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Holding On To Happy | βœ” by keahlovee
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Mia Perkins life is a wreck. Her friends aren't speaking to her, her dad and his new wife are having a baby and she's positive her mom hates her. Then there's Calvin Benton, her new neighbor who is a little too honest for her liking. But maybe honesty is just what she needs. *** This is an unedited first draft and my first book, so it's kind of terrible.
NIRVANA.  by astoldbylani
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nirΒ·vaΒ·na a state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place. where we see what happens when an emptiness that one thought could never be filled is overflowing. when two lost souls find each other. where a broken record plays a perfect harmony. when after years of searching, you find nirvana.
To New York  by makaziwemzana
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Amanda Gaffley is a beautiful Xhosa girl from South Africa .She is well known for her generous heart and beautiful dimple smile, quite an eye catcher.From the dusty streets of Khayelitsha, she goes to New York seeking for success. She always believed that she was destined for more than what she was given, with an ambitious mind she dared to strive for what she wanted. She thought settling down in New York would be all cookies and cream but eh ! Leonardo Reigns is a well known billionaire bachelor in New York. His family own hotels all around the world ! not to mention that he also owns dozens of Restaurants, his name held so much worth that men envy him and woman drop to their knees . Leonardo does not believe in love but what happens when he gets hot Coffee spilled on his Amarni blazer by a drool-worthy "black" girl? Read to find out.
𝑷𝑨𝑺𝑺𝑰𝑢𝑡 by fwnini
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"𝑡𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 π’‚π’‘π’π’π’π’ˆπ’Šπ’›π’† 𝒇𝒐𝒓 π’‰π’π’˜ π’Žπ’–π’„π’‰ 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 π’šπ’π’– 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 π’ˆπ’Šπ’—π’†. 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 π’”π’π’“π’“π’š 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒃𝒐𝒔𝒆 π’˜π’ƒπ’ π’…π’Šπ’…π’π’• π’˜π’‚π’π’• π’‚π’π’š 𝒐𝒇 π’Šπ’•." - 𝑻𝒖𝒑𝒂𝒄 π‘Ίπ’‰π’‚π’Œπ’–π’“ Urban artists both consumed in their goals and aspirations, but also old life styles. Could passion be enough to push them forward?
As Black As It Gets  by NJNJ14
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(COMPLETE) Temah Amoah, an aspiring journalist and article editor joins one of the biggest companies that New York has to offer. She keeps to herself unless she is around family or extremely close friends. Her life is simple and a lack of complications all the way round until she meets her new boss. Douglas Coleman. Stubborn, dominant and intolerant to bullshìt. He has worked his way to the top and apart from a couple of flings, he never gets distracted. There is no way that this 5'6, curvy and inquisitive dark skinned beauty is going to throw him off! Right?....
Gang life (Book 1) by NJNJ14
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Completed βœ… *BOOK 1 in the Gang Life series. * "You are mine! Do you understand?" He says. His soft lips are right up against my ear, his hands either side of my head and my back is up against the cold wall behind me. I roll my eyes at him, looking away. He slams his hand into the wall, making me jump and the white paint crack and chip. "Did you just roll your eyes at me?" He asks, voice dangerously low. "Don't do that... unless you want to see how I handle it" He groans, his dangerous dark brown eyes bore into mine. *** When young African-American girl Adeline Carter is faced with possibly one of the most interesting business deals of her life, how will she handle it? Will she rise above the challenge? Or will she crumble to his charms first?
Co-Workers With Benefits by TheeBlack_Queen
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He stops talking at the sight of me and looks me up and down, leaning against my door frame. "Damn ma you look sexy as hell." I look myself in the mirror, tracing my curves in the dress. "Thank you, Dion." "You still ain't tell me where you're going though." "I'm going on a date." I say picking up my bag and turning to him. His eyes turn dark and his expression changes immediately as he pushes himself of the frame. "You're going where?" "On a date." I repeat. "With who?" "With Devon." "Devon?!" His voice booms. "Okay, imma need you to lower ya tone." I tell him, scrunching my features at him. He gives a dry laugh and rubs his hands across his face. "Is this because I'm going over to Paige's place?" He walks closer to me. "Fine, then I won't go." ~ 25 year old Venice Carter gets into a strictly pleasure-only relationship with her colleague Dion Miller. Everything works out fine until something terrible happens to Venice's apartment, causing her to move in with him and feelings quickly start to get involved. Both doubt that the other reciprocates and the affection only continues to grow the more time they spend together. Will they admit their feelings for each other or will they continue to hide them and remain co-workers with benefits? Warning!⚠️: Contains explicit sex scenes and mature content. Read at your own discretion.
Kismet  by astoldbylani
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kis·met /ˈkizmit,ˈkizˌmet/ noun destiny; fate. how do you know when you've met your soulmate?
Violets Are Blue  by NJNJ14
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(EDITING BUT COMPLETE) Roses Are Red And Violet Is Blue. Doctor Violet Ankamah is a surgeon and a great one at that. Her life is perfect. Her job is perfect. Her poise, natural elegance and cold demeanor, makes everyone around her fawn. It's almost too good to be true... Until it isn't. After what feels like the worst fate comes crashing down on her, Violet must navigate her way again. It won't be a scenic route. She needs a guide.

A good one. And Mr Miller, thinks he's the man for the job...
Mahogany Doll by NJNJ14
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(COMPLETED) "What... do I make you nervous your honour?" He asks into my ear, his tone enough to make my stomach flutter. "I'm not a judge yet, you heathen" I giggle. He gets impossibly closer. "Yeah I know. But you will be. We both will. M'kay?" *** Aaliyah Oriento-Miller. A sharp witted, but introverted lawyer. Aged 28, she knows what she wants and nothing will stand in her way. In her head, feelings only get in the way and 'premature' commitment breeds lack of productivity. In contrast, fellow lawyer and best friend Elian Deogene, age 28, is loud, extroverted and animated. He has no problem showing his feelings. Commitment is a show of strength and unity. Often nicknamed the 'mahogany doll' for remaining expressionless, will Aaliyah learn how to crack the mask?