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DETERMINATION | Book One by urbancreations
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Works #1: Ahmad Hassan Sinclair, 25, was taught to always fight and work hard for what he wanted. In the life he was given nothing was ever handed to him. He grew up in the hoods of Houston, witnessing things no child should ever see in their life. His mom and pop worked hard just tryna make ends meet, to keep food on the table and clothes on their kids back. But it was far from easy .. Seeing his parents struggle the way they did for years, motivated him to work ten times harder. He made it a mission to not end up like his folks, he wanted more in life. He knew there was more to life than what he grew up seeing. But he also knew in order to be somebody in this world as a black man he had to fight and strive for it and also dodge the bullshit that came along with it. He set goals, he had dreams, he had a vision and nothing could stop him from achieving them. Now that he's at the top of his game, making money, living the live he always wanted, seeing the things he never seen and moving up the success path .. he figured life would eventually turn out to be great but sadly he still isn't happy or content with how things are.. there's this one missing piece in his life that will fully complete him. But let's see how determined Ahmad will be to find what that missing piece is or what he will do to get it.
Raw & True by YanaLanay
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When tragedy strikes Marley's family, the last thing she is looking for is love-until Elijah, her nephew's teacher, shows her it's worth fighting for. ***** 26-year-old Marley Wright's world is flipped upside down when her beloved brother is admitted into rehab and she becomes the primary caregiver for his two teenagers. Little does she know that her nephew's handsome high school teacher, Elijah, is the man who's going to fill her life with unbelievable passion. But when their exes come back with malicious intentions, Marley and Elijah's lives change beyond their wildest imaginations. And when tragedy strikes, will their love withstand the pressure? Content and/or Trigger Warning: mention of substance abuse. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
Concrete Rose by _therealdesiree
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Ryan was just getting over a bad breakup when she met Dave. He charmed her and she fell for him. But what happens when she finds out he's deep in the streets? Will they make it or will all the mishaps get the best of them? book cover by : @urbanglitter 💋 story completed : Dec. 2019
The Kingpin's sister by Baabiiee_doll
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Whenever you hear the name Kimani Sumner in the streets of the.Bronx, her older brother, KJ's, name is spoken shortly after. Ever since she was a child she was put on to a pedestal by her father and brother and anyone who crosses her always regretted it. Her fathers status and her brothers short temper has made her a social outcast as a kid. Girls wanted to use her to get closer to KJ Guys were too afraid to talk to her After an unfortunate event that happened when she was 16 that caused her to move in with her Aunt, Toya in Delaware. 4 years later she's back in the Bronx and everyone is shocked by the girl she has became and she's even more shocked to find out about her brothers newly found status. Her brother followed in her father's footsteps and Kimani is repulsed by this news but she shortly realizes that she's not too different from her brother and father and battles with the idea of giving in to this life or branching off and becoming her own person. All events and characters in this story are fictional while all rights to this story are reserved to @baabiiee_doll (Lorraine)
Training for Love (BBW Romance) by EmpressStar
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Destini is an obese woman who wants to lose weight. She meets a male physical trainer who she tries not to fall in love with. ---- At 33 years old, Destini Banks was finished with love. All it did was cause her drama and heartbreak. Every time love caught up with her, the men who claimed to love her cheated on her. She was never worthy in their eyes because she was a BBW. She was determined to lose weight and stay away from men who would only damage her heart again, and that included Cypress Williams. At 36 years old, Cypress Williams enjoys the bachelor life and being a physical trainer. He's not ready to commit to any woman, and that includes Destini Banks. In his opinion, women cheated just as much as men did. When Cypress meets Destini, he can't help but find her attractive. When she seeks help in losing weight and getting fit, he jumps at the chance to help her. When these two are together, sparks fly. Will they be able to put their prejudices aside and fall in love with one another? *Warning* Intended for 18+ readers. Mature content like sex and cursing.
His Queen(BWWM) by Day9922
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Maya Carson, personal assistant to a well known business tycoon, is a loner who wants to finally start to live life. She wants to meet new people, build relationships, and enjoy life. She's running from her past but will it come back to haunt her? Furthermore will she be able to handle working for her cold, yet even more mysterious boss better known as Victor Matteo Grayson?
When a Gangsta Loves You (Currently Editing and Perfecting) by BhettiBlaque
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After serving a three year sentence, Jerome 'Rome' Johnson is a free man. Besides reclaiming his seat at the throne of his drug empire, his eyes are set on who he will always consider his wife and the mother of his only child, Shawnee. One too many infidelities on Rome's part has Shawnee through with him. Even though his work is cut out for him, Rome surges forward and fights for the only love he has ever known, but has Shawnee truly thrown both it and him away? Broken hearted Niecy is back after graduating from college. The only thing she plans on doing is keeping her nose deeply planted in the books once she is accepted into the medical school of her choice, but after crossing paths with Kyron Hayes, she might as well scrap those plans. Ky takes one look at Niecy and its a wrap. For some reason he can't name, he is drawn to her and finds himself doing all the things he claimed he never would, but is he truly through with his playboy mannerisms and can their relationship withstand the storm that will soon have all four of their lives spiraling out of control?
The Art Of  Pressure "Sequel to HMLM" by Nicole9714
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Jaysean Johnson Jr. a rising star at his father alumni college, LSU He is taking after his father footsteps by storm. Many people see him as his father but he doesn't. He hates when he is being compared to him when he make plays. He just wanna make his own name without being reminded of who his father is. " J2 " just wanna be himself, but we all know being yourself can be a good or bad thing.
 Hate ME or Love ME (Re-Editing)❗️ by Nicole9714
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Breena and Jaysean are two old high school lovers. Disappointments and a broken heart is what causes these two to leave their love in high school. When a tragic accident happens to their friends. They are force to take care of certain responsibilities but will they be able to rekindle the love they had back in high school or just leave it in the past. Read and find out.
Expected | Chris Brown by niiah478
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