Ameri Jones is new to Chicago, she wanted a change and a change is what she got. Wanting to expand her business in hair, Chicago was a great move...but when someone takes an interest in her things change even more. Chance Smith, a retired gang leader who is now walking a clean life...trying to put his certificate in barbering to use, he books a suite. When the mystery woman in the next room catches his attention he realize he met his match.

Liyah ain't the type to be seen-she the type to see everything. Thick, smart, and quick-witted, she stay in her own lane at Reminence High. While the other girls chasin' clout and cheer captain titles, she tryna graduate, stack her scholarships, and get the hell up out the hood. But that don't mean she blind. She been peepin' Devin Jackson since freshman year-football, basketball, and wrestling captain with a smile that make her knees weak and dimples that could end arguments. Problem is, Devin's surrounded by all the girls she ain't: loud, flashy, and fine in all the basic ways. What Liyah don't know is... Devin tired of all that. He want real. And real been sittin' two rows behind him in Algebra the whole time. Includes spicy 18+ scenes, emotional rollercoasters, and real talk only.

1. No kissing 2. No holding hands 3. No PDA 4. No cuddling 5. No phone calls 6. Only texting is allowed 7. No discussing the contract in public or with other people 8. No dates 9. No sleeping in the same bed! 10. Always use protection! "What am I looking at?" Damien asks me, lifting both brows. I give him a smug smile, folding my arms in front of my chest, crossing one leg over the other underneath the table. "It's a contract. In order for us to continue hooking up while living under the same roof without your sister finding out, we need to lay down some rules." Brandy McCoy is a your average woman in her early twenties attending college and working a part time job, living a normal life but when her boyfriend of three years breaks up with her, she packs up and leaves his apartment. A childhood friend offered her shelter until Brandy gets her own place. Her roommate's brother is moving in as well after getting released from prison for a crime he committed years ago as a teenager. At first, Brandy keeps her distance from the bad boy but after a drunk one night stand, she sleeps with him again. Ever since then she's been craving more of him but doesn't want his sister to know what's going on between the walls so to keep their friends with benefits under control she comes up with a contract but as time goes on with them two spending more and more time hooking up, they both seems to keep breaking the rules.

Nayeli is a 30-year-old single mother raising her spirited 7-year-old son, in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. After enduring heartbreak from failed relationships, including the painful fallout with her son's father, Nayeli has sworn off the idea of romance. Instead, she pours herself into her career and focuses on being the best mom she can be. But life has a way of shifting even the most carefully laid plans. When news spreads that a mutual friend from Nayeli's close-knit circle has tragically passed away, old bonds are rekindled. Among those returning to town for the memorial is Shai Smith, a 36-year-old successful sports trainer who has spent years traveling for his career. Nayeli and Shai have known each other for over a decade, always sharing playful banter and harmless flirtation. They've laughed off their chemistry as nothing more than jokes - two people who were never in the right place at the right time. In the wake of loss, Shai stays in town longer than planned, reconnecting with old friends and reflecting on the fragility of life. As he and Nayeli cross paths more often, their once lighthearted interactions deepen. Despite the spark between them, both Shai and Nayeli carry the weight of past heartbreak. Shai's last relationship left him wary of trust, and Nayeli is terrified of exposing her son to a love that might not last. But as the days pass, their connection becomes undeniable. Through laughter, tears, and the lessons of loss, Nayeli and Shai learn that healing isn't about forgetting the past, but finding the courage to embrace what's ahead. In the echoes of shared memories they discover that sometimes, love doesn't come when you're searching for it.

Book Cover Credit- @badbitty10 Book one to the Romano's Crime Organization Series. (18+) In which a rookie detective, Diamond Lee, ends up in the wrong location at the wrong time and is captured by one of Don Romano, the most powerful and merciless don according to the other seven Sicilian-American criminal familia(s), associates. She is brought to Don Romano by his associate, but things swiftly devolve as he attempts to protect her from the men of several crime organizations who are seeking to harm her. For Detective Lee, the reason remains unsolved to why he spared her life. Their difficult bond begins to shift as Mister Romano desired more than just information from her, resulting in a tangled love affair. His regret intensifies as he learns she is beginning to affect his emotions and his way of working in crime. --- "I kill those who deserve to be killed, doll," ---

After years of friendship turns sour, Flora Key has held a hatred for Knox Pierce since high school. But with a new job and a new neighbor across from her apartment pushing him right back into her life, can she continue to avoid him the way she wants to? And if not, can she at least hold onto the hatred she has for him?

How Do You Want It Sequel. The rabbit hole goes deeper... *I DO NOT OWN COPYRIGHTS TO THE BOOK COVER OR ANY IMAGES SHOWN THROUGHOUT THE STORY*

Ever wanted to know what happens when a cold blooded female meets a cold blooded man? In this case 24 year old Asia meets 26 year old Carter Mitchell better yet known by is street name O2. Both raised in the hood but chose different paths. But what happens when they paths finally meet.? With their I don't give a fuck attitudes Asia finds herself falling for him but nothing good can come from it!

"What was no strings attached got tangled when, fun stopped being fun, and feeling tried to finagle in we had that independent love, you tried to bring a label in" He was the love of her life, she was the Mistress. Cover by @tanontales - also go read her stories! ❤ The book stops at Sequel - Chapter 9, not sure if you want to continue reading it.