It’s said that the first five years with someone is the hardest because you’re learning that person and it’s a different experience, but do the rules still apply when the whole relationship is based on a lie? Adrianna is the epitome of beauty and the love of Rock’s life. With a feisty attitude, a big personality, and even bigger hair to match, she’s every man’s dream, but only one man has her..., or so he thinks. Adrianna isn’t the person that everyone thinks she is, and the skeletons she is hiding in her closet would put a graveyard to shame. So what happens when a blast from her past knocks her perfect life off its axis and sends her world into chaos? Can she keep up her seemingly perfect reality, or will her life become an unending nightmare? After all the drama that Rock has endured throughout his life, he felt that his hardships and search for love were over, but when the woman that he plans to spend the rest of his life with turns out to be a complete stranger, can he continue to ride the wave with her in hopes that things will go back to the way they once were, or will all the secrets that Adrianna is harboring be too much? Take a ride with this pair as they try to get a grip on reality while battling deceit, new love interests, and enemies they never knew they had. Will they be able to put back together the pieces of their failing relationship, or will the drama and pain all be too much to handle?
Hunted by his former comrades and labeled a traitor after he refuses to murder an innocent Afghan family, Mason Kane works to unravel a conspiracy that reaches all the way up to the highest levels of the government.
Kahleno Maler has, tried love once before with the mother of his four-year-old son, Kahlil. He thought that maybe he had found the one to spend his life with until she was caught red handed, being disloyal. It was then that Kahleno felt that maybe it just wasn't in the cards for him. He decided to play the field until the sexy and very taken, Sutton walked into his establishment, then all bets were off.Sutton Chambers, daughter of the infamous Maniac one of the most prolific criminals of his time, worked hard to make away for herself. With her father's help and the insurance money from her mother's death, Sutton was able to build the hair salon of her dreams. Chamber of Beauty was her baby and was the one thing that she was most proud of. When her fianc's gambling debt threatens to destroy what she's built, Sutton puts her foot down just in time to welcome the persistent attention of none other than Kahleno Maler.
Blakely My life is a stage. Followed by millions, and loved by none. And me, the captain of control, steering my image through choppy waters. Making sure I stay on top. No one ever sees me. No one ever looks. Until him. But he's everything impossible, and a thousand shades of wrong. Falling for him would ruin everything I've worked for. So why can't I stay away?JacksonMy life is a back-up plan. Surrounded by friends, and loved by none. And me, the king of heartbreak, gluing my pieces back together. Making sure they stick. No one ever sees me. No one ever looks. Until her. But she's everything off-limits, and a thousand shades of sin. Falling for her would ruin everything I've worked for. So why won't she stay away?
‘WOW WOW WOW!!!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!… From literally the first page you're hooked and gripped!! Kept on the edge of my seat throughout I just couldn't put it down… my new all time favourite author!!… I just wish I could've given it more than five stars!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars She didn’t know he was watching. Until it was too late. She’d walked this way hundreds of times before. She knew every twist and turn. She didn’t know this was the last time she’d ever walk this path. Hidden deep in the forest, schoolgirl Felicity Parker is found carefully laid out on a rock with nothing but a freshly picked bunch of flowers next to her. The body lies just off a popular hiking route, and Detective Jenna Alton thinks the killer might be a visitor to the town, until another girl’s body is found at the local swimming pool, once again posed with a bunch of flowers. Jenna recognizes the signs of a serial killer, and thinks it could be a local. As the town is gripped with fear, Jenna must examine each person the girls knew, and trust between neighbors starts to crumble. Both girls went out on their own, and were found where they shouldn’t be. Were they taken by chance, or did they know their killer? How were they lured so far from safety? And can Jenna and her team find the killer before another life is lost? An absolutely nail-biting thriller that will keep you up all night. If you enjoy Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott, you’ll love this! **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Bring Me Flowers: ‘Oh my flipping goodness!!... kept me guessing until the very last page… I cannot fault this book at all – if I could read it all over again for the very first time, I would jump at the chance… Hard hitting, addictive, and incredibly chilling… A truly toe curling read – fantastic!' The Writing Garnet ‘I was taken on a rollercoaster ride… it leaves you gripping the edge of your seat in anticipation… will keep you hooked from the very beginning.’ Stardust Book Reviews ‘An incredibly fast-paced, high octane thriller that begs to be read in one sitting… it was impossible to put down.' The Book Nurse ‘Wow bloody brilliant! This book had everything – it was dark, creepy and disturbing and made me get chills… I read it in super fast time because I couldn't put it down. An excellent read.' Bonnie's Book Talk ‘Suspenseful from the first page, with a pace that never lets up, this was a book I could not stop thinking about… an absolutely unputdownable, gut wrenching story with an ending I did not see coming and which I am still thinking about. Brilliant. A masterpiece.’ Renita D’Silva ‘The killer sent shivers down my spine as his narrative outlined his desire to kill and his unique MO… I love it when a writer creates a character that creeps me out inside my head and this is one guy you wouldn't want turning up with a bunch of flowers for you!… So many potential suspects, my wee head was spinning as I tried to work out the whodunnit and whydunnit! I do love a good old workout for the brain and this one kept me guessing all the way through!’ Chapter in My Life ‘Gripping main plot with a villain I never in a million years spotted.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘The story will suck you in and keep you guessing until the end, despite trying to make you believe that you know who the murderer is.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘This book has surpassed my expectations and is even better than that I could have imagined.’ Sean’s Book Reviews
***A STANDALONE NOVEL*** She’s fire and ice. You’ll fear the cold and crave the burn. – JM Storm Rambunctious... that’s the word that comes to everyone’s mind when it comes to Torrin-Ameer Baxter. Due to her past decisions, she’s never had much of a chance to enjoy the best part of her teen years. Now it’s her eighteenth birthday, and she’s given a chance to start fresh when she goes to live with her godmother and godsisters. Happy to have her staying with them, Torrin-Ameer’s godsisters take her to the Annual Hood Fish Fry, which is where she comes across the one and only SaKari Gilliam. He’s a sight for sore eyes, and there’s no denying that, but she can tell right away that he’s in the streets. With her troubled past and difficult circumstances, she decides that he’s the last person she needs to get involved with. She’s supposed to be staying out of trouble, and everything about him screams exactly that. SaKari Gilliam is a twenty-three-year-old hotheaded Haitian who goes by the name SG in the streets. Mercy isn’t a factor to him, and he’s always out for blood. Being that he’s always out in the streets 24/7, he decides to kick back for just a day and attend the Annual Hood Fish Fry. He knows all the baddest females will come out for it, and he’s hoping to snag one for the night only. That is until he comes across a new chick in the hood with the face of an angel and a slim-thick frame that appears to be natural. Everyone is eyeing her, and he knows he must make his move fast if he wants to get at her. When he does, he’s immediately thrown off by her slick mouth and super hood aura, yet he can’t help but to be intrigued by her. He isn’t sure of much, but he’s positive that he has to have her. The big question is, will he be able to keep his eye on the prize when vicious truths are revealed and deadly decisions must be made? Will Torrin-Ameer be able to stay away and stay focused on her new beginnings, or will both of their situations bring them closer? Will it leave Torrin-Ameer to only wanna give it to a hood rich gangsta?
Urban Books' popular Girls from da Hood series is back, bringing readers more dramatic tales about the lives of some tough, resourceful women who can hold their own when things get rough on the streets. Cheyenne and Kelsi grew up together in the hood. They're best friends who've always had each other's backs—until Cheyenne's father is released from prison and Kelsi can't resist his advances. Their scandalous affair might do more than just tear apart a friendship; it could destroy Cheyenne's whole world. Angela Farmer's early childhood was filled with neglect and abuse at the hands of her drug-addicted mother. Not even the love and support of her foster parents could totally erase her painful memories. In an effort to rid herself of her demons, Angela makes it her mission to protect others, but her methods strike fear in the hearts of the people around her. Eva is a good, churchgoing girl who seems to have the perfect life, until she's wrongly accused of embezzling from her clients. Caught up in a struggle to prove her innocence, she is forced to face the grittier side of life. She enters into a sexually charged world fueled by power, murder, and greed, where she must adapt if she's going to survive. Eva wants to remain true to herself and everything she's been taught in the church, but like Jay Z says, "When church is over, life begins."
** THIS IS A STANDALONE NOVEL! NO CLIFF-HANGERS!!! **** Londyn St. Claire is foolishly in love with Choppa and has been since high school. Loving him through thick and thin, she puts up with the physical altercations, pregnancy scares and all of the other unnecessary drama from all of the many other women he messed with on the side - all for the sake of being in love with a ruffneck. Meanwhile, Jay, who is the complete opposite of Choppa, is the person that Londyn least suspects to declare his love for her and vows to love her the way she deserves. Bed hopping from one to the next, Jabari Carter AKA Choppa, thinks he’s God’s gift to women. Getting in the panties is never the problem, that’s the easy part. But what he never seems to learn is anything that’s easily given to you comes with a price and may not be worth keeping. His “new booty, no strings attached” philosophy blows up in his face when he hits rock bottom. Once he finds out he might be looking at doing hard time, he soon realizes that he can’t depend on any of them. Locked up, broke and stuck - all of his females disappear when shit gets real. The only one left by his side is the one that he disrespected, cheated on and didn’t fully appreciate, Londyn. Kennedy Jones is on a mission, and that’s to be more than Choppa’s sidepiece. While focusing on being his main, she lusts after him with no shame or regard for Londyn or her position in Choppa’s life. Determined, nothing stands in her way not even her very own relationship with Raymond, which she carelessly tosses to the side like trash. Will Kennedy measure up to be the woman Choppa needs in his life when the chips fall? While Londyn and Kennedy chase after their ideal hood love, will they pass up real love from someone worthy just because they’re not from the streets? If their status ain’t hood, they’re not feelin’ em.
Life wasn't easy for Nautica Butler. She's the product of an absent father and mother. Nautica tries her best to keep afloat and not become a product of her environment. With a praying grandmother who won't let her fail, things are hard for Nautica. At almost 18, her focus should be on graduating and her choice of college. Being an A student thanks to her grandmother might not satisfy her craving. That all comes to a halt when she starts craving that hood love from bad boy Cedric “GUTTA” Grayson. Nautica is young, naive, blinded by love, and most importantly, fragile. Having never been exposed to love, Nautica’s life takes a turn. Could it be for better or worse? Gutta is all about his money and taking care of his family, nothing else. If it isn’t about the money, the conversation is null and void for niggas and bitches alike. People who know him in the streets would describe him as reserved and calculated. He's coming up in the game with his two right hands, Malone and Dolph. They say all the company isn't good company. See what happens when they mix the two. Jealousy strikes between the friends causing wedges to be drawn. Money can turn your friends into villains. Love has never been easy, in fact, most call it a battlefield. A bad boy and good girl are the perfect match when you’re able to put the drama to the side. But when the drama dances in the eyes of the one you love, perfect can start to look tainted.
Urban Books' popular Girls From da Hood series is back, bringing readers more dramatic tales about the lives of some tough, resourceful women who can hold their own when things get rough on the streets. Gabby Davenport spent the first fifteen years of her life in the suburbs, living a privileged and sheltered existence. When her mother dies unexpectedly, she is forced to move from her middle class neighborhood into Cumberland Projects in Brooklyn. Gabby's life will never be the same. Mika, the queen bee of the projects, doesn't appreciate the arrival of this private-school good girl. Mika and her posse are on a mission to make Gabby's life miserable, and things only get worse when Mika's "friend with benefits" B-Waite decides he wants to make Gabby his girl. Mika is ready to go to war to win back her man, and she doesn't care who she has to take down in the process. Keisha, Shawna, and LaRhonda are best friends forever, as the saying goes. Nothing will tear apart this tight trio—or so they think. When Keisha steps out of her box to become more of her own person, tension builds among the girls. In the eyes of her trusted friends, her lifestyle has become questionable. What happens when her secrets and desires are revealed? Shawna's life is just starting to look up. She's been hired at a major record label, and she's making enough money to move out of the projects for good. When her good news is met by fake smiles, Shawna gets a new perspective on how her girls really feel. LaRhonda sees each of her friends moving up while she's still struggling in the confines of the ghetto. After she gives birth to her second child by the age of eighteen, she feels like her dreams are out of reach. Her growing jealousy isn't easy to hide. What will happen when her misery wants company?
