In high school, their relationship was put to a halt when he had to switch schools to purse his basketball dreams. Now, years later, unbeknownst to them both, he's transferring to her college to further his career. *original idea by briibriicreations*

Naomi was from Southside Cali, not the good part, but the hood part. Having to hold herself up for most of her life, she's pretty solid. After dreaming of being an entrepreneur for years, she's finally pursing so. Things seem to be right on track just as Mercedes shows up. Will he be a benefit or a cost to her life? (I have a long, detailed writing style.) all rights to briibriicreations.

Soleil's life is full-school, work, church-but everything shifts the moment she meets Santiago, a calm, steady man caring for his younger siblings. Through late-night messages, Sunday mornings, and small everyday moments, they slowly connect, learning trust, laughter, and maybe something more, all against the backdrop of family, faith, and the life they're trying to figure out.

Book 2 of Protection!!

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟎/𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝟏/𝟑𝟎/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏

Hood love , Baton Rouge, high school, sweetheart

2 inseparable best friends turn into 1 power couple that is envied by everyone near them But their love comes with a cost.

Everyone warned her about him I guess she just didn't know love could hurt this quietly.

Jaylin seems to have it all - a thriving career as a celebrity hairstylist in sunny Orlando, a beautiful home, and most of all, her three-year-old daughter Seoni, the light of her life. To the world, she's living her dream. But beneath the surface, love remains the one chapter she's too afraid to reopen. Since becoming a mother, Jaylin has guarded her heart - not out of bitterness, but out of protection. She refuses to bring just any man into her life, especially not around her daughter. Her standards are high, and her fears even higher. Will a man ever truly accept her and her child? Then there's Justin - Seoni's father. Though they never had a stable relationship, he's remained present, loving, and supportive. As he slowly begins to reappear in Jaylin's life, old feelings start to resurface. Could the one who once walked away... be the one she was meant to love all along? Torn between her past and future, her fears and desires, Jaylin must decide: Is she ready to open her heart again? And if so, will it be for someone new - or for the one who's been there all along?

She thought love would be enough. Until it wasn't. Then she met someone who showed her what it really meant. 17-year-old Leilani had her future mapped out-college dreams, a tight circle of friends, and a boyfriend who made her feel seen. Her crew was solid: Zari, her stylish, outspoken bestie since middle school, and Aaliyah, her ride-or-die who always knew when something was wrong before Leilani even said a word. But when a missed period turns into a pregnancy test and her boyfriend's promises turn into silence, Leilani's world begins to unravel. Thye heartbreak deepens when she discovers Zari had been sneaking around with her boyfriend behind her back-while they were still together. The betrayal cuts deep, leaving Leilani questioning everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty. Just when she's ready to give up on love, Isaiah walks into her life-quiet, grounded, and nothing like the boy who broke her. After losing his older brother to street violence and transferring schools to escape the weight of grief, Isaiah keeps to himself, sketching in notebooks and avoiding drama. But something about Leilani draws him in, and slowly, he begins to let her see the parts of him he thought he buried. With Aaliyah by her side and Isaiah showing her a love that feels safe, Leilani must navigate the chaos of teen motherhood, the sting of betrayal, and the fear of trusting again. In a world that doesn't love anymore, she'll have to find her voice, her strength, and the courage to love again-starting with herself.