They beat the odds-jail calls, broken trust, a complicated past. Now Saint and Milan are building the life they never thought they'd have: a baby, a business, and peace. But peace don't mean perfect. Love is still being tested-just in different ways. New baby, new money, new people... and old habits that don't stay buried forever. It's not about where they came from anymore. It's about where they're going.

She's always been off-limits to everyone on the block-until a fearless new guy moves in and changes the rules. ps. This my first book, don't be shy to comment and give suggestions!

not forcing you, but this story is 1 of a kind... read now ! 🔞 ( or be mature )

Mute, abused, hood, Chicago, saved, kidnapped

"You know we can't keep doing this to each other "

When Ana confronts her new neighbour after being kept up all night by his sex noises, she's mortified to discover he's none other than Freddie-the police officer who arrested her abusive ex-boyfriend last month. The pair interact only when necessary and do so with light-hearted insults and harmless pranks. But when a baby shows up on his doorstep with a note claiming to be his, Freddie suddenly needs his neighbour for more than just a casual flirt. They think their relationship is platonic, but when their attraction is no longer avoidable, they come up with one rule. Don't kiss. Everything else is up for grabs and if Ana can stick to that one rule, her heart will remain unbroken. She has no desire to fall in love and Freddie simply doesn't have time. They think it's the perfect agreement but when feelings intensify, it becomes clear their plan is failing. Secrets are unveiled. Hearts get broken. Love gets complicated.

A girl with a bad attitude meets mafia man.

Aliyah Martin, a 23-year-old college graduate, has always kept her head down and avoided trouble. But everything changes when she unknowingly becomes entangled with Giovanni Alvarez, a ruthless mafia leader, after a chance encounter. Giovanni, 27, known for his cold demeanor and dangerous power, runs the underground empire with precision. Now, Aliyah is caught in a web of loyalty, secrets, and power. As Giovanni's trusted ally, she struggles with her growing attraction to him, while trying to navigate a world of violence, betrayal, and temptation. Can Aliyah remain unscathed in Giovanni's dangerous world, or will she fall victim to his dark allure?

Johanna and Jose are from two different sides of the track, during the time of a power war between the Blacks and the Latinx's the two cross paths in more ways than one. How far are you willing to go to defend who you are? How far are you willing to go for love? What do you do when the two pull you to opposite sides?

I felt his hand as it gently pushed the strands of hair that were blocking his view of my face, behind my shoulder. The action caused his fingers to involuntarily graze my jawline and neck making me stiffen. The short contact left my body feeling warm and my breathing to suddenly turn irregular. "I think you look beautiful." He said in that deep, soft voice that made me feel funny. I could still feel his fingers in my hair as they now seemed to instinctively move around the strands. "Thank you.." I whispered, surprised at how softly it came out. Could he even hear it? "My pleasure mamas." He replied, giving me my answer. The words leaving his lips sounded so good that I had to look to make sure he'd actually said them. Before I knew it my body was slowly leaning towards him and even in my dazed state I didn't miss his inching towards mine. • • • Follow Athena Kingman as she experiences life and love in ways that she's never imagined before. This is the story of a young woman growing and learning what it means to fully undergo all of the "New Heights" that come with living out your own journey and the stories friendship, companionship and self-love bring about. Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the image used to make the cover photo. No need for copyright infringement. BWHM (Black Woman Hispanic Man) BWBM (Black Woman Black Man) BWSM (Black Woman Spanish Man) TEASER CHAPTER IS UP Still adding and editing.