"I made the decision to cheat on my wife because I liked the way you made me feel vulnerable and comfortable enough to open up to you the night before it happened. I ain't never did shit like that before and that's what made it easy for me to choose to risk everything I got for you." "That shit probably not a big deal to you but a nigga like me ain't never opened up to nobody but my best friend-and still..that's rare. I hate even talking about her with you but I don't even feel comfortable talking to Ariana about my feelings 'cause I know she gon' judge me. You don't make me feel like that."

There's a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.

"I know ma. Stop fronting. Tell me you miss me." He kissed her in between his words, in love with the way her brown eyes dazed. "I miss you. And your mouth tastes like pickles." She spoke softly, a smile taking over her face once he laughed. "You wanna taste it again?" He stuck his tongue out at her, and she closed her eyes after sucking it into her mouth. She cradled the side of his face, rubbing over his prominent jawline as the kiss deepened. Dayvon's hands went underneath her tank top, breaking the kiss for a moment to get it off. The way he rubbed on her body made her moan again, missing the feeling of his hands on her skin. He hadn't touched her intimately in so long. She'd missed him.

First time we fucked, we ain't really plan it.. But now I'll be making love to you through him...

you're just too good to be true... can't take my eyes off of you.

(Book 2) Lanae is in the city of love with no memory, friends, or family. She's learning how to survive the cold world on her own, but is she on the right path? Yes, she's making a name for herself in Paris as Honey, but is that really who she is? Or did she lose herself, along with everything else? Omari is left in Harlem completely heartbroken. Even with the support of his family and friends, he finds his world spiraling out of control. After a year of drowning himself in his sorrows, he gets the help he needs. Will that help be enough to heal his broken heart? Or will he stay heartbroken forever? Will they find love again? Will they reunite? Were they ever meant to be?

(Book 1) Lanae Roberts moves out of her hometown after her mother was killed by gang members. She leaves without contacting most of her family members and friends, including Omari, a family friend that she has grown feelings for. After three years she returned, but everything has changed, including Omari. Omari Hills, aka Lucky on the streets of Harlem, is the leader of the gang that was once led by Lanae's mom. Their gang image went from soldiers to savages. They show no more mercy and are ruthless. Omari is cold as ice since Lieasha died and Lanae disappeared. He blames himself for what happened. He sees her after three years and doesn't take it so lightly. Will Lanae tell Omari about her feelings for him? Or will it remain a secret, forever?

❝YOU AS REAL AS THEY COME, BUT YOU WOULD RATHER BE ON THEM DRUGS.❞ 2/1/20 - 1/28/21.