When A Gangsta Loves You

Friends since the sandbox, Ja'Laii and LaMya both grew up suffering from abuse from the ones who were supposed to love and protect them. Traevion and Trahmir were raised by their uncle who showed them no love whatsoever. The lack of love turned into a source of motivation as they soon took over the mid-west. Ja'Laii and LaMya both are looking for a way out of life, will the Holden brothers be an escape or another source of pain? Is it too late to change how they look at life ? Find out what happens When A Gangsta Loves You

After being rescued from a failed suicide attempt and finding love with the Holden brothers, they were finally experiencing a high like none other. That all came crashing down when LaMya finds out the man she considers her soulmate has a secret he has been keeping. At the same time, she gets life changing news. With Ja'Laii missing, she has no one to talk to about it. Traevion has been painting the city red trying to figure out who kidnapped his woman. He refuses to rest until she is brought home and the person responsible pays the ultimate price. In the midst of all this drama, Traevion finds a new realtor and even though he plans to keep it strictly professional, he can't deny the attraction he feels whenever she is around. Will Trahmir's secret be too much for LaMya or will love be enough to make her stay and fix her relationship? Who is responsible for kidnapping Ja'Laii, and will they return her unharmed? Will her absence allow a new woman to come in and steal her man?

Angel Harrington had always been unfazed by her title as the one and only daughter of Atlanta’s most notorious drug mogul. She was taught to keep her head in the books, but her daddy never mentioned anything about her heart. The moment she met Saint Phillips, her life changed forever. After all, he was just a knuckle-headed corner boy with no business being her suitor. Unbeknownst to her father, she had a fetish for bad boys with reckless intent. Fast forward into adulthood and one massive heartbreak later, Angel finds herself returning to her hometown to face the ashes of her past. Returning to Atlanta means returning to the chapter of her love story with Saint she can only hope stays closed. Not only is Saint Phillips the successor of Angel’s father’s multi-million-dollar business, he is also the co-owner of King’s Playhouse, Atlanta’s most popular strip club. His lifestyle brings status, influence and power, and yet his heart still has a void that no amount of money can fix. He has the life most men would kill for, and the only thing that can make him walk away from it all walks into his club and back into his life after seven long years. The more time Angel and Saint spend around each other, the more they realize the old flames between them had never been extinguished. She’s ready to risk it all for him as long as he promises to give up his spot in the game. When an unexpected enemy makes a play for Saint’s crown, he’ll have to rely on his power to settle a brewing street war, all while trying to win back the heart of the only woman he’s ever truly loved. Will Angel’s love be enough to help him walk away with from the street life for good?

The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, the era of gangster rap is one that fascinates music junkies and remains at the forefront of pop culture. Filled with interviews with key players such as Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and dozens more, as well as sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, and more, The History of Gangster Rap is the be-all-end-all book that contextualizes the importance of gangster rap as a cultural phenomenon.

Caleek Simms has everything going for himself. He had money, the perfect woman and what he considered the perfect life. One would assume he’d be happy, but it was far from the truth because the woman he really wanted, he couldn’t have. That is until someone took away his longtime love and placed his true love in front of him. However; the past never seems to stay there and when it starts to resurface will he be able to handle the truth? Yariah Perry grew up in a two-parent household, but behind closed doors, it wasn’t the picture perfect family one would think. Having an alcoholic mother who was abusive to her and her father took a toll on her. No matter how much love she gave her mother, it never seemed to be good enough. Lo and behold her knight and shining armor came around, lifted her spirits and made her believe she could be loved. Unfortunately; just as the two of them make things official, they’re hit with a bombshell that will question everything they’ve felt for one another. Find out if they can keep their Gangsta Luv going or is it best to let it go.

Now that Tasheem had found out her son may be alive, she will stop at nothing to find the truth, even if it means teaming up with the person who hates her the most. After hearing Lori admit to setting up the ambush with her cousin, Tone, Yariah decides she’s heard enough and takes matters into her own hands. Unfortunately, it’s at a high cost, and Caleek will do anything possible to save her. With Tarshay still out there, Bongi decides to stay away from Aphrodite, hoping to keep his ex from causing any more harm. However, with him and Ro in a fresh relationship, they couldn’t be away from each other too long. The time will come for Bongi to confront Tarshay, but at what cost? Will she learn to respect his life, or will he have to take hers? Amara is forced to make a decision when it comes to her marriage. Not knowing what to do, she tried her best to stay away, but Cazi isn’t giving her the time she needs. The situation is devastating, yet she has to make a choice. In the final installment, will these couples make it, or will one, if not all, go their separate ways to avoid any more drama?

The Saga Continues from critically acclaimed author, Leo Sullivan, it's the long awaited Essence Best Seller, A Gangsta's Chick 3. When self-made gangsta and millionaire , Jack Lemon, finds himself desperately to get out of Cuba, he encounters some of the most ruthless foes he's ever faced. Deeply amid the original Cuban thugs, Jack races against time to get state side and save Gina. Will he make it? Or is he finally too late. Once again, Gina finds herself in the mix of mayhem and murder. Except this time, it's a deadly plot ...... designed to bring her down.

When times get hard, the ones who survive are the realest of them all. Gina Thomas is a gangsta's chick, down for whatever. Even after her man, Jack Lemon, is sent to prison, Gina does what she has to do for herself and her man. When Jack wins his appeal, vengeance is no longer just for the lord. Follow Gina as she rides out for her man, and shows how a real Gangsta's Chick gets down.