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In These Streets by PersiaLove
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Ambra Hadad has known pain and sadness. When her family endures a traumatizing ordeal, 20-year-old Ambra is forced to leave the life she knew behind and relocate to the projects in Los Angeles, California with her mother and little brother. Having been sheltered and pampered her whole life by her wealthy parents, she quickly gets a firsthand education of the realities of the hood. With nobody to turn to in a strange place, Ambra befriends a seedy crew that seem to be successful and established, yet there's things about their lifestyle that clash with Ambra's squeaky clean moral compass and naîve upbringing. She learns that their boss, Darius "Iceman" Payne, is someone not to be crossed. Ruthless, dangerous, and alluring, Darius stirs feelings in Ambra she never thought she was capable of having. Soon, she finds herself in a world she never imagined, where street cred is worshipped and falling in love is against the rules. #1 in the Love genre (2021) #1 in the Urban Romance genre (2021) #1 in the Thug Love genre (2021) #1 in the Hood Love genre (2021)
Put Your Love On | obj | ✘ by britxcvi
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(PREVIOUSLY TITLED SIX INCH HEELS) Remi Simmons has always been a go-getter: independent and thirsty for success. After a dysfunctional family home leaves her to fend for her self, she is adamant that she cannot depend on anyone and will make a way for herself, by herself. Everything seems to be tunnel vision for her until she starts an unusual relationship with her professor, Omari Beckham-a chill person within the classroom, with his own secrets lurking outside of it. As their relationship begins to evolve seriously, Omari teaches Remi not only the basics of psychology, but how to put her pride aside and become someone's equal.
Kismet  by astoldbylani
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kis·met /ˈkizmit,ˈkizˌmet/ noun destiny; fate. how do you know when you've met your soulmate?
Playing The Game by UrbanQueen
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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?
The Exchange by VanessaTheAuthor
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After being lied to constantly, hurt repeatedly, and cheated on more times than she can count, Kamille Riley Paige just wants to be loved and appreciated for being the good woman that she is. Being in an on and off six year relationship with her child's father, Raemond Woods, has taken a complete tole on her at only twenty four years old. He was the man that she loved so much, but treated her so badly in return. Kamille was the perfect woman for any man, a blessing in a form of a slim-thick figured, browned skin woman with a sassy mouth. She was beautiful, hard-working, independent, and she was loyal, but he just didn't notice it until she was both feet out of the door. All Kamille wanted was to love and be loved, to commit and be committed to, to cherish and be cherished. She just wanted a man that could provide her wants and needs, as well as accept her daughter Raegan with open arms, in exchange for her. Will Raemond step up and be the man and father that she wants and needs him to be, or will she stray elsewhere in search of someone who was willing to meet her half way with an even exchange? VANESSA WRIGHT © COPYRIGHTED 2016. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Hold You Down by VanessaTheAuthor
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Essence Brown, 21 years old deep into the drug game along side her boyfriend of 3 years Damian "Money" Johnson. Her boyfriend is the leader of every corner and borough of the south. After his father was killed , at a young age he took over & held it down every since. Their relationship isn't the best, but when it comes down to it Essence is down for her man. When thats put to the test, and Damian is in court for a drug charge, who do you think testifies ? With her life on the line, and her right hand on the bible will she tell the truth and nothing but the truth , or will she lie through her teeth to hold him down ? Book 1 of 3. Cover by: _tolerated. COPYRIGHT © 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VANESSA WRIGHT
Hold Me Down by VanessaTheAuthor
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Essence Johnson is back out into the real world as bad as ever. With her baby boy Domani and her son's father and husband, Damian by her side, she's on top. After holding her man down by taking a 2 year bid, at the age of 23, she is able to relax and finally live the care free life, while her husband holds her down this time around. Damian has vowed to give her everything she's ever asked for without her having to lift a finger. The money is good in the club business, but what happens when it's shut down for a shooting investigation? Ain't no easy money, like drug money. Damian strays back into his old ways, but will Essence approve? She wanted the best for her family, and drug dealing was not apart of that equation. "I want you to hold me down, but if it means selling drugs, I don't want it" Essence has held Damian down for the last 2 years, but will he be able to do the same for her, while staying out of both prison and a graveyard? Book 2 of 3. Copyright2015 VANESSA WRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Love and Loyalty [ Completed ] #Wattys2016 by ambershanelx
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Asia is a hardworking single mother of a 3 year old just getting out of a bad relationship. She meets Lucas yes "Lu" he is one of the biggest drug lords and is use to going from girl to girl. He soon catches feelings for Asia but can he be loyal to her or loose her? © 2013 All rights reserved *Honestly if you are realllllll critical, don't read this book, it is horribly written.. you have been warned..
Boss Lady [ Completed ] #Wattys2016 by ambershanelx
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Classy, in charge and manless could be used to described Eva Marks. A twenty seven year old who is the head editor of Vogue magazines. She has it all except for a companion. After yet another let down she run into Kavon "King" Hanes. The cold hearted, killer. He's Kavon by day and King by night. He doesn't look to himself as the relationship type but soon tries for Eva. His freedom, Eva's life and their love for each other will all be put on the line.