Five years changed everything. Kalliope "Kali" Lawson is thirty, thriving, and finally in control of her life. What once felt overwhelming-juggling single motherhood and building her career-became the very thing that shaped her into the woman she is today. With her village behind her, Kali didn't just survive... she elevated. Now she's respected, focused, and unshakable. Amani "Mani" Xavier Knight is twenty-three and living a life most people only dream about. Drafted into the NFL during his second semester at Redwood State University, he went from college athlete to full-blown brand overnight. Money, fame, women-he learned fast how to navigate it all. His past? Including the scandal that once tied him to Ms. Lawson? Long forgotten... or so he thought. Because one unexpected run-in changes everything. Five years later, Mani finds out Kali has been raising a child he knew nothing about. Now, his world is flipped upside down. Kali isn't the same woman he left behind-she's colder, guarded, and not interested in reopening old wounds. Mani isn't the same boy either-he's grown, successful, and not used to being shut out. But beneath the anger, the tension, and the pride... There's still something there. Now add: A girlfriend who refuses to let go. A coach who's a little too interested in Kali. And a past that refuses to stay buried. Two people. A secret that changes everything. And a love story neither of them ever truly let go of. Tune in to see what happens when the past catches up... and refuses to be ignored.

{ Book 2 of the Marino Series } Geovanni Marino & Eboni Darko. Two book lovers falling in love with one another. Reading books is an escape from reality to them. Imagining & fantasying about things they wish were real. The two meet at a library on a boring regular day, instantly becoming friends not knowing what's to come. An innocent & sweet friendship turned into a very sexual, intimate & sinful relationship. ___________________________________________ "I love you more than life itself Geo." Eboni. "I am yours." Geovanni. ••• • Book 2 of the Marino Series • { smut, abuse , depression & heart ache } Started: 04/15/23 Finished: ...

Her world is quiet, scheduled , organized , meticulously crafted so she feels at ease. How would things go when he puts her on the spotlight ...

Blind to his relentless gaze, Ciauna moves through her day, unaware of the noose tightening around her. It only took one glance-just one-for Obeye to decide she would be his. From that moment, he watched from the shadows, his patience unnervingly steady, biding his time and savoring the anticipation before he struck. By the time Ciauna feels the shift in the air, a chilling prickle at the back of her neck, it's far too late. He has her now, ensnared in his grip, forced to bend to his every dark whim-no escape, no turning back. But the worst part? A small, unyielding part of her doesn't want to resist him at all. ________________ As I reached the edge of his desk, his hands gripped my hips, the sudden contact making me gasp. His touch was firm, almost painful, as he spun me around to face the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the city. "Look out there," he said, his breath hot against my ear. "See all of that?" I nodded, my eyes blurring with unshed tears as I took in the twinkling lights of the cityscape. "That's your world," he whispered, his grip tightening. "And I control it. Now, bend over the desk." 📚 Now Available on Amazon This story is officially published. You can now read the full, edited version on Amazon Kindle. (Link in bio)

Everything that glitters ain't gold & everything that shines ain't silver. There's not always a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. But a rainbow will always appear after every shower of rain. It's not always noticeable because the beauty of it is way over our heads. But the fact that the rainbow is an illusion of beauty of mother nature. What is natural beauty? What is beauty inside and out? What does it mean when someone thinks your perfect when you're not? Is it the confusion you get when looking at the rainfall while the sun beats its way through just to see you? *PROCEED READING THIS STORY WITH CAUTION*

She's 25. He's 18. What could they possibly have in common? According to Ms. Lawson-absolutely nothing. But Mr. Amani Knight? He begs to differ. The moment he laid eyes on his new substitute teacher, he made up his mind: he had to have her. For the next three months, Ms. Lawson will be his sub-but not in the way she expects. Can Amani change her mind and break through her defenses before time runs out? Or will she stick to the rules and keep things strictly professional? Dive into this steamy, slow-burn romance and see who really ends up in control.

Excerpt from book: "Have you ever gotten head before?" he asked, if my skin was lighter I would've been as red as a tomato. "No." I whispered. "Don't worry kitten, just relax, I only want a taste," it only gets better from there. read more to find out ;) Previously "Her Broken Heart & His Redemption" #1 in Darkskin🤎 All rights reserved. Any part of this book should not be used in any form or by any means without the prior consent of the publisher. His Darkskin Beauty © 2021 UnquePry This book is a work of fiction. All the characters, names, places, events, etc. portrayed in this book is either the author's imagination or fake. Any resemblance of actual events, person, place, etc. is coincidental. I do NOT own any pictures or videos used in this book.

When Mariah becomes Chris Browns assistant, she doesn't expect to do anything but get her coins. What she gets is way more drama than she bargained for. Chris somehow believes since Mariah is dark skinned and chubby that she is ugly. But just because she isn't his usual type doesn't mean that she's not gorgeous and desirable to most men. Will he change his way of thinking and see her for the gorgeous woman she is or will he continue to stay I'm denial of her true beauty?

When a suburban Black girl meets a hard life Hispanic boy.

Imani Rae thought life in the projects was all she knew- until Khaos walked in. Tall, dangerous, and impossible magnetic, he offers her a world she never imagined- but with it comes blood, betrayal, and a love that could either save her or destroy her. In the streets, trust is rare, loyalty is tested, and love comes at a price. Can Imani survive the game and keep her heart intact?