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1) Gangstress
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" Janelle Doesher never wanted to be a hustler's bitch; she wanted to be a bitch that hustled, bottom line! She watched in awe as her father became notorious on the vicious streets of Detroit and silently waited for a shot under his umbrella. After tragedy strikes her family and Janelle is black-balled to the bottom, she's determined to regain control of the streets and take possession of the throne. The underworld ain't never seen a female boss like...
2) Gangstress 2
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Sit back and witness the rise and fall of Detroit's most wanted queen pin! The odds have been stacked against Janelle Doesher, aka Jane Doe, ever since her parents were murdered in cold blood. She's been stripped of the money, power, and respect associated with the family's name. Turning her losses into lessons, Jane takes destiny into her own hands. She does whatever is necessary to rise to the top, and that includes stepping on toes and making more...
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Real hoodwives of Detroit volume 1
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Detroit is home to many scholars, rappers, athletes, and concerned citizens, but the streets belong to those in the underworld--addicts, dealers, and the women who help run the show from behind the scenes: The Real Hoodwives of Detroit! No, you won't see these ladies on any television show, but you will see them make appearances in court for their man's hearing, or at the county jail on visiting day. You might even catch them riding shotgun, with...
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From the day Layani Cherise Bell fell from between her mother's legs, the world was betting against her. Born four months premature, the doctors didn't expect her to make it, but she did. At the age of six, Layani was diagnosed with leukemia. Again, the doctors gave her a death sentence, but she survived. As if that weren't enough, at the ripe age of thirteen, she lost mother and father in a head-on collision with a drunk driver. With no family willing...
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"The life of a celebrity wife is supposed to be all glitz and glamour. With red carpets, black cards, and tons of green money, who wouldn't want to be on the A-list? However, when the lights dim and the paparazzi fade, living life in the fab lane comes with a price. Some of these women pay severely for their membership into the Rich Wives Association"--
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Real hoodwives of Detroit volume 2
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"What up, doe! Welcome back to the mean streets of Detroit. With all the drama going down in Motown, I knew your nosey self couldn't stay away. Don't worry, you haven't missed a thing. We pick up the story right where we left off in The Real Hoodwives of Detroit part one. If you thought your first visit to the Motor City was crazy, you ain't seen nothing yet. Nikki, Gucci, and Chloe have been waiting for you, and boy do they have some fire! Lies have...
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After being left for dead by her mother, dissed by her peers, held responsible for her siblings, and forgotten by society, Murdonna Carter finds herself in one hell of a predicament. With no money, food, or electricity, she learns quickly how to survive. In the ghetto, you either kill or be killed, and grind or you starve! Tired of going to bed hungry, she realizes it's do or die. For the love of family, she puts her own life on the line and does...
9) Dishonorable
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In this gritty novelization, a young woman's plans for revenge take a backseat when her past resurfaces, and an unknown threat enters the mix. Perfect for diehard fans of urban street literature in the vein of Ashley Antoinette and Wahida Clark.
Markita "Kita" Jones is a young woman with the world at her fingertips. A high-school student with beauty and brains to match, she's well on her way to Howard University. However, on her 18th birthday,...
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What up, doe! Welcome back to the mean streets of Detroit. With all the drama going down in Motown, I knew your nosey self couldn't stay away. Don't worry, you haven't missed a thing. We pick up the story right where we left off in The Real Hoodwives of Detroit part one. If you thought your first visit to the Motor City was crazy, you ain't seen nothing yet. Nikki, Gucci, and Chloe have been waiting for you, and boy do they have some fire! Lies have...
12) Outlaw Mamis
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"Secure the bag" is their motto, and death before dishonor is their G-code, so when greed, disloyalty, and hidden agendas threaten their enterprises, these outlaw mamis exact revenge on a whole new level! Blood of My Blood by Jasmine Williams: Products of their environment, Naima and Cha-Cha are all too familiar with the street code, but when blood turns against blood, it sets off a chain reaction for retaliation and street justice! Watch the bodies...