King, Deja

Ride wit' me : a novel by Katina King( Book )
3 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 235 libraries worldwide
"Sometimes in love, things are not meant to be. Parents can sometimes seem to be your enemy and the streets will always have their way of trying to destroy anything good. Will Mercedes and Dalvin fall victim to the obstacles standing in their way, or will they fight against the odds and ride it out." -- from back cover.

Diamond playgirls( Book )
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 220 libraries worldwide
Living on separate floors of a Harlem brownstone, four professional women--Dior, Tamara, Chloe, and Mona-Lisa--discover that they have a lot in common as they search for love, success, and the finer things in life on Valentine's Day.

Bitch by Deja King( Book )
3 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 217 libraries worldwide
"Precious Cummings is back but this time her own daughter is causing mayhem. Aaliyah Mills Carter was born into street royalty...You would think being anointed the Princess would be enough for Aaliyah but its not..."--p. [4] of cover.

Last bitch standing : a novel by Deja King( Book )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 213 libraries worldwide
In the final installment of the bitch series, Precious Cummings only has one agenda and that is to destroy her most conniving enemy yet, Maya. There is no doubt in Precious' mind that she can shut it down. The only problem is locating her nemesis, who has disappeared with her husband, Supreme and daughter, Aaliyah. As Precious fights to not only win the battles but the war, she is determined to be the last bitch standing--P. [4] of cover.

Bitch reloaded by Deja King( Book )
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 205 libraries worldwide

The bitch is back by Deja King( Book )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 195 libraries worldwide
In The Bitch Is Back, Precious is relishing in every hood queen's dream life. She has her king, Supreme, and her princess, their daughter Aaliyah. With an estate in Beverly Hills, a fleet of luxurious cars and endless cash flow, the drama Precious experienced in the gritty streets of New York is a distant memory -- or so she thought. Without warning, Precious worst nightmare becomes a reality. Pretty Boy Mike, the man who brutally raped Precious and who plotted to have her husband Supreme killed, has escaped from prison. With her life in danger, Precious resorts to what she knows best -- murder and mayhem -- to defend herself and the people she loves. Hell hath no fury than a gangsta chick out to protect what she cherishes the most -- her family. Brace yourself as Precious again wreaks havoc from West to East Coast battling her most treacherous enemy yet.

Trife life to lavish by Deja King( Book )
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 179 libraries worldwide
Tierra Thompson has a chip on her shoulder and an ax to grind. She was born in the hood, and at twenty-one she has grown tired of calling it home. After hustling and being hustled by the dealers around the way, the hard truth is setting in and Tierra has to decide if she is willing to sell her soul to escape the grittiness of the streets. Nichelle Martin and Tierra have been best friends since childhood and used to be partners in crime until Nichelle lucked up and became wifey to Renaldo Renny ONeal. Renny is known in the borough of Queens, as being the man who is making all the paper. With Nichelle s new upgraded status, her lifestyle is in stark contrast to the one formerly shared with her best friend Tierra. Escaping the grimy projects that her man now reigns over is proving to be bittersweet for Nichelle. In the hood, with street fame comes greed and jealousy. The need to remain on top, births the most trivial behavior. Can these two best friends keep their bond since childhood intact as both set out to go from Trife Life To Lavish?

Trife life to lavish. Part 2, Genesis & Genevieve-- am I my brother's keeper : a novel by Deja King( Book )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 161 libraries worldwide
Nichelle feels betrayed and alone as she wonders what happened to her man Renny and if her best friend Tierra is dead or alive. As she fights through the turmoil, she is more determined than ever to locate the brother she never knew she had, Genesis, but will the calculating and ruthless Arnez stand in her way? Genesis is still a broken man after losing his wife on their wedding day. The ever so loyal CoCo is right by his side trying to mend his broken heart, but she is not sure if he is interested in what she is offering. Things get further complicated when Genesis begins to focus all his attention on finding what happened to his long lost sister Genevieve. But as Genesis gets closer to the truth, chaos erupts. Precious has always tried to be in control of her own destiny, but she was dealt a card that turned her already shaky relationship with Supreme upside down. As she struggles to keep her family intact, it seems impossible with Nico constantly lurking in the background. Things become further complicated when secrets become revealed, and their loyalty is tested. Quentin Jacobs is loved by many and hated by few. But the one person's love he wants more than anything is that of his daughter Precious. Quentin will not be deterred, and as he begins to make headway, Precious gives him an ultimatum: it's either me or Maya. Who will he choose?

Queen bitch by Deja King( Book )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 158 libraries worldwide
With the cards stacked against her, Precious has to gamble it all and use the only weapon she has left--her street savvy brains to outwit the most dangerous enemies she's encountered yet. In this game where the winner takes all, who will come out on top--the mentor or the protégé? Because there can only be one Queen Bitch.

Bitch : the beginning-- a novel by Deja King( Book )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 129 libraries worldwide