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Curtis L. Alcutt -  Sins of a Siren -  Available Now! -  3.5 out of 5 books -  As a teen, Trenda Fuqua thought she had it rough at home. With an overprotective father and a family so religious, she rebelled against the things her parents tried to instill in her. Tired of the life she lived, she took matters into her own hands and ran away from home. Trenda turns to the streets and does the one thing that she knows her family would disprove of: she becomes a drug runner. Making money hand over fist, she becomes very good at what she does. Darius Kain is a crooked cop who sets up Trenda to take the fall for stolen goods from a Jamaican drug lord. Darius has a thing for the beautiful Trenda and her firey red hair. Unbeknownst to him, Trenda records a heated session between the two that also incriminates some of his shady dealings. When the tape falls into the wrong hands, it launches an internal investigation within his police department. Darius is determine...

Lee Hayes -  The Bad Seed -  Available Now! -  3.5 out of 5 books -  The Bad Seed is a compilation of two short stories by author Lee Hayes. The Bad Seed enters into the world of evil, murder and vengeance. Out of the two short stories that were included in the book, the one that intrigued me the most was “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues.” Blues has seen a lot during his life and makes no regrets and apologies for the pain and havoc he has caused to others to get where he’s at. Blues marries a wealthy older man named Robert, but continues to play with fire by having countless affairs. When confronted with the truth and constant changes to his fairytale life slipping further and further away, Blues devises a plan to make himself even richer. Using pawns, he begins a deadly game of chess. What Blues didn’t count on was his past coming to haunt him in a deadly way. Will Blues plan be completed to success, or will he reap what he sows for his past tra...

Niobia Bryant -  The Hot Spot -  Available Now! -  4 out of 5 books -  Zaria Ali gave half of her life to a man and she refuses to let that happen ever again! At age 42, Zaria is experiencing everything that she didn't have the opportunity to experience at 20, including younger men. She enjoys the company of younger men because they are willing and eager. That is, until she meets Kaleb Strong. Kaleb is one of those infamous Strong men that grey prematurely, but with their looks and body, it actually works for them. Kaleb is tired of dating and is ready to settle down and start a family of his own. When he meets Zaria, he thinks he may have meet the woman he has been searching for. That couldn't be further from what Zaria is looking for. She is in it for great sex and a good time, but with no feelings. Regrettably, your heart doesn't always listen to what your brain is telling it. Now Zaria may have lost everything that she didn't know she wanted a...

Girly G -  Boss Bitches: Drugs, Money, Murder, and Mayhem  -  Available Now! -  3.5 out of 5 books -  When I began reading Boss Bitches: Drugs, Money, Murder, and Mayhem, I didn’t know what to expect. Girly G takes us on adventure in Dade County, Miami, and drops two short stories. I will review one of short stories titled “Prison Wife.” Kim had everything she wanted: a good husband who provided for her every need, a beautiful home, and many luxury cars at her disposal, That all changes one day when Kim receives that dreaded phone call that her husband Ace has caught a case and is facing a life sentence. How will Kim be able to maintain without her lifeline there by her side? When things take a turn for the worst, Ace is facing mandatory time in prison. Ace gives Kim one instruction: to hold it down until he gets out. Being a woman with both emotional and financial needs, Kim finds it hard to abide by Ace’s rules. Tired of living the role of the P...

Electa Rome Parks -  True Confessions -  Available Now! -  4.5 out of 5 books -  Kennedy Logan has her good days and her bad days while trying to find her birth mother and dealing with her over-controlling mother and her abusive ex-boyfriend. She's even tried to commit suicide, but her attempt failed. At the request of her therapist, Kennedy starts to keep a journal. She writes down everything that is going on in her life. She tries to find out what happened, and what events made her think of taking her own life. Well, that was easier said then done. Between her mother, Dorothy Logan, who was just always in her ear about everything, and her ex-boyfriend Drake, it was hard for Kennedy to find out how to just live for herself and no one else. Kennedy's mother, Dorothy, moves in with her daughter and she's determined to get her child's life back on track. And the first order of business is to get rid of her boyfriend, Drake Collins. Drake has it all: looks,...

Ericka K. F. Simpson -  Reality Check: Sometimes One Dose of Reality Isn't Enough -  Available Now! -  4 out of 5 books -  Suzanne Tucker knew deep down in her heart that her husband Ellis was cheating, and it was confirmed when Ellis confessed in a drunken daze. Soon, Ellis moves out and ultimately moves in with his mistress. Suzanne wants her husband back and is determined to win him back at any cost. Quinton, a co-worker has been eyeing Suzanne for the longest, but due to the fact that rumors had it that Quinton was sleeping with the boss, Suzanne never gave him the time of day; that is, until a night out with the girls. Quinton claims he is a man of God, but his one downfall is women. Abstaining from sex is the one thing he fails short of. Suzanne thinks that Quinton is just like the rest of the men out there: a liar and a cheat. So she decides to use Quinton as a pawn to make Ellis jealous. She eventually gives Ellis an proposition that he would be a...

Ashley & JaQuavis -  Murderville -  Available Now! -  5 out of 5 books -  Liberty and A’shai have a love that can stand the test of time. But time is not on their side as Liberty is dying of a fatal heart condition. Her dying wish is to have A’shai tell her the story of how they met and how their journey leads to their current love affair. A’shai is hesitant to do this and wants to just spend these final moments enjoying the love of his life. But A’shai tells Liberty the story that started long ago in Sierra Leone and ends in the land of opportunity – America. Ashley & JaQuavis brought a fresh twist to the street literature genre with Murderville. These authors gives readers an up close and personal view of the horrors of Sierra Leone, blood diamonds, child sex trafficking, and drug trafficking. Ashley & JaQuavis were able to incorporate these harsh and difficult realities into this story and made it relatable to the reader, which is...

Tina Brooks McKinney -  Snapped -  Available Now! -  4 out of 5 books -  Merlin and Gavin Mills are twin brothers who had a very dysfunctional upbringing. Merlin decided to just leave his horrible family behind when he became an adult. With a wonderful wife name Cojo, Merlin’s life seems to be going great. His evil twin Gavin steps back into the picture, and nothing but chaos and disorder comes with him. Gavin has never liked his brother Merlin and sets out to do anything he can to destroy him. But Gavin also has his sights on Cojo and will stop at nothing to steal her away from Merlin. Tina Brooks McKinney brought us another crazy and entertaining story with Snapped. This story is filled with non-stop drama that continues throughout the book. You see how twin brothers who are supposed to be close are actually worlds apart in terms of their relationship. You’ll also see how Merlin & Gavin’s mother’s own questionable behavior shaped their lives well i...

Imani True and Dreama Skye -  Strawberries, Stilettos, and Steam -  Available Now! -  2 out of 5 books -  Strawberries, Stilettos and Steam by Imani True and Dreama Skye is a collection of erotic shorts. The book starts off with a woman about to slip into a hot bubble bath with a glass of champagne and a bowl of strawberries beside the tub....all in front of a webcam. She opens a package that she received earlier in the day that included a book that just so happens to be Strawberries, Stilettos and Steam, and she proceeds to read. There's a story about a student that attends classes online and just so happens to to get it on while class is in session; A woman who is bi-curious and meets someone online to quench her fantasy; A young man in college notices his best-friend's mother who is bound and determined to show him he's not a little boy anymore; A masked man that is going around climbing in the window of the women in the courthouse and sexing them; a co...

Various Authors -  Nikki Turner Presents Street Chronicles: A Woman's Work -  Available Now! -  5 out of 5 books -  I was very excited to be reading this collaboration of short stories. Nikki Turner Presents Street Chronicles: A Woman's Work is a comprised of four different authors with short stories that cover the topic of drugs, jail, escort service, and many others. I will pick two of my favorite short stories and give a review on them overall. “Star”- Keisha Starr Melissa was a PK (preacher’s kid) who grew up in a strict Christian household with rules she was required to follow. Melissa had a beautiful voice and dreamed of making it big by joining the up-and-coming R&B group, Pretty in Pink, but her parents would not allow her to give the church a bad look by participating in ungodly activities. Melissa continuously refused to follow rules in her parent’s house. When she is caught in a web of lies, she is given a choice to either abide by the...

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