"T H U G L I F E = The hate you gave little infants fucks everybody: meaning what you gave us as seeds grows and blows up in your face" Tupac Shukar

In a world ruled by secrets, power, and loyalty, Amelia Gates finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to the cold-hearted heir of a corporate empire. But when betrayal strikes from all sides and she disappears without a trace, the last person anyone expects to search for her is Saint-a feared, ruthless man with a violent past and no room for love. As Amelia is dragged into the brutal underworld of cartels and false saviors, Saint races against time to save the one woman who unknowingly thawed his icy heart. What begins as a rescue mission becomes a war for vengeance, redemption, and a love neither of them were prepared for. Danger is closing in. Lines are crossed. And in a world where trust is a weapon, only one thing is certain: Saint will burn it all to the ground to bring Amelia home.

It's funny the way life works. Sometimes overcoming your challenges results in someone else's blessings. You struggle with bated breath to find yourself, in the ruins...but instead you find another.

Navanni Richardson; 17 years old. From witnessing her father's death to being separated from her mother and sister, she is in misery for years, even after being adopted by Estella White, a policewoman. But when she meets the Alsina's, she soon learns how to love and live again while at the same time, searching for her broken family. ***** Copyright 2015-2017: Vanessa Fizer. All Rights Reserved.

22 year old August Alsina, was the youngest King Pin in New Orleans. He had it made, the cars, the clothes, fancy house, cars, girls, you name it! But he was missing something, someone.. he wanted love, but wasn't sure how to go about things, we all want something but don't understand how exactly we should approach it, he just needed a little push. 21 year old Dasani Douglas had just finished up her 4 years in college, earning her Bachelors in Finance. She was good at math and good with computers, now the only problem she had was trying to see if she wanted to deter towards real estate more or financial planning. I guess she'll get there when she gets there. She was no longer with her high school sweetheart, catching him cheating once was it for her, now she was on some to hell with love, show me the money type shit, we all say that, but you can't stop what the heart wants.. will she chase her heart or focus on her dream? Let's find out on this roller coaster, August and Dasani takes us on, hold on tight, cuz you're in for a ride!

Savannah is just trying to recover from a three year relationship gone wrong all while trying to figure out life as a 22 year old young adult. Landon is a ladies man to an extent, girls flock over him and his lifestyle. Will his sudden appearance in Savannahs life result in anything good?

{Cover made by @sincerely_moe } "When these streets are all you know, it's hard to tell who's a friend or foe.."- August Alsina One broken soul. One shattered mind. Two completely different worlds. Just ask yourself one question... Is love as complicated as you think? *CONTAINS SCENES THAT REQUIRE A MATURE AUDIENCE, PREFERABLY AGES 16+. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK*

Victoria is a eighteen year old senior. She grew up with everything handed to her on a silver platter. Unfortunately, her wealth comes with a price an arranged marriage. What happens when she meets August? A hood man that's completely opposite than her in every way.

"I just wanna feel something. Anything."

19 year old Amber Harrison has been dating her abusive boyfriend Jonathan for 3 years. She refuses to leave only cause he might kill her. But all that changed when she meets the biggest kingpin in New Orleans.