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My brother's freedom is in jeopardy and in my hands. How could I be so happy in my life and scared at the same time? No matter what, I know what needs to be done, and that's to protect my brothers. The one person I never thought I would see was standing a foot away from me. When Tasha was sent out my life, I never thought I would see her again. I never got to handle her the way that I always wanted to, but now it was time to make sure this bitch joined her son—in the dirt. On my unborn child, I was going to make sure that the family came out on top.

When Meer saw me off at the airport, I never expected to come home and become his wife. His daughter becoming mine. Our lives intertwining into one. I didn't think I was worthy of being loved the way this man loved me. Worthy of a man telling me how's he coming behind me and actually standing on that. He loves and accepts all parts of me. Our families have become one because of our love. For every good thing in my life, there's always a bad thing lurking. Death. Dishonor. Redemption? We're in the end game now.

As CEO Calla Black by day and the masked dominatrix known only as The Black Dahlia by night, I built a life that kept everyone at a distance. Control kept me safe. Rules kept me steady. And then James Carter Jr. walked into my world with his slow Southern charm and a hunger that matched the darkness I thought I had buried. I could handle him. I convinced myself I could. What I never expected was her.

She's a homie hopper. She's confused. She doesn't take accountability for anything. She's f*cking her way through all her brothers' friends. I've heard more than a few of those when people talk about me, and I have even felt the same way my damn self. I didn't know what I wanted. I mean, I knew what I wanted. I wanted marriage, love, and the commitment that I made to my husband—ex-husband. I've found myself confused after my divorce from Naheim. It would have been easier to stay and forgive him for something that broke me. It would have been easier for him to stay and forgive me.

Our family is being tested in the worst way possible. Bonds are broken, while new ones are formed. Mistakes will be made. Hearts will be broken. But at the end of the day, we're family and we ride for each other. I'm about to step into a new role, shedding the Delgato name for the last time, and stepping into my new role as Capri Inferno, the wife of Quameer Inferno, the sister-in-law of Quasim Inferno, head of Inferno Gods, and the daughter-in-law of Mina and Papa Inferno. When it's all said and done, I will make sure the Delgatos and Inferno always end up on top.

Everything happened so fast. So much was said, and so much blood was shed. As I stood there with blood on my hands, a knife in someone's head, and everyone looking at each other, there was only one person I could think to call—my husband. Meer would figure out what to do, and he would come when I called. As I stared at what used to be my best friend, standing with blood on her hands, I realized she had shed the best friend title, and became my sister. Zoya and I stared at her, and it solidified that she would protect the Delgatos, Infernos, and Casellis as her own.

A year away helped me realize that Delgato power doesn't just apply to the males in our family. Being away showed me that the same power cruised through my blood. That same power helped me remember who I am. I am Capri Delgato… Baby Doll. A lawyer by day, and the hood's princess by night. The one who will ride for her family. Ms. Delgato, who will make sure her brother never returns to prison because I know the ins and outs of the legal system. With my niece-in-law, we gonna show 'em that the Delgatos don't just run the streets…

This isn't just another lust-filled weekend wrapped in luxury. It's a declaration, and this time, he isn't just claiming her body. He's staking his claim on forever. But with power, pleasure, and pressure all closing in… can she handle everything that comes with being his, or will it all come crashing down?

From bestselling author B.B. Reid comes a wicked retelling of your favorite fairytale. America’s sweetheart has been canceled. From teen star to international phenom to the biggest celebrity in the world, Aurelia George has suddenly found herself on the other side of adoration. The public...

On his own since he was fifteen, Ángel Cruz has never had to explain how or when he moves to anyone. As someone who works from the shadows, he goes where and when work calls. His relationship with Tamar Kinsey means he has to learn to open himself to her or risk losing the hot-tempered beauty.

Ángel Cruz had been chanting those words to himself most of his life, struggling to stay disciplined and dedicated in the crazy, brutal world that surrounded him. His work as an exclusive assassin demanded all his attention. Ángel had no time for relationships…until the day he set eyes, and his wandering hands on Tamar Kinsey.

Xylia has revealed herself as a wolf in sheep's clothing, infiltrating the Alexander brothers through Stone—the man who believed he had finally found his happily ever after. Love can be tricky. Love can be dangerous. And sometimes, love can be so intoxicating it pushes you to do things you never imagined. But will love be enough to keep the Alexanders strong when everything is on the line?

Stox is dealing with the aftermath of cheating on Beautiful. Storm must deal with the error of his ways after forcing Yari's hand. Stetson and Spring can't decide if they want to give love a try or keep things strictly professional between them. Things really get tense with the families, and decisions must be made that will possibly break ties forever. Come take a ride with Glitz as she takes you on a ride that will have you clutching your pearls.

Ivy Livingstone has entrée into Washington DC’s political elite, lives in an exclusive neighborhood and sends her son to a sought-after private school. But her beautiful life is a gilded cage. She is independent, but alone. And unfortunately, very few men are confident enough to believe they are in Ivy’s league. Eli Thomason has all the confidence in the world, except when it comes to his own judgment about women. And his attraction to Ivy Livingstone proves him right. She is everything he shouldn’t want: a woman above his station and beyond his means.

Naomi's life is picture-perfect—a loving husband, a beautiful home, and a career capturing other people's love stories. But when memories start to unravel, she begins to question everything she's been told. Her husband Marcus is a healer to many, but behind closed doors, his obsession with control runs deeper than anyone could imagine. Naomi's sudden bursts of clarity are proving dangerous, and the truth she's desperate to remember might shatter everything.

Love is an unfamiliar feeling for me. But after a beautiful nanny saved my life, I know that's exactly what I feel for her. At no other time has another woman touched me this way. For this reason, I know for sure that I've never loved Taliyah on this level. I don't know how to manage these new emotions for the nanny, but they have me moving ruthlessly and recklessly, even got me stepping outta character and crossing a line that I wouldn't ever thought to cross. However, under no circumstance have I ever needed a woman before, but I definitely need this nanny in my life.

Grayson "Gray" Deeds is a ruthless bill collector for organizations that operate above the law. Rain Ellington is his childhood neighbor and best friend. Gray has been wanting to make Rain his forever, but she wasn't willing to risk their friendship, not until her long-term relationship came to an end. When they finally link up, Rain instantly becomes obsessed with Gray and regrets waiting so long to give in to his advances. What they don't know is that someone else is mutually obsessed with Gray and will stop at nothing to make him hers.

Who meets their soulmate while shopping for books with their daughter? Before walking into Echoes of Kyelle, I would have told you no one. But the second I see her smile . . . I'm a goner. As the cornerback for the Columbus Bobcats, I'm no stranger to beautiful women. Yet, there's something about her that stays with me long after I leave the store. Now I need to figure out how to lock her down.

Being a Martin means power, money, and a name that opens doors. I’ve been groomed to take over the family empire since I could walk. But my mama? She’s not about to hand over the keys unless I have a wife by my side. And love? That’s not on my radar. I don’t do messy. I don’t do complicated. But Charisse? She’s everything I wasn’t looking for and exactly what I need. She’s smart, beautiful, and broke enough to say yes when I offer a marriage contract in the back of my mother’s fancy boutique. This is supposed to be business. Strictly business.

Cadence Samuels has always believed in numbers, formulas, and solid foundations; after all, she's a Geotechnical Engineer who builds dams, not dreams. After too many dating disasters and lukewarm talking phases, she's officially done gambling with her heart. She's a pretty, nerdy, plus-sized woman who adores what she sees in the mirror, even if she's convinced love isn't in her calculations. Enter Khalil "Concrete" Reed, the millionaire, playboy, and an award-winning rapper whose charisma and charm are as legendary as his chart-topping hits.