Andre is one of the biggest kingpins in the U.S. and his cartel "Blood Family" are making major moves as usual. Militant, business-oriented and staying out the way of the law is the motto which has gotten Andre so far. However, no one on top in history has ever had a flawless streak their whole reign. Which is something Andre would soon learn. Tremaine is a street boy and his gang "West" is doing a pretty good job at making a name for themselves; via law enforcement and among other gangs. Sometimes with too much attention comes an inflated ego. That's just the case when Tremaine unknowingly decides to attack territory belonging to the Blood Family cartel. Lucky for these two men, it shouldn't end in bloodshed when they come face to face realizing the other is just their brother. That's easier said then done when they haven't seen each other in twelve years and the street mentality is stronger. Instead of reconciliation, the reunion turns into a full out war. Both brothers will stop at nothing to make it out on top. Even if it means destroying the other one. It's just between brothers. cover by: @aeris-

At age 25, Imani Forde doesn't quite know what to do when a house fire makes her lose everything that she has. She isn't sure how she will cope until she is offered a large amount of money in return for her taking on a job with the iciest human on earth. Handsome, intelligent and complicated are three words that can be used to describe Vincent Pellegrino. Son of multi millionaire Giovanni Pellegrino, taking over the family business is what is expected out of him. But expectations and reality prove to be two different things when it comes to Vincent. When their two worlds collide, an act of kindness begins a spiral of emotions for the both of them. THIS IS IN AN INTERRACIAL BW/WM. I AM SIMPLY MAKING YOU AWARE SO THAT YOU KNOW. IF RACE REALLY PLAYS A BIG PART IN YOUR ENJOYMENT THEN I'M SORRY GUYS, YOU PROBABLY WON'T LIKE IT. :D Happy Reading.

The cartel life is done for some but only at its peak for others. With the feud between the Hunter siblings and the Grays put to rest; it opens new doors in life for everyone. One where Allele gets to focus on the legitimate life he built for his children and continuing to grow with Cilia. While also building a stronger bond with his estranged brothers, Breeze and Keshawn. But when Cilia makes a decision to haunt her past, Allele finds himself going down the path for her. Lotus and White Locus are still at odds, their hate seeming to override the twenty years of a loving relationship they had before. When a big secret is revealed which further drives a wedge between the two siblings, a chain of events follows that change their lives forever. Will the two be able to put their differences aside or will their hatred spill over and leave irreversible damage? Cover by: @dragology

Everything comes to a head as Allele is revealed to be the youngest brother of the Gray brothers. He is also linked to the murder of their father Emery Hunter, along with his two newfound siblings. White Locus and Lotus want him and his two brothers dead at any cost and will do anything to get them. Desperate to escape the clutches of the Hunter siblings; the Grays get tangled in a physical and psychological web to stay alive. While hunting down all involved in the death of their father, including their own sister Cilia; it proves harder than they thought while also in the middle of a war with the Indians. To top it off, unexpected problems arise that can cause the destruction of the cartel and perhaps even them. Cover by: dragology

Four months after the Hunter cartel returned to Dallas, Texas---unanswered questions forces them back down to New York where they return for answers. With the mysterious death of their father and an unknown snitch in their circle, someone is responsible. And whether it's the same person or more than one snake, the Hunter crew won't stop until they get the answers and those responsible pay with their lives. Recovered and out of the hospital, Allele Coleman is forced to partner up with the Gray brothers in order to stay one step ahead of the Hunter's, who's closer and closer to finding out the truth. When it comes to light that an informant is one of their own in their already small circle, can they stick together to fight against the Hunter's still, or will they dismantle themselves? Cover by: @dragology

Creanna Claire James is the definition of a good girl. Besides being in a relationship with her sister's ex boyfriend-she's never done anything wrong. So when her boyfriend Santana comes to her with the wild idea of seducing his dangerous drug dealing boss in order to get richer, this good girl hands her card into the world of Sin just for her man and takes the challenge. Mid-West Casper is a twenty-one year old boss who controls the entire Mid-West. Now wanting to expand, he moves down to New York and gets his feet wet with the big bosses on the East side. Casper just has one problem. Something like a crack addict has to a crack rock: He's addicted to women. Casper already has his Mrs. Right, but just isn't ready to settle down. He indulges in a different woman every night and plays them like a sport. When Casper meets one girl he can't seem to get rid of, will he end up getting more than he bargained for?

Benjamin "Money" Carter is a vivacious young stickup kid, along with his wife Angel of four years. The two have been doing stickups since the age of sixteen and eighteen. They don't care who you are. If you got it-they want it. When the two rob and murder two members who belongs to a team of killers called the Savage Boysz, all hell breaks loose. As if battling it out with the ruthless SB crew isn't enough. One of the SB boysz has something on them that Money and Angel takes that throws them right into the world of the elites. Can Angel still be a ride or die chick while being hunted by a vicious street gang along with dealing with the lifestyle of fast money, women, clothes, cars, drugs and everything else? Sex, Lies, Murder, Greed, Lust, Betrayal, Deceit...

Part 1 of the LX series Leilani Bela Loupé is a human who was adopted by the Alpha and Luna of Silver Creek Pack. She is an eighteen-year-old girl who already has her future planned out. However, on the afternoon of one warm summer day, she meets someone who drastically changes the course of her life. But that's not the only thing that turns her world completely upside down. She will have to journey through Latum Alterum, a world created just for werewolves, with her friends and with courage. This adventure will not only teach her life lessons; it will also reveal her true identity and a profound secret of her past.

After two years of marriage, Sharon and Max are contemplating divorce. She's a perfectionist. He's not. She's mature and responsible. He's childish and carefree. A little vacation to Sharon's home country and an intervention from a jovial uncle help reignite their spark, until Sharon's little accident causes her to develop amnesia and Max is forced to grow up and be the adult in the relationship. When Max's doubts resurface and Sharon's absentee mother comes into the picture, things are about to get a whole lot worse-or just maybe, a whole lot better. *** 🏆Ambys 2024 favourite: Contemporary Lit category

[AMBYS 2023 Top picks in humor novellas ✨️] Lee Cook is heartbroken; his wife left him for another woman after twelve years of marriage. He vows to never fall in love again until his dying day. Sana Gulati is befuddled; her boyfriend left her for a woman ten years younger than her. She vows nothing; she's just pissed and consoling herself with anything sweet and comestible. He lives in London, she in Paris. They've met once; one walked out after drenching the other's face with beer. Since the two only see each other virtually on the Zoom meetings, their company loves to schedule every two days. When Sana replies to Lee's offensive PM, an odd stalking game begins between the two. Before they know it, they connect. Here's a simple story of Woman meets Man where Wifi is key, and where some vows are hard to keep. @ContemporaryLit Fall Awards 2021 longlister.