Book 1, First Generation Gianna Kingsley only came back to the rundown southside neighborhood for a funeral. The man who'd raised her had passed, and she didn't hesitate to leave the office after hearing that news. When she arrived, however, she was forced to conspire with old ghosts to keep Kingsley Cove and her relatives safe from a ruthless drug lord; King. When she meets him face to face, everything changes. Does Gianna have the courage to take down King and save her elderly relatives? Can she resist the feelings she develops for him? - "You don't want no parts of this," he growled, staring down at me while still standing on the porch. "Kamari is my friend-" He was quick on the draw again, aiming his gun straight at my head. My relatives gasped, and even I thought he was going to end me then and there. Okay, maybe I had mouthed off a little too much. Alright, I definitely had. - ratings: bwbm; #1 on 6/23/2020 & #2 on 6/2/2022 blackfiction; #1 on 5/9/2020 & 3/2/2021 kingsley; #2 on 8/25/2020 & 6/2/2022 blackqueen; #2 on 6/29/2020 & #1 on 9/14/2023 gangviolence: #2 on 8/19/2022 - BOOK TWO: "Kayla's Keys"

[neighbors/ single dad] After having her heart broken, the last thing Alexia expects is to befriend single dad Lucas, the hot neighbor carrying lots of baggage. He says they should be friends since they want different things from life. But as they spend more and more time together, will they be able to ignore their sizzling attraction? ***** Alexia Grey used to believe in soul mates and fairy tales, until her own prince charming broke her heart and self-confidence along with all the plans they had for their future. Deciding to move to another city to start over and build a new life, she's ready to focus on herself and her new job. What she's not ready for is to meet her new neighbor Lucas Hart, the single dad of the most adorable little boy. The nice guy with warm eyes, easy smiles, and a hot body that makes her mind go blank. They want different things from life. He's warned her he's full of baggage. However, neither of them can keep their distance. They say they should be friends, that friendship is simple. But how can two people be friends when they are clearly so attracted to each other? **NOTE: This is book one in the 'New Beginning Series' and can be read as a standalone.**

'you only accept the love you think you deserve.'