Book 2 - picks up 3 weeks after the explosion at Harrison's home. The Chester family loyalty begins to falter. Terrell deals with the loss of those close to him. And with Laine still in a coma and Terrell being a man who has to have his needs met. He spends time and money on a young high end escort who happens to be submissive. Harrison has gone to ground, not seen or heard from by anyone. Terrell is on a mission to find him. And is drawn more and more to someone close to Harrison. Laine's biological father turns up and it is not plain sailing for Terrell when they meet. More explosive storylines, strong sexual content, domestic abuse. 18+ only.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭... 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝟎𝟔/𝟏𝟐/𝟐𝟏

Stephanie Allen has been dealt hardship and misfortune since her college days. Now a mother of three beautiful children, she's trying to rebuild her life, one small step at a time. With bills piling up, responsibilities weighing heavy, and the past constantly knocking at her door, Stephanie is determined not to break... no matter how hard life pushes. David Brewster didn't do relationships. His focus has always been simple: make money and provide for his daughter. Love, commitment, and emotional ties? Those are distractions he's never had time for. But Sometimes love heals... Sometimes it hurts... And sometimes it becomes an addiction you can't escape. Welcome to Addiction.

𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐝 tie /tī/ 𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚋 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚎: 𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚍; 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚙𝚕𝚎: 𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚍 restrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation, occupation, or place. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐢 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. 𝐈𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞'𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐞'𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞'𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧. (Constant Updates and Changes)

She's got everything to lose. He's got everything to prove. Layla Rivers is a rising star in the legal world-a sharp, no-nonsense corporate attorney at a prestigious Black-owned firm in Atlanta. Focused, elegant, and guarded, she has no time for distractions-especially not the street-savvy, charismatic type she's always tried to avoid. But when her firm takes on a major redevelopment deal tied to a mysterious local businessman, she comes face to face with Roman "Ro" King, a wealthy entrepreneur who owns a high-end luxury car dealerships, real estate, and private security. What Layla doesn't know is that Roman built his empire from the ground up-starting with hustling in the streets. His money's clean now... mostly. But his past is never far behind. Despite their differences, sparks fly. Roman is drawn to Layla's ambition and quiet strength. Layla's shaken by the raw magnetism and intensity Roman brings into her carefully curated world. As danger from Roman's past threatens everything he's built-and Layla's firm pressures her to cut ties-both must choose between what's safe and what sets their souls on fire.

𝙲𝙾𝙼𝙿𝙻𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙳. 🖤 "𝚂𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚖𝚎, 𝚍𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚖𝚎." 𝙵𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚜. 𝚂𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚍𝚘𝚞𝚋𝚝. 𝚁𝚞𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚝. 𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝚑𝚎𝚢, 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝'𝚜 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 ?

When two worlds collide, boundaries blur, and sparks ignite. Ariana never expected a simple night out with friends to change her life. But when her path crosses with Dave, the enigmatic and successful owner of the city's hottest nightclub, their connection is instant and undeniable. What begins as a fleeting glance across a crowded room soon spirals into a night neither of them can forget. But Dave's life is far from simple. Behind his charming exterior lies a man juggling responsibilities-a thriving business, a long-term girlfriend, Millie, and a young daughter, Kiari. Torn between his commitment to his family and the magnetic pull he feels toward Ariana, Dave finds himself at a crossroads where temptation and loyalty clash. As their worlds intertwine, secrets are revealed, choices are questioned, and lives are forever changed. Can Dave resist the allure of a new beginning with Ariana, or will temptation lead them both down a path they can't return from? Temptation is a story of passion, conflict, and the undeniable chemistry that defies expectations, exploring the fragile line between right and wrong.

Hooked onto drugs, no family, no guidance or sanity until she met HIM. Cover Creds: @Triceynexttdoor ❤️ -BLICKY.

Kaia is a powerhouse attorney - fierce, passionate, and determined to see Black women win. In the courtroom, she's unstoppable.. but at home her marriage is falling apart. Behind closed doors, Kaia struggles to hold together a relationship where she's the only one fighting to make it work. Exhausted and lonely she crosses paths with Saint at a welcome home party- a smooth, charming, man that reels her in. What starts as a steamy passionate affair quickly spirals into something deeper, forcing them both to confront the consequences of their choices and the complicated reality of love, loyalty, and desire.