I wouldn't call it living the fast life, I call it surviving. Tara is a 16 year old girl who always had to fend for herself. With her mother in and out of rehab and her daddy being Jon doe. Tara is left to take things into her own hands. Money was the motive until it almost cost her, her life. What will happen when a thug stumbles across her? Will this thug have mercy or will he leave her where he found her.! *Part 1 to "Too Strong To Be Broken."

Have you ever been in love with someone and prayed they would never find out.

Asia Carter. A 15 year old who never met her dad and is already taking on the responsibilities of being an adult. Her mom, who is strung out on drugs, couldn't care less about the troubled teen. Sooner rather than later, she has to take matters into her own hands. Things happen, people show up... *I own none of the photos used in this book.

Jelean gets kidnapped by a man she meet when she was fourteen, four years ago. The cause? She is a collateral to a debt of 500 grand. He was suppose to take her sister, but the kidnapper, King Pin of Cali, claims love at first sight "...The moment I saw you, you were mine, you just didn't know it. " Can Jelean learn to love the man she is married to. Or will his abusive ways stop that from happening.

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Mary Jane , known as MJ , has been with her boyfriend , Kobey , for 3 years. Kobey has been an abusive boyfriend to MJ , pushing her to the edge. Not to mention , Kobey is a Thug. When Kobey realizes that MJ can easily get someone else , he decides that enough is enough and changes his way. But will this thug be lucky to keep MJ , or has MJ had enough ? This book has 2 Parts. As in, it's 2 books in 1.

(Short Story+Completed)

Abandonment, homelessness, a bruised Ego, and a cold heart all fall into play. Elora Montes has always fought the odds that are thrown her way, but when her boss fires her from her job can she make it in the hot Miami Streets?

So, I think I’m just about over being your girlfriend.. I’m leaving, I’m leaving No more wondering what you’ve been doing Where you been sleeping.. It’s over.. I’m leaving, I’m leaving..

Essence Brown, 21 years old deep into the drug game along side her boyfriend of 3 years Damian "Money" Johnson. Her boyfriend is the leader of every corner and borough of the south. After his father was killed , at a young age he took over & held it down every since. Their relationship isn't the best, but when it comes down to it Essence is down for her man. When thats put to the test, and Damian is in court for a drug charge, who do you think testifies ? With her life on the line, and her right hand on the bible will she tell the truth and nothing but the truth , or will she lie through her teeth to hold him down ? Book 1 of 3. Cover by: _tolerated. COPYRIGHT © 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VANESSA WRIGHT