When Ayanna is forced into a job working for her parents' trusted college friend, she expects structure-not the quiet pull of a man who sees her more clearly than anyone ever has. Langston, a forty-three-year-old record label owner and divorcé, lives by rules that don't allow desire, especially not for his employee or the daughter of people he respects. As long hours and industry chaos draw them closer, attraction turns into something dangerous neither of them is willing to name. With her parents tightening their grip and her dreams of an artistic life slipping further away, Ayanna must choose between approval and authenticity. For Langston, loving her could cost him his reputation, his principles, and the one line he's sworn never to cross.

"I told you about looking down when you being talked to mama." Kaiser spoke more softly than before. In the small time he been around Serenity, he noticed how shy she was. She was so avoidant but alluring. He was interested in her. Seeing how well she was with the kids was just a plus. "Why?" She sighed in frustration before signing. She knew if she started talking she would make a fool of herself. "Why what?" He signed back. "Why do you care? You don't know me." "Not everyone has it out for you. I just wanna know you," Kaiser frowned. He didn't understand why she was so isolated but he wanted to know. She was worth knowing.

And I hate that you don't think I belong to you.

Love was just a four-letter word Misused to entrust the heart of followers But it never meant a damn thing to me Until you came so unexpectedly

Amira thought coming back to Chicago meant slipping right back into old routines, including Drexton, the childhood friend who grew into her favorite problem. One summer. Two blocks. Too much tension to ignore.

Young April was a junior in college , one run in with a celebrity on her birthday night could change her whole life.

Milani is in her senior year of high school living it up to its fullest, she's young and full of life enjoying life with her girls. She keeps to herself despite being apart of large crowds in school and minds her business for the most part. She likes partying, she doesn't mind drinking or smoking she's young and enjoying her youngest years before life starts and she goes off to college. 20 year old Ascyris is antisocial, to himself and never one for too many words if he isn't with his family. Ascyris attends the illustrious Morehouse college where he plays as the starting quarterback for the team. His sole focus is football and the relationship he's currently in. He loves his woman, they'd been together for years, despite the lying and cheating he did love and care for the woman. But what happens when Ascyris's sister starts bringing around Milani more often than she did before? His relationship is put to the test as he makes strong attempts to keep away from the woman. The attraction between them are undeniable, will they explore that connection or leave it as is. A connection based on attraction.

To be her daddy's daughter.

Fate or destiny : Something that was meant to be. Klarity, a fiercely independent and multitalented 27-year-old Black woman, was living a busy yet fulfilling life as a gynecologist, chef, boxer, gardener, and devoted bookworm. With dreams of unwinding during a camping trip with her friends, she had no idea fate had other plans. A sudden storm sweeps her into chaos, and a fatal fall seems to end her story-until she awakens in a world ripped straight from the pages of her favorite fantasy novel,Beast World Diary: Volume one; Only the beginning In this untamed land where men and beasts are one, Klarity discovers she's part of a society where females are rare and fiercely sought after. With little knowledge of her whereabouts but sharp memories of the novel's intricate rules, Klarity realizes her survival hinges on finding mates-strong and capable men who can protect her from the ferals, savage males who abduct and force females into unwanted unions. But Klarity isn't just a damsel in need of saving. Armed with her intelligence, resilience, and skills from her past life, she's determined to rewrite the rules of this savage world. From surviving brutal winters and mastering the art of cooking with scarce resources to teaching others self-defense and fostering real connections with her mates, Klarity is on a mission to thrive, not just survive. She begins assembling a group of powerful, high-ranking males, not just for protection but as partners who respect her goals. Together, they navigate this perilous new reality, building bonds forged in trust, love, and mutual ambition. Along the way, Klarity faces rivals who envy her strength, ferals who threaten her freedom, and her own yearning for the life she left behind. Klarity isn't just surviving-she's transforming the beast world itself. Can she carve out a life of love, power, and purpose, or will this savage realm consume her? Started : Dec,1,2024

Solei came to college to get her degree, not lose herself in a man she couldn't have. Books, grades, and minding her business - that was the plan. Until she started slipping in her hardest class and ended up needing extra help from one person she should've stayed far away from. Basim Hart is everything she should avoid - intelligent, composed, and carrying an energy that makes people pay attention without him saying a word. One tutoring session turns into something neither of them can ignore, and suddenly Solei is caught between what's right and what feels too real to walk away from. But there's more to Professor Hart than the campus knows... and Solei starts to feel it long before she understands it. His past. His power. His secrets. All of it shadows the connection growing between them. As lines blur and temptation rises, Solei realizes she might be stepping into something deeper than a forbidden love and lesson - something that could change everything she thought she knew about him... and herself. A quiet girl. A complicated man. A love neither one of them saw coming. Secrets, tension, and danger - but you won't know how deep it goes until you turn the page. 🥇In literature 1/1/26 🥈 In Double Life 12/30/25 🥉Urban Novel 12/30/25