17 year old Kyrah Hart has been bullied since the start of her 9th grade year. Tariq Williams is the one who started it all. How will Kyrah deal with the constant bullying? Will Tariq ever stop? Is there a reason behind it? Read to find out.

Bree Hernandez is a witch, bruja, rootworker, etc. and here she recounts her life and experiences growing up Short stories comprised with African and Latin Heritage, black womanhood, and magik

Copyright © 2013 Readinbooks2 Tragedy strikes Chicago when the death of Kenu Hill crashes Tatyana's world. Kenu was her brother and her best friend. Being a full-figured seventeen year old young woman isn't easy, but with a blooming crush, can she find love in the arms of her brother's best friend? Twenty four year old detective Derrick Ward has finally purposed to the woman of his dreams, his now fiancee, Toni. Although the people around him sees her as only a bourgeoisie gold-digger, he thinks she's the one. That is until Tatyana Hill comes into his life. Despite their personal lives, these two must come together to help solve Kenu's murder. When revenge is sought out, alliances are made and sometimes love is found. The question is, is it with the right person?

Copyright © 2012 Readinbooks2 "You always hear about the main chick in these types of situations. Everyone feels so bad for them, but who is anyone outside looking in to judge? Yes, maybe I am 'taking' another woman's man, but I have my reasons. My mom always told me, "A woman only get thirsty if a man giving her water." and boy was I thirsty!" Korey is sick of men doing her wrong, and she wants to give up, until she meets Austin. Too bad he's already with Lana, the daughter of a well respected, and feared, man, Big L. Korey will not tolerate being the other woman any longer, but what if Austin simply can't let Lana go? What happens when Korey's boss starts acting different once she meets a new man? Jonathan has big dreams that don't involve continuing in the life his father has set out for him. Once he meets Korey, things seem to take a loop for the better, but with his history with the ladies, and his demanding lifestyle, will he even get the chance to call her his? Things in Newark are about to get real, real fast! Read on, and you won't know what hit you! ______________________________________ *This is an urban book. Slang, sexual content, violence, and vulgar language will be used. If you do not like that type of content, do not read on.* ALSO, THIS STORY IS BEING EDITED! ERRORS WILL BE PRESENT, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK :) LOL -- IT'S NOT THAT BAD, I PROMISE!

Kashawn Thompson was born in the slums of West San Tera. Growing up with nothing, his childhood was a sad out look of the dark future that lies ahead. At a relatively young age, he chose to follow in the footsteps of his biggest influence; who was no more than a two-bit thieft. Now, at the age of sixteen, Kashawn has bloomed into a full-blown criminal. Known as one of the neighborhood ‘jack boys’, Kashawn has no idea that the very thing he strived to become will be his undoing.

Trevor Hamilton is a mentally disturbed teenager who suffers from pyromania. At eighteen years old Trevor finds himself at a stand still in life. With no actually dreams or visions for his future, he doesn't know or care what his next step will be. Meanwhile, his fellow peer India Jackson couldn't be more opposite. She has every step planned out for her future goals and dreams. On two different paths, the two appear to be a match made cold. But when an odd twist of fate brings their paths together, India and Trevor find out they aren't so different after all. Now, with a standing chance with India and a new outlook on life, Trevor decides to make a change. But that's easier said than done. Trevor's family and friends are still on the fast track to destruction, and appear to be bringing him with them. The soul ties Trevor has with his relatives and best friend runs deep, and their problems are often his. Not to mention the strife of his own with an enemy who poses a threat to not just him, but everyone he cares for. Creating a future for one self comes with a price, and for Trevor, that price is his old lifestyle. Lost in an emotional and spiritual battle, Trevor doesn't know what to do. If he should pick love over loyalty, right over wrong, and life over death.

Ricardo Brown, son of a convicted murderer is lost in the footsteps of his late father. At age nineteen, Ricardo is a mid-ranking member in the infamous Insane Murda Mafia street gang. With a rotten attitude and a mind that lacks a conscious, Ricardo's violent, abusive, and manipulative. His only concern is himself, and he'll do what ever it takes to get what he wants. As he continues to slither through life, he's unaware that his immoral ways are shortening his days on the earth, making it a matter of time before he's called to the grave.

As children, Diamond, Tyrell and Sarrachi never had much. Raised in the poorest part of their city, they turn to the streets to get what they want. As time goes by their dreams fade away and their future seems Bleak. Content with the lives they live, the three are in for a rude awakening when a rival beef turns into the bloodiest gang war they've yet to experience.

Much can be inferred about a man from his mistress: in her one beholds his weaknesses and his dreams. For Joseph Gabes, Naomi Treaks is his weakness. With them both having been together in a past relationship several years ago, the sexual and emotional tension is still as hot as it was when they were in high school. But with Joseph being happily married to the "love of his life", getting rid of that tension won't be the easiest task. Naomi, being a single with an abundance of sex appeal knows what his weaknesses are that would make him do anything she asked of him. Having this hold on him seems to be working in both of their favors..but what goes up must also come down. Will the role of Naomi being his mistress do more harm than good?

"A Hustler's Bonnie" previously changed from "A Hustler's Mistress"