When James met Emilienne, he was 17 and ignorant. Emilienne was fierce and full of fight for her rights to be treated just as equally as James was. James, now in his late 60's, tells the story of their love, their struggles and trials and tribulations as an interracial couple navigating a radically liberal lifestyle during the second half of the 20th century. There are many moments in this book that calls out white privilege, if that triggers you, then read something else that cradles your white fragility.

"...You're going to hate how much you love it." He told me. He whispered. And he made me foolishly forget my own name every time he touched me. But he was right. I hated how much I loved it. *** Dark, bruised, broken. Our words. Dark bruised and broken. Our souls. But she was still incandescent. Just like the first time I saw her, those vast and fervent eyes took me by surprise. Because in them... In them I realized a reflection of my own soul. She became my weakness; she became the chink in my armor. My undoing. She asked me, "Why do you put up with me?" I answered nothing. Perhaps I should've said the truth. Perhaps I should've told her that she was the light in my life. She was the fire... And I had been cold my whole life. ***

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

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"Thank you, Loren. For everything." - M.S. When you're emotionally and physically in love with someone, does their past matter? What if you find out your partner's family is the cause of your parents death, would you still love them? Completed in 2016.

she's sweet, she's beautiful but unhealthy

Orianna, a broken girl who can't find it in her to love herself. August, a famous heartthrob who has everything he could ask for. Or does he? What happens when the two come into each other's lives?

I glared up at him my eyes narrowed, "Excuse me?" I was beyond livid by the words that just came out of his mouth. My glare didn't falter when Parker towered over me, clenching his jaw while trapping me against his desk. "You heard me." Parker's voice was low and intimidating that it made me feel so small. But I wasn't going to let him get to me. Standing up taller, I snapped, "I will not be your personal toy, available for you to do just as you please! I do not want to be held captive against my will, and not even have a say in anything. To be honest, I don't even want a mate." "You will do everything and anything I say, do you hear me?" Parker growled grabbing my chin and forcing me to look at him. Without even thinking I said the first thing that came to my head but meant every word. "I, Jasmine Davis, reject you Alpha Parker Mason, as my mate." * Jasmine Davis is the daughter of the Beta of the Moonlit Waters Pack. She's sarcastic and having a mate is that last thing on her mind. Jasmine gets the attention of most of the male population in her pack but she ignores them. What happens when Jasmine's mate happens to be the ruthless Alpha of the neighboring pack, the Lunar Shadow Pack. What happens when she doesn't want a mate especially, Alpha Parker? * [Highest rank: #1] [WARNING] - mild language and some steamy scenes* [Unedited] Read at your own risk! [Published: November 2015] [Completed: July 2017]

His deep emerald green eyes had long ago dispersed. A deep obsidian black pooled into his eyes from the anger I had caused him. His muscles flexed through the tight fitted shirt he had on. I might have ogled at them if I wasn't standing in the situation I was now. His head cocked slightly to the side as a sinister smirk crept onto his lips. His next words would have made any normal girl faint with delight. It only made me wanna run for the hills. "Your mine Vendetta! Only mine! Do you understand that? Or do I need to lock you up in my room?" , his deep voice boomed through the room. His eyes twinkled darkly looking for a challenge. I stood tall looking up at him with determination coursing my veins. "You don't own me Diesel Wilder. And you never will." , I spat back with venom dripping off my tongue. His face contorted as a vicious snarl erupted from his lips. A blood curdling scream echoed through the room. Only it was my scream... But the canines in my neck belonged to him...

Scene: "What do you want?!" I snapped at his face. He got closer and I shifted uncomfortably. "Am I making you crazy yet?" "Just answer the question." A wicked glint sparked in his eyes, then when I went to say something, he pinned me up against a wall and smashed his lips into mine. Electricity exploding through my body like fireworks, his lips devouring mine. He pulled away briefly to answer my question, "I want you." He growled against my lips. (ANY SIMILARITIES TO OTHER BOOKS OR CHARACTERS OR PEOPLE IS ENTIRELY COINCIDENTAL) Hi so I hate clichés so this book is entirely from my imagination and just stuff I like to read. If you're looking for a book that's a little different from the others then here you go. I was reading some books and realized there are other authors who had similar ideas to mine but I swear my ideas have come entirely from me. I don't know how much I like the beginning of the book so I might edit it. Any chapter that has • at the beginning is edited and any grammatical errors or spelling mistakes are either caused by the stupid autocorrect or my lack of sleep. Enjoy!