Kaliya been that bitch since birth - bold, mouth slick, edges laid, and always ten toes down for herself and the ones she love. After dropping out of college to come back home and reset, she expected to find peace... not trouble in the form of her brother's best friend. Zayden been around since sandbox days. Tattoos, chains, and a deadly smile - he's the type to break hearts and make it feel like love. Malik, her overprotective brother and neighborhood plug, would kill Zay if he ever found out what they been sneaking around doing. But temptation ain't easy to ignore when Zay keeps looking at her like she's the only thing he ever wanted. But love in the hood? It come with blood, betrayal, and hella secrets. Zay got demons, Malik got enemies, and Kai? She might be carrying more than just heartbreak. Loyalty ain't just a word - it's a life or death decision.

"I got you something." He told her pulling away, while she watched him curiously until he pulled out a pandora bag. Her eyes widened at the necklace with an infinity symbol in crested with small little diamonds. "How you even afford this kari?" She questioned, unable to take her eyes off of it. "Shit, my savings." He rubbed the back of his head that possessed his starter loc twists. "That was so nice of you, you didn't have too." She smiled softly finally looking at him, "Can you put it on me?" He stood behind her and she moved her hair out of the way as he put it around her neck and clipped it back together. Her hand immediately went to it. "I'm never gone take it off." She promised him turning to face him. "I love you kari." "I love you too, hone. Til Infinity." --- When an unfortunate sequence of events suddenly separates two bestfriends, Dakari and Honesty, with no plausible reason, it's shakes up the world of the two inseparable individuals. With no goodbyes shared, Dakari was left feeling alone and heartbroken by the sudden disappearance of the only person outside of family that he cared for deeply. The outside world declared Dakari mad at the world, and he didn't think he could ever get over the missing void created by her absence. When honesty finds herself back where it all began, she discovers the hard way that Dakari no longer wants anything to do with her. The unexpected reunion rekindles unbearable memories of their deep connection and the painful separation that slowly but surely leads them back to each other. It's up to them to pick up the pieces of their broken friendship as they confront their past and face what's in store for their future, whether it's together or apart. They must decide if their love is strong enough to hurdle over the obstacles sent their way from every angle. Is true love worth fighting for no matter how long it takes? Published; Dec 24th, 2023 Finished; July 3rd, 2024

Valentina has her life together. She works, she hustles & she stays in her lane, Chicago taught her how to mind her business and protect her peace. He's the kind of man people recognize without introductions. Not because he's loud but because his name carries weight. They come from different sides of the city They weren't supposed to cross paths. But once they do, it's hard to pretend nothing changed. Loving him isn't simple. And in Chicago, nothing ever is. Sincerely, Valentina.

After a brutal breakup with her daughter's father, Keisha swears off men and messy emotions. So when her girls drag her to her first-ever professional basketball game, she expects nothing more than a night out, loud music, and overpriced popcorn. What she doesn't expect is Glock, the league's most electrifying rising star - fresh off a comeback after beating two murder charges that nearly destroyed his career. When their worlds collide court-side, there's an instant pull neither of them can deny. Glock is larger than life, disciplined on the court, reckless with his heart, and battling demons the cameras never catch. Keisha is guarded, focused on protecting her daughter, and terrified of falling for a man whose life is always in the spotlight. Just as their connection deepens, tragedy strikes - ripping open old wounds and dragging Glock into a dark spiral. A corrupt detective, obsessed with bringing him down, twists every death and every coincidence into a case against him, threatening to take his freedom, his career, and everything he's rebuilt. Caught between love and chaos, Keisha feels the pressure closing in. Glock's world is danger, grief, and constant attack. Her world is stability, motherhood, and safety. And for the first time, she doesn't know whether to stand beside the man who's captured her heart... or walk away for the sake of her child. From the Court is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, redemption, and the impossible choices we make when life refuses to play fair.

Spinoff Novel of FINDING AZURE. (Spoilers inside) Armani Lovell is what you call a 'hand full'. After moving to Philly from Jersey to live with her father 'Big Muh', in only a year is Armani having a hard time finding her place in the big city. While she's used to being spoiled and put on a pedal stool, things just aren't the same in Philly. Especially when it comes to her boyfriend Sage, a west Philly trapper whose a dog who can't be kept on his leash. However that doesn't deter Armani, as she spends her time fighting for the love she has for an unkept man. She's determined to win her man back, but someone is trying to win her over instead. K-Dot, also known as Kayan Deleon, is the best friend of Nico and Ron Graham, the well known brothers of Armani Lovell. Growing up, he always identified with her as a 'sister', only to quickly grow sexual feelings for her as the two become closer over time. With a relationship of his own and knowledge of Armani's on and off again boyfriend, he finds it almost difficult to profess his feelings for the yellow bombshell. And if he does, he's not sure if she would even feel the same way. Read the story of Armani & K-Dot, as their drama filled lives intertwine in the urban romance. Will Armani drop her thug and fall over heels for the man she once thought of as family? Or will K-Dot risk it all just to be rejected.

In these streets you either thought 2 steps ahead or got left behind in a body bag. Love was filled with nothing but false hopes and dreams. I could never have that. I could never let myself experience that. It's a rough world we live in, filled with hunger and survival. I am willing to survive, no matter the cost, no matter the outcome. Next in line to run the streets, Chance.. A cold lethal killer who made the world bleed, who didn't believe in love.. That's until he met her. But The Streets claimed him first.

A talented boy from the roughest part of town earns a scholarship to a prestigious, predominantly white high school, where he's thrust into a world of privilege, pressure, and cultural clashes. Paired with the no-nonsense "boogie" black girl for a school project, he's initially put off by her sharp wit and unapologetic confidence. But as they work together, he discovers there's more to her than meets the eye-her passion for life, fierce independence, and determination to break free from expectations even when her adoptive parents are morbidly controlling and mentally abusive. Over time, their unlikely bond blossoms into an undeniable romance, and with her by his side, he finds the strength to confront the challenges of balancing two worlds, all while striving to fulfill his basketball dreams. But it's not just his game that gets a makeover-his perspective on life, love, and self-worth is completely transformed.

Sa'Lani Monee Jeffries has always been the thick girl who gets overlooked or played. At 27, she's done with love, focused on stacking her money as a nail tech and minding her business. But when a fine, chocolate, six-foot-three gangsta with a low voice and dangerous reputation starts showing up at her job, all of that changes. Kaizer "Kai" Rashaad Wynn isn't the type of man she ever wanted. He's quiet, mean to everybody but her, and runs the streets with a heavy hand. Yet when he looks at her like she's the only woman in the world, Sa'Lani finds herself letting her guard down piece by piece. What starts as playful flirting turns into late-night phone calls, expensive gifts, and nights that leave her body aching for more. But falling for a man like Kai means stepping into a world of hood politics, jealous exes, and enemies who will use anything-including her-to get to him. When street drama hits too close to home, Sa'Lani is forced to decide if she can love a man who lives by a code that could get him killed... or if loving him will be the very thing that breaks her heart. Because Kai doesn't just want her body-he wants all of her. And when a real gangsta falls in love with a thick girl, he ain't letting go, no matter who has to get out of the way.

Been Holding The #5 spot down In Shooting for Like a Month an A Half ❤️🤣 #2/ shooting / 314 #1/#2 contemporary lit / 1123 Love ain't always enough to save you. Sometimes, it's the very thing that breaks you. Trenton has spent his whole life surviving-dodging bullets, burying pain, and protecting the people he loves from a world that never protected him. With a criminal record, a temper too hot to tame, and three siblings depending on him, he's got no room for softness. No room for mistakes. Then Angel shows up. Quiet, country-raised, and guarded, Angel is running from her own demons-a controlling home, a past of silence, and a future she desperately wants to claim as her own. She never meant to fall for a street boy with a bad reputation and a guarded heart. But Trenton is more than his past, and she sees the man hiding beneath the violence, the pain, and the anger. Together, they find a rare kind of peace. But peace doesn't last in a world built on loyalty, betrayal, and blood. When secrets unravel and the streets come knocking, Angel is forced to choose between the love that set her free-and the self she finally found without it. Raw, emotional, and unflinchingly real, this urban love story cuts deep into the truths we bury and the hearts we break trying to heal. ● Instagram accts For inspo ~ this isn't A fan fic of any person. So please imagine the people as you want. Swavy.lee Lovechrys Chouxziza Vietsgirlnextdoor Luc_flexem

Butterfly gets her heartbroken but finds romance again, with Isaiah who lives on the wrong side of the tracks. --- Twenty-three years old, Butterfly Jones has everything going for herself. She has a good job and a loving fiance. She couldn't ask for anything more. She has the perfect life in her opinion. When she gets betrayed in the worst way, she feels lost and confused. Will she be able to pick up the pieces? She just might, when the handsome Isaiah Williams comes into her life. Twenty-five years old, Isaiah Williams hasn't always had a perfect life. Having to raise his younger sister, when he was in school and having to drop out to take care of her only made matters worse. He's had to struggle while living paycheck to paycheck. Isaiah's determined to get his life on track, and he may just get the needed push when Butterfly invades his life. When Butterfly and Isaiah meet, sparks fly almost instantly. After Butterfly's recent incident, she's become wary of men altogether. When Isaiah comes and turns her world around, she's not so sure she can keep her walls built up like she's planned. When outside forces come between the two of them, they will have to prove that their love is stronger than ever. --- This story has adult content in it. It deals with adult themes. There are sex scenes and cursing. I would advise it to be read by 18+ readers.