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Check out the latest titles in Urban Fiction. These books take place in city settings, and deal with life's daily struggles and celebrations.

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All the Lies We Tell

All the Lies We Tell

by Skye, M.

Book - 2019

Secrets are revealed that change everything they thought they knew, and the family is again thrust into the public eye. A dangerous scandal threatens to u...Show more Secrets are revealed that change everything they thought they knew, and the family is again thrust into the public eye. A dangerous scandal threatens to unravel them once and for all. While Tyree and Mia are more in love than they have ever have been, Mia's past omissions could come back to ruin their happy reunion. With more danger and betrayal looming, will they be able to dig their way out of the latest fiasco, or will the newest threat prove to be their undoing? Show less

Secrets are revealed that change everything they thought they knew, and the family is again thrust into the public eye. A dangerous scandal threatens to u...Show more Secrets are revealed that change everything they thought they knew, and the family is again thrust into the public eye. A dangerous scandal threatens to unravel them once and for all. While Tyree and Mia are more in love than they have ever have been, Mia's past omissions could come back to ruin their happy reunion. With more danger and betrayal looming, will they be able to dig their way out of the latest fiasco, or will the newest threat prove to be their undoing? Show less

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Arm Candy

Arm Candy

by Littles, T. C

Book - 2018

A rising record producer undermines his career and relationship with the woman supporting him when he engages in dramatic affairs with his beautiful groupies, including one who gets pregnant to manipulate him into marriage. A rising record producer undermines his career and relationship with the woman supporting him when he engages in dramatic affairs with his beautiful groupies, including one who gets pregnant to manipulate him into marriage. Show less

A rising record producer undermines his career and relationship with the woman supporting him when he engages in dramatic affairs with his beautiful groupies, including one who gets pregnant to manipulate him into marriage. A rising record producer undermines his career and relationship with the woman supporting him when he engages in dramatic affairs with his beautiful groupies, including one who gets pregnant to manipulate him into marriage. Show less

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Art of Deceit

Art of Deceit

by Joseph, Fabiola

Book - 2018

Tangie, the hottest thing to hit the video scene, sinks her claws into Hip-Hop’s newest sensation, Tay-von “Too Fine” Miller, manipulating him and those closest to him so that she can reach her ultimate goals—money, fame and revenge. Tangie, the hottest thing to hit the video scene, sinks her claws into Hip-Hop’s newest sensation, Tay-von “Too Fine” Miller, manipulating him and those closest to him so that she can reach her ultimate goals—money, fame and revenge. Show less

Tangie, the hottest thing to hit the video scene, sinks her claws into Hip-Hop’s newest sensation, Tay-von “Too Fine” Miller, manipulating him and those closest to him so that she can reach her ultimate goals—money, fame and revenge. Tangie, the hottest thing to hit the video scene, sinks her claws into Hip-Hop’s newest sensation, Tay-von “Too Fine” Miller, manipulating him and those closest to him so that she can reach her ultimate goals—money, fame and revenge. Show less

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Baby, You're Worthy

Baby, You're Worthy

by Shantaé

Book - 2018

To love and be loved in return is a beautiful feeling. But what do you do when the object of your affection refuses to want you the same way you want them...Show more To love and be loved in return is a beautiful feeling. But what do you do when the object of your affection refuses to want you the same way you want them, because in their eyes you don’t quite measure up? Walking away may seem like the most logical and healthy route, but when it comes to that all-consuming, deep-down-in-your-soul type of love, doing so is easier said than done. Show less

To love and be loved in return is a beautiful feeling. But what do you do when the object of your affection refuses to want you the same way you want them...Show more To love and be loved in return is a beautiful feeling. But what do you do when the object of your affection refuses to want you the same way you want them, because in their eyes you don’t quite measure up? Walking away may seem like the most logical and healthy route, but when it comes to that all-consuming, deep-down-in-your-soul type of love, doing so is easier said than done. Show less

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Don't Mess With the Carter Boys

Don't Mess With the Carter Boys

by Granger, Desirée

Book - 2018

When their sister Olivia reveals an explosive secret, the Carters find their drama-prone rivalries and affairs further complicated by surprise proposals, ...Show more When their sister Olivia reveals an explosive secret, the Carters find their drama-prone rivalries and affairs further complicated by surprise proposals, unexpected pregnancies and a tension-riddled family dinner. By the best-selling author of The Return of the Carter Boys. Show less

When their sister Olivia reveals an explosive secret, the Carters find their drama-prone rivalries and affairs further complicated by surprise proposals, ...Show more When their sister Olivia reveals an explosive secret, the Carters find their drama-prone rivalries and affairs further complicated by surprise proposals, unexpected pregnancies and a tension-riddled family dinner. By the best-selling author of The Return of the Carter Boys. Show less

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Houston

Houston

by Hernandez, Treasure

Book - 2018

Life is perfect for Donna and Kim Boon when they move in with their Aunt in Houston, until her murder unearths a secret that will alter everything they’ve ever known. Life is perfect for Donna and Kim Boon when they move in with their Aunt in Houston, until her murder unearths a secret that will alter everything they’ve ever known. Show less

Life is perfect for Donna and Kim Boon when they move in with their Aunt in Houston, until her murder unearths a secret that will alter everything they’ve ever known. Life is perfect for Donna and Kim Boon when they move in with their Aunt in Houston, until her murder unearths a secret that will alter everything they’ve ever known. Show less

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A Hustler's Queen

A Hustler's Queen

by Saundra

Book - 2019

A hard-working daddy’s girl, Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about mone...Show more A hard-working daddy’s girl, Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had—and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hangin’ with savvy hood chick Keisha—and falls hard for DaVon, LA’s most powerful drug dealer. As his new lady, Precious soon gets the best of every luxurious thing—and fast learns the ropes of her lover’s lethal hustle. Suddenly DaVon is brutally gunned down, and Precious steps up to run his empire. But she’s got to stay ahead of rivals planning to ice her out, treachery from DaVon's rebellious crew . . . Show less

A hard-working daddy’s girl, Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about mone...Show more A hard-working daddy’s girl, Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had—and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hangin’ with savvy hood chick Keisha—and falls hard for DaVon, LA’s most powerful drug dealer. As his new lady, Precious soon gets the best of every luxurious thing—and fast learns the ropes of her lover’s lethal hustle. Suddenly DaVon is brutally gunned down, and Precious steps up to run his empire. But she’s got to stay ahead of rivals planning to ice her out, treachery from DaVon's rebellious crew . . . Show less

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In These Streets

In These Streets

by Ellis, Shelly

Book - 2018

After being released from the youth institute, three best friends try to maintain their relationship through diverging life choices, even though one becomes a deputy mayor and the other two run criminal enterprises. After being released from the youth institute, three best friends try to maintain their relationship through diverging life choices, even though one becomes a deputy mayor and the other two run criminal enterprises. Show less

After being released from the youth institute, three best friends try to maintain their relationship through diverging life choices, even though one becomes a deputy mayor and the other two run criminal enterprises. After being released from the youth institute, three best friends try to maintain their relationship through diverging life choices, even though one becomes a deputy mayor and the other two run criminal enterprises. Show less

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To the Death

To the Death

by Swinson, Kiki

Book - 2018

Naomi and Damien are once again on the run for their freedom, and the next town they come to, they won't be so lucky when it's time to leave. Naomi and Damien are once again on the run for their freedom, and the next town they come to, they won't be so lucky when it's time to leave. Show less

Naomi and Damien are once again on the run for their freedom, and the next town they come to, they won't be so lucky when it's time to leave. Naomi and Damien are once again on the run for their freedom, and the next town they come to, they won't be so lucky when it's time to leave. Show less

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The Perfect Love Storm

The Perfect Love Storm

by Black, Anna

Book - 2019

A playboy bachelor helps a grieving widow learn to love again, but her heart is broken once more when she learns their relationship was based on a bet in the latest novel from Anna Black. A playboy bachelor helps a grieving widow learn to love again, but her heart is broken once more when she learns their relationship was based on a bet in the latest novel from Anna Black. Show less

A playboy bachelor helps a grieving widow learn to love again, but her heart is broken once more when she learns their relationship was based on a bet in the latest novel from Anna Black. A playboy bachelor helps a grieving widow learn to love again, but her heart is broken once more when she learns their relationship was based on a bet in the latest novel from Anna Black. Show less

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A Sister's Survival

A Sister's Survival

by Rax, Cydney

Book - 2018

Leaning on Alita for support to heal and move on after a shattering revelation, youngest Reeves sister Elyse looks for ways to settle the score with Burgundy; while Coco plots revenge against the unfaithful father of her child. Leaning on Alita for support to heal and move on after a shattering revelation, youngest Reeves sister Elyse looks for ways to settle the score with Burgundy; while Coco plots revenge against the unfaithful father of her child. Show less

Leaning on Alita for support to heal and move on after a shattering revelation, youngest Reeves sister Elyse looks for ways to settle the score with Burgundy; while Coco plots revenge against the unfaithful father of her child. Leaning on Alita for support to heal and move on after a shattering revelation, youngest Reeves sister Elyse looks for ways to settle the score with Burgundy; while Coco plots revenge against the unfaithful father of her child. Show less

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Addicted to An Addict

Addicted to An Addict

by Honey

Book - 2019

In Honey's debut novel, a man must learn how to cope with his wife's heroine addiction while raising two daughters and being the mayor of Atlanta. In Honey's debut novel, a man must learn how to cope with his wife's heroine addiction while raising two daughters and being the mayor of Atlanta. Show less

In Honey's debut novel, a man must learn how to cope with his wife's heroine addiction while raising two daughters and being the mayor of Atlanta. In Honey's debut novel, a man must learn how to cope with his wife's heroine addiction while raising two daughters and being the mayor of Atlanta. Show less

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Torn by the Code

Torn by the Code

by Eureka

Book - 2018

A powerful attorney raised in the projects still feels the lure of the streets and lives a double life as a ruthless, female, underworld boss known as Dutchress who will stop at nothing to get back her most precious possession. A powerful attorney raised in the projects still feels the lure of the streets and lives a double life as a ruthless, female, underworld boss known as Dutchress who will stop at nothing to get back her most precious possession. Show less

A powerful attorney raised in the projects still feels the lure of the streets and lives a double life as a ruthless, female, underworld boss known as Dutchress who will stop at nothing to get back her most precious possession. A powerful attorney raised in the projects still feels the lure of the streets and lives a double life as a ruthless, female, underworld boss known as Dutchress who will stop at nothing to get back her most precious possession. Show less

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The Wives We Play

The Wives We Play

by Cole, Briana

Book - 2019

Kimera Davis finds comfort in dating married men. It’s easier that way. Her needs are taken care of and she doesn’t have to give more of herself than she ...Show more Kimera Davis finds comfort in dating married men. It’s easier that way. Her needs are taken care of and she doesn’t have to give more of herself than she wants to. No messy feelings involved. But when the man she’s seeing poses an unexpected question, Kimera quickly realizes that she’s not the only woman pulled in by his charm. Show less

Kimera Davis finds comfort in dating married men. It’s easier that way. Her needs are taken care of and she doesn’t have to give more of herself than she ...Show more Kimera Davis finds comfort in dating married men. It’s easier that way. Her needs are taken care of and she doesn’t have to give more of herself than she wants to. No messy feelings involved. But when the man she’s seeing poses an unexpected question, Kimera quickly realizes that she’s not the only woman pulled in by his charm. Show less

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At the CEO's Pleasure

At the CEO's Pleasure

by St. John, Yahrah

Book - 2018

He’d broken his “no office affair” policy once and lost his best assistant. Now rich businessman Ayden Stewart needs Maya Richardson back…at any price. Ta...Show more He’d broken his “no office affair” policy once and lost his best assistant. Now rich businessman Ayden Stewart needs Maya Richardson back…at any price. Taking the job, Maya tells herself the years apart have cooled their chemistry. So why are they breaking rule number one again…and again? Ayden makes her want what she can never have—real love. Will it be different this time? Show less

He’d broken his “no office affair” policy once and lost his best assistant. Now rich businessman Ayden Stewart needs Maya Richardson back…at any price. Ta...Show more He’d broken his “no office affair” policy once and lost his best assistant. Now rich businessman Ayden Stewart needs Maya Richardson back…at any price. Taking the job, Maya tells herself the years apart have cooled their chemistry. So why are they breaking rule number one again…and again? Ayden makes her want what she can never have—real love. Will it be different this time? Show less

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Carl Weber's Kingpins

Carl Weber's Kingpins

The Bronx

by Weber, Marcus

Book - 2018

Antonio Roberts and Paige Tillary are from vastly different backgrounds—him a streets-raised NBA player, and her a well-to-do politician's daughter—so when they meet and fall in love, it won’t be easy. Antonio Roberts and Paige Tillary are from vastly different backgrounds—him a streets-raised NBA player, and her a well-to-do politician's daughter—so when they meet and fall in love, it won’t be easy. Show less

Antonio Roberts and Paige Tillary are from vastly different backgrounds—him a streets-raised NBA player, and her a well-to-do politician's daughter—so when they meet and fall in love, it won’t be easy. Antonio Roberts and Paige Tillary are from vastly different backgrounds—him a streets-raised NBA player, and her a well-to-do politician's daughter—so when they meet and fall in love, it won’t be easy. Show less

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Flesh & Blood

Flesh & Blood

A Novel

by Hobbs, Allison

Book - 2018

Clean and sober, and happily married with a baby girl and stepdaughter, Malik Copeland finally getting custody of his now 13-year-old son, Phoenix, but finds their relationship challenged after Phoenix is suspected of crimes in his new neighborhood. Clean and sober, and happily married with a baby girl and stepdaughter, Malik Copeland finally getting custody of his now 13-year-old son, Phoenix, but finds their relationship challenged after Phoenix is suspected of crimes in his new neighborhood. Show less

Clean and sober, and happily married with a baby girl and stepdaughter, Malik Copeland finally getting custody of his now 13-year-old son, Phoenix, but finds their relationship challenged after Phoenix is suspected of crimes in his new neighborhood. Clean and sober, and happily married with a baby girl and stepdaughter, Malik Copeland finally getting custody of his now 13-year-old son, Phoenix, but finds their relationship challenged after Phoenix is suspected of crimes in his new neighborhood. Show less

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Mistress for Hire

Mistress for Hire

by Bryant, Niobia

eBook - 2018

Resolving to make amends after betraying a friend to advance her own celebrity career, Jessa launches a successful business catching unfaithful spouses only to discover her new husband having an affair with one of her own agents. Resolving to make amends after betraying a friend to advance her own celebrity career, Jessa launches a successful business catching unfaithful spouses only to discover her new husband having an affair with one of her own agents. Show less

Resolving to make amends after betraying a friend to advance her own celebrity career, Jessa launches a successful business catching unfaithful spouses only to discover her new husband having an affair with one of her own agents. Resolving to make amends after betraying a friend to advance her own celebrity career, Jessa launches a successful business catching unfaithful spouses only to discover her new husband having an affair with one of her own agents. Show less

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My Mama's Drama

My Mama's Drama

by Hunt, La Jill

Book - 2018

When tragedy strikes their family, and her and her mama Diane’s secret comes out, Kendra, a hardworking student who strives to achieve her dreams—and who ...Show more When tragedy strikes their family, and her and her mama Diane’s secret comes out, Kendra, a hardworking student who strives to achieve her dreams—and who refuses to follow in Diane’s manipulative footsteps—finds her plans threatened by her mama’s drama. Show less

When tragedy strikes their family, and her and her mama Diane’s secret comes out, Kendra, a hardworking student who strives to achieve her dreams—and who ...Show more When tragedy strikes their family, and her and her mama Diane’s secret comes out, Kendra, a hardworking student who strives to achieve her dreams—and who refuses to follow in Diane’s manipulative footsteps—finds her plans threatened by her mama’s drama. Show less

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Scar

Scar

by Margo

Book - 2018

Traumatized by both physical wounds and the loss of her parents, Tineya is a broken soul seeking acceptance from others, but when she meets Marsell, a slick-talking, self-centered hustler, she learns how to find her inner strength. Traumatized by both physical wounds and the loss of her parents, Tineya is a broken soul seeking acceptance from others, but when she meets Marsell, a slick-talking, self-centered hustler, she learns how to find her inner strength. Show less

Traumatized by both physical wounds and the loss of her parents, Tineya is a broken soul seeking acceptance from others, but when she meets Marsell, a slick-talking, self-centered hustler, she learns how to find her inner strength. Traumatized by both physical wounds and the loss of her parents, Tineya is a broken soul seeking acceptance from others, but when she meets Marsell, a slick-talking, self-centered hustler, she learns how to find her inner strength. Show less

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Scheming for Love

Scheming for Love

by Karrington, Blake

Book - 2018

What happens when the woman is the hustler and breadwinner for the family and she falls in love with her side dude? Gloria Parker is the proud mother of...Show more What happens when the woman is the hustler and breadwinner for the family and she falls in love with her side dude? Gloria Parker is the proud mother of two and the wife of a hardworking man. Although her job is a dangerous one, she would never do anything to risk losing her family—until she falls for a man named Raymond Jackson. She was supposed to kill him, but now that she can’t resist him, all that she holds dear will be placed in jeopardy. Show less

What happens when the woman is the hustler and breadwinner for the family and she falls in love with her side dude? Gloria Parker is the proud mother of...Show more What happens when the woman is the hustler and breadwinner for the family and she falls in love with her side dude? Gloria Parker is the proud mother of two and the wife of a hardworking man. Although her job is a dangerous one, she would never do anything to risk losing her family—until she falls for a man named Raymond Jackson. She was supposed to kill him, but now that she can’t resist him, all that she holds dear will be placed in jeopardy. Show less

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Street Rap

Street Rap

by Sinclair, Shaun

Book - 2018

For Reece and Qwess, being rap superstars was the dream, but in real life nothing moved without the money. So they formed the Crescent Crew, an outfit of ...Show more For Reece and Qwess, being rap superstars was the dream, but in real life nothing moved without the money. So they formed the Crescent Crew, an outfit of young, ruthless hustlers that locked the Southern drug trade in a stranglehold. They’re at the height of their power when Qwess is offered a record deal from a major label. He accepts and makes plans for his whole crew to go legit, but Reece enjoys his position as king of the streets and has no desire to relinquish his crown. As a rift in the crew grows, Qwess is busy gliding up the charts and Reece expands Crescent Crew’s powerful reach into new territory. Then tragedy strikes close to home and Qwess is pulled back into the streets he desperately fought to escape. Will he fall victim to the trap, or will he become a superstar of rap? Show less

For Reece and Qwess, being rap superstars was the dream, but in real life nothing moved without the money. So they formed the Crescent Crew, an outfit of ...Show more For Reece and Qwess, being rap superstars was the dream, but in real life nothing moved without the money. So they formed the Crescent Crew, an outfit of young, ruthless hustlers that locked the Southern drug trade in a stranglehold. They’re at the height of their power when Qwess is offered a record deal from a major label. He accepts and makes plans for his whole crew to go legit, but Reece enjoys his position as king of the streets and has no desire to relinquish his crown. As a rift in the crew grows, Qwess is busy gliding up the charts and Reece expands Crescent Crew’s powerful reach into new territory. Then tragedy strikes close to home and Qwess is pulled back into the streets he desperately fought to escape. Will he fall victim to the trap, or will he become a superstar of rap? Show less

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The System Has Failed

The System Has Failed

by Moore, Michel

Book - 2018

Disabled Terrell hopes to rise up from the poverty and pain of his past but he is kept down by his criminal ways and his scheming mother, Simone. Disabled Terrell hopes to rise up from the poverty and pain of his past but he is kept down by his criminal ways and his scheming mother, Simone. Show less

Disabled Terrell hopes to rise up from the poverty and pain of his past but he is kept down by his criminal ways and his scheming mother, Simone. Disabled Terrell hopes to rise up from the poverty and pain of his past but he is kept down by his criminal ways and his scheming mother, Simone. Show less

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