[Wattpad Editor's Pick] [Featured on Wattpad's Fresh Reads List September] When her father is murdered by a police officer and her mother turns to alcohol for comfort, young Keila Sheldon finds herself in the clutches of the foster care system. Scared and alone, she is forced to adapt to an unfamiliar world. Nine years later - hardened by life and living with a family determined to win her over - she receives an unexpected letter from her mother that sparks a journey of healing. Months away from aging out, Keila must decide whether to leave Sheila in her past or welcome her into her future. With a crazy ass cousin in her ear and a handsome stranger fighting for her attention, Keila has her hands full. Follow her as she attempts to navigate life and love after the tragic loss of life as she knew it. 🏆 1st Place Winner (Teen-Fiction): Net Monthly Awards for September

Set in California in the 1990s, follow Janae in her journey of navigating her high school life in an environment where it's easy to slip through the cracks. And the love she found along the way that stayed by her side through it all.

"Cain, if you can't leave the streets for me and our baby, then me and you, we're done." I pointed between the two of us as tears streamed down my face and he bit his lip, looking down at the floor before he looked back up into my eyes. "Aight." "Shit over then, babygirl."

[Featured on #CelebrateBlackStories reading list by Wattpad] #1 ContemporaryLit 12/2/21 Damon Johnson's never been the guy to settle down, but when he lays eyes on Lenell Richards, he starts figuring out how to change his ways to win her heart. ***** Damon Johnson, an aspiring software engineer, and Lenell Richards, a pre-med student, are now sophomores in college. They have a mutual connection, Lenell's ex-boyfriend, but have never met or seen each other until they spot each other in the dorm lobby. During this time, Damon's friends make a bet to see which one of the guys can get a girl to fall in love with them the fastest. Damon and Lenell begin to fall in love unexpectedly and hard, and their relationship begins to flourish. Soon, things begin to get difficult when Damon has to figure out how to avoid his friends knowing about Lenell, work through his past and insecurities, and navigate her ex. If he doesn't get it right, he can lose her. A story of two star-crossed college lovers. Content can be mature at times. Cover designed by me! I do not own any of the pictures used in the book. (Editing)

James Hawkins is the captain of the basketball team at College of Hampton. He has always been surrounded by people who believe basketball should be his number 1 priority, always. But things start to change when Lia McGregor enters the picture. After noticing her in the middle of a basketball game, James struggles to clear his mind of her. It doesn't help that she is one of the few people who believes basketball is not all he's got going for him. With her as a distraction, will he continue to put basketball first, or will he begin to view life differently? Highest Rankings: #1 in Kind #1 in BlackPower #2 in BlackCouple #2 in BlackMan #4 in UrbanRomance

**RISING NEW ROMANCE STORY** OVOS AWARD NOMINEE!!! Three years ago Lorie Davidsson was in the steamiest and best relationship of her life, and then he left her. Lorie Davidsson had fallen head over heels for her brothers friend, only to find her feelings answered. In the midst of the happiest time of her life everything changed - he picked up his bags and left unannounced. Leaving her heartbroken. Shameik Williams knew he made the biggest mistake of his life when he left Lorie Davidsson, the love of his life, to move to Miami. Their relationship had to be a secret, or her brother would've killed him. When he couldn't bare it anymore he did the cowardly thing - he left. After three years Lorie is about to get the surprise of a lifetime when Shameik, asked by her brother, gets invited to their annual Family Reunion in Hawaii. Shameik has an ulterior motive with this trip, he finally wants to confess why left to Lorie and hopefully get her back. But it's going to be hard, due to the engagement ring on his finger and his fiancee by his side. But are they actually engaged? This will be their first time they will be seeing each other with feelings still brewing, questions waiting to be asked and a physical attraction so strong it will be near impossible to hide . Will they be able to move past what happened three years ago and more importantly - how will they resist each other?

A 23 year old woman who has never been in love, plays a man's game in the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Zee Banks has never been in love, and isn't looking for it either. Money is the only thing on her mind, until her best friend by the name of Jefe "Bricks" Gomez, steps in her way completely. We'll he be able to change her whole outlook on love and life? Originally completed, 06/16/16

It's been five months since Mr. and Mrs. Bridges have tied the not. A fresh new beginning for the two, starts off happy in there new home bought in Chicago. Dreams unfold more for the happy couple more than imagined. Yet with success comes drama, although Deanda and Darius show much unite to their rivals. This is Fantasies 2...

25 year old Darius Bridges is a Sports Journalist at Black Urban Magazine. As he lives his dreams through interviewing A-List athletic celebrities, he finds it hard to concentrate. With a beautiful but nagging boss in his ear, he figures he has enough problems. After growing feelings for her, he tries to ignore them but it's hard. 24 year old Deanda Reed, is a CEO who worked hard to get where she is. As a successful and independent woman she depends on no man, her bitterness shows through her work. She's in a relationship but it's complicated and frustrating. Afraid to let go and move on, she puts up with the drama knowing she's deserves better. Bridges can't help but to think about Reed, and soon gains the strength to break Reed out of her bitterness. Will she fall for Bridges? Find out in Fantasies... {Rated M for Mature}

When two lost connect as one, anything is possible.