They never meant for it to last. What started as something easy, unspoken rules, blurred lines, no promises, slowly turned into something heavier. Something neither of them wanted to name. The intensity felt like connection. The chaos felt like passion. And for a long time, that was enough. Until it wasn't. After All This Time is a story about two people who mistake closeness for safety, control for intimacy, and desire for love, until the damage forces them to stop pretending. As old patterns resurface and consequences can no longer be ignored, they're faced with a choice: walk away unchanged, or stay and do the harder work of becoming healthy. This is not a soft love story. It's a real one. A story about unlearning, accountability, and the quiet bravery it takes to love without hurting each other.

Mia Torres is known for her bold lyrics and vibrant personality. At the age of 25, she is a chart-topping R&B artist who has worked hard to make a name for herself. When she ends up heartbroken after her heartthrob boyfriend cheats on her with one of the biggest pop stars, she worries that her career will plummet. Luckily with a couple good PR moves she has a plan to make her ex regret his decision. The issue with that plan is that it involves having to spend her time with the cocky and controversial rapper who is flipping the world on its head. Eminem writes lyrics that tow the line of what is acceptable. Just popping into the music scene, the 27 year old is looking for the opportunity to build his career further to help give his daughter a better life than he had. That's when he comes across Mia Torres. When he makes public statements about one of the biggest R&B princesses he happily ruffles some feathers. That is until he realizes that Mia Torres is not all sunshine. Mia and Marshall are polar opposites, yet they are working towards the same goal. Will they be able to work through their differences as well as the undeinable chemistry between them, or will both of their troubled pasts ruin the trust they have. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Hey everyone!!! This is my first story that I am serious about writing. With that being said, I will probably make some grammatical errors and I don't mind anyone correcting them in the comments. I want this story to be a safe space for people to appreciate the man that is Marshall Mathers. Feel free to comment as much as possible, I love feedback. Just please keep it kind...hope everyone enjoys :) Also the amazing, stunning, beautiful cover is by the one and only SlimShadysFeverDream

Lexi Anders, a thirty-eight year old Executive Assistant and mother of one, meets Marshall Mathers, a 50 year-old rapper and father of three. Lexi and Marshall share a lot in common, and thrive off of each other's presence. It's a perfect situation, the two were practically made for each other. The only problem is, Lexi's situation is a lot more complex than Marshall's is.

It's 1998 and Katherine Arden, an internationally known singer, grows close to new up and coming rap artist, Eminem. The story describes their relationship from 1998 to present day.

*GIANT DISCLAIMER* This story includes P Diddy as a side character and was written many years prior to the recent discoveries of sexual assaults, human trafficking, etc. I, the author, in no way support or condone P Diddy. The year is 1998 and Angel is a Brooklyn native who sees men as a way to get off and nothing more. She meets Marshall, who has recently been signed to Aftermath and is planning on using him in the exact same way.

The first series out of a trilogy... Young, selfless and very beautiful with the world at her feet Jodie Rose Mayer was preparing for the concert of a life time. Childhood best friend Karlie wouldn't predict the outcome of upgrading their concert tickets to VIP Meet & Greet for the American rap artist Eminem at the M.E.N arena on his Anger Management Tour. Growing up Jodie was caught up in her parents domestic violence and the loss of her birth father to cancer, freeing her mother from an abusive relationship whom then remarried to a very wealthy CEO of a renowned car dealership, as a newly formed family unit they finally began a happy, wealthy & pampered lifestyle however money brought a lot of unwanted attention throughout high school which lead to jealousy and bullying, one escape route Jodie used throughout being bullied at high school and to escape her recollections of her father was music from an underground MC Eminem. Jodie was a young avid fan from the release of Infinite before his big blow up thanks to her best friend Karlie who had family from Detroit that put them both onto him. Shortly after Karlie and Jodie turn 18 Eminem finally catches his big break and embarks on the Anger Management Tour in which both Jodie and Karlie seize the opportunity to see the man in flesh performing in Manchester. Little did Jodie know this faithful night was about to change her life forever... For everything a reason, right? This story also follows Eminem's timeline events so readers can learn as well as read

Book II of the series: Meeting Marshall Mathers.

Book IV of the series: Meeting Marshall Mathers.

Book III of the series: Meeting Marshall Mathers.

The final book of the series: Meeting Marshall Mathers.