In the gritty glow of Detroit's streets, love, loyalty, and lust don't play fair.
Koi Thompson ain't the one to play with. She's got the streets on lock, a crew that moves in silence, and a reputation built on power and precision. Love? That's never been part of her plan until Terrell steps in with his quiet charm, sexy smirk, and a gaze that strips her soul bare. He's not from her world, but he just might be the one who sees her... and still stays. What starts as simple conversation might just turn into something real.. if the past don't get in the way.
Brandy is the city's hottest celebrity stylist with hands that bless. She's also been creeping with the one man she can't have.. Autry, Koi's little brother and a smooth-talking demon in disguise. Their chemistry is explosive, their connection undeniable, and every time they swear it's the last... they end up right back in each other's arms, clothes off and caution gone. Between late-night linkups, secret bathroom trysts, and jealous eyes watching too close, Brandy and Autry are playing with fire and it's only a matter of time before they both get burned.
Love, loyalty, and lust collide in this raw and unfiltered tale of power, passion, and everything that happens when the streets mix with secrets.
Some love is real. Some love is reckless. And some? Might just ruin everything.
📣Warning: Please be advised that this book will contain sexually explicit material and strong language, you have been warned.
Have you ever been homeless? Ever been without lights and water? Did you ever fear that the neighbors would catch you cutting the water on at the crack of dawn or fear that the water company would come around and remove the meter for having the water on illegally? No? Well, Renae has.
Meet Renae Zuri Brown, your typical 19-year-old carefree girl living a not-so-glamorous life. She was born and raised in Virginia Beach; just trying to understand the harsh reality of 'struggling' She has a secret that only her little brother knows about and demons she's been trying to escape from. She doesn't smile the same anymore, but could things change?
Kingston Stone, is a 22-year-old, aggressive yet ambitious, pretty boy from New Orleans with a similar past of his own. He had a style of his own, hustler and heartbreak mentality, that was until he stumbles onto "Library Girl's" path. Just 2 people from different hometowns with similar history fighting to make this complicated life work. She wants to keep him away but something keeps drawing him to her. She's never been in love and he normally hits and quits, can they beat the odds and fight through all of the darkness to see the light of their love? Will he be the one to save her, if it's from herself? Will they team up and create the dangerous Empire from the ground up or will he leave unable to handle the baggage that comes with her family? Let's find out.