"𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐘, 𝐖𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐁𝐄 𝐌𝐘 𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄? 𝐈'𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐄." Dejah Champagne has always believed sweetness solves everything until the Santiago name walks through the doors of her bakery. Tony Santiago isn't just any customer. He's a mechanic with oil on his hands, a kingpin with weight on his shoulders, and the last man she should ever let close. Their families' blood runs thick with betrayal, and everyone in their world knows the two names don't mix. But Tony keeps coming back. For cupcakes, for chai... for her. His quiet persistence chips away at Dejah's resolve until one yes changes everything. What begins as a dangerous flirtation soon unravels into something deeper, something Dejah never thought she could feel. Yet love is never simple when loyalty is a battlefield. When Dejah's family discovers the truth and Tony's fear of commitment collides with the weight of his empire, they'll both have to decide: is their bond strong enough to survive the sins of their families, or will history tear them apart for good? Sweet meets street, sugar meets steel, and nothing will ever taste the same.

Jayda had everything under control-her brand, her image, her life. Until she didn't. One moment changes everything, and suddenly the internet is watching her every move. A secret pregnancy. A relationship no one was supposed to know about. And a sister who feels like she was the last to find out. What was meant to be private turns into viral clips, blog headlines, and nonstop speculation. Every look, every moment, every slip-up... caught in 4K. Now Jayda has to navigate fame, family, love, and motherhood-while the world tries to figure out who the father is before she's even ready to say it herself. But the real question is... Can she protect her peace when her life is public?

(Spin-off to 32 & Caught Slippin', but can definitely be read as a standalone) Soraya Monroe Bennett doesn't do love. At 31, she's mastered the art of living life exactly how she wants. Business powerhouse by day. Party girl by night. The ultimate code-switch queen who can shut down a boardroom just as easily as she shuts down a club. Men? They're entertainment. Her roster changes the moment boredom hits, and feelings are something Soraya avoids at all costs. Then there's Josiah Carter Maddox. At only 22, life forced him to grow up faster than he ever wanted. Raising his three younger sisters, taking care of his daughter, and trying to leave the fast money behind has him carrying responsibilities most men twice his age can't handle. After dealing with a bitter baby mama who refuses to let go of the past, Josiah swore women were nothing but problems. Until Soraya walked in. What starts as pure lust quickly turns into something neither of them planned. No labels. No commitments. No feelings. Just sex. But the problem with playing emotional games is somebody always loses. And when one person starts catching feelings while the other refuses to acknowledge them... things get messy. Because sometimes lust turns into love. And sometimes... trouble just loves company. ⚠️ Warning: This story contains explicit language, mature themes, toxic tension, and a whole lot of smut.

The wounds don't bleed the same, but that doesn't mean they've healed. Some love doesn't fade, it just learns how to hide. Sequel to "feel something"

Marc'Qwuan Reid is a 23 year hopeless romantic with a crush on his roommate, a woman named Jasmine. Their friendship was perfect until she took her first steps into getting over her ex. Now they notice new things about each other that puts their friendship to the test.

(Il prezzo del desiderio) Madison never asked for chaos, just long nights at the restaurant, quiet mornings with her textbooks, and a future she could build one shift at a time. But when her brother's debt drags the Carrisi mafia to her doorstep, smashing through her quiet life with threats and destruction, she's left with nowhere to turn. No one to trust. Except him. Alessandro Falcone. Cold. Powerful. Commanding. Don of New York's most feared Italian mafia family. She slips him a note under his dinner plate. A silent plea for help. He reads it once and makes a decision that will change both of their lives. He'll save her. But he won't let her go. "You wanted to be saved" Alessandro murmurs, his voice low and dangerous, fingers brushing her jaw. "There's always a price, Madison. Desire makes you willing to pay it... but I don't forget mine." He leans in closer, breath warm against her ear. "Hai fatto un patto col diavolo, e io sono qui per riscuoterlo." (You made a deal with the devil, and I'm here to collect it." 18+

In the sleepy town of Columbus, Ohio, Althea Bailey lives a simple life surrounded by sunflowers and books. Her plus-size figure and shy demeanor often make her a target for bullies, but her intelligence and kindness earn respect from the community. Theodore Russell, on the other hand, is a force to be reckoned with. As the leader of the local mafia, he commands fear and respect from everyone around him. His sharp jawline, piercing blue eyes, and chiseled physique make him a compelling figure, but his heart is guarded - until he meets Althea. When Theodore intervenes on Althea's behalf at the coffee shop, their worlds collide in unexpected ways. Despite their differences - age, lifestyle, and personality - they're drawn to each other. Theodore sees beyond Althea's shy exterior to her intelligent and beautiful soul, while Althea discovers Theodore's gentle side beneath his tough mafia exterior. As they navigate their feelings, they must confront the dangers and challenges of Theodore's lifestyle. Will their love blossom, or will fear and circumstance tear them apart?

Milan Harper Brooks, 21, is in her junior year at Kingston A&M University, still recovering from a nasty breakup that left her guarded and done with love. After everything she went through last school year, she made herself a promise: no more distractions, no more getting attached, and definitely no more men. Her focus is on herself, her degree, and turning her junior year into something beautiful-starting with her space, her peace, and her future. Zion Avery Beaumont, 22, is a senior and the star basketball player of Kingston A&M University in Maribel, Georgia. Campus royalty with NBA dreams in his back pocket, Zion has only two goals on his mind: graduate and get drafted. Relationships were never part of the plan. Love was a risk he didn't have time for, and distractions could cost him everything he worked for. Neither of them were searching for anything more than survival and success. But when Milan unexpectedly captures the attention of the school's most treasured basketball star, it sends shockwaves through campus and sparks neither of them were prepared for. What starts as curiosity quickly turns into something deeper, something dangerous, something hard to walk away from. With fame comes pressure. With love comes risk. Can Milan handle Zion's world, the attention, the rumors, and the lifestyle that comes with loving a man everyone wants? Can Zion protect what they're building while chasing a future that could take him far from everything he knows? And when Milan's past refuses to stay buried, will love be enough to hold them together? Find out in Love Without a Safety Net by Tt_The_Bae

Theia Celeste Lawson thought the hardest part of her life was over. Her daughter is off to college. The house is quiet. And for the first time in years, she finally has space to breathe. What she didn't expect... was him. Cairo Blackwell is twenty-one. Too young. Too smooth. Too tempting for a woman who knows better but feels lonely anyway. What starts as conversation turns into late nights. Late nights turn into feelings. And feelings turn into something Theia never planned to carry. She knows how it looks. She knows what people will say. She knows she's too grown to be caught slipping. But knowing don't always stop the heart. Now she's stuck between being the woman she raised herself to be and the woman learning how to live for herself again. Because starting over at thirty-two sounds easy... until love shows up where it doesn't belong. Warning this book will contain quite a bit of smut...