They say every officer has a story. Some are written in promotions. Some are written in scars. Theirs began the moment they met. She thought graduating the academy would be the hardest part. She was wrong. Because no one warned her about him. And no one warned him about her. Behind the Shield A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance Written by ABB

Jenrose Kissoon is a firm believer in happily-ever-afters. But when her best friend gets her heart broken, Jenrose swaps her beloved romance novels for a crowbar. The plan was simple: break into the ex's house, steal his wardrobe, and light it on fire. ​The execution? A total disaster. ​Fleeing from the flashing lights of the cops, Jenrose ducks into the nearest skyscraper and accidentally stumbles into a massive crowd of applicants. The prize? A three-month position as a live-in chef for Dejhion Hollingsworth-the notoriously ruthless, painfully gorgeous billionaire who is taking a temporary hiatus from ruling his empire. ​Jenrose can barely flip a pancake without causing a kitchen fire, let alone cook gourmet meals for a billionaire. But with a police description out for a clumsy girl in a ski mask, she has no choice but to fake it till she makes it. ​Dejhion expects a professional. Instead, he gets a talkative, romance-obsessed tornado who turns his quiet penthouse upside down. He wants to fire her. He wants to banish her from his sight. ​But most of all, when she accidentally spills wine down her front, he wants to see exactly what's underneath that apron. ​Trapped together under one roof, the kitchen isn't the only thing catching fire. Dejhion is determined to unwrap all of Jenrose's secrets, but once he gets a taste of her, three months won't be nearly enough.

"You need to break the shackles that's keeping you tied to your past. Until then... you'll never be happy. And neither will the woman you're with." Those were the last words Amaria Bellamy said before she walked out of Sevyen Carter's life. Two years later... Fate gives them another chance. The question is... Will love be enough this time?

This is my first book and I'd appreciate feedback. Tiana Beaumont is a brilliant, slightly overwhelmed scientist working in medical research, currently developing a more effective birth control pill and injectable shot. She's intelligent, composed in her work, but emotionally unprepared for how quickly her personal life is about to spiral. Her world shifts when she meets Santi D'Vil, a young, powerful CEO of Amni Tech-controlled, observant, dangerously composed, and used to being in control of every space he enters. Their first encounter is charged with instant chemistry: teasing, soft tension, and a level of attention from him that leaves Tiana flustered and unbalanced in ways she can't explain. What starts as a chance meeting escalates quickly. Santi finds her again, sends her flowers, and begins subtly inserting himself into her life. He calls her "princess" and "pretty" with ease, a habit that both flusters and disarms her. Their dynamic becomes a push-and-pull of control and vulnerability: Tiana trying to maintain professionalism and emotional distance, while Santi seems quietly consumed by her presence. Things take a dramatic turn when people from their past can't seem to stay there .

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He runs Miami like a silent war. No mercy. No weakness. No attachments. Until Chiara Kingston. She was never meant to survive in his world: too ambitious, too intentional, too full of light. Chiara built her life around discipline and dreams, not street politics and whispered threats. But the moment Quadir "DonQ" Ansari saw her, he made a decision he's never made before: She's off limits to the world. If Miami ever dares to touch her... it won't be a warning. It'll be a funeral. He fell first. And when she finally falls? There won't be a safe place left to land.

Kasanii Banks The hood's princess Built to rise, but the streets she came from never really let her go. O'Mari Donovan Wealthy, ambitious, and used to playing by rules he didn't choose. Different worlds, different struggles-but one undeniable connection. When Kasanii and O'mari collide, sparks fly-but their worlds could not be more different. He sees her fire, she sees his ambition, and together they challenge everything they thought they wanted. But love isn't enough when timing, loss, and ambition get in the way. Heartbreak, resilience, and the power of becoming - Unfolded Potential.

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Kiara was from a little countryside town where everyone knew everyone and that was just fine. That was until her mom up and left with her one night, taking her away from the only home she ever knew. From dusty roads, open skies, and the family and friends who loved her dearly, she was forced into the city. Ten years passed, Kiara now 24 and facing the death of her mother. She uncovered a box of unopened letters from her father who had been trying to reach out. With her world unraveling, she decides to return to the countryside for the summer, unsure if she'd be welcome after all this time. But some things haven't changed. Damian Wilson was still there. As old wounds reopen and buried feelings rise to the surface, Kiara must face the truth about her past, and the love she never meant to leave behind. Coming Home isn't just about where you're from... It's about who's still waiting for you. ___________ He carried me across the room, each step charged with anticipation. Reaching his door, Damian opened it with a swift motion, then stepped inside, never letting our kiss falter. Gently, he set me down on the bed, our heated gazes locked as the air thickened with promise. I feel the weight of him leaning over me, his eyes locked onto mine with a hunger that makes my heart race. His voice is low, almost a whisper, yet firm-"Tell me to stop, Kiara, and I will." My breath catches as I look up into those intense eyes, searching for any hesitation. But all I feel is an overwhelming pull towards him. I shake my head gently, my voice steady despite the flutter inside me-"I don't want you to stop." The words hang between us, charged with desire, and in that moment, everything else fades away. #2 - sensual #2 - country #3 - blackpeople