Dreams often die in the projects. From their front stoop at Bentley Manor, longtime residents Miz Osceola and Miz Cleo have seen just about everything and know escape comes at a premium…
Book #1 | On Sale : January 2008
Chronicling the exploits of four unforgettable women, Desperate Hoodwives, kicks off a thrilling new series of novels where the women of Bentley Manor know the true meaning of desperation and will do anything to escape the hood…
has what every ghetto girl wants—a loving husband who supplies her with all the fashion, money, and accessories that scream “hood success.” But once her husband lands himself in jail, how far will Aisha go to keep her image and hold down her man?
had a simple plan: ride the coattails of her pro-athlete boyfriend all the way out of the projects. But Tyrik’s not calling much as he used to. Her mother’s advice? Bear Tyrik’s child. Will Devani’s baby-mama scheme backfire?
is blinded by her love for Junior—and blind to all of his adultery, too. Disowned by her family for marrying a black man, Molly lets everyone abuse her. But something’s got to give—and one day Junior just might step over the line.
has five children—and four broke baby daddies. Perfect in every way but in the bedroom, Lexi is convinced she’s found her Mr. Right in her husband Luther. Determined to finally provide a good man for her kids, Lexi must struggle to fight her cravings for explosive sex with her ex. Will she stay faithful to her husband or give in to a passion that may very well prove deadly?
Meesha’s Characters in Desperate Hoodwives: Aisha and Lexi
Book #2 | On Sale: August 2008
Set in the same Atlanta projects as Desperate Hoodwives, Shameless Hoodwives is filled with heartbreak, adultery, drug abuse—and deadly consequences for people in the ‘hood. But it’s also a tale of courage, hope, and determination, written by two of the hottest writers on the scene…
married the love of her life, but now he’s addicted to crack. Her husband’s brother steps to help, but Keisha relies on him a bit too much ….which may endanger her entire family.
and her baby, daddy unknown, fled from her husband. Hiding at Grandma Cleo’s means returning to church—but Takiah’s salvation is not the only thing on the pastor’s mind.
Just seventeen, 
has the voice of a superstar. But her abusive life is far from glamorous. The pain in her past may cost her a ticket to fame…
has escaped the projects, with her suburban husband—the type of man every woman wants. But WooWoo can’t resist sneaking back to Bentley Manor for steamy sexcapades with her drug dealer boyfriend. It’s not only WooWoo who has a secret…
Meesha’s Characters in Shameless Hoodwives: Princess and WooWoo
Book #3 | On Sale: January 2009
A pimp, a killer, a playa, and a drug dealer struggle to get their game right in the sizzling third novel from the authors of Shameless Hoodwives and Desperate Hoodwives. Packed with sex, suspense and drama, The Hood Life is the most scandalous tale set at Bentley Manor.
Tavon, better-known as “Sweet,” would pimp his own mother—and he does. Convinced that the prostitution game chose him, Sweet loves his high-rolling life. But when he unexpectedly becomes a father, will Sweet be able to choose between the family trade and his grown, not-so-innocent daughter?
After ten years in prison, the drive-by Demarcus committed still haunts him. Determined to stay above the law, he’s found Allah, promised to change his ways forever and finally do right by his girl Zoey. But when an opportunity arises that will set him and Zoey right for life, Demarcus may have more faith in his killah reputation than the Koran…
Kaseem runs every single drug going in and out of Bentley Manor. His empire provides clothes, cash, and his satisfaction of his wifey, Quilla—along with the company of other ladies, of course. But when Kaseem’s crew becomes more violent, will he be able to escape the life—and the gangsters—he created?
The best playa on the block, Rhakmon can get a woman to do anything he wants. His latest girlfriend, Shaterica, lets him steal, lie, and cheat—smitten to be under his spell. But when Rhakmon stops coming home to her, the revenge Shaterica gives may be more horrible than anything he could have imagined….
From the ladies who brought you Desperate Hoodwives and Shameless Hoodwives, the streets of Atlanta are hotter than ever with drama, sex, and danger—profilin’ four men desperate for anything but their hood life.
Packed with sex, suspense and drama, The Hood Life is the most scandalous tale set at Bentley Manor.
Meesha’s Characters in The Hood Life: Kaseem (The Dealer) and Rhakmon (The Playa)
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