Sex, drugs, lies and video tape all dwell in the shadows of hip hop. A world that is glamorous and alluring can blind its participants to certain truths. This euphoric illusion which is full of money, women, and power, can also be deceiving. You start to believe that the fame will last forever. That the people around you are really your friends, and that the scandalous woman at your side really love you for the person that you are. Stardom can become dangerous for the naïve souls who rise to success without armor. Tangie, who has mastered The Art Of Deceit slithers her way into the heart of many and into the wallets of even more, her latest victim being Hip Hop’s newest sensation Tay’von-Too Fine- Miller. Tay’von is told by his record label that he needs a better looking woman on his arm because the public will deem his plus size girlfriend unbefitting for a rising star. So he pulls Tangie into his world hoping to use her for her looks, only to get rid of her when he is done. But he has highly underestimated her. Her charm is hypnotic, that of a snake charmer, and as strong as the magic from a voodoo priest. Once she has cast her spell, she is sure to bring any man or woman down to their knees. She rules with a blackened heart and shows no mercy to people like Shamika, the spiteful girlfriend of equally talented but not as successful rapper Black Dialect. Tangie will stop at nothing to secure her lifestyle, even if that means shaking hands with a record label owner who Tay’von has proclaimed a sworn enemy. Carmello wants Tay’von to sign to his record label, and Tangie wants revenge. Together they hatch a plan that will give them both what they want. What will happen when Tay’von, his bodyguard, the sexy R&B tour mate Amira, and Carmello all fall under Tangies spell? Death, debauchery, and deceit - now if only everything would go as planned.

The Art Of Deceit: Give me the world, or I'll take it!

Literature & Fiction

Joseph, Fabiola

United States

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Do you know who you are? Are you comfortable in your skin? Outed by her best friend in front of the whole neighborhood, Niya is trying to come to terms with being a lesbian, and it isn’t easy. Although everyone around her seems to know the secret she is trying to hide, she is still battling the fact that she likes girls. Filled with dreams of becoming a rap star, she must first learn to accept who she really is before taking over the music industry. Jamilla is drowning in the reality of her home life. Forced to face a real life monster on a daily basis, the shame of her past is slowly killing everything beautiful about her. Just when she thinks life isn't worth living, she befriends Niya. Armed with a pen, journal, and true friendship, this writer will find the courage to overcome her past. With Jamilla’s self-imposed restraints and label of being straight, feelings will emerge, but will also be stifled. Both of these women will be confused by an extremely close unconventional friendship and high sexual tension. Afraid of disrupting their budding friendship, Niya fights to keep her true feelings for Jamilla under wraps. How long can this game of friendship last when love is the stronger opponent? How will these ladies triumph over pain, murder, and so much anger? The secret lies within the pages of Niya… Rainbow Dreams. The story of forbidden love, friendship, music, and destruction.

Niya: Rainbow Dreams (The Dreamers)

Bliss, Erotic

Genre Fiction

Sodom and Gomorrah is Washington, D.C.’s premier gay and lesbian nightclub. Beyond the music, bottles, flyers, cages, and V.I.P sections, are the workers who keep the party going on and off the dance floor. Find out what happens once the last records are spun, and the drama follows them home. Sex, betrayal, lies, lust, and love, is never too far behind once these sexy employees clock out. Enter Gomorrah, and sit on the throne with the TurnOut queens. *** Flip Mode: Dirty With A Twist By Fabiola Joseph What happens when the queen’s throne has been jeopardized ? You enter the flip mode! Monaco is used to having things her way, in and out of the bedroom. With a loving family and a career as a club promoter, which lends a helping hand to her overactive sex life, things couldn't be peachier. But when the charming, sexy, and challenging, Zora, enters the picture, the intoxicating cat and mouse games begin. Monaco soon finds herself face to face with the reality that her chaotic lifestyle isn't as perfect and fun as it seems. When both family and bedroom secrets are revealed, will she make it out unscathed, or will this turn out queen be dethroned by the flip mode? You Send Me Spinning: The DJ Diaries By Christiana Harrell Jia Lu{a.k.a}DJ Persuasion keeps the sexy ladies on the dance floor while spinning the latest tunes for the hottest club on the East Coast. She seems to have it all together when she steps on the scene, but there are two people who can send her spinning out of control. When a past lover turns her world upside down, and her best friend, who may just be a foe collide, Jia runs the risk of getting caught up in an intricate web of deceit. Will DJ Persuasion be able to spin her way to freedom and head down the road of self-discovery, or will she get caught up in the mix? Cognac: Straight, No Ice By Raynesha Pittman Coy, Gomorrah's newest cage dancer comes off as straight as the Cognac she sips, and was nicknamed after. Never in a million years did Coy imagine she'd be dancing for lesbian women to make ends meet. But there was no going back to the life she left behind in California. When she realizes she’s becoming the olive in the lesbian Martini, not only does her curiosity grow, but she decides to add a performer named Ice to her glass. Some can't handle Cognac without a chaser, but will Ice be up to chasing her? Maybe: What’s Your Poison? By Renee Wallace Tattoo artist and Atlanta native, Isabelle Turner, moved to D.C. looking to turn a new leaf. When she finds herself working for Bijou Desirer at club Sodom and Gomorrah, she prays that this new job brings an abundance of new opportunities. Could working the ultra-exclusive V.I.P section at one of the capitals sexiest nightclubs help her get closer to her dreams, and her dream woman? Maybe! Sinful Cindy: Can I Get A Refill? By Ben Burgess Jr Moving from one state to the next and doing various jobs from stripping to bartending, Cindy knew it was time to leave New York for a fresh start in Washington, D.C. After the last club she worked at was raided by the cops, Cindy's part-time lover, Janai hooks her up with a bartending job at the prestigious nightclub, Sodom and Gomorrah. Cindy hopes to end her nomadic lifestyle but, as her popularity rises in the club, and tension and drama builds, will Cindy finally have a place to call home? Or will she be consumed by her exciting new environment and wear out her welcome?

The TurnOut Queens: With Just One Taste...They'll Have You Sprung

Pittman, Raynesha

Harrell, Christiana

Burgess Jr., Ben

Wallace, Renée

The Art of Deceit

Tangie is the hottest thing to hit the video scene. Young, sexy, and dangerously appealing, she slithers her way into the hearts of many rappers, and into the wallets of even more. Her latest victim is Hip-Hop's newest sensation, Tay'von 'Too Fine' Miller, who pulls Tangie into his world, hoping to use her for her looks, only to get rid of her when he is done. But he has highly underestimated her. Her charm is as hypnotic as a snake charmer, and as strong as the magic of a voodoo priest. Once she has cast her spell, she is sure to bring any man or woman to their knees.

Urban Renaissance

Niya: Rainbow Dreams

Pricey: Playing in Traffic

There are more than thirty million slaves in the world today. Eighty percent are female, and half are children. This is Billie and Carmine's story.
Deceived into leaving Haiti and Cuba by Mr. and Mrs. Vega, Billie and Carmine are confronted with a harsh reality once on American soil. The teens realize they are sex workers for the Pricey Pussy Empire, and the couple who lured them to the U.S., actually run their own division for the underground flesh for sale operation. Billie and Carmine will suffer through human indecency, cruel punishment, and sexual assault in hopes of breaking the chains of captivity.
When Billie is sold by the bitter wife of the man who slips into her bed at night, the twosome is faced with a huge dilemma. Will Billie be swept away in the dark of night by her new buyer, or will Carmine step in and help her with a plan that will win their tickets to freedom? But, what is freedom to the souls who continue to play in traffic?
Choices must be made, and those decisions may deal the priciest blows to their young lives. There is an expensive price tag attached to vengeance, and once it is theirs, they may just end up paying with their souls.
What does it take to survive in the world of human trafficking? A warrior's heart, the hunger for blood and revenge, and pure insanity. Witness the evolution of Billie Blue Blondie and Carmine Pallazolo.

Do you know who you are? Are you comfortable in your skin? Outed by her best friend in front of the whole neighborhood, Niya is trying to come to terms with being a lesbian. When she falls for her straight neighbor, Jamilla, there is no more denying who she really is. Niya will do whatever it takes to prove her love, even if it means taking a life. What will happen when family issues, fame, the struggle for love, and reality set in? How will Niya deal with a Hip-Hop career as she tries to repair her broken heart and family issues?
Signing to Green Note Records may just bring fulfillment and love when the sexy R&amp;B diva Brazil Noelle swoops in and aims for her heart. Niya has always been the hero, but is she willing to be saved? Will her feelings for Jamilla block what could actually be her chance to get back the love she always gives? 
Jamilla is drowning in the reality of her home life. Forced to face a real life monster on a daily basis, the shame of her past is slowly killing everything beautiful about her. Just when she thinks life isn't worth living, she befriends Niya and becomes confused by the extremely close, nconventional friendship, and the high sexual tension that sends her head spinning. Will her fling with a male “straighten” her out for good, or will it help her to realize that love has no boundaries? How long can this game of friendship last when love is the stronger opponent?
Join the tormented twosome on an undeniable thrill ride as they travel down the rocky road of self-discovery. Niya and Jamilla will combat their fears, violence, distractions, extortion, love, denial, family, and sometimes each other, in this emotionally charged and action-packed coming of age tale.

What was it like in the heyday of the hip-hop video vixen? Enter Tangie's world and find out how to master the art of deceit.\nThe glamorous world of hip-hop is filled with money, women, sex, and power, but it can also be deceiving. Stardom can be dangerous for the naive souls who rise to success without armor.\nTangie is the hottest thing to hit the video scene. Young, sexy, and dangerously appealing, she slithers her way into the hearts of many rappers, and into the wallets of even more. Her latest victim is hip-hop's newest sensation, Tay'von "Too Fine" Miller. Tay'von's record label tells him the public will deem his plus-sized girlfriend unworthy of a rising star. He needs a better-looking woman on his arm. He pulls Tangie into his world, hoping to use her for her looks. He plans to get rid of her when he is done, but he has highly underestimated her.\nTangie has no chill and shows no mercy to people like Shamika, the spiteful girlfriend of equally talented but not as successful rapper Black Dialect. She will stop at nothing to secure her lifestyle, even if that means shaking hands with a record label owner whom Tay'von has proclaimed a sworn enemy. Carmello wants Tay'von to sign to his record label, and Tangie wants to reach her ultimate goals: money, fame, and revenge! Together they hatch a plan that will give them both what they want.\nWhat will happen when Tay'von, his bodyguard, the sexy R & B tour mate Amira, and Carmello all fall under Tangie's spell? Death, debauchery, and deceit. Now, if only everything would go as planned.

To be privileged in Haiti means you're very fortunate. But when those fortunes are gained by kidnappings, human trafficking, illegal drugs, and weapon sales, nothing good will come of it. When a partner in Haiti's notorious criminal organization is betrayed by one of the most ruthless men on the island, his family falls victim to the very thing that got him rich. One hellish night will change the lives of each member of the LaRose and LeCoeur family, and there will be no turning back.Taken captive, Erzili and Marinette must figure out a way to escape their kidnapper while battling the urge to fall for his sons. Karter and Toussaint are just as deadly as their father Enzo, but they are two killers with two very different hearts.Karter is deviously sexy, and at times, lacks a moral compass. To the world, he's hardened and cold, but the devastating secret he's hiding just may hold the key to his reckless behavior.Toussaint is the total opposite of his twin. Calm, calculating, and sinfully handsome, he's an artist at heart. He wants to leave the family business behind but refuses to leave without the love of his life. Will he be able to balance love and family? Fabiola Joseph and Nika Michelle pens a story filled with murder, vengeance, love, and a Haitian crime boss who lives and kills without limits. It's his way or by way of bloodshed. But when love is at play, the threat of death isn't strong enough to keep these lovers apart. Escaping Enzo is the only way they'll be able to love freely. Will they make it out alive or will their blood stain the streets of Port-au-Prince?

Port of Princes: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Betrayal (The Port of Princes Series)

Michelle, Nika

Independently published

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The Art Of Deceit: Give me the world, or I'll take it!

Niya: Rainbow Dreams (The Dreamers)

The TurnOut Queens: With Just One Taste...They'll Have You Sprung

The Art of Deceit

Niya: Rainbow Dreams

Pricey: Playing in Traffic

Pricey: Playing in Traffic

Niya: Rainbow Dreams

The Art of Deceit

Port of Princes: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Betrayal (The Port of Princes Series)