Nineteen-year-old Dream and her sisters, Alyssa and Isis, have their world shattered when their mother, Jennifer Sanchez, is killed. A dedicated Puerto Rican nurse from the Bronx, Jennifer is struck by a drunk driver while returning home from a double shift, leaving her daughters with no choice but to relocate to Chicago. They are forced into the care of their estranged father, Terrence, who lives in the notorious Parkway Gardens. While the Bronx provided a gritty upbringing, the sisters quickly realize it was nothing compared to the lethal reality of "The Raq." As fresh faces in the complex, the Sanchez sisters become instant magnets for trouble, envied by the local girls who have lived there their whole lives and relentlessly pursued by the men of O'Block. Dream finds an unexpected sanctuary in Dayvon Bennett, better known as Von. Despite her father's stern warnings about Von's reputation and the dangers of O'Block territory, the two fall into a deep, intense love. For six months, they build a private world together before Von ever considers picking up a microphone. By this time, Von is already known as O'Block's most feared shooter, whispered to be responsible for multiple murders. While the neighborhood treats him with a mix of reverence and terror, Dream struggles to reconcile the monster the streets describe with the sweet, protective man who holds her at night. When Von eventually teams up with Lil Durk and his rap career begins its rise, their private bond is thrust into a chaotic spotlight. As he skyrockets toward success, their relationship is pushed to the breaking point by the crushing weight of distance, toxic blogs, and the constant threat of rival niggas from across the city trying to take his life. Between the beefs with other rappers and the women vying for his new-found fame, Dream is forced to decide if the man she loves is worth the target on her back, or if the rumors she once ignored will eventually become their undoing.

A bunch of Atlanta shit A lil Chicago shit Some hoodrat shit A lil drug shit A little bit of love in this bitch , but most importantly a good ass read. Kiyari "Kash" a badass female who don't go for bullshit encounters Nahzir "Draco" someone who acts just like her. What happens when the two clash together and shit hits the fan?

Kade never thought he would find himself falling as deep as he did. One lonely intimate night with Rae aka Candy left him ready to risk it all. She made him feel ways his fiancé couldn't. He wanted her, he needed her bad. All it took is for him to have a dose of Candy Coated Kisses. How did Rae find herself falling for the man she just wanted to make feel good temporarily? It was never supposed to get this far.. now she's left stuck in a love cycle she never wanted to end.

Reentry Case 007: Male, 37, assault with intent to kill, parole conditions strict. Not to be left alone with female staff.

When a self-made beauty boss tries to leave her toxic past behind, she crosses paths with New York's most feared kingpin who's already decided she'll be his, whether she's ready or not.

He's her brother's right hand. She's the peace he didn't know he needed. Jameria Cox stays out the way. Soft spoken and about her business, she co-owns one of the top salons in East Harlem and avoids the street life her twin brother Jamontae (aka JayMo) is deep in. Aycen "Ace" Monroe is JayMo's most trusted soldier. Quiet, loyal, and raised by the code, he keeps to himself until one night, he crosses paths with a girl too calm for a city this loud. She doesn't know who he really is. He doesn't realize she's off limits. What starts as a simple connection spirals into something deeper .

what do you do when your husband left you to miscarry alone, so he could be with another woman... You pick yourself up and leave him in the dust. What do you do when a brother has the perfect life, perfect wife, and didn't treasure her like he should. You support her to stay away until she's strong enough to destroy him. What do you do when you meet the perfect woman on the worst day of her life, fall in love, and then watch her disappear. This is Daisy's story. This book contains scenes of sexual activity, cheating, and birth. Please do not read if you will be offended.

Coming from a troublesome household with a neighbourhood just as chaotic, Azalea James always looked for a way out―An escape, which she eventually found in dance as it offered her solace she never knew. The older Azalea got the more her interest in the art grew and eventually, she moved into a new neighbourhood away from her household and decided to pursue a career in dance, a career her parents would never approve of. She became a stripper. One of the best in fact. However, as ambitious as Azalea is, she saw there was much more she could do with her life and her talent than stay in this profession, and decided to build a dance studio that caters to people interested in learning the art of pole dancing. This decision leads her to catch the eye of a man who is relentless about pursuing her, Akeem Ali, the talented and famous basketball player. Akeem Ali was well known for playing for the Garvey's, well that was until he was met with misfortune―an injury that cost his team games after games. Not wanting to deal with his misfortune any longer, Akeem was traded to the 39ers with the help of his friend. And although the 39ers are a great team, Akeem still struggles to consider it home as he believes like all things and people, he is replaceable. Though this doesn't stop him from proving to others and himself that he is anything but that. Both Azalea and Akeem are determined to reach the highest possible point in their careers to achieve that comfortability and security they crave, but will determination be enough against the obstacles they may face? And will their budding relationship survive the uncertainty of life?