Showing results by publisher "Recorded Books" in Urban

Kalani Willis suffered a tragedy at the age of sixteen when her mother was murdered by Stefan, who was her stepfather. One day, something traumatic happened to Kalani that was beyond her control. She turned to food and depression as a coping mechanism, which also made her gain a lot of weight. Everyday she’d hear the insults thrown at her, but eventually learned that even though the tongue was a mighty sword, hateful words could only make her stronger. Kilo Redmond was the man of every woman’s dream, yet he refused to settle down or stay monogamous.

Santana Morelli Jr. also known as Tana, was ruthless, a maniac, arrogant and most of all, he was feared by everyone. When a tragedy strikes within the family, Tana will stop at nothing to catch the person responsible. In the midst of hunting his prey, Tana starts to destroy everything in his path, which causes a chain reaction with the people he loves. Reina found herself in a bad situation when it came to her ex boyfriend. He wasn’t what she expected and unfortunately, his downfall didn’t come without a price to Reina.

Glimmer Delacroix finds herself a runaway bride after Trick deemed her as payment for a street debt her father owed. The last place she expected to find herself was in the arms of people who once loved her like family. The Vicious Kings are a quiet force in the streets. Everyone knows who they are, but nobody can quite comprehend how dangerous they are. Gideon Dayne is second in command of the infamous motorcycle club, and when Glimmer shows up on their front lawn, he makes a vow to himself to protect her.

Grief and heartbreak can cause anyone to go into depression. Kenzlee Wilson saw that happening to her. On top of trying to pick up the pieces of her life, she gets acquainted with her gym’s owner, Nashton Sims. Nash comes into Kenzlee’s life and moves things around like a real man should. Soon, Kenzlee feels free and knows that her life has changed for the better. How will Kenzlee handle the new changes that occur? Will she meet it head on, or will problems around her cause her to fumble?

Jacob Mills was a successful businessman who wore his heart on his sleeve. No matter what the women did, he found a way to make excuses on why he should remain with the specific woman. However, he meets someone who fell in love with him but didn’t quite know how to love him. Find out what happens when he has had enough of being the good guy and does what’s best for him. Kierra was taught by her grandmother at a young age that women needed to instill fear in her man at all times. It was a way to make sure he never cheated and that no woman would ever want him.

Graham Diggs spent his adult life chasing criminals. His dedication to his career as a police officer didn’t allow him time to follow his passion, nor did it give him the freedom to explore serious relationships. At forty-three, he’s unexpectedly retired and unfortunately single. After years of being miles away from home, he moves back to his hometown, Black Elm, CA, to be close to his family. As he settles into his modest home, his beautiful neighbor from across the street catches his eye. It only takes one conversation for him to claim her as his future wife.

When Gisselle Daniels, a young architect, moves to the small town of Goodwin Grove to escape the chaos of city life, the last thing she expects is to get caught in the middle of a fire. Rescued by the brooding and heroic Lieutenant Liam Crawford, she's drawn to his commanding presence and the quiet pain in his eyes. Liam has dedicated his life to protecting others, but the tragic loss of a team member years ago has left him with a guarded heart.

A Practice Wife is defined as; a woman who a man dates right before he settles down with someone else, and Misha London has had three exes, who within months of breaking up with her, got married. Misha, the only daughter of religious parents, cleaned up Carson Rivers for two years, improving him from head to toe, forgiving his bad sides and focusing on his good sides. And just like two of her former boyfriends, Carson is getting married. But instead of getting married within a year or even a month of breaking up, Carson is getting married the very next day, and Misha finds out on Facebook.

VJ found the woman of his dreams; unfortunately, they’re both attached to someone else. He realizes Armonie is where his heart lies and decides to end his relationship with Mecca. He informs Monie that’s its her he wants but something bad happens to her in front of his eyes. At the same time, Mecca decides if she can’t have him, no one will. Monie wakes up from the attack and finds out some news she never expected to hear. All she wants to do is call VJ and let him know she’s alright but no one tells her where he is. Sadly, she finds out and the hurt is overwhelming.

In a dog-eat-dog world, it is best that Boltin “Bolt” Abloy stay on his leash. He’s a man who doesn’t play nice with many, but many want to play. From a strong lineage of country boys, he thrives in his small town of Clover, South Carolina. When P’Nee Anderson pops back up in town, Bolt feels the need to pull against his leash. She just wants to live her quiet, unbothered life free of drama and heartache. Will his off the leash behavior scare P’Nee, or will it be just enough to get her ready to walk that dog?

Spanning six decades of the 1800s, this mesmerizing story is a fictional biography of Marie Laveau - one of the most haunting characters in New Orleans’ history. Part of a long line of voodoo priestesses and healers, Marie tells of the mystery, passion, and violence that pattern her life. Like her grandmother, Marie sees visions from an early age. She never knew her mother, who practiced a spiritualism so potent she was murdered by those who feared her.

Vegas Duncan's release from prison is right on time for his older brother Junior's engagement to the voluptuous Sonya Brown. Unfortunately Junior's attempt at happiness comes to a screeching halt when Sonya's husband, the mysterious Brother X, and his army of Muslim hit men declare war on the Duncan clan. Duncan family patriarch LC Duncan has gone up against many foes in his time.

Lila Mae Watson - the first black female inspector in the world's tallest city - has the highest performance rating of anyone in the Department of Elevator Inspectors. This upsets her superiors, because Lila is an Intuitionist: she inspects elevators simply by the feelings she gets riding in them. When a brand new elevator crashes, Lila becomes caught in the conflict between her Intuitionist methods and the beliefs of the power-holding Empiricists.

The day Lisara Compton caught her husband in a rather compromising position changed her life in a way neither she nor her sons ever saw coming. Realizing too late that divorcing him would cause a domino effect of turmoil, she is now forced into an uncomfortable life that she can't seem to stay afloat in. With her eldest son acting out and a nonexistent ex-husband, Lisara feels things can't get any worse. That's until her ex betrays her and their son in a way that leaves her in need like never before. It seems she just can't catch a break, until she meets him.

Yolani Ian has always been one of God's favorites when it came to her professional endeavors, but the same cannot be said when it comes to love. It seems like every man she runs across is either threatened by her success, jealous of it, or cannot deal with such a hectic schedule. But whatever their reasoning, they all seem to resort to being unfaithful. Coupled with the fact that she is battling an undiagnosed and debilitating condition that most men find burdensome, the songstress begins to believe that true love just isn't in the cards for her.

Damar Scott is a man with everything to lose—and even more to hide. To the world, he’s a devoted husband and father, but behind closed doors, he’s keeping an explosive secret: an affair that ends in tragedy. Now, he’s desperate to erase the evidence, bury the truth, and preserve the illusion of a perfect life … no matter the cost.

Agent Richard Chance is on a relentless mission to avenge his partner's murder by bringing down master counterfeiter Eric Masters. As Chance delves into the dangerous underworld of Los Angeles, he faces a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where every move could be his last.

Mitchell Crawford always wished, hoped, and dreamed for a RUFFNECK—a hiphop-lovin', street-struttin', cool posin', crazy crotch-grabbin' brotha. And he finally finds one in Raheim Rivers, who is a vision of lust: six feet tall and 215 pounds of mocha-chocolate muscle. Mitchell knows Raheim will take him for a walk on the wild side, especially between the sheets. But he doesn't count on getting behind Raheim's mask—and finding someone he can love.

Ghost and the crew are back with a whole new world of issues. While the streets are calm, their home lives are far from that. Free is carrying their son and Ghost is over the moon with the pregnancy. This is his second chance to parent and become one with Free. While they’re preparing for the birth of their son, a curveball comes out of thin air and rocks the foundation of their home. How will Free and Ghost get through this? Will she stand tall and be everything that her man needs her to be? Or will she flee again like she did all those years ago?

While most young people are just getting their footing in life, 24-year-old Bryshon "Boogie" Tolliver is already being groomed to be a boss by his father, Barry Tolliver. At first, he's not so sure he wants to take his father's place in the family business. He has dreams of being the most prominent chef in New York. However, things change when Barry is murdered in cold blood and everything he built is left at Boogie's feet. Gone are those chef dreams, replaced with a new resolve to prove himself worthy of upholding his father's legacy.