She's smart, beautiful and takes pride in being a shoulder for everyone to cry on…but when no one is around and reality sets in, she's filled with hurt—a hurt that she can't seem to overcome. Everywhere she turns, she's reminded of the reasons that trust isn't too high on her priority list. But when her heart forms a bond with the one man that she's been trying to steer clear of, her entire mindset begins to change. For most of his life, Caleb has been that guy—the one that no woman should take seriously. He's a playboy, and he doesn't shy away from the title. Women know upfront what he's bringing to the table, and if they don't like it, then they can keep it moving. But what happens when the tables turn? Caleb isn’t used to being the one begging for more, but when it comes to Gabi…that’s exactly the case. He can't stay away, and he doesn't want to. Determined to get what he wants, Caleb goes the extra mile to win Gabi’s heart. But when lines are crossed, and trust is broken, everything takes a turn for the worst. Something so promising quickly turns into heartbreak. Will there be a future for Caleb and Gabi? Or will walking away from each other become their only option?

    From the first moment, they met Caitlin “Cat” Smith and Ellington “Duke” Howard had an instant dislike for each other. Caitlin dislikes his arrogant, superior attitude, but he is Zoey Howard-Bryant (Player’s Heart) brother the best and only friend she has. Over the years and after many disagreements somehow she foolishly fell in love with the arrogant, over protective older brother. Love was something Cat avoided, convinced that she could live without it. She had issues in her life that had to be resolved before she could ever consider a relationship with any man, especially one with Ellington “Duke” Howard. Duke Howard knew Caitlin Smith to be stubborn, opinionated, and feisty and he wanted her. Over the years, he fought his attraction because he knew she did not like him, and didn’t mind telling him. She loved his sister and his brother but only putting up with him, until the night after his sister wedding when they found themselves making love through the night. After the best night of his life, she did what she does best. She ran.

    For years, she stayed in a marriage that held no value or substance. She dedicated four years of her life to a man who lied, cheated, and walked all over her heart. At the age of twenty-four years old, she should have been wild and living her best life. After Xavier delivers another powerful blow to her heart, Ivy has no interest in sticking around to save her sunken marriage. The moment Ivy signs the divorce papers, she feels alive and free. She's on a mission to get her life back, and put the past behind her. When she parks her U-Haul in her neighbor's assigned spot, she comes face to face with the sexiest man on God’s green Earth. Since his junior year in high school, Zane worked the streets of Detroit, and now he was leaving his ruthless ways behind him and focusing on his upholstery shop. Zane was now just a regular guy, who was trying to make a way for his eight-year-old daughter. He had been with a few women here and there, but not anyone who could potentially capture his heart. Falling in love wasn't on his agenda, and if it was, his nagging baby mama, Timeka, wouldn't make it easy. After a frustrating day at work, all Zane wanted to do was go home, turn on his TV, and relax. He notices his new neighbor, and instantly, he is mesmerized by her good looks and perfect body. After a run in that leaves both Ivy and Zane wanting to do more than just borrow a cup of sugar, they avoid each other as much as possible. The inevitable occurs, and Ivy and Zane are forced to face the elephant in the room. Being in Zane's presence did something to Ivy, and she could no longer resist what her body and heart desired. Zane is falling hard for Ivy, but where there is happiness, evil lurks. When the past can't let you go, secrets are put to the forefront, and enemies are watching your every move, can Ivy and Zane survive the madness?

    

    

     When the German war machine rolled over the Netherlands in May 1940, Titia Wetselaar Bozuwa was an eight-year-old girl living in the southern city of Breda. She wrote about her family’s endurance of that five-year Occupation in her memoir, In the Shadow of the Cathedral. In Defiance, her first work of fiction, she pays tribute to the many who defied the German Occupation. Challenging the expectations of Dutch society, Anna Smits enrolls as a medical student at Utrecht University. But in a country occupied by Nazi Germany, student life is not what Anna expected. Social clubs are closed; Jews are forbidden from attending schools; and in 1943, students are ordered to sign a declaration of loyalty to the occupying German government. Anna and her seven closest friends—the Group of Eight—refuse to sign. Inspired by a sermon about the Good Samaritan—a sermon that got the minister thrown into prison—the Group of Eight vows to help the victims of Hitler’s brutal regime. They hide Jews and provide them with fake IDs; they keep desperately needed medicines out of the hands of the Nazis; they raise funds for orphaned Jewish children. But as the war drags on and the Nazis’ hold tightens, the Group of Eight shrinks. The few that remain defiantly resist the ever-onerous Occupying force. But how can they fight the lawlessness with which the Germans shoot first and don’t bother with questions? How can they fight the devastating Hunger Winter of 1945? Anna clings to her beliefs and mission, aided by her remarkable grandmother, Baroness van Haersolte, as the country waits for liberation. But will they all survive that long?

    With her family deeply molded into the cartels, she tries to live a more wholesome life as a kindergarten teacher. After the tragic loss of her only son, the blame game and a wicked deception drives the grieving parents in opposite directions. Years later, when he returns to her life, she can’t seem to filter through her conflicted feelings. Sir Vito is YiYa’s weakness. He’s also the one man who has the capability to break down every wall she attempts to hold up against him. With them both still grieving over the loss of their son, emotions are at an all-time high. When it seems like history has a chance to repeat itself, they have to learn to lean on their love for hope to survive. That’s if the two have the strength to fight for love. Omi Wright is an incisive business woman above all. Her high mindedness is the root of her flourishing cocaine transport empire on Norman Cay Island. YiYa is her only true friend that she allows in her life. When the women who raised Omi passes away, it forces the once homeless young girl from the Westbank turned drug trafficker to reunite with her past. Shassius Linares belies his thuggish exterior with his charming ways. He acquires the title as one of the most ruthless international drug lords known to law enforcement and governors. Being that he was raised by La Madrina, nothing stops him from returning to New Orleans to lay her to rest. Not even the fact that he is a wanted man on the run. His deep past with Omi resurfaces with the hard on feelings to match. With him back with his old squad who made him, problem arises. Yeti Wright is Omi’s twin brother whose involvement with cocaine trafficking has moved to high levels. With a wide range of workers under him, he doesn’t regret the relationship he begins with the girlfriend of one of his loyal workers. Nigeria Remington goes from being the girlfriend of a worker to sleeping with the head boss in charge. She captures Yeti’s attention immediately, and even when she seems undecided on who she wants, Yeti comes to her every beck and call when needed. Their relationship is filled with secrets, causing untruths to be revealed. When Nigeria tries to keep up with two men, will the one she chooses be all that she wished for? Will it be too late to go back to the man that she disregarded? Follow the lives of these couples as they try to deal with love lost and found. Will Omi allow Shassius back in after his true colors are shown? Is she even capable of receiving love and giving it back in return? Shassius is a wanted man, so the underlying question is when will his bad karma catch up to him? Will YiYa be able to forgive Sir Vito for not being there when she needed him most? The shell shocking truth of his absence cuts her deep but how will she handle it?

    Love another man and give him all of me again. In fact, I was still dealing with the broken heart my ex-fiancé left me with. Time doesn’t heal all wounds… hardly any if you asked me. What time did do though, was give me a chance to find myself. I thought I was madly in love when really, I just loved the idea of it. I still do. I’m a hopeful romantic and loved knowing that one day I'd be a man’s everything, get married and start a family of our own. It was on my list of things to do before I was called home. With the abrupt death of my Aunt, the realization of time stopping for no one hit me. I didn’t have time to sulk in my sorrows anymore. And, Rashad wouldn’t let me. He wanted me… baggage and all. To fulfill every need that had gone unmet with what’s his name. He wanted me… smart mouth and all. Insecurities and all… Because his heart had been broken too. So, we connected even though I wasn’t ready for us too. Sometimes, men were just extra baggage, and Lord knows I didn’t need that but was Rashad worth it? Could he and I possibly seal our shattered hearts together and master loving again? I was ready to take that risk and find out.

    Once they pull their self together from one situation they are dragged into more chaos leaving them feeling like things might not get better. Zy'ala is in her own little world. Without her sisters down her back and her parents gone she struggles to find stability in her life pushing away love and welcoming trouble with open arms. Looks like Amina is going to have her own little family and she's finally getting used to being loved. But will they ever find the crazy brother so they can actually live happily ever after... When a bomb is dropped on her will she learn to forgive and forget??? One of the hardest things is deciding whether to keep fighting or throw in the towel. Unsure of what to do Jurnee puts off making a decision and is context with the way her life is. That is until her husband and the man after her heart come face to face. Gucci can't seem to find the key to the escape room and lock her problems away. She finds herself in yet another predicament that she never thought she would be in. When Gucci finally faces a familiar face from her past will it be all she needs to get her life on the right track or will it push her further into a hole turning her life upside down even more. The Bennett sisters have been through hell and back. Find out if a Thugs Love will be enough to help tame these crazy sisters.

     Wes stretched me beyond what I thought possible. One second I was breathing a sigh of relief and the next moment I was gasping for air. It was all too much. The way our lives delicately balanced pleasure and pain was like walking a slippery slope. We had our sights set on turning professional poker player, Vance Cruz, into a superstar, but the media had other plans to distract us from our daily affairs. The walls around me were closing in. And fast. I wanted to run. Wes kept his grip firm, not letting me get too far. Despite his brute strength, they were after me, and they were after Wes. Just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, the walls were breached. My nerves were raw and I was fatigued. I needed a break. A way out of the chaos surrounding my life. Sheila had her ideas of what I should do, and so did Julia Mabel. And when I flew home to Minnesota thinking that Wes and I were done for good, I learned something that might just save me from losing the love of my life forever. Mature audience only. 18+ This story is planned to unfold over several stories and Vol. 5 ends on a cliffhanger.

    Start with Volume One to read about the magical Gathering that starts it all. Each storyteller of the series is responsible for getting their own Highlander bundles ready for you. In the end, there should be 27 sets in the Collections. These sets will all be available in print so you can fill a shelf if you like.You'll fiind all L.L. Muir's books on her Amazon Author page. Be sure to click the follow button beneath her photo!

    

    Drained from the drama, she lets go and embarks on a new job, new friends and maybe a new love interest. When old feelings come back and family secrets are revealed will this push Miaa further away from Cam or will it push her into his arms. Now that he is the Plug of Detroit, Killa Cam's life obstacles have only just begun. Balancing the streets, fatherhood and the love of his life is a challenge but he is prepared to overcome it by any means necessary. With this newfound maturity, will Cam be able to get what his heart desires or will the streets get in the way of his happiness. The story of Miaa and Killa Cam is back. Will they be able to move on from their love triangle drama and give love another try or will they decide that they are better off apart. When threats are made and truths are told, will they fight to be together or just become another unsuccessful love story. Find out in the finale of A Dope Boy Stole My Heart.

    Lots of laughs and tears are part of the job. Combat, test flying and, as the title implies, high risk. A Silver Star recipient, much of my OV-10 combat time was in Laos. Started with the F-100 in Europe and finished my career as test director to make the F-100 a target.

    They share a home, which is the host of many late night wild parties where they go by their own rules. Jacobi, being the oldest and most level headed of the three, is ready to part ways, find a woman, and have kids. Jamari, on the other hand, is wild, loud, sexy, with a reckless mouth, and doesn't really give a damn who doesn't like it! Joriah is just living the life following in the footsteps of his big brother Jamari. They were raised by two loving parents who showered them with anything they wanted, but were able to do so with drug money. Bonnie & Clyde, as they were affectionally called by the boys, were two of the biggest distributors in the south until they were tragically murdered. The last person to have contact with them was their right hand, Rick, who's not able to answer questions as to what happened that fateful night. But their parents had a secret, something that they thought would never get out, but it did, and was the reason that they were killed. How will the brothers feel when they find out about the secret that their parents kept from them all those years? The brothers are outraged and want answers now! Unfortunately, Rick isn't helping and is beginning to seem like their number one suspect. In the midst of everything going on, they each meet three beautiful young ladies who turn their worlds upside down, while helping them at the same time during their time of mourning over their parents.