His whole life, all 23 year old Tatum knew was pain. When he was younger his mother would inflict pain on him in every way imaginable. With no father or immediate family he was forced to endure all that was thrown his way. All Tatum knew was hurt. Now as an adult man, Tatum still struggles with the problems from his childhood. He doesn't love the same until he meets 21 year old Nyla. Will Nyla change Tatum for the better or fall under the list of his abusers?

After enduring multiple types of abuse by her parents for most of her childhood, Yasmine finally escapes and moves in with her best friend and her mother. Yasmine doesn't trust many people nor has had many friends growing up due to her parents keeping her trapped in her own home. As Yasmine meets Rocky will he open her up and break her free or will she stay the shy introverted Yasmine? AUTHOR'S NOTE Hey I just wanted to say thanks for opening my book and I really hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to follow me so you get notified when I update my work and post important messages. I also wanted to say that I do not own any of these pictures I use in my book. They have all came from Google, Tumblr, Instagram, & ect. Much love❤️

*Slowly editing* Unique was never what you called 'skinny'. She was that girl that everyone picked on for their own benefit. Being the sibling of two of the most popular people in school Unique could never get a break. BULLIED. BEATEN. BETRAYED. Until she met him. One of the most dangerous, ruthless thugs in all of Houston. But is it love for him or just lust? Find out as your taken into a journey in to the real world.

"you should get what you deserve and that's a nigga like me. you should get what you deserve and that's some of this D." a story about young adults exploring sexuality, life, and love. disclaimer: this book includes very very VERY graphic sex scenes. frequent profanity mild drug use and violence. triggering/controversial subjects. * - an original writing by me, please do not steal my work. i don't play those games.

Works #1: Ahmad Hassan Sinclair, 25, was taught to always fight and work hard for what he wanted. In the life he was given nothing was ever handed to him. He grew up in the hoods of Houston, witnessing things no child should ever see in their life. His mom and pop worked hard just tryna make ends meet, to keep food on the table and clothes on their kids back. But it was far from easy .. Seeing his parents struggle the way they did for years, motivated him to work ten times harder. He made it a mission to not end up like his folks, he wanted more in life. He knew there was more to life than what he grew up seeing. But he also knew in order to be somebody in this world as a black man he had to fight and strive for it and also dodge the bullshit that came along with it. He set goals, he had dreams, he had a vision and nothing could stop him from achieving them. Now that he's at the top of his game, making money, living the live he always wanted, seeing the things he never seen and moving up the success path .. he figured life would eventually turn out to be great but sadly he still isn't happy or content with how things are.. there's this one missing piece in his life that will fully complete him. But let's see how determined Ahmad will be to find what that missing piece is or what he will do to get it.

"With him it wasn't about the material shit, or the money. He captured my heart with his..." Growing up in the care of her grandmother because her mom was unfit, Anastasia saw the harsh realities of the 'hood' life. All of the boys had their eyes on her. Anastasia only saw one person, the good boy, Jason. Jason had his fair share of turmoil. With a mother battling addiction, and a hustling big brother who washed his hands of the situation, he had to figure things out on his own. Football was Jason's everything and way out of the hood, but when the bills start piling and his mom spiraling out of control, Jason is forced to make a decision that alters not only his life, but the lives of the ones he love as well. Sometimes love is a dangerous thing, we'd do anything to protect the ones we love. If each moment meant nothing, and the relationship was a fling, Why'd You Call It Love?

Essence Brown, 21 years old deep into the drug game along side her boyfriend of 3 years Damian "Money" Johnson. Her boyfriend is the leader of every corner and borough of the south. After his father was killed , at a young age he took over & held it down every since. Their relationship isn't the best, but when it comes down to it Essence is down for her man. When thats put to the test, and Damian is in court for a drug charge, who do you think testifies ? With her life on the line, and her right hand on the bible will she tell the truth and nothing but the truth , or will she lie through her teeth to hold him down ? Book 1 of 3. Cover by: _tolerated. COPYRIGHT © 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED VANESSA WRIGHT

Destiny Marie Stevens, yep that's right she's the daughter of the notorious kingpin Lloyd Stevens . Destiny isn't like most kingpin's daughter she's not a bad b*tch, she's the opposite, she's a nerd. She has no friends in school,she get bullied and is an outcast. I. know what your thinking 'Why doesn't she just tell her father?' she doesn't want any trouble but that all changes when Rome comes in her life. Can a thug really love a nerd ? Read. COMMENT. VOTE ;)

Sequel to Can A Thug Love A Nerd? If you haven't read book #1 DON'T READ THIS!!!!!

"Why do you love me? I'm fat" I said as I looked down at my feet. "Princess there's a difference between fat and thick" he said as he grabbed a hand full of my ass. --------------------- Diamond Ryder is a 17 year old curvy girl. Her past is so messed up that she doesn't consider herself beautiful. She can't even look in the mirror anymore. She has no friends at school and her bestfriend is her mom. Sam Greene is the school's bad boy. Girls chase after him but, he doesn't really pay attention to them. Diamond ran into Sam's life, literally. When they come across each other what will happen? Will Diamond let her guard down and love again? ------------------ ⚠️Under major editing⚠️ ------ Jay112098 "I really enjoy your story for the curvy, it's a nice escape from reality. I live in a small racist town where I get bullied and when I read your book it gives me a peace of mind that not all white people are racist" Tayjay207 "My favorite book" Amii_xo13 "I love this book" XWeirdSnackx "Its like my life depends on it" Zoeneluise "Its weird because I can relate to this" MochaBousso "I just LOVE THIS STORY❤ definitely going to my reading list" Kuwonubeans "I love this booookkk❤" Karentina23 "Gosh I love this book❤" User75473053 "I'm in love with this book❤❤❤"