They say business and pleasure don't mix; I tell 'em mind their business. Unlucky in love and down on her luck, Essence Montgomery finds herself in a bit of a snag. Single, unemployed, and in desperate need of a job, just as it seemed things had reached rock bottom, she receives a phone call from her best friend, Lori, who offers her a chance to interview with one of R&B's hottest acts, Trey Songz. There's one problem: Essence doesn't work for men. In no position to turn down such a great opportunity, she decides to give it a try and finds herself interested in more than just a job. Trey Songz, an up and coming R&B sensation, struggles to find balance in his life. Between the fame and fake friends, there are only few people he can turn to. Replacing his long-time personal assistant seems almost unbearable and entirely too stressful to handle, until he comes across Essence, who makes him wonder if there are any other positions she may be sent to replace in his life. Little do the two know, their meeting, although seemingly heaven sent, was no accident. As the two find themselves twisted and tangled in a web of deceit and lies by those closest to them, will the bond they've created be enough to get them through it?

Kara is faced with the daily struggles of finding love. Because of her weight she finds it merely impossible to find anybody that would take interest in her. When she meets Emon she thinks he is everything to build an empire with, until she finds out about the bet and his ways. She faces a BIG PROBLEM. Will she make it?

17-year-old Trinity Jones is FAR from the biggest girl in the world. She is not anorexic but everyone makes her seem like it with her thin, stick figure like arms, thigh gap, small neck, and thin face. She is 5'3'', short but that doesn't make the way she looks any better. Everyone at school makes fun of her for being so skinny but Trinity doesn't pay them no mind. She has a smart mouth and will snap on anybody who says something slick to her but she tries to hold her tongue because she knows her little self can't fight for nothing. Feeling ugly and unwanted, Trinity doesn't ever think anyone will love her or see atleast a little attractive. All of that changes when young hustler, Antwan Jackson, transfers to her school.

She thought he was the perfect boyfriend...She got knocked into reality

Jomae is a 15 year old from Oakland. She's young and is a runaway because of secrets her family's been keeping from her. All she wants is a real love but meets a thug along the way who's keeping secrets from her to. Read more about all the secrets and the life Jomae lives in the cold world she has to call home...

DeAndre Brown, or more commonly known as Andre, runs the streets down in LA. His sad childhood is made up years later when he's part of the game. So set in his ways nothing can change him, until he meets his true love. But can someone so set in their ways really change? Or can they change just for the moment to get what they want then go right back?

Passion is now 17 years young and a senior. she has her life all planned out, but will it go how she wants it to ? she knows what happened to her real mom and dad. the whole truth and she really didnt feel bad. how could she ? her real mom didnt want her and her real dad knew what he was doing was wrong and what the consequences were. Antwan and Sausha are the best parents that she could have and she wouldn't change that for nothing. she loves those to like they are her blood parents. her boyfriend Ethan has been there for her through everything. its like theyre bestfriends and can tell eachother everything. a relationship needs hope. Ethan is a nice guy. she loves him, but is love gonna let them continue their relationship ?

Antwan didn't want a girl, but that was until he met Sausha. Sausha has had a rough past and disses Antwan, but when something happens she called....... Antwan and he was there faster than anything. could this street loving thug actually love and self conscious, but bold girl like Sausha ? damn maybe you should read the story and find out ! VOTE AND, OR COMMENT ! <3 Yours Truly, ColdAsWinter

Nancy Dennis also known as Naz lost both her parents in a terrible accident, and now at 20 years old she's still dealing with a lot. She moved from Philly to Baltimore with her sister a few years earlier but haven't made any attempt to go out and meet anyone. Well all that changes after her sister introduce her to her group of friends....then all hell breaks loose. Take this LONG journey with Nancy as she deals with the ups and downs of love and friendship and of course it's always someone lurking beyond the shadows. How will she survive in such a cold hearted place? Nancy feels there's only one thing missing from her life....Her Thug RE-DONE! STILL EDITING.... Shoutout to @UrbanAuthor for the bomb axx cover photo !

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