"In life, we form bonds and relationships with those who've never experienced themselves in all seasons of life-at their highest and lowest points, in grief and sadness, happiness and anger. We expect people to know themselves coming into our lives, but we never think about the seasons they haven't experienced."

"And it doesn't matter how much time passed or how much time will pass-it's him. It always has been him and it always will be him...I just don't know how to tell him," When it's more than a like, and they're more than a friend. When they know you better than you know yourself and just the thought of them is all you need to put a smile on your face-telling your best friend you're in love with them should be simple. Right?

A promise. It seems like the simplest thing in the world to keep. But so often, they're broken, empty and hollow. They seem like the easiest thing in the world to believe, but after the words are left out to bleed, after they leave you waiting and wanting, after all the emptiness and hollow words-how are you going to believe the one who actually say what they mean?

There was a woman Born from a lotus Her heart was golden Deep as the ocean Until this one man He came and broke it Til it was open Just like a lotus Oh yes, There were explosions She found her focus The beast awoken.. - Jhené Aiko

"You could never love all of me, and I'm sure of that." _____________________________________ In a world of a preference of doing everything but the right thing and being everything that she's not, 26 year old Victoria Marshall is just trying to remain on the right path and be confident in herself. She defies society's expectations by being a full figured, dark skinned woman. When she meets 27 year old Kareem Thompson, the man who had his own issues too, he wants to show her that he is man enough to handle all of her and her enticing curves and sassy attitude. How will Victoria respond? Will she allow herself to believe that he loves her, or will she continue to think that she is better off without someone to love her and push him away? *I own none of the photos used in this book.

Asia Carter. A 15 year old who never met her dad and is already taking on the responsibilities of being an adult. Her mom, who is strung out on drugs, couldn't care less about the troubled teen. Sooner rather than later, she has to take matters into her own hands. Things happen, people show up... *I own none of the photos used in this book.

"You trust me?" he asked, eyes turning soft once they made contact. "Maj, I-I-" "I said do you trust me, Lucky?" he repeated, voice hard. "...yes," she breathed out, and his next words came without hesitation, sending a chill down her spine. "Then shoot."

(Last addition to the Finding Azure Series, do not read if you haven't read Armani | Undecided first) The gang is back, but this time..it's a little different. It's five years later, and the family is a whole lot bigger as our favorite couples take on marriage and kids. In 'Finding Azure : The last chapters' we revisit Nico and Azure, the couple that started it off in the original novel. With two kids and a newborn, things are hectic in the Graham household as Azure tries to balance teaching and Nico takes over Big Muh's gym. While she doesn't necessarily have to work, Azure is determined to have her own career instead of being just a housewife. Nico wants nothing but to support his wife, however things go awry when the two can't seem to meet eye to eye. Next, we have the Deleon's - also known as Armani and Kayan Deleon, the youngest, and more unconventional parents. With two small kids of their own, the dynamic duo shakes things up in the Graham family, and as always - the two just cannot get it together! And lastly, Ron and Marley, the hot headed couple who we hate to love. With two wild twin boys and a fifteen year old brother that can't stay out of trouble, Marley finds it hard to balance mom life while her husband is away doing business. When Ron's job is just a little too much, the two find it hard to come to terms with his busy, and exclusive schedule. Follow them all on the last journey, as we sit back and watch the chaos unfold. Is Jocelyn and Big Muh still together? Are all the ex's still in the past? Will Justin finally find love? And most importantly, can these crazy kids, raise kids? We'll have to see, in Finding Azure : The last chapters.

You make me the woman, I've always wanted to be. T'Challa x a woman who's an uncanny copy of the storm who once lived. Very mature. Warning: I do not speak xhosa, so translations may be OFF in this book. (not completed )

kis·met /ˈkizmit,ˈkizˌmet/ noun destiny; fate. how do you know when you've met your soulmate?