" I'm from the city, where you ain't gotta love to love." Running from his dark history of drugs and gang violence, Dakota and his young daughter seeks refuge with a family friend what will become of the two; love, happiness, or betrayal ..

In the face of war, a newly orphaned fifteen-year-old queen Hareti Jaja, travels the desert to seek the favor of the Goddess of the old: Oshun. Here, the Goddess blesses her with the gift of victory in exchange for an heir. The new queen must one day birth a new deity, and so she waits for three hundred years for the promised one to be born. Locked away from her kingdom with her curse.

Kyari is a straight , 20 year old male. He still lives at home with his verbally abusive, alcoholic father that he tries to just ignore. Since he lost his mother he went from the loud, fun, lit friend to the quiet, laid back, more in his shell friend. He went from dating and being a ladies man to really only being around his friend group. Hes about to turn 21 and his friends are tired of him being a shell of himself. Cairo is a straight, 24 year old gang leader. He's finally made it to the top, but he's had a lonely life making getting to the top his priority. After his last breakup, he was left with trust issues and a fucked up heart only adding to his tough demeanor and his attitude problems. His circle is air sealed tight. Cairos best friend since diapers is opening his first club. What happens when Kyari's friends don't listen and plan a celebration anyway at the newest spot in town and the two cross paths.. yet again? Will opinions weigh too heavy? ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ It's about to get crazy. Let's Read 🍄

Mal and B - A Toxic Love Story Kamal "Mal" is 25 years old and he still doesn't want to settle down. The drug money is rolling in faster than ever and the new club is thriving. He lives a fast life on and off the street. He's in a better space right now than he's been in for awhile until he meets B. Brandon is 21 and his newest office distraction. But he has a whole lot going on. He's trying to fix his family and has a baby on the way. But he's far from happy. He's fighting for something bigger than himself but everything is lacking and curiosity is drawing him in. What happens when their lives collide. When one can't slow down enough and the other is hurt and still in denial? Can the possessiveness be put to an end? Will curiosity and lies ruin the relationship? How lost can they get? Or does the family come first? How much toxic is too much? Well it can never be too much. Can it? Mal loves Danger and Danger is what B is to him.

"You say we're just friends but I swear when nobody's around." - Khalid *** In which two best friends find out that they might be able to be more. Warning: Bdsm Drugs Sex Guns Homophobia Anxiety Short-ish story This is a Stud X Stud book! We gay asf around here so if you don't like it, don't read it. (Semi slow updates, I'm a college student!)

De'Vorius, a man who's independence comes from his ability to observe silently, thinking ahead quickly and manipulate situations in his favor, ends up faltering for someone, love blocking his judgment until he and his lover can come to terms with the things they're feeling. Emurion, the type of person who's everywhere, knows anyone, good or bad, with a short temper and liking for bloodshed and revenge, ends up finding attraction in another, someone he can't face at the arrival of these new feelings.

Supernatural but make it about: 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙣.

SPIN-OFF TO "FROM THE OTHER SIDE" Having a crush on one of your best friends is already a struggle. Having a crush on one of your best friends, who is overly affectionate and oblivious, is even worse. Marcus speaks from experience. And it doesn't help that his feelings only grew stronger during the year they both took off before college. Now Marcus is away from Ashton, campuses nearby yet just far enough that Marcus believed he could push his feelings aside. And he believes he'll find that in the company of a broody, direct boy named Elliott, but the two opposites only occupy his mind at the same time. started: july 20th, 2019 finished: march 14th, 2020

Olivia Watts thought she had it all. Her dream job and a picturesque relationship complete with a perfectly toxic longterm boyfriend. Except, she's tired of just looking good. She wants more for herself, and it's time for her to grow up and get it. But what if it comes from a place she never would've expected? How does she know her growth isn't being traded in for the next best, forbidden love affair? Dio Alonso is well-rounded. He's established himself, but as a psychologist, he can't ignore his desire for the next stage of life. Of course, he thought the love of his life would come the normal way, but she might just walk into his life in the most unethical way possible...as his client. If only love didn't taste so good. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Updates biweekly to Wattpad, but early access chapters will be available on my Patreon (link in bio)! Happy reading! The cover and the story are created by me, so please uphold the copyright (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED). Thanks for the support. This is the THIRD INSTALLMENT of my interconnected standalone series. It's best to read the first book, Tinder, Love and Care before starting this one, but you can read it out of order.

Hyacinthe Claiborne is simple. She's an introvert, a foodie, and can't go a day without reading a good book. But between classes and daily naps, she's come to the conclusion that she's wasting her college experience. So, when a dare makes her create a Tinder profile, Hyacinthe isn't worried. After all, it's not like she'll fall in love. Justice Davis is complex. He's made it his mission to do everything that could possibly end up on a bucket list, including making a Tinder profile. He barely uses it anyway, but Hyacinthe is making an offer he can't refuse. ---- Best rankings: #2 in Contemporary #1 in Black Love The cover and the story are created by me, so please uphold the copyright (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED). Thanks for the support.