In Love With A Hustler, An Anthology

Sometimes I Run by Krystal Armstead
Maxine “Doll” Harvey is a young woman who struggles to make it through an abrasive environment. After her parents pass away at the young age of 8, Maxine is then raised by her abusive older brother, Dorian. Dorian’s status in not only his neighborhood, but on the Anne Arundel County Police force, make it hard for Maxine to come clean to anyone about the secrets within her household, so she suffers in silence.

Maxine’s only comfort is her childhood friend, Darryl Allan. He seems to be the only one who understands her pain, even though he isn’t aware of exactly where it hurts. Instead of embracing the feelings that Darryl has for her, she runs in the opposite direction. Maxine’s lack of knowledge about the meaning of love leads her into the arms of an older rich boy with street credibility and charm.

Michael Kelly, who goes by the name Kelly, captures Maxine’s attention. Maxine’s friends and family warn her about him, but her yearning for attention blinds her to the fact that Kelly is no good. How long will she suffer before her powerful silent screams are heard? Get ready to take a journey with Maxine to find not only happiness with someone else, but happiness within herself.

Kha'Lani and Dominic: My Heart Belongs To You ️by R. Michelle
Dezmond Taylor has spent the last 5 years making the love of his life, miserable. If it isn't his line of work that's distracting him, it's the new women he chooses to entertain. What happens when he's realized that he's messed up their relationship beyond repair? Allowing the woman he loves to fall into the arms of the last man he ever wanted.

Amazing Love by Keisha Nicole
Growing up in the same neighborhood and having a tight bond since back in the day, Amazing and Malakye reunite after five long years. After not seeing one another since they were sixteen years old, the flame they once shared quickly reignites.
Malakye has it all; looks, money, and swagger. The ladies love him, and he loves the ladies; through it all, he’s never forgotten the one his heart really wants—Amazing. He’s determined this time around, to snatch her up and put his name on it. His baggage however, keeps popping up, threatening to end things before they have a chance to begin.

Shia, Amazing’s best friend, warns Amazing not to get to close to Malakye, because his past was nothing pretty. She wants Amazing to be happy, but is willing to protect her best friend at all costs. Shia finally drops her reservations about Malakye, only to discover a treacherous secret that puts her in a compromised position.
What was once solid is now on the chopping block and an undeniable bond is put to the ultimate test. Find out what happens when hearts are on the line and betrayal rears its ugly head, all because of falling in love with a hustla.


Dominic Johnson has been waiting for the day that his best friend, Kha’Lani would acknowledge him. When the day finally comes, he realizes that they were meant to be together all along. But before their happiness begins, tragedy strikes and everything he's worked for is put on hold.

Kha'Lani has found happiness in her best friend, but soon secrets come out that she doesn't want anyone to know about. She has only a little time to explain before tragedy strikes, halting the chance to tell the man she truly loves that her heart belongs to him.

What do you do when the man you love keeps betraying your trust? When the one person you trust the most, doesn't care about how he treats you? When love is all you know?