2020.

"WELCOME 2 BATON ROUGE" FIRST BOOK OF THE THUGGIN IT & LOVIN IT SERIES

Jordan Terrell is tied to the Stonehall County Library by an emotional tether that she can't for the life of her break. Dominic Richards, however, is being forced into the library every day, a punishment for a bout of bad exam results. As the two's lives suddenly collide and they slowly become aquatinted with each other, uncovering dark truths and shameful secrets along the way. __ First posted 01/05/16 Completed 09/10/16

Santana Harris has had her fair share of relationships. She is 25 and trying so hard not to be the bitter friend but love has bit her in the ass too many times. She isn't trying to give anyone the time of day because once she begins to fall, they always let her land flat on her ass. One drunk night she texts the first ten people in her phone confessions. She soon regrets this decision when the person she least expects to text back does. Easton Brewster is a single father that is trying to balance his barber shop along with newfound fatherhood. It's a lot harder than he thought it would be but he stepped up to the plate without hesitation once his baby mother, Raegan started moving funny. When he receives one of the texts, he begins to look at Santana in a whole new light. Ultimately changing the dynamic of their relationship.

Iris wasn't used to much, she was just a hardworking woman with no past, present, or future. She had no life and found a man that could upgrade her, but the way they meet is far from the usual. She had her doubts, as did he but the two build an empire.

"I know I should've talked to you about it but I-" I started but stopped, looking down at my feet again. I had no excuse. The only thing on my mind was graduating, I never put his feelings into perspective. "Dominic, I'm sorry. I was being selfish and only thinking of myself but baby, I promise if you give me another chance.." I trailed off, breathing heavily. "..if you give us another chance, I'll never do it again. I promise." I tried to grab his face but he roughly pulled away from me. "Don't touch me." He spoke sternly, breaking me even more. "Look.." He trailed off, looking away again. "Me and you..we're done." He spoke, finally looking down at me. "Dominic." I pleaded. "Don't say that. Please." "Na', this shit is over, T." He went on and I began to sob.

"It's all fun and games, until someone gets hurt." - L.R. Meet Lauren and Rakim. Friends that grew up with one another since they were toddlers. Because she grew up with him, Lauren thought she had her best friend all figured out. Well, what happens when they get into a relationship? That best friend she knew back then isn't the same best friend now. Completed in 2015.

After living a lie for fourteen years and getting adjusted to the new life and family, Jelani is a grown man and getting through his life better than expected. But what happens when he gets handed a power greater than can he can handle?

Khari Valentine is a basketball player from New Orleans, Louisiana who seems to be very rough around the edges. His move to Washington, DC to play college ball for Georgetown University is less than smooth. He meets a very well rounded young lady in Malia King. She's smart, beautiful, spiritual, and patient. Can they build a friendship or would the two think that they have nothing in common?

❝YOU AS REAL AS THEY COME, BUT YOU WOULD RATHER BE ON THEM DRUGS.❞ 2/1/20 - 1/28/21.