Who knew that just one vacation could turn into the worst in a matter of days. Karen, a 20 year old girl, previously went to a cruise ship for the summer for a few weeks. The first few days seemed as if it can't get any better. But another regular day, as she seemed it would be, became a fearful, unforgettable night. Copyrighted © All Rights Reserved.

"Being a sex therapist ain't all it's cracked up to be. Business is business." - Dr. August.

At the age of seven years old, Jessica has been fighting a life battle. Her struggle continues as she grows older and now, at sixteen, Jessica is on her own. Day by day she's losing hope. "Not even church can help her." She thinks. That is .. until she finds a light right around the corner.

Bad boy, good girl, cliche happily ever after ending right? Well, not with Melissa and Jionni. One boy is free to do whatever he wants, while the other is sheltered and has her every move watched by her parents. At Baton Rouge High School, "hood boy" Jionni and his friends aren't too fond of the only girl in school who has money, referring to her as a "silver spoon child." But after Jionni has a change of heart, he and the rich girl decides to keep it a secret that they hang out on a regular. After hanging out for some time, the two starts to find interests in things that they never bothered with before. Once their friends and family start to wonder why they're changing and acting out of character, they start to do their own secret investigation to find out what's REALLY happening with the two. It all goes down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ;)

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