"Why can't you just let your guard down for once and trust me?" Karen demanded angrily. His dark eyes blazed at her statement. "What, did I hit a soft spot?" She continued sarcastically and he flinched. "Just be quiet." He ordered. She took a step closer, ignoring the way the air around them had suddenly became strained. "Why?" She whispered, her mocking tone only fueling his anger, "are you so afraid of people actually caring about you that you pull out all the stops to make them hate you? Because if so it's working." "You know, maybe I don't let anyone in because every time I do they always leave! Every. Single. One. They think they can fix the poor blind man, and leave when they realize it's impossible." He shouted, his veins straining against his pale skin. "I-" Karen started, but stopped when his cold voice interrupted her. "Just get out." #19 in Chicklit 10/13/17 #9 in Chicklit 10/28/17 [Description will soon change]

Working as a waitress in New Jersey wasn't actually Analeina (Ana)'s dream job, but she managed to make it fit into her life, though she always wished for a new opportunity or adventure. But you know what they say, be careful what you wish for. When Analeina accidentally spilled hot coffee on one of New Jersey's most available billionaire and bachelor Jaxon Terrace, she didn't expect that to be her opportunity. When the angry billionaire demands that she pays back for the clothes she ruined, she admitted to having no money but the Billionaire wouldn't have any of it. He accepted her in his employ for a period of time as his secretary in order for her to pay back for the clothes. However, when the time was up, and the debt was payed, Jaxon wasn't ready to let Analeina go, but when she wasn't too excited to stay in his employ, the beast in him came out, and the shy beauty was his sole victim. Will Jaxon win Analeina's love in the end, or will she see him as nothing but a beast unworthy and undeserving of love? __________________________________________________ -Sneak Peek- "Jaxon, I payed off the money that I owed, what more do you want from me?" Said Analeina as she stared in disbelief at the unfolding events. "You're right, you did, but money is no longer what I want. I want YOU! And I ALWAYS get what I WANT!" Sneered Jaxon as he stared down the shy beauty in front of him. Her fear, her tears, and her uncertainty aroused the beast within him, and that beast was going to get that beauty, no matter the cost.

Kavaya Jackson landed her dream job, working at one of the top companies, Brights'Jim Foundation Inc. She never dream would end up there. Everyone was going well until she had bad run in with the CEO of Brights' Jim Foundation. She carry a secret she doesn't want know one to know. What will she do when people starts to find out but little doesn't she knows that she carries a secret that even she doesn't know about.......

It's been three years since Zoey and Caleb brought their baby girl Cecilia into the world. Since then life hasn't slowed down for either of them. Zoey has settled into motherhood and being a career woman. While Caleb has gone from building a successful restaurant chain with his best friend to branching out to start a new business venture of his very own. These two have had their ups and downs through out the last couple years. But just as these two start to finally stack the bricks up molding their futures something threatens to tear down everything they've seem to have built. With the stakes this high you're either all in or out. [Note: These characters are from my stories The Perfect Fit & The Perfect Fit [Part 2]. You do not need to read either of those stories to follow this one. This story is a sequel to my story All In.] (This story will be told in Zoey and Caleb's points of view.)

Zoey is a twenty one year old woman working as an assistant for a billionaire just trying to provide for herself. Having grown up first in foster care then taken in by her aunt her childhood was nothing you'd expect it to be. She's been on the dating scene for a while yet hasn't found the right one. But when her boss's best friend finally notices her it turns her world upside down. Caleb is a self-proclaimed millionaire who likes fast cars, fast women, and gambling. Caleb has always gotten into trouble and has had not only his parents bail him out but his best friend too. At thirty-seven this player finally meets his match and might just be ready to go all in for a real chance at love. [Note: These characters are from my stories The Perfect Fit & The Perfect Fit [Part 2]. You do not need to read either of those stories to follow this one.] (This story will be told in Zoey and Caleb's points of view.)

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Elizabeth Brooks Sam's restaurant, LA "With love comes happiness and heartache. If it's done right, it'll be worth the entire trauma and the pain. If it's done wrong, it will stay with you forever. "Remember, you can love a fool or let a fool love you, but never let love fool you. You are stronger than you think. You are wiser than you illustrate and you have more passion than your heart is able to handle. Are you listening, Lizzy?" Sara looked at Elizabeth from across the restaurant table after scanning the menu. "Sorry, my ears reject all bullshit. Love isn't real, it's an illusion. Only pathetic losers fall in love, remember that!" she spat, signaling the waiter. Sarah looked at her best friend with sadness and pity in her eyes. Jake Carter CarTel Inc., LA "Jake" Jason called as he spotted his exit from the elevator. "What is it now Jason?" Jake asked not bothering to look over his shoulder. He collected his messages from his secretary and entered into his office. "I need a favor" Jason smiled guilty "When do you not?" He sighed, sitting behind his large desk. He rested his leather briefcase on the ground beside his chair and turned back to his best friend. "What?" "Can I get the rest of the day off?" "Did you finish the Lodge Hotel proposal?" Jake wondered. "That's where the favor comes in. I'll have it for you tomorrow early in the morning but I have to get somewhere..." Jake placed his head in hand and groaned "I should fire you" Jake muttered. "That's the beauty of a partnership, you can't. Plus, you're lucky I'm giving you a heads up instead of just leaving" Jason chuckled, sitting on the front of Jake's desk. Jake leaned back into his chair as he bit down repeatedly on his pen. "I feel so fortunate. Tomorrow, I'm serious Jason. No more fucking a round. I need this done." Jason raised his palms up in defense "you have my word." He promised standing to his feet.

"He fell into despair and lost all hope... For who could ever love a beast?" -Beauty and The Beast ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• When Elle stumbled upon an ad for a stay in chef, she thought the universe had finally tipped in her favor. After graduating from culinary school, she wasn't sure what direction her life would go in... Until she met Stefan DeGramont. At first, he seemed like a cold hearted, presumptuous, egotistical asshole. As she grew to know him... Well... I guess you could add Mafia boss to the list. Now tangled in his crazy Mafia business, will something fragile like her heart, be on the line? Or maybe something more risky, like her life? Could all this be avoided If she can learn to love the man behind the beast... Before it's too late. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "A thorn defends the Rose. Harming only those that will steal the blossom." **PLEASE Beware: I wrote this a few years ago so the spelling errors are there, and some cringe moments are present. I'll accept all health invoices for any emotional and mental damage inflicted during this read xoxo

After a failed marriage and one cheating ex-husband too many, Zora Kaye Jones is done with love, done with lies, and definitely done believing the sweet little fairy tales men tell thick women to keep them hopeful. "Baby, you're beautiful." "You don't need to lose weight." "You're the perfect size." Yeah... she's heard it all before. Now, Zora is focused on her peace, her decent job, and raising her son into the kind of man she wishes she had married. Her life may not be exciting, but it's safe-and after everything she's survived, safe feels good. The only problem? Her loud, meddling, ride-or-die friends refuse to let her live like love belongs in the trash forever. But one invitation changes everything. When Zora agrees to step inside an exclusive Dallas club with a secret, she has no idea she's walking straight into a world built for women like her-bold, plus-size, beautiful, seasoned, and unforgettable. A world where desire isn't hidden. A world where curves are worshipped. A world where the club's motto changes everything: P.A.N.T.H.E.R. Plus-sized. Ageless. Nubian. Treating Herself to Erotic Romance. And then there's Alexander-a dirty-blond Greek god with a sinful stare, dangerous charm, and the kind of touch that makes a woman forget every promise she made to herself. Now Zora has a choice: keep hiding inside the safety of her lonely little world... or risk it all for passion, pleasure, and a love fierce enough to awaken the panther inside her. Steamy. Addictive. Unapologetically sensual. HOW I BECAME A PANTHER is a plus-size Black romance packed with BBW desire, secret club vibes, alpha male temptation, female empowerment, friendship, healing, and explosive chemistry that will leave you breathless and begging for more.