"Some say the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice. I say the darker the flesh, then the deeper the roots." -Tupac Young, African-American teen Ebony Brooks is considered an outcast to society. Not because of any disabilities or awkward personality traits, but because of her rich cocoa skin. However, Ebony is still confident with her dark complexion and receives uplifting praise from her family. Ebony travels through her entire life being a target to other kids, but when will she take a stand and stick up for her beautiful chocolate complexion? cover slayed by @aneonsky This story will be entering in the Wattys2016.

Iman Martial has a troubled past, and being sold and auctioned doesn't make it any better. Being used and sold for other enjoyment, she gets sent back to the place that once sold her. Now, a new woman buys her, so what could happen next.

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*TONS OF CURSING AND SEXUAL CONTENT* *VIOLENCE* *TRIGGER ALERT FOR RAPE* IF YOU'RE NOT LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DARK TO READ, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!!! SEX SCENES WILL BE VERY DETAILED, SO DON'T READ THAT PART IF YOU DON'T WANT TO!!! ENJOY!!!

just a regular shmegular regular girl from the Bronx!!!! Taylor, 19, having to raise her daughter in the Bronx. all of Taylor's family (mom47 dad50 brother23) are living in Las Angela's California. Go through Taylor's journey 💞

Willow has been through a lot. From losing the man who was suppose to be the love of her life, to having a miscarriage, to losing the man she thought opened her heart up again. While finding herself and trying to be the best mother she can be, her and her best friend have decided to take this new journey together. Has she truly found love? Can her and Alex be able to co-parent? Does she still love Alex? Is Justin going to let her be happy with Gerald? Is Gerald truly the one? Want this answered? Keep reading.

BOOK 1 Willow is a 23 yr old college student from Mississippi. She is plus sized and literally trying to survive in this crazy game of life. She has found the love of her life in a man named Alex. Is he Really the love of her life or is he playing the game of life? Read to find out.

*** FOR MATURE READERS ONLY *** Have you ever seen danger? Have you ever looked into its eyes so deep that you would wonder what was so dangerous? You see, danger has a facade that no one seems to realize. That's how she was trained to be: dangerous, cunning and vengeful with just a touch of seduction. She was trained to be the best by the best. However, confidence is a dangerous thing. When confidence mixes with that sweet adrenaline rush, you feel invincible. You feel like you're on top of the world. And that feeling... will get you drugged and kidnapped. Well, that's what happened to Trinity Callen anyway. Follow her into the deep and see what happens when she becomes a jewel of the De Donté cartel. _____________ Highest Rankings: #1 in General Fiction #2 in Cartel #17 in Wattpad After Dark #36 in After Dark #44 in Erotic #11 in Trinity #34 in Criminal _____________ Copyright © Ashleigh Reeds 2016 (formerly Ashleigh Parkers)