"Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Provin nature's laws wrong it learned how to walk without havin feet. Funny, it seems to by keeping it's dreams; it learned to breathe fresh air. Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared." -Tupac Shakur Layla Thompson is a UCLA student striving for her Bachelors in Science for Nursing. The Virgin Island native has seen and endured hardship but refuse to let it overcome her. After getting her heart broken by a vindictive ex, Layla vows to stay clear of men and focus mainly on her studies. What happens when Gabriel Santos AKA Rell comes into her life and tries to show her what she is missing?

BOOK 2 *READ 'HIS LIL BABY' FIRST*

"I don't wanna be just a memory And I don't wanna feel your wings break free Because without you I'm lost in the breeze I gotta be strong now, I gotta show you how I'll love you like I've never, ever loved somebody I'll give you things you didn't even know you wanted Don't tell me that it's not enough My time is up, you're over us 'Cause I think I might do anything for you If you just let me ... " - Sinead Harnett

BOOK 1 Willow is a 23 yr old college student from Mississippi. She is plus sized and literally trying to survive in this crazy game of life. She has found the love of her life in a man named Alex. Is he Really the love of her life or is he playing the game of life? Read to find out.

Aija Moore is a plus size girl that has many insecurities. She feels as if no one wants her because she's a big girl. What happens when a thug shows interest in her? Will she accept? Or will she remain alone? Read to find out... All characters and events are MADE UP and the photos are NOT mines. Started: September 30, 2017 Ended: July 5, 2018

Amaya and August..... a thing? The kids.... 5 years older than they were before. August and Chanel's relationship? not so strong Chris and Chanel's relationship? Friends with Benefits Trey and Chanel? Best friends The Kids? Way older, growing, and going through stuff Tune in to see the future of Chanel and August in Unexpected Arrival 3: The Trilogy. Work #10

Chanel and August are back at it again. She moved with Chris to his hometown and now comes back with a baby and an unhappy relationship. August, on the other hand, still has a lot of love for her. What will happen in this new chapter in life for the three of them? Work #5

I didn't think that I, Chanel Lelany Evans would get pregnant so young and by someone legal. By the August Alsina himself. I have six brothers and two sisters. Their names are Kishaun, 24, Michael, 22, Demarco, 21, Delaney, 20, I'm 19, then there's Richard, 15, Hayden, 12, Alexia, 6, and finally Daniel who's 2 along with one on the way. You could say my family's pretty big. We are definitely rich and famous in a way because of my father. The girls as in Delaney and I model and I sing a little, while the boysn do their own thing. Michael is in Young Money's group and he's a rapper. Kishaun owns a sneaker business. Demarco is already famous for singing. Delany is studying to be a doctor. I want to be a Doctor as well but I'm also working with my singing and dancing career. I don't really know about the younger ones yet except Richard wants to own a clothing line or whatever but this is my life tag along to see it. Work #1

To Adriana, her last year in college couldn't get any better - she was in the top of her class, her school radio show was ranked the college's most listened student-ran show, and she was already getting offers for jobs. Her life was stress-free, especially since she had one thing NOT to worry about - a boyfriend. Unlike most girls, Adriana never expressed feelings for wanting a boyfriend. She actually never planned to date. And after a few bad experiences, she knew why. To her, guys were just immature and never knew what they wanted until the one they felt they needed was already gone, and she didn't have time for the drama. But, after one great moment with Samuel Davis, University of Southern California's hottest male student, and their star basketball player, she thinks she may have a change of heart. What will happen after these two have a few interactions? Will Adri give LOVE a chance, or will she remain the same? Copyright © 2016 by Kayla Angel

Tatiana and her boyfriend, Corey, have put years into their relationship. To the point where things get carried away. A relationship based on lies, deceit and infidelity. Even through it all, Tatiana sees good in him. When her friends introduce her to August, things take a turn for Tatiana. Will things work for her and August or is she scared to go?