Jamani Raelynn Carr has always preferred life behind the scenes-quiet, focused, and in control. But when she lands her dream internship as a sideline reporter for the Detroit Pistons, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight, balancing ambition, family expectations, and her own need for authenticity. Navigating the male-dominated world of sports journalism isn't easy, especially when every day feels like a high-stakes audition. Jalen Montez Duren, the Pistons' charismatic young star, is used to the pressure and scrutiny that comes with fame. But underneath his cool exterior, he's searching for something real-someone who sees the man beyond the jersey. When he meets Jamani at a chaotic NBA Media Day, a single thoughtful question sparks a connection neither of them expects. As Jamani and Jalen's paths continue to cross-on the court, at press conferences, and in the city that raised them-friendship slowly deepens into something more. But their growing bond is tested by public scrutiny, career setbacks, past heartbreaks, and the ever-present tension between personal dreams and professional duty. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Detroit, this slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance explores what it means to fight for love, identity, and your rightful place in the world. For Jamani and Jalen, the real victory might be learning to trust themselves-and each other-when the spotlight fades.

She crosses paths with a man whose charm feels effortless and whose presence feels safe... until the shadows around him start to move. She falls for him quick unaware that he's carrying a life she's never seen - a life stitched together with danger, loyalty, and secrets heavy enough to break anyone who gets too close. As their worlds intertwine, the truth begins to surface in pieces, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about love, trust, and herself. Their connection is real, undeniable even, but the double life he lives threatens to pull them under. In a story where loyalty twists, danger breathes, and love refuses to let go, one question lingers above all: Will the secrets he hides be the thing that destroys them... or the fire that binds them tighter than they ever imagined?

***THIS CONTENT CONTAINS MATURE SCENES IN IT, ALONG WITH VIOLENCE ***** Asia Carter is 18 and a senior in High School. Asia loves to sing and dance. Although she's captain of the dance team, nobody knows about her great voice. Asia has many friends and many enemies. The only thing she doesn't have is a boyfriend. Her past relationships were... annoying, drama filling, and heartbreaking, therefore, she decided that she was going to work on her self before she falls for another soul. She planned on achieving goals no one in her family ever achieved. She planned on getting out of the hood and having a struggle free life. She wanted to make something out of her life, which wasn't working at Walmart for the rest of her life. One day, things came about that made her begin to think she never will. Will Asia have the life she dreamed of ? Or will she end up in the same struggle she had always endured? Read to find out about the challenges that occurs on Asia's journey to happiness. **this story is completed and there will be a book 2 to this story***

Twenty-two year old Hazel K. Langston made a bad decision back when she was 16 years old. Thinking the decision wouldn't affect her in the future, Hazel kept the aftermath a secret. Little did she know, her bad decision came right back to her 6 years later.

This story will contain explicit content. If unable to handle.DO NOT READ! You have been Warned! Draha all about no strings attached. Will she finally meet her match and change her mind? Draha beautiful and she always has a smile on her face but its fake. What happened to Draha in her past could never be forgotten. She would never forgive. She isn't close to anyone. Will someone come and change that? Will her past be looking for her? Will the men she broke hearts come back as Karma?Will Draha change her ways? What will happen? Sex, Betrayal, etc.

Tia and Gia are twins. Tia is your out going funny happy one of the bunch.Yet her life its all sex and parties.Her past is gonna catch up to her.But well it happen while she's at her lowest or when everything is finally looking up? Gia is your black sheep.She's quiet and always over thinking things.She wants the one thing and that's love.Will she get it or will problems around her keep her from it? They have problems alike but are different.

WARNING - MADE THIS BOOK WHEN I WAS 12 YEARS OLD. THE BADDEST GRAMMER EVER IS IN HERE AND IT WILL MAKE YOU HAVE A HEADACHE. DEAD ASS, LOL. ENJOY THE BOOK. #327 MYSTERY/THRILLER

Younique Monroe Strong Had It Rough Since She Was Born . Her Mother Was A Junkie , So If She Didn't Have The Money How Was She Going To Get The Drugs. Her Mother Did Have A Vagina Though , So In Exchange For Some Drugs She Had To Have Sex With Them. Now This Was An Everyday Thing For Her Mother , Until She Finally Settled Down And Started Dating Another Junkie Like Herself. Jamal Her Mother's Junkie Boyfriend Occasionally Touched On Younique , And Even Took Her Innocence. Younique Didn't Know How To Tell Her Mom So She Left It Alone. All Younique Wants To Do Is Make It Out The Hood And Live Good With Her Bestfriend Brandy Who Does Everything For Her. Will She Find A Way Out Or Will She Forever Be A Hood Girl. Like They Say , There's No Place Like Home.

"Solè, why'd you stay?" "Because, Zaire... you the first thing that ever felt worth staying for." ❀ 🝳 ❀ Harlem held the noise. Solè gave Zaire the quiet. Zaire Knox, Harlem's quiet storm, known for his ties to the streets and a gaze that read people faster than they could lie to him. Respected. Feared. Loved. With scars buried deeper than his tattoos, he never planned to love soft. Until a Harlem vinyl shop left behind by his late grandfather forces him to slow down, to breathe, to find his real purpose in the world beyond the streets. Solè Sinclair, soft but unbreakable, raised by her father after loss. By day, she serves warmth behind the counter of a café. By night, she disappears into her art, trying to paint the parts of herself no one ever sees. When their worlds cross, the city shifts. What starts off tense and unexpected turns tender. Together, they learn love can hold you just as fierce as the streets ever did, and softer, too. But love in Harlem always asks one question: what are you willing to risk when the heart wants more than the streets ever offered? A Harlem story. A hood love. A soft place to land. ❀ 🝳 ❀

Book Three Don't Read if you haven't read the first two books or you won't understand. "I'm a sinner baby, so are you and that's why I love you" With Ohaji sentenced to prison and Jade & Silas done with the game for good it's up to there children to keep the legacy alive but hustling doesn't come easy. Alijah Scott, now twenty is having a hard time trying to maintain her relationship with the Jamaican Cartel leader, Jesse Powell while he's still running from his responsibilities and afraid of commitment. With a new drug business stepping onto the scene taking mostly all of there customers Alijah is at a crossroads in her life on if this time the family drug organization and her relationship is really worth saving. Calvin Scott has changed tremendously in the past five years turning into a complete and utter monster. Only giving a damn about his family he takes out anyone in his way with out even blinking an eye. With the help of Jesse and Eli these young man have gone above and beyond to make sure this business doesn't go down the drain ruining all of his fathers hard work. With another powerful drug business coming along Cal, Jesse and Eli feel there throne being snatched from under there feet, and this time they may have met there match. But then again they are men who aren't afraid to sin, so they should be able to handle a little competition, right?