Bøger af Joy Deja King

"Business is booming for Bad Bitches Only. The hired assassins are in great demand. Not only for their ability to kill but also using their beauty as a weapon against their intended targets. But when Bailey becomes bait to lure in their latest victim, is she mentally prepared to go up against the man known as The King? If she proves to be no match for the infamous King, will Shiffon and her crew of assassins be able to save her, or will they all pay the price for Bailey's bad decisions? In Episode 3 of Assassins, Killing The King, protect your heart because sometimes the hunter gets caught up in the game."--Back cover.

Among other developments in this fourth part of the series, "Genesis and Talisa have finally reunited. Their love has endured many trials and tribulations but can it survive Genesis having a baby with another woman? Skylar's world came crumbling down when she realized Genesis's heart belonged to another woman but the birth of their child renewed her hope [that] their love could be rekindled. Will the daughter they share bring Genesis and Skylar closer or break their bond forever?"--Back cover.

"Semaj is back as the head of the Espreilla Family but she soon learns someone has masterminded a plan to make her relinquish her power."--Back cover.

She's fighting for her drug empire, love and her life, but Semaj may have met her downfall. Or will she rise to the top and take over?

"In the mean streets of Philadelphia, everyone is not cut out for living that cold, calculating thug life. Drake, a man who believes he has the game all figured out, has to learn the hard way, that no matter how much money you're making, the takers can get taken. Cindy, an ambitious hustler, pushes her way through the ranks, wanting nothing less than to control the lucrative drug trade in Philly. But will her thirst to be the ultimate boss cost Cindy her life? Prepare yourself for this gripping street tale, in the gut wrenching story of Drake"--Page 4 of cover.

I would like to introduce you to the very prominent and very deadly Collins Family. As head of the Collins drug empire, Allen grooms his sons and daughter to continue on what he has built, all the while trying to control politicians, his dutiful wife, conviving mistress and fend off the Hernandez Family.

Originally published: Columbus, Ohio: Triple Crown Publications, 2004, without subtitle.

"In the conclusion of Power, the best of friends may become the worse of enemies. Alex is determined to seek revenge for the death of his fiance but can a new love heal the pain from losing his first love? Deion continues on his path of destruction but will the streets finally deal him a hand he can't win? As both men struggle with personal and business obstacles their once unbreakable bond seems to be on the verge of complete devastation. More lives are loss and secrets are revealed that will give only one man all the power."--Page 4 of cover.

Semaj battles to survive, fight for love and faces the price of betrayal. Will she come out on top or have her nine lives finally run out?

"Diamond's life seems idyllic. She has two beautiful children. Is married to NBA Superstar Cameron Robinson, and the love they share seems to have no limits. But when their relationship is rocked by a scandal, can love once again conquer all, or has their marriage reached its final chapter?"--Back cover.

Charly, is the only daughter of notorious gangster Charlie Brinks. Following in her father's footsteps, Charly carves out her own reputation in the streets, as a woman to be respected and feared. She has no problem keeping her emotions in check and everything strictly business until the love of her life reappears and turns her world upside down. Cross Payne, is the son of Curtis Payne Sr. and the enemy of Charly's father, Charlie Brinks. Cross returns home to run the family empire. After being gone for over sixteen years, will he rekindle a forbidden love with an old flame? Can Charly and Cross suppress their undying passion or will they once again begin a secret love affair, that would end in tragedy if an old vendetta between their fathers is reignited? In Lovin' Thy Enemy sometimes the love of the enemy is all you need.

In this volume in the series, "Precious has lost it all: her daughter Aaliyah, the love of her life Supreme, and the luxurious lifestyle she s grown accustomed to. The perpetrator of her demise is the very person she called family--Maya. Precious learns the hard way [that] it's true what they say: blood is thicker than water, as [she] aligns herself with her brother, Pretty Boy Mike"--Publisher marketing.

"Nico Carter is the epitome of a Boss. He learned not only how to survive amongst the deadliest criminals but how to rise to the top--from growing up in the gritty streets of Brooklyn. Nico used those survival tactics to become the leader of a multi million-dollar drug empire. But with money and power, come the so-called friends and enemies, ready to take it all away"--Back cover.

Bitch Chronicles is a Special Collector's Edition of the entire Bitch Series. If you've read Bitch, Bitch Reloaded, The Bitch Is Back, Queen Bitch and Last Bitch Standing, here is an opportunity to have this captivating saga in one book. If you're unfamiliar with the characters get ready to go on a thrilling ride of how one woman's determination took her from having nothing to gaining it all. This is where the journey began for Precious Cummings.The saga continues in Bitch A New Beginning with her daughter Aaliyah.

"Will Diamond finally get her happy ending of love and marriage or will her past secrets forever change that? Can Kennedy continue to juggle being career driven and a voice of reason for her friends or will one have to go? Blair is a rising star but will a love triangle be her downfall?"--Back cover.

"In the last installment of the Bitch Series, lives will forever be changed. Precious and Aaliyah are left fighting for their lives. Will mother and daughter survive, or has their luck run out? Maya has wrecked havoc for years, never being held accountable for her actions. Will she be able to continue down her road of destruction or does her reign of terror finally come to an end?"--Back cover.

Both from the hood, best friends Tierra and Nichelle find their relationship tested when one of them marries a successful street criminal.

The story of a Goon and his DaughterSemaj Richardson was raised by the streets, and her ambition was to own them. Changing foreign whips as she hustles one major drug dealer after another is just a day in the life with her treacherous father as her #1 partner in crime. The devious duo's schemes lead to murder plots and countless setups.Unbeknownst to Semaj the same street life she relentlessly chased can be what may become her downfall. When she meets drug kingpin Quasim, who virtually changes her sheisty mindset overnight, her dreams become a reality. But soon her dark past resurfaces, bringing all the havoc she caused to the forefront.Will Semaj ever be able to escape her previous life or will the revelation of her family history pull her into a world that can ultimately destroy her?

The Legacy introduces you to the very prominent yet deadly, Collins Family. Allen Collins is the head of the drug empire and he grooms both his sons to control it with him. He wants to create a legacy for his family that will continue on from generation to generation. But in Allen's quest to leave a legacy, he has to first survive his biggest competition, which is the Hernandez family. Allen also has to make sure that he keeps certain politicians, judges and police officers in his back pocket. But Allen's wife Karmen, might turn out to be his most fatal opponent when she eventually grows tired of being his dutiful wife and learns about his mistress.Besides Allen trying to keep his wife loyal he also has to play peacemaker to his sons Clayton and Kasir. The men are complete opposites and constantly butt heads over their different styles on how to run the family business.Finally, there is Allen's daughter Ashton that he absolutely adores. Ashton has the beauty of her mother but a mind to destroy like her father. The Legacy will follow the rise of the Collins Family to greatness and how they have to fight to remain united so they won't fall.

Genesis is embroiled in an all-out war with Maverick after mourning the loss of Nico Carter. Maverick proves to be an astute adversary, whose determination to win cannot be underestimated. Amir and Justina are now married, raising their son Desi, but there will not be a happily ever after if Aaliyah has her way. Supreme is keeping an explosive secret, will his loved ones forgive him when the truth is revealed? With the help of her sister Aaliyah, Angel seeks her own form of retribution for the crime family she holds responsible for destroying her life.In the latest installment of the Stackin' Paper Series, everybody must show their hand because no one can be trusted. Who will live, who will die because not everyone can make it out alive?

In Stackin Paper 2, Genesis is out for blood and redemption. He s on a mission to get retribution on the person responsible for murdering his best friend and to make it back to the love he left behind, Talisa. But as he closes in on his enemy the Feds begin closing in on him.While CoCo sits alone in her jail cell, her regret turns to rage. As she begins putting the pieces to the puzzle together, it becomes apparent that the people she trusted the most were the ones who betrayed her.Will Genesis and CoCo get revenge on the people responsible for bringing them down or will their payback cost them everything they love.

The prominent yet deadly Collins family is back in The Legacy Part 2. Patriarch Allen Collins, fights to maintain control over his family but the lengths he's willing to go, might prove detrimental. With betrayal, deception and distrust, it will take more than love, to keep the family close.