When Lauren's mother died, her abusive father looks to her to play the role of house wife and bedmate. Lauren finds a way to escape it all when she meets local barbershop owner and Kingpin Rio.

After the unexpected death of her uncle, 21-year-old, Ivy Burgos' father assigns her a bodyguard. She is spoiled, temperamental, and pissed off. But, her father leaves her with no choice. The last thing Kellen Sanders wants to do is watch over a boujie, spoiled brat. But, after his boss takes him off the streets, and offers him a place to stay, he'll do whatever he's asked. Tempers fly, lines are crossed, and the drama is at an all time high. Get ready to experience the emotional roller coaster of Ivy and Kellen. Will they survive the storm? Or will their love come crashing down? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2015 *Mature Content (This story is not intended for readers under the age of 16) *cover by @bellahatch -NalaniRose

Tamel Richards, street alias MeloDrama, runs his block like an emperor. He doesn't believe in anything but his way. Charmaine Davids was a good school girl that wanted to get out of the hood and better herself. When her father owes a debt to the notorious dealer Drama, she founds out she has become his collateral and now her world is about to go from sweet to hell. This is what happens when the Hood Don't Love You Copyright ©2014 by Ashon Thadon Books. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO CONTENT IN THIS BOOK MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM AUTHOR Coverpage: Colormemimi