Fearing for her safety, as well as the safety of her unborn baby, Kiarra’s stuck trying to think of a way to get out untouched. But, when a stranger by the name of Kodi unknowingly saves her life, Kiarra finds herself trying to return the favor. Meet Kodi Anderson. She’s been with her boyfriend, Gates, for six years, and it’s been everything but a fairytale. Gates has a problem with drinking, cheating, and keeping his hands to himself, to put icing on the cake. When Gates moves them to Chicago from Iowa to work with Church and Tre, he made a promise to Kodi that he’ll change his ways for the better. Can he keep that promise, or will Kodi’s love story end in tragedy? Lauren felt unlucky with love when it came to her relationship with Tre. But, when she met up and coming rapper, Banks, he opened her eyes, and her heart, to give love a try again. Everything seems on the up for the couple until they’re faced with Banks ex-girlfriend, who doesn’t seem to know how to let go. Does Banks prove that he’s too good to be true, or can he fight temptation to keep him and Lauren’s relationship afloat? “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” That statement rang true for Church when it came to how he felt about Kiarra. Not ready to accept that he lost his for good, Church snatched Kiarra, not thinking about the consequences of his actions. With a pregnant girlfriend, and a daughter at home, will Church have a change of heart, or will his obsession with Kiarra turn deadly for him, and those around him?

    

     That is until Kaine's ex fiancé Tameka crashes Karma's birthday party and announce that she's pregnant with his baby and has no plans of getting rid of it. After Tameka's pregnancy is confirmed Kaine makes it very clear to her that Karma still has his heart and he's only there to father their child. Tameka on the other hand isn't taking no for an answer so she kicks the baby mama drama up a notch and wreak havoc on Kaine and Karma's relationship by showing up announced, threatening Karma and just making her pregnancy an inconvenience for them. But with the past coming back to haunt both Kaine and Karma Tameka and her baby bump is the least of their worries. Kaine is hiding a deep, dark secret that he hasn't shared with Karma, and not only will it put the both of their lives in danger, it will change the entire course of their relationship. Karma soon realizes that loving Kaine comes with a serious price to pay......one that money can't buy. In this second installment of Kaine and Karma there will be wild turns, unexpected surprises and a plot twist that no one saw coming!

     5,000 additional words completed with sex, lies, and secrets A preview of Part 2 raw, unedited, and edge of the seat drama Follow Lakisha Johnson on social media: Instagram @KishaJohnson Twitter @_LakishaJohnson

    After learning that the two people she trusted with her life were snakes in the grass, Jazzy decided to move on. Rayshawn a boss in his own right always get what he wants and he always wanted Jazzy. The only thing stopping him was that nigga Jaylin, but things changed. Jaylin has messed up and Rayshawn is gonna do everything in his power to make Jazzy his... Even if he has to hurt a few people in the process.

    As if feeling Silk’s wrath isn’t enough, he throws a gut-wrenching punch, that leaves her wondering if she has lost him forever. Though, his love for Kenji is undeniable, Silk can’t let go of the hurt that her secret inflicted on him. He dives head first into his new assignment which proves to be his toughest job yet. Especially, when the job gets too personal. Will Kenji and Silk be able to work through their problem and repair their relationship? Or will Silk’s inability to let go, end them forever? Learning the extent of Laxton’s injuries, leaves Canary heartbroken, yet stronger than ever. As Laxton’s fiancée, she vows to stick by his side no matter what. That proves to be harder than she expects when Laxton injuries leaves him with an addiction to pills. Guilt and an addiction places him in a state that causes him not to care about losing everything he worked so hard to achieve⸺not even Canary. Will Canary stay ten toes down, or will she leave Houston just as fast as she arrived? Can Laxton fight off his demons before Canary to an end to what started as a loving relationship. With all that Makiyah has done, karma comes back to pay her an extended visit. After nearly being beaten to death by Ali, sweet revenge is the only thing that would make it even. In this explosive finale: relationships will be tested, more secrets will be revealed, and the girls will reunite once more. Finding a real one is what they all wanted but keeping a real one is easier said than done.

    Wearing rose colored glasses, still believing he can change, Keya finds herself once again, tangled in Locke's sinister and sexual desires, that have now escalated. Having no real support and no way out will any one ever come to her rescue? Will someone save her or will she soon be able to save herself?

    As the co-owner of the biggest production company in the music industry, and sole owner of the hottest radio station in the Midwest, King is used to getting what he wants. Right now, what he wants most is the taste of Reign on his lips. Reign Stevens's life has been anything but picture perfect. Living in her twin sister, Royal's, shadow, she has always been the family outcast. When Royal and Lucas, Reign's husband, run off together, Reign's family turns their backs on her. Bitter and heartbroken, Reign desperately searches for attention in the most unlikely of places: the internet. A chance encounter between Reign and King propels them beyond the lines of friendship. Secrets reveal themselves and fantasies become fulfilled as King and Reign navigate through the tangled web of sex, lies, and friendship.

    High maintenance and all about a come up, Ivy cares about no one but herself. Only messing with ballers and guys willing to do whatever for her, Ivy is a high class gold digger and figures she can pull any guy she wants...until she meets the infamous Hakeem Miller. A New York native with a swag to die for, Hakeem is a hustler to the core who stands firmly by the motto M.O.B. The women love him and the men fear him. But all Ivy wants is a little bit of his time...and income, of course. However, what she gains instead may be more than what she bargained for. Playing with fire, someone is bound to get burned. Will love and loyalty prevail in the end? Or will a set of hidden agendas cause heartache and turmoil?

    He took my money, led me on, slept with my best friend, and left me to die. Now I’m here all alone with our child in my stomach thinking, should I kill it or let a piece of the man I hate with all my soul, live with me for the rest of my life? My name is Ashanti Knight and this is my story…

    While she’s holdin’ it down, is her man really grindin’ or cheatin’? Yahria aka Yah-Yah was a hood chick that didn’t mind fighting for what she loved. Growing up without both of her parents, she was a product her environment. She was raised by her grandmother and was the girlfriend to the newest up and coming dopeboy. Putting her life on hold, Yahria made sure her man’s needs came first while she lagged behind with his promises to make sure she was straight. After one drunken night, she discovers her intuition was right all along. Subashtian aka Bash isn’t your average dude. He dresses different, he acts different, and he spends his money different. To the human eye, he’s not a boss but the people close to him know what and who he is. Bash took a big loss, and it made him hide in a shell. He promised to never open up to anyone else besides his family. He thought he had everything planned out until destiny linked him with his opposite. Bash likes his women calm and lady-like until he meets Yah-Yah. Can opposites attract or will they clash because they are from two different worlds?

    Soon her cousin shows her exactly what she saw and how to utilize it to her benefit. Eventually, Ronnie develops into a young woman physically and somewhat mentally, and ventures off into the life of a Diva, or what is believed to be a Diva in her family. Soon she faced with an all too common dilemma. Abuse. Before she knows it, she loses her dad, and goes out in search of a father figure. What she finds is nothing of the sort. What she finds and experiences forces her to flee to another city where she runs into Mainyac, and old friend. Just when she believes she found the man of her dreams, all hell breaks loose.

    His bloodline was of power, and he felt that it was only right that he reign as the most powerful Power family member to date. With a soft spot for women and a sore spot for snitches, he set out to lay down the foundation of his character from the streets of Houston to the city of Atlanta. **13,000 word short story****Also, make sure you pre-order Bankroll Squad 4 on Kindle**

    Not only that, she is strikingly gorgeous, witty, and smart. But she is also damaged. No matter how many great qualities she possesses; Riley has ended up scorned by love time and time again. This time though, when love leaves her with absolutely nothing and she is ready to call it quits once and for all, she finds refuge in an unlikely place. Mason Moore is handsome, wealthy, and noble. But for every positive attribute there is an even stronger, much more ruthless quality hidden underneath the surface. Growing up the son of a street legend in Passaic, New Jersey’s Aspen Place Projects, Mase has been groomed for the street life ever since he could remember. So when Mase inherited his title of Kingpin along with all the burdens that came along with it when his father was murdered in cold blood he was up for the challenge. Along with his childhood friend Steele, Mase has prided himself on his ability to continue to build and grow the organization that was handed to him with ease… that is until money turns up missing and a new flame threatens to knock him off of his square. Riley and Mase hit it off instantly and seem to be made for each other but can they really trust the fairytale their connection appears to be? Is it real or is their love circumstantial? Are they entertaining the idea of something that isn’t meant to last? With both their pasts hell bent on being a part of their futures, falling in love with each other could cost Mase and Riley not only their relationship but also their lives.

    She has always ran to her sister when she couldn't take it anymore. Shonique decides to move in with her sister and her family. Her brother in-law starts giving her special attention; she knows she should resist his advances but she can't. The guilt consumes her. He teaches her things as they vow to keep this secret from his wife and her sister. Will their decision to deceive her sister catch up with her?