“Must be nice, having someone who understands that a thug has feelings too.”- Lyfe Jennings The drama, sex, twists, and turns return, picking up right where part one left off. After Menace and Renzo are ambushed by a drive-by, a shootout transpires, leaving Menace fighting for his life. While on the ambulance, Niya revealed a shocking secret: the baby she was pregnant with, is now a seven-year-old boy, Dreon Jr. If Menace pulls through, he is not only faced with the pressure of making sure he finds out who is responsible for the attempt on his life but the betrayal of Niya keeping his son from him for seven years! Niya, always seen as the good girl, isn’t as innocent as she seems, now that the cat is out the bag. The stress of everything, including the possibility of losing Menace, has left her an emotional wreck, and she doesn’t know where to turn, as her poor choices are now hanging over her head. Best friend YaYa is also on a mission to dig herself out of the trouble she’s gotten herself in. She just hopes that she will be able to secure her friendship with Niya and a love with Renzo. Renzo, who for the first time in a while, has feelings that he isn’t running away from with YaYa, but her shady ways are making it hard for him to trust her. Will they end up together after everything has been laid on the table? Enjoy the final ride with the crew as they navigate the streets of love, sex, and lies. Will everyone get their happy ending? Read and find out if the tables are turned when thugs have feelings.

When an unexpected tragedy occurs and leaves Azzure fighting for her life, her world turns upside down. She finally thought she found the man to make her forget all about Ka’san, but his insecurities make her second guess their relationship. The act of kindness that she bestowed upon her best friend Jordan, goes unappreciated even though it almost cost her, her life. Azzure is saddened by her conflict with Islam, hurt by Jordan’s betrayal, and frustrated that Ka’san can’t seem to take no for an answer. He’s dealing with his own relationship drama, and that makes him cling to Azzure even more, despite the fact that with him is no longer where she wants to be. Her rejection has Ka’san in his feelings, and he wants Islam out of the way. ASAP. The impending beef brewing between the two men not only complicates the love triangle, but it makes Azzure fearful that someone won’t make it out of the situation alive. Just when a bombshell is dropped on her, and she feels that her decision has been made for her, Azzure gets some news that further complicates the situation, leaving her more lost and confused than ever. Who will come out on top in this mind blowing finale? Italy is still struggling after finding out the secrets that her family has been hiding. Her drinking isn’t getting any better and when you add in the fact that she seems to be crushing on Bravo while he doesn’t see her like that, then you have a recipe for disaster. Rather than facing her issues head on, Italy tries to act as if they don’t exist, but her out of control drinking may cost her, her dream job along with the man of her dreams.

Quadim realizes that Castillo made a grave mistake when his people didn’t make sure Quadim was dead before getting rid of the body. Panama has a newfound vendetta against Quadim and he no longer cares about being on probation or going back to prison. His only thought is avenging what happened to his soulmate. Natalia meets a man that satisfies her desire to be loved by a thug. He’s everything that Leonard isn’t and Natalia soon learns that the grass is pretty much never greener on the other side. She wanted adventure, and she got it in Jovaughn, a handsome hustler with an abundance of money and a plethora of women. In the end, she realizes she may have bitten off more than she could chew.

Originally published as an e-book that became a controversial media phenomenon, No More Mr. Nice Guy! landed its author, a certified marriage and family therapist, on The O'Reilly Factor and the Rush Limbaugh radio show. Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the "Nice Guy Syndrome" trying too hard to please others while neglecting one's own needs, thus causing unhappiness and resentfulness. It's no wonder that unfulfilled Nice Guys lash out in frustration at their loved ones, claims Dr. Glover. He explains how they can stop seeking approval and start getting what they want in life, by presenting the information and tools to help them ensure their needs are met, to express their emotions, to have a satisfying sex life, to embrace their masculinity and form meaningful relationships with other men, and to live up to their creative potential.

Seven came along at a time when Alexis needed him most and restored her faith in men. As she waited for the façade to end and for his true colors to shine through, Seven remained the same. Alexis fell in love with him and thus began a love affair for the books, until the night she discovered that all men really are the same and Seven is no different. Infinitie is living the life of a spoiled, care-free teenager thanks to her guardian Julio. When Infinitie’s mother went to prison, he swooped in and saved the day, but all the money in the world can’t protect Infinitie from heartbreak. After she loses the love of her life, she fears that she will never be the same. Janai and Emir have a tumultuous relationship that even Janai can’t figure out. After much heartache, she finally finds the strength to leave and as the saying goes, it ain’t no fun when the rabbit got the gun. See where it all began in this prequel to the three-part series that readers loved.

Misa Wells lived a life that many women envied. After losing her first love Tek to federal prison, Misa’s hardships as a single mother didn’t last long. Alex, AKA Philly, swooped in like a true knight in shining armor. As one of the richest drug dealers in North Carolina, Philly made Misa’s every wish come true. From buying her an upscale salon to moving her into a neighborhood amongst doctors and politicians, it seemed that Misa had it all. When she gets the call that Philly was murdered, her life changes seemingly overnight. From learning of Philly’s infidelity to being visited by a ghost from her own past, Misa can’t even grieve in peace. Her best friend of twenty years, Big Tyme, steps up to the plate and is by her side, even if it means neglecting his own girlfriend. No one but him knows that he’s loved Misa for the past twenty years, and he refuses to let her get away, even if it means breaking the heart of the woman that loves him. Misa’s daughter Aaliyah lost her biological father to prison, and then she loses Philly. Aaliyah attempts to numb the pain with bad habits and poor decisions. When Philly’s godson comes to town, Menalique is like Philly reincarnated. Each time he checks Aaliyah about something she’s done, it irritates her until she realizes that he’s handsome, charming and soon to be rich after taking over Philly’s empire. But loving dope boys never worked out for her mother, and Aaliyah is terrified of losing love to the streets. Will love conquer all?

Reprint of the original, first published in 1893.

Jayda is happier than she’s ever been. The love of her life is doing big things, and she’s almost done with law school. What is supposed to be the happiest night of Jayda’s life is cut short within a matter of seconds, and her world changes forever. Jayda becomes numb. She’s just walking through life existing, and she doesn’t think she’ll ever be the same again. It’s not until she meets Azaan that she realizes that she’s still capable of feeling something. Determined to use the situation for her own gain and nothing more, Jayda soon discovers that the handsome Haitian hitta from Miami, might not be as easy to get over on as she predicted. Azaan Cezar is big on family, which is why he has no issues leaving Miami and heading to North Carolina to start a business for his younger brother. Beautiful, successful women come a dime a dozen in Miami, and a pretty face was never the thing to get Azaan riled up. Jayda is more than beautiful though. Her entire vibe is hypnotizing, and Azaan discovers that he just might not be ready for the emotionally scarred and obviously bitter Jayda.