Harlem Westbrook is most respected woman in Harlem, New York. Running the most notorious drug business, along side her older brother, Brooklin, they turned the small business, into a huge trade. They owned all of Harlem and was planning to expand into other parts of New York. At the age of twenty-three, Harlem has done nothing but consume herself in her business, and feels like she doesn't have time for anything else. But someone who is new in her life might change that. All rights reserved to "@mimiluvsyouxoxo" 2018. "Harlem." is under direct ownership of the author. Theft or plagiarism is strongly prohibited, those who commit such crime will face a penalty. For copyright purposes, I do not own any; photos,images, or music that are found throughout this book. Such content has been found via the internet. Cover: @kingsmaria

Playing with fire is bad for those who burn themselves. For the rest of us, it is a very great pleasure. - Anonymous

"I just want you to love me. Why is that so hard? Huh?" (Highest Ranking #5 in General Fiction)

When tragedy strikes Marley's family, the last thing she is looking for is love-until Elijah, her nephew's teacher, shows her it's worth fighting for. ***** 26-year-old Marley Wright's world is flipped upside down when her beloved brother is admitted into rehab and she becomes the primary caregiver for his two teenagers. Little does she know that her nephew's handsome high school teacher, Elijah, is the man who's going to fill her life with unbelievable passion. But when their exes come back with malicious intentions, Marley and Elijah's lives change beyond their wildest imaginations. And when tragedy strikes, will their love withstand the pressure? Content and/or Trigger Warning: mention of substance abuse. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

With a career reaching its peak, Tavi should be the most excited person, but she's not. She's having trouble disciplining Addison, dealing with everyone else's happiness, and maintaining a healthy relationship with her mother. Not only that but it seems that her relationship isn't all what it seems, she knows theirs a thin line between love and respect and she trying to decipher which side of the line her relationship is on.   Misunderstood and misjudged, Trina has always had her fair share of enemies, but one enemy won't stop until Trina screws her head on straight or they blow her head off themselves. Unlike most, Trina could care less. She's trying to give her son the life she's never had while at the same time remaining the same sneaky, conniving, and spiteful person people like to label her as. She's just trying to make it in the cold world by being the coldest, despite who she has to run over to get to the end of the road. ...things will never be the same.

*must read books 1&2 before this* After Shayne was sent to prison Tavi completely moved on with her life, and turned into the women she's supposed to be. Tavi is now engaged and seems happy to the public, but behind closed doors she is trying to help her fiance with his problems to keep her and her daughter safe. Being behind bars hasn't stopped Shayne from running the streets. With the help of Chris he has built an empire and doesn't at all plan on stopping. But now that he's gone everyone turned their backs on him, leaving him in a lonely state of mind.

Tavi Torres is a 16 year old girl living a care free life. She's known for her fiery attitude and beautiful face. When her crush Shayne Livingston one of the biggest drug dealers in Atlanta finally notice her she tries everything to make him want to be with her. But just like any other drug dealer Shayne isnt a fan of relationships. After being used, rejected and thrown to the side by Shayne, Tavi decides to make a change for the better. Once everything starts going good for her she gets hit with unbelievable news and it starts drama like no other. Everywhere she turns is new drama and now it's up to her to live with it, stay focused in school, and grow up all at the same time. But one thing about Tavi is that she's no good girl, she's always on her Worst Behavior! NOTE: some chapters may be private so follow me before you read so you can have access to all chapters.

Growing up in the hood isn't easy . Murders , shootouts , drugs , prostitutes and dope boys are normal . Imagine being sucked in the gritty at just sixteen years old . Cashmere always had it rough with an absent father and drug addict for a mother . Cashmere's older brother Dhaz introduces her to a world of violence by being a stick up kid . Her job is to use her good lucks to finesse the local drug dealers to rob them of their money and drugs but what happens when Dhaz gets locked up leaving Cashmere to take care of herself . Stuck with an mother who could care less about her she takes on the role of an adult . From robbing dopeboys , to popping her pussy for a few dollars Cashmere is trying her best to keep her head up and not let certain choices define her . At twenty years old Riquardo is ready to take over the drug world by storm and sit at his rightful place as head of the Throne . With the rise of his gang GMBAM he manages to take over the hood by knocking off his competition but he gains a weakness when he falls for Cashmere . But Cashmere isn't trying to fall in love , she's just playing the game like she does all the other dope boys preying on him to get what she wants . Will the two become lovers or enemies ? Two can play the game but someone has to lose . Will the greed for money overshadow love ? This a the tale of two young adults who are trying to survive in the low life of New York.

For Shantell she never had it easy growing up. She didn't know who her dad was, her mom left her family for her addiction making her have to grow up fast. Her older brother had to learn to be a man for her, and her younger brother so when she decides to start finding out who she wants to be in life why does he come in and be her perfect distraction? Read, and find out.