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It's Finally time to take time out for YOU with this Self Care coloring book by Latoya Nicole - Exhale: Celebrating Black and Brown Women and Good Vibes and it's the perfect gift to yourself this New Year.You can't pour from an empty cup. Give yourself permission to focus on self-care and self-love. It is important for your physical wellness and mental health, as well as for the health of your relationships. This self care coloring book provides 24 beautiful illustrations featuring motivational quotes and women reading, journaling, exercising and putting themselves first. It will inspire you and introduce you to ideas that all of us need to practice mindfulness and self care. Grab your colored pencils, markers, gel pens, and watercolors and have fun taking time to finally EXHALE.Premium gloss finish cover designPrinted single sided on bright white paperLarge format 8.5" x 11.0" pagesModerate to complex in detail

Getting married is supposed to be the best day of your life, but for Aria Alexander this is not the case. Struggling between the duty to her family and duty to her heart, she doesn't know what choice to make. Unable to ease her doubts, she only sees one solution to her problem. To run! Without a second thought, Aria flees, landing her in the presence of Sarge.Respected by many, Sarge Dubois name rings bells in the streets. With his new business venture taking off, he can't help but to feel on top of the world. Despite being a boss, his top priority is taking care of his most prized possession, his daughter.After an unusual encounter with Aria, he gives her an opportunity that not only helps her but helps him as well. With plans to keep things strictly business, he attempts to keep things professional; however even he can't deny the attraction between the two. With sparks flying, the pair try to battle their feelings for one another, but this tasks proves to be more difficult than either of them could anticipate.Finally ready to give in to temptation, neither were prepared to face the obstacles that would be thrown their way. From doubt within, to a bitter baby mama, everything seems to try and tear them apart. Will the two survive and let love lead them or will they give into everything trying to tear them apart?

One night was all it took for Ameera Taylor's perfect life to be flipped upside down. In one split second after receiving the shock of her life she makes one bad decision that would ultimately alter her life forever. With her only option being to get out of town, she packs up like a thief in the night and leaves everything she's ever known behind.While settling into her new life in a new place, Ameera's only goal is to keep her head down and stay out of the way. However, after meeting Grand St. Luxe, this task may prove to be harder than she expected.Despite his tumultuous childhood, Grand St. Luxe was determined to make it . With multiple successful businesses under his belt and access to an unlimited flow of money, he's at the top of his game. However, even with everything he could ever ask for Grand can't seem to escape the troubles from his past. With a constant cloud of darkness over his head, love is the last thing on his mind, but the new woman in town quickly catches his eye. After years of closing off his heart, his new love interest brings out feelings he didn't know he was capable of having.Will Ameera be able to outrun her past? Or will it catch up to her and destroy everything she's built? Will Grand be able to accept love into his life? or will his childhood wounds keep him closed off to love forever?

Finally, a Black Couples coloring book that celebrates the beauty of love and self-care while you can color across from one another and bond - 'Married: His and Hers Coloring Book' by Latoya Nicole. This Valentine's Day, and every day, get into this shared journey of joy and creativity with this unique coloring experience.You can't pour from an empty cup. Give your relationship permission to focus on the beauty and creativity of your journey. It is important to find quality time to spend together. This inspirational couples coloring book celebrates the joy of black love. It features 24 beautiful illustrations (one each for husband and wife) of relatable activities like art, family time with the kids, roller skating and traveling. It also contains motivational quotes. Create beautiful memories together while coloring. Grab your colored pencils, markers, gel pens, and watercolors and have fun taking time to share moments of connection without the distractions of everyday life.24 beautiful duplicate illustrations featuring black women and men couplesPages contain inspirational messagesPremium gloss finish cover designLarge format 8.5" x 11.0" pagesThis book pairs well with Shades of Brown Colored Pencils

Raven and Rogue were the best of friends. When you saw one, you saw the other. The two were damn near inseparable until one life-changing event had their worlds crashing down. Unbeknownst to the two, something dramatic happened in both of their lives causing their lives to go on different paths. Each holding a grudge, they moved on with their lives trying hard to forget about the other. David "Rogue" Wright lives his life in the fast lanes. He climbed his way to the top solidifying his place in the dope world. He had it all: money, power, and a girl by his side that held him down when he had nothing. Everything was perfect until a tragedy had him crossing paths with Raven again. Raven Woods learned to put her past and the tragedy she endured behind her. Using her pen to release her emotions, Raven became a successful author and finally learned to heal. She had the life she always dreamed of living and never had a reason to look back. Until a death sent her back to the City and hurt she had left behind. With Raven and Rogue being thrown back into each other's lives, they have to deal with the betrayal each of them felt the other had inflicted. Once the hurt was gone, the love came back causing more harm than good. Trying their best to fight their feelings for each other, the connection they had made it impossible. With Rogue having a girl and an enemy lurking in the shadows, it makes it almost impossible for the two best friends to give into the love they have for each other. Will these two finally find their way to the love they had hidden inside for years or has too much time passed and the lives they lead today become too much for them to handle?

After a fatal incident left Talani feeling lost and broken, she thought her world had ended. A marriage on the rocks, and an unfaithful husband only made things worse. Finally deciding to pick up the pieces of her life, Talani slowly eased herself back into the real world. Never expecting to find herself in the arms of another man, she was caught completely off guard. Arman aka Gunna gave himself to the streets after being stood up at the alter. Vowing to never love again, he concentrated on building his empire. After a run in with Talani, their friendship quickly turned into something more. Until a devastating revelation instantly made them enemies. On the outside, Makayla looked as if she had it all. Successful business, money, and love. No one knew all of it came with a price, and it was starting to be too high for Makayla to pay. After meeting Bane, she is torn between the man she loves and a man that loves her causing all hell to break loose. Darius aka Bane lives his life in the fast lanes. Women threw themselves at him daily, so he never saw himself chasing behind a woman. The moment he laid eyes on Makayla, he knew she was the one for him, but the games she was playing put him in a dangerous position. Love, lies, and deceit took these couples by storm, causing everyone to become enemies. They say a king is nothing without the queen, but who will come out on top in this game of chess?

They say everything worth having is worth fighting for and nothing comes easy. What u go through in life doesn't define you, it's how u go through it!Life has a way of showing you that you are harder than you give yourself credit for and Melody was about to find that out for herself. Already down on her luck and living in her own personal hell, she was shown that before things would get better they had to get worst. Only for Melody, they would get a whole lot worst. With her back against the wall she runs to her first love, music, for the escape that only it could bring her. After one life changing song selection at karaoke, Melody feels like her luck is finally changing for the better and decides to focus solely on her way out. What she didn't expect was for happily ever after to come to such an abrupt end. In a world dominated by men, Melody realizes that the top is overcrowded and there isn't much room left for her.Rap legend, Shocka never took no for an answer. Hailing from the streets left him with the mind frame that anything was attainable if he set his sights on it. With the streets behind him and being a single father, his focus should remain in his music but Shocka wanted what he wanted. And he wanted Melody in the worse way. Like the perfect lyric over the wrong beat, Melody showed Shocka that even when you see potential in something, that doesn't mean it'll go the way you plan it.Sharing a love for music isn't enough for the pair, as one soars to the top of the charts and the other is left clawing their way back from the past they escaped from. What happens when the light at the end of the tunnel isn't really a light, but flames threatening to burn everything that you cherished down?

In the Rise and fall of a Crime God, you laughed and cried all to find out that what u thought u knew wasn't true.. well the crew is back to bring you a crazy kind of love and the real story behind the couples.... Darryl "Phantom" Reed is dealing with a lot of demons from his past. Being locked away is taking a toll on him blocking him from getting better. His world is falling apart right before his eyes, but unbeknownst to him, the person responsible is right under his nose.Fresh out of school, Zaria is nervous as she takes on her first case. Everything about him, screamed run for the hills. Choosing to give it a shot since she needed a job, Zaria stayed, but she never expected to find love on her job. The closer she is to Phantom, the harder it is to stay away. Knowing the issues he is battling, did she make a fatal mistake thinking she would be different? For the longest it has been Freedom and Phantom, but an encounter with Laci helped him realize Phantom needed help. Making a decision that would change their relationship forever, Free has to deal with a lot of guilt. With his brother being gone, he turns to the woman that stole his heart, but will Phantom see this as an act of betrayal as well?Even the reality that Phantom is dealing with is filled with enemies and lies... With him feeling like everyone is against him, will he stay true to form and kill everyone Or does this crazy kind of love find a way to soften his heart

Ruthless in every way possible, Darryl "Phantom" Reed is not the one to give second chances. He never allows an enemy or their families a chance to come back and seek revenge, until he met Zaria. Zaria is young and living the life. Spoiled to the core she didn't take anyone's feelings into consideration. She wanted it all and she didn't care what someone had to do to get it for her. Her family did whatever to get her what she wanted and It cost them their lives. Now indebted to Phantom, Zaria not only has to look at the man that killed her family every day, but also deal with the guilt of them being gone because of her. With hatred in her heart, she refuses to allow herself to fall for the man that brought her so much heartache and vows to bring him down at any cost. Phantom doesn't deal with emotions but something about Zaria pulls him in. The more he fights his feelings for her the stronger they get. Zaria feels the same attraction, but how can she fall for the man who took everything from her? Will she continue with her plan and avenge her family and make Phantom's kingdom fall or will Phantom break down her walls and charm his way into her heart? Will Zaria succeed and avenge her family, or will Phantom break down her walls and charm his way into her heart?

14 REASONS TO LOVE YOU: A LATOYA NICOLE ANTHOLOGY over the past year, you have fallen in love with Latoya Nicole's characters. Suave, Tank, Gangsta, Paradise, The Hoovers, Phantom, Modest and more. On this Valentine's Day, all of them are back. With new problems arising, relationships are in jeopardy and only the love from this special day can bring everything together. Follow them on their journey as they find their way back to each other, as they give you 14 reasons to Love. These short stories will leave you emotional, and grasping for more. Happy Valentine's Day!

When the infamous Phantom spared Zaria's life, everyone felt she should be grateful for her second chance. But no matter how hard she tried, it seemed like nothing she did would keep her from her fate. Knowing she should have died that night with her family, everything seemed to have come full circle as she stares down the barrel of Phantom's gun. Freedom has dedicated his life trying to keep Phantom on track. Being his conscience was hard, but convincing him of his loyalty was worse. With one wrong move, Zaria and Freedom's chances of living is left dangling in the wind. Phantom being a complicated man with a dark past, worked hard at leaving it all behind. One fatal night brought It back and his world came crashing down. Trying to pick up the pieces, he may have fallen too deep. With the clock ticking, does he climb out the trenches or does everything come crashing down? Phantom is at the point of no return and everything seems like one bad dream. Can he rise again or is this the end?

What happens when everything you thought you knew turned out to be a lie? As Brinx's life is left hanging in the balance, all hell breaks loose in Gutta's world. With unknown enemies and the police after him, Gutta has to race against time in order to win against the enemies that are after his empire. So much is going on around him and the walls are starting to close in. Seeking out an ally, he has to try and undo all the mess Brinx's secrets caused the people around her. Will Gutta be able to rise to the occasion and come out on top, or will the lies and secrets of others bring him down?

Love, lies, and betrayal are the hand that Bank was dealt. Discovering the betrayal of those closest to him sends him on the warpath. With no one to turn to and nothing to lose, Bank makes a hasty decision; one that stands to change everything! As his world begins to crumble, Bank realizes that he can't trust anyone-not even himself. The fate of their esteemed legacy rests in Wolf's hands. As things spiral out of control with his family and love life, Wolf, for once, has no idea what to do. To make matters worse, a new enemy surfaces, taking them all by surprise. With his back against the wall, Wolf has to dig deep to become the leader that his family needs before its too late.The old saying goes, believe none of what you hear and all of what you see; but what happens when your eyes begin to play tricks on you? In this second installment, Banks and Wolf begin to realize that things aren't always what they appear to be. Tune in to see how the drama unfolds as these brothers realize that no one can be trusted not even those closest to them.

With uncertainty drifting in the wind, these two families have been rocked to the core. This was a hurt they knew all too well but thought they had left in the past. Instead of coming together, guilt and pain started tearing them apart. No longer knowing who their enemies were, it was easy for someone to come in and infiltrate their circle. Spark and Darryl, oblivious to the type of pain that awaits them, leap head first and end up experiencing a tragedy that the young couple may never come back from. With the families at odds and each person dealing with their own guilt, it didn't take much for the enemy to tear them down. The families have to find their way back to each other or risk both legacies being ripped apart with no way of salvaging it. Can the son of a crime God and the daughter of a Hoover stand up and follow in their parents' footsteps, bringing them out of the dirt and into a victory? Find out in this finale...

Since as long as Kiwana could remember, it's always been her, Gianni, and Jigga. The only family she has ever needed. They took her in when she had noone or nothing. Childhood friends vowing to stand by each other through anything. Struggling to establish herself in life, Kiwi found herself constantly in search for something to fill the void. Rather it be in the ring fighting, or pointless relationships. Nothing seemed to be going right, until a tragic loss ironically brought her and Gianni closer together. The only thing standing in the way, was his girl and her friend Amber. Gianni aka Ransom, was on the top of his game. King of the streets and a relationship that seemed to be perfect. Until it wasn't. An unknown enemy, a mistake on his part causing him to lose someone close to him, and his girl trying to force him to have kids had Ransom spiraling out of control. With everything going on, he turned to his best friend Kiwi. But the type of comfort he was seeking, caused them to cross a line they could never come back from. With all that going on, Ransom is too occupied to realize someone from within his circle is trying to take him down, and his girl has a few secrets of her own. They say one person's trash, is another person's treasure, but what do you call it when both people feel they have the prize? Will Kiwi be able to deal with the guilt she is carrying from crossing a friend long enough to realize that Gianni may be the one, or will her loyalty cause her to walk away from it all? Is Ransom ready to risk it all, in order to cope with his own guilt and mistakes? Or will he figure it out before it's all too late?

With no time to grieve the death of his best friend, Siren is faced with the task of sending a gruesome message to the person that crossed his boss. Completing the task seemed simple enough until recognition of his target hit far too close to home. Unable to pull the hit off, Siren took the target into captivity. Trying his best to keep his distance, keeping his feelings in check became harder each day. Jamila spent years infatuated with her best friend's brother, but he never gave her the time of day. Unfortunate circumstances compels them to share the same space, where Jamila does everything in her power to get him to notice her. As she is under his arms of protection, all hope isn't lost in the eyes of Jamila who uses this as a chance to get closer. As truths begin to unfold, Jamila's faced with a decision that could cause her more damage than good.Unbeknownst to the world, Shelene was head over heels for her brother's best friend. After he meets an untimely death, she finds herself searching for answers to his murder. Shelene forces herself to move on, but her choice in men had everyone looking at her suspect. Things are not always what they seem, and Shelly is keeping a secret of her own that could place everyone in danger. What she didn't expect was to actually fall in love with a guy that made the game she was playing even more dangerous. Showing up out of nowhere, everyone questioned the motives of the mysterious Philly. With a plan to take over in mind, the last thing he wanted or needed was love. Even though he was falling hard for Shells, her current situation deemed to be problematic. Not one to play games, Philly leaves her with an ultimatum that leaves their relationship in question. Unbeknownst to everyone, they all have one enemy and goal in common. But when drama, secrets, and betrayal arise, will they turn on each other and have to fight a war from within? Or will they be able to come together and take down the one person that poses a threat to them all

LOVED BY A BEAST A HALLOWEEN SHORT STORY Shepherd lived life the way he wanted with no regards to anyone else's feelings. With the entire city scared to challenge him, he lived his life on top. That was until he ran across a force he never knew existed. Now cursed, Shepherd was forced to live his life as a beast and nothing could save him from the torment that was to come. All Camina ever wanted was to get by. Struggling most of her life, she just wanted to finally have something to live for. Everyday was the same, working long hours to come home sleep and do it all over again the next day. Until one day she came home and encountered Shepherd. Not having the key to his life back as he thought, Camina had no choice but to lie. Taken hostage, she searched hard for a way out before she met her demise. Neither of them expected to fall for the other. In this Halloween short, find out if love conquers all or if loving a beast will be the last thing Camina does before it all comes crashing down.

Graduating at the top of her class, Auriana Prescott was ready to take on the world. She's determined to make her family proud and to be a success. Auri, has everything planned out until she meets Sosa. Even though he's the last thing she needs in life, she finds herself hypnotized by his chaotic lifestyle. She's quickly caught up in his lies and deceit. But Sosa has an ulterior motive for being with Auri. Will she catch on before all is lost She's on the verge of losing everything she's worked hard for when she finally hits rock bottom. Right when Auri is to the point of giving up on life she runs into an old friend Deleon who's determined to save her. He sees her and what her life has become and he attempts to get her back on the right path. But as the saying goes, once a good girl is gone bad, she's gone forever. That seems to rang true as Auri is starting to pull Deleon down. Will he continue to fight for the love he feels is there or is Auri too far gone to be saved and run back to the arms of Sosa and the life that she knows. Take this emotional ride with Auri, Deleon, and Sosa and find out how addicted a girl can be to a man's pain.

Tank is home and after facing off with Na Na she has to find a way to survive. Depleting most of her money, she is desperate and has no choice but to be dragged back into the life she once wanted to leave behind. After doing the unthinkable, Tank is now on the other end of deceit and lies. While trying not to get caught up in her own mess, this time around she has bigger problems. The police on her trail, someone trying to kill her, dealing with her own guilt, all while trying to keep her relationship from going under. All these obstacles may prove to be too much for Tank. Her mistakes may be the reason for her and the ones around her downfall. Will her savage return help her land on top victorious, or does karma show up and everything as Tank knows it, come crumbling down.

When everything is going right, it's always something about to go wrong. For these two families, all hell has broken loose. Darryl is missing, and that leaves the two families in an uproar. Not knowing where to look, they seem to be running out of time, and they aren't even sure if he is even alive. Spark is left a pregnant emotional wreck. Which causes her to look for answers on her own, but she wasn't expecting to end up in a life threatening situation. Phantom and Blaze are left to pick up the pieces, but with them going back to the streets, it leaves their home lives a mess. Just when things seem too easy and that all of their enemies have been handled, the unexpected happens shaking them to the core. One of the families will not come out on top and leaves a war within brewing... Can the son of a crime God and the daughter of a Hoover's love help these two families overcome or is it too late and nothing will ever be the same?

In part 2 of the spin off from the no way out series the Jamison brothers are fighting to stay on top. A retired Kingpin and the most sought out contracted killer comes together to take down their enemies all while dealing with drama and betrayal from the women in their life. Sin is still hiding and holding Paradise hostage and with each minute he knows that his time is coming to an end. Desperate to come out on top, Sin seeks the help of an unlikely ally. Kenneth "Gangsta" Jamison continues to unravel as he wreaks havoc to anyone that crosses his path. Still searching for Paradise and his brother Suave he now has new enemies to deal with along the way. Everyone he meets has an agenda to take him out or set him up. On top of everything else that Gangsta is going through he now has a war on his hands with the Garzon Cartel family, but with everyone around him missing or dead will he be able to stand against them alone and win. Or will Lucifer's reign finally come to an end. Kendyl "Suave" Jamison is fighting for his life and even in a comatose state a new enemy lurks in the shadows. With no one knowing that he is still alive, will his enemy prevail with having no one to stand against them

Demon was always a savage, never one to mess with, but one fatal night released a monster inside of him he never knew existed. Taking on his new found immortality as a hybrid, Demon became untouchable in every aspect but his heart. Vowing to never love again after losing a piece of himself, he fought his feelings every step of the way when he met Daniya. Between his thirst for her blood and the love for his ex he refused to let go, it makes it hard for him not to give in to his beastly ways. On the outside looking in, Ava seemed to be a life saver to a troubled Demon, scared to embrace his new identity. Searching for answers and coming up empty, it appeared that Ava was all he had in life. Unbeknownst to him, she was the key to the fatal incident from his past and everything he knew about her was a lie. Daniya knew the world as everyone was taught to believe about its normality, never knowing something dark lingered in the shadows. Her naïveté allowed her to fall for Demon clueless to the secrets of his existence. With a war on the horizon and secrets revealing, will Daniya be able to accept Demon for the savage he is or will knowledge of his true self, seal her fate

Everything has seemed to fall in place for Jonay and Leiland, and the saying all you need is love rings true for the young couple. That is until their different lifestyles, jealousy, and unforeseen tragedies come in and rock their world. For Jonay, love has taken her on a whirlwind of emotions. Not understanding Leiland's love, causes her to doubt everything. With his ex and family constantly in her ear, stress causes her to lose the one thing she wanted most. Making her want to walk away from it all. Nautica has always lived her best life, not caring about love and relationships. She was content, until she met Lenell. Not the average guy she was used to dating, she tried to keep him at arms length. Her fighting against a relationship and the secrets she kept may cause her to lose the one real thing in her life. Leiland and Lenell are like night and day. The two brothers couldn't be anymore different. One not caring what anyone thinks of him and the other living his life the way others thought he should, but they both have one thing in common. Love. With so many obstacles standing in their way, will love be enough or will they come to realize this was not at all what they signed up for?

The saying goes "from rags to riches", but what happens when the riches turn to rags? For young Cyndi, life was perfect and everything was going according to plan. That was until the unexpected death of her father. Life as she knew it, would never be the same. From her step mother and sisters treating her like she was the help, to having a job where she was hanging on by a thread. Everything seemed to be going downhill and Cyndi was ready to give up on it all. Until, her friend Janice convinced her to let go of her inhibitions and attend a masquerade ball where she encountered August.August Caron was on the top of his game. One of the most sought out lawyers in the city, so it was no surprise when he was put up for Senior Partner. His track record and high end clients afforded him the luxuries to have anything he wanted. Except the proper love life. With August being forced to bring someone to meet the partners, he attends the masquerade ball with hopes of finding someone he could tolerate for the night. What he wasn't expecting was to be blindsided by the wave of emotions he felt when he met Cyndi. Everything was going perfectly, until she disappeared on him. Literally.August goes on a hunt to find the girl that stole his heart in one night, only to find out secrets from the past, lies, damaged souls, and unforeseen enemies may keep them apart.

Secrets, lies, and deceit overwhelm Roulette and Capone right when their love was starting to blossom. As Roulette learns Capone's true identity, betrayal pushes her to do something she would later regret. Being pushed back into the street life has Vicious feeling power like he's never felt before. Finding out that his daughter is in charge, the legend in him refuses to take orders from anyone causing friction between him and Roulette. With plans to sabotage his daughter and take over her crew, he's halted by unseen betrayal. Breezy was living her best life and Glitch was turning out to be the man of her dreams. Until secrets and unexplained absences had him looking flaw. Not knowing if he could be trusted, Breezy reacted flipping their world upside down. With so many lies and things being withheld, no one really knows who they can trust. A war is on the horizon, but how do u fight an enemy when the ones closes to you seem to be the ones betraying you the most? In this finale, the secrets of ones past wreaks havoc on all of them and no one is safe. Who will make it out as the entire kingdom comes crashing down

The last thing on Jonay's mind was falling in love, all she wanted to do was keep her head above water. Working for a temp agency, it was hard to land a job let alone a man. Getting assigned as an assistant at a new hotel in downtown Chicago, Jonay hoped for a permanent spot. Unexpectedly, she discovers herself falling in love outside of her comfort zone. After finding everything she was looking for, her world came apart when she found out nothing was as it seemed. Leiland didn't always have it all, but right now everything had fallen in place. A hotel, his girl, and more money than he could count. Despite having all of those things, he didn't have happiness. Until Jonay walked into his life. Leiland was willing to risk it all, but the secret he kept may cost him the thing he wanted the most. LOVE!

Two brothers born into a legacy seem to have found their way until a series of events threatened everything they worked so hard for. As the oldest and born leader, Maisyn "Wolf" Black is used to being in charge. The death of his father only solidified his spot as the head of the family business- a role that he took on with confidence and ease. Everything was going exactly as planned until an outside crew decided they wanted to take over. With outsiders threatening to rip apart his legacy, Wolf turned to the only people he could trust for understanding- his family. Instead, he stumbles across evidence that suggests his father is to blame for all the turmoil in their lives. Just when things couldn't get any worse, his longtime girlfriend India seems to have some shady motives as well. Maverick "Bank" Black is the total opposite of his brother Wolf. He has always lived his life carefree. Bank is shallow and judgmental when it comes to women. He's taken by surprise when he meets Alleya. A broke, struggling girl from the projects who seems to have made her way into his heart. Despite all the positive signs that Alleya could be the love of his life, Maverick is left feeling like he's downgraded. With their family business and love lives in shambles, these brothers can't seem to catch a break. It's a fight for their legacy and their hearts, as they face off with enemies near and far. In the end, Wolf and Bank are left questioning everything. Could these women really be their loves or are they just another part of their enemies' plot?

In Love and War, and the Rise and Fall of a Crime God, we fell in love with Blaze and Phantom. We always wondered what their kids would be like when they grew up. Well, the wait is over, and these two are ready to tell their story. Zayna "Spark" Hoover is used to the fast and crazy life. Acting just like her father, Blaze, she is used to being the center of attention. However, going to college was the total opposite for her. Struggling to find her place and fit in a circle of people who judged her for who she was, being away from her family was beginning to take a toll on her until she met Lil Darryl. Darryl "Phantom" Reed, Jr has always followed in his father's footsteps. Growing up over the years, nothing had changed. Expecting to take over the streets as his dad once did, he was surprised when his father sent him off to college. Having no regard for anything, he continued to live his life as he wanted until he met Spark. Neither had ever met anyone as crazy as them, and they hit it off right away. However, as the old saying goes, your past has a way of catching up with you. Unbeknownst to the two, the sins of their parents would come back and tear their worlds apart. The two deadliest men to ever play the game will have to come together and save their children. If they don't kill each other first...

Everything that's done in the dark must come to the light, but in Talani's case, she needs it to come sooner than later. With her life on the line, the truth is the only thing that can get her out of the hell Gunna is taking her through. With Bane being paralyzed, Gunna has no one to keep him on the right path. Not only does he go on a warpath, but he allowed Cara back into his life and pushes Lani away. Makayla can't seem to catch a break. With Bane's family faulting her for his fate, she is constantly looking over her shoulder. Wanting to do the right thing, she tries to help Tony but it only lands her deeper in the mess causing Gunna to act. Everyone seems to be a pawn in Dank's game, and he's feeling on top of the world. Will everyone find out before it's too late and more lives are taken? Or will Dank finally get what's coming to him? Find out in this explosive finale.

After having a rough go at things, Baylee seemed to finally have her life on track once she meets the love of her life, Maverick. Instead of happily ever after, Baylee finds herself competing with other women and the streets. Finally having enough, she gives Maverick an ultimatum. Not wanting to lose her, he steps up and vows to do right by her. Everything was perfect until an unexpected incident leaves their lives hanging in the wind.Desmond loved the hood life. Being the right hand man to the king of the city had its perks. Even though he had a woman at home, he yearned for something different. They say be careful what you ask for, because one fatal incident pushed him in the arms of someone that was off limits.Love has no boundaries, but is it worth it if the person is still in love with someone else? Can one truly be happy if they cross a line to find their happy ending Find out in this Novella Dear Love, I Miss You.