Bøger af Joi Miner

Erickah Garner was settling into her new life... well, afterlife, and loving it. She had her mother, step-vamp-father, and homegirl Demi helping her navigate her new existence as the dope, powerful woman she always dreamed she could be. And frankly, she was loving the Black Girl Magic of it all. Damaged from her past relationship, she planned to drain men dry and move around to the next. What she didn't expect was a man, a Hu-Man, at that, coming along and stealing her heart. As she struggles with the trials of a human-vampire romance, she has to decide whether or not to make Dev hers forever... or what's for dinner. Devin "Dev" Deville was a hustla with only one thing on his mind... flooding the airwaves and the streets with his fye beats. Meeting Erickah was unexpected, but he knew the moment he laid eyes on her that she was something special. He just had no idea how special. He'd seen some things in his life, so not much got him shook. But seeing the woman he deemed his future wife sucking souls out had him on stuck. You only get one chance at true love at first sight... and Dev just might like Erickah's bite. Find out if these two can get past their differences and find the love we all wish for... in The Turning Point: Seduced By A Vampire 2.

All truths aren't good truths, and some lies are told to save you from yourself.Erickah Garner had been thrown into a whirlwind that she didn't see coming. She'd found her mother, who she thought was dead, and technically she was. Undead, that is. As if that wasn't enough, she'd lost her fiancé to her so-called best friend, gotten a cancer diagnosis, and found herself in a situation that she would be stuck figuring out for the next eternity. But somehow, she managed to find love, and herself, in the process.In her search, though, she discovered branches of her family tree that she didn't know about, kicked off a war that had been going on longer than she'd been alive, and had to decide which side of the afterlife she wanted to stand on-the one that was honest with her or the one that had been keeping secrets that put her in the position she's in. When love and life were put on the line, Erickah had to make choices that would not just affect her, but the one she was beginning to love as well.When given the truth and the right to choose, who will seduce this powerful new vampire to tip the scales in their favor? And who will lose-forever?

Feelins are fatal...Love is complicated for the living, so imagine trying to navigate love being undead. Noxie "Snatcha" Graves had given up on love after feeling betrayed by the two women she'd opened up to. Her hip hop career was now on the rise, promising exposure to the "living world" with her twin brother Maniac. But, being the heir to the Zombie throne may make her having to choose between her dreams and her heritage. Maniac "Mani" Graves ain't the type to fall for anyone. He had no time for anything other than booths, beats, and bars. But a woman caught his eye, and he finds himself questioning whether she may be worth giving it all up to pursue her instead of his passions. MyKisha Moore is stuck in a love triangle that just became a square, but she only has eyes for one- Noxie. But one bad decision may have caused her to lose any chance of having the woman she fallen for. Finding herself in the middle of a chess game between the Zomb tribes, she might just lose her love, and her life, behind it. Amber Love is a lesbian falling for a man. After being used and mistreated by her last ex, she finds herself in the arms and in the feels about Mani. Knowing that it's not her true nature to be attracted to the opposite sex, she struggles with her identity, and the life that she never knew she wanted for herself until he came along. Naimah "Shyne" Venom wanted it all- the women, the fame, and the crown. When she and Snatcha end up at odds, she partners with the one Zomb she hated more than anything. But, when she finds out that betrayal is a double-edged sword, and she loses more than she sought to gain, she may have to humble herself and make a new alliance to avoid the brewing apocalypse. Lies, secrets, deceit, and games may prove to be the end of the world as we know it- or the end of the existence of the Undead. Find out what happens in Turnt Owt Trois: A Zombie Snatched My Soul.

***Re-Release***They say never mix business and pleasure...Charlotte "Char" Cooper was in love. She had crossed the line, dealing with a coworker, and to her embarrassment, his indiscretions came front and center at the annual company Christmas party, almost ruining both of their careers. Choosing to fight fire with fire, she finds herself catching the attention of the one man who can give her the world or snatch the rug from up under her... and it seems like he plans to do both.Joseph "J-Rock" Henry has made a name for himself in the legal world as one of the best attorneys in the city of Birmingham. He has almost everything that he could ever dream of. They say it's lonely at the top, and he believes that he will never meet anyone who just wants him for him, until he meets Charlotte. With her in his sights, there is only one other thing that he wants, and it may cost him everything, and Charlotte, to get it.Joseph's secret life starts to leak into his day-to-day, and there is no way to avoid it. With the holidays approaching, his one wish seems to have been granted, but his secrets could ruin it all. Time is winding down, and exposure is on the horizon. When Char is forced to meet J-Rock, will the alter ego turn her off? Or will she surprise him and show that she's a true ridah, 'cause All She Wants Is A Real Hitta Love?

Back in the days when things were cool...Joseph "Joe Doe" Henry was a young man on the right path with big dreams. He was raised to always get his own, and that hard work always paid off. But when he meets Ramona, a girl that he wants to give the world, he knows that his little side hustle won't be enough to afford her the life he feels she deserves. With his friends Beast, Ratchet, and Twin sharing his mentality, one fateful night set them up for a successful life. But with success comes envy and drama. Joe Doe soon finds out who really has his back, and who can't be trusted. Hopefully, he doesn't lose himself, or Ramona in the process.Ramona "Mo" Lindsey was young, and had the mindset of a queen. She and her friends, Shirley, Nina, Beauty, and Beauty's annoying tagalong little sister, Peaches, they had their heads in the books, planning to leave Birmingham in their dust when they got out of school. When she caught the eyes of a king, she realized that she could have the happily ever after that most little girls only dreamed of. But when a dear friend wouldn't let her win and tried to come in between her and the man of her dreams, she had to choose between a friend and her potential forever. The friends had to choose sides, because of envy and backstabbing. Can they come back together without it costing them everything they'd known all their lives: each other?All urban legends start somewhere. There's nothing like a real love story to show us that black love and unity exist. J-Rock and Char, Blaze, Ice, and Kawan came from a rare breed of thinkers that turned them into the hittas that took down the Triad. Find out where it all began in He Gave Me His Heart, I Made Him A Legend!

I loved you... until... A disastrous wedding left two families in turmoil. When the bride and groom-to-be both go missing after the catastrophe that was their nuptials, the families have to come together to find them. Lafyette "Fee" Wallace fled her wedding after her sister's jealousy caused her to come crashing down from Cloud 9. Comatose and unaware of the trouble brewing back home, she may end up losing her life before she even truly gets to live. Jévon McCoy made one mistake on a drunken night that cost him the love of his life and future wife. He was now being forced to pay for his wrongdoing in a way that no one saw coming. Willing to do anything to get Fee back, he may end up selling his soul to the devil to be reunited with the woman he wanted to give forever to. The Wallaces and McCoys find themselves having to unite to save their children from a force that they thought was gone forever. In the midst of their journey, they find that they are connected in more ways than they could ever have imagined.

Imani Jones believed a man was meant to be nurtured into his true self. She often made the common mistake many women made of taking some dirt, adding blood, sweat and tears to turn it to clay, molding it, fashioning it, polishing it up and putting it in the window for display. Then, they went out and found a more refined piece of pottery to match the beauty she had bestowed in them. It was a Catch-22 and she had come to the conclusion that she was meant to be alone... A woman of affairs.Affairs that left a new scent lingering on her skin each night. Until Vincent Garvey entered the picture. A tall, dark, sexy man who demanded her attention almost immediately. He saw her as his rib, the completion of himself and shows her another side of love. The tender, loving and caring side she thought she would never embrace again.Will Imani get past her love, lust, and trust issues and allow herself to receive the love the Vincent would like to mold her with and restore all that she has given away? Or will Vincent prove to be just another man who is playing games with her heart?

**Re-Release**The thirst is real...Sharing is caring, so Qadira didn't understand why her sister Phoenix had such a problem when she wanted to share her man. He was everything. Handsome, with charisma, and savage. The ideal being to rule the Kingdom of Ọlọrun by her side. She was willing to do anything to get his attention, and that could cause problems within her family, and the Kingdom. Napoleon loved Qadira from the first moment that he laid eyes on her, and felt the need to protect her. He didn't see her as the vicious, spoiled, selfish Goddess-in-Training (GIT) that her reputation pegged her as. But when he found out that his best friend, Charm, had her attention, he stepped back, out of respect. But when the opportunity presented itself, he leapt at the opportunity to show her that he was the man for her. Even if only in her dreams. Sometimes, the love we want isn't the love we need. While Qadira has her eyes on Charm, Napoleon is the one who can truly care for her heart. But will Qadira see that he's her real Prince Charming? Or will her reckless, thirsty actions cost her true love, and destroy her family.

***Re-Release******Standalone***I want you all to myself I swear...Keldric "Ice" Hemmings wasn't looking for love. In the right places, the wrong places, at all. Even with his mother breathing down his neck begging for grandbabies, he wasn't in a rush to settle down. And, until he found a woman like his mother, he was just having fun with the thots, and focused on getting money. That is, until he meets Blaze, a thick, brainy chick, who has her head on straight, and has his mom's seal of approval.Blaze Cooper was green to the real world. A nerd who'd always kept her nose in the books, she knew men were nothing but a distraction. Even still, she found herself caught up with Keylo, a flashy dope boy who wouldn't take no for an answer. Keylo who wined and dined Blaze, determined to show her that all dope boys weren't bad. But, just like the drama she read in the urban fiction novels she was addicted to, her life was soon filled with unnecessary drama because of the man she loved.Keenan "Keylo" Oscar was a dope boy on the come-up. Coming from nothing, he let the money and street fame go to his head. When he met Blaze, he knew he wasn't ready to be a one-woman man, but wanted her on his team for when he was. Once he was sure he had her, he went back to the lifestyle he loved, knowing she wasn't going anywhere. Or, so he thought.Shanee Brown was a sucker for love. Her sweet tooth for dope boys always seemed to leave her heartbroken and alone. She was street smart and loyal, and felt like she was the perfect choice to be beside a man on his come-up. She thought she'd found it in Keylo, until he screwed her over and left her heartbroken and behind bars. His Plug, Ice, seemed to be her knight in shining armor, saving her from jailtime. But, nothing that she did seemed to change Ice's claim to want to remain single. He was it for her, but she was just something to do to pass the time for him. She was willing to stop at nothing to prove to him that she was the woman for him. Including getting his new lil' boo thang Blaze out of the way... permanently if need be.When Blaze and Ice start to hit it off, Keylo's pride is bruised and he bites the hand that feeds him. Gunning for Ice for taking his woman, Keylo decides if he can't have her, no one can. Even if that means taking her life. Shanee finally has enough of being second pick, and may find herself sleeping with the enemy in order to get her man. But is she ready to go to war with Ice over his precious Blaze? And can she trust Keylo not to leave her out there by herself when things start to heat up?Ice has to decide if Blaze is really "the one" and worth a war in the streets, but when the decision is made for him, he has to bring out his inner-Beast, and hopes she proves to be loyal and stands by his side when it's time to defend the throne he wants to share with her. Blaze finds herself snatched from her safe, boring life, and flung into a real urban love story. Stuck in the middle of two love triangles, the drama could lead to bloodshed, possibly her own.

Sing me a song of love...Naeco "Nay" Starrfish is the ruler of the Lower Crest of Whispering Waves. He is proud of his heritage and can't wait to step up and fill the huge shoes of his father. But when he finds out that everything, and everyone, isn't who and what they seem to be, he may lose himself in the process.Typhoon Hydra is the heir to the Upper Crests of Whispering Waves. He has big ideas for change in his kingdom and wants to be completely different from his father. He has never known love and hopes that he will find it, so that he didn't suffer the same fate as his parents-his father always waking up in another Maid's bed, and his mother constantly embarrassed by his actions.Nautia "Tia" Seastar is a siren with the talent to make it big! She's been training for a long time, getting ready for the big showcase that would make her famous and take her and her mama out of the projects. But when she gets the chance of a lifetime, she finds out that fame isn't all that it seems. And that the ones that she thought were on her side all had their own agendas-at the expense of her talent.Rainey Oceanus believes that her Familiar, Tia, is on her way to big things. And she does everything that she can to support her, knowing that she'll be right beside her at the top... enjoying the glitz and the glamour that she was made for. But when her true nature and secrets come out, she may never get to filter her little taste of fame through her gills.Behind every great Merman is an even greater Mermaid, and Nay and Ty find themselves enchanted with a siren whose soul brings out the Sea Lord in them. But their bond may be broken when the tragedies that they face, and the desire for real love, bring out the differences in them.Will Naeco be able to break generational curses, or follow the current of the blood that courses through his vein? When tragedy hits, does Typhoon find out that change can bring about more bad than good?

You can't spell challenge without change.Joseph "J-Rock" Henry is torn between his life's focus, the most important trial of his career, and the woman who has proven to be his soulmate. But loyalty goes a long way with him, and he feels like she has shown, beyond the shadow of a doubt, where her loyalty is. Still, he can't shake the feelings he has for her; to the point where it costs him his focus. With too much going on to deal with feelings, and too much at stake, he has to leave Char to fend for herself and focus on those he knows are on the right side.Charlotte "Char" Cooper may have made the biggest mistake of her life. She chose family over love but may soon learn that sometimes blood isn't a strong enough bond. Snatched into a whirlwind romance that has caused her to catch real feelings, she may now have to make the ultimate sacrifice for the man that she's fallen in love with. Even if it means that they may never be together. Life has given her some hard lessons, but the hardest yet, may come in death.J-Rock is fighting the clock, The Triad, and his heart. And the pressure is weighing on him. There's no way to win all three, but which one will he choose to sacrifice in order to come out on top? Char may have finally made the right decision, but it may be too late. What will she have to lose in order to secure A Real Hitta's Love, and is she willing to do it, even if what she loses is herself? Find out in the Finale of All I Want is a Real Hitta's Love!

***Full Standalone******Re-Release***Shatika "Empress" Tibideaux was living a Bawss' life. Trained by her big brother, Birmingham, AL's notorious Deondre "Show" Burns, she and her husband, Jayontae "Tae" Tibideaux, had built and empire that would set their great-great-grandkids straight. But her world starts to fall apart when the Feds kick in her door and she takes the charge for her man, like a true ridah would. She soon finds that loyalty doesn't go both ways, when Tae leaves her to do her bid on her own. When Empress finally tastes freedom again, she discovers that Tae's betrayal goes way deeper than abandoning her when she was on lockdown.Jayontae "Tae" Tibideaux was an opportunist who couldn't pass up the chance of a lifetime. When Show took him under his wing as a teen after his family was displaced in Birmingham by Hurricane Katrina, he knew he'd found the ultimate come-up. Seeing that Show's sister, Empress, was his pride and joy, Tae made it his business to make her his, and ensure that he'd always have a place in the business. Blinded by greed and power, Tae betrays Empress and Show, planning to take them out to become the new King of the Ham.Carangelo "Scar" de la Cruz, was the heir to the de la Cruz Cartel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. But his father Carmel's bad judgment forces him to leave his home when his father goes on the run. Carmel entrusts Scar to Show, his number one plug, until things calm down in the DR. On Scar's first night in the Ham, he sees and falls in love with the little fireball of a woman who comes to visit. But soon learns she is Show's sister, and off limits. From the moment he saw Empress, he knew she was the woman made to sit beside him on the throne. After Tae's betrayal, Empress isn't looking for love, and turns Scar's advances down repeatedly, refusing to be hurt again.When Tae comes for them, guns blazing, Empress, Show, and Scar have to join forces to keep their empire intact and stay alive. But his partnership with the rival Cartel in the Dominican Republic may make him too powerful for them.Can Scar show Empress that true loyalty and love do exist by putting his life on the line for her? Will Show maintain his place as the Bama Plug, or will he be taken out by the very man whose life he saved? When forced to choose, will Empress stay true to her vows and ride with her husband, 'til death do they part? Or, will the handsome stranger who has been begging to show her what real love is win her over, and they blaze together against the man who's trying to take what's rightfully theirs?This standalone will have you hanging on for the ride, dodging bullets, and not knowing who to trust. Find out who ends up on top and by Empress' side in A Bawss' Love Story.

*** Full Standalone******Re-release***I put my feelings on safety. So I don't go shootin' where your heart be...Sa'Mia "Mia" King was the princess of her father's empire. She ain't have to do nothin' but chill and spend her daddy's money. She was the apple of his eye, and all he wanted was for her to get an education and stay as far away from the dope game as possible. But you can't be raised by a kingpin and have a sweet tooth for the streets. She watched her daddy's every move and even his back. But when she found herself meetin' the man she was gonna marry, she lost focus. And that mistake cost her more than she was prepared to lose. Arkino "Maine" Shane was a young Dallas nigga tryna make ends meet and some quick cash so that he could get outta the hood. But the money was too tempting, and even more tempting was his best friend, Kong's sister, Sa'Mia. She caught his eye from the jump and made him rewrite his future plans to include her. But when the time came to pick sides, and either be loyal to Kong or Mia, he chose the one that would save Mia's life. Kellen "Kong" King was that nigga and the next in line to be the man in Dallas. He was a hotheaded fast talker that did what the hell he wanted. His dad, King, was getting tired of rescuing his son, and decided to teach him a lesson... Nothing is guaranteed. The King family, feared and revered in Dallas, found themselves on opposite sides and at odds when the tie that binds was no longer around. Maine found himself in the middle of a sibling rivalry that would have him in a tug of war between his heart and his homie. It would be hard to choose sides, but soon, he may have to.

There's no place in politics for love... and no place for love in war...Kai, the Water Prince, found himself having to give up his hopes of choosing the woman that his heart desired and marrying for the sake of peace. As the day drew near when he would be forced to choose a queen to rule the entire Realm by his side, the tension weighed heavily on him. He had three choices, all queens and with amazing potential in their own right, but that didn't put Kai's mind at ease that his right to his heart's desires were being compromised for the greater good.Shanira, the Fire Princess, was hotheaded and entitled, certain beyond the shadow of a doubt that she was the best suitor for the new king. The pairing of their kingdoms' resources the only logical choice, she would stop at nothing to ensure that she was the one who was given the throne that she felt only she deserved.Lurra, the Land Princess, had no interest in ruling the realm. Her love for another distracted her from what was happening in front of her nose. When she is forced to see that love had her judgment flawed, she quickly tapped into the royalty she was meant to be and devoted herself to her kingdom and its people. But it may have happened too late.Makani, the Wind Princess, was light-hearted and fun-loving, and the idea of having the responsibility of the entire realm wasn't the least bit appealing to her. Add the fact that Kai, her potential suitor, was her twin brother Kari's best friend, and that made her even less interested. Going through life unbothered, she was struck with a love that couldn't be denied. A love that was bound to change her whole life.In the Elemental Realm, to prevent the dangers of another Realm War, the rulers of the Wind, Land, Fire, and Water Kingdoms all came together on the terms of a treaty. Using their children as bargaining chips, may have done more damage than good. When egos come into play, everyone and everything, in the Elemental Realm and on Earth, may be at stake.

The Sins of The Father...Love in The Deep is tumultuous! And when you're trying to find yourself, while others want you as theirs, it can be the breeding ground for drama.Familiars become mortal enemies, as Typhoon Hydra and Naeco Starfish find themselves at odds- the love of one Maid being the root cause.Faith is shaken, and Nautia struggles with pursuing her dreams and what it may cost her to chase the current of her passion.Loss is certain as Rainey Oceanus dives into The Trenches and partners with the one who promises her everything- wealth, fame, and rule of the Whispering Waves.Young love and lust cause discord and disruption, where compromises must be made, bonds may be broken, and lives may be lost. Ride the current with us as these four fins find themselves battling with loyalty, love, and their place in The Waves.

Can you have a soul mate without a soul?After getting a fresh start, Noxie choose to focus on herself and her dreams. But MyKisha could change all that. After one night, the table turn, and she finds herself in an unwanted threesome. A threesome that could not only cause her more heartache, but potentially lead to a war.MyKisha just wants to be loved and appreciated, and she found that in Noxie. But her ex refuses to let go, and after lies are told, she may just be stuck in a situation that could make her miss out on her one chance at love.Shyne wants the power, and knows that MyKisha is the ticket to making that happen for her. But after her secrets are revealed, can she keep the woman who she once knew only had eyes for her? Or could she lose more than she planned, playing the game?Maniac is running damage control and loving the new direction his and his sister Noxie's, lives have taken. But when a woman catches his eye, could he lose focus and chaos happen in the interim?Find out what happens when family secrets and lies are brought to the light. Everyone has their own agenda, and drama is in full bloom. When it bleeds over into the Zomb tribes, things are sure to come to a head, breaking hearts, and possibly much more.

Lafyette Wallace is the true definition of a romantic. She dreamed of the day that her Prince Charming would come sweep her off her feet. And one day, he does. The man that she'd dreamed about all her life walks into her life, and a whirlwind romance turns into a proposal. Floating on a cloud, she doesn't realize that everything that glitters isn't gold. And the silver lining of the cloud is a river of tears. Jévon McCoy is a man with money and power. That means that he can have any woman that he wants. And he does. All of them. But playing the field has gotten old, and he is ready to settle down. Especially when he finds out that he won't be able to have access to his trust without a wife. Lafyette seems like the perfect woman for him, and he decides to make her his-forever. But old habits die hard, and it's not long before he falls back into his old ways. Will being with Jévon show Lafyette that dreams aren't real, but nightmares are? Or will karma come in and save her from Jévon-and herself?

Eric "Pharaoh" Wright is an up-and-coming producer and hip hop artist in the City of Birmingham. As his star begins to rise, he finds it harder and harder to find love. Groupies are good for one thing, and the women that he takes interest in can't deal with his schedule. Accepting his fate of being alone, he throws himself into his dream.Until he meets Gold Harris, a dope chick with a heart that matches her name. They hit it off instantly. Her not being impressed by his fame makes her that much more appealing. She accepts him as is and doesn't trip when he's not available because she's busy pursuing her own career.The closer they get, the more hopeful Pharaoh gets that they may have a real chance at forever. He may have found "the one." But old habits die hard and the spotlight can blind you from what truly matters. Will Pharaoh get caught up in his fame and lose his one true chance at love?

***Standalone******Re-release***When dealin' with men with illegal dealings, it takes a true ridah to hold their savage down.After all the drama, making Birmingham hot, Elijah "Eli" Barns was more than ready to get the hell out of dodge. Right on time, his cousin Trouble called from Dallas, and said they were looking for someone with his specialty, artillery. Without a second thought, Eli packed up his fiancé Anita and her daughter, and was on the first thing smoking to Texas.Anita Bridges was a Bham chick through and through. She wasn't feelin' the move to Dallas, but there was no way she was letting a good man like Eli go. Hotheaded and outspoken, her mouth was known to get her in trouble at home, and Dallas was gonna be no different. It didn't help that his psycho ex-girlfriend, Nanah, was in her inbox harassing her, claiming that she was coming for her man. Anita was ready to prove she wasn't letting anyone come between their happiness. Not no Nahnah, Nay-Nay, Nu-Nu. None of 'em.Natalia "Nanah" Rogers hadn't planned to run back into the love of her life, Eli, when she was snitchin' for her come-up. But, when she saw him, all the feelings came rushing back. Being run outta Bham by Eli's people, she and her new bestie-bae, Cashmere, headed wayyyy up north, to NYC. But, even with the miles between them, and a new man, Doe, in her life, she couldn't get Eli off her mind. He was pretending to be happy with that loud-mouthed chick he had on his arm, but she knew no one could make him feel like she did. She'd killed before to have Eli all to herself, and was willing to do it again to regain her place by his side.Cashmere Killingsworth was an ex-stripper, who'd always had the worst luck in love. Leaving Alabama in her rearview, she decided to focus on herself, for once. Since she was a little girl, all she wanted to be was a famous actress, so NY was the perfect place for her. When Cashmere finally gets her big break, she realizes that she may have made a mistake by bringing Nanah with her. Instead of starting over, Nanah wants to chase her past, and if Cashmere isn't careful, she's gonna take her down with her.Donte "Doe" Elsley was the man in Brooklyn after leaving a painful past in Birmingham. He was makin' major moves, but it looked like the women in his life were tryna bring him down. He could almost feel the bars caging him in. Needing a break, he takes a mini-vacay to visit his little brother in Dallas. But with the drama brewing there, and family secrets coming out, he may have made a mistake that could cost him his freedom... or his life.When it all falls down, will these women prove to be what every real hitta needs: A Shawty Down 4 Her Savage?

Do you know how it feels to have your soul snatched?Neither does MyKisha, but she's about to find out.Noxie, AKA Snatcha, had two lives. Balancing fame in the underworld with being a nobody above ground, was a task she'd perfected. That was, until she made one nearly fatal mistake-catching feelings for a human.Her actions threw everything outta whack for not just herself, but her whole family. After being forced to relocate, Noxie's plans were to just mind her business and try to stay under the radar.But MyKisha Moore changed all that.Not wanting to make the same mistake twice, Noxie tried to keep her distance, even though MyKisha seemed to be everything that she'd ever dreamed of. Soon, more than friendship is brought to the table, but Noxie may have bitten off more than she can chew-literally.Deciding to reveal their deepest darkest secrets to one another, Noxie doesn't hesitate to embrace MyKisha for who and what she is.But will MyKisha be able to do the same?

***Re-Release***If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.Charlotte "Char" Cooper is battling with the reality that she may have gotten in over her head getting involved with J-Rock, but she can't fight the bond that they share. Finding out that their connection runs deeper than she initially knew, she wants to stand by his side and show that she is the woman he needs. But gunplay, deceit, stubbornness, and split loyalty force her hand in making a decision that may end their love affair before it's even begun.Joseph "J-Rock" Henry has been fighting most of his life for one goal. His intrigue and almost instant love for her had him straddling the fence between the love of his life and the life of his loved one, his father, Joe Doe. When he felt betrayed by Char, it didn't take him long to realize that there's no place for love in his world. But as soon as he learns that she is in danger, once again, he is willing to throw everything he's strived for away just to save her life.When life hangs in the balance, J-Rock and Char may have to put their pride aside and admit that their need for each other surpasses the things that they once held dear. Their whirlwind romance may be solidified by matters that are out of their control, forcing them to be together. Or, they may realize that their love has to be put aside in order for everything that they knew before one another to survive. Things heat up, and these two are forced to decide whether to fight for their forever, or let it burn.

On the first episode of Side Piece Chronicles... Sheila Price doesn't look like what she's been through. She's a marketing exec who worked her way up to the top of her field. Her world revolves around her son and her job, and life is good, until she meets Anthony Bailey. Anthony seems to be everything Sheila's ever wanted in a man. He's a loving, supportive entrepreneur who takes care of his kids. But when Sheila pairs him up on a business venture with her best friend, Delilah, a party girl whose motto is Seize the Day, she's reminded of the thin line between friends and enemies. Sheila finds herself unwillingly trapped in a love triangle that quickly becomes a square. Anthony has her heart but also has a wife and a secret affair with another woman. Ripped from the position she thought she held as Anthony's main chick, Sheila is forced to fight for a spot as his #2.

Keisha "Bussa" Taylor is happy as hell to be graduating from Miles College. Coming from Tulane Court in Montgomery, she'd moved to Birmingham when her high school sweetheart and then dope boy, Ra'el "Magnum" King, had broken her heart. She found herself stripping to pay her way through school and, on her last night her past comes looking for her. When tragedy strikes at the strip club, Bussa finds herself back in Montgomery looking for work. Taking a chance, she gets accepted into the Police Academy, and may end up going after the one man who once had her heart.Ra'el "Magnum" King, was a dope boy on the rise when Bussa left him four years ago. Now the kingpin and known as the King of Da Gump, he feels like he's untouchable. When he finds out where Bussa has been hiding all these years, he goes to reclaim what's his. The only issue, his main, Blessyng-the good girl he can see himself settling down with one day. Blessyng is the perfect housewife, but he needs a ridah like Bussa on his team, too. Is it possible to have his cake and eat it, too?When Sam Smith saw Bussa, he knew he had to have her. Unhappy at home with his wife, he needs to find a piece on the side who can help him relieve some tension. Pulling a few strings, he got partnered with her fresh out of the Academy and made it his business to keep her close. She's the kinda woman who will help you clean up your dirt, and he had plenty of it. However, soon he finds out that Bussa is already loyal to another and, in order to have her, he's gonna have to remove the competition.Will Bussa have to decide between her oath to the streets and her oath to protect and serve? Will Magnum go down at the hands of the woman who was once his ridah? Will Sam get his prize? And if so, what will it cost him?

In this episode of Side Piece Chronicles, Tyrone Price finds himself torn between Samantha, the mother of his unborn twins, and Tammy, the woman his heart desires. However, Samantha's husband, Anthony refuses to let his wife go so easily.

Delilah's back!!! And she's got a score to settle. After spending ninety days in jail, she's out for blood! Blaming Sheila for ruining her life, she devises a plan to get revenge on the entire Price family - Sheila, Tyrone, and Tammy. But her plans are derailed when her past comes to find her. Sheila, Tammy, and Tyrone just want to go on with their lives and forget they ever knew Delilah. Their plan to open the Mojo Lounge is coming through and soon they will take the Gump by storm. But Delilah isn't making it easy. She shakes the very foundation their happily ever after is built on and she won't let up until someone is dead or she's back in jail. Will Delilah get to see her enemy's blood spill? Or will the Prices to get away with their lives and sanity, and erase Delilah from their lives forever?

Bad habits feel better than the pains of love and commitment to Imani. Maybe she's just not the relationship type.Imani Jones bit off more than she could chew. After meeting Vincent, she found herself caught up in her feelings, something that she never let happen. What's worse, the commitment-phobe in Imani led her to run for the hills when their one-night stand produced a pregnancy. After finding herself alone, again, Imani delves back into the bad habits that got her into all kinds of trouble in the first place. These habits could possible cause her to lose her daughter, Zion.Vincent Garvey forgives Imani but doesn't feel he can trust her after all of the drama and the secrets. But even after he tries to walk away, he can't deny that their bond is so strong that he can't imagine life without her. He wants to make things right and have a real chance at happiness with Imani, but her ex-husband, Keith, doesn't make it easy.Will Imani stop running from her past and Vincent's love long enough to enjoy a happily ever after? Will Vincent really get past her betrayal? And, it's revealed that Vincent has secrets of his own, will this be the final straw for their relationship?

She was never enoughLittle girl with bright eyes and big dreamsBorn with hernia expectationsBefore taking first breathIt all started with a faulty matriarch.One who should have been recalledCause the most intimate parts of her existenceWere missing...She worked hardTrying to be that thingThat unrealistic being that mother had created in her mindKnowing that she'd meet death beforeGenuine approval...But that didn't stop her.She had the heart of Most HighWisdom of ancientsAnd strength of Hercules.Running through life at lightning speedShe'd digest knowledge beneath covers at nightSo she knew how to address any plight that might ariseShe studied all...But herself.She knew lover's favorite colorFavorite movieFavorite songIt wasn't long before she had engrossedHer existence into theirs until you couldn't tell one from the otherSee, in loving them, she forgot to LovHerShe would shower them with affectionHoping to get just a smidge backTo replenish her dwindling supplySearched with magnifying glass for love in their eyesAnd when she came up emptyShe'd amp her efforts upUntil, she became too muchOvercompensating for those who didn't make the markCarrying their transgressions on her psycheAnd when she saw they had no heart, She gave them hers.Reading about regeneration once, She knew how to do itBut each time it grewHarder and harder to regrow vital essenceWithout sustenance needed for fuelBlood pooling in gaping space, She was suffocating in her sacrificesLosing self in search for completionBecause she was told she was never enoughLittle girl with bright eyes and big dreamsIt seems her demise be her own doingBecause reflection was there everydayShadow her companion that she neglectedbecause without light it went awayUntil she realized she was shiningThinking self Radioactive She feared that she would be quarantinedBy xenophobesThrown away with no hope of savingUntil she began to see that she...Could bend matter with her mindBirth dragonflies with her smileAnd even every once in a while speakAnd be called GodExpectations now a birthmarkShe'd grown into herself.Felt her own warmth wrapping around herLike quiltHer breath a cool breeze sliding across own cheekShe had begun to seeThat what she wasWas something so divineThat it couldn't be processed by mindsOf those on lower plane.Taking back her destinyShe blessed self with own nameTo remind herWhen times got toughAll she had to doWas LuvH