Nayeli is a 30-year-old single mother raising her spirited 7-year-old son, in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. After enduring heartbreak from failed relationships, including the painful fallout with her son's father, Nayeli has sworn off the idea of romance. Instead, she pours herself into her career and focuses on being the best mom she can be. But life has a way of shifting even the most carefully laid plans. When news spreads that a mutual friend from Nayeli's close-knit circle has tragically passed away, old bonds are rekindled. Among those returning to town for the memorial is Shai Smith, a 36-year-old successful sports trainer who has spent years traveling for his career. Nayeli and Shai have known each other for over a decade, always sharing playful banter and harmless flirtation. They've laughed off their chemistry as nothing more than jokes - two people who were never in the right place at the right time. In the wake of loss, Shai stays in town longer than planned, reconnecting with old friends and reflecting on the fragility of life. As he and Nayeli cross paths more often, their once lighthearted interactions deepen. Despite the spark between them, both Shai and Nayeli carry the weight of past heartbreak. Shai's last relationship left him wary of trust, and Nayeli is terrified of exposing her son to a love that might not last. But as the days pass, their connection becomes undeniable. Through laughter, tears, and the lessons of loss, Nayeli and Shai learn that healing isn't about forgetting the past, but finding the courage to embrace what's ahead. In the echoes of shared memories they discover that sometimes, love doesn't come when you're searching for it.

Sarye "Riya" Knowles is a certified boss in every sense of the word. At just 32, she's built a brand from scratch after walking away from a toxic relationship and raising her daughter. By day, Sarye is a thriving entrepreneur running her own cosmetic company. By night, she's the unapologetic, witty voice behind the hit podcast "Pillow Talk & Real Sh*t", where she keeps it raw and unfiltered about love, relationships, sex - and why women need to love themselves first. She's known for her infamous line: "Sis... your man is NOT in prison! Stop glamorizing struggle love" Sarye knows the harsh reality of that life. But life gets real when her wild, brutally honest best friend and co-host Josalyn dares her - to write a prison pen pal. The topic? Whether love can really be found behind bars. Thinking it's harmless content and knowing full well it's against everything she believes, Sarye agrees. It's just a letter. A joke. A teachable moment. That't until she encounters Steffon "Street" Austin, a 35-year-old inmate serving time with 15 years left on his sentence. But what starts as playful dare quickly turns into long letters, raw vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry. Street isn't who she expected. Charming. Intelligent. Business-minded. A protective energy that makes her feel safe - even from behind bars. Their connection is instant but layered with complications. Soon, Sarye finds herself sneaking to the mailbox like a teenager, rearranging her beliefs, and questioning everything she's ever preached to her listeners.

"Why you keep playing wit me, hm?"Shiesty asked Kentrell just shrugged innocently @pimperetta2x on the cover💙

In the gritty streets of Detroit, two brothers find themselves locked in a dangerous game of love, loyalty, and ambition. Hezekiah and Remy Carter are bound by blood but divided by everything else. Hezekiah is the older brother, a calculating businessman with ties to the city's underground world. His empire of car washes is just a front for a much darker operation. Remy, the younger, is a flashy, unpredictable hustler trying to carve a name for himself in the music industry, but his street ties keep pulling him back into the chaos. Enter Duchess Sterling, a brilliant computer analyst and engineer who returned to Detroit after a high-profile hacking job went wrong. Intelligent, independent, and driven, Duchess has a past she keeps hidden - and the last thing she needs is to be caught between two men who share the same blood but couldn't be more different. When Hezekiah hires Duchess to upgrade the security for his car wash business, sparks fly between them. But just as Hezekiah starts to fall for the quiet, sharp-minded woman, Remy sweeps her off her feet with his irresistible charm. Torn between the two brothers, Duchess must navigate a web of lies, secrets, and dangerous loyalties. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, the lines between love and betrayal blur, leading them all down a dark and twisted path where loyalty is tested, and nothing is ever what it seems. In a city where survival means making impossible choices, will love be enough to bring them together? Or will their hearts - and family - be torn apart forever?

Its amazing how love can conqueror all, but cause so much destruction at the same time. As powerful as it is, when suddenly taken away, what are we left with... TRAUMA!!! An August Alsina Fan Fiction... With a twist Copyright © 2015 by Chrystal-Ann Eversley. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

No matter how strong a union can be, challenges always presents itself. The question is... How strong is your Faith to overcome it!!! Book four of the August and Misty Series. •Reality •Dreams •Passion •Faith Copyright © 2016 by Chrystal-Ann Eversley. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

A marriage is not 50/50. A marriage is 100/100. Its about giving everything you got for the love that created the union. No relationship is perfect, this we know,but when it comes to marriage, there is no room for error. Copyright © 2016 by Chrystal-Ann Eversley. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Currently living the life in Los Angeles California Alana the youngest sister to older brother Chris Brown has a crush on her brothers bestfriend August Alsina Read to find out more !

"I love you chris." He looked at me shaking his head." I don't love you." He said to me. "Don't say that please Chris." "Yo we can't be together." He said to me. "Why not? Age ain't nothing but a number right." I said pleading with him. "Nah. I can't be tied down right now. I gotta a whole career ahead of me. And you aint part of it." He spoke leaving me where I was sitting The second time my heart ever been broken. Tune in and read this book😀

Iyasia is 20 years old and surviving for her and her 12 year old sister. With the death of their parents and their dad never being just that .. A dad. They are all on their own. When Iyasia loses her job everything really starts to go left and she doesn't know how much more she can take. August is 21 years old is doing pretty well on his own, he has a girlfriend by the name of Latoya who he's been with for 6 months now and things are going great, but his life gets a little complicated when he crosses paths with Iyasia. NO AUG IS NOT FAMOUS NO HE WAS NOT A PREVIOUS DRUG DEALER NO IM NOT TALKING ABOUT MEL IN THIS BOOK THANKS :)