Street Ties is a raw and gripping urban romance about Lyric Monroe, an 21-year-old with big dreams trapped in a world that won't let her go. When Zaevion "Zae" Knox, her brother's best friend, returns home from prison, old flames and painful secrets ignite between them. As their forbidden connection grows, Lyric uncovers a devastating family secret that changes everything - Zae isn't just her love, he's more than that. Caught between loyalty, love, and survival, they must navigate the dangerous streets, buried betrayals, and the hard truths that threaten to tear their world apart. In a story of heartbreak and hope, Street Ties asks: Can love really break the cycle, or are some ties too strong to escape?

99.999999% of the characters are black. That's it's. That's the description. Check out the sequel to this book called "How Did You Want It Again?" EDITED: 2021

Mercy Indigo Grey. She's living the hard life. She has no mother, and a father who rapes her every night. Some would call her strong, for still living through it. Others would call her broken. Mercy came from nothing, and her whole life, she's heard that she will never be anything. Will Mercy be able to trust people and become something, or will she always be... Broken? Cover by: BreanaForbes

Gianna doesn't know what to do with her life after high school. In the mist of finding out what she really wants she applies to a mysterious 'volunteering' program in Chicago. Little does she know that her life will completely change the minute she arrives. Maybe the only good thing to come out of the situation is her relationship with the up and coming Chicago rapper, Lil Bibby, but even that might not be such a good idea.

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China's back but she's no longer a prostitute.... Thanks in advance for reading XOXO

Tonight was the night that they had to get everything settled. Nothing was to be messed up. They were prepared to do what they gotta do. If anyone missed out, death was coming to knock on their door. Tonight was the night to attack their next victim. The bad news gang. Everyone knew not to mess with them. On the streets of Louisiana they did what they want and how they want. They are honestly the cruelest group of people in town. They didn't care how poor or unhealthy a person is,they would still attack if they're their prey. Money Kill Was their main sources. Police lie around doing nothing to stop them. No one had no say or death would be on your door step leaving two bullets in your head. "You got everything Jake!" asked the boss. "Yeah we got everything, let's roll out bro" Jake waved off. Getting their mask all six of them ran out the trap house into the van and drove off. Their gun already load up. The hour of 9 pm has just begun. . "Asia get the door for mommy please." called out Asia mother. "okay" Asia responded. 16 year old Asia lives with her very wealthy parents. She's the only child. They had just finish up their dinner. Bedtime it was for them. She walked slowly to the door and opened up. To her surprise there stood six men in mask. She got scared and ran from the door and they invade through the house. "Where's the money?" boss Ricky asked. He held the gun at her temple. ........... Both parents dead, life is now turned upside down. How is Asia gonna make it?

In Hurt Me To Love, Camille experienced heartbreak, abuse and betrayal. No matter what happened she couldn't catch a break. Camille and her husband, Brandon overcame secrets and deceit, now they are in a well deserved happy place in their lives. Will this happiness continue or will a new beginning lead to a tragic end?

Camille thought that her dream came true when she married Brandon Grant. Instead she ended up living a nightmare with a monster. Torn between loving Brandon and and loving herself more. What happens when the person you thought you loved turned out to be the one to hurt you the most. Camille needs to figure out if she can save Brandon or love herself enough to save her own life.

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