Book 1 of 2 ❤️ Soriyah and Derek's story. 18+

"What do you want, N'Jadaka-" "Erik." He corrected, making her smirk. "For someone who is so against the colonizers, you wear your colonized name with such pride-" "That colonized name holds more pride and honor than my birth name."

College is a time to grow while being wild and free. Still living reckless comes with consequences. It's all a part of life's cruel game. The question still remains: who will win and who will lose. Both Pharaoh and Essence have the highest to lose.

With a life dedicated to being a voice behind the sports world, journalist Sarai Nazaire worked her way through the ranks to become one of the youngest and most sought after faces for sports television. Her will and honor to not only be accurate in statistical and skill reporting, but also a sounding board of honesty and empathy who humanizes the most known faces in the world, puts her into a position that she never saw coming. What happens when Sarai's voice becomes synonymous with one of the most prolific and explosive players in the NFL? Will this be the beginning of a whirlwind to mystically morph all that is wrong within their lives into something beautiful or will it be what destructively rips the already fragile aspects of themselves at the seams?

"You could never love all of me, and I'm sure of that." _____________________________________ In a world of a preference of doing everything but the right thing and being everything that she's not, 26 year old Victoria Marshall is just trying to remain on the right path and be confident in herself. She defies society's expectations by being a full figured, dark skinned woman. When she meets 27 year old Kareem Thompson, the man who had his own issues too, he wants to show her that he is man enough to handle all of her and her enticing curves and sassy attitude. How will Victoria respond? Will she allow herself to believe that he loves her, or will she continue to think that she is better off without someone to love her and push him away? *I own none of the photos used in this book.

COMPLETED *FOLLOW ME, SOME CHAPTERS MAY BE PRIVATE*

Aaliyah is a shy, plus sized 18 year old with a big heart and an even bigger crush. Aaliyah's had a crush on Pharaoh, the star basketball player at her school, since her freshman year. She had always wanted to talk to him, but her insecurities kept her away. Until one day they are alone in class and Pharaoh speaks to her. A small conversation leads to so much more. Follow Aaliyah story to see if her insecurities will hinder her, or will she end up Learning to Love...

It's 4 years later and Angel is at one of the best places on her life. She never thought she would be living this good with the love of her life gone but she''s managed to make it work. With a good job and beautiful daughter she's living the life any 22 year old would dream of but as you know in the life of Angel Monroe nothing good lasts forever. What happens when Khyran comes back and her world takes some drastic turns. In the blink of an eye her Euphoria may quickly vanish. What may happen when everything she worked so hard for is at the risk of falling apart? Read to find out ! Must read book 1. ( Insecure & Ebony)

Before I could walk away completely, he grabbed my arm and pushed me against the wall. My wrists were caught in his grasp as he placed them above my head. I tried my best to avoid eye contact with him, knowing that if I didn't, I'd fall under his spell. My face held a blank stare not trying to give him the satisfaction that he actually had an affect on me. His cool breath spread across my face while his eyes roamed over my body. "Why the fuck do you make it so hard for someone to like you?"I kept my mouth closed irritated that he was actually talking this way to me."How hard is it to show some consideration for others?" "That's rich coming from a nigga who when he first met me, didn't even shake my hand. You're an arrogant, egotistical, asshole, who thinks the only place for a woman is on your penis." "At least I'm not a self centered, power hungry, bitch." "Fuck you."Before I realized what happened, his lips were on mine. The sweet taste of mint gum was being absorbed by my taste buds. Coming down from my high, I pushed him away. Both of us touched our bottom lips looking at each other in confusion.

• Brianne King is your mostly average Chicago State University senior with major heart eyes for the school's popular, soon to be pro, basketball team captain, Deshawn Harris Jr. • • Even though she's too afraid to talk to him, what happens when he willingly pays $300 dollars to go on a date with her at an auction? • • Will the lust turn into love? Can their relationship even last with their futures heading in two different directions? Or will Deshawn's insecurities, his exes, and past situations get in the way? First Wattpad book!