Nia is a strong, resilient teenage girl growing up in Harlem, forced to take on adult responsibilities early by caring for her siblings while her mother struggles to provide stability. She balances school, home life, and the emotional weight of a difficult decision after facing a teen pregnancy, choosing survival over everything else. Despite the pressure, she keeps pushing forward, putting her family first and ignoring her own needs. One day, during her usual rush through life, she unexpectedly meets Malik-a calm, observant young man who sees her in a way no one else has. Their brief encounter leaves a lasting impression, hinting that he may be the turning point that changes her life forever.

Soul Maurielle is quiet, introverted and to herself. She's been spoiled her whole life and has had everything handed to her, whether it was from her father, a respected drug kingpin who passed when she was 18, or her twin brother Shilo who followed in the footsteps of his father. Soul isn't new to the 'street life' she hates it and all that it brings. That life did nothing but take from her family. Her brother on the other hand loved the fast life and the quick money that came with, so he followed in the footsteps of their father bringing drama to her door when and wherever. Trap has never been one for many words, he allowed his actions to speak through all that he did. And boy did his actions speak. Trap is a popular loner, so many have been around him but not many knows who he his. Even those closest to Trap barely get more than 5 words from him at a time. He handles his business and goes about his day. Trap is deep in the life, had been since he was 15. Virgil, the father figure Trap never had, was the man who took him in and introduced him to the life. His mom had been struggling with bills, his sister, who was on her school cheer team, had no way to get her gear and he had one option. Turn to the streets, one of his boys had been bragging about the fast money he was getting and Trap needed that, his boy introduced him to Virgil and it was off from there. The 2 are one and the same, both quiet, reserved and to themselves. But Soul isn't looking for love, let alone a man that's in the same life she lost her dad to. She hates the life and everything that comes with it, so why can't she just leave this man alone? Book 1 Started: February 12, 2026 Finished...

Soreya Vale moved to New York City to build a new life and turn her beauty dreams into reality. Focused on opening her own boutique, she never expected to cross paths with Kaine Valentino - the city's most feared and powerful drug lord. Cold, untouchable, and dangerous, Kaine was never supposed to fall for someone like Soreya. But their connection quickly turns intense, pulling her into a world of money, obsession, violence, and secrets. As Soreya's business begins to rise, loving Kaine could destroy everything she worked for - and possibly cost her life. In New York, power is dangerous. But love? Love is deadly.

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"𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗶 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲 & 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱" @𝗚𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼 🍾

Ines Saka, the gorgeous sister of professional football player Bukayo Saka, attends a football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. As she sits in the stands, Stefon Diggs, another professional footballer, can't help but notice her on the big screen. From the moment he lays eyes on her, Stefon is instantly drawn to Ines, captivated by her beauty and grace. As the game goes on, his eyes keep wandering back to her, watching her every move with a mixture of admiration and curiosity. started 4/4/23 finished --1/19/25

" 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤" 𝐁𝐲 𝐊𝟒𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐘