Over 10k reads thank you! 1947 post Ww2 in Chicago Mafia boss is betrayed by a rat and his wife. Then one night falls for a young jazz singer and she falls for him hard. FYI: As a reader you'll have a hate love relationship with Tony.

Book three of the 1 Peter 4:8 series🦋♥️ This book is a sequel to Honeydew. Can be read alone, but it does have references explained in Honeydew. Read as you wish - Love, Loss, and Unmatched Redemption. Gunnar Hendrik is a widowed fifty-five-year-old with a tried and true heart of gold. When life threw unexpected sorrows and hardship, he suffered, but through the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord of Hosts, Gunnar was redeemed. Now, ten years later life has shown itself as enjoyable when walking with the Creator, and everything seems to be flowing well for Gunnar. Now that his long-time best friend Beau has found himself spontaneously engaged to Honeydew, the newest sweetheart of Perkinston, Gunnar finds that the buried desire for a woman to love and treasure has resurfaced. And with those desires, the love he needed is a woman called Selene Brassard. As Selene's resistance melts away, their relationship blossoms to Biblical love, the words of the townspeople come tried and true as false. For the work God did in his heart wasn't a sham. This is Gunnar's Redemption. - 1 Peter 4:8 Series "Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins." ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭CSB‬‬ These stories are scripture-filled, faith-based, and tell of Christians growing in their faith, or new Believers coming to know the unmatched power and love of Christ, in turn, they all live according to the Perfect Word of God. Book One: Loving Eleanor * Book Two: Honeydew Book Three: Gunnar's Redemption-sequel to Honeydew, but can be read alone Book Four: Glory *this story is a historical fiction set in 1949 that does not deviate from the harshness of the times. All of which include racism, prejudice, and vulgar language. Mentions of sexual assault. - Published: January 9, 2022 Completed: March 11, 2022

Set in 1900 - Haven; a place of safety or refuge - He gave her a place to hideaway and find comfort. She gave him the love he didn't think he needed. Under the bond of holy matrimony, they find haven in one another, and ultimately haven in Christ. - Book two of the Song of Solomon Collection, a Christian romance collection with love, pure intimacy, and Christ. A clean read for all to enjoy, minimal-no language, no sex, only love. This story is inspired by Song of Solomon 2:3-6, "Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, So is my beloved among the young men. In his shade I took great delight and sat down, And his fruit was sweet to my taste. He has brought me to his banquet hall, And his banner over me is love. Sustain me with raisin cakes, Refresh me with apples, Because I am lovesick. Let his left hand be under my head And his right hand embrace me." Published: October 24. 2022 Completed: February 3, 2023

[previously titled Charlene] "Even after we die... you can kiss me for all eternity." ● The summer of 1945, The Watson's and their daughters spend a majority of their time enjoying the heat and other fun things life had to offer. A week in, they hire an old friend and her daughter to work their house for summer pay. The oldest Watson's daughter finds love in a nearby farm boy but hidden behind closed doors, he finds love in someone he should not.

*COMPLETED!* Cover by @sandsmark Currently being EDITED. 1st Place Winner of The Chaos Awards 3: Romance 4/26/2018 "Can't you give me a break, Austin?" Angie snapped, as the graffiti covered trains roared by. "What do you see in me, anyway? I'm like any other black girl on the street!" "You really want to know what I see in you, Angela?" Austin spoke up. "I see a woman, a beautiful, smart, caring woman, with a fine sense of humor and with a good soul. That's what set you apart from all other women, not just black women that I have crossed paths with in my lifetime," he said. Tears threatened to form in Angie's eyes at his words. "I also see a woman who's been hurt so many times, that she's afraid to be close to the source," Austin continued. "Well, I'll have you know, Austin, that I am a grown woman, I'm not afraid of anything," Angie retorted with bravado. "Oh? So then why do you keep pushing me away?" Austin asked coldly. "Why can't you let me love you?" ****************************************************************************************** Set in New York City in the early 1980s, college graduate Angie Carver meets young, handsome plumbing trainee Austin Phillips on the bus. Sparks fly, and eventually they fall in love. Austin is head over heels in love with Angie. While Angie loves him too, it's hard for her to reciprocate that love, the reasons being that Austin is a little younger than she is, and most importantly, their skin color, as Austin is white and Angie is black, causing strong disapproval from her overbearing mother, a jealous ex lurking around, and an ignorant "best friend" who doesn't understand. Will Austin and Angie rise above or will their love crumble before it begins?

Deen and Paislee Vanilla and chocolate Day and night. Hot and cold Colored | White "You know we could never get married, you just flipped your lid. We would be a closet case." "Why couldn't we get our rings, babydoll?" His green eyes danced with confusion as he stroked my cheek softly. "Because you're white and well, I'm a negro. Everyone knows whites and blacks don't bash, that's just how it goes unless you like death. So marriage, that's-that's an odd ball, Deen." ° ° ° Nothing could go wrong in the busy town of Jackson, Mississippi, for everything was splendid. Absolutely splendid. Except for the occasional riots, or lynching of innocent colored girls, the heads hanged in the city square, or the burning cross' across the street from houses. The ear wrenching screams heard from dark alleys, the glares from men as you walked into "their" diner, going through the back doors at movie theaters, or standing on the bus after a day's long of work. This was all nothing to Paislee Miller, for she was your typical colored girl in the eye of the beholder. Living in Jackson all her life had brought her many things that she wouldn't trade in the world, even the constant racism and hate that flowed through the city's air. That is until she meets Deen Rivera. He was nothing far from perfect if you asked, and everything grand. As Deen and Paislee cross paths many times she starts realizing that her solid heart was starting to open up for this green-eyed, winsome country boy. As for Deen, well he fell in love the minute he casted an eye to her. After that, he couldn't stop seeing her, touching her, loving her. Even if that meant breaking a 'WHITES ONLY' sign, it would all be worth it. Hopefully. . . Catch 22 © 2018 RyChristina

The year is 1941 in central Boston, Massachusetts. Infamous American mobster Vincent Madden "Lion" has a run in with street dealing negroes. Things get messy when business, love, and lies intertwine. Especially when Madden sets his eyes on the little negro wife of one of the dealers.

(If you read 'Bunny' then you know that towards the end there is a movie plot. I came up with it just so the movie Willow would be in sounded realistic and good but I couldn't let it go so I wrote this book based off of it but with a few changes added after finding out there's apparently already a movie similar to the movie mentioned in 'Bunny'. This story contains true events and is now based on multiple real stories put into one.) "God owes me now and I want it paid back in full." In the south of Mississippi during the civil rights movement, two families seem tied together regardless of how many times they try to break apart. In the height of racial injustice and the fight back, the Moore and Ross families are plagued with hard choices, evil people and scary experiences. Read this book to be a part of both family stories as they learn it's okay to be selfish and live the life they deserve. (Warning: story contains violence, murder, attempted r***, slurs, and other harsh language. Reader discretion advised.)

For fans of Jane Austen, Bridgerton series, period dramas and regency high jinx's. * Move over 'Pride and Prejudice', there's a new insufferably dark and handsome man in town. Did I say, man? I meant woman. One particular woman. As high strung as she is exotic: Mia Antoinette Zarah Arden is the Earl's keeper. Unbeknownst to him, she vowed to guide him in sickness and in health. Sworn to protect him till death do them part. She promised to make a man of him yet. Too bad he wants the all-inclusive perks of an honest woman out of her - one unyielding to his charms and refusing to reveal her secrets. Racism, high society, and hate crimes are the minefield of their new marriage, can it survive as old ghosts resurface to teach the half-breed Countess her biggest lesson of all? The challenge has been issued, with their eyes alone. Game on. [Book I in the League of Keeper's Series] Instagram @distressed_brownie https://www.instagram.com/distressed_brownie/ Disclaimer: no credit taken for any pictures unless stated otherwise, full credibility lies with the owners and will be credited as and where possible (and yes as per my latest update that terrible front cover belongs solely to yours truly!).