Growing up a ward of the state since the age of three months and having no family, hasn’t been a walk in the park. She endures physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her foster parents, but somehow manages to become a college senior with a double major and hold down a job at the police station as a 9-1-1 dispatcher. However, the last semester of her senior year has brought about some challenges that only the strong can survive. After meeting who she believes is the man of her dreams, Shawn Taylor, can she hold it together with all her issues, to keep him? Shawn Taylor has always been the one to take care of everyone. After the death of his mother and having an absentee father, Shawn is forced into early adulthood at the age of fourteen. His hero mentality, however, pushes him into the wrong lifestyle. Selling drugs for the biggest dealer in Beaumont helps Shawn take care of his elderly grandmother and gets him and his brother Devin through college. Now a struggling photographer and artist, he’s offered a job that could get him out of the game. Will it also cost him his family, his new love with Serita, and most of all, his life?

    Are you willing to do whatever it takes to get it? Ms. Merci Miller is. And after surviving her worst nightmare, finally, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. She sees something she isn't supposed to see; a crime. But she finds a way to use pain to her advantage this time. Her intentions are pure. And just a little bit twisted. And for a while, things are just as sweet as forehead kisses. And then, suddenly, Merci is reminded of her past, and forced to face her biggest fear. "He's back, Merci. Your worst nightmare is here." But the man who hurt her is supposed to be dead. Or is it all in Merci's head?

    For the first time in years, she felt complete. That would soon change, after only two months of being married to 'the love of her life', Khalil. He did the unthinkable, causing Toshi's life to spin out of control. Khalil's single act put Toshi on a path of escaping, hiding, murder, and much more. Now fueled by twisted thoughts, she refuses to give up her freedom. Exposed deep dark secrets will change her life forever.

     Still reeling from the discovery that she's pregnant with Tron's baby, Desirae wrestles with how to tell him. When he finally agrees to meet with her, she soon learns the club owner is in no way the fairytale father she'd dreamed he might be. Desirae's illusion of the man is shattered as he attempts to convince her to get rid of their child. When Tron's ex-girlfriend confronts Desirae, their argument quickly turns violent, landing the two behind bars. Forced to spend time with one another in jail, they get to talking, discovering together just how manipulative and shady the man they share really is. The former enemies shape an alliance, vowing that Tron will soon pay for his infidelities. Will Desirae find the courage to not only stand up to Tron, but to become more for her unborn child than just some man's side chick?

    By the time she figured out her true position, she was already in too deep. Everything changed when he announced he was leaving the mother of his children to start a family with her. When she learns Messiah has been lying yet again, and is actually married, will she continue to settle for a supporting role, or bow out gracefully?  Bria has been with King, a handsome street hustler, for a decade, but he still hasn't put a ring on it. In-between dealing with his baby momma drama, infidelity, and countless lies, she's remained down for him as his Queen. However, her patience is beginning to wear thin as more skeletons start falling out of his closet. Bria toys with the idea of giving him a taste of his own medicine but can she actually go through with it?  Armani has a life most women would envy: a million dollar lifestyle, a beautiful family, and most importantly, a thirteen carat wedding ring. Now she wants nothing more than to plan a storybook wedding and live happily ever after, but life has other plans. After discovering her man isn’t who she thought he was, she finds herself faced with a hard decision. Can she forgive him for the sake of her family? Heaven is struggling to take care of her daughter without any financial support from her ex, a rapper named Stacks. Their romance ended around the same time as his career, but the two co-parent in the same house to save money. Stacks wants nothing more than to get back together but Heaven is finding herself unexpectedly falling in love with her best friend Ace...

    She knew it had the ability to make people self-destructive based off of what her parents went through. Why should her situation be any different? After parting ways with Priest, she is just trying to pick up the pieces in her life. And of course, just as she’s trying to close one door, ten more open for her from her past. With Memphis still on the loose, and Priest suffocating from the hurt he feels from Charm’s betrayal, he does something that surprises everyone and leaves several relationships in pieces. New situations begin to brew and other skeletons begin to roll from the closet of many of these complex characters. And just when it seems every stone has been turned, more revelations are made. Now questioning any and everything, can Priest and Charm work their way back from the pain? Or are they only setting themselves up for more? Find out in part two of this explosive series!

    Alaïa, Miracle, and Chloè have been through it all together, including relationships, heartbreaks, and their fair share of trials and tribulations. But things really take an interesting turn when a couple of equally troublesome bad boys fall into their path. If you enjoyed "When a Rich Thug Wants You", you'll love this coming of age tale, filled with love, betrayal, deception, and a closet-full of secrets that'll leave you shocked and in awe.

    

     The Hussle and Heart series, dedicated to the late Nipsey Hussle, travels to the slums of Channing City and places a magnifying glass on the lives of the biggest hustlers with the biggest hearts.

    Moving down to Atlanta was meant to be a move for the best. However, somewhere in the middle, he became entrapped in a web of lust, lies, and secrets. Cameron Patterson believed she would have a carefree life after stating "I do." Unfortunately, things have been everything but carefree. Being the devoted wife to a husband in charge of an intricate car ring was not what she had in mind. Neither was battling her desires for another man. Jude Patterson was given a once in a lifetime opportunity after his boss, King handed down his multi-million dollar operation. As expected, his newly found career also came with its share of responsibilities and enemies. Unfortunately, that isn't Jude's only concern. An old love interest unexpectedly comes back into his life, once again challenging his loyalty and devotion. This is a short story

    Everything is going as planned right up until Mera causes problems with Tahiry. Not only is Lamont now faced with family drama, his true identity is on the verge of being exposed too. Mendesses has found everything he’s ever wanted in a woman with Collins. As the relationship moves in the right direction, her ex-boyfriend Nasir creeps in the shadows. Not only that but Nigel refuses to give up on taking Mendesses spot on the thrown. But in his final attempt to take it all his pride may be his own downfall. Karisma thought she had it all when she finally got with her long time, crush James. They both wanted the same thing so becoming a couple was only right. Unfortunately, James ends up letting the fact that he may be the child of Danielle’s baby crowd his judgment which ultimately causes friction in his relationship. His lies and wanting to have the best of both world pushes Karisma away and into Jake’s arms Lies, secrets and ulterior motives are exposed in this highly anticipated finale. So strap your seatbelts on tight as you hop in the fast lane for this final lap of Fallin’ For A Detroit Rydah.

    They never cross that line with each other, but when Cupid’s arrow struck them, things change drastically. Both in their separate relationships, their friendship gets tested when being so close to each other causes trouble. Heaven wants to be in a relationship with her man, Reese, but can’t deny the feelings she has for Rome.He was struggling to find himself. Rome was fresh home from jail and determined to do something with his life. He’s putting everything on the line, and hoping that he could have his cake and eat it too. He doesn’t want to lose Heaven as a friend, but he also wants her to be happy. Temptations were getting to the both of them, and being in the Friend Zone is no longer an option for them.Tune in to this epic Standalone, and find out if Heaven, and Rome can come out on top. Lies are told, secrets are revealed, and jealousy comes into the picture. Will Rome and Heaven say F#*K A Friend Zone or will the hood get the best of them.

    She knows what she wants and won’t settle for anything less than that. After receiving mind blowing news from a past lover Jay decides it’s time for a change. Little does he know someone from his past isn’t ready to let him go. Kamari feels as if his love life is missing something. After meeting a woman he believes can fill the void, he thinks he has it all. Kamari’s world quickly comes crumbling down after a secret is revealed and he makes a mistake that may cost him his life. Lies are told, secrets are revealed, worlds collide, and love blooms in An Unexpected Love: Jay’s Story.

    He’s on his second strike, meaning the next crime he commits could send him back to jail for the rest of his life. Haji is straight forward, in need of control, and incapable of tolerating disrespect. He’s a bomb, liable to explode at any given moment— until Mei comes to tame the beast. Mei Moon loves her career as a probation officer, until her high school sweetheart walks into her office. Twelve years have passed since she’s seen him, and the last thing Mei wants is to be around him in any capacity. Because Haji has been labeled a menace to society, Mei knows he won’t be treated fairly by the system, and her old love for him is the only reason she agrees to help him out. History and chemistry make it hard for these two to maintain a professional relationship but they try their absolute hardest. Finally surrendering, they become prisoners to their passion, risking their freedom and Mei’s career. In order for their relationship to work, they have to work together to keep Haji out of trouble, but enemies, old friends, and even family seek to prove... once the streets have you... they never really let you go. Please note: This is book one in a standalone series. It does not end in a cliffhanger, and the next book will feature a new couple with updates on this one.

    Unbeknownst to most, Raheem was The Plug and ruled the streets with an iron fist alongside his best friend, Jabba. Raheem’s first priority was to have a hand in raising his four boys, keep the streets in a choke hold and find some peace in the only woman who had truly captured his heart, Yvette. However, co-parenting with the baby mother from hell, who refuses to let go, wreaks havoc on the relationship with Yvette. Terri is the epitome of wanting your cake and eat it too. Terri is not ready to let the security blanket of Raheem go, causing her to bring nothing but drama and more drama into the lives of Raheem and Yvette. Terri strings a web of lies and deceit in order to secure the bag, with no regard for the people who will get hurt along the way. Yvette is a young teacher who is determined not to fall in love again after a heartbreak she suffered while in college. Yvette couldn't catch herself from falling once Raheem came in and snatched her soul. What was supposed to be a casual sexual relationship turned into her finding the love of her life. It appeared that Terri had won the war when one of her antics had Yvette running for the hills and leaving the man she had fallen in love with behind. She meets a man who wants nothing more than to have Yvette as his woman; however, nothing is certain when Lil Mama Falls For The Plug.