After years of surviving under the roof and shadow of her adoptive mother, Audra is finally claiming her freedom with nothing but a beat-up Honda Civic and the weight of her past.

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.

After Anaya lost her boyfriend Jaylen in a drive by shoot out, she quickly shuts down from relationships. But what happens when she meets one of the biggest drug dealers in Atlanta and starts to be into him. Will she let her past reflect her future or will she decide to give him a chance?

❝ sugarcoated, lies unfolded, you still lick the wrapper.❞

Damn, college really is the best part of yo life. Especially at an HBCU.

August Smith has survived by following orders and trusting procedure. As a decorated intelligence operative, she understands that discipline is the difference between control and chaos, life and death. Her world is built on classified files, sealed missions, and emotional distance. Fraternization is forbidden. Curiosity is dangerous. Feelings are a liability she cannot afford. Carter Bernard is power wrapped in uniform-high-ranking, precise, and untouchable. His authority extends beyond rank into operations that never reach official reports. When August is placed under his command as a protected asset, the rules become harder to define. He is not supposed to look at her twice. She is not supposed to react when he does. But every briefing tightens the space between command and compromise. As missions escalate and secrets stack higher, the line between handler and asset fractures. What begins as controlled proximity turns volatile, threatening careers, clearances, and lives. In a system built to eliminate emotional risk, August and Carter must decide what's more dangerous: breaking protocol, or obeying it. Because in this chain of command, love isn't just forbidden. It's disqualifying.

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Kairi never wanted to be a wife. She wanted to be chosen....over and over again. Behind the gates of luxury estates, private jets, and hush money silence lives Kairi, the woman Kentrell runs to when the fame gets heavy and the marriage feels empty. She's sharp, tongued, unapologetically toxic, and dangerously addictive, everything his polished image and perfect wife aren't allowed to be. With Kairi, Kentrell breathes. With Jazlyn, he performs. Jazlyn has the ring, the children, the last name, and the unspoken understanding that her husband will never be faithful. She plays her role flawlessly, maintaining the image of a loyal wife beside one of the most famous rappers in the world. In return, she gets security, status, and silence. Kairi gets everything else. Designer bags dropped off without questions. Late, night calls that never go unanswered. Hotel keys, overseas trips, and the kind of love that exists only in the shadows. She knows she'll never be Mrs. Gaulden and she doesn't want to be. She loves the lifestyle, the chaos, and the version of him that only shows up for her. But lines blur when feelings deepen, jealousy creeps in, and power starts to shift. As Kentrell's career grows and the pressure tightens, the balance between wife and mistress becomes fragile. Secrets pile up, emotions turn reckless, and one wrong move could cost everyone everything. Because in this game, nobody's innocent....and being the mistress doesn't mean you're the one with the least to lose Cover by @JaiinovelsX0

Something called love... Ayanna never asked for attention. She's quiet, focused, and just trying to heal from the grief that never really left her. Working late nights at a tattoo shop is how she copes, alone, unbothered, and uninterested in drama. Then Hunxho walks in. A rising rapper with eyes that hold too many secrets and a name that carries weight in more places than just music charts. He's used to women falling over him, used to fast love and fake loyalty. But Ayanna's different. She doesn't flinch. Doesn't chase. Doesn't care who he is. At least, that's what she tells herself. What starts as a late-night walk in turns into a slow-burning connection neither of them expected. But when pain runs deep and loyalty gets tested, love anit always enough. Sometimes the heart wants what it fears the most.

"it's just us against the world, in this life of sin." my works #2. #2 in general fiction 01/23/'20. #2 in urban story 09/01/'19. #1 in urban love, 09/10/'19.