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BAYOU SECRETS | Dave East by Dedra_Tarese
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Amour Kamara is the woman everyone calls when they want the perfect night. As the owner of Kamara Luxe Events, she's built an empire planning Houston's most lavish parties for the city's elite. But when her business collides with Damian Knight-a powerful, magnetic real estate mogul-Amour finds herself pulled into a dangerous world of luxury, lies, and forbidden desire. Standing in her corner is Sincere Mensah, her childhood friend turned Midtown nightclub king. Protective, loyal, and simmering with the kind of love she's always overlooked, Sincere won't stand by while Damian drags her deeper into the Knights' scandals. And then there's Andrea Knight, Damian's glamorous wife, whose affair threatens to set the whole city on fire. As a major event approaches and secrets explode across all of Houston, Amour is forced to choose between her ambition, her heart, and her survival. Because in H-Town, loyalty is everything-and betrayal isn't taken lightly. TWO MEN | ONE CITY | & A LOVE THAT COULD COST HER EVERYTHING
KING | D.E by writtenbybeellzz
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Kyla moves from the hell that is her hometown, Compton. Her next chapter begins in North Carolina with her sister. Although she's not happy with her current living situation she tries to make the best of it. She's battling with her own personal demons, but will she be strong enough to fight them? And what will this new beginning bring along....King (Dave East) perhaps?
𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 by aphroditesdesires
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"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬"
Butterfly | Dave East by Dedra_Tarese
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Nayeli is a 30-year-old single mother raising her spirited 7-year-old son, in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. After enduring heartbreak from failed relationships, including the painful fallout with her son's father, Nayeli has sworn off the idea of romance. Instead, she pours herself into her career and focuses on being the best mom she can be. But life has a way of shifting even the most carefully laid plans. When news spreads that a mutual friend from Nayeli's close-knit circle has tragically passed away, old bonds are rekindled. Among those returning to town for the memorial is Shai Smith, a 36-year-old successful sports trainer who has spent years traveling for his career. Nayeli and Shai have known each other for over a decade, always sharing playful banter and harmless flirtation. They've laughed off their chemistry as nothing more than jokes - two people who were never in the right place at the right time. In the wake of loss, Shai stays in town longer than planned, reconnecting with old friends and reflecting on the fragility of life. As he and Nayeli cross paths more often, their once lighthearted interactions deepen. Despite the spark between them, both Shai and Nayeli carry the weight of past heartbreak. Shai's last relationship left him wary of trust, and Nayeli is terrified of exposing her son to a love that might not last. But as the days pass, their connection becomes undeniable. Through laughter, tears, and the lessons of loss, Nayeli and Shai learn that healing isn't about forgetting the past, but finding the courage to embrace what's ahead. In the echoes of shared memories they discover that sometimes, love doesn't come when you're searching for it.
What Her Heart Desires Most (D.E.) by Starss__
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Godiva had everything her heart could ever desire due to the limitless amount of money and power she possessed. But what is the world if it lacked love? Lacked purpose? When Godiva meets Black, everything slowly starts changing around her. Will it change for the better or for the worse?
Ye' Though I Walk by shakursoul
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Psalms 23:4| The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Ye, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. ******************************* Enoch and Justyn navigate the complexities of trauma. Enoch grappling with the loss of both his parents at a young age, having to raise his sister and niece, his career takes a turn in a direction he never would have expected. While Justyn-Troi's life was simple, it carried a heavy complex. A renowned dancer rehabilitating herself from a freak drive-by accident that left her paralyzed, soon recovery is completed and she has to ease her way back into a life she doesn't even recognize anymore, along with her family stifling her progress at every turn. These two suffer the parallels of the experiences as separate entities first. But what happens when their worlds start to mesh, and the duo must accept that maybe the two can rely on each other, or let the trepidation of their pasts carry them into the future. Either way, the two must figure out how to navigate this world using passion, trust, and most of all an intimate bond with their faith. COMPLETED ☑️
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑 | 𝐃.𝐄 by NovelsByBri
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For four years, Chelley has been trapped in Shiloh's loop - the same apologies, the same lies, the same hands that wound and soothe in turn. Every time he breaks her, he knows exactly how to make her stay. But something inside her has started to rot. Love has turned into a cage, and Shiloh holds the key. When his final betrayal cuts deeper than the rest, something in Chelley finally dies - and something colder takes its place. This time, she doesn't want him back. She wants him to feel it.
Between Us by ashhxwrites
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It began with a wrong address-and a letter that shouldn't have been read. Kamaria's curiosity sparks a chain of letters that draw her and Zahir into a secret world of vulnerability and trust. Yet when they finally meet, they'll have to discover if reality can live up to the intimacy of their words.
Rhodes to Her | DE by jada_wada13
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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.
Scandal |d.e by Maliyahwrites
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It's Me. I'm The Thing That Needs To Be Handled. I'm The Scandal. The Best Way To Deal With A Scandal Is To Shut It Down.