New Orleans isn't just a city-it's a pulse. A rhythm. A hunger. And nobody knows that better than Arielle Washington, a tired single mother grinding just to make rent in the Desire Projects. Love left her a long time ago, replaced with diaper bags, house keys, and survival. That is, until a new housekeeping job drops her into the home-and world-of ICE the most dangerous man in the streets. ICE doesn't do mess. Doesn't do feelings. But there's something about Ari-her fire, her silence, her scars-that draws him in. And when business gets bloody and loyalties are tested, the line between protector and predator blurs. Because in the Dirty South, nothing comes clean... not even love.

Chef Naaji "Naz" Ofori is a young, first-rate chef who's taking the city of Atlanta by storm. He's the author of award-winning cookbooks, a James Beard Award winner, and the owner of one of the hottest restaurants in the city: The Black Ambrosia. Naz's path to success while embracing his transgender identity has been anything but easy. However, he triumphed over all obstacles with his ambitious drive and the prayers of his Ghanaian mother. Everything about Naz screams the perfect man: handsome, talented, and rich, yet his love life is dormant. His picky nature keeps him single by choice, but he has his eyes on one particular woman. She may be out of his league, even for someone of his caliber. Kaielle Bree "Kai" Havens is a fashion designer and owns the luxury streetwear brand: Haven's Gate. Once upon a time, she was Atlanta's top attraction, a skilled stripper at the city's leading gentleman's club. Now, celebrities and high fashion brands recruit her for her voguish, inventive designs. Kai spent most of last year healing from a toxic four-year relationship with her R&B superstar ex-boyfriend. Her friends and therapist suggest that it's time to return to the dating scene. And though Kai believes they are correct, the ghosts of her past still haunt her. Naz and Kai are young, successful Black business owners trying to navigate life, love, and business in Atlanta. They possess the makings of a supreme pair, but can they transcend through the fire as life gets tough? Rankings achieved: #1 in FTM

Content to live in his superstar twin's shadow, Evan Reed never expected to join the volleyball team-or fall for his brother's best friend. But one accidental collision sets off a whirlwind of spikes, secrets, and unexpected feelings that just might pull him into the spotlight for good. *** Evan has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his twin brother and volleyball prodigy, Ethan Reed. And to be honest? He likes it there. No expectations, no pressure, just quiet. That is, until one day he trips and falls into a boy, and subsequently triggers a highly dramatic series of events that starts with him reluctantly joining the volleyball team, and ends with him dating his brother's best friend. (And unfortunately, after all of it, he's still on the volleyball team.) *** NOW COMPLETED

Asher King's life has revolved around putting up an involuntary mask to hide his true self. With successful parents boasting about his 'pretend' success, Asher feels as though the life he is living was never his to begin with, and a home of happiness is far out of reach. While the luxurious life is envied by most, Asher is only followed by social anxiety and suffocation in a life he doesn't want. The only place where he feels like he can genuinely escape is the little flower shop down the street, where he doesn't expect to find the school's star football player. Leo Gaines is Greenville's golden boy who is destined for success in the NFL. One would think that Leo would do anything to keep a squeaky clean reputation, but Leo would do anything to live a life for himself. Everyone seems to love the confidence he oozes but the subtle respect he always values. However, one thing doesn't fit the agenda: he is still coming to terms with his bisexuality. After multiple encounters with the mysterious boy from the flower shop he works at, Leo soon realizes that he can't help falling for the flower boy. Can Leo find the relationship of his dreams while trying to find a future in a world that exudes masculinity? Will Asher finally find authenticity that will break him free from the marionette puppet he is staged to play? Find out in "Flowers for Football."

Chance Nightshade, a werewolf with a curious curse, will avenge her brother's murder at any cost-even if it means working with an infuriatingly charming vampire prince. Season 1 of Witchfire ***** Cursed with yellow eyes and the ability to tell truth from lies, Chance Nightshade is used to confronting the uncomfortable reality of things. But when a death in the family snowballs into a shadow war between werewolves and vampires, Chance finds herself torn between protecting her pack and working with an irritatingly charming vampire prince to solve her brother's murder. Can she prevent the destruction of everything she holds dear by putting her faith in her enemy? Or will she be forced to save herself and her people by taking up her father's mantle as Alpha...whether he's willing to step down or not? ***** [word count: 90,000-100,000 words] Cover designed by Stefanie Saw

A young woman must compete in a deadly televised competition, Grimm Games, to ensure her twin sister survives. Season 1 of Grimm Games ***** When twenty-year-old social activist Kam Wendall discovers her name among the contestants of the deadly television competition Grimm Games, she's stunned to realize her estranged twin sister, Millie, has stolen her identity to compete. Determined to save her sister, Kam enters the contest. At a secret and isolated location, they compete against others through nightmarish sets, perilous escape rooms, and sinister puzzles, and must outsmart the sadistic Grimm entities stalking them. Amidst the twisted challenges, can Kam and Millie rebuild their fractured trust all while evading the diabolical forces at play? And would even that be enough to help them survive the Grimm Games and emerge victorious? *** "Oh, I understand." I didn't blink as I spoke. "But the only way I'm ever stepping foot inside your set is if you force me." "Our contestants are volunteers," Ms. Holle went on. "We've always run the games that way and forever will. We're not accustomed to forcing anyone to partake, and that opportunity will be extended to you too."

Zion is a 15 year old stud with a 5 year old sister. Her father ran out on her and her sister leaving them with their crackhead mother and her mother's abusive boyfriend. What happens when Zion join a gang to get money. Please don't take this book to seriously I made this when I was like 14 or 15💀

Lexa Gray is a new teacher at _______. (I dont know what school name to pick) she has a student that she cant stop thanking about. she hansome, muscular, and the sexiest 17 year old anyone could ever lay eyes on. her name is Raven Black. Raven Black is mute but also dangerous. she is known as the black wolf. she's abused by her dad for being intersex and "causing her mothers death". but one thing is for sure. everyone can change and some for bad some for good. *This is my first story publishing. Please tell me if you like it or I should change something.*

Isabella enjoys her life of being single and lives lavishly every passing day. She has absolutely no interest in dating and already devoted her future to be a full-on crazy cat lady. But, her mother desperately tries to convince her to marry by making her attend gatherings in order to find a husband. Of course, Isabella finds no interest in them and always ends up sitting in silence when attending these said gatherings. On a particular morning, she receives a phonecall from her co-worker that she had been invited to their wedding. At first, she was reluctant on going but decided to get a change of scenery and went anyway. There, she meets one of the photographers. A perculiar one at that who seemed to take an interest in Isabella and was adament on wanting to take pictures of her. _______________ "Let me take pictures of you." She states with determination etched in her voice. "What?" I wasn't sure if I was overthinking, but it was like there was some kind of hope that lingered in her eyes. What confused me was as to why she wanted to take pictures of me specifically. I mean, there's alot more attractive people around us at the moment and they seemed far more appealing then I do. So, why? ______________

Texas is a courageous woman with morals. She owns her very own business and manages it with her best friends. Koffi is an aggressive man with a soft spot for the sweetest girl. He owns his own hair shop too. When their worlds collide, it's a love story waiting to happen.