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Brown tells the tale of the rise and fall of two young men determined to conquer the world, and the story of the women who loved them too much. …More

Leaving the safety of her parents home, a very good girl enters a world of bad boys and fast money and hooks up with a sexy but dangerous man who could be the biggest mistake of her life. …More

The author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Every Thug Needs a Lady" tells the story of a woman who thinks she has everything, but who really has everything to lose--starting with her best friend and ending with her life. …More

There was a time when I didn't care about anybody, not even myself. Oh, and who am I? I'm Chyna, Chyna Danea Black to be more exact. I'm here to tell you my story. …More

Tanisha Hopkins a.k.a. Tiny dreams of living the glamorous life by any means necessary. A bona fide, certified, authentic material girl in every sense of the description, Tiny is Feenin to live life fast and furious and has found the perfect man to make all her dreams a reality. But everything that glitters isn't always gold. …More

This coming-of-age story offers a fascinating firsthand account of the unforgiving inner-city streets and prison life, as well as a difficult lesson in accepting responsibility and moving on. …More

Propelled by the story of Joe "Kong" Allen and his gorgeous, treacherous wife, Doom Fox is the last in Iceberg Slim's legendary series of underground novels. Written in 1978 and unpublished until now, Doom Fox is a tale of the Los Angeles ghetto that begins just after World War II and spans the next thirty years. …More

Orphaned after her wealthy Los Angeles parents are murdered and raised by two homeless men in Atlanta, Baby Girl robs the rich and gives back to the 'hoods. Eventually she recruits and trains women like her, beautiful in appearance but poisonous to the touch. …More

From the critically acclaimed author of "The Bridge" comes a gritty, suspenseful Romeo and Juliet tale set in the 'hood. …More

From the author of "How Do You Want It?" comes an action-packed, gritty novelcentered around Peter Whiskey Battle, the enforcer for a Georgia street gang. …More

From #1 Essence bestselling author, K'wan, comes the next installment in his bestselling Hood Rat series. Porsha: the ghetto princess. Boots: the scandalous baby mama. Frankie aka Francine: the con artist. These three girls live in one apartment and are into all kinds of hood foolishness while having fun.  …More

The Apostles run Chicago's streets. Their leader, "Solemn Shawn" Terson, is the most revered-and feared-man in town. Because of his past exploits, the Apostles have a loyalty among its members that has reached mythic proportions. When Insane Wayne, a former member of the rival gang, the Governors, comes groveling for admission to the coveted Apostles, he's quickly turned down. …More

The first in the Nikki Turner Presents line of hard-hitting street-lit novelswith heart and soul. …More

The follow-up to his bestselling memoir "Monster," Shakur's vicious, heart-wrenching, and true-to-life novel is a powerful and gripping exploration of the terror of gang life and one man's attempt to free himself. …More

This debut novel from a powerful new voice in urban lit follows the wild trials and tribulations of a reckless teenager whose world is spinning out of control. …More

Now available in a trade paperback edition, Sister Souljah's debut novel about the daughter of a drug lord captures the allure and the danger of Brooklyn's streets. …More

"Essence"-bestselling author Stringer began her wildly successful career in 2002 with the publication of "Let That Be the Reason," a cautionary tale and a story of redemption, which is being re-released to the delight of her many fans. …More

When Miss Daffany s mothers risky lifestyle finally catches up with her, they all come back from LA, to Washington DC for her funeral. Once in town, Miss Wayne hooks up with his fabulous male friends and decides he misses home.

Yarni Taylor wants nothing more than for her husband, Des, to commit to his life as a pastor--especially after someone tries to kill him. Before he or Yarni can regain their footing, a young woman shows up on their doorstep--Desember Day, the 18-year-old daughter Des never knew he had. …More

Look out...cause here she comes! Stepping to the forefront, award-winning author, Tu-Shonda Whitaker, proudly presents Miz Thing herself, "Vera Wright-Turner!" "Don't hate the playah, hate the game!" is the anthem of this gold diggin' queen.

From the acclaimed author of "Harlem on Lock" and "The People vs. Cashmere" comes a shocking, dark-street tale about a desperate woman who crosses her closet friends to get what she wants. …More

Two men think they've found the perfect opportunity--a chance to rob the stash house of Simon Shuller, one of Philadelphia's biggest drug lords. But their plans are spoiled by one of Shuller's armed henchmen--and only one man is left standing. …More