D'Anthony Carlos has skated through life always being protected. When you're related to the biggest drug cartel in the DMV you gotta be protected. When all of your uncles are the most feared and respected you automatically garner the same attention. With his head held high he maneuvered through life not giving a damn. Not about the stares, whispers and rumors that surrounded his last name. People think they know him, but they have no idea. More detailed description in story...

25, California Holmes was doing a favor for his "favorite" cousin. By seeking out the 21, sister of her ex fiance, Keva Meadows, with a plan of "getting even" by breaking her heart. But instead he fell in love...

•••• "The love we have for each other is the greatest threat to those that see us as a threat. If those who are threatened by us want power, then they must destroy our ability to love each other," - Unknown _______

Bad boy, good girl, cliche happily ever after ending right? Well, not with Melissa and Jionni. One boy is free to do whatever he wants, while the other is sheltered and has her every move watched by her parents. At Baton Rouge High School, "hood boy" Jionni and his friends aren't too fond of the only girl in school who has money, referring to her as a "silver spoon child." But after Jionni has a change of heart, he and the rich girl decides to keep it a secret that they hang out on a regular. After hanging out for some time, the two starts to find interests in things that they never bothered with before. Once their friends and family start to wonder why they're changing and acting out of character, they start to do their own secret investigation to find out what's REALLY happening with the two. It all goes down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ;)

Third installment of the All Wounds Heal Series. Kharisma, Kaine, Amir, and Kai are grown now and extend you the invitation to explore young adulthood with them. Are you ready?

India learned early how to survive by paying attention. Growing up in a small, rough city taught her when to speak, when to soften, and when to protect herself. She carries those instincts into corporate spaces that were never designed with her in mind. Alex has never needed to adapt. Power comes naturally to him. Raised in legacy and expectation, he leads with quiet authority, keeping his emotions tightly controlled and his personal life even more so. When their worlds collide, attraction becomes something neither can name without consequence. Identity, power, and unspoken desire blur the lines they've spent years maintaining.

dive in, to see what it's like to be a pimp's wife.

Dallas Maison, a well known business owner and New York native. Finds himself smitten with a beautiful stranger from out of town, Beloved Taylor. ________

! BOOK ONE OF THE NAS TRILOGY ! In building 40-16 of Queensbridge North Housing, Nasir Jones steps up as the man of the house. Looking after his mother and brother, Jabari, he's hungry for a way out. His back is against the wall after the loss of his friend and the weight of his absent father falls heavy on his shoulders. That is until he meets someone that alters the course of his life and shows him that there's more to him that meets the rhymes. Heavy is the head that crowns the King of Queens. [This story is original work written by user MorganDuzIt and is loosely based on true events pertaining to Nas and those affiliated with him. This work contains sexual content, violence and strong language throughout.] COVER CREATED BY @niyastalgic

! BOOK TWO OF THE NAS TRILOGY ! What do you give a man who has everything? The Bridge. Nasir "Nas" Jones is now a household name with a reputable catalogue and an enigmatic aura around him. With fallen soldiers at his feet, friendships at stake and a publicized relationship for the world to see-the King of Queens realizes that you can't please everyone in the kingdom. Not even yourself. [This book is loosely based on actual events pertaining to the life of Nas and other artists mentioned. This is a FICTIONAL story that contains violence, sexual content and strong language throughout.] BOOK COVER CREATED BY @niyastalgic