Xander King is the ultimate "holy" deception. As the son of the city's most famous Bishop, he's royalty in a three-piece suit. On Sunday mornings, he's the perfect heir to the pulpit. But when the sun goes down, the suit comes off, and the King of the streets comes out to play. Xander doesn't just run the city's underground-he owns it. He's got the money, the power, and a line of women who know better than to ask for his heart. Then there's Charity. She's the girl who just traded her old life for a Bible and a fresh start. She's trying to be "good," and when she looks at Xander, she sees a man who's just as lost as she used to be. She thinks she can save him. She thinks his cold stares are just a shield for a broken soul. But Xander isn't looking to be saved. He's fighting a war on every front: his father's impossible expectations, a past that won't stay buried, and the dangerous pull he feels toward a girl who's too pure for his world. When a body drops and a murder investigation hits too close to the church, the polished mask starts to slip. Charity is about to find out that the man she's falling for isn't a misunderstood saint-he's the devil in the front row. In this city, the only thing more dangerous than a sinner is someone Unholy.

In the quiet confusion between us, I wonder if you love me or if I'm only here to unfold you, layer by uncertain layer.

She's got walls higher than her heels. He's got ink, secrets... and a body built for sin. Jade Moss doesn't do distractions. As a personal trainer and gym owner in Atlanta's West End, her focus is on her grind-not on smooth-talking men with dark pasts and too much swagger. So when Dave Brewster strolls into her world-tatted up, freshly legit, and fine as hell-she's not impressed. Especially not after their first run-in leaves her tempted and annoyed. But Dave isn't just any man. He's patience wrapped in heat. Danger hiding behind slow smiles. And he's not backing down-especially when he finds out her best friend is dating his. They should've stayed in their lanes. But sweat turns to touches, and tension turns to craving. Just as they're learning to trust what's real, Dave's past comes knocking... and it's not leaving quietly. In a city built on hustle and scars, can love survive the heat? Or will the fire burn them both down first?

"I don't know how to do this." He was almost embarrassed to admit it. "I ain't been right with you in a long time, but I'm gon' ask anyway. Please don't take her from me." His plea cracked something open inside of his chest. "I know I ain't a good man. I done did some shit that I can't take back and I can't make it right. But she is, she's good. She's the light in so many places I didn't know were dark." "So if there's a price that needs to be paid for all the pain that I have caused in this word and done onto others put it on me. I'll pay it. I swear I will. I'll protect her with my last breath. I'll listen and heed her warnings. I'll slow down and come home more and stop thinking that I'm alone in this world." "Just please let my baby wake up. I love her, I'm in love with her and I can't do this without her. If waking her up means I got to sacrifice letting her go so she can be safe. I'll do that. Just don't take her from this earth." "In Jesus name I pray. Amen."

"Tempting Fate" follows Sienna, a stripper trapped in an abusive relationship with her dangerous boyfriend, Rico. When she meets the captivating and confident Trevon at the club, she's drawn to him despite her hesitations. Their chemistry is undeniable, but Sienna keeps her distance, fearing the consequences of betraying Rico. As Trevon pursues her, offering a world of love and security, Sienna finds herself torn between the man who hurts her and the one who could save her. When Trevon uncovers the truth about Rico's abuse, he takes drastic action to protect Sienna, forcing her to make a life-altering decision. Will she risk everything for a chance at true love, or remain in the toxic web she's familiar with? 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲:LADYTRILLDGAFF Read boo :)

When criminal defense attorney Ta'Miyah takes on her most high profile case yet, she finds herself representing the notorious mafia kingpin, Cayden. He's ruthless, unpredictable, and intimidating enough to shake the entire courtroom but Ta'Miyah isn't one to back down. Determined to win the case, she pushes Cayden to soften his image, even suggesting he manage his infamous temper with therapy. He scoffs, refusing to change for anyone, especially a woman. Yet, as they clash in and out of the courtroom, Ta'Miyah's persistence begins to stir something in him, and their professional relationship takes a dangerously personal turn. Despite being in a stable relationship with her boyfriend Dante, Ta'Miyah finds herself drawn into Cayden's dark, thrilling world a world of power, passion, and deadly secrets. With each heated encounter, she teeters closer to betraying the safe life she's always known. Caught between loyalty and temptation, Ta'Miyah must navigate the sinister underworld Cayden controls while keeping him out of prison. But in a game of crime and consequences, where emotions are as volatile as gunfire, will she survive the allure of a man who lives by his own rules? Or will she lose everything trying to save him?

noun: weakness. /ˈwēknəs/ -a person or thing that one is unable to resist or likes excessively.

Devyn Steele is a 22 year old Orthopedic Surgical Resident at UCSF Sports Medicine Center. She mainly operates on professional athletes. Between studying to become an Attending Surgeon and taking care of her little brother Kai, she doesn't have much of a social life. Her life is pretty much a constant cycle consisting of working, sleeping, eating, and taking on that role of a mother. But what happens when she meets a certain Warrior? Will he turn her life around and show her a new outlook on life? Will she let him? Read more to find out... Started: 1 July 2022 Finished: 5 September 2022

𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙣, 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩. This was the saying for many of those who ran with the Southside. In a story where two people reconnect over a terrible loss, they pour into each-other while mourning the loss of their beloved cousin and friend. Will the pair end up together or will they both just become another statistic in the Chicago streets? FOR THE BLOODIEST. JULY 24'

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 who have been separated for some time reunite however, mindsets have changed, feelings have changed and all-around people have changed as a whole. What happens when the two realize it for themselves. 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 © 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐀𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 ⚠️: 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋/𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟓 𝟐𝟏 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝. 𝐉𝐮𝐥 𝟎𝟑 𝟐𝟐