17 year old, Nubia Kaikara Lockenight has been plagued by bullies about her dark skin since elementary school. When the harassment finally takes a turn for the worse, her parents have no choice but to put her in rehab. After completing her six-month stint, Nubia feels better than ever and could care less who says what about her skin color. However, she faces a bigger problem once she gets back into the swing of things at home and her past demons come back to haunt her. Can she push pass them and become the successful young lady her parents want her to be? More importantly, can she become the person her sisters need? Or will she let the demons corrupt her into the life she once lived?

A story of teenager Adonis, living with post traumatic stress disorder, as well as a world of other issues involving his family, his school, and his own thoughts. He eventually befriends the popular, Farrah, who at first...takes more interest in his popular older brother. All characters are 18 and older. (apparently I have to be followed for some privated chapters)

"Have you ever felt like you were losing yourself?" I quietly asked King with my back turned to him to avoid the judgement I knew would be lurking in those light hazel eyes. Leilani Garcia's life is turned upside down when she meets King. He makes her question what she thought to be true her whole life, he makes her do things she would never dream about doing before him. When King does something that's unforgivable she must decide whether to stay by his side or turn her back on him forever.

"Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart, and the senses" - Lao Tzu"

Ashé "Ché" Sankofa Pembrooke is longing for something more than a life spent in her quiet apartment in the slowly gentrifying city of Brooklyn, New York. Being 22 years old and a naturopathic healer opened doors to only so many adventures. She needed a push out of the birds nest, and she finally gets one when her best friend tries to make sparks fly with unwanted advances. Realizing she can no longer cling to him for the sake of her livelihood, she ventures off to meet new people and places. When life gives her lemons, she attempts to find some better fruit instead. All Rights Reserved. Maryam A. Muhammad ©

Jessica Brown is a twenty-five year old surgical technician, newly heartbroken and dragged out to get out of her feelings. In the mist she meets Major League Baseball player, Mateo Santos. The two find themselves in a situation they never imagined being in after a night out changes their connection to each other like the never imagined. But it doesn't just change their lives but those around them, forever. Some bonds will be broken, some bonds will be built. How strong is your bond?