When we were alone, you'd sing to me. You'd hold me close, and you'd cling to me. Nobody knows what we've done, cause we've messed around calling it "fun". Somewhere in between, I fell for you. We were only teens, but you were falling too. In the end I was the game while you were the player. But what did I expect when Alsina was my NEIGHBOR. -May

"I hide from the light only to be hidden by the darkness." It's been a year and 8 months since August and Malenda saw one another. The last time they spoke, things that didn't need to be said were said which brought on the end of their relationship. Now an upcoming artist, August has made a name for himself while touching the lives of other people with his story. He's been doing great; moving to Atlanta was the best decision he's ever made. But was leaving a broken hearted Malenda behind worth it? Malenda has been keeping a low profile: doing anything to not be seen by August or anyone who knows him. The only people she deals with are Mama Alsina and Chandra but only if they will keep her secret from August.

We have a love hate relationship We love to hate and hate to love Physically we're miles apart But mentally you're in my heart The hardest part of moving on, is letting go of what I'm used to And moving forward with something with something that I'm not It's too late to apologize for the same mistake That you keep making over and over again. I can't go a day without talking to you And a month without seeing you There's not a second that goes by that I'm not thinking of you When I saw you, I was afraid to meet you When I met you, I was afraid to kiss you When I kissed you, I was afraid of loving you Now that I love you, I'm afraid of losing you We have a love hate relationship

I'm NOT being racist at all. there are just some guide books out there that don't have the right formula for black females! so, i started this book, just for you.

"Where their love may not be enough. " August and Phoebe, still struggling to overcome the constant hurdles in their life and love enriched relationship. August, has fallen for Phoebe, in less than a year and they're about to bring new life into the world. But sometimes, picture perfect isn't for everyone. Phoebe's ex and first lover coming up dead and the mystery of her stalker Malcolm still to be solved, how does Phoebe make it out alive? With Betrayal, deceit and hurt all on the line, Phoebe and August both find themselves in compromising positions as they can't seem to fathom the idea of together forever into their minds. Though Phoebe forever tattoed with August's name on her heart, falls victim to her surroundings and complicates their love even more. With Kaitlyn growing up, mortified by the distance of her bestfriend their worlds seem to fall apart at the seams but love is the only option. Tied to their ever burning sexual escapades, August and Phoebe fumble after dark as they find out who is worth saving. But the secrets, won't let go of them and they keep crawling back for more. How scandalous can it get? Explicit Content for the drama and development of the story. For Mature audiences only. All Rights Reserved 2015 Trilogy to My Forbidden Fruits. WLAD (What Lies AfterDark)

"Where the Moth is drawn to the Flame" August and Phoebe can't seem to savour their happy moments. Their love seemed to happen so fast that August finds himself uncontrollable when it comes to his "canvas". Phoebe is persistent in teaching him lessons because he always seems to come crashing to his knees. But who says August's downfalls will be the only obstacle this time around? With lust and love amongst their desirably chaotic relationship, Phoebe may just end up on the other side of the chalkboard, crumbling into dust. Will there be any Survivors? Explicit Content for the drama and development of the story. For Mature audiences only. All Rights Reserved 2015 Part II to "My Forbidden Fruits" (TPIOP-The Potholes In Our Passion)

[Based off of the movie Blended]

Scarlett is a psychopathic killer. Yes, you heard right. And her number one target is Chris Brown. But he has a deep dark secret, one that no one, not even his closest friends know about. When Scarlett wins a fan competition to stay at Chris' house for a week, will she discover who he truly is, or try to kill him the first chance she gets? *THIS BOOK IS RATED MATURE BECAUSE IT IS QUITE GORY IN PLACES*

The older you get you the more you realize that in relationships things like looks, and background aren't as important as personality. As a teen though, they do matter. Follow the story of Khadijah and Chris, two teens who have feelings for each other but keep wondering if they are good enough for each other.

Leah is in the 12th grade. She had it good for 9,10, and 11 until her former bully from 8th grade moved back to California. His name is Chris. Is Leah gonna ignore him? Or let him back in her life? Read and find out in 'But... I Love You.