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Taking Chances  by jupiterscript
Taking Chances
jupiterscript
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Nayeli Bennet is a 20 year old girl struggling to get through college since her father has fallen ill. After selling their house and their cars, her family is forced to move into her aunts house where they feel un-welcomed. Determined to help her family, she works hard and balances two jobs but things soon take an unexpected turn. While walking to work one day she is caught in the middle of a shoot out where she comes meets two guys. Soon after the incident she loses the only job thats been supporting her so she gets desperate. She takes a chance and gets involved with the same two guys who could've caused her to lose her life. Nov.2016 Copyright © 2016 jupiterscript™, Self Publishing ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
SAVAGE by Darraneica
SAVAGE
Darraneica
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  • Parts 27
Jersey Coleman has faced many hardships. From being raised in a brothel to becoming a dope-fiend. She finally gets her life on the right path until she is faced with a difficult challenge.
Difference  by garicksons
Difference
garicksons
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A story of teenager Adonis, living with post traumatic stress disorder, as well as a world of other issues involving his family, his school, and his own thoughts. He eventually befriends the popular, Farrah, who at first...takes more interest in his popular older brother. All characters are 18 and older. (apparently I have to be followed for some privated chapters)
DETERMINATION | Book One by urbancreations
DETERMINATION | Book One
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.
Taming The Dogs by jazmennn_
Taming The Dogs
jazmennn_
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This is not your typical love story. This isn't a regular college book. These aren't your average dogs. Can Key get through college and tame the infamous fraternity of que's without getting caught up? A girl can only lay with dogs so long before catching flea's of her own.
Put Your Love On | obj | ✘ by britxcvi
Put Your Love On | obj | ✘
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.
Gold Petals (Book 2) by GenHope
Gold Petals (Book 2)
GenHope
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  • Parts 72
⚠️Book 1: Black Rose⚠️ Dave and Bernice are back, but this time as Mr. & Mrs. Brewster. How long will that last though? Watch them as they go through struggles not only as a married couple, but also as parents. People don't want to see them happy. Outsiders don't want their unified hearts of gold to prosper. Will they survive or will they die and wither away like a rose without soil, water and sunlight?
Black Rose (Book 1) by GenHope
Black Rose (Book 1)
GenHope
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A lot of people don't get as many opportunities at success & even friendship as Dave and Bernice did. David Brewster aka Dave East and Bernice Burgos were just 2 Harlem kids from the east side trying to make it. They were best friends..at one point at least. After a couple moves out of NY then back their friendship ended, but now as adults could they respark it? A reunited friendship will change them for the better. Watch these Black Roses bloom... ⚠️Book 2: Gold Petals⚠️ All events in this book are fictional. Some instances such as events and characters may be based off of real life but nothing is 100% factual.
Soft.  by fiftyslays
Soft.
fiftyslays
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When a high profile CEO, Zeke Ingram, clashes with the new boss in town, Naomi Cartier, it's clear that it's more than business and in the end, it gets very personal. Flaws are a given, but can they be looked over? Copyright © 2017 by Kourtney All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.
On the Run by cecedeshona
On the Run
cecedeshona
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  • Parts 49
AN URBAN NOVEL | Ace and America - A woman and a man with a close relationship can sometimes be hard to maintain, especially when there are so many setbacks that are standing in the way. These two rebels are on the prowl for money. In the large city of Irvine, California, they terrorize neighborhoods and larger areas in search of dead presidents to add to their growing collection of cash. The thrill of being in charge is exciting and despite the dangerous aspects of it all, they manage to get through the long days with the help of their strong relationship that holds them together. With one dealing with bipolar disorder, and the other coming to learn their own underlying and unfounded disorder, things are thrown off course and their relationship is ultimately put to the test. What happens when ONE event leaves them On The Run and fighting to keep their relationship in tune, or worst yet, fighting for the freedom of their lives? [ Highest Rankings : ] - #1 in #streetlit - #3 in #urbannovel - #1 in #blackmentalhealth - #15 in generalfiction