When Lauren's mother died, her abusive father looks to her to play the role of house wife and bedmate. Lauren finds a way to escape it all when she meets local barbershop owner and Kingpin Rio.

Part 1 (Lost In Love) Lost In Love is a story of four teenage girls all battling with love. When they spark new love interests will they become lost? Read through the lives of these girls and find out why they are lost in love.

"Who's been holding your hand through all your shit? Me! Who's been taking bullets in the chest for you? Me! Who's been here for you for 10 years? Me, " yelled Shanie with tears streaking down her cheeks. #1 Shanie is a young business woman with a degree, and behind her is her boyfriend of nine plus years. She was a good girlfriend but with her career things were quickly changing with the couple. They had knew each other all of their life, but as they go through different routes in life Devin continues to take advantage. Devin knew he had the finest girl around his arm and took it too his great advantage. He was stuck on stupid while Shanie was stuck on him, but what he didn't realize was things could change and the old Shanie would in due time change. Devin Knight was and is the man in the streets. He was the complete opposite of a degree and relied heavily on the streets but as things start to get old and change between him and his girlfriend, things quickly become a thing of the past. And things must change yet Devin is stubborn and Shanie is the same. The question is will they stand the test? Gold is a beautiful mother with a two year old child that she shared with her boyfriend Tunchi Smith. Being in their early twenties, and coming from the same backgrounds, they often depended on one another. Gold often feeling like Tunchi swept her off her feet. And Tunchi feeling like Gold would always be by his side. She loved him and he loved her. But will one mistake, ruin their relationship. Will being too young stand in the mist of their relationship? Or will they stand the test?

With all his tattoos, gun toting, and thuggish ways, she can barely stand him. He loves to tease her, knows all too well how to please her, and has way too much of an influence on her life. There isn't a thing that Reese Baker wouldn't do for Dominic Nunes, but her limits are put to the test when Dominic makes a deadly, life-altering choice that's driven by his desire for money, control, and ultimate power on the streets. Will Reese and Dominic's relationship prevail? Will they survive the detrimental consequences of Dominic's decision?

All Dyamon's Life She Had To Struggle . Her Father Left Her Family . Her Mother Is A Abusive Drug Addict & She Hates Her Big Sister & Her Boyfriend . So All She Has Is Her Little Brother Daniel . & Thats All She Needed To Make It In This World . Dyamon Wasn't Looking For Love She Was Looking For Hope Until She Met Devin . . All My Work Is Copyright © 2013 All Rights Reserved

Jaeson Davis and his girlfriend, Jayda Johnson have been dating each other for some time now. Jayda finds out he's been sleeping with her best friend and tries to cut him off from her love but she find out it isn't that easy. She gets advice from her boy friend Peyton, who she start to fall for. She's back and forth with Jaeson and Peyton until Peyton decides to put a stop to it and dates his new girl Daria. Peyton has never been the type to always be in trouble but he can't seem to stay out of it and everyone is blaming Daria for it. Lies, deceit, trouble, love has made it's way through them all. Jaeson being the person he is, it doesn't affect him in a bad way because his motive is to sell drugs, get money, fuck girls, and make it to the top with or without his girlfriend by his side, Money over everything and Money over bitches. What will happen in the end? Some of their lives may change forever...

Tamel Richards, street alias MeloDrama, runs his block like an emperor. He doesn't believe in anything but his way. Charmaine Davids was a good school girl that wanted to get out of the hood and better herself. When her father owes a debt to the notorious dealer Drama, she founds out she has become his collateral and now her world is about to go from sweet to hell. This is what happens when the Hood Don't Love You Copyright ©2014 by Ashon Thadon Books. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO CONTENT IN THIS BOOK MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM AUTHOR Coverpage: Colormemimi

Essence Brown, 21 years old deep into the drug game along side her boyfriend of 3 years Damian "Money" Johnson. Her boyfriend is the leader of every corner and borough of the south. After his father was killed , at a young age he took over & held it down every since. Their relationship isn't the best, but when it comes down to it Essence is down for her man. When thats put to the test, and Damian is in court for a drug charge, who do you think testifies ? With her life on the line, and her right hand on the bible will she tell the truth and nothing but the truth , or will she lie through her teeth to hold him down ? Book 1 of 3. Cover by: _tolerated. COPYRIGHT © 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VANESSA WRIGHT

It's a bit crazy how your life can change within just seconds. Kody Kingford is abducted from the home of her boyfriend with no idea why or where she was being taken. She is then forced to take on an entirely different lifestyle. Will she find a way out? Or will she just cooperate and find herself adjusting to such insane changes?

Murder, drugs and violence are the norm for 22-year-old Dee Thompson. In her small neighborhood in Detroit, she makes her money stripping and dealing drugs, but she wants more for her 2-year-old son, before he too, gets trapped in her world. From a young age, Dee learnt to keep her feelings under wrap, but her anger is something she can't control. Jason Taylor is an international star. He may be a household name but inside, he's a down-to-earth southern man. Honest and charming, with a smile that can melt the nation, he's dated plenty of women in the industry, but they just don't excite him anymore. When the pair meet in Detroit, neither of them expect to see each other after their one night encounter. Dee's world is a far cry from Jason's luxury lifestyle, and she's not willing to let him break down the walls she's spent years building up, but Jason has always loved a challenge. ** Now available on Amazon Kindle. Book #2 and #3 are available on Wattpad**