Sa'id Salaam

Looking for a warm and fuzzy tale about a colorful preacher and his congregation of lively church folk? How about a feel good story full of life lessons, good morals, and happy endings? Well, keep looking because this isn't it. Reverend Cash is the story of a street hustler turned preacher from the mean streets of the south side of Memphis, TN. Reverend Cash is a player, a pimp, and a preacher all rolled in one. To him the pulpit is just another hustl to feed his greed and licentiousness. The perfidious preacher doesn't have a holy bone in his body, yet he still manages to ascend the ranks of the clergy. He hits the big time when he hijacks the helm of a megachurch in Atlanta, GA. In his wake he leaves behind a trail of death and destruction. In the words of Reverend William Cash, Let Us Prey

David Light, professionally known as D-Lite, wanted nothing else in life except to rap. His journey takes him from the mean streats of the South Bronx to the bright lights of HotLanta Childhood friends, Desean and Shelby are along for the long haul as faithful sidekicks. However, life at the top of the charts is more than they bargained for. Success transforms David into the image created for him by his label. The lines between art and life blur as envy turns to jealousy and jealousy turns to murder. Written by music business insider Sa'id Salaam, Love and Hip Hop is wildly entertaining but slyly intertwined with a moral message. In the end, decide for yourself if success is worth the price of fame.

Your girl Shyne is back in this spinoff of your favorite family. Follow her as she deals with adulthood and marriage. A few dangerous goes emerge and she's chosen to step into her famous parents' shoes to protect them. Shyne is a funny, sexy, and sassy tale sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Turn the page and enjoy Shyne because she's all grown up.

The YOLO series ends as violently as it began. Killa has made his choice, but Sincerity has vowed to kill YOLO before she allows them to be a happy family. To make matters worse a dangerous new threat comes in the form of Murda and Malice. The wannabe thugs want to be the killer couple. New York isn't big enough for the two couples, so one of them must die. You Only Live Once and YOLO has vowed "Til death does us "

Dolla & Dyme grew up loveless and lonely in the mean streets of Brooklyn, New York. After searching for love in all the wrong places, a chance encounter brings them together. The couple becomes inseparable, coming up with a plan to come up. Their actions in Brooklyn run them hot, so they go on the run. The city of Atlanta beckons and they pick up right where they left off. Their goal is to get rich or die trying. Sometimes in life when you want something bad enough, you just have to take it, including love. Dolla & Dyme are Jackin For Love.

The Killa-Yolo saga continues with Sun & Shyne. It's said that an apple doesn't fall from the tree and this is one deadly family tree. Sun is definitely his father's son. Not only did he inherit his high IQ and good looks but his dangerous demeanor as well. Likewise, Shyne is her mother's daughter in many ways. She's pretty, sassy, and out of her damn mind. A tragic turn of events force the twins to grow up fast. Killa does his best as a single dad but his time is still split between two households. Sun and Shyne develop an unbreakable bond that will last from the womb til the tomb but they still have to endure GROWING PAINS.

Can motherhood slow YOLO down or is she destined to be luntic for life? Has Killa forgiven her or just given her a headstart? Will the Black Mob comeback stronger than ever and seek revenge? All these questions and more will be answered in this final installment.

YOLO 4 picks up right where Sun & Shyne 3 leaves off. Killa is still fighting for his life while the twins try to live theirs without his presence. Meanwhile, a pregnant Shyne finally begins to read her mother's diary and is amazed by the raw and uncut mind of the lovely lunatic. With Shyne out of commission Sun and Rico continue overseeing the family's business while maintaining families of their own. YOLO 4 has a surprisingly shocking ending that will absolutely knock your socks off. Get ready to delve into the DIARY OF A MAD WOMAN.

In this installment of the Dope Girl saga Cameisha and crew are faced with some difficult situations and decisions. Dasias' drug habit has come to light and must be addressed. Bilal has to choose between his career and the girl he loves. Jackie has decided to be a full fledged mber and Aqua is still Aqua. Armed with a new synthetic coke the crew is set to become major players but not without a cost. The super drug gets the user super high, but something is wrong, people are dying. Marisol makes a startling discovery that has a deadly price tag. Cameisha has a new man in her life who shares her ambition. With her product and how hustle they can't do anything but TURN UP.

The Bad Cop series concludes with this explosive finale. Megan finally realized her dream of becoming a police officer, but she quickly finds out it's not all cracked up to be. She still has to deal with family drama at home as well as on the job. She excels through the ranks and finds herself in an elite drug task force. Megan has some difficult choic s to make in order to prove her case as an old enemy comes back to threaten everything she's built. She soon finds out it's easier to be a bad cop than a good one. Being tempted by the opulent lifestyle of the rich and infamous. Will she be able to maintain her integrity or become corrupt? In the end, she finds out there really is a thin line between being a good cop and bad cop

Reign and Unique grew up fatherless and impoverish in the gritty, grimy, streets of Bronx, New York, so they had every right to be salty. These salty Chicks were in search of sweet licks to make up for what their single mothers couldn't afford. However, their first lick was anything but sweet. In fact, it was so bad, it set off a chain of events that had bodies dropping like dominoes. At the same time, both girks were looking for love. They find it, but can they keep it? Salty Chicks and Sweet Licks is a wild ride from start to finish. A classic street tale you will not be able to put down

Megan Robinson never wanted to be a nurse, singer or an actress growing up. Instead she knew early on that she wanted to follow in her father's footsteps and become a New York City police officer. She enjoyed a happy childhood until a tragic turn of events shook her comfortable life to its core Her world was flipped upside down when her hero is taken away from her and she finds herself alone with a mother, who is more concerned with chasing a sack than raising a child. The ugly side of life only strengthens Megan's resolve to become a police officer. She keeps her eyes firmly on the prize of the badge of the badge and the gun. The only question now is if she'll be a good cop or bad cop

Cameron Forrest had the mind of a mathematician, the heart of a lion, and the soul of a hustler. If he had been raised across town in one of Atlanta's affluent areas, he would probably have been a doctor or lawyer...maybe even president. Instead, he grew up in one of Atlanta's most depressed ghetto. Can was a natural born leader, so it was no surprise that he rose to the top of the drug trade. He ran the notorious B. C. Bs with an iron fist. As a result, he was a millionaire by the age of 21. Join young Cam as he robs, steals, and kills on his rise to the top. As he grinds his way up the ladder...killing anyone who gets in his way.

The crew is back in the finale of Rotten Apples. The girls are thick as thieves but like they say, there's no honor amongst thieves. Marley is still fighting to get her kids back, but remains her own worst enemy. She'll have to grow up in a hurry if she's going to convince a judge to send them home with her. Yasmeen's drive will either rescue or ruin her and everyone around her. She puts the crew on her back and leads the way even though she lost her own way. Jellissa invested in herself, but would it work? Would it change her if it did or destroy her if it doesn't? Will her mother ever forgive her or is their relationship gone for good? Mitzi is still trying to take care of her siblings while her mother slides further into the abyss of abuse. The clock is ticking on getting Rosa back in one piece. They know the only way out of the hood is to hit a few more licks. Each does her part but one enjoys busting her gun a little more than the others and the bodies begin to pile up. All those bodies draw more heat than the girls can handle. If they all stand strong, they can survive. If not, they all crash and burn. After all, it only takes One Bad Apple to spoil the bunch.

Prince is back and he's poised to take the world by storm. He studied the game like a student until he was ready to master it. He and Meech make moves to become the biggest act on the planet. His march up the charts is filled with looks over his shoulder since he knew the beautiful and dangerous vampire, Katrina, was coming for him one day. That meant he had to find and kill as many other vampires as he can to gain strength for their inevitable showdown. He still has to feed and stay under the radar to avoid detection. Vampires are the biggest killers of vampires but vampire hunters were a close second. A particularly dangerous vampire hunter with a personal grudge picks up his trial and adds more drama into the mix. Her goal is to rid the planet of all bloodsuckers by any means necessary. She isn't the only one hunting the Dark Prince since other vampires seek the same power he does. The Dark Prince is a wild ride from the start to a finish that will knock your socks off. Get ready for the Microphone Fiend

Yasmeen, Marley, Mitzi and Jellissa are back in the explosive follow up to Rotten Apples: Harlem's Finest. The crew is determined come up by whatever means necessary. They decide to pull a stick up, but can they actually pull it off? Marley desperately needs money so she can get her kids back and get them out of the hood and for good. Jellissa is tired of being teased and taken advantage of. She needs money just as bad so she can take drastic measures to improve her condition. Mitzi is still looking for love but finding more heartache instead. Serious issues develop at home and now she's forced to act. Yasmeen is just as confused as ever. The streets threaten to swallow the naive girl whole and eat her alive. She soon sinks to an all time low that she may not make it back from. Either way, the Rotten Apples are back and it's going to be a Hot Girl Summer.

For some, the allure and power of the streets are elusive but yet, a wonder to behold. Some engage in this lifestyle of self-destructive criminal behavior, knowing one day it might cost them their family, freedom, or something even far more valuable . . . their lives. Four-Times New York Times Besting-Selling Author Wahida Clark is no stranger to the streets. She served nine-and-a-half years in federal prison. The Bronx's very own Shannon Holmes, author of the National Best-Seller B-More Careful, is no stranger to "Street Lit or the Streets." He served five years himself. Together, they handpicked a select group of authors, each with his or her style and unique flavor of urban literature. So, take a walk on the wild side with us through a hood near you, into sticky situations, where everything is not always what it seems. For the characters in this book, the money stakes are high, and lives are up for grabs. Respect is earned--and power is taken. In Street Tales, you'll read stories of survival and redemption, as well as tales of greed, lies, betrayal, and street justice. You will come face-to-face with life-altering choices and circumstances beyond your control. What would you do in the same situation? These are Street Tales. Around the clock, life and death stare you in the face. There are no second chances--the streets play for keeps. Many learn the hard way that the streets are undefeated. Authors of Street Tales: An Anthology: Shannon Holmes, Wahida Clark, Victor L. Martin, Sa'id Salaam, Reds Johnson, Hood Chronicles, Joe Awsum, and Vance Phillips

Note this is the complete Dolla & Dyme series in one paperback. Dolla and Dyme grew up loveless and lonely in the mean streets of Brooklyn, New York. After searching for the love in all the wrong places, a chance encounter brings them together. The couple becomes inseparable, coming up with a plan to come up. Their actions in Brooklyn run them hot, so they go on the run. The city of Atlanta beckons and they pick up right where they left of. Their goal is to get rich or die trying. Sometimes in life when you want something bad enough, you just have to take it, including love. Dolla and Dyme are 'jackin for love.

Welcome to Harlem USA Home to the world famous Apollo theater and the soon to be infamous Rotten Apples. Marley is a single mother struggling to make it past life's obstacles. Despite the fact that she is the biggest one in her path. Her bad parenting skills may come back and bite her. Jellissa may not be the cutest chick on the block but dudes love her nonetheless. Her shape and attitude more than make up for what she lacks in looks. Yasmeen is a confused young Muslim woman trying to live in two opposite worlds. They don't coincide so she'll eventually have to choose one. Mitzi's the Puerto Rican mami looking for love in all the wrong places. Meanwhile she's trying to raise her eight siblings as well as her childish mother. Fate forces their hands and causes them to do things to survive by every means necessary. Turn the page and see why these Rotten Apples are Harlem's Finest.