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.

Essence Brown, 21 years old deep into the drug game along side her boyfriend of 3 years Damian "Money" Johnson. Her boyfriend is the leader of every corner and borough of the south. After his father was killed , at a young age he took over & held it down every since. Their relationship isn't the best, but when it comes down to it Essence is down for her man. When thats put to the test, and Damian is in court for a drug charge, who do you think testifies ? With her life on the line, and her right hand on the bible will she tell the truth and nothing but the truth , or will she lie through her teeth to hold him down ? Book 1 of 3. Cover by: _tolerated. COPYRIGHT © 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VANESSA WRIGHT

Essence Johnson is back out into the real world as bad as ever. With her baby boy Domani and her son's father and husband, Damian by her side, she's on top. After holding her man down by taking a 2 year bid, at the age of 23, she is able to relax and finally live the care free life, while her husband holds her down this time around. Damian has vowed to give her everything she's ever asked for without her having to lift a finger. The money is good in the club business, but what happens when it's shut down for a shooting investigation? Ain't no easy money, like drug money. Damian strays back into his old ways, but will Essence approve? She wanted the best for her family, and drug dealing was not apart of that equation. "I want you to hold me down, but if it means selling drugs, I don't want it" Essence has held Damian down for the last 2 years, but will he be able to do the same for her, while staying out of both prison and a graveyard? Book 2 of 3. Copyright2015 VANESSA WRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Life has a funny way of teaching you how to appreciate the blessings given. Handed chance after chance Castlena took none of the signs in front of her, ones the were alerting her of the consequences she'd face ahead if she didn't get on a straight and narrow path. After being charged with burglary at only nineteen Castlena's life takes a drastic turn. Prison time isn't something she thought she'd have to go through , along with the betrayal of a spouse and friend. Naive to tricks and schemes , unable to spot enemies it was time for things to change for Miss Beur. Dedicating her life to herself and things that benefits her , Castlena is ready to take a new approach at life post-prison. Come along on this journey as a young woman beings to trust her self , her intuition, dealing with life , it's trials and tribulations, possibly love.

"I will never leave you, 'cause I am in the stars and everywhere you are." [This story does not reflect August Alsina nor Justine Skye's life, only in some aspects. August will be the only child. Justine will be an orphan diagnosed with cancer.]