ʏᴏᴜʀ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ɪs ᴘᴏɪsᴏɴ , sᴏ ɴᴏ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ɪ ᴄᴀɴ ᴛᴀᴋᴇ ɪᴛ . sᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ ᴍᴀʀᴄʜ 2020 . ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇᴅ ᴊᴜʟʏ 2020 .

Look long enough in the mirror and it'll stare back at you.

"𝑪𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒚𝒆, 𝑰 𝒂𝒊𝒏'𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒖𝒛 𝑰 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖"

In the streets where love is dangerous and loyalty is everything, one wrong move can cost you your heart or your life. She's learned to move in silence, protecting her peace in a world that never plays fairly. He's built his name on respect, power, and the kind of reputation that makes people step aside. When their paths cross, it's more than attraction; it's a collision of two guarded souls who weren't looking for love but can't seem to escape it. But in a place where betrayal lurks close and loyalty get tested daily, their bond is put through fire. Secrets surface, enemies circle, and the streets demand a price for every choice they make. Will their love survive the pressure... or will loyalty to the life they know tear them apart? In this game, you either stand ten toes down or lose everything.

"Fighting to keep us together, hope it's worth a try." An hbcu love story

For the longest time, Ky'Lynn thought King saw her as his annoying little sister the one he had to protect. But that couldn't be further from the truth. He's overprotective in more ways than he'll ever admit. He scares off every man who even looks her way... because deep down, he wants her for himself. He can't help it. He always finds ways to be near her even when he shouldn't be. He loves to get under her skin, loves the way her anger burns bright when he pushes her buttons. But what happens when he can't stop touching her? When her smooth, warm skin becomes his favorite sin? When every glance, every word, and every stolen moment pulls him deeper into something he swore he'd never feel? There's just one problem... Their brother and both of their families have forbidden King from ever seeing Ky'Lynn that way. They say it's to protect her from his heartless, ruthless demeanor. But maybe... it's something bigger. Because no one has ever managed to tie King down. Until now. But we all know when something is forbidden, it only makes you want it more. 💋❤️ Read to find out how the story ends.

Jamani Raelynn Carr has always preferred life behind the scenes-quiet, focused, and in control. But when she lands her dream internship as a sideline reporter for the Detroit Pistons, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight, balancing ambition, family expectations, and her own need for authenticity. Navigating the male-dominated world of sports journalism isn't easy, especially when every day feels like a high-stakes audition. Jalen Montez Duren, the Pistons' charismatic young star, is used to the pressure and scrutiny that comes with fame. But underneath his cool exterior, he's searching for something real-someone who sees the man beyond the jersey. When he meets Jamani at a chaotic NBA Media Day, a single thoughtful question sparks a connection neither of them expects. As Jamani and Jalen's paths continue to cross-on the court, at press conferences, and in the city that raised them-friendship slowly deepens into something more. But their growing bond is tested by public scrutiny, career setbacks, past heartbreaks, and the ever-present tension between personal dreams and professional duty. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Detroit, this slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance explores what it means to fight for love, identity, and your rightful place in the world. For Jamani and Jalen, the real victory might be learning to trust themselves-and each other-when the spotlight fades.

Naomi Carter was taught her whole life to stay away from trouble. Pastor's daughter. Church girl. Straight A student. Trouble was never supposed to find her. But one bad decision, one party, and one thing she was never supposed to see puts her directly in the path of the city's most feared man. Now the same man everyone warns her about won't stop watching. Won't stop texting. And definitely won't leave her alone. The problem? Naomi can't tell if she should be terrified of Kai Bennett... Or curious.

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After moving to Chicago to start a new life, Sveya isn't looking for nothing beyond a fresh start. Between church, school, and learning how to exist without losing herself, her life feels limited...until she meets Solomon.