractions, no room for detours. His fate was sealed. A week of reckless indulgence was supposed to be his final taste of freedom before locking himself into a future he never wanted. But then she happened. A chance meeting. A collision of two souls who weren’t supposed to cross paths.The Proposition: One night. No strings attached. No getting attached.But the mind has a funny way of playing tricks on the heart.What started as a simple escape—a single night of forgetting their realities—quickly turned into something much more complicated. One night became two. Then three. Then an addiction neither of them could shake. She was his peace, his chaos, his perfect distraction. But was she also his undoing?Avery never intended to fall, but she also never expected to feel seen—as if Maasai had cracked open the parts of her she kept hidden, the ones even she was afraid to explore. He knew just what to say, just how to push, just how to make her question everything she thought she wanted.And maybe that was the most dangerous game of all.In the end, will Maasai choose the life that was carved out for him, or will Avery become the reason he risks it all?Airplane Mode (An Arranged Marriage) by J. Dominique is a heart-stopping African American romance that delves into the battle between destiny and desire. If you love intoxicating chemistry, emotional mind games, and the kind of passion that makes you question everything, this one’s for you. Read more

Denishia Boswell is a successful florist and owner of Happily Ever After Floral Shop. Although she creates beautiful bouquets and floral designs to enhance any romantic or intimate setting, she’s having problems enhancing her own love life. She’s in a lackluster relationship that she is ready to give the ax to, but the fear of being alone has kept her from doing so. However, a celebrity client comes her way, and he is after more than just flowers. She finds it extremely hard to ignore his romantic advances, despite her current relationship status.Ezekiel Wheeler is focused on advancing his acting career. He’s determined to be a sought-after actor that can name his price. None of that means anything if he has no one to celebrate his accolades with. He doesn’t want the celebrity girlfriend or the women approaching him. He wants to be the aggressor. While planning a surprise party for his mother, he contacts a florist to provide the perfect setup for the festivities. The moment he hears her voice, he’s all in.Denishia and Ezekiel have an undeniable attraction to one another, although her current situation forces her to somewhat deny it in the beginning. When things change and heartache suddenly finds her address, Ezekiel is there to help her pick up the pieces. However, will the ensuing drama force them apart, or will they tread through the moments of uncertainty together? Read more

My world shattered in an instant. The last nine years of my life—nothing but a lie. When Eno abandoned me and then returned expecting forgiveness, he sparked a war with a man who doesn't know how to lose. Now I'm caught between my past and a present dominated by a man whose love burns like wildfire—consuming everything in its path.Eno's return unleashed the monster beneath Joker's skin. His rage explodes without warning, his wealth and power making him untouchable as he marks his territory. Each diamond he drapes on me is both a gift and a chain. His obsession knows no boundaries. Joker's eyes follow my every move, his possessiveness suffocating yet addictive. When he whispers "till death" against my skin, the chill in his voice makes it clear—his love is a beautiful madness that will either complete me or destroy us both.In this explosive finale to the "Tall Red Dude With Tattoos" saga, love and loyalty collide in the shadows of power and possession. As Joker's empire becomes both my sanctuary and prison, one question burns: Can love survive when it's held by hands that refuse to let go? This unforgettable African American romance delivers a mind-bending conclusion where passion and danger dance on the edge of sanity.If you're a fan of "A Virgin Wife & A Billionaire" and "Pregnant By A Down South Millionaire" you'll love this UNPUTDOWNABLE series. Read more

The Cuppacio twins have done everything but what they came to Jagoda Bay to do: get married and join the Rinaldi Mafia. With old and new enemies lurking and creating chaos, Renello, Metavello, their family, and their associates are now on a mission to ensure everyone remains fearful of what the Cuppacio, Rinaldi, and Mecanio Mafia are capable of. But outside threats are not the only thing keeping marriages from happening to secure the merger of two mobs. Poor decisions and past affairs have caused internal strife between the twins, the women they are courting, and the elders demanding action.Twin one, Metavello, is now aware of his Big Mama's ties to those who should come before her in his life. But is Metavello ready to respect the laws of the mob and find himself an available woman to wed, or will he continue to do whatever he likes with someone else's wife?Discover has yet to confront the three men who have been on the receiving end of her selfishness and who, strangely enough, are familiar with one another. With a confirmed pregnancy, a daughter who is itching to learn who her father is, and a husband who could ruin her because of her disloyalty, Discover is no longer interested in romance with Metavello. All she wants is to continue providing for her daughter and future children. But how can she do that without taking hits for her flawed decisions? Will Metavello allow her the space she desires, or will he continue to invade her life as he's done since their fated meeting at Walmart? Will all be forgiven by Essex and Rio, or will Discover find herself back in New York, broke and alone?Twin two, Renello, is ready to take a play from Ezio and set the city of Jagoda Bay on fire. Doing all he can to support Pia and continue with his initiation missions into the Rinaldi Mafia, Nel is determined to bring some happiness and stability into Pia's life if it's the last thing he does. But is his shift in focus causing him to slack on his duties as a mobster? Will he finally secure his place with the Rinaldis since his choice for a wife is now not only unsure but also incapable of focusing on anything other than her dying son?Pia has been dealt a horrible hand in life. From riches and abuse to poverty and exhaustion, she is now in the battle of her life as her son, Neltz, fights for his life. As she leans on the very people she has been hesitant to accept as her village, Pia realizes that she has never had freedom, and now that she is the future heir of the Mecanio Mafia, she must decide who she plans to be in her future life. Will Pia realize that Renello is the one for her and marry him, or will she push him away to focus on her son and herself as the next Dons of Jagoda Bay?Since the Cuppacios touched down in Jagoda Bay, Don Demise has stated his demands. Will he send them all packing back to Chicago, or will he give the twins the grace that he has never known to offer anyone?Join the Cuppacio Twins in this Finale as they resolve lingering issues, remove any threats to their livelihoods, and attempt to capture the women of their choice for marriage. No one can ever predict what will happen in Jagoda Bay, especially with the Cuppacio Mafia now present with all their chaos. Read more