Simone Smith is a 21 year old stripper. Never in her life did she think stripping would be her source of income. But since she was a kid in the system since the age of 16, she's been fighting her way through life with very few options. Until one day she reconnects with a her old friend and next door neighbor, who is currently a new singer- August Alsina.

Daisy Clayton is an innocent and delicate eighteen-year-old college student who sadly lost both of her parents at a young age and was looked after her millionaire Uncle. He owns a big management company and is currently at a rival with another big company that is being controlled by Henry Reed who is thirty-two-years old. One day Mr. Reed paid a visit at the University of Seattle for a job presentation and laid eyes on Daisy, in the audience staring at his burning gaze...

Tionne is a 20 year old stripper. She has no family. At one point she was homeless. She was roaming the street one night and came up to ICE PARADISE, a strip club. She was hired and worked there for a few months. But one day she heard that someone famous was coming and she was chosen to be the one to perform for them. Will she fall in love or will she fail to ever find love?

Majesty's life fell apart piece by piece. A pregnancy she wasn't ready for, a boy from the wrong side of the city, a mother who chose pride over her own daughter, and a system that never gave her a fair chance. Left with a baby on the way and nowhere to go, Majesty refuses to depend on anyone else to save her. To keep her son safe, she learns quickly that being a good mother sometimes means becoming a person she never thought she'd be.

Amelia's life hasn't been easy. She was kidnapped by her mother when she was only 4 years old and brought to Norway. Amelia had to live with a "friend" of her mother who made Amelia's life a living hell. What will happen when her mothers friend suddenly dies and Amelia reunites with her biological brothers again? Will she reveal her deepest and darkest secrets? Will she trust and open up to them or will the childhood traumas keep her heart closed off? ><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>< TW⚠️: mention of rape, abuse, kidnapping, torture, and other sensible topics

Lai "LC" Caur has always been sharp, bold, and a little ahead of her time. From sneaking around with her first love in high school to pushing herself toward something bigger, she never played it safe. After a heartbreak that left her shaken, she got serious about her future and set her sights on becoming a detective. Now she's finally in the door, but proving herself is a whole different story. When a high level case lands in her lap, Lai knows this is her chance to show she belongs. The target is careful, calculated, and not leaving behind anything solid enough to build a case. No witnesses. No clean trail. Just money, power, and silence. So Lai does what most wouldn't. She goes undercover. Dropped into a strip club tied to the investigation, Lai has to learn fast, adjust even faster, and play a role that could easily swallow her whole if she slips. Every night is a performance. Every conversation matters. One wrong move, one wrong question, and it could all fall apart. As she gets closer to what she's looking for, the pressure builds. The job stops feeling like just a job, and the risks start hitting closer to home. Now Lai has to figure out how far she's willing to go to get answers... and if she's ready for whatever comes with them. **NOT PVALLEY RELATED**

She walks in like the epitome of black girl luxury, but pain follows her. She covers it with bust-down jewelry and white roses. He's quiet, but his presence is loud in itself. Everyone knows him, but she sees right past him. She's confident, but he's more confident. She's fierce, but he makes her cower. Passionate. SADITIFIED.

College is a time to grow while being wild and free. Still living reckless comes with consequences. It's all a part of life's cruel game. The question still remains: who will win and who will lose. Both Pharaoh and Essence have the highest to lose.

Cherie is an 18-year-old freshman and Jeremiah is a 21-year-old senior. They both attend the infamous HBCU FAMU. What happens when they began pursuing each other?

To create. That's what Gianna Alexie wanted to do ever since she was a little Gia. After graduating college, the woman vowed to create a book for the world to love, though she knew she'll be needing help. Help came in the form of her mentor, Keenan Travino, a man more than a decade her senior with thin patience, a love for cigarettes and bourbon, and as many issues as the clever tricks up his sleeves. - COMPLETED BUT UNEDITED - 1ST DRAFT - PAPERBACK NOW AVAILABLE