National bestselling author Kiki Swinson always ups the ante with shocking twists, relentless characters, and a hard-edged portrait of Southern living—and dying. Now all bets are off as a newbie journalist desperate for the spotlight plunges into a killer story... Anything for the fame As an off-air TV news journalist, Khloé Mercer covers the tough Norfolk, Virginia, neighborhood she grew up in. But between a hostile boss and stiff competition, she has to break a major exclusive to save her job—and lock down the coveted anchor desk slot she feels she deserves . . . Anything for the lies When a murder takes place on her home turf, Khloé has easy access to the dirty truth behind it. But she'll have to decide whether to exploit every angle and leverage any favor to make her career explode big-time—or keep quiet and keep herself, and her family,...

Jada, Starr and TeTe are used to being the boss and getting their way, but they find themselves having to use everything they have to hold onto their men.

Kingpin Wifeys Part 5: If God Is For Us once again pushes the boundaries for the wifeys, Jada, Starr and TeTe. Jada seems to be done with Shamari and has received mixed-signals from Fresh. Is she ready to move on with her life or will she once again fall into the arms of a past love? Meanwhile is Starr and Q's separation permanent or will they reconcile and find their way back to each other? There's no doubt that TeTe has made a lot of enemies. Will her past finally catch up to her? Is this the end of her empire?In this hot, new episode, deadly alliances are formed, betrayal runs deep and a heartbreaking ending that will have you gasping for air.

When Desiree Johnson receives an unexpected call from her brother, Ernest, Jr., about their father, she and her sixteen-year-old son, Tyree, pack up and rush to her family's summer home in Idlewild. Desiree hasn't been to Michigan in over seventeen years, but when her family calls, she feels she has no choice but to answer. Arriving in the beautiful town, Desiree quickly realizes that no matter how long she has stayed away, the place still holds a special place in her heart. As the summer heats up, Desiree struggles to balance the joy of returning to the community that shaped her childhood with the overwhelming memories of the love and pain she suffered the last summer she spent there. Tyson Rockwell is taken aback by Desiree's return. Their relationship might have lasted only a few months each summer, but their connection was powerful. Tyson might have succumbed to family pressure and let Desiree go once before, but now that she's back, he vows it will...

Kiki Swinson's novels crackle with breakneck triple-twists, no-limits characters, and an unforgettably brutal portrayal of Southern life. Now she shatters all expectations as a young woman serving time must survive a prisoner-abuse conspiracy . . . Trust no one She killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense. But in jail, violent female gangs paid off by her enemies keep her fearing for her life—and land her in the hospital. From there, a medical testing facility is her one dubious hope for some kind of safety. Watch your back But from the moment she hits the yard, she and other prisoners are victimized by illegal medical experiments. Injected with lethal diseases and made a test subject for experimental vaccines, she's clinging to determination by the slimmest thread—until she forms an alliance with a Corrections Officer. Survive the night...

Kiki Swinson's bestselling "tension-packed" (Library Journal) and "unrelenting" (Publishers Weekly) novels burn with extraordinary characters, triple-down twists—and a raw portrait of Southern life only she can deliver. Now she turns up the heat as a young woman cashes in on a sure thing—only to find some addictions are always killer . . . Break the rules At first, med student Misty Heiress just wants to help. With her cousin Jillian in constant pain, and the doctor refusing to prescribe, Misty steals opioids from the Virginia Beach pharmacy where she works. But when Jillian starts reselling them to local dealers and gets big money, Misty grabs an unbelievable opportunity to get out of crushing debt—and fulfill all of her and Jillian's dreams . . . Live the dream Soon Misty's boss, Sanjay, learns the truth and wants in. In no time, their illegal business dominates the street—and... **Kiki Swinson’s bestselling “tension-packed” (*Library Journal*) and “unrelenting” (*Publishers Weekly*) novels burn with extraordinary characters, triple-down twists—and a raw portrait of Southern life only she can deliver. Now she turns up the heat as a young woman cashes in on a sure thing—only to find some addictions are always ** **killer . . . ** ** Break the rules** At first, med student Misty Heiress just wants to help. With her cousin Jillian in constant pain, and the doctor refusing to prescribe, Misty steals opioids from the Virginia Beach pharmacy where she works. But when Jillian starts reselling them to local dealers and gets big money, Misty grabs an unbelievable opportunity to get out of crushing debt—and fulfill all of her and Jillian's dreams . . . **Live the dream** Soon Misty's boss, Sanjay, learns the truth and wants in. In no time, their illegal business dominates the street—and racks up a fortune. But when demand quickly outstrips supply, Sanjay way overplays his hand—and the Feds come calling . . . **Pay the price** Now Sanjay is out to pin everything on Misty and walk away scot-free. Jillian is cracking under the strain of drug addiction. And as ruthless competition aims to take Misty and her accomplices out for good, deception, betrayal, and killer secrets may not be enough to keep them all from paying the ultimate price . . .

Perfect.Privileged.Strong.Spoiled.Uptight.Useless.If there's any one thing Pierre and Logan have in common, it's their ability to invite snap judgements based on shallow views of who they are.Logan is the privileged only daughter of a respected family whose legacy runs long and deep.Pierre is the moody, orphaned son of big screen royalty who couldn't possibly live up to the prestige of his pedigree.Or maybe not.Perhaps they're just two people trying to navigate the pressures of a world hellbent on telling them what they should be, and eschewing the limits of other people's expectations.Maybe what they need most is somebody who can see beyond the shallow first impressions – just one person they can allow to see behind the scenes of who they are.Maybe they have more in common than it seems.

Lani, Starr and Jada are girlfriends to some of Atlanta's biggest drug dealers but they are friends. Proceeds from drug dealing allow them to live a fabulous lifestyle. But all is not great in the land of milk and honey. In this first segment, Starr finds out a secret her boyfriend Trey has been hiding. Jada learns of an evil plan by her boyfriend Shamari, while trying to keep him from learning a secret of her own. And Lani's ex-boyfriend Black, another drug dealer, is still in love with her, but she's moved on to Chris, a man that treats her very well. Follow the ups and downs of these three women as they lead the King Pin Wifey Lifestyle.In Part 2, all three women have big decisions to make. Starr is force to decide her future. Does she stay with Trey, the man she loves, who hasn't been the most faithful boyfriend? Will Jada's boyfriend, Shamari get out of jail? Or will she move on without him? Lani's ex-boyfriend Black vows to win his...

Packed with "high suspense" and "memorable choices and consequences" (Booklist) Kiki Swinson's novels sizzle with brutally unpredictable characters, breakneck plotting—and a uniquely gritty portrait of Southern life. Now she breaks all the rules as a young woman with two targets on her back tries to keep those she loves—and herself—alive . . . Run for cover It was supposed to be easy money. A few exchanges for cash, one big payoff, and then life would be better than ever with bills all paid and money in her pocket. But the plan fell apart and now she's made an enemy. He's a drug cartel leader out to destroy any competition—and get payback by any means necessary . . . Play for time Under federal protection, she's only steps ahead as the cartel leader starts killing off her family and friends. When he kidnaps a relative and demands her in exchange, she and a desperate DEA agent work a bold switch to nail...

The Sincerely Yours Series starts off with a bang! Life has been good to Monai, but that's before her ex-boyfriend, Demetrious, makes an attempt to creep back into her life and shake up things between her and the man she now loves. Demetrious is envious of their relationship, and before all is said and done, he's adamant about destroying it. Monai cracks the door for him to do just that, yet she has no idea the destruction he causes will lead to a tragedy she may not be able to recover from. But in this life, everything isn't always what it appears to be. She is forced to create a new life for herself, as well as for the love of her life, Nate, who for whatever reason, forgives Monai for her heart-breaking indiscretions. Nate is what many women consider a damn-good man, but when Demetrious may be set free for a crime he committed, ugliness rears its head. Someone has to pay the ultimate price for the damage that tore their worlds apart, and when the dust settles and the chips...

Go on a roller coaster ride with Tank, a man who battled a tortured past to become a "made man," determined to win no matter what he must do, or who he must hurt in the process... From the day he was born, Martavious "Tank" Young had to fight for what was his. No parents, no family, mentally and physically abused throughout his childhood. The challenges he endured only made him stronger and soon, the man who grew up with nothing had it all. Now, Tank is the man running the streets and the city, both legal and illegal. His money is long, his patience is short, and his reach is far. Finally at the pinnacle of the game, he's decided the time has come to leave the streets alone and retire, enjoying the life of luxury he's worked hard to achieve. But, when vengeance rears its ugly head and Tank is the target, it almost costs him everything, including his life.

Kendall Walker had aspirations of working in the fashion Industry, but she put her life on hold to start a family with the man she loved, her high school sweetheart Dre. Dre became rich, Kendall became pregnant and they started their little family. Things were going well until Dre started coming home later than usual confirming what Kendall had already suspected, Dre was having an affair. And to make matters worse he is planning to leave her for a white woman! Kendall is forced to reevaluate her life and everything that she believed about love. She later meets Rashad Michaels, a local businessman who believes in her dreams and encourages her to pursue them. Kendall realizes that Andre may not have been her soul mate and Kendall falls fast for Rashad but there is only one problem. Rashad's ex-girlfriend Layla who has returned from Houston and she wants take her man back.