they were never good for each other, but now they have to fake it. when R&B superstar cassie is forced into a PR relationship with her ex, the past won't stay buried.

marilyn daniels, an exotic dancer at the wildflower cabaret, has built walls around her heart after escaping an abusive relationship. but when basketball player jordan poole walks into the club, he's determined to show her she's worthy of love and trust. as their connection grows, marilyn must confront her painful past and decide if she's ready to let him in. my attempt at a slow burn trope.

teyanna benson lands an assistant position with her boss, NBA executive jordan poole. despite their mutual disdain, sparks fly one night, leading to a secret romance. the catch? jordan is engaged to someone else. as they grow closer, they must navigate the consequences of their relationship.

Chai [shy] Bennett never thought love would lead her astray after risking it all for her high school sweetheart. He promised her a life of luxury and ease, but the cost was more than Chai could bargain for. She becomes a slave to the man she once knew and her opulent living quickly turns into a life of hell. Saint Campbell is another prisoner to his decisions as he tries to break the shackles of his past and find himself outside of the stigma. Being a former convict is a harsh start to his new beginning and his inner circle doesn't make it any better. Having to choose between his family, friends and future leads him down a dark, uncertain path. These two worlds collide in a brutal fight to freedom where life doesn't play fair. The battle tests their limits to the very end and creates a whirlwind of chaos. Will they make it out alive or will it just be another day in Chicago? (Completed in 2022 | Unedited) DISCLAIMER: This book contains details of physical and sexual abuse, with controversial topics. Reader discretion is advised. Please have respect for the subject matter and read with an open mind. Thank you.

College sweethearts Raegan and Jiles ended on rocky terms but when Jiles is traded to the Boston Celtics, the same city Raegan has just moved to to escape her old life, will they meet again and rekindle what they once had or will they let go of each other forever?