A Black Mafia Dark Romance In a ruthless world ruled by power, Kai Marchesi-heir to a deadly crime syndicate-views love as a fatal weakness. Emotionless and feared, he's forced into an arranged marriage with Celeste "Lumi" Marchand, a Black woman with albinism who's lived on the outskirts of the underworld her whole life. Their union, meant to solidify two criminal empires, becomes a fiery clash of opposites-his ice to her quiet flame. As passion brews and enemies close in, Kai must choose between protecting his empire or the woman who just might be his greatest vulnerability-and his only salvation.

"Solè, why'd you stay?" "Because, Zaire... you the first thing that ever felt worth staying for." ❀ 🝳 ❀ Harlem held the noise. Solè gave Zaire the quiet. Zaire Knox, Harlem's quiet storm, known for his ties to the streets and a gaze that read people faster than they could lie to him. Respected. Feared. Loved. With scars buried deeper than his tattoos, he never planned to love soft. Until a Harlem vinyl shop left behind by his late grandfather forces him to slow down, to breathe, to find his real purpose in the world beyond the streets. Solè Sinclair, soft but unbreakable, raised by her father after loss. By day, she serves warmth behind the counter of a café. By night, she disappears into her art, trying to paint the parts of herself no one ever sees. When their worlds cross, the city shifts. What starts off tense and unexpected turns tender. Together, they learn love can hold you just as fierce as the streets ever did, and softer, too. But love in Harlem always asks one question: what are you willing to risk when the heart wants more than the streets ever offered? A Harlem story. A hood love. A soft place to land. ❀ 🝳 ❀

To not be a myth

Niah Monroe, a 26-year-old ambitious woman working her way through grad school, has always kept her life on the straight and narrow. She's loyal to her best friend, and she avoids men who could derail her goals. But then enters Khalil "Khaos" Mercer, 32, her best friend's older brother-fresh out after serving time, running the family's underground hustle, and building an empire of his own. He's dark, dangerous, and the one man she's never allowed herself to want. When circumstances force them together-him needing her brain and discipline to clean up his business moves, her needing his protection after a brush with street danger-the forbidden attraction between them sparks into a full-blown, undeniable passion.

"𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶."- 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘳 𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘯. In the ring, Damian isn't just fighting his opponents, but himself. His anger, anxiety, and the need to please others is a battle he still hasn't won. Boxing gave him a way to release his pain and self-condemnation, pouring it all into his fists. But outside of the ring, facing his feelings for Renée, the girl he's truly never gotten over---might be the hardest fight of all. Will Damian conquer his inner demons and finally allow himself to embrace life? Or will the weight of past mistakes and trauma keep him on the mat for good?

CURBSIDE STREET: It's 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. Lori, a 22 year old woman with a desire to become a famous writer, moves to curbside street to look for a "new life". Little did she know, this street is full of shenanigans. After getting comfortable around the neighborhood, Lori meets the good, the bad, and the ghetto.

Selena is a young, determined influencer trying to make a name for herself in Baton Rouge, and Von, a street-smart tattoo artist with a past that won't let go. When their paths cross, sparks fly, but their connection runs deeper than just attraction. As they navigate the ups and downs of their complicated lives, loyalty, ambition, and danger pull them closer together. Between the risks of Von's street ties and the challenges Selena faces in the spotlight, they both have to decide what they're willing to risk for love, success, and each other. As they build their empire, they realize that real success isn't just about the hustle-it's about riding for each other, no matter the cost.

The last thing on his mind should be his nosy parole officer.