after the split of the girl group, "aubrey's angels," rising star karianah hayes is thrust into the spotlight, navigating the challenges of becoming a solo artist. with tensions high and old friendships crumbling, karianah's world is turned upside down. but amidst the chaos, an unexpected romance with a professional basketball player offers her a chance at something real. as she balances the pressures of fame, betrayal, and new love, karianah must decide what truly matters in her life-and if she's ready to take a leap of faith in both her career and her heart. starts off boring at first, but gets good.

-READ BOOK ONE FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING. following the events of book one, jordan and karianah are thrown into the challenges of parenthood with the sudden arrival of their son, jahkari. As they navigate sleepless nights and demanding careers, the pressures of their professional lives start to impact their relationship, complicating their plans for marriage. amidst the chaos and public scrutiny, they must learn to support each other and strengthen their bond while embracing the joys and struggles of raising their son together.

EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE. EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE. EVERY BOND YOU BREAK. EVERY STEP YOU TAKE. I'LL BE WATCHING YOU. a few years ago, a reckless mistake bound a group of friends to a dark secret. now, living in different parts of cali, their past comes back to haunt them when a masked killer starts hunting them down one by one. "we're being chased by some ashy lunatic in a mask, and instead of hiding from the asshole, y'all in here worried about fucking? I hate it here.." to survive, they'll have to confront their guilt and each other-before their secrets become their undoing.

malaysia taylor peters has it all-money, luxury, and a stuck up attitude to match. as the youngest of six spoiled siblings, she's used to getting her way. but behind the glamour lies a dark secret. when a violent ambush forces the family to relocate to beverly hills, malaysia is assigned a bodyguard, jordan poole. annoyed at first, she soon finds herself drawn to his quiet strength and loyalty. as danger closes in and family secrets unravel, malaysia must confront her own flaws while deciding if she can trust jordan with both her safety-and her heart. - this story does NOT involve basketball for those wanting to read.

marilyn daniels, an exotic dancer at the wildflower cabaret, has built walls around her heart after escaping an abusive relationship. but when basketball player jordan poole walks into the club, he's determined to show her she's worthy of love and trust. as their connection grows, marilyn must confront her painful past and decide if she's ready to let him in. my attempt at a slow burn trope.

teyanna benson lands an assistant position with her boss, NBA executive jordan poole. despite their mutual disdain, sparks fly one night, leading to a secret romance. the catch? jordan is engaged to someone else. as they grow closer, they must navigate the consequences of their relationship.

❝ kids.. this is how i met your mother. ❞ in which a professional nba player falls for a sports broadcaster during a post-game interview. OR in which jordan poole notices a girl he's never seen to notice before. jordan poole x oc.