Nayeli is a 30-year-old single mother raising her spirited 7-year-old son, in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. After enduring heartbreak from failed relationships, including the painful fallout with her son's father, Nayeli has sworn off the idea of romance. Instead, she pours herself into her career and focuses on being the best mom she can be. But life has a way of shifting even the most carefully laid plans. When news spreads that a mutual friend from Nayeli's close-knit circle has tragically passed away, old bonds are rekindled. Among those returning to town for the memorial is Shai Smith, a 36-year-old successful sports trainer who has spent years traveling for his career. Nayeli and Shai have known each other for over a decade, always sharing playful banter and harmless flirtation. They've laughed off their chemistry as nothing more than jokes - two people who were never in the right place at the right time. In the wake of loss, Shai stays in town longer than planned, reconnecting with old friends and reflecting on the fragility of life. As he and Nayeli cross paths more often, their once lighthearted interactions deepen. Despite the spark between them, both Shai and Nayeli carry the weight of past heartbreak. Shai's last relationship left him wary of trust, and Nayeli is terrified of exposing her son to a love that might not last. But as the days pass, their connection becomes undeniable. Through laughter, tears, and the lessons of loss, Nayeli and Shai learn that healing isn't about forgetting the past, but finding the courage to embrace what's ahead. In the echoes of shared memories they discover that sometimes, love doesn't come when you're searching for it.

When southern sweet tea mixes with northern Hennessy, straight. **** Ryan-Mae, use to be the sweetest girl until she fell into the hands of New York's finest Kadeem Cahir Gibson. Giving her something she'd never experienced before.

I can't lose , when I'm with you ❤️💤

Everyone knew who he was and they all feared him. Except her. He had finally met his match in more ways that one.

First time we fucked, we ain't really plan it.. But now I'll be making love to you through him...

"Once a girl gets familiar with being on her own, it's hard for her to be emotionally connected to anyone. She's not trying to go back to the girl she used to be." ⚠️This book contains sexual content and explicit language

A captivating love story for the ages! ⚠️ Mature Content!

Sentiment (noun) sen·​ti·​ment ˈsen-tə-mənt : an attitude, thought, or judgment prompted by feeling. "You just don't look....safe." Essence said while sipping her drink. "Naw, I only ain't safe for the niggas that hate me." "But for you, I'll be real cautious..."

COMPLETED 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲... 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓫𝓮 𝓪 𝓱𝓲𝓰𝓱 𝓫𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼

Previously Titled 'Paradise'. For her entire life, Paradise Hamilton has had no say in her own personal affairs. From a child she had grown up under the strict rules of her Caribbean parents. But when the day finally arrived for her to wed a complete stranger, she could not be less prepared. Join her and her husband on their journey of a mere money alliance prospering into so much more. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ HIGHEST RANKINGS THUS FAR: #1 in DrugCartel (09/23/20) #1 in Caribbean (11/07/20) #16 in UrbanRomance (11/24/20) #10 in Thugs (12/19/20) #9 in ATL (12/19/20) #1 in Jamaica (01/06/21) #2 in Thugs (05/16/21)