In a world that rarely makes room for girls like her, Deejay Jackson moves through life with quiet strength and untold scars. At 20 years old, she's tall, dreadheaded, masc-presenting, and intersex - born with both softness and edge, both woman and something the world struggles to name without shame. After surviving three years of childhood sexual abuse and growing up in a home led by a single mother raising five kids, Deejay has finally started to find her footing - reconnecting with her family, embracing poetry, and slowly letting herself breathe again. Sharon, also 20, comes from a deeply religious Black home where silence is sacred and image is everything. Feminine, sweet, and still figuring herself out, she's known since high school that she likes women. But her family, especially her mother Miss Eleanor, doesn't make space for that kind of truth. Not openly. Not safely. And definitely not when it comes to someone like Deejay. When a summer of chance reunions and unsaid feelings finally brings Deejay and Sharon closer, the chemistry is undeniable - but so is the weight of their worlds. What begins as stolen glances and heartfelt texts blooms into a slow-burn bond thick with tension, poetry, faith, and desire. But their love is shadowed by fear - of rejection, of judgment, of what it means to be fully seen. Through late-night drives, heated game nights, and balcony confessions, they find themselves inching closer - not just to each other, but to the parts of themselves they've both been taught to silence. This is a story of longing and restraint, family chaos and chosen tenderness, faith and unlearning, shame and softness. It's about two Black women navigating what it means to be whole in bodies and homes that have tried to break them. And when they finally meet in the middle - messy, vulnerable, and unafraid - it's not just about falling in love. It's about fighting for the right to.

Five years ago, Alpha Lucas rejected his true mate Elena in front of the entire pack to seal a powerful alliance. Devastated, she disappeared without a trace, building a quiet life far from shifter politics. Now Elena returns to pack territory with a young son whose eyes match the Alphas exactly. Lucas demands answers, determined to claim what he once threw away. Dangerous rivals circle, ready to exploit the boy as the rightful heir. Old wounds reopen. The mate bond pulls stronger than ever. Elena fights to protect her child while Lucas battles to win her trust. One hidden truth could destroy them all.

He continues to stare as the young girl hums quietly, while keeping her eyes locked on the book in her hands. At the sound of his footsteps, she suddenly stops reading only to look up and let out a squeal, one that he found adorable. Her already rosy cheeks become even brighter. "Hello." He melts at the sound of her angelic voice and says his next words carefully, softly. "Hi sweetheart." She tilts her head to the side as he unknowingly stares at her with a certain longing. "Who are you?" "I'm Seth. What's your name?" He questions, taking a step into her room. She grins, causing two cute dimples to appear on her cheeks. "Daisy." ~ In which Seth Andrews, who is usually quiet and brooding, becomes captivated by his best friends little sister, Daisy Miller, who believes everyone has at least a little good in them.

Brielle Newman A 21-year-old girl who was struggling to make life comfortable for herself and her niece, Delilah. Her sister left the baby the minute she could get up and leave the hospital. Brielle hasn't seen her since. She also hasn't seen her parents who walked out on her at 17 or her brother who went to the army and hasn't contacted her for 9 months in counting. Being all by herself she's desperately trying to give Delilah a life she never got to experience. Killian Russell A 24-year-old ruthless CEO who doesn't tolerate negligence or stupidity. He wouldn't blink an eye before firing someone who worked for him for years. Make one mistake and you're done. His parents were extremely proud of his success. He never had a stable relationship. He was once a hit it and quit it guy but now he just lays low as most women throw themselves at him just for his money. Being the richest man in the northeast and second richest in the country he has no time for love. When he finds little Delilah ordering a coffee, he follows her out. She takes him to Brielle, who instantly made something click in Killian, changing their lives forever. Disclaimer: This book is more so about fluff, comedy, and drama (I wrote it as a literal teenager). If you are looking for a bit more ✨spice✨, check out the other books within the Discretion Series. WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT AND EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN OF CONTROLLING MEN AND A SEMI-SUBMISSIVE FEMALE LEAD, THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR YOU! I REPEAT, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS BOOK WITH THE INTENTION OF ALREADY NOT LIKING IT AND LEAVING HATE COMMENTS. #2 in Romance - 04/17/18

Faith Blue was born into a world that never wanted her. Neglected by her parents, overshadowed by her glamorous sisters, and ridiculed by society, Faith's life is a haunting tale of silent suffering. From the betrayal of her first love-cruelly orchestrated by her own sister-to being locked away and forced to watch the man she loved marry someone else, Faith's heart has been shattered time and time again. Will she ever find LOVE or is she left with no HOPE

She escaped her past in stilettos. He brought her back in boots. Gianna Sinclair built a glamorous life in Los Angeles-designer clothes, celebrity clients, and a reputation that sparkled as bright as the Hollywood sign. But beneath the polish lies a past she buried long ago in Prairie View, Texas-a sleepy town filled with dusty roads, painful memories, and a little sister she left behind. When her grandmother passes, Gianna is forced to return home for the first time in years. There, Gini-hurt, angry, and grieving-greets her with sharp words and deeper wounds. One explosive argument later, Gianna storms off, intent on leaving Prairie View for good. But fate as other plans. Only one wrong turn lands herself stranded on the backroads of open fields. Where she meets Weston Reid. Rugged. Quiet. Cowboy to the bone. Weston isn't looking for trouble, but trouble sure looks good in designer heels and ruined curls. He saves her. She challenges him. And as Gianna's glamorous world crashes into his rugged one, sparks fly hotter than the Southern sun. But love in Prairie View isn't simple. There are secrets buried deeper than the Texas clay. And Gianna will have to decide if she's willing to trade fame and fashion... for a second chance, a hometown healing-and the kind of love that doesn't give a damn about headlines. WARNING: Erotica Content

⚠️Although not necessary, I suggest you read Torn first since this story references characters from that story and may contain some spoilers. ⚠️ Alicia Williams is a high-spirited, headstrong, and successful young woman who has worked hard in her career to buy her first home by the age of 30. Settling into the quaint, quiet neighborhood was supposed to be easy. Especially since her best friend Mia, lived just around the corner. Her plan was to introduce herself to her neighbors and build a friendly rapport with all of them. However, when she meets Noah McCarthy, she's flabbergasted by her (unconventionally) handsome neighbors crude attitude. He's a bad boy; there's no doubt about it. He's filled with tats, loves bikes, and has a complete disregard for societal norms and others feelings. This leads to a never ending feud between the two neighbors. The last thing Alicia will tolerate is disrespect! Eventually, lines begin to blur and these two enemies can't help but notice how attracted they are to one another despite the hatred they harbor and the differences in their personalities. Follow along the journey with Alicia and Noah as they navigate through their hatred, confusion, and their eventual love for one another.

Cole Weston had lost everything he'd ever loved and for ten long years he's wandered. First as a tracker then as a bounty hunter until a small town calls to him and he decides it's time to stop running from his past. Grace Jennings and her daughter are hiding from a killer who will stop at nothing to find her. Will Cole be able to listen to his heart and take a chance on love again? Will Grace ever be able to trust another man with the truth?

A Billionaire Bakery Romance Anastasia Blake thought rock bottom was walking into her apartment and finding her fiancé screwing his assistant in their bed - in her robe, no less. One month later, she burned it all down and rose from the ashes with a rolling pin in one hand and zero patience for men in the other. Welcome to Ana's Bakehouse, Pleasantville's sweetest rebellion. She's got no family left, no regrets, and no interest in love. Her ex won't stop texting, her cupcakes sell out daily, and her best friend Lucy is the definition of unhinged. Life's good. Stable. Dry as hell. Then Camden Smith walks in. Billionaire real estate mogul. Obsessed with black coffee. Quiet, dangerous, and exuding the kind of dominance that makes Anastasia's mouth dry and thighs ache. He wants to buy the lot next door. And, clearly, her. What starts with caffeine, chaos, and a voice note that definitely wasn't meant for him, turns into something else entirely - a searing, emotional Dom/sub romance that neither of them expected... and neither can stop. Camden doesn't just want Ana in his bed - he wants to worship her. Break her walls. Build her back.

Tiffy has always lived by the rules. Born into privilege, raised in silence, and shaped by expectation, she learned to mask her loneliness behind quiet obedience. Her parents, high-powered professionals, are rarely present in her life. She has everything-except connection. Her only real anchor is Ava, her rebellious next-door neighbor and best friend. Ava is chaos incarnate: wild, loud, and unapologetically free. For years, Ava has pushed Tiffy to break free from her carefully controlled life, and one impulsive night, Tiffy finally says yes to a party. There, in the chaotic pulse of music and lights, Tiffy meets Clinton Richard-a tall, stoic military man with haunted eyes and a gentle voice. Clinton lives a very different life. He grew up with less, works hard for every dollar, and still carries the grief of losing his father. Despite their differences, there's something undeniable between them-an electric chemistry neither can ignore. But love doesn't exist in a vacuum. As their relationship deepens, Tiffy's carefully ordered world begins to unravel. Her parents, obsessed with reputation and social class, disapprove. Clinton, used to standing on his own, struggles to navigate a world that constantly tells him he's not enough. Now, Tiffy must decide: Is love worth defying everything she's ever known?