To the elite clients of his corporate empire, Xavier Lucas is a ruthless, brilliant businessman. To the criminal underworld, he is an untouchable assassin who never misses a mark. But at home, his marriage to Raquel- a woman with some fire behind her , a hairstylist who doesn't care for her family anymore. When they hire Karmen Simmons, a brilliant nursing student, to care for their daughter, the thin line that Xavier was trying to save shatters . Karmen knows how the human body works, how it breaks, and exactly how to mend Xavier's fractured soul. What starts as late-night temptation quickly spirals into a lethal obsession. When Xavier pushes Raquel with a divorce to openly claim Karmen, he thinks he can control the fallout. But Raquel didn't build her life up just for him to take it all away. As a vicious custody battle begins, a dangerous collision course is set: a hitman who wants out, a nursing student with her own survival instincts, and a wife who would rather see him dead than replaced.

Nyla Monroe Brooks was just a girl from Clayton County with a dream and a talent for hair. Nasir Vaughn was Harlem's biggest rap star. Their worlds were never supposed to collide. But when sparks fly between the soft-spoken salon owner and the dangerously protective rapper, love grows faster than either of them expected. Fame. Drama. Jealous enemies. And a baby girl that changes everything. Through it all, one thing becomes clear...

"𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫." Psalm's name exuded power and wealth in the bustling, rich city of Boston. A ruthless and notorious Mafia leader climbing his way to success through a ladder of illicit organized crimes. In the midst of his triumph he loses his best friend, also the best hitman in his circle. With vengeance on his mind, Psalm begins to hunt for an individual skilled enough to accompany him on a mission like none other. The only problem, his newly hired hit man isn't just any man, but instead a WOMAN. With his doubts, he knew trusting her wouldn't be easy, but falling in love with her was something he never anticipated. Vera didn't plan to be Psalm's cup of tea, she only planned to do her job. When accepting an offer as Psalm's protecter puts her in an unpredictable position, she's pushed to indulge, diving deep into his world and the dark past that the he carries with him. Yet never expecting that would also come with falling madly in love with him. From enemies to lovers, they turn one another world's upside down. Mixing the complexities of murder, drugs, greed and deceit into their twisted yet compelling love story. When their Mafia ties come in between their feelings, the limits they'll go to prove their loyalty is tested. Not only to each other, but to the Loyal Oath of OMERTÀ.

Aurora Fletcher thought she had seen it all. As a psychiatric nurse, she's spent years helping people navigate trauma, addiction, grief, and the darkest moments of their lives. Then David Blackwell is admitted to her unit under a fake name. A man haunted by nightmares he refuses to talk about and a past he can't escape. Aurora knows he's hiding something. What she doesn't know is that David Blackwell is one of the most powerful and feared men in the city-and four years ago, he lost everything when his three-year-old daughter, Dove, was killed. Now he's left carrying a grief that never healed, memories that won't let him sleep, and a guilt he can't outrun. The closer Aurora gets to him, the harder it becomes to ignore the man beneath the reputation. But David has enemies. Aurora has boundaries. And some secrets are dangerous enough to destroy them both. He was supposed to be her patient. She was never supposed to become his reason to keep living.

I almost fell in love with you After the club last night And you told me don't spend too much Girl, take your own advice Girl, don't act like you changed When we both know you can't And I know you love me 'Cause I think you're lovely

"Why do we keep going in circles?" Myeshia isn't a good girl - she's a lost one. Tired of being broke, tired of being disappointed, tired of loving people who never choose her. Renz is everything she should stay away from - street, cold, and toxic as hell. He doesn't know how to love right. He doesn't know how to love at all. He's the type to protect you, then hurt you. The type to reel you in, then play you. The type to show up when it matters, but disappear when it gets real. What starts as tension turns into something complicated. What feels like love turns into something messy and dangerous. Street loyalty, dirty money, and emotions nobody knows how to handle. Once a lost girl falls for someone like Renz... nothing stays the same.

Cynthia's life came crashing down when her husband tragically passed away, it was hard for her to continue life without him but she had to make it through. Seven years later when Cynthia has car troubles she meets a stranger she never expected to fall for.

Take a walk with one of the most feared drug dealers to ever roam the streets of New York: David Brewster. His father was out of the picture and his mother cared for him and his brother the best she could until David stepped up. People see him as cold and heartless but he meets one girl that sees him in a different light. Copyright © 2018 Publisher: ShardaeWrites I do not own any of the pictures used in this publication

" I heard about guys like you ? But I hate to break it to you baby this won't end how you think it will ." Yamaria said confidently eyeing the man in front of her " you think I'm doing this for sport ? Yea you have me mistaken ma but you peaked my interest so wassup ?" Getting straight to his point he wasn't the type of man to bullshit anyways .. " Carmelo you got plenty girls would happily let you mind fuck them I'm not her tho ." Yamaria said dismissively Was she attracted to the man of course but she knew better than to think a man like Carmelo would be anything aside from a good time .. " you're scared ." " bullshit I ain't be been scare for shit since my parents died ." Yamaria spat defensively " prove it .. one date you not feeling it I won't even look ya way again :" "one date carmelo .." What happens when yamaria ahmed and melo sands meet in passing accidentally .. It was like a force of its own when the two locked eyes .. maybe it was the way her caramel tatted skin illuminated in the summer night .. or maybe it was his chocolate skin and strong build and dangerous smile .. Carmelo was everything your mother told you to stay away from .. but for that matter so was yamaria .. she had a hard exterior from her being conditioned to survive in this cold world .. That and the life lessons given to her by her older brother turned guardian, yusef .. yuself Ahmed really came from nothing but he had no choice but to make something shake when they lost their parents in a tragic car crash leaving the two orphans .. In yusefs mind no one was good enough for his mari and he would continue to bully and wed out the weak niggas who claimed they wanted her, on her behalf until a nigga was bold enough to go toe to toe with him about her .. And what if yusef finally met his match ? How will everything unfold when yusef feels he's losing the last of the family he has ? Find out in Riot ...

He was supposed to be getting married. She was never supposed to matter. Kyomi Simmons wasn't looking for love-just peace. After rebuilding herself from a toxic past, she finally found stability in her routine, her business, and her growth. Then she met him. Once by chance. Twice by coincidence. And the third time? On an island where he was celebrating his last days as a single man. Asaan Carter had everything planned-his career, his future, his fiancée. Until one unexpected connection made him question everything he thought he wanted. What happens when the woman you're about to marry offers you a hall pass... And the only person you can see yourself using it on is someone you were never supposed to want? No strings. No expectations. And one rule: What happens in Jamaica stays in Jamaica. But some choices don't come without consequences... And some connections don't stay where you leave them.