People have spent years turning Zakai into some kind of monster. Scarred by a tragic apartment fire that took place when he was only eleven years old, Zakai has lived most of his life hiding from the world. With rumors surrounding his name and judgment following him everywhere he goes, isolation became safer than being seen. Meanwhile, Kinsley never expected a simple errand job to lead her to him. What starts as grocery store runs and brief interactions slowly becomes something neither of them saw coming. Because beneath Zakai's cold and distant exterior is a man struggling with years of guilt, grief, and loneliness. And the closer Kinsley gets, the harder it becomes to walk away. Some scars never fade, people just teach you how to live with them.

"In seven days, God 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 the world. In seven seconds, I 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 mine." A short story.

"And i ain't never really thought bout tying no knots. But for you, Im Willing."

​Ace is the undisputed king of Atlanta's Southside-iced-out, dangerous, and moving millions without a trace. He lives by a simple code: stack the paper, protect his empire, and never tie himself down. He's spent his whole life dodging cages and avoiding death, completely desensitized to the violence of the game. But all the money in the city can't shield him from the moment he locks eyes with Imani Carter. ​Imani is pure street royalty, a fiercely independent hustler running the city's top salon. She's gorgeous and completely off-limits. Her oldest brother, Imran, has been a ruthless kingpin since stepping into their late father's oversized shoes at eighteen, and his number-one rule is keeping his sister entirely insulated from the smoke. ​But when Ace wants something, he gets it. ​What starts as a dangerous, high-stakes romance quickly turns into an all-out obsession. When the secrets blow up, it triggers a chain reaction that shatters the city's heaviest family alliances and brings a vengeful, bloody ghost from the past straight to their doorstep. ​With a rival cartel circling the family and the block wired to explode, Ace has to drop the slick talk, lock and load his guns, and prove how far he's willing to go for the only woman to ever get under his skin. From the savage Bankhead trenches to the pure, dripping luxury of a ballroom, A Thug's Obsession is a high-octane street romance proving that once a real nigga sets his sights on a queen, the streets themselves can't stop the hunt.

At just nineteen years old, Bali Banks had everything most people dreamed of. A successful ultrasound technician. A beauty influencer with millions of followers. The owner of her own makeup company. Money, beauty, and a future carefully planned out by her strict parents. The one thing she didn't have? Freedom. Raised in a household where boys were forbidden and perfection was expected, Bali spent her entire life following the rules. Until one routine appointment changed everything.

At twenty-three, Genesis Duvétt is building a name for herself one booking at a time-managing her little brother's rising music career while trying to keep her own heart out of the industry's mess. But Chicago wasn't part of the plan... and neither was Saint Bennett. Feared by many, loved by few, Saint is a rising rapper with money, power, and a past that taught him one thing-either you hunt, or you get killed. What starts as strictly business quickly turns into stolen glances, late-night sessions, jealous lovers, and feelings neither of them can afford. Because in Saint's world, once he wants something; ... he won't stop until it's his. "I'ma make you mine... just watch." "Stop saying that, Saint."

**Please keep in mind there are four parts to this book** But they are all located in this book for easy access. Enjoy 😘 BOOK ONE Janae is a princess in her household. She is adored by everyone as the daughter of a rich CEO and the sister of a well known drug dealer. Jayden is new to town and he also gets his money illegally. What happens when they cross paths. Love and loyalty play major parts and relationships and friendships are tested. Will their love survive? BOOK TWO Jalynn Kiani Westbrook. Daughter of the power couple. Family is everything to her. As she matures and grows she learns more about love, loyalty, and trust. Just entering high school she is immediately hit with the drama and lies. Her life at home also takes twists and turns. Can she handle it? Will it be the cause of her downfall? BOOK THREE They're back guys. Two years ago, everyone's life changed. Breakups, deaths, and even newfound love. Were these changes for better or for worse? We gon find out. Started June 2019

In the chaotic streets of Chicago, where trust is rare and loyalty is everything, lives intertwine in ways that blur the lines between love, friendship, and betrayal. Melie, a fiercely independent young woman, finds herself at the center of a storm she never saw coming. But what happens when King Von, a man who live in the shadows of the streets, can't stay away from her? It all starts with tension Melie and Von clash from the moment they meet. From explosive confrontations to secret studio sessions and wild nights at the club, tensions rise, and alliances are tested... In a world where love is dangerous and trust is a luxury, will these characters find a way to make it or will the streets claim them all?

"I know ma. Stop fronting. Tell me you miss me." He kissed her in between his words, in love with the way her brown eyes dazed. "I miss you. And your mouth tastes like pickles." She spoke softly, a smile taking over her face once he laughed. "You wanna taste it again?" He stuck his tongue out at her, and she closed her eyes after sucking it into her mouth. She cradled the side of his face, rubbing over his prominent jawline as the kiss deepened. Dayvon's hands went underneath her tank top, breaking the kiss for a moment to get it off. The way he rubbed on her body made her moan again, missing the feeling of his hands on her skin. He hadn't touched her intimately in so long. She'd missed him.