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Having discovered that the love of her life, KREON, has a mental illness, ODETTE, realizes that it will take all that they have if they're going to defeat the odds and sustain a relationship. Things become even more hectic for the couple when Odette's estranged husband, CARLOS, comes back into town looking to win over the love of his wife and kid. Seeing that his baby momma's boyfriend holds more sway over his loved ones' hearts than he does devastates him. Hurt and angry, Carlos is willing to do anything to get his family back, even if that means killing Kreon. Meanwhile, JAEKWON is feeling the weight on his shoulders from the FEDS to bring them enough information to guarantee Uncle OMAR'S conviction. Will Jaekwon cooperate with Federal agents, BLAND and BURTON, and help them bring down his own blood? Or will he take his charge like a G and face the consequences for his actions?

After having been banned from the crack game and stripped of his fortune, FEAR turns to the murder game to support his lavish lifestyle. He must go off of the grid for a year, away from the rest of society, to train under one of the most reputable and feared killers the streets have ever known.During his hiatus, DETECTIVE BROLI presents BIG SEXY with two options: run Fear's organization in his absence or have his secret exposed. Feeling as if he doesn't have any choice, Big Sexy agrees to helm Fear's operation. With the product being distributed and the money rolling in, everything is running beautifully. That's until DAVINO is released from federal prison.As soon as the ex-con touches the very streets he was taken away from ten years prior, he rights some wrongs and looks to expand his drug territory. The problem is, the corners he wants to move his product on belong to Big Sexy and he's not giving them up without a fight.An all-out drug war breaks out in the streets and no one is safe.Will Fear make it back home in time to aid his homeboy in battle, or is he doomed to become another statistic?

Cousins FEAR, MALIK and WAMEEK hail from the notorious Low Bottoms of South Central, Los Angeles. They've been down for each other since free lunch and share a common goal: get rich or die trying. Bonded by the same bloodline, they go hard in taking over the drug game and amassing their own empire. But trouble is right on their heels.After obtaining ghetto super stardom and more money than they've ever dreamed of, the price of success comes calling, and the debt they owe is enormous. When the downfall of the game place them at each other's throats, will their familial bond be able to withstand the treachery and backstabbing? Will the cousins come to their senses before it's too late and realize the very thing that they love is tearing them apart? Or will they find themselves six feet deep before it's all said and done?

"Born and raised in the notorious Red Hook Housing Projects of Brooklyn, New York, BENTLEY and JADE have it hard from day one. Inside their respective homes, the mental and physical abuse takes its toll, and things finally spiral out of control. Dark days and even darker nights make way for tireless pain and destruction. When a fatal fight leaves one of her parents dead, Jade is falsely accused. While on the run from police, the diminutive beauty is swept away by Bentley, Brooklyn's most deadliest dope boy. Together, they embark on a LIFE OF SIN. When a good girl falls in love with a bad boy there's no end to what she'll do to support her man. Will Bentley lead Jade to the penitentiary? Or will his love allow her to blossom into a true Queen? Can Jade help Bentley become Brooklyn's finest? Or will her love be a detriment to his street dreams?"--Page[4] of cover.

With the death of their comrade, MAXIMO, the RENEGADE BOYS gear up to paint Chicago blood red. MAURICIO and SOSA take to the streets with their guns blazing as they vow to eliminate everyone involved in his murder. BIG JIM and his crew had no clue who they were dealing with when they went after REESE'S boys. Now they are about to find out that the young savages didn't come to play with them. Will Big Jim prove that he's the preeminent body bagger? Or will his murder game wilt under the gun smoke of his rivals?As the bloody drama unfolds, Sosa's mind is on one thing only -- murder. Meanwhile, Mauricio is trying to get his father's empire back up and running, but at what cost? Will he gain a fortune but lose NIJA in the process? Can money and power truly suffice if there's no love to balance a man's life? With death, downfalls, and the penitentiary looming in the background can the Renegade Boys continue their climb to the top? Or will the trappings of the game become their undoing?

Eighteen year old A'LEESEEA is trapped in a dangerous sexual relationship with her mother's fiancée, IDRIS, with no way out. When Idris's obsession with her turns into pure craziness, A'leeseea is desperate to free herself of his control. But she quickly learns that fleeing from a psychotic man is as frightening as staying with him.SHAROME, a young, fearless hitta with his own problems, offers A'leeseea his love and protection as long as she will love him in return. He doesn't fear her abuser, and that in itself will cost Sharome more than he could've ever imagined.True love is said to conquer all. In LOVE ME EVEN WHEN IT HURTS, those words will be put to an extreme test.

REESES status is at an all-time high, which gives her the power to finally make SLICK pay the ultimate price for the slime and betrayal he heartlessly brought into her world.With blood in her eye, feeding the family from the dirty money earned in the streets is at a standstill, while murder and annihilation of the enemy takes precedence in the heart of the daughter of a TRUE SAVAGE.As Reeses hone in on Slick, another enemy in her own bloodline arises, fueled by envy and greed. Deceit within the ranks run rampant, and crooked ambitions replace the love and bond once shared by siblings.What will become of THE FAMILY CODE when all eyes are lusting over a throne that can only seat one?

KAYMEE's life has been an up and down emotional rollercoaster, filled with abuse from the ones she loved. The pain she endures make it hard for her to trust love again until DRAY breaks through her defenses and captures her heart. Will Kaymee experience heartbreak for the umpteenth time? Or will she finally get rewarded with true love?Meanwhile, a psycho from Kaymee's past has reappeared. Will this person's presence disrupt Kaymee's peace and turn her life into a train wreck? Or will Kaymee show her true backbone and fight off the demon that threatens her emotional stability?While Kaymee is navigating her turbulent waters, MONTEZ must calm the storms in his life. He tries to hold himself together while his wife fights for her life. Will Montez get a chance to redeem himself? Or will he have to bury the woman he truly loves before ever getting the chance to prove to her that he's changed? LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT, but often it does.

LUKE is dripping with sauce. Although he's made it from the hood to a legal, professional stature, the gangsta inside of him is alive and strong. When he moves, it's with the backing of his savage friend, TRIGGA, whose gunplay is prolific. Side by side, the two men won't be denied. Or will they? Luke isn't just a well-dressed goon, he's a boss in all circles. Men give him the utmost respect and women want to give him their hearts, but there's only one woman that can have Luke's love. SYNCERE is an attractive businesswoman focused on getting money and playing life like it's a game of chess. She doesn't want love, only power. And her will is unbreakable. When Syncere and Luke's paths cross, the attraction is immediate. Their union will spark events that force Luke to put down his briefcase and pick up his guns. In a short time, A GANGSTER'S SYN will lead to power moves, bloodbaths, broken hearts and the annihilation of dreams.

REIGN tries desperately to get her life in order, but lies and deception continue to hound her. Will the results of a DNA test be the thing that seals her relationship with SENAJ? Or will it be proof of a transgression so foul that there can be no reconciliation? A blast from the past seems to reach out from the grave, threatening to expose the LIPSTICK KILLAH, and putting her freedom on the line. Not knowing who to trust, REIGN seeks to cut all ties to her past, but some bad deeds can't ever be undone. Will the secrets die? Or will they bring her down to her knees? Meanwhile, all Reign wants is peace, love, and a brand new life. Will she find what she's in search of? Or is Reign's demise predestined?

HEINOUS and the last two surviving members of his family are trapped in the proverbial valley of death. With all odds stacked against him, he must do the unthinkable in order to survive an ambush aimed to totally annihilate him. Will the losses he suffer bring him to his knees? Or will they turn a savage into a rabid beast?Now that the notorious KINGPIN KILLA is in the gun sights of Chicago's most powerful and ruthless kingpins, every move he makes must be done with caution and precision. One false step and Heinous' life is over.Meanwhile, a crooked cop is out to bring Heinous down by going after YANI, the love of his life. When a man is forced into a compromising position, and he must choose street principles or matters of the heart, which way will he turn? Will he stand on honor, even at the risk of sacrificing his woman? Or will he show a weakness that was unforeseen?

POP SOMETHIN' and his ridah, PRINCESS, flee the state to gather themselves and make a new start, but while doing so they have left QUEENIE shot up, bleeding, and dying in the streets like a dog.Shortly after reaching their new destination, the inseparable and street savvy couple devise a plan to take over the drug game in the area. But who can they trust to help them when every face is foreign to their eyes?Determined to succeed, Pop Somethin' and his thoroughest chick piece together a hungry team of wolves who just might elevate them to the top.Meanwhile, back in the city they left behind, Queenie miraculously survives what was thought to be certain death, and now she's made a pack with Pop Somethin's most bitter, longtime enemy, D.D. Will this unlikely pairing be the beginning of Pop Somethin's end? Will it lead to vengeance of the worst kind? Or will A GANGSTA'S CODE spare the life of the one who doesn't deserve forgiveness?

On the cold blooded unforgiving streets of New York City, KALEB stands firm on top of the game making one boss move after the next. Using savagery and sage street knowledge, he accrues a stunning cash flow that most project kids from Harlem can only dream about. With money and his hood cred illuminating his presence, Kaleb mingles in prestigious circles to acquire the competition's game plan before ruthlessly crushing them and taking over their operations. This strategy quickly catapults him to the legendary status in the game. But when a man reaches certain heights, his downfall is being plotted.Kaleb's RISE TO POWER could be short-lived as the face of envy stalks his latest moves, and then suddenly death strikes! In the midst of the chaos, a woman comes between the boss and his right hand man. Quickly, friends become warring foes and egos explode with fiery consequences. With the whole city calling for his demise, and his most trusted men gunning for his head, can Harlem's king protect his throne? Or will the ones he love dig the perfect grave for him?

VOSS is finally ready to go up against the very empire he was groomed to lead. He and his band of killer Bloods gear up to bring it to JABAR and his army of heartless goons. Both G's want to be the successor of Lyndell's throne, and are willing to put their lives on the line in the heat of battle to secure the position. But when the last of the bullets are cast and the last drop of blood is spilled, who will be the last gangster standing?

JABAR has taken over THE COMBS' empire and locked down the streets of Los Angeles. He is the new leader of the family, but the opposition coming for his throne. The BDOG (Boss Dawgs Outlaw Gang) a criminal organization of drug trafficking killers is looking to control the cocaine trade in Southern California, and murder anyone standing in their way, during their rise to power. YADA finds her life on the line when a video tape surfaces of her and DOUGH BOY busting VOSS out of The House of Pain. BANG, Jabar's top goon is in possession of the tape, and he's willing to hold on to her secret as long as she complies with his demands. Will Yada bend to his will, or will she find herself in harm's way? Meanwhile, JABAR is becoming extremely suspicious of Yada's involvement in Voss's homemade prison escape. To throw him off of her trail, she seduces him with promises of love, sex and loyalty. But in her efforts to manipulate him, will she be betraying her commitment to Voss? Or will he look at her shady dealings as her doing what she must to survive?

THE COMBS are one of the most revered and feared drug families there ever was, but when their leader is murdered in cold blood, all hell breaks loose.The most notorious gangster Los Angeles has ever seen, LYNDELL COMBS, leaves behind the vacant throne of his empire and his beautiful daughter, YADA.In his death, VOSS, Lyndell's lieutenant, and JABAR, his enforcer, war in the streets for control of The Combs' empire and his daughter's heart.Yada, who is just as ruthless as any of the men fighting for her affection, is determined to get revenge for the murder of her father. Unbeknownst to her, she may have fallen for the man responsible for his death.When Yada finds out who's behind her father's murder, will she be able to pull the trigger and avenge his tragic death? Or will her love for his killer put her in harm's way?

After a deadly bank heist and JUAN-JUAN's ultimate sacrifice, J-BO escapes with a trunk full of money and a guilty conscious. But an unexpected chain of events will change his plans in a way he could've never imagined, and bags full of dough can't prevent it. Meanwhile, FAT-CAT is seated on the throne with the city in his palms, and D-WUB is on a murderous manhunt for fortune and fame. As he masterminds a move that will place the Wolf Pack in a position of power, one of his men sparks a grisly war that's unlike anything the city has ever witnessed. Not to be outdone, CIARA, with ice in her veins and the body of a video vixen, is determined to run up a check before migrating to the Big Apple. But a crucial mistake suddenly puts her life at risk and she becomes involved in a war where rules are nonexistent and mercy is shown to no one. As the body count rise and the treachery deepens, hearts are broken and shocking secrets are revealed. In this explosive sequel of war and deception, the stakes have gone up and so has THE COST OF LOYALTY.

War is brewing in the hood. VOORHEEZE is raging after the death of his big homie, T'RIDA, and with blood in his eyes and pain in his heart, it's time to paint the streets blood red! CLARKOLA is called to step up to a position of leadership that he eagerly has awaited. Now, he's primed to take control of East Palo Alto. Meanwhile, a new team of young beasts, Y.N.M, is emerging and they're as lethal as death. SUTTON, their leader, has decided to take NEVA DIE to war. He and his team of young hyenas will test Neva Die like never before. When the smoke clears, who will be left standing? While the street drama builds to a crescendo, Voorheeze has a new agenda. He's declared war on the Milpitas Police Department for the death of T'Rida. In this bloody and all-out battle for vengeance and supremacy, who will emerge as the unchallenged GORILLAZ IN THE BAY? Whose lives will get snuffed out? How many families will shed tears before the final bullet is fired?

After receiving the ultimate key into the game from a powerful drug lord, PHOENIX is equipped to conquer the slums that raised him, but tremendous trouble lies ahead. Treachery and deceit unfolds within the infrastructure of the DUFFLE BAG CARTEL, breeding deadly karma and an inner war that is toxic throughout the entire crew. When friends become lethal foes, nothing or one is immune to a bullet. Loyalty is tossed to the wayside and hood love gets buried beside the corpse. On the fast highway of money, cars, designer clothes, exotic women and extravagant balling, will Phoenix speed to untold wealth and the limelight he craves? Or will the road to riches turn out to be an express lane to the valley of death?

On the deadly streets of L.A., it's kill or be killed. Gang banging is rampant and to die for your set is more respected than living for yourself. In the middle of this maelstrom of psychosis, NOODLES and his homie, FILIPINO, create their own way out. Crenshaw is about to get introduced to a new breed of gangsterism, where the entire hood will be put to a test. With brains, savvy and deadly intentions, the two young G's embark on a bloody mission that can't be thwarted without monumental fatalities. Will Noodles and Filipino become the STREET KINGS they aspire to be? Or will they run into forces that are just as strong and vicious as they are?

Young, loyal and startling beautiful CHEVY is in search of the fairy tale love that she has always longed for. After her latest heartbreak, she finds the thug of her dreams in the unlikeliest of places. TIAZ, a young street veteran, absolutely loves and adores Chevy. She is the rider that every hood nigga needs on his side on his road to riches. But Chevy wants him to give up the one thing he refuses to let go of. Will Tiaz give up the streets or his new boo? Or will his life of crime take him up on his offer of "BURY ME A G" before he can make a decision?

TIAZ and THREAT thought they had planned the perfect caper. But when the unexpected happens and things go awry, they find themselves the targets of a notorious gangster, one the streets fear like the wrath of God.In the midst of this deadly chaos, CHEVY uncovers a secret that rocks her world to its core and leaves her devastated. This revelation strains her and Tiaz' relationship. Will she come to grips and be able to put it behind her? Or will she wash her hands of him altogether?Meanwhile, BOXY's murder brings forth a set of killers from the Mother Land seeking revenge. They set foot on American soil in search of their brother's executioner, who is now MARKED FOR DEATH. With danger lurking in every shadow, TE'QUI and BABY WICKED enjoy the fast money street life brings but they soon discover there are deadly consequences in the game they've chosen to play. Will they be able to get out unscathed? Or will they meet the fates of others before them whose motto was BURY ME A 'G'.The answers will leave you breathless.

Outnumbered and outgunned by those who are out to kill him, TIAZ finds an ally in a very unlikely person. Together, they dare to go up against a gangsta whose power is enough to leave them both dead and leaking blood in the streets. Will their courage help them prevail? Or will it ultimately lead to their demise?WICKED has his marker called in by a band of Shottas back in prison. To pay off his debt to them, he must execute a man with due prejudice. Failure to comply with this demand will put his own head on the gauntlet. Will Wicked kill in cold blood or will he renege on his blood debt and incur the wrath of the vicious Jamaican gang?Meanwhile, UCHE and UDUKA receive information that sets them on the trail of BOXY'S murderer. They move to avenge their brother and settle the score. But what they run into is a killer whose murder game exceeds theirs. Will the Africans return to Nigeria victorious or will they be CRUCIFIED BY DA STREETS?

After losing his job, MELVIN finds himself struggling to make ends meet. Figuring that he doesn't have any choice but to get it how he lives, he decides to get his the ski mask way.Melvin's first jack move is successful, but the caper nearly leaves him knocking on death's door. Realizing that he'll need someone in the streets to watch his back, he finds a crime partner in his fifteen-year-old son, TIAZ, a dangerous young thug who's destined for ghetto stardom. On their road to riches, the father and son duo stack plenty of money and dead bodies along the way. But it isn't until they run afoul at CORDELL, a ruthless crack king that they find themselves in grave danger. Will Melvin and Tiaz escape the wrath of the infamous gangster, or are their days of plotting and scheming finally over?

TE'QUI is a well-known killer and stickup kid that pumps fear into the hearts of hustlers. He's cold and calculating-traits that have helped him survive in the trenches. Despite his hard exterior, his desire for a woman to love and trust run deep, which leads him to KESHA, a beautiful hood chick looking for the right man to cherish and hold her down. Together they take the jack game by storm, stacking blood money and leaving D-boys outlined in chalk. But due to an unexpected occurrence, Kesha has to put her gun on the shelf, leaving her man to secure the bags alone. Te'Qui attacks the drug game with an unparalleled vigor and violence that leaves his victims shook. But there's one caper that proves to be too much for him to handle and he's almost killed. His near death experience makes him re-evaluate his decision to ride solo. By chance he meets T.J., a trigger happy goon whose just as bout it as he is. T.J. seems to be more loyal than any street nigga that Te'Qui has ever encountered. But what he doesn't know is there's more to the brazen, young thug than meets the eye.

PHOENIX isn't the average hustler. He's an exceptionally deep-thinker armed with a lethal temper and the hunger for vast riches. His ultimate goal is to conquer the drug game and make those outside of his DUFFEL BAG CARTEL bow at his feet. Along the way any rival can get a full clip with no remorse.But the animals in Memphis, Tennessee aren't so easily tamed. Cold blooded savages band together to show Phoenix and his shooters that the road to street riches is paved in blood and tragedy. When the beautiful and off limits ALICIA enters the picture and comes between Phoenix and his right-hand man, the true struggle ensues and the game becomes realer than ever. Will the Duffle Bag Cartel be able to overcome their internal strife while continuing to outwit their many rivals? Or will the tug of war over one woman cause them to self implode?

Four friends come across a once in a lifetime lick they can potentially take them from small time hustlers to boss status. But in the streets no dirty deed goes unpunished. Money is the root of all evil and greed often overpowers loyalty.JAMES is the mastermind of the crew, but RAY, FRED and BLACK are their own men with plans that are not always in line with what James has devised. Will this lead to backstabbing and violent conflict? Or will the crew stick together through turmoil, blood and pain?The game is devoid of scruples. Men who are bonded by circumstances are often divided by greed and women. Will this become the fate of James' organization? Or will they rise above the pitfalls and elevate to KINGZ OF THE GAME.

DAMEIAN "DOLLAR" MORGAN has the SOUL OF A MONSTER. He eats gangsters and thugs and spits them out on the ground, figuratively speaking. His gunplay is phenomenal and killing is his pleasure. With a heart of stone, there's no place for love in his life, only money, murder and mayhem. But everyone has a flaw in their game.When Dollar comes face to face with a woman that's his equal, will she become his kryptonite and weaken him? Or will the man without a conscious remain true to his savagery?All bets are off when the unpredictable happens and a true killer must choose his gun or his heart. If anybody can get a bullet, then love can't shield anyone from death. The clock ticks and the suspense builds as the evil inside of Dollar threatens to erupt with unmitigated gall.