In a strange way we were free. We had nothing more to lose. Our privacy, our liberty, our dignity: all of this was gone and we were stripped down to the bare bones of our selves.

This is the sequel to My Brother's Keeper. You will need to read the first book or you will be a little confused. It's been two years since August was arrested and Brianna found out she was pregnant. A lot has happened over these two years. A lot of things were hidden from August but once he comes home everything will be forced to come to the light. When we left August and Brianna weren't together due to August unbreakable bad habits and his unfaithfulness but where will love take them this time? Will they ever get it together? This is still there story.

Marcus has been taking care of his younger sister Brianna for as long as he can remember. Whenever she needed him he was there for her. But now it's up to Brianna to help her brother out in his time of need after a few bad decisions has put him on the hit list of the notorious August Alsina. August is a ruthless kingpin who is all about his money. Tired of being broke him and his big brother Mel take over the streets of Atlanta. Soon he is the man that all the women want and all the men envy. He made a name for himself in the streets and everyone knew not to cross him , except for Marcus Simmons. Guess he didn't get the memo. Soon August discovers what Marcus has done and is ready to collect his debt only to have his sister Brianna step in and work it off for him. Brianna Simmons was just your average girl until she took on her brother's debt. Now she is stuck in a world that she knows nothing about , living a life that you see only in the movies. This is there story.

The past seven years has been rough for Chris. His son died before even getting the chance to meet him, his girlfriend passed away from cancer, and now his career is going downhill after all of the drama he's been through. He and his daughter Naima (from his late girlfriend), are trying to move on, but it's hard because Naima really wants the love of her mother. Chris is in a hard situation, and is willing to do ANYTHING to fix the mess he's in.......Or is he?

After Chris was forced to leave Audri, they reunite years later and face many different struggles. But, in the end, someone doesn't make it.(This is the sequel to the first "Oh My Love" I wrote.)

After being physically abused by her boyfriend, Audriana (16) eventually finds love with another guy. That other guy happens to be SIX years older than her AND a famous singer, but she doesn't know about his fame and he doesn't know about her real age. What will happen when they find out the truth about each other? And, will it jeopardize their budding relationship???

Eliza and Chris are back, Of course with different paths and routes in life. Chris makes it big in the music life after losing hope in finding Eliza and making sure she was safe and no where near Jesse. Seven years has past since the Duo has be in touch. It's likewise for them to start thinking they weren't meant to be. Eliza hasn't spoken to any family since leaving seven year prior. She had it all planned out that the move would make thing better; give her a fresh slate but it was all filled with things she was running from. Anywhere she goes Some Pain Can't Fade. **Sequel to Smile The Pain Away; Please read before reading this** **Some Chapters might be Rated R and will be private must follow to read**