The Hottest Urban Fiction
Discover the hottest urban fiction books of the year! Dive into gripping stories filled with drama, passion, and raw street life. Find your next favorite read now.
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The Coldest Winter Ever
by Sister Souljah
Winter Santiaga, the daughter of one of Brooklyn's most powerful drug czars, uses her own weapons--including sex and an aggressive attitude--to stay on top, after her father's empire is threatened by a drug war. Reader's Guide included. Reprint.
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Fly on the Wall
by Trista Russell
His story: I could have any chick at West Dade Senior High, but I went after the one I was told couldn't be broken, Ms. Patrick. It started with me proving something to myself and ended with me trying to prove to her that I was all the man she'd ever need.' Her story: 'I struggled to treat him like any other student. All I asked was that he arrive in class on time and complete his assignments. The lustful way he looked at me and the way his fingers taunted my skin were powerful enough for me to put my career on the line...''
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The Upper Room
by Mary Monroe
Mama Ruby's known for taking things that aren't rightfully hers, like her best friend's stillborn infant, who she brought back to life and christened Maureen. She's also rumoured to have done away with her husband. Some fear her, others try their best to avoid her. But Mama Ruby doesn't pay them any mind. Not when she's got the one gift God gave her - her precious baby girl. But growing up with a mother like Ruby is enough to make any half-sane girl wish for something else. And when Maureen gets the chance to explore the real world, you can bet she's going to take it...
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Grindin'
by Danielle Santiago
The second in the trilogy of Harlem stories features Kennedy Sanchez, a 22-year-old beautiful, street-smart single mom who is offered a chance to become a rapper and leave the streets behind. She soon realizes the setting may have changed, but the hustle remains the same.
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A Chocolate Affair
by Sheila Copeland
Follows four women--Keisha Johnson, the wife of a star basketball player; Jade Kimura Ross, who is having misgivings about being pregnant; singing sensation Topaz; and commitment-phobic Nina Beaubien--as they learn the value of friendship and the importance of believing in yourself. Reprint.
