In the gritty streets of Harlem, where loyalty is everything and danger lurks around every corner, two seemingly perfect couples, Krystal and Shakur, live a life of wealth and allure. Married for two years, they present a polished image to the world; a glamorous couple that seems to have it all. But beneath the surface lies a web of deception and rivalry. Unknown to each other, they are powerful kingpins in the underground drug trade, each commanding their own empire in a city rife with conflict. With their street ties on the line and new found feelings on the rise, can they handle the heat of the streets and make it out alive? ©𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒𝐁𝐘𝐊𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Honey Ortiz was raised with a silver spoon in her mouth. Stuck up doesn't even describe her. Always getting what she wants. No isn't in her vocabulary. 23 year old Qasim has always been a product of the street- matter of fact he is the streets! Born and bred in the slums of Ohio- the hustle is all he knows. Having a crack addicted mother he never knew love. Only love he ever knew was his baby mother. But she turned out to be a conniving hoe. The best thing he gained out of that was his 7 year old daughter Trinity. He promised to show her everything he never had. Love, affection, and a structured home. Neither of them were looking for love, but sometimes love can be looking for us. What happens when he crosses paths with bougie ass Honey? He's ill tempered, and she's spoiled as fuck. Could this be a disaster- or an everlasting love? It takes a real nigga to humble a bougie bitch.

"Don't ever leave me again" With age comes responsibility, some comes sooner than for others. Being in a family filled with drugs and murder it's only normal to follow in the footsteps of those before you. With old beefs growing more and more deadly the family is more divided then ever. Everything comes at a cost and karma is very much real, it just hits in different ways. With the Jamaican cartel thriving in the drug world and deemed untouchable an old beef between Moriah and Kaine seems to be growing out of control leaving people stuck in the middle. New York also has stepped in to the feud when it's leader grows power hungry forcing sides to be chosen, their motto is 'Death Before Dishonor'. Ajani and Kaine's love story might be officially over, especially when mistakes are made and the past comes to light and sides are chosen out of lies and deceit. When it's all said and done only one side will remain and the California organization you all have grown to love might have just met its match.

Fresh out of high school Kashmere has everything figured out for the most part, until she meets August and decides give him a chance. She doesn't know it yet but her life will never be the same. © 2014-2015 RaquelR.™. All rights reserved.

**Sequel to Addicted** ~~WARNING: CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT AND IS RATED R~~ ©Copyright 2014 Since Qua' sean and I found out I was pregnant, we were happy, but what's the point of having a child when he doesn't love you no more? So I decided "abortion" is the better option, but a lot's been going on. I love Qua' sean to death, but him marrying Dove just shows me who he really was. Putting me through all that bullshit and making me fall for him. How did I get so soft for this dude? You can't regret what already has been done, but.... (Read Addicted if you haven't)

"Where their love may not be enough. " August and Phoebe, still struggling to overcome the constant hurdles in their life and love enriched relationship. August, has fallen for Phoebe, in less than a year and they're about to bring new life into the world. But sometimes, picture perfect isn't for everyone. Phoebe's ex and first lover coming up dead and the mystery of her stalker Malcolm still to be solved, how does Phoebe make it out alive? With Betrayal, deceit and hurt all on the line, Phoebe and August both find themselves in compromising positions as they can't seem to fathom the idea of together forever into their minds. Though Phoebe forever tattoed with August's name on her heart, falls victim to her surroundings and complicates their love even more. With Kaitlyn growing up, mortified by the distance of her bestfriend their worlds seem to fall apart at the seams but love is the only option. Tied to their ever burning sexual escapades, August and Phoebe fumble after dark as they find out who is worth saving. But the secrets, won't let go of them and they keep crawling back for more. How scandalous can it get? Explicit Content for the drama and development of the story. For Mature audiences only. All Rights Reserved 2015 Trilogy to My Forbidden Fruits. WLAD (What Lies AfterDark)