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?

Project living, day to day survival, and complete access to the streets, this was Keoni Howell story before she was thrown into a cell. Never warned that the same heart that is shielded behind a barricade of ribs could draw you to such limits. Her heart in human form, Cardel, made it all worth it at the time. Being institutionalized, she’s finally set to be released. Upon regaining her freedom, she’s set to take over where her bloodline has taken a pause. Before she’s handed the torch, she’s tested like never before but turns it into revenge. Taking the streets on, she’s forced to team up with Emiliano and Shaqir, who are seasoned in cocaine distribution. Instantly, Emil and Keoni’s chemistry begins to blossom, and in no time, their feelings are on full display. With a growing empire comes the bloodshed. Emil thought he left all his problems behind until he’s hit with the betrayal of a lifetime. An arrest no one saw coming could be an end to all. Everything love is about, Tiaura thought she had with her husband, Shamon. When he’s taken off the streets that he gained riches from, she’s put into an investigation room to finish detective work. Routine questioning ended with her being booked in a cell, taking a charge. From cellmates to sisters, Tiaura is freed to join what Keoni has started. Meeting Shaqir fresh out, it isn’t love at first sight, but a mission to make each other’s life hell! Shaqir falls into death's clutches, arising problems that are too close to home. Tiaura then takes matters into her own hands and goes against the grain to save Shaqir. She’s doesn’t take into account her own life. On the run, it’s now to the death. Will she be dragged right into death's clutches? Or make it out alive on a blink? Will Keoni be taken down before she can fully step into her power?

In this finale, Keoni has taken on more than what she planned. With Emil away in prison, it’s her duty to run the business without her right hand and not allow what has been built to crumble. The secret she’s holding back from everyone will surely bring on a change of events as well as the secrets that are held against her. Emil coming home seems slim to none, and the streets are in high demand for his presence. Tiaura is suffering through her emotions from her mother’s passing, knowing who was behind it all. Just when she has pushed Shaqir away to welcome her husband back in, she’s hit with more devastating news. Finding her way back to where her heart rests, she has to swallow a hard pill that she caused for herself. With this series coming to an end, revenge is on the top of the list, and blood must be shed for closure when it boils down to the crew. Follow through on the turn of events that are sure to keep you on your toes.

What do you do when the man you love won’t let you go? Denver Andrews is trying to move forward with her life and her new man, Myles. She is finally in a place of peace, but her ex-husband Malik is relentless when it comes to getting her back. He’s made it clear that he’s willing to go to extreme lengths to get her back, but Denver knows that he’s not the man for her. Aurora Andrews has never been a one-man woman. She enjoys playing the field and not taking anything too seriously, but all that changes when she meets Jermaine. He is the missing piece to her puzzle, but she isn’t sure if she’s ready to dive into something serious with a man she just met. Jermaine is sure that Aurora is perfect for him, but he’s not going to beg her to be with him. Will she realize that it’s okay to let him in? Or will she self-sabotage a relationship that could change her life? Cole is still on the run, and Myles and Jermaine are at their wits’ end trying to find him. Once they take care of him, they can get back to normal life. However, that isn’t as easy as they thought it would be. Saving My Heart for a Thug’s Love 3 is full of drama and love. This book shows the true meaning of family and loyalty in a way that readers haven’t seen before.

Kyme and Kwad hit a major snag when Kwad is arrested. While he is down, Kwad expects for his wife to be the one person to have his back, but the chaotic life the Kwad lives proves to be too much, and Kyme flees and fall into the arms of Gerald, seeking comfort, peace, and understanding. The saying is the grass is not always greener on the other side. Kyme finds this to be true and reaches out to the one person she knows will save her when things go left while she is with Gerald. Kwad’s love for Kyme seems to cloud his judgement, and Braggs is the first to point it out. Kwad is adamant that he can run things in the streets and love Kyme too. Drama seems to love this couple just as much as they love one another. Kyme ends up pregnant and is unsure who the father may be. Is it Kwad or Gerald? Kwad’s ex goes missing after she was set to testify, and he is left with his daughter to take care of. Friends and family turns into enemies and foes as this couple fights for their love. In this game, there are not many people you can trust, and Kwad and Kyme finds that out the hard way. Some of the people that are closest to them are not who they seem to be, and the people they trust the least turn to out to be lifesavers. What will Kwad need to do to prove that he is a thug that loves his girl?

The cards have fallen where they may and in the final installment of When a Heartless Thug Holds Me Close, this true love story may come to a tragic ending if the Townsend Brothers are unable to dead their beef with the Assan Brothers once and for all. The confidence Yara restored in herself has come under fire after Ghetto’s vicious attack on her, leaving her body as well as her mind under duress. However, she doesn’t have to fight this uphill battle by herself because Quade is there for her, kissing her scars and healing old wounds that threatened to reopen. With the budding romance between her and Quade being placed in jeopardy, Yara returns the favor by becoming Quade’s solace throughout a war for the books. Her loyalty to Quade is enough to keep him from teetering over the edge, but when tragedy strikes the Townsend Brothers, Yara’s love might not be enough to tame Quade’s wild ways. Quade Townsend has always kissed death on the lips, played a game of tug-of-war with it, and thinks of it as a badge of honor to end his premature life. Fighting against the Assan Brothers has made him a friend of it as he gifts casualties of war over as fast as his deadly trigger finger can allow. But what happens when death stakes a claim to someone he loves and in return promises to return back for seconds after a bullseye has been planted on another? Quade finds himself trapped between guarding his life so he could have a future with Yara and sacrificing it for the sake of family. After making the decision with a heavy heart, Quade discovers that a new life is on the line and even if he manages to save it, his days with Yara will certainly be numbered. After being entangled in a bed of lies, Cash wakes up to the reality that her relationship with Savion is no longer salvageable. Her fears are confirmed after the betrayed Townsend Brother teaches her a hard lesson on the game she's never likely to forget. Cash quickly falls out of love with the game as she had once fell in love with it, vowing to go on the straight and narrow to pursue her styling business. She's finally achieved inner happiness at the thought of a life filled with normalcy when Savion returned offering her the opportunity of a lifetime. Unbeknownst to Cash, this deal comes with the return of an old flame that never quite ignited. Torn between a promising future with Mr. Right and her undeniable feelings for a heartless thug, Cash has to decide if she's going to go with her head or her heart.