Much can be inferred about a man from his mistress: in her one beholds his weaknesses and his dreams. For Joseph Gabes, Naomi Treaks is his weakness. With them both having been together in a past relationship several years ago, the sexual and emotional tension is still as hot as it was when they were in high school. But with Joseph being happily married to the "love of his life", getting rid of that tension won't be the easiest task. Naomi, being a single with an abundance of sex appeal knows what his weaknesses are that would make him do anything she asked of him. Having this hold on him seems to be working in both of their favors..but what goes up must also come down. Will the role of Naomi being his mistress do more harm than good?

"Being a sex therapist ain't all it's cracked up to be. Business is business." - Dr. August.

After being broken up for two years, A'leah and August decide it's best to co-parent but under the same roof. Will these two rekindle their love along this eventful journey or remained separated? Copyright 2015 ©

When August's rise to fame tests his relationship with his girlfriend of three years.

Faith Mitchell was never confident. She was happy to blend into the background, much to the protest of her friends. At 16, her life was a normal teenage cliche. She was in love with Jace, the obnoxious player who she couldn't have, and her biggest worry was whether or not he would finally come to his senses and see that she really was the one for him. That is until she is kidnapped and recruited by a secret agency of assassins. She is torn away from her normal teenage life and thrown into a world of guns, knifes and criminals. The agency mold her into the perfect killing machine, and at 19 she is no longer the shy girl that was snatched away from her uncomplicated life, but a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to complete whatever mission she is on. Then, the agency has a new mission which involves Faith returning to her hometown, and facing her friends, family and the very boy who broke her heart just before it turned into stone. What will happen once Faith comes face to face with Jace? Will the obnoxious player be able to reach out and get the old Faith back without pressing any of her wrong buttons, considering that the shy girl he once knew now has a gun. (WATTY AWARDS 2011) (THE FICTION AWARDS 2017) ©makeandoffer

All characters and events in this story are completely fictional. If anything seems familiar it is completely coincidental. All situations in this story come completely from my imagination. ******* Loyalty lasts a lifetime, but what's the point of being loyal if you're being left behind. **** The money is treating him right, but he knows she'll treat him better...He needs to get back to her, but is she the strong girl he left behind? Have the bricks broken her down or built her up?

Essence Brown, 21 years old deep into the drug game along side her boyfriend of 3 years Damian "Money" Johnson. Her boyfriend is the leader of every corner and borough of the south. After his father was killed , at a young age he took over & held it down every since. Their relationship isn't the best, but when it comes down to it Essence is down for her man. When thats put to the test, and Damian is in court for a drug charge, who do you think testifies ? With her life on the line, and her right hand on the bible will she tell the truth and nothing but the truth , or will she lie through her teeth to hold him down ? Book 1 of 3. Cover by: _tolerated. COPYRIGHT © 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VANESSA WRIGHT

Essence Johnson is back out into the real world as bad as ever. With her baby boy Domani and her son's father and husband, Damian by her side, she's on top. After holding her man down by taking a 2 year bid, at the age of 23, she is able to relax and finally live the care free life, while her husband holds her down this time around. Damian has vowed to give her everything she's ever asked for without her having to lift a finger. The money is good in the club business, but what happens when it's shut down for a shooting investigation? Ain't no easy money, like drug money. Damian strays back into his old ways, but will Essence approve? She wanted the best for her family, and drug dealing was not apart of that equation. "I want you to hold me down, but if it means selling drugs, I don't want it" Essence has held Damian down for the last 2 years, but will he be able to do the same for her, while staying out of both prison and a graveyard? Book 2 of 3. Copyright2015 VANESSA WRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

22 year old King Williams runs things in the streets of Atlanta, Georgia. For five years he's built up his kingdom, fucking woman and selling dope. Even though being in the game has it's perks, with women sliding down poles and blunts blowing damn near every night, King vowed to never trust a woman with his heart because all they do is play with it then leave... Karma Roberts may just be 18 but she knows the streets like the back of her hand. Scheming, robbing, and dealing are only a few words at the top of her vocabulary. What will happen when these two hot heads meet? Step into the world of Karma & King to get the scoop of the A-Town. Copyright © 2013 All Rights Reserved Azari Patterson

With all his tattoos, gun toting, and thuggish ways, she can barely stand him. He loves to tease her, knows all too well how to please her, and has way too much of an influence on her life. There isn't a thing that Reese Baker wouldn't do for Dominic Nunes, but her limits are put to the test when Dominic makes a deadly, life-altering choice that's driven by his desire for money, control, and ultimate power on the streets. Will Reese and Dominic's relationship prevail? Will they survive the detrimental consequences of Dominic's decision?