Love isn't easy especially when the person you love is your best friends brother... Since she was little, Esme had always had a crush on Tremaine (Kaine) Dire - her best friends older brother. After a tragic incident that left Esme nursing a broken heart she ran away - burying her feelings and any chance at love. Now, back after all these years, Esme is ready to face the shadows of her past even if it means coming to terms with the consequences they might bring...

This story is about a couple that goes thru obstacles but always get thru it.

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Angelica Dawkins is a hard working woman who is running from a past she only wish she could forget. After losing her parents to a plane crash Angelica was on her own until she met William. She thought William was her knight in shining armor until the very first time he hit her. After being beat within an inch of her life Angelica escaped from the hospital to the beautiful city of Atlanta, determined to never let any man into her life again. Milton "Milo" Winters is one of Hollywood's sexiest action stars and ever since he laid eyes on Angelica at a meeting he wanted her in his bed. For Milo what started as a simple quest to add another notch to his bedpost quickly turns into the ultimate chase to capture the woman of his dreams. With the help of his nosy, but well-meaning sisters Milo tries to tempt Angelica into letting go of the past and give him her heart.

Have you ever been placed in the friend zone? Have you ever had feelings that you have to hide because they don't feel the same? How long will it take before you let go and move on? In the words of Ravaughn..."I'm not your fucking best friend."

He's the type of man that draws a woman in and charming enough to make a woman stay. He's the type of man every woman dreams of yet none really meet. He's they type of man to make all of a woman's troubles in the world disappear. Fulfilling her every need,wanting no one but her, she found it hard to be with him and found it even harder to fall in love again. He's hers no matter what. Violet just can't stay away from Andre'.

"Malika, I'll help you. But you understand that I need something in return don't you?" Malika nodded. "But, I already told you, I don't have anything-," he cut her off, "I want you, Malika. I want what you denied me four years ago. I'll pay off your father's debt but only if you marry me." ----------- She had been hurt...Malika McCaine loved Elijah with all her heart but thanks to a terrible turn of events she calls off their courtship; cutting all traces of their electrifying romance. But now thanks to a massive debt her father has accumulated she has no choice but to contact the man that she abandoned. Elijah Jones grew up in a drug and gang infested neighborhood. After watching his family struggle he vowed to never face the same hardships again. He's now a wealthy business owner. When the woman he once loved suddenly calls on him for help: will he decide to take his revenge? Or will his heart win the war? This is book one in the Wounded Hearts series. Book two coming soon!