"We build sandcastles in the Serengeti, Don't you remember me? You splashed my face with Nile water, Daughter of Diaspora, You named me, Claimed me, Do you remember me?..." -Jill Scott

Detective Janet Jackson, one of the best in the L.A.P.D was a stubborn, difficult, and down right cold hearted woman who wanted things done her way or no way. With a horrible past, feeling guilt at the death of her partner. She works alone, and when she does, she is at her best. Onika Maraj is a small town girl, who just barely moved to Los Angeles, already getting herself into trouble when witnessing a murder one night while walking home from the diner she works at Now both of these worlds collide when Janet has to protect Nicki with her life in order to testify against the man responsible, but with his connections and his reputation, he will do anything and stop at nothing to get rid of her. Can Nicki live to see the court Date and soften Janet's shattered heart? Or will this mad man have his way? Find out in Shattered.

Janet has always been one to put on a brave face and use her name for weight but little did she know- she was about to meet her match... And then some. Completed 08.12.19

From strangers to soulmates, their love story was never planned-it unfolded naturally, like destiny on autopilot. They started as friends, no pressure, no expectations... just two hearts slowly learning each other's rhythm. What began as casual turned cosmic, pulling them into a bond so deep, not even time could shake it. Years later, they're building a life with beautiful children and a love that's still unbreakable. This wasn't a fairytale. It was real. Messy. Magical. And worth every moment.

Pop icon, Janet Jackson, had been having trouble balancing a distraught marriage, parenthood, and being a performer. Of course, this was before Grace came into the picture.