When street-smart mogul Zachary Taylor walks into the high-powered Atlanta law firm of Barnes & Associates, he expects a routine contract review-not a head-on collision with Fatima Wilson. Sharp, fiercely guarded, and completely unimpressed by his charm, Fatima is the backbone of the firm and the ultimate challenge to a man used to getting whatever he wants. Their professional boundaries instantly detonate into an intense, irresistible attraction. But as their connection deepens, the world outside threatens to burn them down

yearn /yərn/ verb have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

In a city that never slows down, love doesn't come easy-it comes with a price. Crystal thought moving to New York would be her fresh start. With nothing but her father's inheritance, raw talent, and a dream of becoming a designer, she's determined to build a life that's hers. No distractions. No detours. Just success. But New York has a way of rewriting plans. Devale is the life of every party-the man everyone knows, the one everyone watches. In Brooklyn, they call him *The Party King*. Nights blur into mornings, women come and go, and commitment? That's never been his style. He's built his name off the nightlife... and he has no intention of slowing down. Until Crystal. She's different-focused, unbothered, and completely unimpressed by his reputation. What starts as curiosity quickly turns into something neither of them expected. But when two worlds collide-one chasing dreams, the other running from reality-something is bound to break. Because Crystal isn't built for his chaos... and Devale isn't ready for her kind of love. In a city full of lights, temptation, and secrets, they'll have to decide- is this just another moment... or something worth risking everything for?

The words made her heart race. For the first time in a long time, Fatima wasn't worried about what could go wrong. She was excited about what could go right. "Zac?" "Yeah?" "I think our best chapter is just beginning." He smiled and wrapped an arm around her. "Then let's write it together." As the city lights sparkled below, neither of them knew that a surprise was about to change their lives forever.

*Sequel to Becoming Us: Family Two years into marriage, Zac and Fatima Taylor are building the life they always wanted-a loving home, a beautiful daughter, and successful careers. But as adulthood brings new challenges, old questions, outside temptations, and family pressures, they discover that love alone isn't enough. Together, they must choose trust, forgiveness, and each other every day to protect the family they've worked so hard to build. Becoming Us: Family is a heartfelt story about marriage, resilience, and the power of never giving up on the ones you love.

Zac and Fatima Taylor have loved each other since high school. When they become teenage parents to twins, they're forced to grow up fast after both families turn their backs on them. Determined to provide, Zac enters the drug trade, giving Fatima the chance to chase her dream of becoming an attorney while building a better life for their growing family. Just as they leave the streets behind, Zac's past catches up with him. A federal RICO case sends him to prison, leaving Fatima to raise their children, run the family business, and welcome their youngest daughter alone. After five years, Zac returns home to rebuild the life he nearly lost. Together, they must overcome the consequences of the past and discover that their greatest success was never the money-it was the family and love they refused to let go.

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After a heartbreaking breakup caused by a misunderstanding, Crystal and Devale are kept connected by Kaylin, the little girl they both love. As Devale realizes the pain he caused, he works to earn Crystal's trust through his actions instead of words. Together, they discover that forgiveness, healing, and true love can lead to a second chance.