Mercedes 'Baby' has been on her own since she was fourteen and having lived on the rough streets of East Baltimore her whole life she's seen some messed up shit. She's all about stacking her bread and minding her own damn business. But Baltimore has a way of fucking some shit up for even the focused ones. Jabari 'JJ' has been on the streets since he was twelve, working his ass off to provide for his single mother and his people. Now JJ runs the streets, collecting money from different shit from a city that only harm dudes like him. He's trying to get out the game as quickly as he can, but when you come from a city like Baltimore, getting out only leads one of two ways. Jail or the grave. Will these two find love in a city that shows no love or will they succumb to the streets? A/N: A definite good read ☺️

When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...