Erik and Evangeline Destler have been through so many test and trials within the 25 years of their marriage. From the the drug overdose that ordained their meeting to the conception of the outcast community they helped create at their tenth aniversery, the couple are much aware of how certain situations could bring awesome results. But will this new trial our beloved couple face be the one to tear everything apart? *Part of the Phantom Trilogy*

(On hold until June/July 2023) (Book 2 for 'As Black As It Gets') "We're married now. I belong to you. And I'll do everything I can, to ensure your safety. I promised you. I promised your family too." He says. I look up at my husband. "Give me a kiss?" I request. "Anything you want" he responds. *** After what seems like a disastrous wedding day, Douglas and Temah are finding it very difficult to relax. Temah in particular... With new faces and new challenges, will our newlyweds be able to stay strong? Or will they drift? Even it's a little.

"Mama, I can't just leave Abir." I admitted, telling her exactly why I couldn't do this. Not only would she be snatching me away from my family and friends but she was taking me away from the person I'd loved for five going on six years. I couldn't just walk away from him. "Baby.." She trailed off, sighing deeply. "I know you love Abir." She stood to her feet to stop packing for a moment and pulled me into her. "But I promise you, there will be other boys. Right now you have to do what's best for you and that's coming with your daddy and I to give you a better life." "Better life for who? You?!" I screamed out, becoming even more angry at her choice of words. As if my feelings were robotic and I could just turn them on and off for any and every person. "My feelings just don't matter to y'all at all, huh?" I asked, crying harder than before now. "Speak to your mother with some respect, Giselle." My father spat to me and I shook my head, watching as they stood there looking at me like some dumb teenager. This wasn't puppy love for me. I didn't spend 5 years building something, just to walk away from it for their dreams. I couldn't do it. Sinner. Book #1

"This," he gestured to Vincent's corpse, "is what happens when you betray me," he hissed. He grabbed my chin and pressed his thumb painfully into my cheek again before continuing, "don't ever betray me." Without hesitation I said, "I won't." I didn't know what made me so sure. Was it my love for him or my fear of him? But as his face broke out into a wide smile, his pearly white teeth a clean contrast to the blood all over him, I realised what the answer was. Daniel was sick. But I was sicker because I loved him more than ever. I could never fear him. He removed his hand from my face, no doubt smearing blood all over my brown skin as he patted my head like I was an obedient dog and he was my master. "Good girl." ***** Full synopsis inside. Highest Rank: #7 in adultromance

Compton changed everything. In Riverdale, I used to be able to walk outside at night without having to worry about anything happening to me. I could walk outside in broad daylight and wouldn't have to worry about drive-by's. I used to be able to come home and be able to rely on a homemade meal made by mother-and my father sitting on the couch with her. But now, everything's changed. My dad dipped out on me and my mom, my mom and I are struggling to make ends meet, and I'm in these streets. Never would I imagined that myself, Egypt, would be out on the streets selling drugs to support myself. But if it helps me support me and my mother, I'm willing to do whatever it takes. Now I have responsibilities that I would've never expected, and people depend on me more than ever before. © all rights reserved // livythecreator

Cherry Mary-Lean Brooklyn had always wished to be notice and makes some friends but life isn't that simple. Sadly, her eyes are too sharp and her tendancy to say what she truely thinks that the entire people in school, except her step brother Simon Andrew Hudson, are so afraid that they think she is giving them the death glare. Little as everyone know Cherry is a famous mysterious cell phone author called Sam, but with lack of human contact, Cherry can't write more love in her story. Justin Paul Metcalfe is everyone's favourite, student and staff members. He's good at academic, athletic and his the opposite of Cherry, but for a smart guy he fallen in Cherry's trap and they end up dating for the sakes of his secret and her story.

The crash of a Dallas-bound jet wasn't just a tragedy to TV reporter Avery Daniels; it was an act of fate that handed her a golden opportunity to further her career. Mistaken for a glamorous, selfish woman named Carole Rutledge, the badly injured Avery would find that plastic surgery had given her Carole's face, the famous senatorial candidate Tate Rutledge for a husband, and a powerful Texas dynasty for in-laws. And as she lay helpless in the hospital, she would make a shattering discovery: Someone close to Tate planned to assassinate him. Now, to save Tate's life, Avery must live another woman's life -- and risk her own...

Natalie doesn't believe in soul mates, ancient bonding rituals or fate - despite what Jari claims - and she certainly doesn't believe she will love him or any other idiot that destiny throws at her. But Natalie's dreams tell another story. She can't escape her fate, she must find her Irin, only then will she unleash the Eyes of Night.

Copyright © 2012 Readinbooks2 "You always hear about the main chick in these types of situations. Everyone feels so bad for them, but who is anyone outside looking in to judge? Yes, maybe I am 'taking' another woman's man, but I have my reasons. My mom always told me, "A woman only get thirsty if a man giving her water." and boy was I thirsty!" Korey is sick of men doing her wrong, and she wants to give up, until she meets Austin. Too bad he's already with Lana, the daughter of a well respected, and feared, man, Big L. Korey will not tolerate being the other woman any longer, but what if Austin simply can't let Lana go? What happens when Korey's boss starts acting different once she meets a new man? Jonathan has big dreams that don't involve continuing in the life his father has set out for him. Once he meets Korey, things seem to take a loop for the better, but with his history with the ladies, and his demanding lifestyle, will he even get the chance to call her his? Things in Newark are about to get real, real fast! Read on, and you won't know what hit you! ______________________________________ *This is an urban book. Slang, sexual content, violence, and vulgar language will be used. If you do not like that type of content, do not read on.* ALSO, THIS STORY IS BEING EDITED! ERRORS WILL BE PRESENT, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK :) LOL -- IT'S NOT THAT BAD, I PROMISE!

To Henna and all the other girls in the school, Sebastian Wick is the perfect male specimen; he's handsome, young, and a little charming. Sebastian sees something in Henna that almost no one in her life had ever cared to see. And after spending more and more time together, he and Henna find that it's hard for them to be apart, but there's a problem: he is her teacher. Copyright 2014 ©