fate : be destined to happen, turn out, or act in a particular way. Often people try to navigate through life with their own plans and wonder why things didn't work out as expected. It wasn't FATE. We don't know it but our future is already written for us. We're just the last ones to know. Alora spent the last few year thinking she was dodging a bullet by leaving home only to be mat with it the moment she returns. Aloras return leads to the exposure of family secrets, betrayal amongst friends, and petty drama she did not sign up for. Follow along the Diamond family and their friends journey with fate.

She sold her time for money; until desire demanded her heart. Broke and desperate, twenty-two year old Sage, takes a job that pays thousands for her time and beauty-no strings attached. But when she meets Cortez Banks, a powerful man with tattoos, secrets, and temptation written all over him, rules shatter. He's off-limits. He's dangerous. And falling for him could cost her everything. Sage swore she wouldn't break the rules. Cortez swore he didn't need love. But rules were made to be broken. What begins as desire spirals into something far more dangerous. When secrets unravel; secrets that tie Cortez to her family, to her best friend, to a world of blood and betrayal-Sage will learn the truth: Luxury isn't free. And love might cost her 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘺 "𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯"

Sequel to Down For Whateva After enduring hardships that left deep scars, Ryan emerged stronger, changed for the better by the trials she's faced. Though the weight of her past still lingers, it no longer defines her. Determined to create a future where life finally aligns with her desires, she keeps moving forward. But adapting to this new version of herself is a constant battle, one she's unwilling to put up a fight for. Kadeem, having fought his own demons, is also learning to live in a way that reflects the better man he's become. Yet, as he adjusts to this new life, loose ends from the past begin to resurface, threatening to pull him back into old damage. Still determined to protect those around him, losing all he'd worked for was not an option-Whateva it takes.

Everyone knew who he was and they all feared him. Except her. He had finally met his match in more ways that one.

Heart's Desire (Noun) : Refers to the deepest, most personal longings or wishes that come from your emotional core-not just what you want, but what you truly yearn for. These desires often reflect your truest self-your passions, dreams, needs for love, purpose, connection, or fulfillment. They're called "heart's" desires because they're emotional and instinctive, not always logical or practical. They can be difficult to explain, but you feel them deeply. "I feel like for some crazy ass reason, I got this connection with you. I wonder about ya safety when I'm not around and even if you never give a nigga the time of day... I just want you to be happy. I don't even know why.. I'm attracted to you like crazy ma." "You make me feel this way that I've never really felt before and I'm just too scared to go for the ride. Everything I ever said I wanted in a man, you have. Your attitude, your mindset, your maturity-." They weren't looking for each other, but something deeper-unspoken and undeniable-pulled them in. Follow along as two souls shaped by pain, survival, and pride, try to navigate a bond that feels bigger than either of them. It's passionate, intense, captivating, and at times overwhelming. Their connection isn't just attraction-it's a collision of heart's desires that neither expected, but both need. ( MATURE CONTENT ) COMPLETED