My Hood King Gave Me A Love Like No Other

How can the one man you’ve loved for many years and only fallen deeper for, over a short period of time, be engaged to somebody else? Indira Porter is shocked to find out that Bakari has been engaged for a year. And to be told by the very woman he proposed to, is even more devastating for her. Now that the truth is finally brought to the light, Indira wants absolutely nothing to do with him. But wants and needs are two very different things. And with the way Mr. Marshall has quickly learned to make love to all parts of her body, staying away from him is about to be the biggest challenge of her life. Especially when she knows that despite him keeping such a big secret from her, he’s the only man she still truly wants. However, when Javon makes a bold statement that solidifies his love and commitment to her, Indira starts to realize that staying well away from Bakari Marshall is the only option to choose. Bakari Marshall never would have imagined being in his current predicament. With his fiancée back in town and the woman he loves trying to stay far away from him, Bakari finds himself juggling two women. One woman who he’s only with for the sake of his parents and the other woman who he refuses to be without. For the first time ever, Bakari’s love life begins to spiral out of control, but not only does his love life spiral, his tight bond with his sister, Tokyo, spirals uncontrollably once he learns who she’s been messing with, an old enemy who Bakari despises with all his heart and soul. When he gives Tokyo an ultimatum to choose the right side, her decision pushes them to a point that they’ve never been before. With secrets still lurking deep in the shadows, lines are about to be crossed, and lives will never ever be the same. Battles are about to be lost, but who is strong enough to win the war?

For Indira Porter, falling in love with Mr. Bakari Marshall brought her the greatest euphoria like no other. However, now that he’s put an end to their relationship, she would be lying if she said that it didn’t hurt her in the worst way. To make matters even worse, Indira has discovered that she is now pregnant. Now she is left confused, not knowing if her pregnancy belongs to the man she is irrevocably in love with or her fiancé. And now that she’s been informed about Javon’s infidelity, Indira is only sent down a spiraling dark path. How will she be able to overcome this storm? Bakari Marshall gave Indira an ultimatum. It was either him or her fiancé, and when she fails to do what he asks, Bakari decides to cut her off completely, cutting a piece of his heart away with her. Determined to stay focused on himself and family only, Bakari does exactly that until a whirlwind comes flying into his path, and he finds out that his sister has failed to do the one task she promised to do: kill their new common enemy, Adonis Reid. Bakari is forced to take matters into his own hands and deal with the one person who he despises more than anything. But will his plans prevail, or will someone get in his way? In the explosive finale to My Hood King Gave Me A Love Like No Other, loyalty will be tested, hearts will be broken, and everyone will have an unforgettable journey like no other.

They’ve secretly been in love with each other from their very first encounter but convinced themselves that they mean nothing to one another. Until one unexpected night, four days before her wedding to another man, changes everything... Indira Porter has always been a survivor. After a tragic event sets her whole life in a completely new direction, the only person she knows she can trust is herself - and Javon, her boyfriend. The pair are in love or... so it seems. In her mind, their love is real and secure enough to withstand the hardships of life. With their wedding just days away, Indira convinces herself that marrying Javon is the best thing to do despite his imperfections. However, the big lesson Indira is about to learn, is the difference between a boy who exploits her and a man who truly cherishes her. Bakari Marshall: a man that many love and many love to hate. His attractive looks, irresistible smile and intelligence doesn’t take away from the ruthless, dominant individual he is. Being the only son of his parents, meant that Bakari had to step up and be the protector of his entire family: his mother, father and two crazy ass sisters who he would die for in a heartbeat. Grinding his way to the top meant that he could become the respected, feared and envied man he is today. Falling in love was never part of his game plan and if he did fall in love, he certainly didn’t expect it to be with a beauty such as Indira. Someone that he believed was just a childhood acquaintance and someone who didn’t care for his existence. Indira’s been acquainted to the quiet, humble and no-nonsense side of Mr. Marshall before, but she’s about to become well acquainted with the private, unusual side of him. The side that takes her to indescribable euphoria. The romance between Bakari and Indira consumes them both, becoming intense and too passionate for either party to resist. Despite all the odds saying they can’t be together, Bakari makes it clear to Indira that she alone is who he wants. And the word ‘no’ just happens to not be in his vocabulary. Can Indira allow herself to be with the one man that she’s convinced herself for so long is just a product of her past? Or will her loyalty to her so-called fiancé stop her from beginning a new chapter with an infamous yet charming hood king? With secrets lurking in every corner... will Indira be able to trust herself or even anyone at all? In My Hood King Gave Me A Love Like No Other... love will certainly endure but who is strong enough to win the war?

When Tokyo Marshall and Adonis Reid first crossed paths, sparks undeniably flew. Their connection was instant and a dream come true for Tokyo, until it suddenly became her very worst nightmare. Finding out Adonis’s true colors and intentions made her realize that he was nothing but a wolf in sheep’s clothing. But when Adonis does the unexpected and saves her life by eliminating a major threat, Tokyo’s love for him refuses to die. Now with their differences pushed to the side, Tokyo and Adonis are willing to start afresh and mend their broken past. With an open mind and open heart, Tokyo heads to Adonis’s hometown, Dallas, the city he rules with an iron fist. Far away from home but smitten for one man only, Tokyo is going to learn exactly who Adonis truly is and all the drama that comes with him. Adonis is known to the streets of Dallas as the infamous ‘AD’ and the number one man you don’t want to get on the wrong side of. He’s one of the finest caliber of men Dallas has to offer and has an endless line of chicks willing to be at his beck and call any day and anytime... One particular chick has had Adonis once before and isn’t planning on letting him go so soon. She still wants him all to herself, regardless of the new woman in his life. So is Adonis really going to be tied down to one woman for the rest of his days as a Dallas king? And is Tokyo willing to love him for who he really is, flaws and all? Or will she be led astray by her own inner demons?

Unbeknownst to The Howard Men, Athena White is the snake in the grass that lives among them. The mastermind behind all the terrible things happening to them, the wolf in sheep’s clothing, the woman that they believe is undoubtedly and irrevocably in love with Keon Howard. Unfortunately, the Howards are still unaware of her evil crimes because the person who has the power to expose her secretive ways, has now vanished. Kalmon Howard is left distraught at the fact that the love of his life is now missing. Knowing that the man he never saw as a threat is responsible for Azia’s whereabouts being unknown, has Kalmon out for blood. His only priority is returning Azia back home, safe and in his arms. With his brother and cousin right by his side, Kalmon focuses on finding Azia and dealing with Nahmir once and for all. In addition to finding and returning Azia home, the Howards still have their own personal turmoil and drama to deal with. Kalmon Howard made the biggest mistake of pushing Azia away and now has to deal with the consequences of his actions. Will he ever find Azia, or has he really lost her forever? Can the heart he once secured even be his again? Keon Howard has fallen in love with a woman who is his baby mama’s sister. A woman he had no business falling in love with in the first place. Can he convince Iman that they’re really meant to be despite their complicated situation, or is this the end of them before they could even fully start? Jahmai Howard never in a million years thought that being in a relationship was in his playing cards but the new hand he’s dealt, crossing paths with Nova, Jahmai is undeniably attracted to her. But being attracted to her and being ready for a relationship are two very different things. Is Jahmai truly ready to settle down, or will his player ways get the best of him? This journey is finally coming to an end and everyone has many trials and tribulations to overcome. Will they all be able to stand the tests of time and make it out strong? Or will they all crumble and fall in this thrilling tale of love?

Love was never on the agenda for Azia Price. She was too focused on building her career, putting it way above love and even herself. Landing an unexpected job at a top marketing firm was a dream come true. And now that a major opportunity for her to become partner pops up, the ambitious beauty is determined to land the new job role. Until everything starts spiraling uncontrollably once her boss’s son, a man too good looking to be true, crashes into her world, threatening everything she has worked so hard to build...by snatching her new dream job. Kalmon Howard is a man who is no stranger to success. Ruling the streets and making endless amounts of cash are just two of the many accomplishments of this sexy, yet ruthless businessman. Never being one to shy away from the sword, Kalmon does anything to protect his family and empire. And those that try to cross him, always wish they hadn’t. After his last headache dealing with his ex, love is the last thing on Kalmon’s mind. He’s more concerned with diving into new business ventures and he sets his sights on the one company he helped build from the ground up. He never had an issue earning respect from anyone...until Azia Price stepped into his life. Like a bee to honey, Azia is drawn to Kalmon and despite her mind convincing her to stay away from this bold stranger, their hold on each other is too powerful. But while the pair become more acquainted, hidden truths start crawling out from every direction. Neither Kalmon nor Azia could have imagined how connected they would become or realize how connected their lives truly are. But they’re surely about to find out and life will never be the same again. Passion and desire fill the pages of this love tale but most of all, deceit. Kalmon secures Azia’s heart but will he also be the person who ultimately breaks it?

When Tokyo Marshall and Adonis Reid first crossed paths, sparks undeniably flew. Their connection was instant and a dream come true for Tokyo, until it suddenly became her very worst nightmare. Finding out Adonis's true colors and intentions made her realize that he was nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing. But when Adonis does the unexpected and saves her life by eliminating a major threat, Tokyo's love for him refuses to die. Now with their differences pushed to the side, Tokyo and Adonis are willing to start afresh and mend their broken past. With an open mind and open heart, Tokyo heads to Adonis's hometown, Dallas, the city he rules with an iron fist. Far away from home but smitten for one man only, Tokyo is going to learn exactly who Adonis truly is and all the drama that comes with him. Adonis is known to the streets of Dallas as the infamous 'AD' and the number one man you don't want to get on the wrong side of. He's one of the finest caliber of men Dallas has to offer and has an endless line of chicks willing to be at his beck and call any day and anytime... One particular chick has had Adonis once before and isn't planning on letting him go so soon. She still wants him all to herself, regardless of the new woman in his life. So is Adonis really going to be tied down to one woman for the rest of his days as a Dallas king? And is Tokyo willing to love him for who he really is, flaws and all? Or will she be led astray by her own inner demons? *RE-RELEASE*

Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.