I felt his hand as it gently pushed the strands of hair that were blocking his view of my face, behind my shoulder. The action caused his fingers to involuntarily graze my jawline and neck making me stiffen. The short contact left my body feeling warm and my breathing to suddenly turn irregular. "I think you look beautiful." He said in that deep, soft voice that made me feel funny. I could still feel his fingers in my hair as they now seemed to instinctively move around the strands. "Thank you.." I whispered, surprised at how softly it came out. Could he even hear it? "My pleasure mamas." He replied, giving me my answer. The words leaving his lips sounded so good that I had to look to make sure he'd actually said them. Before I knew it my body was slowly leaning towards him and even in my dazed state I didn't miss his inching towards mine. • • • Follow Athena Kingman as she experiences life and love in ways that she's never imagined before. This is the story of a young woman growing and learning what it means to fully undergo all of the "New Heights" that come with living out your own journey and the stories friendship, companionship and self-love bring about. Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the image used to make the cover photo. No need for copyright infringement. BWHM (Black Woman Hispanic Man) BWBM (Black Woman Black Man) BWSM (Black Woman Spanish Man) TEASER CHAPTER IS UP Still adding and editing.

After surviving the streets and a brutal attack, Duke and Brooklyn face new battles-inside and out. As old wounds resurface and loyalties are tested, their love is pushed to the edge. Will they hold on, or lose everything they've fought for? © 𝑷𝑼𝑹𝑷𝑳𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑨𝑰𝑵 _ Published: 10-10-24 End:-

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.

With a life dedicated to being a voice behind the sports world, journalist Sarai Nazaire worked her way through the ranks to become one of the youngest and most sought after faces for sports television. Her will and honor to not only be accurate in statistical and skill reporting, but also a sounding board of honesty and empathy who humanizes the most known faces in the world, puts her into a position that she never saw coming. What happens when Sarai's voice becomes synonymous with one of the most prolific and explosive players in the NFL? Will this be the beginning of a whirlwind to mystically morph all that is wrong within their lives into something beautiful or will it be what destructively rips the already fragile aspects of themselves at the seams?

The two had not started off on the best terms but it was now obvious that there was something new and exciting growing between them. Romy Reid, the ever untouchable, unattainable, unyielding, world-weary, stolid and stoic beauty, did not believe in love, but Bruce White was everything she thought a man should be: Handsome, practical, smart, creative, self reliant and capable of stealing her composure with a single kiss. Bruce found himself fascinated by his beautiful competitor- She met his every challenge and challenged every part of his mind. What a wonderful surprise, flawlessly suited, an ideal and perfect match. Too bad the past doesn't stay where it belongs...

Vera was always the nice sister. She was the one everyone went to for advice. She was the one that always did the right thing. She was willing to give her best and then more. She was willing to put herself second. She was brave, and when her heart was was broken, she bore it silently. But Vera was no fool. She was NEVER going to let someone hurt her again. She'd bottle it up and grit and grin- She was done being weak. No one would ever use her again. Then he came back out of the blue- same good looks, same confident stride, same breathtaking smile. Tom Dane had shattered Vera's world, and now, he was back, determined to win her back. Would she be strong enough? Was it too late?

"Hi!" I smile up at him. He's a lot taller than I expected, especially compared to my 5'4 height. "Hello?" He responds, raising an eyebrow. "I just... um... noticed you were in history with me and was wondering what's your name." I respond, slightly confused by his cold tone. "I'm Hakeem." He says simply. So he's not even going to ask for my name? Who does he think he is? He should be honored to know my name. I think to myself jokingly. "Don't you want to know my name?" I ask, raising an eyebrow in confusion. "Nope." * Roxanne Williams has everything a 17 year old girl could want: Two loving parents. A ride or die best friend. A position at the top of her school's social chain. When her math grade starts to sink, she's forced to learn that her bubbly charm isn't going to solve all her problems. Her math teacher takes notice and assigns her one of his best students as a tutor. She meets Hakeem Rashford: a smart, attractive, but intimidatingly serious guy. His mysterious persona draws her in even though he makes it clear to her that he's not interested. She doesn't know why he seems to have a burning hatred for her and everyone else at their school; but, she wants to find out. What he doesn't know is: when Roxanne wants something, she gets it. Highest Rank: #1 in blackgirlmagic ---------------- Thanks so much to @ChasingMadness24 for the amazing cover!

Ashé "Ché" Sankofa Pembrooke is longing for something more than a life spent in her quiet apartment in the slowly gentrifying city of Brooklyn, New York. Being 22 years old and a naturopathic healer opened doors to only so many adventures. She needed a push out of the birds nest, and she finally gets one when her best friend tries to make sparks fly with unwanted advances. Realizing she can no longer cling to him for the sake of her livelihood, she ventures off to meet new people and places. When life gives her lemons, she attempts to find some better fruit instead. All Rights Reserved. Maryam A. Muhammad ©