Xander King is the ultimate "holy" deception. As the son of the city's most famous Bishop, he's royalty in a three-piece suit. On Sunday mornings, he's the perfect heir to the pulpit. But when the sun goes down, the suit comes off, and the King of the streets comes out to play. Xander doesn't just run the city's underground-he owns it. He's got the money, the power, and a line of women who know better than to ask for his heart. Then there's Charity. She's the girl who just traded her old life for a Bible and a fresh start. She's trying to be "good," and when she looks at Xander, she sees a man who's just as lost as she used to be. She thinks she can save him. She thinks his cold stares are just a shield for a broken soul. But Xander isn't looking to be saved. He's fighting a war on every front: his father's impossible expectations, a past that won't stay buried, and the dangerous pull he feels toward a girl who's too pure for his world. When a body drops and a murder investigation hits too close to the church, the polished mask starts to slip. Charity is about to find out that the man she's falling for isn't a misunderstood saint-he's the devil in the front row. In this city, the only thing more dangerous than a sinner is someone Unholy.

He entered her life, not invasively but actually at just the right time. There was no denying that they were made for one another. He's in her life; she's in his. He's part of her group, and she's part of his. He's real dark, but she's his missing light. He's in her mind, and she's in his.

Ask yourself this question.... What are you willing to do in the name of love, whether it is for a relative, or family or lover? A 23-year-old law student at the illustrious Columbia Law School meets a man whose entire presence rocks her world beyond recognition, leaving her in a deep state of several different emotions, all deeply rooted in the name of love. Serenity James is the sixth-born daughter of legendary Gangster Darrius James and the granddaughter of Lorenzo James, one of the original and biggest crack cocaine dealers. She comes from a long line of criminals and crime bosses with a deep and dark history connected with death, murder, tears, and despair, the dark side of living this life-that is often ignored or kept quiet, meanwhile, the perks of this life frequently shown more. As a member of her family, she is expected to always live with the thoughts of her family in mind. She was raised within a crime family that always stated that family was always put first, and anyone against them would face them all. This was a big message that her entire family believed in whole heartily, business-wise and personal, but what happens when she meets a man whose presence will rock her world like never before, Kyrien Wright? A man with his deep secrets and a crime driven family of his own who'll do anything to keep their power in the dark underworld of crime, drugs, and murder, even at the risk and violation of their children, who gets caught in the crossfire of a deadly war going back decades. - This book will contain mature content, including death, murder, and sexual activity, followed by betrayal, lies, heartbreak, and understanding. - This book has no connection to the FC or their real lives, everything is fiction. The few real places and events are only used to make the book feel more real when reading. Everything else is fictional. ❤

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥......

Harlem nights never sleep-and neither do secrets. When Nevaeh Jordan walks into Rhodes Ink & Fade on a drunken whim, she doesn't expect the quiet, tattooed artist in the back to leave a permanent mark on more than just her skin. Malachi Rhodes is the kind of man who keeps his past buried beneath ink and silence... until her smile starts digging things up. She's the judge's daughter. He's the man that judge once sentenced. And neither of them knows the truth-yet. Some roads lead to healing. Other roads lead to her.

She sold her time for money; until desire demanded her heart. Broke and desperate, twenty-two year old Sage, takes a job that pays thousands for her time and beauty-no strings attached. But when she meets Cortez Banks, a powerful man with tattoos, secrets, and temptation written all over him, rules shatter. He's off-limits. He's dangerous. And falling for him could cost her everything. Sage swore she wouldn't break the rules. Cortez swore he didn't need love. But rules were made to be broken. What begins as desire spirals into something far more dangerous. When secrets unravel; secrets that tie Cortez to her family, to her best friend, to a world of blood and betrayal-Sage will learn the truth: Luxury isn't free. And love might cost her 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Cover made by @-laysdiary Ajani Santos, a disciplined security expert, moves to the bustling city of Atlanta to become head of security for the influential Mayor Caldwell. Focused on his duty, Ajani is determined to keep the mayor safe and never lets emotions interfere with his work. But his plans take an unexpected turn when he meets Ever, the mayor's spirited and independent daughter. At first, their worlds clash-her free-spirited nature challenging his strict professionalism. Yet, as danger and duty bring them closer, they begin to see each other in a new light. What starts as a reluctant acquaintance turns into a surprising connection. Ajani must navigate the delicate balance between his role and his feelings, risking everything to protect not just the city, but the woman who's stolen his heart.

So much can change in a year let alone 6 .. Milaya Clark and Rahmir Banks have been each others "first " loves since highschool.. upon meeting through lays cousin who also happens to be Mirs bestfriend.. After Mir went away to school and lived his life like any 18 year old star athlete would , he came home to lay dating her Now baby's father.. So because of her relationship the pair always kept things platonic never addressing these unspoken feelings and unresolved tension.. it was always love, respect and support between the two despite the distance. however, neither of the two expected old feelings to return when she moves back to New York after finally deciding to put herself first.. Finding love again should be the last thing on her mind but will she be able to resist it? Was this her second chance or would she fall victim to going back to what she knows even though she deserves the world ? " I missed this a lot but so much has changed i have so much baggage that comes with me I wouldn't want us dabbling then falling off ." Milaya replied as her head rested on Mirs shoulder. " baggage like what your baby daddy ? No one sweatin that nigga .. I wasn't back in high school and I'm not now only reason he's spared is because of you and lil mama shits deeper than just you ma there was more reasons then just a fresh start ya boy moved yall to Connecticut " Mir replied " Mir you're seeing someone , this is messy I didn't come back to start trouble ." " you right it is messy and I didn't anticipate to feel like this once gettin back around you but I do .. and I'll dead the shit I got going on that's no issue the ball is in your court lay ." This is a story about love , loss and navigating through your twenties.. and the growing pains that come with it .. there's no manual to this life shit but you have to make it a choice to work on yourself everyday until your where you wanna to be.. find out what's to come in sweeter than sugar

She was never suppose to like him, let alone fall in love with him.

When Lena meets with her father during a big business meeting, things take a turn when her new job position turns into something....different.