Gold "Goldie" Monroe is a seventeen-year-old born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She lives in Glenwood projects, where you can hope to make it out of. Her mother taught her from an early age that love, and men ain't shit, and that money is the only thing you need. Everything is going good for Gold until she has to pay off her mother's debt to a ruthless hustler. They both come up with a plan of her robbing and killing a hood famous hustler Zane "Z" Taylor for the money, but it ain't that easy getting close to him as they thought. With her mother's life on the line, and death knocking on the door can Goldie stick to the plan. © 2013 Ebony Goddess

Copyright © 2013 Readinbooks2 Tragedy strikes Chicago when the death of Kenu Hill crashes Tatyana's world. Kenu was her brother and her best friend. Being a full-figured seventeen year old young woman isn't easy, but with a blooming crush, can she find love in the arms of her brother's best friend? Twenty four year old detective Derrick Ward has finally purposed to the woman of his dreams, his now fiancee, Toni. Although the people around him sees her as only a bourgeoisie gold-digger, he thinks she's the one. That is until Tatyana Hill comes into his life. Despite their personal lives, these two must come together to help solve Kenu's murder. When revenge is sought out, alliances are made and sometimes love is found. The question is, is it with the right person?

An anthology of sorts of short stories that people have asked me to write for them. The subject will vary from story to story, as will the characters. If you'd like to request a story, message me, and I'd be happy to oblige.

Bad boys aren’t born, they’re made. And they all stem from the same creator—heartbreak. There's always that naive innocent girl that tries to fix them and more often than not ends up worse for the wear afterwards. This book will delve into this heartbreak, through the eyes of Carter, a good guy turned bad boy, and Chrysanthemum, a good girl that is determined to follow in the footsteps of so many before her. Join us as we take a look from a unique perspective at the root of all heartbreak : The Cycle.

Cashmere Legend was the basketball captain. Cash was living life by the #BallsIsLife rule that all the bball players stood by. Cash was THE SHIT and then some. Did I forget to mention that Cash is a girl.Most popular girl as Raywood High. This baller bad chick didn't take shit from anybody and she was you're regular teen girl just with a love for basketball, the heart to stand up to anybody, And the body to be droolin' over. Every female wanted to be like her and every male wanted to be with her. A BALLAH in her own way.. Gucci was the dude every nigga wanted to be. And every chick wanted to be rollin with. He was just THAT nigga. And lived like a different baller then Cash. The two cross paths at an crazy time with alot of things a head of them. Alot of haters hating them and alot of feelings they can't control. The two Ballers fall into a crazy world of Lie's, Laughs, cries, and joy and Balling without a limit.! Follow Cash and Gucci on this Ballah's Love experience. Only the hoodest may succeed. Copyright Shantii 2012/2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.!! Cover made by @Mee_DuhhXD please go check her out and fan her. Thanks for it girlie.! Mature Language, scenes, and audience. -- NOT EDITED -- You have been warned !!

A small but ever-growing collection of original poetry from the mind of a 19 year old pothead. This is home to a large range of thoughts, feelings, and ideas that cloud my head in poetry form.

Rejuvenated from her study abroad experience Franscesca returns home to her somewhat dysfunctional family, but when she's placed into a position she doesn't want to dig herself out of she must choose to face sacrificial decisions. © 2015 by Qiana Lee

Sarah Jenkins is desperate to escape her tragic childhood. At 18 she runs from her abusive father finding work at a ‘Booked Out’. After a lifetime heartache and hurt, Sarah just wants to work. Nikolai “Nick” Jackson has different ideas. As the Owner/CEO of 'Booked Out' Nick has the pick of any woman he wants and is currently engaged to world famous model Amelia Ann. Something keeps bringing him back to Sarah. Will Sarah and Nick fall in Love? Has Sarah truly escaped her past? Only one thing is for sure, The only way to go, is up. UPDATE Kindle version is up on amazon - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M9XPHWM Its more polished than it is on here, so if you are interested, go and check it out! The paperback version should be ready to order by next week! I won't be removing it from here, but I won't be editing it either! Love you all so so so much, thank you for all of your support.

Hood Love's characters are all back and living life like never before. Calvin is serving as the biggest kingpin on the East coast. Cal stops at nothing to get to the top. And will hurt anybody getting in his way. Every thug needs a lady, right? He needs a wifey to share the throne with. But Is Mercedes cut for the job? Fresh out of college and doing big things the ex-stripper is out to conquer the world and stop at nothing. The little good girl she was before is gone. Now that the tables have turned Mercedes is out to get what's her. Her Man. But can she take what's coming her way? Will the Hood Love couple be able to find forever with each other? Or will they fall victim to the game? Brothers Quan and Chucky are trying to make their mark on the game and live worry free. Things are getting dangerous. Will they be able to manage and have each others backs? Everybody has secrets. Everybody has something their trying to move past. And everybody is out to get what is rightfully theirs. But do they stand a chance.? More drama, lies, heart breaks, laughs and blood shed then ever. Everybody is back and ready to face each other. BUT....You know what they say, More Money More Problems! ©Copyrighted. @Shantii

Carter Harris is coming up in the game determined to fix everything his late father ruined starting by taking back an empire that was supposed to be left for him. Rising to the top is far from easy but right now that is the least of Carter's problems. -NOT EDITED-