10 years makes a hell of a difference.

Works #1: Ahmad Hassan Sinclair, 25, was taught to always fight and work hard for what he wanted. In the life he was given nothing was ever handed to him. He grew up in the hoods of Houston, witnessing things no child should ever see in their life. His mom and pop worked hard just tryna make ends meet, to keep food on the table and clothes on their kids back. But it was far from easy .. Seeing his parents struggle the way they did for years, motivated him to work ten times harder. He made it a mission to not end up like his folks, he wanted more in life. He knew there was more to life than what he grew up seeing. But he also knew in order to be somebody in this world as a black man he had to fight and strive for it and also dodge the bullshit that came along with it. He set goals, he had dreams, he had a vision and nothing could stop him from achieving them. Now that he's at the top of his game, making money, living the live he always wanted, seeing the things he never seen and moving up the success path .. he figured life would eventually turn out to be great but sadly he still isn't happy or content with how things are.. there's this one missing piece in his life that will fully complete him. But let's see how determined Ahmad will be to find what that missing piece is or what he will do to get it.

Kody Carter-Jay King Kjayy - eldest son of Jazmine and King, twenty-three years old, owns a tattoo shop, and is a dad. Fell in love young just to mess it up in the worst possible way and during the worst possible time... for her. Kjayy then became the typical youngin' going female to female, but what happens when he finally crosses paths with the one that got away. ..... Book #2 of the Mine Series.

Karmen Jay-Milan King Karma - baby girl of Jazmine and King, twenty-three years old, working at her mom's hair salon, and a mother of two. She shared her first kiss with him in kindergarten. They become friends over the next few years only for him to end up moving away, but when they cross paths again at 17 and 18 his occupation involves the streets and the streets always catch up when you don't wanna get out in time. Karma knew the risks of being with a man heavy in the streets, but may have got more than she bargained for when it came time to spend time apart and deal with drama from each other's families. ..... Book #4 in the Mine Series.

Kaleb Xavier-Jay King Kaine - youngest son of Jazmine and King, twenty-one years old, and now part owner of his brother's tattoo shop. Has never been in love, never even looked past a woman for more than one night and one thing... until he crosses paths with her. Even if she is a few years older than him. Kaine was ready to face any drama their age difference may bring, but was she? ..... Book #3 of the Mine Series.

A Hustler is somebody who works aggressively and determinedly, especially to advance his or her career or status. (A) Someone who hides his/her true skills to strike when the stakes are at their highest. (B) Informal go-getter, live wire. A shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent on difficulties. (C) To obtain (money) by methods to pursue sales with aggressive energy. An Intensely energetic enthusiastic person. (D) You, Me, Them. There are two different types of hustlers though. You have one that does it the legal way and the other that does it the illegal way. Both just trying to get their paper and survive but are still put in two different categories. One is successful and smart the other a thug and stupid. But what happens when the two crosses each other paths? Basically from two different worlds. Raised two different ways but at the same time have so much in common. Read to find out how My Hustler and I came to be. All Rights Reserved to Taliya D. Ball This is a fictional story , none of the scenes in this book really happen. None of the pictures used in this book belong to me.

(Interracial) [bwwm] Quinn Black A French born, Texas raised woman, with big ambitions. She's got so many odds against her, yet she's president and CEO of multi-billion dollar Black and Co. Enterprise. She's seen as cocky and cold-blooded; ruthless and harsh. But that's what it takes in the business world to make it to the top; And she'll do whatever it takes. START: July 3, 2015 END: August 20, 2016

Savannah is just trying to recover from a three year relationship gone wrong all while trying to figure out life as a 22 year old young adult. Landon is a ladies man to an extent, girls flock over him and his lifestyle. Will his sudden appearance in Savannahs life result in anything good?

Zaria is young girl with big dreams. Beginning her senior year in high school, she has to balance graduation, college and her dwelling self-esteem. Between her journey to finding herself, surviving the world, and overcoming pitfalls in life, she just can't seem to catch a break. She has spend so much of her life dealing with other people's problems she's too drained to handle her own. Read to see what happens when she crosses paths one of the most popular boys in school. Contains Mature Content . COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO @Jaee_101 COPYRIGHT © 2015

Anthony Alsina was doing a ten year sentence for something he didn't do. He found out that his girlfriend had taken everything he owned immediately after he was sent way. Upon release he strides to get what she took and then some. The only problem is that something gets in his way of doing that. Dawn Sanders has been living a lie for years now. Her lies finally catch up with her making life a living hell. When she finally starts doing good something threatens to ruin it all. Will they both survive it all?