Riel Summers, the overlooked, middle child of his family leave his small Connecticut town, and with his sight set on New York City; he has one dream, earning enough money to put himself through college. But for his dream to be successful he must survive working for the possibly the worst man in the city, Shaw Harlow. Shaw has built his multi-billion dollar company from the ground up since he just twenty. He's a beyond serious man who demands perfection from all of his employees. He's gruff, unemotional and insensitive to everyone around him. He's nearly twenty years older than Riel, but something about the headstrong boy who refuses to quit his company no matter how badly he treats him, forces him to feel things that he shouldn't. Soon, Shaw starts to cross lines he never thought he would, unable to resist Riel. Their relationship blurs the lines between work and romance. And as Shaw dares to wish for a future with Riel, he finds it won't be easy to win Riel's heart. Will Shaw and Riel risk everything for love?

DaQuan and Bobby have Adrian. Trevor is on a warpath to get him back and another blast from his past threatens. Chris is getting more bombshells dropped from his blow up at Thanksgiving. All of this plus graduation. Throw in new pledges and you have the spring semester at Dominion Falls University!

Why am I here? How long until we leave? Aiden, largely ignored and resented by his family because of his sexuality, never had any desire to go to a fancy restaurant for any reason, but has to be there for his mother's birthday. Sitting at a table full of family members, he feels lonely, until he and a mysterious and attractive man catch each other's eye. This man and Aiden make a kind of connection when they meet privately in the restaurant's restroom. Strange? Yes. Absolutely. But the man seems to care about Aiden, for some reason, and it leaves Aiden wondering Why does this man care?

Malik Carter hasn't let anyone close in three years. Not since he lost his husband and became a single father to their son, Kai, overnight. He keeps his world small on purpose - work, Kai, and the hardware store on the corner of Maple Street. Elijah Brooks just bought that hardware store. He didn't move to Birch Hollow looking for anything except a fresh start and a shop that didn't remind him of his old life. He definitely wasn't looking for a quiet, broad-shouldered widower who shows up every Saturday for wood glue and small talk, or the seven-year-old who's already decided Elijah is his new best friend. Neither of them is in a hurry. That's the point. Over one slow, easy year of Saturday visits, treehouse lumber, town fairs, and a boy who keeps finding reasons to bring "Mr. Eli" home, two careful hearts figure out that love doesn't always show up like a storm. Sometimes it just quietly restocks the shelf you didn't know was empty.

"Why I gotta fuck you in order for you to act right, Nymere?" He gripped my neck, pulling me in closer. I stayed silent. The eye contact that was in place only made me harder. "Hm?" He gripped tighter, causing me to let out a slight moan. "You tell me, DK."

Trouble is healing from a terrible breakup with Ace. He's not looking for love, he's not looking for anything. What happens when a very attractive Carter becomes the new intern at his company? Will Carter be just the healing he needs? Or has Trouble been too damaged to try again? Book 2 Be sure to read NEVER MEANT TO first or you won't understand.

Jeremiah has built his life on discipline and routine-long hours at the garage, loyalty to the one friend who never left, and a careful distance from anything that could disrupt his peace. In his world, survival means staying grounded... and staying uninvolved. Until one encounter changes everything. Treyvon doesn't just operate in the shadows-he owns them. A man of power and precision, he's built an empire while raising his son with unwavering devotion. Control is his greatest strength... until it begins to slip. Because of a stranger. An interest. A pull. Something neither of them can quite walk away from.

| • | • | What's life without drama | • | • | How could you know love without experiencing heartache. | • | Your pride can be your biggest downfall | • | Everything isn't always picture-perfect, In fact most things comes with a hefty Sacrifice. In the wise words of my great-Grandmother • "Live for yourself son, and not for others". • I must say it took me a while to break that phrase down. Having to learn the true meaning of what L O V E really is (isn't always so lovely) , H A T E , hmm (Hate is a strong word), ever heard that phrase before? I believe we've all have. Understanding the meaning of a true lover, a bestfriend, a counselor. Growth, bounding, a journey. I welcome you into my life, brace yourself this ride won't be smooth ! But it was damn sure worth it. *Stands tall, adjust mic. Clears throat. "Hello everyone, I'm Jordan X Johnson and this is my Truth" * Real life events, My Truth *

Kameron Carter was never meant for the streets-but the streets got a hold on his heart. With money, status, and a life most teens would kill for, Kam should've felt untouchable. But late nights, whispered secrets, and a boy with a gun and too many enemies changed everything. Now Kam's caught between two worlds-one that raised him, and one that wants to destroy him. As love resurfaces and blood is shed, Kam finds himself at the center of a war he never asked to fight. Friends are turning into suspects. Lovers are holding back truths. And survival might come with a price Kam's not ready to pay. In the city, love don't come soft-and falling for a thug might just be the most dangerous thing Kam's ever done. (**editing**)

Please read; I am not good with description Mórrígan and her husband Demetrius, who appear to be powerful figures in their black own company, encounter a striking new employee named Jamil in the elevator. Jamil is described vividly-ginger braided hair, caramel skin, heterochromatic eyes, and a distinct scar around his neck. Mórrígan and Demetrius take an immediate interest in him Crawl to me like a good boy "Yes, ma'am." Demetrius drops to his knees and starts to crawl to me. I am grateful for his submission. I open my legs when Demetrius reaches me "Goodness, can I eat my meal?" Yes, boy