"Sometimes the most beautiful people are beautifully broken" Kali "Candy" Barnes is 23 years old and considers herself damaged goods. Growing up with a mother who would do anything for a men's attention and a father who wasn't there Kali felt lost. Under the care of her big mama Kali learned to accept things no woman should ever take from a man. After a horrible relationship with her ex boyfriend, Candy is now reserved and very bitter. Only work and home. Occasionally hanging out with her friends. Deangelo "Kang" Santana is 25 years old and is at the top of his game. Never had to chase a woman because they all come flocking to him. That's until he's reacquainted with Kali. Come and join me on the love story of Kali and Kang. Will they fall in love or is Kali to damaged to love again? REVAMP OF MY BOOK DAMAGED GOODS. Some details will be the same but I will be changing a few things.

Two guarded souls who recognize the ache in each other, trying not to fall too hard but drawn together anyway. Their love simmers beneath the surface-fierce, quiet, and complicated. He's her storm in silence; she's his peace in chaos *Unedited 𝑷𝑼𝑹𝑷𝑳𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑨𝑰𝑵 _® Started: 12/13/22 Published: 12/23/22 End: 12/29/23

She crosses paths with a man whose charm feels effortless and whose presence feels safe... until the shadows around him start to move. She falls for him quick unaware that he's carrying a life she's never seen - a life stitched together with danger, loyalty, and secrets heavy enough to break anyone who gets too close. As their worlds intertwine, the truth begins to surface in pieces, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about love, trust, and herself. Their connection is real, undeniable even, but the double life he lives threatens to pull them under. In a story where loyalty twists, danger breathes, and love refuses to let go, one question lingers above all: Will the secrets he hides be the thing that destroys them... or the fire that binds them tighter than they ever imagined?

Dani Carter is all about her grind! Miami's hottest hairstylist and influencer with no time for distractions. Dante Bennet is dominant, successful, and persistent. A hood rich barber with shops in three cities, he moves with purpose and he wants her. Their chemistry is undeniable, but Dani's not one to fall easily. Between Miami nights, undeniable tension, and a bitter ex stirring drama, she struggles between guarding her heart and letting someone in. Will she play it safe or take a chance on the one man who might match her hustle and show her what love really feels like?

India Morris has lived a strict lifestyle, father is a successful business owner and mother is the perfect trophy wife. When things go south ending with her family being killed she and her younger brother have no choice but to run. When she encounter Jung Hoseok, an ex military killing machine who wants to redeem himself of his past mistakes things take a turn.

Why is it that niggas not scared to gang bang or rob a bank or even kill some one? But are scared to be seen with fat girl? That's the question Aniyah was constantly asking herself. She was plus sized but it was 2018 and nobody cared about a size anymore. She was tired of being in a secret relationship with her long time boyfriend David "East" Easton and he is hood but he has to much of a rep to be seen with Aniyah.

Milena Miller is a single mother, her main priority is her daughter Cherish. Being a single mom had it's disadvantages but Milena always powered through. Often not thinking about herself until she meet King Castle.

Ameri Jones is new to Chicago, she wanted a change and a change is what she got. Wanting to expand her business in hair, Chicago was a great move...but when someone takes an interest in her things change even more. Chance Smith, a retired gang leader who is now walking a clean life...trying to put his certificate in barbering to use, he books a suite. When the mystery woman in the next room catches his attention he realize he met his match.

Kadeem Harris is a hot head athlete, being the quarterback of the Atlanta falcons with 3 Super Bowl rings he was on top of the world. When his temper gets him into a PR nightmare his coach brings in the big guns. Jaleah Adams is a power house Sports Agent, most men don't accept her work because she's a woman but she knows her shit. Seeing as though her father owns the Atlanta Falcons. There was no time for dating when she dealt with nothing but ATHLETES.

Killing people was easy for Kingston Knight, selling drugs was easy...but falling in love was something he knew nothing about. He watches the way his little sister has fallen in love and wonder if he can ever treat a woman like that? Can he put his guard down to let someone other than family in? Promise Marshall is a little rough around the edges, being raised in a orphanage and running away at the age 16 she had no choice but to dance. With her troubled past that makes her the woman she is now...can she also let her guard down? Can she be that soft girl?