Bøger af Empress Simone

Meet Yasir Patterson. He is an attractive black business owner. He along with his wife Taquia run a tight ship not only regarding their businesses but their home life as well. At least that is what Taquia thought until Krista Coche steps on the scene. It's like living out a real-life Fatal Attraction. Find out who wins and who fails in this Interracial Urban Drama.

Being the wife of a hustler is all Sky Cunningham has ever known. The love he bestowed upon her was more than welcomed. It basically saved her life and taught her to have high self-esteem. However, due to certain circumstances she is now on her own. She faces the scorn and contempt of his old partners as they try and hold her accountable for his mistakes. In order to eat and keep her new found rivals off her tail, she has become her own boss of a crew consisting of three other females. She struggles with trusting their loyalty to her and the daunting question of who to keep in her circle of team members? Will Sky keep her crew together as it stands or will she allow new team members to take the place of the old? What will Sky decide? Tag along as she decides who joins her winner's circle.

Neffeteria Upchurch's encounter with Dotson Cummins proves to be her greatest challenge yet. Dotson isn't your average all-American who comes from 'long money'. He's a hip, down to earth, try anything once type of guy which includes a bit of S&M. Everything seems smooth between the two until Neffeteria's chance meeting with Dotson's father, Ireland Cummins and brother Jeremy. Secrets are divulged leaving Dotson and Neffeteria's relationship in a lurch. Will their newly formed bond stand such devastation or will their tie be broken forever? The older Cummins seems to have the answer even if that means his son doesn't end up with the love of his life. So what road will Dotson and Neffeteria choose, Love or Money?

What happens when someone you love is in trouble? Do you endanger yourself to help lift their burdens? Or do you remain neutral in hopes that the trouble fades away? These were questions Sky Cunningham was faced with when approached by Arien Carson. What was her decision? Did she risk losing everything to save and avenge her loved one from the demons out to get them? Read along to find out what became of Sky and Arien and those close to them and those whom they loved dearly.

In the first two installments of Geena: A Bronx Chick's Story, we were introduced to Geena Samuels. A single mother hustling to make ends meet at home along with an expensive shopping habit. We journeyed with her through emotional relationships with both her lovers and close friends. All of whom betrayed her. As a result, she had to resort to violence in order to save herself and family. In this third installment of Geena: A Bronx Chick's Story 3, Geena finds herself in jail with an unlikely buddy. The Brutal Prosecutor and her ex-lover, Undercover Detective Malachi Graves, try and snatch Geena's Freedom away for a very long time. As events unfold in this Climactic third and final installment, we meet new characters as Geena battle with old ones which include taking their lives. Hold on for a wild ride of unexpected plot twists and turns to find out how Geena defeats Willie. P. Harris, Albie and Malachi, her three biggest nemesis' to date.

Coffee Hart wasn't born into the American Dream, two loving parents, a large house with white picket fences. Coffee worked hard while constantly labeled the weird black girl. So, what if Coffee liked gourmet teas instead of Starbucks coffee, balancing her chakras and listening to meditative music or jazz instead of Hip-hop? Coffee's still a black woman navigating her way through the 'Good ole Boy' system. So who is trying to harm her? Find out in this story's exciting turn of events.

"When one is in love, a cliff becomes a meadow" - Ancient African ProverbHurt by love, Empress, "Zorah Franklin," lives life on the conservative and celibate side. She is a single mother of one, an educator, and a woman who loves her community. Not quite ready to love, pro-black activist Redd, "Xyshaun Smith," an entrepreneur and educator, falls in love with Empress's essence. She is everything he wants in a woman, and he is ready to step up to the plate to make her trust in Black love again. All Empress asks is his intentions are pure, and that dose of black love Redd wants to feed her doesn't involve the struggle of the infamous ride or die chick willing to put up with womanizing and being a man's accomplice to prove she loves her man. Of course, no relationship is perfect. Empress and Redd's love is tested. Will it withstand the hurdles this couple must face to live happily ever after?

Meet Geena Samuels, a single mother raising two sons in one of New York City's toughest boroughs. This Bronx Story is nothing like you've ever witnessed before. Geena encounters violence and betrayal from those who claim to love her most. She is on a roller coaster ride of a struggle to make ends meet and find true love with emotions raging between love and anger that sometimes lead to war. One such war is the battle between her and best friend Abby who has her hood winked while they are in search of the fast money lifestyle. Abby is wild, reckless and jealous of Geena. Unbeknownst to Geena, Abby is committed to destroying her, the one true person who trusts her. During it all the one saving grace seem to be Geena's sponsor who helps with the bills and Geena's expensive shopping habits. However his real intentions are covered by the financial security he provides. Will Geena survive the game, or the web of deceit her best friend Abby or Sponsor have woven, or will naivety and greediness be the cause of her demise?

Enter the world of Karrington 'La-Gata' Miller, abandoned at birth, adopted by loving parents without warning, tragically taken from her. Karrington is abused by those sworn to protect her, and she faces life alone until she meets Felix. He betrays her trust, forcing Karrington to navigate life's tribulations alone until she meets her two cohorts, Britta and Capone. Karrington and the crew are making significant moves searching for a come-up that takes them from rags to riches. Nothing is off-limits to the trio, including bank fraud and murder but will tests within their circle lead to loyalty or betrayal?

New York City's tough girl and Bronx native Geena Samuels is back with even more drama. She has left the drug game alone. Geena is refocused on getting herself back on track and healthy while taking care of her children and man. However, her one time allies have now become her enemies. Geena embarks on a deadly cat and mouse game in order to come out victorious. Get ready because the bait has already been left in the trap. Who will bite first? To find out Geena must encounter new friends and family members just as strong as her. She also must find the strength and wit to triumph over new foes. As new threats arise you will anxiously anticipate the outcome, all the while asking yourself, will her family be harmed in the interim? Will Malachi make her an honest woman? Will Albie retaliate for his twin sister's death? What ever happened with Joseph? All will be answered in this sequel. Trust me you don't want to miss the new turn of events in this Bronx Saga.

The Cherry Spot is a spinoff of the hit novel 'New York City's Finest: A Street Lit Novella' written by Empress Simone, but can be read as a standalone novel. The Cherry Spot dives into the lives of dancers, Apache, Tropics, and Tamara along with madam Ja'kiera and her stable Erika, Paisley, and Serena. We witness first hand the battles they won as well as those they lost. Throw in a demented serial killer and you have the perfect recipe for disaster. Who lives and who dies all depends on how hard they fight to survive. Read the pages of this full-length novel to find out the outcome of their tribulation and trials.

One man, two sisters, one murder scene, and many secrets. Will they be divulged or will everyone involved be able to live life as they dreamed?

Follow Dontrelle, aka 'Trelle' as he goes through everyday life in Brooklyn, one of New York City's toughest boroughs. He is highly regarded as a hustler and man of his word with a short temper and low tolerance for bullshit. So, imagine Trelle's surprise to find out he was taken advantage of. Now the race is on to find out what happened to his 54 kilos, which was enough to help him retire from the street life and settle down with the lady he loved. Now with his retirement on hold, he must mow the lawn to see the real snakes hiding in his grass. Will he be victorious, or will he succumb and be the next victim of the dangerous drug game? Turn the pages to find out the answer!

Needing His Love: Burning Embers is an Urban Novel with an exciting twist of events. This standalone chronicles recently released from incarceration and out on Parole, Ember Montgomery. She must work hard to rebuild her life. Ember is also newly engaged to a wonderful man named Jacob Clay borne. He is understanding, compassionate and most of all willing to help her cope on a daily basis living with Mental Illness. An unexpected turn of event forces Ember to confront a past she thought was left behind. Ember must also face the family members, out to draw blood, of the man she once loved and almost murdered. A whirlwind and turbulent love affair arises out of this situation with Parole Officer Christos. It causes her and fiancé Jacob's relationship to spiral downhill. Will Ember and Jacob's love withstand the detrimental blow it has been dealt or will Ember's past cause her to lose it all, along with her sanity which is hanging on by a thread?