At age 12, Maliah's twin brother Malik drowned. Eight years later, she's still coping with the trauma of her loss. Though she visits their favorite beach for fond memories, she is yet to enter the water. When a familiar stranger offers to help combat her fear, Maliah's life takes a turn. Learning to live again might just be more than what she hoped for. *Copyright 2018 by Sheri Mello* No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without express written permission of the author. This book is for your enjoyment only. It may not be re-printed, sold or given away to other people. The story in this book is the property of the author. No one, except the owner of this property, may reproduce, copy or publish in any medium any individual story or part of this novel without the expressed permission of the author of this work.

HEY YOU.. YES YOU! I know you want to read me you might as well what better you have to do. IF YOU DO READ • • • • Find out the the struggles these adults face and drama that break friendships and relationships.

***2018 Wattys "Heartbreakers" Award" ***A Wattpad Featured Story*** For the Forbidden Love Anthology #FLA2018 contest. When Joy Richards finds a video of her husband having sex with another woman she is devastated. While trying to decide how to proceed with her marriage, she realizes how important keeping her family together is, and decides to stay. After agreeing to a night out with her best friend, an innocent evening turns into so much more. They say that two wrongs don't make a right, but Joy believes getting even is the only way she can move forward. Word Count: 1996 Contest Prompt 10: Someone hires a stripper

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!

August finds himself in a random vets office in a panic desperate to get help for precious dog Drizzy. When he runs into the beautiful and smart mouthed Arian. Little does he know that Arian isn't looking for love or lust she's been hurt in the past. Can August convince the sassy Arian that they have what it takes to have a forever kind of love? Or will a surprise visit from August's past get in the way? ?THIS BOOK DOES have sexually explicit material and language this is a warning ⚠️ this book is not for children?

Treasure Lloyd is a twenty-eight year old business mogul and entrepreneur residing in Philadelphia. Instead of working for her father like her twenty-four year old brother Manner, Treasure took the high road on her own with her line up of businesses. From boutiques to manufacturing companies and promotions. She does it all. Including, having to take on father's business when he becomes ill. Having to slow her own business down, she finds herself running both companies and meeting Carter. Carter Owens is a twenty-nine year old club owner residing in Philadelphia as well. Not growing up with as much privilege as Treasure, Carter went through a world of struggles to become as successful as he is now. He watched his father struggle and knew that he had to do better for himself. Usually when he meets someone like Treasure, he has a certain attitude towards them. However, something about Treasure keeps him interested. It's just something about her. Take a journey with Treasure and Carter as two different worlds collide. This is an Urban-Fiction, Secure the Bag.

"All that I am is all that you see You don't need nobody else, and you're putting this all on me, forgive me" ○●○ In which a hardcore girl from Baltimore collides with the popular basketball player in Readings. completed: 5/2/18.

"Why do you love me? I'm fat" I said as I looked down at my feet. "Princess there's a difference between fat and thick" he said as he grabbed a hand full of my ass. --------------------- Diamond Ryder is a 17 year old curvy girl. Her past is so messed up that she doesn't consider herself beautiful. She can't even look in the mirror anymore. She has no friends at school and her bestfriend is her mom. Sam Greene is the school's bad boy. Girls chase after him but, he doesn't really pay attention to them. Diamond ran into Sam's life, literally. When they come across each other what will happen? Will Diamond let her guard down and love again? ------------------ ⚠️Under major editing⚠️ ------ Jay112098 "I really enjoy your story for the curvy, it's a nice escape from reality. I live in a small racist town where I get bullied and when I read your book it gives me a peace of mind that not all white people are racist" Tayjay207 "My favorite book" Amii_xo13 "I love this book" XWeirdSnackx "Its like my life depends on it" Zoeneluise "Its weird because I can relate to this" MochaBousso "I just LOVE THIS STORY❤ definitely going to my reading list" Kuwonubeans "I love this booookkk❤" Karentina23 "Gosh I love this book❤" User75473053 "I'm in love with this book❤❤❤"

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"Hi!" I smile up at him. He's a lot taller than I expected, especially compared to my 5'4 height. "Hello?" He responds, raising an eyebrow. "I just... um... noticed you were in history with me and was wondering what's your name." I respond, slightly confused by his cold tone. "I'm Hakeem." He says simply. So he's not even going to ask for my name? Who does he think he is? He should be honored to know my name. I think to myself jokingly. "Don't you want to know my name?" I ask, raising an eyebrow in confusion. "Nope." * Roxanne Williams has everything a 17 year old girl could want: Two loving parents. A ride or die best friend. A position at the top of her school's social chain. When her math grade starts to sink, she's forced to learn that her bubbly charm isn't going to solve all her problems. Her math teacher takes notice and assigns her one of his best students as a tutor. She meets Hakeem Rashford: a smart, attractive, but intimidatingly serious guy. His mysterious persona draws her in even though he makes it clear to her that he's not interested. She doesn't know why he seems to have a burning hatred for her and everyone else at their school; but, she wants to find out. What he doesn't know is: when Roxanne wants something, she gets it. Highest Rank: #1 in blackgirlmagic ---------------- Thanks so much to @ChasingMadness24 for the amazing cover!