A strung out mother, selfish aunt, ho-ish sister, and no where to turn are only a few of the problems that Devyn has to deal with. She just wants to finish school and leave everything behind her, but that same everything is determined to keep her exactly where she is. Trying to find a way out of seemingly no way, Devyn Yanis is faced with the harsh realities of the real world on her own. When she meets Ace, the biggest drug dealer in the whole city, she finds it almost impossible to steer clear of him. Will he change her life for the better or will he only complicate her already complicated life?

Takashi and Toryn met each other when they were five. Became best friends at ten. Were inseparable by time they were fifteen. Built an indestructible bond at twenty. And now at the age of twenty five, after twenty years of friendship, due to the slowly deteriorating memory Toryn has had since she was a baby, she will one day forget everything. Including the one thing Takashi told her the first time they met. "Don't forget about me." -Takashi Maxwell Cover by: @lucida-

Abella just wants to love and be loved in return, but even that seems like too much to ask for. When her seemingly perfect life is struck with tragedy it quickly spirals out of control. With no family to turn to, her back is completely against the wall. So, she does what she does best, she runs. But how much more could she take of constantly being torn down by her loved ones before all love is lost?

More detailed description in story. Abella Mobisson has been around boxing most of her life. Her father was a professional boxer turned boxing coach & owned a gym where she spent much of her pass time while growing up. After the death of her father & a series of bad relationships, Abella makes sure to keep a focus on her career as a shining star in the music industry. If it isn't music or family, she couldn't give you the time of day. The same goes for heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua. How could he give a serious relationship the time needed when he's trying to be the best boxer in the world? Or the best father, son, brother, or friend? A woman could wait. It isn't until Abella meets Anthony that she realizes maybe she doesn't know the boxing world as well as she thinks she does. To the world they're an unlikely pair despite a rumor surrounding the strangers. Abella is America's darling with a brash tongue who says & does what she wants. Anthony is Britain's humble champion who's a role model to all despite knocking people out for a living. It's these differences that make them clash like titans then fall. Start date: 5/25/19 Finished: 10/11/20

Nia and the gang are all grown up. You should read Soft before you read this book.

SYMONE REDD comes from a long line of independent and successful black women. Living up to the impressive titles of lawyers and physicians isn't easy but Symone is determined to not be a disappointment to her family. With dreams of becoming a student at Spelman College, Symone doesn't allow herself any distractions, until she crosses paths with Zeke Morgan. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Symone wants more than anything to put the whole ordeal behind her, but when given the chance to "correct" the situation, Symone's conscious butts in and she makes a decision that may send her dreams of success up in smoke. But one thing is for sure, there is no how to book on Raising Isaiah.

Domani and Dolani Johnson are growing older and so are their parents. After 15 years, the couple has finally settled down in a nice estate with their two children and money that could last them three life times. The family is rich, but the parents want to show their kids how to make their own and hold it down like they once did at such young ages. The two Johnson kids do as their parents wish and get jobs, but they don't quite meet their parents standards. They stray down the wrong paths and come in contact with many trials and tribulations, leaving them in a world they never knew about. Will the Johnson kids be able to hold it down like their parents once could, or will they fail and leave their parents to pick up the broken pieces? Book 3 of 3. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ® 2016 Vanessa Wright

"You could never love all of me, and I'm sure of that." _____________________________________ In a world of a preference of doing everything but the right thing and being everything that she's not, 26 year old Victoria Marshall is just trying to remain on the right path and be confident in herself. She defies society's expectations by being a full figured, dark skinned woman. When she meets 27 year old Kareem Thompson, the man who had his own issues too, he wants to show her that he is man enough to handle all of her and her enticing curves and sassy attitude. How will Victoria respond? Will she allow herself to believe that he loves her, or will she continue to think that she is better off without someone to love her and push him away? *I own none of the photos used in this book.