♡𝐆𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲 𝐱 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞♡ (𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬) Serenity Siren Sinner is a 22 year old kind-hearted, soft, and beautiful girl with a sassy side who believes life is a gift from God and is worthy to be prayed for. She is a lover of peace and believes that a person can change. A person can be the best version of themselves only if they believe it. Sorian Sivan Saint-Pierre is a 24 year old who grew up with so much pain along with his brother. He carries a dark aura around him and is antisocial. He always has the same serious and stoic facial expression. His family may be called the Saints, but only if you knew how their secrets make them far from what people make them out to be. Where there are Saints, there are Sinners, like two lovers that can't live without with each other. This is a story about two very different people coming together and making something beautiful out of it. ☀︎𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.

"So you didn't give me one. Don't you want to befriend me?" Oliver teased, with absolutely no expression on his face. If it weren't for his tone, I never would have guessed. "But you're my husband... my fake husband." My face scrunches in confusion, and he very slowly takes a step closer to me, and I immediately take one back I'm backed up and pinned between the wall and his very huge body. His left hand lands right above me on the wall, and his right one slowly snakes around my waist, and I shiver as a result. My eyes flutter closed, my breathing thickens as he bends until he's right in front of me. My heartbeat is going a thousand miles an hour as I feel his lips brush against my right earlobe. "Listen, and listen carefully, sweetheart," he whispers, his deep voice seeping trouble, and that nickname-I swear to God. "I am your fake nothing," he says, stressing the 'nothing,' his hot air fanning my neck. "Our marriage might've been a contract, but under no circumstances is what we have fake. You are my wife and will be until you have my fucking signature on the divorce papers. Got it?" With a shaky breath, I look up at him as I feel him pull his face away. __________ She was raised to follow the rules. He was born to break them. Sienna Martinez is the golden girl. Soft-spoken, smart, and graceful. She runs her family's business, keeps her reputation spotless, and avoids trouble until trouble walks in wearing a tailored suit and a devil's smirk. Oliver Salvatore is royalty, the next CEO of The Salvatore Group. Ruthless when needed, dangerously charming when he wants. Marriage was never in his plans until his brother and her sister ran away. But one year, one marriage, and one rule-don't fall in love-prove easier said than done. Especially when the girl he's been searching for fourteen years is the one standing right in front of him, and somewhere between the lies and the longing, they've already crossed the line.

Bryce had been a good kid. A better than good kid actually, with his sense of justice and high morals. He wanted to be a police officer and do good things for his community and the world. But then he was kidnapped because of one of his many good deeds, and worse yet, he had dragged his girlfriend, Krissy, into the dangerous mess he had made for himself. Their kidnapper was a woman, a mother, who blamed him for her son's imprisonment and later death. The woman's goal was to torture him, break him, and turn a good kid bad. It wouldn't have worked if not for Krissy - the good kid's one weakness. The one thing he would do anything for, including becoming a Monster.

My first book, many errors which will be edited, read at your own risk. ♡♡♡♡ "Jake please-" "Vivian!" He shouts. "I'm f*vking done having this conversation!" I had never seen him like this. "You know what? I never asked for you to barge into my life you a**hole!" I'm shouting now. "Get the f-ck out of my house." He's hesitant. "Viv." His voice is low. "I--" "Just get out, please!" I utter. "Just leave." I run up the stairs away from him. From the guy I was in love with. I heard glass crackle in the distant and then the door slam. ------------------- Vivian Knight is bored. She's been looking for that right guy for a while. But when Vivian starts to have feelings for someone.Someone else comes and ruins everything. Friendships are broken. Jakob Matthews didn't know he would fall for the brown beauty he encountered on a plane. He didn't know that he would fall for anyone or that his world would turned upside down, either. Relationships are tested. But out of all things,she knows one; that eventually something's gotta give.

Zariah Blackwood spent years escaping the family empire, building a prestigious legal career in Washington, D.C., far from her father's criminal world. But when Malcolm Blackwood summons her home, she has no choice but to return to Atlanta-a city she swore she'd never be trapped in again. She isn't the same girl who left. She's sharper, smarter, and refuses to be a pawn. But her father has other plans. The Blackwood empire is under threat, and Zariah is the only one who can protect their interests. There's just one problem-Cassian Wolfe. A ruthless cartel lawyer with a reputation as lethal as his name, Cassian is assigned to work with Zariah to secure an alliance that could tip the balance of power in Atlanta. He's cold, calculating, and impossible to read. He's also the only man who's ever truly challenged her. The longer they work together, the more dangerous the game becomes. Zariah knows Cassian is hiding something. He knows exactly who she is-but how much does he know about her past? And when an old flame reappears, backed by her father's influence, Zariah finds herself trapped between duty, deception, and a man who threatens to unravel everything she's built. Her father expects her to fall in line. The cartel expects her to bend. But Zariah Blackwood bows to no one.

A successful black woman, Chantelle Bernard has it all. She's 27-years old, works for Cosmopolitan Magazine, and makes enough money to do the things she wants. When she meets white police officer Lucas Stevenson, it seems as though life cannot get any better and the two slowly become a sexy, inseparable couple. Having a police officer as a boyfriend however, proves to be more challenging than expected. Will Chantelle be able to handle the challenges dating a cop presents or will she continue living on as a strong-willed, independent woman?

Jazmin Winter is an easygoing, chill type woman. She's very smart and determined in everything she's doing. She will not hesitate to put the right person in their place if you cross her. At home, she has a loving mother and older brother. A bright, prosperous future is definitely in store for her. Stephen Amante is a cold-hearted, ruthless brute. He is always suspicious and trusts no one. His terrible upbringing has made him become the most feared mafia don. On a throne is where he sits and remains 10 steps ahead of everyone. At all times. Somehow, these two people meet. It is a small world after all.

"Shades of Us" is a captivating tale set against the backdrop of St. Clair University, where Destiny, a confident and driven black woman, finds her world colliding with that of Ryan, a charming and introspective white man. As their paths intertwine in the bustling corridors of campus life, they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and identity. Their initial encounter, marked by a chance collision, sparks a connection that defies societal norms. Despite their differences, Destiny and Ryan forge a deep bond through shared interests and mutual respect. Together, they traverse the highs and lows of college life, finding solace in each other's presence amidst the chaos. However, their journey is not without its challenges. Confronting prejudices and stereotypes, both internal and external, they must navigate the rocky terrain of interracial relationships. Faced with scrutiny from peers and resistance from their families, Destiny and Ryan must summon the courage to stay true to themselves and their love. As their relationship blossoms, so too does their understanding of the world around them. Through heartfelt conversations and moments of self-reflection, they confront their own biases and learn to embrace the beauty of diversity. Together, they stand as a beacon of hope, challenging the status quo and inspiring those around them to embrace love in all its forms. "Shades of Us" is a story of resilience, acceptance, and the transformative power of love. Through its poignant narrative and relatable characters, it explores themes of identity, belonging, and the universal quest for connection. As Destiny and Ryan navigate the complexities of college life, they discover that true love knows no bounds-it transcends race, culture, and prejudice, shining brightly in the myriad shades of humanity.

Paris teaches toddlers, she was orphaned at a young age and that has made her guarded and stole all the hope she has of having a happily ever after. Israel may seem like an ignorant playboy to the world but all he has ever longed for is someone who understood him. He feels unnoticed by the world and seeks its attention by being the bachelor they painted him out to be. When in Sandton, a young woman throws herself at him and they are both too drunk to think too much about it. It was supposed to be a one-night stand until Israel needed a wife to close a business deal. Paris may have slept with a stranger but marrying one is not something she will do. Israel needs this deal and the only way Paris is agreeing is if he can make her fall in love but will life hand her a cake and let her eat it too? ********************** "Israel, I am scared again." He holds me tighter. "I will never let anything happen to you, I would give my life for you." "Don't do that, life would not be the same without you." "Stop ruining my confessions of love. I love you Mimma and I will protect you as best as I can." "I love you." He looks at me, his face lights up, he places a kiss on my lips, soft and loving. **************************** Starting date: 28 Feb 2021 End Date: 08 May 2022 Word Count: [100 000 - 105 000] ***** Rankings: 1 - Black 2 - Blackwoman 3 - Swirl 3 - Blackfiction 5 - interracial 8 - Romance 11- Billionaire 16-diversity

Moving to New York after graduation, she vowed never to settle for less, determined to surpass the life her mother had accepted. By her mid-20s, she had secured an executive role at a prestigious Manhattan real estate firm, confident she had everything she'd ever wanted. But one phone call shattered it all. Her sister's shaky voice brought devastating news: her young nephew had cancer, and she was needed at home. Returning meant confronting painful memories she'd spent years burying, yet family demanded her presence. Back in her hometown, she was forced to grapple with harsh realities about love, loss, and forgiveness. Just as she began to find clarity, Lucas stepped into her life, a guarded man with strong, capable hands and a past he couldn't escape. What started as a carefree summer fling quickly deepened, while entangling her in an explosive family drama involving her sister's controlling fiancé. The stakes continued to rise even higher when she realized her company intended to take Lucas's land, placing her heart and her career directly at odds. Loving Lucas meant risking more than just her heart- it meant potentially sacrificing the future she'd fought so tirelessly to build. Could she give up everything she'd achieved for love, or would choosing love for the first time in years become the greatest risk of her life?