Essence was just trying to make it. Struggling to keep her head high in the tough, cruel streets of the damp ghetto that was her neighborhood. Her life was far from perfect but is a facade really that easy to hide behind? Roman had made it. He had risen to hood royalty years ago and through much dedication, fought his way out of the dead end streets. But no matter how far he's gone the heart wants what it wants. Death threats, old rekindled love, the truth and survival collide in this tale of forever love.

"Malika, I'll help you. But you understand that I need something in return don't you?" Malika nodded. "But, I already told you, I don't have anything-," he cut her off, "I want you, Malika. I want what you denied me four years ago. I'll pay off your father's debt but only if you marry me." ----------- She had been hurt...Malika McCaine loved Elijah with all her heart but thanks to a terrible turn of events she calls off their courtship; cutting all traces of their electrifying romance. But now thanks to a massive debt her father has accumulated she has no choice but to contact the man that she abandoned. Elijah Jones grew up in a drug and gang infested neighborhood. After watching his family struggle he vowed to never face the same hardships again. He's now a wealthy business owner. When the woman he once loved suddenly calls on him for help: will he decide to take his revenge? Or will his heart win the war? This is book one in the Wounded Hearts series. Book two coming soon!

There's Trey Songz - your average famous RnB singer. Girls trailing after him, clawing, scratching, biting just to touch his sexy chocolate skin or glance at him for more than two seconds, without drooling. Then there's Rie - owner of RieLicious Bakery and your average New York Bronx chick. And when the two meet, it seems like just another girl plus boy equals love story doesn't it? Wrong. When Rie and Trey start Friends With Benefits, a whole lot changes, and soon everything turns upside down. RnB and a little slice of cake - the perfect mixture. For disaster.

Brandy Nelson and Taylor Ashford have been best friends since middle school and the friendship has lasted into their adulthood. While Taylor is weak Brandy is strong and while Brandy is crazy Taylor is calm. If you ask anybody the two are complete opposites but could easily benefit from what other has to offer. Brandy is a Twenty Four-year-old out and proud Lesbian who avoids commitment and Taylor is a foolish naive Straight woman who insists on remaining committed to a man who doesn't deserve her. Brandy wants to show Taylor that she can be free BUT is that because she wants what is best for Taylor or because she secretly has a 'thing' for her long time best friend? Knowing Brandy its a little bit of both. Brandy has absolutely no intentions of stealing Taylor from her man. She isn't looking for love she doesn't want or need any strings or complicated attachments...she just want's a taste. Will Brandy get her 'taste' or will she lose her friendship in the process? [Lesbian/Bisexual]