(Wattys2018Longlist) Childhood friends, Luka and Dakota, commit the ultimate drunk mistake and have one unforgettable night that changes their friendship in ways they never imagined. But is it for better or for worse?

Deejay is a gay black boy. If you cant tell by the way he shows off his bubble butt in jeans or the way he walks, talks, even laugh. However, its the summer before Senior year when things get steamy and crazy. He gets this volunteering job in California at a Hospital and he have to move in with his grandmother in the hood of Oakland. To make matters worst next door lives a Puerto Rican thug,Rico, who sells drugs and kill so the rumor goes. What happens when these two cross paths?

Book 2...Book 1 is The Thug Next Door. Synopsis: Five year since the tragic prom incident sent Rico on a spiral back into a life of drugs, women, and gangs. Becoming one of the most notorious drug dealers New York has ever seen. With no stop in sight for him, he can careless about who gets hurt. Moreover, Jessica is raising a four year old baby and juggling have a 12 year old Carlee. With no help from Rico, she seeks it from Keesha who is now an owner of a Fashion Magazine that is topping charts. As well as Oscar&Geneva are doing fine living the family life, however Rico is tempting Oscar to join back into the life of being a thug will Oscar succumb to the loyalty he holds with Rico or will he chose his family? Or will Rico pass fly back into his life and make him regret it all or did the dust already settle in this crazy Aftermath? A red Lamborghini pulls into a car pavement in front of a newly brought 2 story house in New York City. The two males exited the driver and passenger seat and one yawned and said, "Baby, we are officially homeowners." The other one flirted, "You know they say you aren't officially moved in until you and your partner have sex." He looked over at his Fiancé and laughed, "Oh is that what they say, Marc?" "Yup, now its 2:14 AM, the mover trucks will be here by 7 AM.. I have a lot of time to break this dick off in you." Deejay walked over and was picked up off his feet and carried into the house by Marc. Deejay kissed his lips and said, "I love you, My Fiancé." "I love you, too." Marc said smiling at him.

Demitri "Demi" Lattimore has had an eventful summer. He got his first job at the mall, his parents bought him his dream car, and he lost his virginity to his longtime crush. However, as he enjoys his senior year of high school, Demi finds himself learning just how unpredictable life can be. While some of the obstacles he faces are typical for a black gay teen in the American South, others will cause him to question who he is and more importantly; what he wants out of life. With many situations already pulling him in multiple directions, he unexpectedly begins a complicated tryst with a conflicted but popular football player. This tryst will prove to be the center of everything that goes both right and wrong in his young life. Will Demi be able to find his way through it all or will it engulf him entirely? © 2016 All Rights Reserved

Quentin Williams is the hotshot true freshman starting wide receiver for Savannah Central University's 2016-2017 school year. His appeal reaches beyond the gridiron with many young women on the SCU campus throwing themselves at him with every chance they get. However, his heart is still fixated on the one person he's ever loved...Demitri "Demi" Lattimore. As he struggles with his feelings for Demi and the painful reality that Demi belongs to the ideal and humble Malcolm Simmons, he faces many challenges and obstacles in other parts of his life. The important decisions he must make will test just how ready he is for the real world, and a devastating loss nearly breaks him. How will he keep everything around him from collapsing under the pressure? And will he have to face his battles alone? Find out in this captivating sequel to Demi's Way. © 2017 All Rights Reserved

After being in a coma for six months following a brutal and seemingly random attack, twenty-year-old Thomas Bennett awakens for only a total of thirty seconds to say a final word to his best friend Cameron Payne: "nights." Immediately after speaking that final word, Thomas passes away. In a state of shock and grief over the death of his best friend, Cameron doesn't even begin to consider what Tommy---as he affectionately called him---meant with his final word until a month after the funeral. He soon becomes obsessed with the cryptic message; and little by little, he begins to realize what happened to his best friend wasn't just some random act of violence committed by a stranger. With a suspect already charged and facing an upcoming trial, Cameron must beat the clock to discover and prove what really happened to Thomas. What he uncovers during his quest for justice will not only shake the foundation of Calhoun University, but will also bring to light the horrific secret agenda of a highly respected on-campus organization. © 2018 All Rights Reserved

After a year of celibacy, twenty-eight-year-old Los Angeles native Elijah Abrams decides he's ready to try being in a relationship again. In the span of a week, he meets three interesting---albeit universally different---men that he considers potential boyfriends. Zaden "Zade" Williams is an openly gay, younger club promoter that has a large following on social media. Kwame Jaxon is a reformed former bad boy living life on the DL. Micah Nelson is a recently divorced lawyer, and father of two, who is ready to act on his previously repressed curiosity. Not wanting to make a mistake he'd later regret, Elijah decides to juggle all three men to find out which one best serves both his wants and needs. Throughout his journey to find Mr. Right, he learns two important lessons: (1) celibacy was easier to deal with and (2) the heart wants what it wants. © 2018 All Rights Reserved