At the age of sixteen Lakeisha Moss was abandoned by her mother and left to fend for herself on the streets. Within days she's taken in by Ambrianna. During her stay with Ambrianna, Lakeisha is taught the difference between real women and fake women, the difference between a ho and a house wife. She's taught more than anything to ride-or-die. Angel DeAngelo was raised in the streets by neighbors rather than his own parents. With a father in jail and a mother who prostitutes, he brings the money to the table in the only way that he know hows: slanging. A notoriously feared street thug with respect from almost everyone around the hood. With money, power, and hos, he's got almost everything figured out. He's just missing one thing: a down chick. When the two encounter paths, sparks fly and everything is thrown out of proportion, as Lakeisha defies everything and anything involving, Angel. While Angel wants more than anything to explore what could be between the two of them. As a battle of wills begins, danger from another component stirs up trouble forcing the two to work together to confront it, or be killed.

Jacob Thomas is everything Braelyn has ever wanted in a guy. He's cute, smart, athletic, and funny. But two things are keeping them from being together: the fact that Jake's a white boy, and the fact that he has a girlfriend. But what happens when this love triangle becomes a square, and feelings get hurt? Will Jake and Braelyn finally get together, or are the forces pulling them apart too strong?

Michelle Evans is team captain of the basketball team. She sings, dances, and she's a smart girl. She's popular, but for a good reason. She's also black. Spencer Wright is the captain of the football team: Quarterback. Party boy famous, known as a player. He's white. They have both been hurt before. But despite racial differences and personality issues will love pull through for them this time?

Who was this girl? She had an average body shape, average life, but a not so average way of living day to day. She hoped and begged that one day she'd be able to fall in love with a boy who seen her for her inner beauty. But what happens when she does meet this boy? Will he pressure her, or add momentum in her life? Will she fall? How be manipulated by people around her? Join on this journey of 16 year-old Naya Brown as she faces bullying, love, pressure, and most importantly, temptations. *This story's [some] locations, characters, and names are all fiction. Pictures I own no rights to, they are used to portray characters.*

Kendra is an outgoing cheerleader secretly dating her brother Aaron’s best friend Clay. Everything was perfect until a secret of Clay’s gets exposed and an unplanned pregnancy comes into play.

Tiana Smithson was twenty-three, African American, and she was successful. She had everything she could have ever dreamed, including her own publishing company she inherited from her father. Yet, one thing in Tiana's life simply didn't feel right: she was un-happily engaged to her best friend. But what happens when her childhood friend, and past boyfriend, moves back to New York, from his home in Italy, with intentions of winning Tiana's heart back? Not to mention he's from royal Italian ancestry, and he's also a CIA agent just to add on to this love triangle. Follow Tiana as she makes her way through life's obstacles filled with suspense, surprises, and most of all, love.

Darco Thor is a vicious gang leader running the biggest gang in Valley city. Tori Tucker is a poor 20 year old girl working at her aunt's shop in Valley city and studying to become a teacher. What happens when those two meet and Tori becomes Darco's one and only soft spot?

Maria needs a new start. When she moves to a small country town to start over will the people like her, or will they want to be in her business. Will she find love or will he run away? Will her past catch up with her?

Elizabeth Brooks Sam's restaurant, LA "With love comes happiness and heartache. If it's done right, it'll be worth the entire trauma and the pain. If it's done wrong, it will stay with you forever. "Remember, you can love a fool or let a fool love you, but never let love fool you. You are stronger than you think. You are wiser than you illustrate and you have more passion than your heart is able to handle. Are you listening, Lizzy?" Sara looked at Elizabeth from across the restaurant table after scanning the menu. "Sorry, my ears reject all bullshit. Love isn't real, it's an illusion. Only pathetic losers fall in love, remember that!" she spat, signaling the waiter. Sarah looked at her best friend with sadness and pity in her eyes. Jake Carter CarTel Inc., LA "Jake" Jason called as he spotted his exit from the elevator. "What is it now Jason?" Jake asked not bothering to look over his shoulder. He collected his messages from his secretary and entered into his office. "I need a favor" Jason smiled guilty "When do you not?" He sighed, sitting behind his large desk. He rested his leather briefcase on the ground beside his chair and turned back to his best friend. "What?" "Can I get the rest of the day off?" "Did you finish the Lodge Hotel proposal?" Jake wondered. "That's where the favor comes in. I'll have it for you tomorrow early in the morning but I have to get somewhere..." Jake placed his head in hand and groaned "I should fire you" Jake muttered. "That's the beauty of a partnership, you can't. Plus, you're lucky I'm giving you a heads up instead of just leaving" Jason chuckled, sitting on the front of Jake's desk. Jake leaned back into his chair as he bit down repeatedly on his pen. "I feel so fortunate. Tomorrow, I'm serious Jason. No more fucking a round. I need this done." Jason raised his palms up in defense "you have my word." He promised standing to his feet.