"Why do you do that?" "Do what?" "Talk down on yourself. Every time you get frustrated with yourself you resort to talking bad about yourself." "Those are just the words I use." I mumbled irritated at the conversation. I didn't sign up to be judged. I have my habits and he has his. "Find different words." ****** This is a black love story about Shunt'A Bunnt. She is a full bodied young woman. Like everyone with differing characteristics, she often feels like an "other". Surrounded by people that are successfully fitting in. Years of bullying, name calling, and isolation has taken a toll on her mental state. Throughout her young adult years, she will try to teach herself grace, compassion, and self-love. In her small high school Shunt'A meets Tyrie Jones. He is charismatic, strong willed, and confident. A complete opposite of her image. Under his tough exterior, he has a damaged heart that matches her own. A heart that longs for real acceptance, like two magnets they collide. Like two moths to a flame, nature takes its course. Can they stop themselves from getting burned? Previously known as Our Thick Urban Love

Madison Harp is your usual shy innocent college woman,trying to make it through life without a man to her side. The idea of a man being beside her scares her because of her experience with the last guy in her life. Victor Hernandez aka Vito is one of the sexiest,flirtatious man you could ever encounter. A man like Vito would have you on your knees begging for him to stay home. Bold,outgoing Victor meets Madison and gives her a taste of his life and his view of things,Despite the age difference. Madison's world changes for the better. Vito teaches Madison how to love herself physically and Mentally,along with how to burn the fire in her core.

Keira Bayo was always an outcast in highschool and teased mercilessly for her weight and appearance, but she vowed that after graduation she would make everyone that did her wrong regret it, including Angelo Anderson. Angelo Anderson was a popular jock in school, but still intelligent, he couldn't stand Keira, and everyone wondered why but he had his reasons. However, when a family reunion comes up that Keira is invited on two paths will cross and some wounds will be opened. Will Angelo be able to say SORRY?

Nonny Asher, a woman at the peak of her medical career finds herself single in her 30s after a failed marriage. Yearning for a child of her own, she decides to get some artificial insemination with sperm from an anonymous donor. This causes mixed reactions from family, friends and colleagues. However, Nonny is content and happy with the decision she makes. Having just been recently drafted for the greatest national soccer (football) team, Theous Dior has made everyone happy and proud. He is earning top dollar and lives the ultimate life of a bachelor. However, with all the attention and paparazzi eyes on him, he is always on the edge of his seat, wondering when his secret past will eventually become unravelled. Because he is ashamed of where he comes from. Two lives. One shared history.

Somethings just aren't what they seem to be ...

"All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend. Down to ride til the very end, me and my boyfriend" -Jay-Z & Beyoncé

Sweet Distractions Formally known as The FAT Girl Named Tamia.

Amaris pov "Don't you just want to move away from all this shit we got going on?" Nolan just laughed at her sudden question catching her a bit off guard. "What's so funny?. You don't think we could move away and do something with our life's" "Your pops don't like you looking at me. You think he'd let me move out of here with you?" She remained silent because she new Nolan was right. Her father's name always had a way of appearing into one of their conversations and she hated that "Why you always got to bring him up?" "Because with every idea you come up with involves him coming after me" he said and she ended up laughing "Stop bringing up these crazy ass ideas and let me enjoy the little time I have left with you. Ya know ya pops Finna be calling you any minute now to ask where you at" She smiled laying her head back on his chest falling into deep thought Never did Nolan realize that he and Amaris were meant to be together but what happens when he's not the only one she loves

ALL THE BOOKS I MENTION, I have READ AND LOVED!! I didn't write ANY OF THESE BOOKS IM JUST Giving the Tea on good books ☕️ I'm doing book shoutouts/promo message me for details ❤️❤️

Cassie + Saint = Basketball 🏀? (Yeah...I'm not good at descriptions so just read and find out...😉) also I'm splitting this book into two parts. Y'all gon see why. It's a looooooong book. (COMPLETED)