ir·re·sist·i·ble too attractive and tempting to be resisted.

Sometimes you have to lose to find the one who truly adds to your life.

"Who's getting all my residuals?"

A little Spice makes it twice as nice...

Will these two best friends take their relationship to the next level or let fear stand in the way? What happens when your so-called friends try to stop your growth? What happens when exes decide they don't want to let go? Will Zac and Fatima come out on top with a love that surpasses all understanding? Find out in this slow-burn urban fiction, rom-com drama where healing and true love wins over all the bullshit. This book will have mature content: explicit language, unfiltered passionate sex scenes, illegal acts, and talks of traumatic experiences, therapy sessions.

What will you do for love?

Grandpa Luther has always told Zachary that once he was no longer walking the earth that he would leave everything to his beloved grandson. Years after his passing, Zachary discovered his grandfather had way more than he expected. Despite his newfound wealth, Zachary stayed committed to his goals, continuing with Chain Breakers, where he worked toward earning both his business and realtor licenses. He kept the details of his inheritance from everyone, not wanting to be taken advantage of. Karen, who had her own hidden agenda, tried to manipulate Zachary by falsely implicating him in a situation that could affect his future. Though Zachary helped her when needed, he remained focused on his own path and the promises he made about securing a better life for his future children. His relationship with Fatima began to evolve as secrets unfolded, and Zachary showed sides of himself that no one expected.

Zac knows what it means to be broken. Love burned him once, and he swore he'd never let it happen again. Hardened by betrayal and a past he doesn't talk about, Zac keeps his heart locked away-safe, untouched. Fatima thought she had love all figured out-until it shattered in her face. Now, she moves with caution, focused on her career, her peace, and never letting another man play her for a fool. Neither of them are looking for love. But when their worlds collide, sparks fly and walls start to crumble. What begins as a slow connection quickly turns into something deeper-something neither of them expected. But old wounds leave scars, and falling for someone new means facing the pain of the past. In a world full of trust issues, broken hearts, and second chances-can Zac and Fatima risk it all to find something real?

In the soft glow of Atlanta's Inman Park, Fatima and Zac build a quiet kind of love-rooted deep in everyday moments, fierce loyalty, and gentle truths. Between shrimp and grits, bedtime stories, and whispered dreams of the future, they discover that real love isn't loud or flashy-it's the steady heartbeat beneath the chaos, the home you carry in your soul. Rooted in Love is a tender story about family, resilience, and finding strength in softness.

After losing her daughter's father to gun violence in their Memphis hometown, Fatima faces a storm of grief and complicated emotions. Torn between resentment and forgiveness, she finds herself at a crossroads, but through her baby girl, she receives a beautiful, unexpected sign from beyond; a reminder that all he ever wanted was for her to find happiness and peace. With this message, Fatima begins to heal, embracing hope and the possibility of brighter days ahead.