Just when Sevyn and Jazelle feel like things are looking up, here comes the very men who had already crushed their hearts, back to cause more mayhem and havoc. Boo refuses to allow Jazelle to be happy with anyone other than him and goes above and beyond to ensure that it never happens. With her back against the wall, Jazelle makes a decision that may forever alter the way she and Clips view each other. Will Jazelle and Clips remain together after the smoke clears from all of the wreckage Boo causes in their life? Though Sevyn’s loyalty is admirable, the fact that she’s loyal to the wrong people causes issues between her and Croix that threaten to ruin what they were trying to build. With Zeek and Kay Kay stopping at nothing to end her happiness, will she find her way back to Croix before it’s too late? In this finale, the lines have been drawn, and both women know which man is the right one for them, but have they figured it all out too late?

Growing up with a crackhead for a mother, Sevyn Lewis was no stranger to heartbreak and pain. Life had shown Sevyn time and time again that she could depend on no one but herself. With that realization in mind, it was easy for her to ignore the random boys from around the way. Until it wasn’t. With two of the city's shot callers both vying for her attention, Sevyn finds herself in the middle of a love triangle that she wants nothing to do with. Along for the ride, Jazelle gets tangled in a love triangle of her own when her boyfriend suddenly switches up on her and opens the door for someone else to swoop right on in during his absence. Just when she feels like she has everything in her life figured out, the tables turn, and her loyalty is tested, leaving Jazelle unsure of where she wants to be. A young love is supposed to be fresh, exciting, and shared between two, and in this story, you will quickly find out that the saying “three is a crowd” couldn’t be truer.

Being bad for a thug never lasted so good... Blaze never would have ever imagined in his twenty-six years of life, that the woman of his dreams would be dragged right into his dangerous, gangster lifestyle. The love of his life, Anika Scott is missing, and Blaze is out for blood. He won’t stop at anything until all those who have wronged him and his brothers, pay. Even if that means tearing up the streets of Atlanta to get his woman safe and sound back with him, by his side - then so be it. Revenge is the only option in Blaze’s mind to get everything back to the way it was before. He’s desperate for his trap queen to be back where she belongs. And knowing that she’s pregnant is only driving Blaze crazier and crazier by the minute. Blaze knows that Leek Carter is behind all the trouble that has happened to The Knight Nation and now knows that Jamal Coleman is his new partner. His only goal is to make them pay severely and remind them exactly why he’s not the one to mess with. On top of Anika missing, Kareem’s life hangs in a deadly balance, Marquise’s personal problems keep piling on, and unexpected appearances result in unexpected reactions. In the finale to Bad For My Thug, Blaze must conquer his enemies, battle his inner demons and stay true to his love, Anika. Will he be able to succeed in destroying those who have wronged him or will the temptations of Anika being away from him get the best of him?

A controversial new novel from critically acclaimed Essence bestseller Reginald L. Hall explores the attraction of dating a bad boy from an entirely new angle. During college, Juan Jiles fell in love with Darrell, who convinced Juan to help him rob one of Philadelphia's largest banks. During the heist, Darnell is killed, and Juan escapes with more than $175,000. After mourning the loss of his lover, Juan begins rebuilding his life and uses the money to open a popular celebrity hair salon. Then along comes Bryant Thompson, a street thug with drugs, drama, and deception in tow. Juan falls in love with the hustling, muscle-bound Bryant and soon succumbs to Bryant's addictive world. Juan's life starts to spin out of control, and he realizes that his meeting Bryant didn't happen by chance. A story of a man doomed by passion, In Love with a Thug is by turns a humorous, tragic, and hard-hitting look at the cost of destructive love and the price some pay for true happiness.

Thug Love: Why Women Are Attracted to Bad Boys is the Wikipedia of questionable relationships. Dr. Petty conducted seven years of research, using surveys, group discussions, and case studies among women and men to answer this age-old question. In doing so, he develops a profile of the Bad Boy, analyzes womens thinking behind such behavior, and provides tips, tactics, and theories to help women turn their risky behavior into responsible behavior.

An uninvited guest throws a ghetto wedding into chaos in this raw urban romance by the New York Times and Essence bestselling author. Angel, Jaz, Tasha, and Kyra are living proof that hope is more than a word. The four girlfriends are pulling themselves out of the ghetto—and trying to bring their hearts up to higher ground with them. But sometimes the past ain't in no mood to let go. . . Angel has met the brother of her dreams—after living through a nightmare with Snake. Believing that pimp is dead, Angel has moved on. She's starting her own law practice and a new life with Kaylin, a drug dealer who's stepped outta the game to run a recycling business and a hot new record label. But the past is never far from Kaylin, and when an unwanted guest crashes their wedding, all the rage and bloodlust from the hood comes bustin' out—and Angel's gonna need every prayer in heaven to make it to the altar.

Love him at his worst...was the slogan that most women went by, but what happens when the tables are turned and Cupid shoots the MAN in the heart. Powerful and Passive Malachi Morgan finds his hands full and his heart thumping erraticely for a certain someone but Jade Williams doesn't feel the same, in fact she refuses to acknowledge his presence in her life, and oh boy is it a powerful presence.Malachi Morgan is that man..the man that everyone has to love because he's so charming. But not Jade Williams, she could care less what he has and where he comes from. Jade Williams is battling demons that she can't cast no matter how hard she tries. Sunken in depression and drowned in her own misery, Jade lives a pitiful life and she has grown to accept it.Blaming her past on her future, Jade is stagnant. But, Malachi Morgan is the opposite, in fact his life is just starting. Retiring from The Underworld at the age of twenty-five is considered an accomplishment in the streets and he is prepared to live a new life but not with his baby mama.Aaliyah is considered a mistake but Malachi can never find the words to tell her that, so in attempt to raise his child better then he was he plays house. However, this doesn't last too long, somehow Malachi unpeels the layers that conceals Jade's true identity and Malachi is willing to drop it all to be with her, including his family in New York.Whenever they warm up, Jade goes cold again. Malachi can't seem to keep her feelings consistent for him and what started off as an innocent business dealing turns into a steamy yet drawn out whirlwind of a relationship.Malachi refuses to play hide and seek with Jade's heart, but she just won't compromise.In Please Catch my Soul, Jade and Malachi are in constant battle for happiness and love. Jade seeks peace more than anything and on many occasions Malachi comes to her rescue and all she asks him to do is keep her captive and save her soul.

A battle of vampires and werewolves will be decided by one woman’s desire in this supernatural romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Darcy Smith never knew about the secret she possesses within her, one powerful enough to end an entire race of demons. But now, as an unwitting pawn in an epic battle of vampires and werewolves, she’s about to discover the truth—and enter a dangerous world of ecstasy and dark passions. Consumed with lust for Darcy, the vampire leader Styx will do anything to keep her out of the lair of Salvatore Giuliani, the deadly ruler of the weres. But Salvatore is every bit as desperate to make Darcy his ultimate conquest and queen. With his kind pushed to the brink of extinction, she alone holds the key to survival. Now Darcy will have to decide which of these two men she can truly trust. Because all it takes is one bite to plunge her into a lifetime of servitude—or a lifetime of pleasure.

Trying to survive the 'hood, friends Angel, Jaz, and Kyra find themselves unable to leave the lying, cheating, vicious, drug-dealing men that they love, becoming trapped in a world of jealousy, turf wars, revenge, sex, and violence.

A “must-read” (The Washington Post) funny and practical guide to help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams. Have you ever looked around and wondered, “Why has everyone found love except me?” You’re not the only one. Great relationships don’t just appear in our lives—they’re the culmination of a series of decisions, including whom to date, how to end it with the wrong person, and when to commit to the right one. But our brains often get in the way. We make poor decisions, which thwart us on our quest to find lasting love. Drawing from years of research, behavioral scientist turned dating coach Logan Ury reveals the hidden forces that cause those mistakes. But awareness on its own doesn’t lead to results. You have to actually change your behavior. Ury shows you how. This “simple-to-use guide” (Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone) focuses on a different decision in each chapter, incorporating insights from behavioral science, original research, and real-life stories. You’ll learn: -What’s holding you back in dating (and how to break the pattern) -What really matters in a long-term partner (and what really doesn’t) -How to overcome the perils of online dating (and make the apps work for you) -How to meet more people in real life (while doing activities you love) -How to make dates fun again (so they stop feeling like job interviews) -Why “the spark” is a myth (but you’ll find love anyway) This “data-driven” (Time), step-by-step guide to relationships, complete with hands-on exercises, is designed to transform your life. How to Not Die Alone will help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams.