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When several of Diamond's people turn up dead, things become more complicated for her. A police contact tells her that her own alter ego, Alexis, is a person of interest in one of their deaths. It causes her to question which life is real--or if it is all her life now. For the past ten years, Alexis Fox had been living a double life. She is a successful real estate agent and investor by day and a drug queenpin known as Diamond by night. But everything changes after the murder of her right-hand man, Hedrick, causing her two worlds to collide. As a result, she is forced to assume a more hands-on role in her illicit side business, and for the first time, the drug life is beginning to creep into her real life.

"Nasir returns home two years later after the death of Denise. This time, he comes back to Queens with a crew and vengeance. He's in a new relationship with Sunday, a beautiful but ruthless and ambitious bitch who's ready to become the next Griselda Blanco in New York City. Along with her psychotic little brother Sheek, the trio becomes a force to be reckoned with"--

"NYPD Detectives Kirk and Dawkins were pursuing Chet French, aka Big Frenchie, a small-time armed robber who did some time for aggravated assault. He stepped up to the big time when he robbed Mama's Country Kitchen, one of The Family's gambling houses, killing the houseman and four civilians in the process. When Mike Black and Bobby Ray take a personal interest and start asking questions, the bodies begin to pile up"--

"Since he was old enough to dream, all Antoine Grimm ever wanted was to be a soldier like his grandfather. ... Coming from a military family, he has always been taught that there is no greater honor for a man than to serve his country. This is what motivated him to steal his older brother's identity at the age of sixteen and sneak off to enroll in the United States Army. When Grimm left, he had been a doe-eyed kid with dreams, but upon his return to U.S. soil, the kid he left as has become a battle-hardened soldier trying to cope with post-traumatic nightmares. When Grimm returns to his home, he finds that not only has he changed, but so has his neighborhood. The drug epidemic has ravaged the streets he grew up playing in and decimated everything in its path, including his family. Unable to sit idle while the community he grew up in crumbles under the weight of pushers, pimps, and addicts, Grimm decides to take a stand"--

Convinced that the American partner of an Albanian mafia organization has murdered her friend, Shy enlists the aid of Ryder to maintain the fragile peace while she delves further into her investigation.

"A successful real estate agent by day and drug queenpin by night, Alexis Fox's worlds collide when her right-hand man, Hedrick, is murdered and she must take a more hands-on role in her illicit side hustle."--

"Raised in one of the few well-to-do areas left in metro Detroit, Morgan is a spoiled daughter with the most lavish life her parents can afford. They place her on a pedestal. Dreaming that their daughter will become a top-tier businesswoman working in the newly revised Downtown Detroit district, they are shocked when she runs off with Javon 'Always Making Paper' Bates, one of the most dangerous thugs in the city"--

Draya had given up on the hopes of being in love ever since her fiancé, Korey, decided to make a fool out of her. Her woman s intuition told her he was doing her dirty, and without asking him, she packed up her son and moved out of the home they were sharing. However, Korey has not and will not give up on Draya. He knows she s the one for him. Despite the past issues, he swears he didn t cheat on her and wishes there was something he could do.Junie and Jace s relationship has always had highs and lows, but it always seemed to end on a down. Having to stay in the house all the time with their three-year-old daughter, Junie is in desperate need of some freedom, which is something Jace doesn t want. His controlling ways have made Junie feel like a prisoner in her own home, scared to leave but frightened to stay. What will she choose: Her life or her love for Jace? Despite her being a hot girl, Dreux wants love. She s the girl that men want but can t have, with a past full of regrets and a baby that she loves more than anybody in the world. She just wants somebody that will love her for her, but sometimes the wall she puts up to guard her heart makes it hard for any man to get close to her. Her baby s father, Max, is set on getting their child taken from her. He almost defeats her until Deion, a well-known lawyer, comes in and helps her. Could he be just the man Dreux needs?

A traumatic accident changed everything. After a chilling encounter, Journey Salazar and her father, Ty Carter, will never be the same.Ty Carter has to come to grips with reality . . . his trouble is far from over. He is now under suspicion for a crime he didn’t commit. Marlon, Ty’s best friend and business partner, wants to see Journey pay for her evil wrongdoings. With all of the stress of being under the watchful eye of the media and the police, Ty does his best to make the peace between everyone involved. Journey, his estranged daughter with powerful psychic gifts, doesn’t want to face the music of her sins and twisted tricks of manipulation. Does she even have to? Journey awakens to a life that is no longer her own. While learning to deal with her own karma, she is befriended by Dominick, who is not only handsome, spiritual, and charming, but he also sees her for who she is. He’s fascinated by her talents and becomes intensely protective of her. He's happy to do whatever she wants to keep her satisfied. As he tries to keep his paranoia under wraps, Ty is under extreme pressure. Lucky for him, he’s supported by two women who love him. His grandfather, Papa is concerned about the family's secret psychic gifts causing harm to others and takes the steps to make sure the past doesn’t repeat itself.  Will Journey’s jealousy create more havoc within the family? Can Marlon and Ty finally escape her venomous wrath and protect their reputations? Will Papa be able to protect the family legacy before Ty's children lose control?  Find out the answers as this psychic thriller unravels in Journey’s Revenge.

Three deadly sins take center stage in this street anthology by some of Urban Books's most popular authors. Book 1: Lust by Treasure Hernandez Amira James has always had everything she ever wanted: the home, the clothes, and the rich lawyer daddy. However, there is a fire deep inside of her that wants more. So, when Daddy's case hits a roadblock, Amira is kidnapped, drugged, and gets thrust into an underground sex club. However, her descent into lust won't come without consequences. Book 2: Murder by Katt After the unexpected death of her mother, Sierra "Fire" Thompson embarks on a path of revenge and redemption. However, she'll never be the same when she learns why her mother was killed and who orchestrated it. Her journey leads her on a path of murder and greed . . . one she might not come back from. Book 3: Greed by Marcus Weber Being the daughter of a kingpin would be a dream to most. However, being spoiled like a princess means nothing to Taina Capello. All she wants is the attention of a father who gives all his attention to work. That is what pushes her into the arms of her own personal Prince Charming. He makes her feel loved, wanted, and seen. Only . . . her Prince Charming has a deadly secret, and it will send her entire world crashing down at her feet.

"Khelani Touissant is the apple of her father's eye. He trusted her and her sister Anya to leave Trinidad and build his empire in the states while he ran things back at home. The number one rule that he always instilled in Khelani was to choose the money over love. She had always done just what her father wanted until she met Malachi in North Carolina and fell for him. Khelani soon learned that was a mistake and she moves on to Atlanta ready to make connections and power moves. She vows this time around not to get knocked off her square, but that proves easier said than done when she meets the charming Kyrie Richmond."--Page 4 of cover

"Although Malcolm tried to act like this never bothered him, deep down it did, and Maria was well aware of it. That's when she decided to give him the surprise of his life for their anniversary by finding the child he believed he shared with his high school sweetheart, Eva. After Maria searches high and low, her efforts appear successful, but she'll soon discover she may have opened a can of worms when Malcolm realizes what she's done. He can't deny the feelings he once had for Eva-feelings Eva never let go of-especially after confirming that they share a son. Malcolm finds himself stuck between the only two women he's loved in his life. He must make a choice. Yet, that choice never comes when the police show up to inform Maria that there's been a fatal accident involving her husband. She struggles to decide how to move on without the only man she's ever loved and his newfound, money-hungry son and his mother. Oh, what a tangled web we weave"--

Bostyn ';Easy' Reel has always felt like he didn't belong. He is stuck between two worlds: in one world, he is being who he really wants to be, and in the other world, he is being only what his family allows him to be. He feels like he is drowning in darkness, haunted by his past. After finding out that he was adopted, Bostyn finds himself on a search to discover who he really is. When Meelah Summers meets Bostyn, it is as if the broken pieces of her heart fit together perfectly with the broken pieces of his. Meelah felt empty growing up without her mother, being raised by a father who was never there. Meeting Bostyn couldn't have come at a better time. The only problem is Meelah's father is a well-known drug distributor, and Bostyn's adoptive father is the head of the Anne Arundel County Police Departmentthe same police department responsible for killing her mother. These two lost souls find everything they wanted once they step outside of their comfort zones and into each other's arms. However, some people are meant to fall in love but not meant to be together. Can two people with a painful past build a better future? Does love really conquer all?

"Fate brought Terrence Montgomery and Tiffany Tate into each other's lives. However, they couldn't have met at a more inopportune time. Terrence is considering divorce from his wife, Patricia, who he's never truly been in love with, while also struggling with the recent and sudden death of his father. Tiffany just got wind that her ex-fiancâe, David, is battling cancer--supposedly. His dying wish is that she'll give him another chance at love. Her heart wants to be there for him, but will this cost her newfound love with Terrence? Their mates, Patricia and David, have now teamed up to keep the two lovers apart as well as get their hands on a portion of the one million dollars from Terrence's father's estate. Little does Tiffany know that their underhanded schemes will not be her only obstacle. Malaysia and Roslyn, two very single women who cross paths with Terrence in his time of despair, both believe that he is also their blessing from God. They have their own tricks up their sleeves to keep him all to themselves."--

Rachel Hendricks' picture perfect world is shattered when her fiancâe, Erickk Martin, decides he really does not want to be a father and she meets a mysterious stranger, Saxon Carmichael, who always wanted children.