Bøker av Kia Jones

"Girl, if I was you, I'd be plotting every move to reclaim my king."That's the conversation everyone's handing Cynne, but let's be honest, fighting over a man has it's ups and downs. Especially if he's not one hundred percent yours. Larenz, he's still got that fire, that love burning inside, but it's buried deep. His empire, both in the streets and under the hoods of cars, is booming, making him untouchable and his heart, a fortress. Love seems like a luxury he can't afford right now. With a team of females, including the mothers of his kids, all vying for a piece of him, Larenz is playing it cool, guarding what's left of his heart. Cynne's reality hit hard; her man didn't just move on, he intertwined his life with her fiercest rival, blending their families in a way that's hard to swallow. She knows too well that pain transforms people, sealing off parts of their heart you used to know by heart. She's ready to tread the path of forgiveness, echoing the grace Larenz once showed. Fighting for Larenz's heart is a challenge she's geared up for, but tangling with his other baby mama's chaos? That's testing Cynne's resolve like never before, all while she's on her own journey of self-improvement. The first book left jaws on the floor with the revelation of Cynne's sudden lock-up. Now, in this sequel, we're diving headfirst into the storm that secret unleashed, proving the aftermath is a hurricane compared to the initial shockwave.Girl, if I was you, I'd be saying, "This is the drama I live for." If you're FAN of African American romance, cheating husbands, rich Alpha men and billionaire second chance love stories. This one is for you.

Oh, so he cheated cheated? Girl, If I Was You...Wait! You went through his phone and saw WHAT? Girl, If I Was You...His other baby mama showed up at your work saying she's pregnant again? Girl, If I Was You... We all know that friend who's quick to say what they'd do in any situation. And let's be real, we've all been that friend at some point. Cynne Monroe's life got turned upside down when she started listening to the opinions of her friends and family a bit too much. After years with her child's father, she decided to follow their advice, making choices that ended up hurting the one who loved her most. She thought she'd find something better, but life had other plans. Karma has a way of coming back around, and for Cynne, it came back with a vengeance. Larenz is a man who knows patience and determination. When he sets his mind on something, he's all in. Life hasn't been easy, but he's always believed things would get better. His love for Cynne never wavered, even when everything else was uncertain. He believed that if he could get everything else in line, she would come back to him. His love was stronger than any challenge, until one day, he had to start looking out for himself. Cynne was always looking for something more, not realizing what she had right in front of her. By the time she sees the truth, it might be too late. Will Larenz give her another chance, or has he moved past her way of thinking?

In this heart-stopping finale, we dive deep into a world where love and betrayal are real as it gets. Adiya has finally tasted that once-in-a-lifetime kind of love, but now she's battling her biggest enemy - herself. It's a raw look at how sometimes the hardest thing in love is just believing you deserve it.Luna, the man with a heart as big as his dreams, is dealing with a backstabbing that hit him where it hurts most. But trust, he ain't letting that break him. He's keeping it 100, juggling his hustle in the streets and keeping his relationships tight, whether it's with his crew, his fam, or his girl.Then there's Ginger, caught up in a love story that's straight-up complicated. She's falling hard for the son of the man she took down, and it's a messy kind of passion that's got her questioning everything.Sabrina's out here shining like the rock in her relationship. Times are tough, but she's tougher, sticking by her man through thick and thin. Her story's all about that ride-or-die kind of love.And Karyn? She's finding out that when life hits hard, help can come from the most unexpected places. In her fight against sickness, she's leaning on someone she never thought she would, showing that strength can come in the gentlest forms.As we roll through this finale, it's like everyone's true colors are coming out in the open. We see who's solid to the core and who's just been fronting. It's all about love, loyalty, and living life with all its ups and downs. This story's gonna hit you right in the feels, showing just how deep love can run and how it can pull us through the wildest storms.

If Sway would've taken heed when advised not to toy with the humble beast, Delyle, maybe she wouldn't have ended up in his basement.Sway is the most wanted and most feared in her city. She's sexy, fearless, strong minded, untouchable and all of the things a man wants. Only problem is, no man can handle her. Or so she thought until she poke a sexy beast who shows her just how touchable she really is.Spin, on the other hand, is just as fiery but is all about love. Her only thing is, out of all the men to love, she chose to love the opp. To make matters even worse, the opp, Terry, may or may not have killed her brother.Asha, the level headed friend of the bunch, is stuck in between two brothers-one is a gangsta and the other one is a cop. She soon finds herself making not so level headed decisions.Crystal is stuck on her ex who is currently in love with Spin. With Crystal being a good girl and Spin being chaotic, she has to find a way to get her man back without the hassle of tragedy.In 50 Shades of Hood Love, we get to dig into each shade; as all love is different. In hood love, it's not so patient and not so kind. But it's love and it's getting messy.

Now a mother and girlfriend of a self-made millionaire, Judy should be living her best life. Instead, she's found herself stuck in love with a man who lacks the emotional capacity to love her back. Though tragedy has brought them closer, the same tragedy threatens to break them apart. On top of dealing with an emotionless man, she's also dealing with an old friend who is getting desperate to distribute her own karma. Though Poppa is open to Judy teaching him how to love, the war with his father only allows so much love to be shown. He must be careful with his heart amid the chaos, or everyone he loves will feel the consequences, which is why he's called on the help of an old loyal friend who's just as deadly as he is. Maddy is coming to terms with the fact that she and Poppa will never be again, while Ricardo uses his unusual coping methods to deal with the fact that Nadia may never return home. Nadia has found herself at the mercy of Poppa's evil father. Though she's been taught survival skills, she isn't prepared for anything that lies ahead. As old and new wounds heal and secrets are exposed, everyone will find out who will be there for them when they need them the most.

Adiya lucked up when real love dropped in front of her, leaving her no choice but to pick it up. Now, she wonders if she should put it back. Ultimately, she decides to follow her heart, even if it leads through the valley of the shadow of WTF.Adiya's understanding of "love" shatters right before her eyes when secrets about her relationship with Kaleb come to light. For years, she thought she had a 'good man' until a hidden enemy brought news about this 'good man' that wasn't so good. She feels like she can't handle it all alone, and Giovanni is there to let her know she doesn't have to.Giovanni is dealing with several deaths in the family, and as the strong arm for everyone, he is left with nobody to be there for him. Those cards are usually dealt to a boss, and he understands that. He'd been diabolical and consistent with handling threats to himself and his family, but what's a man to do when the threat is family?In the middle of tragedy, Giovani and Adiya still find the will inside of them to love each other deeply. Though circumstances and envious people want to pull them apart, Giovanni is there to show Adiya that just because he's younger than her, it doesn't mean he can't handle business and protect her like a man.

The smoke seems to have cleared, and Judy has finally gotten what she wanted from Poppa, and that's real, intimate love. She's taking charge of her household and being the strong woman she should be for her family. However, being so prone to the shady shadows that seem to always follow, she believes that if something seems too good to be true, then most likely, it is. Poppa has overcome one of the most severe battles he's ever had to fight and still came out on top. Not only did he beat his grimy and manipulative father at his own game, but he also rid the grass of every other snake that hid inside. Though he's a top tier breadwinner and soldier when it comes to protecting his family and all attached to him, love seems to be the hardest battle of all. Nadia is finally free in all senses of the word. She's free from captivity and free from her husband, but not all is well. She's now face to face with two secrets she's buried for fifteen years-one calls her "mama," and the other is Saw. On top of that, old feelings for her first child's father, Saw, has her in a chokehold that she may not be able to free herself from. Question is, does she want to free herself from it? The pot is boiling as more comes to light, but the love will keep you warm as we dive deeper into When I Needed You The Most 3 and watch it beautifully unfold.

"In the face of love's heartache, a woman's resilience knows no bounds."Adiya, recovering from a devastating betrayal, has found solace and renewed love in the arms of Luna. Their lives seem to be moving in a harmonious direction until an unexpected twist threatens to unravel it all. Luna's ex, Ana, returns to the scene after a successful stint in rehab, leaving Adiya fearful that the past will come back to haunt their present.Luna, still grieving the loss of his brother, cherishes the love and support Adiya provides. He remains indifferent to Ana's return, preoccupied with the mounting danger lurking in the shadows as adversaries seek retribution. As tensions rise both on the streets and at home, Luna is caught between his love for Adiya and the need to protect his family.Meanwhile, Karyn, the mother of Bino's child, and Sabrina, Bino's long-time girlfriend, have set aside their differences for the sake of Bino's daughter. Yet, the core of their tension doesn't stem from jealousy over Bino; they harbor a secret passion for one another.Embark on a turbulent journey through love, loss, and redemption in this gripping hood romance. As the roads grow bumpier, the stakes higher, and the passion more intense, secrets unravel and lives intertwine, proving that in matters of the heart, nothing is ever as it seems.

"I'm a thug, so I love a lil' different."Truer words couldn't have been spoken by a young boss trying to convince an older woman that loving him is a good idea-maybe not a smart one- but a good one. He's twenty-four and lit.He's handsome and charming.He's fresh home from a bid.He's dangerous.His name is Giovanni Madden, and flaws and all, he's every woman's fantasy. Luna came home with one mission: to get back everything he lost- plus way more-while locked away, and he's off to a great start. All it ever took was for him to establish eye contact with a woman, and she was all his. As a boy, that was cool, but he's a man now and is ready for a challenge. He's ready for love. She's thirty-four.She's lonely but not single.She's beautiful and unmarried with no children.She's playing it safe.Her name is Adiya Aku, and she's a walking cliché. Though she's successful in her career, she's always been unsuccessful in love. One man after another came and went, breaking her heart to pieces until no heart was left to break. If you ask her, it's a little too late. The two find themselves seated next to each other on a flight to the same place. Little do they know, the short flight is the beginning of everything. Adiya think's Luna is overly attractive but far too young, with her being ten years his senior. Luna thinks Adiya is just what he needs and doesn't plan to take no for an answer. He's a thug, so he loves a little differently, and maybe that's what Adiya needs.

Judy and Poppa finally figure out what it means to truly love someone. They passed every test sent to destroy and are now navigating toward the "forever thing." With Nadia and her new bundle of joy soon to arrive, things should be blissful for her. Instead, she's wondering how this will ever work with Saw and his complex life. In this finale, everything finally comes to a head. Judy discovers the true meaning of family while Nadia is still coming to terms with the blended family she's soon to have with Saw.

Judy hasn't had the best life. In fact, she's had more heartache than happiness. Working a dead-end job and struggling to make ends meet, living in a constant state of stress was the norm until the night her boss sent her on a last minute food delivery. Poppa, a self-made millionaire, doesn't have the time nor the patience for a love life. His only intent was to sleep with the food delivery girl that night. Never in a million years did he expect to fall in love. After a life-changing event, the two completely different souls have no choice but to coexist. As they try to love each other, a bitter ex-wife and a brewing storm threaten everything. Amid all the turmoil, Poppa will need Judy more than ever. Can Judy be there for him when he needs her the most? Or will karma leave him standing alone?