"Hold me down" verb - the act of having someone's back, or watching out for a person(s) safety "I love you Dre." "Baby girl, You know what your getting yourself into?" "Yes... But I'm not afraid anymore. Not as long as I got you and you got me." "Through thick and thin?" "Through thick and thin." Andre Charles, known as Dre is street smart and book smart. He had everything handed to him because of his wealthy parents lifestyle... That is until a dramatic event left Dre on his own. With no other choice, Dre chose the fast life. Now, Dre is a huge upcoming King Pin and nothing will stop him. That is until, Camielle Santiago re enters Dre's life at the worst possible time. She has convinced herself into "Holding Dre down" But what exactly does that mean? There will be betrayal, lies and even... death. Everyone will be tested, to extents they never thought existed.

The only thing that could keep a smile on Alexis face was her bestfriend Jody A.K.A the biggest hustler on the block. Alexis and Jody had knew each other since they were in the 2nd grade. So growing up together made them even closer. Out of all Alexis friends Jody was the only one who knew her like the back of his hand. That's why he always kept a smile on her face. But one day that smile is taken away when Jody is sentenced 6 years in prison..... When he gets out what will happen? Will the friendship reconnect?

Mercedes Hamilton, 22 year old and top thief. After getting out of prison to change her ways, she meets Romeo at her house party. Romeo Hunter, 24 year old and owner of the hottest nightclub in town. When meeting Mercedes, he instantly gets attracted to her. As the two click, their relationships begin to grow. When an old friend comes back, he begins to fall for her. Does she let him or do they Hold each other Down?

Essence Johnson is back out into the real world as bad as ever. With her baby boy Domani and her son's father and husband, Damian by her side, she's on top. After holding her man down by taking a 2 year bid, at the age of 23, she is able to relax and finally live the care free life, while her husband holds her down this time around. Damian has vowed to give her everything she's ever asked for without her having to lift a finger. The money is good in the club business, but what happens when it's shut down for a shooting investigation? Ain't no easy money, like drug money. Damian strays back into his old ways, but will Essence approve? She wanted the best for her family, and drug dealing was not apart of that equation. "I want you to hold me down, but if it means selling drugs, I don't want it" Essence has held Damian down for the last 2 years, but will he be able to do the same for her, while staying out of both prison and a graveyard? Book 2 of 3. Copyright2015 VANESSA WRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Aniyah Smith, didn't live the most beautiful life. Her mother died when she was 14 in a car crash. She was repeatedly abused by her father years after. At the age of 16, She then decided to run away and live with her aunt in Georgia. There she met the person who she thought she was going to spend the rest of her life with. That changed with one bullet. She then changed her perspective on love. She planned on not being in a relationship for a LONGG while . Will someone enter her life and change that?

I'm Daya. I'm 17, 5'5", slim, and I'm a real baddie. My mom just lost her job so now we have to go live with my grandmother. That means a new school and basically starting my new life. My dad been out of the picture for about 16 years so it's just me, my mom, and my lil sister, Kaya. I don't look for drama. It always find me. I'm Tes. I'm 18, 6'3", and I hustle. I grind cause I don't want see my momma struggle. She did her best raising 3 kids with no man behind her and she deserve the best. I'm trynna give it to her. I'm not a player but I know how to play the game if that make sense. Daya and Tes are two opposite yet similar people. When they cross paths, a spark ignites but can it stay lit for them. They go through ups, downs, flips, and turns but is it possible for thugs to really love?

"This was suppose to be easy, nobody was suppose to get hurt". Twenty year old Ivory Santana was what most people would call friendly and caring. She'd be the person you'd least expect to have a father running one of the biggest drug trafficking industry's in America. Ivory has went through great measures keeping that part of her life private while attending college at NYU, that is until she's taken. Twenty two year old Jade and his older brother Ohaji are 2 completely different types of people that you wouldn't expect to even associate with each other if they weren't related. With dreams of one day being as legendary as their father once was. The two brothers were given the task of kidnapping their boss, big Al's enemy's daughter until he agrees to compromise. Sounds simple enough right? WRONG. What happens when Ivory teams up with the brothers and this turns into a cat and mouse game between bonds and blood?