Book One of the FAME Trilogy Raya. Michael. Symone. Ray, Mikey, and Mo. No matter which way you put it, you couldn't say one name without mentioning the other two. Those three names together formed the R&B trio that became a soundtrack to a generation. Trinity. Once young teenage girls, they were now grown women, who had lived a life others would have only dreamed of. They stood side by side on stages all around the world, entertaining tens to thousands of people each night. They faced the drama, the love, and the hate their lifestyle could bring. And now, three years after their final concert, they were all in different places in their lives. But as much as things were different, their status and mark on the industry would never change. They would always be one out of three pieces to a perfect puzzle, watched by the eyes of many, envied, and desired. Enter the world of Trinity, and see Symone, Raya, and Michael for who they really are, behind all of the fame and flashing lights.

"the moments that we spend together should last forever ."

"You just gotta trust me baby." *** Lourdes Brown has been hurt, badly. Instead of fully healing from her trauma, she turns to drowning her sorrows in work and school. She refuses to let herself get hurt again and has made a vow to not entertain the idea of a relationship until she has graduated from college and secured her dream job. Rashir Martin is a basketball prodigy and on the road to being drafted into the NBA. Being an attractive basketball player comes with its perks including parties, women, alcohol, and popularity. Rashir has told himself he doesn't have time for a relationship if he wants to make it to the NBA and he needs to stay focused with no distractions. When both of these broken souls cross paths, what will happen? DISCLAIMER: this story will consist of swear words and some sexual content. read at your own risk.

Book #1 of the Love & Trauma series.

Book #2 of the Love & Trauma series.

Book #3 || 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗟 to the Love & Trauma series in·ev·i·ta·ble /inˈevidəb(ə)l/ certain to happen; unavoidable. Sister's - Shantey, Monae, and Tajana, raised in the crime ridden streets of Tulsa. A long life of a inescapable childhood. You've heard about it in the blogs, you've seen the headlines, and even watched Shantey Ledé's very own documentary, "Heinous Truth". The three may have been mother's and have separate lives, but life has never been so easy for the pair. It was IN • EVIT • ABLE. Let's travel down the line.

"Just fight a little while longer baby boy." "I'm tired."

After a five year relationship a young business woman ends her engagement with her ex after infidelity ruins the relationship. Slowly getting her groove back, during a friends birthday celebration a party heckler sparks her interest. But once her ex finds his way back into her life, his presence threatens the strength of her new relationship.

Jordan is facing years in federal prison, while Giselle is forced to hold down the household on her own. She moves her children and business to Los Angeles to be closer to her husband and Cousin Lauren as well as supporting her cousin Kieran who just finished law school. With life in prison getting the best of him, Jordan makes a decision regarding his relationship with Giselle a decision he shall soon regret as Tika has conjured up a full proof case that could free him, Dave and Sincere. Giselle goes into a state of depression feeling lost and alone. But when a ghost from the past makes his presence known Giselle's life is turned upside down. Whether for the good or bad that's to be determined.

A year after Jordan and Giselle get married, events that took place during a couple's trip to New Orleans threaten the dynamic of this once close group of friends all while there own personal lives begin to implode around them. But can a horrible event bring these friends back together and repair each of their struggling relationships with their better halves.