Naiya couldn't do this anymore. Last night was her breaking point. If she had to stay here another night, she would probably slit her wrists just so she wouldn't have to endure them any longer. But could she really get away? She had to do something, anything, to get away. No money, barely any suitable clothes, and no one to turn to for help. Well, there is Alphonse Wyatt... "...I can take you away from here. I came here with a proposition for you Naiya. I can take you away from here, you'll live with me and never have to come back here again." "Really?" He nodded. "I...I don't know what to say." "You can say yes...but I do have something that I need you to do." She shook her head, "Anything. Mr. Wyatt I will do anything you need me to do. If you need me to get a job, anything-" He smiled at her, "Not necessarily. I want to hire you for something..."

eb·on·y ˈebənē/ noun: ebony; plural noun: ebonies 1.a very dark brown or black color. *** If you have problems with explicit scenes and language or if you're easily offended I suggest you don't read. The events and characters in this story are completely fictional and has no connection with the lives of real individuals. Any similarity with real life situations is completed coincidental...ENJOY!

After all their years of knowing each other, will they let people come between them? or will they be able to keep their tight bond? Read to follow Chanel and Odell along their journey through college.

Jazmine sacrificed her own dreams so that Odell could live his, no questions asked! But now that the tables have turned the real question is, is Odell willing to give it all up for her? Is he willing to allow the woman he loves, love someone else?

Kenya is on top of the world as one of the world's most successful rising businesswomen. But she quickly learns she can't have it all. Something must give and she has to make a choice between her dreams or the love of her life.

Zaria a high power attorney. Never having time for love or romance. Being persuaded by her friends she goes out for a night on the town. But this night on the town changes her life however.

"She's pretty for a darkskin." words that came out of Josiah's mouth he wished he could take back. Have you ever fallen for someone that isn't your type. And you have no clue how to deal with it.

🏆🥇🏅Winner of the 2019 ANGIE THOMAS O.V.O.S AWARD🏆🥇🏅 A personal favorite by the judges and described as a story that "touches your soul and teaches you a lesson, makes you think." Follow 17 year old Nyla Baedee through her journey of self love, self confidence, and self discovery, as she finally learns to love the skin she's in. Book cover by me Copyright © 2016 Kira Melvin All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. I do not own any of the pictures used in this publication. Started: 10/10/16 Ended: 11/09/17

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