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Terrence James is back. He has gone on with his life, feeling no remorse for committing murder. However, someone seems determined to make him pay for his sins.His relationship with his mother is stronger than ever since she has overcome her drug addiction. But his situation with Tenesha is like a rollercoaster ride. When her son's father returns home from doing a prison stint, the two butt heads. Terrence cares about Tenesha, but he is not in love with her and makes the decision to end the relationship. Trying to hold on can cause more harm than good for both of them.Getting involved in alterations with Tenesha's baby daddy is the least of Terrence's worries. Someone does a drive-by shooting on him and then his dead uncle's belongings suddenly show up. Is his mind playing tricks on him or is Frank still alive and trying to kill him?

A secretary calls a 1-900 number from her office phone and gets caught by the maintenance man pleasuring herself; A cucumber intended to be used for sandwiches becomes a sex toy; From behind the curtains, a woman secretly spies another woman getting carried away as she sunbathes and reads a steamy sex novel....and more.

Toby Shaquil Byrts has left the drug game behind him. Now a successful business owner of Top2Bottom Detailing, he has no plans to delve back into his old lifestyle. But sometimes demons from the past can come back to haunt us. Even though our desire may be to run and hide, the best course of action is to face them head-on and deal with them. A person harboring a deep grudge has evil intentions and vows to make Toby pay for ruining his life. Toby can watch everything he s worked so hard for be destroyed, or he can revert back to Big Tobe and gain it all back. But, along with Big Tobe comes retribution.

Troy Anderson is the self-proclaimed Mr. G-Spot because he knows how to make a woman reach the ultimate mind-blowing orgasm. Since his divorce, he's been in-between the sheets with woman after woman, never really forming a connection with any of them. Because of his ability to make them "e;rain"e; in the bedroom, some of these women shower him with expensive gifts ranging from jewelry, to fancy clothes, to expensive automobiles. Along with these gifts comes a load of problems.Troy is reacquainted with his high school sweetheart and first love, Nicole Wilkerson. Even though she is engaged to be married, Nicole is reeled in when she decides to sleep with him one last time before she ties the knot. That "e;one time"e; turns into a full-fledged affair. Neither of them knows how to deal with the past emotions that resurface. After sleeping with Troy again, Nicole questions whether she's really ready to get married or if she's just settling. Troy begins to reflect back on the women he's used and wonders if any of them deserved to be treated so callously.What will happen when Mr. G-Spot encounters a woman scorned, and will he be able to escape the wrath of a vengeful husband?

Joshua "e;Dream"e; Parker has built his life on carefully guarded secrets. But when his path crosses with Chancy Witherspoon, his hidden truths are at risk of exposure. As Chancy's romantic interest intensifies, Joshua is forced to navigate the fallout of rejection and the lengths he'll go to protect his image.Stacia Watkins-Murray returns to her mother's house, seeking refuge after an abusive marriage. With her six-year-old twins in tow, she finds herself under the harsh control of Grace Watkins—a woman whose 'grace' is anything but compassionate. Pushed to the edge by her mother's wrath, Stacia faces a powerful choice: how far will she go to break free?In Unpretty Secrets, bonds will be tested and facades shattered. Which truths will come to light—and which will remain hidden?

Jimmy Baxter has a shameful family secret. His father has a drinking problem that's getting out of hand. He tries to ignore his dysfunctional home life, but finds it impossible to do when his mother keeps ending up with unexplained bruises and broken bones. It all ends in an explosive confrontation that lands both father and son in the hospital. A son must confess in order to save his mother, but does he have the heart to betray his father?Jessica Pritchard is too embarrassed to invite any friends over because of her alcoholic mother. Since the death of her husband, Michele Pritchard has buried her grief and pain at the bottom of a bottle. Jessica is left to take care of her younger sibling and handle all the responsibilities her mom can't cope with. One night, Michele is attacked while leaving the bar, and she's too drunk to fend off the culprit. Will the excessive drinking leave her two daughters motherless?

When Pastor Gregory Dunbar takes over the church and renames it Bullet Proof Baptist, he has the parishioners eating out of his hands. Unbeknownst to them those hands are really the deceptive paws of a wolf in sheep's clothing.Gregory Dunbar could care less about saving souls. He's wanted for a double homicide, but this wolf in the pulpit is determined to never get caught!

Sometimes, life doesn't deliver a happily ever after…In Pipe Dreams two urban youth get pulled into the drug game. One leaves it alone forever, but the other is lured back because of the fast money and material possessions that seem to come so easily. In this story, you will witness how the greed for money will sever a friendship and see how fast pipe dreams quickly turn into nightmares.

Jolene Porter has grown up all her life missing the love of a father. Her mother, Jean Porter, is an abusive alcoholic who doesn't let her forget: "e;Your daddy has never loved you."e; Out of the blue, a strange man visits and tells Jolene he's her father. He swears he never knew she existed because of Jean's lies. He'd like to make amends and be the father she never had. Will Jolene believe him or will she continue to be poisoned by her mother's lies?

A young teen tries to honor his mother's dying request and get to know his absentee father. Can he forgive a man who was never there, whose absence made him feel insignificant for most of his life?

Evelyn Williams has always been overweight. Even now, she still has a problem keeping the weight off. When she decides to take pole dancing for fitness, she never expects a man to train her.Evelyn's instructor is Terrell Wertz. Terrell is gorgeous and fit. It's obvious that he's out of Evelyn's league. Furthermore, he probably wouldn't even look twice at a big chick like her, which makes her even more determined to lose the extra pounds.Terrell is enticed by the pretty-faced, thick chick he has to train. He can tell she has a low self-esteem and probably thinks guys like him wouldn't go for girls like her. She couldn't be more wrong. He wasn't always drop-dead gorgeous and muscular. Can he teach Evelyn about loving herself even at her current size?

New York Times bestselling author, Edmond Thompson, has a reputation for being arrogant and cocky. Even on his worst day, he has nothing on new-to-the-scene, independent author, Donté Hardy.Fresh out of prison, Donté has taken the literary industry by storm. He's a known internet bully, pulling strings to make sure he and his authors' titles remain at the top.Edmond can't stand the fact that Donté, a snarky "e;Facebook author,"e; hasn't put in the same amount of work he has over the years. He doesn't deserve his newfound prestige.Donté feels that Edmond is just jealous and needs to throw in the towel on writing because his book sales have sunk like the Titanic.Both authors find themselves on Writers Island. There, they will be in seclusion for thirty days writing a full-length novel to present to their agent. If the book is accepted, they will receive a six-figure deal with a major publishing company. The deal will put Edmond back on the top and keep Donté from returning to prison.The men are dismayed upon learning they will have to write together. Will they be able to put their egos aside and come up with a best-seller or will stubborn pride cause them both to fail?

Green is the color of envy!Dominique Green has enticed her way to the top of the corporate ladder at Troutman Mutual Funds & Investment Company. She's beautiful, savvy and seductive. She'll let nothing block her path to success. If she has to step on the toes of catty female co-workers or bruise some male egos, so be it. It's all about Dominique.When the untimely death of the CEO leaves the company in turmoil, Arvind Thompson steps in to take over. He is anything but your average smooth talking, suit wearing player. He's a man with integrity. He can't stand the fact that Dominique didn't work hard for what she has. He devises a plan to teach her a lesson she'll never forget. In the scheme of things, Arvind winds up getting more than he can handle. When his true intentions are revealed, Dominique is forced to make a crucial decision. Will she end up uncrossing her legs for the wrong man?

After enduring years of abuse, Beth runs away. With someone else's identity, she begins a new life. No matter where she runs, heartache, pain and tragedy seems to follow. She ends up right back where it all started; face-to-face with the ones who nearly destroyed her. Will she find the strength to confront them or the courage to forgive?

Inexperienced, sweet, flower boutique owner, Panzina Wilson thinks she has nothing in common with snobbish, arrogant fashion designer, Trevor Grant. For her it's a case of dislike at first sight the day he enters her shop.Tragedy throws the two of them together. Trevor helps Panzina through a time of grief and uncertainty and saves her flower boutique from foreclosure...

School is out and thirteen-year-old Sequoia Denise Washington is bored already. She thinks it's going to be another uneventful summer; one that consists of battling with her mother or being in the shadows of her oldest sisters, Desiree and LaToria. Then she meets the coolest person ever- Brandon. Brandon is fifteen, Korean, and the most exciting boy she's ever met. She befriends him even though she knows her mother wouldn't approve.She's having a great summer until LaToria ups and quits her job at the Times to dance in a bikini bar. Her mother finds out about Brandon and forbids her to see him again. Next, Desiree shocks them with a secret, one with devastating consequences. Suddenly, her whole world is spinning out of control.When will her family stop treating her like she's just a little kid? How will she handle the news that Brandon has to move? Can she bond with the father she has never met? How will she ever cope with losing a family member?

For middle school teacher, Greta Stevenson, and principal, Austin Johnson, an evening of doing laundry turns into pleasure and chaos. When Greta bends over to take her clothes out of the washing machine, unknown to her, Austin is checking out her assets. When he makes a comment about her red thong, she blushes in embarrassment, but secretly, she's turned on. The more she thinks about Austin, the hotter she gets. When her hormones betray her, she finds herself in an uncompromising position on top of a washing machine. While in the throes of passion, they have no idea they're being caught on tape.It's just their luck that the videotape falls into the wrong hands. Another teacher, Larry Newsome, uses it to blackmail them. He's had a thing for Greta for a while and tries to use the tape as leverage. Austin and Greta devise a plan to get the infamous videotape back. When Larry is confronted by Austin and a dangerous woman from his past, will the situation spin out of control?

Shae Byrts is the undeniable star of her neighborhood, a self-proclaimed "e;Project Queen"e; known for her striking beauty and charisma. She knows how to use her looks to her advantage, but beneath the surface lies a desperate desire to escape her turbulent life.Determined to break free from her abusive mother and the suffocating confines of poverty, Shae believes she's found her ticket out when she starts dating a notorious drug dealer. But as she delves deeper into this dangerous world, she quickly learns that the allure of wealth and luxury comes at a steep cost.In a life marked by blood, betrayal, and heartache, Shae discovers that beauty is only skin deep—and that the journey to becoming a true queen is filled with challenges. Will she find the strength to rise above the chaos, or will she be consumed by the very lifestyle she thought would save her?

Avia Johnson feels like the most hated and talked about woman in the office. Just because she'd been promoted while dating the former boss, didn't mean she'd slept her way to the top. No one knows the price she had to pay for making that mistake. She vows to never again let another man get close to her heart.She's doing a great job of keep up walls until Nathaniel Brockington storms into her office, upset because she refuses to meet with him a half an hour early. The sparks fly, and the two exchange a few choice words. Unfortunately, Nathaniel happens to be the boss's nephew.

Fifteen year old LaVontae Bryant has a wall up. He doesn't let anyone get close to him for fear they'll read what's written on his soul. He can't communicate with his father, and he resents his mother because she deserted him.Clayton Anderson has been deemed the class comedian. His home life isn't anything to laugh about. He daydreams about the day he'll turn sixteen because he plans to change things. He struggles to forgive his alcoholic mother for abusing him every time she's drunk. One day, he decides he's had enough.LaVontae and Clayton attend the same school, but they are anything but friends. LaVontae wishes Clayton would drop off the face of the earth. Clayton thinks LaVontae is just plain weird. When the two discover they're both helping Mr. Thatcher, an elderly neighbor, they decide to call a truce. Both boys have unseen wounds that need to be healed. Will they be able to help one another?

Twelve year old Jaileesa Johnson is not thrilled about having to share her room with her cousin, Lenore. She knows nothing about her cousin from Detroit and wants to keep it that way. However, Big Mama tells her she has to be nice to Lenore, so she's trying her best to obey. Lenore doesn't make it easy because she's sullen, moody and withdrawn...and she keeps locking Jaileesa out of her own room!Is there any way at all that Jaileesa can end up liking her cousin, Lenore?