Molly is a young teen with anger problems because of her past. Growing up in a bad ass neighborhood and with a mean ass mother only makes things worst. When she was young Molly's father use to beat her whenever he got drunk. One night he beat her so bad that she felt enough was enough and called the cops. Who would of thought that it would change her life forever. 10 years later Molly just graduated out of high school and is on her way to college. Her father is locked up in jail and her mother is a crack head. Now she has to survive and become a parental figure for her younger brother Aaron and raise him right in a hood full of wrong. But will meeting the hoods biggest drug lord this summer change her life for the good? Or will it just bring unnecessary drama in to her life?

"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴" ••••••• Danielle Johnson other known as Dani Johnson lived a quiet life. She went to school, and came right home. She never bothered with boys especially the ones in her hometown of Atlanta. She knew they were no good and most of them spent their time getting high and selling drugs. She 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 bothered with boys until her father was murdered in broad daylight. After that she snapped, she changed her crowd she hung with. She knew her father was caught up in drama and she found it. 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 are sons of one of the biggest dope boys in Atlanta. Their father was known for having people "taken care of" and was also known to be one of the last people to speak to Dani's father. So now she's out for revenge. And she's starting by getting close to one or all of the three brothers. But with that comes complication when she's caught between what's right and what will lead her to the truth. When feelings of hers and others gets in the way it can possibly distract her from finding out what's truly happened. Her grandmother told her that the truth hides in the waters. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸. •𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧• 18

18 year old Nicole had always had a difficult life. With her dad not being there and her brother dying. She can only depended on her mother. When she find out a big secret her mom kept from her. Can she forgive her? When Nicole mets August she never knew he was a thug. After having many issues and August being there she falls in love with him. But what happen when she finds out he's been keeping a secret? Will she stay with August are will she let him go. You have to read to find out what happens. I also have part 2 of this book thug love 2 in here! You have to read first book to understand what's going on. **book not edited so read at your own risk*** I really hope yall enjoy my book. If you have any ideas or questions plesase message me or comment. Hope you like it.

What happens after 17 year old Cali runs away cause of her no shit parents and she is there for more than 2 years would she ever get out?who would come to get her ?read to find out

Imani's just waiting to graduate high school so she can do something with her life. Struggling with a single mother and 2 little sisters, she was determined to make something of herself. With her bestfriend and first love moved away she was kinda shut off from making any new friends, going through her school days alone, but not completely. Malique, if there were 5 tiers in being in the streets, he would be at a level 3. His name rang bells on his side of town and he was money hungry. He didn't believe in friends, everyone is out to get you was the way he walked through life not fully putting his trust into nobody. When the two cross paths Malique is fixated on the beautiful young girl, determined to make her his. Imani's mom doesn't believe in thugs and doesn't want that for any of her children. How long can Malique keep what he does for a living a secret, and what will happen if everyone finds out. *Unless stated otherwise, the story is told from Imani's POV Rankings #1 in #drugdealer #1 in #blm #1 in #thuglife #1 in #inlovewithathug #20 in #teenlove

When Ryann meets Ava - she's intrigued right away from the smooth woman who is more than just a mystery. From her luxurious lifestyle to her love life, Ava shakes up Ryann's life - a college student in the city of Philly who is living paycheck to paycheck. Up until she's given the opportunity to be loved both lustfully and lucratively. Ryann finds herself head over heels, however living the fast life isn't always what it seems. Follow Ryann on her journey, as her new lifestyle sends her into a world full of violence, money & fame. When things go wrong and she's forced to play the fence, will all she built come crumbling down? Or can she stand tall, when everyone expects her to fall?

22 year old August Alsina, was the youngest King Pin in New Orleans. He had it made, the cars, the clothes, fancy house, cars, girls, you name it! But he was missing something, someone.. he wanted love, but wasn't sure how to go about things, we all want something but don't understand how exactly we should approach it, he just needed a little push. 21 year old Dasani Douglas had just finished up her 4 years in college, earning her Bachelors in Finance. She was good at math and good with computers, now the only problem she had was trying to see if she wanted to deter towards real estate more or financial planning. I guess she'll get there when she gets there. She was no longer with her high school sweetheart, catching him cheating once was it for her, now she was on some to hell with love, show me the money type shit, we all say that, but you can't stop what the heart wants.. will she chase her heart or focus on her dream? Let's find out on this roller coaster, August and Dasani takes us on, hold on tight, cuz you're in for a ride!

Jaliyah 'Blu' Washington and her brothers are your definition of the grind. at 19 , 20 , and 23 years old , she and her two older brothers have done almost everything they could to leave the hood and unstable mother. They've built their lives in the downtown area of Atl. Blu being a nail tech , Jairo playing basketball in college , and Josiah in the streets making money the way he's always known how. Amiri or mir is well known when it comes to the Atl streets , carrying his fathers legacy by keeping the business in the streets going meaning, he's meeting new people left and right including Josiah. The two have become close over the couple months they've known each other running business together. When Mir meets Blu , the two don't click immediately how Josiah believed they would. They actually seem to despise each other but only because Blu is always keeping it real and Mir is extremely blunt, not caring whose feelings he hurts. Despite these feelings against each other , Mir can't help but admire how Blu's the only one that sees through him but what happens when Josiah decides Blu is off limits

Chrissy a 20 year old sophomore in college. With a drug lord for a father named King with her brother Jr following in his footsteps. She had one friend and one friend only which was Momo they were thick as thieves. She's never had a real relationship. She didn't even really believe in true love but maybe that won't last so long when she meets Terell. He was a beast in the streets but showed a totally different side to Chrissy. Terell showed her that he cared and would always be there for her. Chrissy is falling for him but just won't express it. What happens when they fall in love ? Will she be ready to face all the bad things that comes with Terell's life ?

Tayana Brown is an 18 year old senior on the road to graduate. She has AB honor roll and is a good girl in school. Don't let that blind you, she's from the ghetto so she'll give you some scars if you get on her bad side. Everybody knows that though. She's used to being used by guys. All she want is love! But she thinks love always hurts. Trey Johnson is a 18 year old senior who is also set to graduate. He's basically everything that a girl wants. He's handsome, he has shoe game, a dress code and money. Trey is a thug. He's a player too. All he wants from a girl is some head and pussy. But will he change for a special girl? Will he just continue his ways? What will happen when these two cross paths? Will things make a good change or will Tayana's point be proven that thug love always hurts? Read to find out!