Nayeli is a 30-year-old single mother raising her spirited 7-year-old son, in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. After enduring heartbreak from failed relationships, including the painful fallout with her son's father, Nayeli has sworn off the idea of romance. Instead, she pours herself into her career and focuses on being the best mom she can be. But life has a way of shifting even the most carefully laid plans. When news spreads that a mutual friend from Nayeli's close-knit circle has tragically passed away, old bonds are rekindled. Among those returning to town for the memorial is Shai Smith, a 36-year-old successful sports trainer who has spent years traveling for his career. Nayeli and Shai have known each other for over a decade, always sharing playful banter and harmless flirtation. They've laughed off their chemistry as nothing more than jokes - two people who were never in the right place at the right time. In the wake of loss, Shai stays in town longer than planned, reconnecting with old friends and reflecting on the fragility of life. As he and Nayeli cross paths more often, their once lighthearted interactions deepen. Despite the spark between them, both Shai and Nayeli carry the weight of past heartbreak. Shai's last relationship left him wary of trust, and Nayeli is terrified of exposing her son to a love that might not last. But as the days pass, their connection becomes undeniable. Through laughter, tears, and the lessons of loss, Nayeli and Shai learn that healing isn't about forgetting the past, but finding the courage to embrace what's ahead. In the echoes of shared memories they discover that sometimes, love doesn't come when you're searching for it.

A raw and riveting urban tale where trauma meets tenderness, and two guarded souls find connection in a world of secrets, survival, and slow-burning desire.

Moving to the rough streets of Harlem is a step back for Lorena after running from her supposedly good life in the suburbs of Miami. She searches for freedom in the most unlikely of places yet in meeting Cross, she couldn't find herself more trapped in the hands of a ruthless thug who is also her brother's best friend. ❝𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁?❞ 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏 - #𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓, 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

Akierrea , a 17 year old who will have to support herself after her parents die in a plane crash in the middle of no where. Her other family members think it is her fault that her parents died. On the other hand Deshawn also known as DeKiller. He is 19 years old living the life as a drug dealer in a three story mansion with two garages full of almost 5 different styles of customize cars that all have tinted windows. What happens when their futures collide? Read to find out more as their futures be brought together or be broken apart. Happy Reading 😊

*currently being edited* but it's completed. when autumn meets kingpin "jelani" also known as "killa" at a party everything changes. jelani and autumn become friends with benefits-will they grow to want something more? will autumn go for his promiscuous ways? *2018*

This story follows the early life of James also known by his street name Headshot or Shooter. James had an extremely rough childhood, one that turned him into the cold monster that he is today. It also follows the early life of Brionna. Bri was a Quiet shy girl. Extremely sweet and smart but all that was over shadowed by her weight. Life at home wasn't easy at all or on the outside. What happens when the monster meet the sweet girl. You'll have to read in order to find out what happens...

When Lauren's mother died, her abusive father looks to her to play the role of house wife and bedmate. Lauren finds a way to escape it all when she meets local barbershop owner and Kingpin Rio.

Chanel was just a regular girl working a regular job and living a regular life. Working to get out of the hood of the LA streets. That is until a certain druglord suddenly takes interest in her. Will chanel be able to stick with him thru it all or will she just become another example of why thugs can't love. *NEW SERIES*

WARNING!!!! explicit language, abuse and strong sexual content. "Mi tired a yuh a swear 🤬!" I say out loud then quickly regret it. "Repeat weh yuh just seh pu**yhole!" He dare me. Tired a who? Pu**y yuh think you cah lef me... a white man yuh wah" I could see how murderous he is in his eyes. "Mention nth like dat outta you mouth again and see" he says, flinging me back on the floor. Imagine having a bright dream of being a successful young lady. To make an example to other young girls in the ghetto but end up trapping a the path of life that you have always wanted to avoid.... Imagine risking your life and sanity just to help the one's you love but ended up in a dangerous game that you can't get out of. Kayla mullings have all those dreams, she have her life plan out so perfect but it all shattered when she agree with her sisters dangerous idea to use the Don of their community but it all went different when she falls in the arm of Ackeem Dragonheart otherwise known as Prezii. I am sure this is a novel you all will enjoy.... so.what are you waiting on? go add STEPPING OUT to you library and dive in. Thank you.

Love, lust, & lies. Fiction. All rights reserved. Sexual content.(some chapters may be private!)