Nalani, a dedicated and compassionate teacher, never expected her life to take a turn when she met Lorenzo, a single father trying to rebuild his life after a painful divorce. When Nalani becomes the teacher of Lorenzo’s daughter, fate plays its hand, intertwining their lives in ways they could never have foreseen.As Nalani and Lorenzo spend time together, their connection grows stronger, igniting a flame neither of them can ignore. The walls around their hearts crumble as they nav...

Rehabilitation: To restore to good condition or health; to restore to a former capacity.Thirty-year-old Caziya Winston grew up with abandonment issues. Though confident and emotionally intelligent, she has a blind spot when it comes to romantic relationships. She chooses partners who reflect her mother's emotional unavailability. Her last relationship, where she unknowingly played the role of the other woman, left her embarrassed. Until she crosses paths with him—...

Jashae Rodgers thought her life was all planned out and her happily ever after was within her reach, but tragedy strikes, leaving her with nothing but pieces of her life to pick up. After being thrust into single motherhood, she focuses on being the best mother she can be while struggling with grief she’s convinced she’d never recover from. But an unsuspecting spark from a man makes her consider the impossible.Monogamy and commitment are the two words that don’t exist in Caine Bell...

Kyce Towns struggles with the rejection of being dumped into the foster care system at two days old. If his own mother didn’t want him, how could he possibly open his heart to someone else? His game plan is to steer clear of loving anyone other than the two men who became his brothers through love and not blood. Until fate put her in his path after suffering another obstacle.Masani Edwards is a nurse who loves caring for her patients and helping them return to their lives ...

Chaniya O’NealMy mother won’t release me from her mistake. I was my ex’s unplanned side chick and his something to do. I’m struggling to forgive myself for my reckless decision nearly six years ago. Then I encountered him, the sexy stranger whose presence gave me a flicker of hope. The problem is. . . my scars. Is he worth taking a chance with?Germayne MaloneMy ex won’t get the hint that our time has ended, no matter how much I ignore her. My sister fell in...

Jawaan Young is a man who can make a joke out of any situation. Yet, beneath the surface of his humor is a mask splintering on every side. Suffering from abandonment and rejection, why would he consider showcasing his scars? Yet, one spontaneous decision causes him to question whether he’s willing to accept certain risks.Zurmani Coates is no stranger to heartache and broken promises. In fact, her tears are what led her to end a four-year mistake. Desperate to overcome the trauma of...

Nino Bellamy has spent his entire life chasing women while avoiding the four-letter word that has never shown him its value. He has always found solace between a woman’s legs, as opposed to the muscle in her chest, upholding the motto pleasure over pain and fulfillment over heartache. His methods have always worked in his favor for the entirety of his life until he crossed paths with her one night.Ariana Whitfield has been praying for God to remove the dead weight...

Keyana ArmstrongAfter a failed six–year relationship, the idea of commitment and marriage is unwelcome, and dating is the furthest thing on my mind. I’ve spent months hidden in the solitude that my position as a head librarian provides. All was going well until he walked in, shattering the quiet solace of the house of books I thrive in, causing my body to tingle in unimaginable ways. He has an unfiltered tongue and is hellbent on breaking the chains barricading my splinter...

Kaeden EvansWho meets their soulmate while shopping for books with their daughter? Before walking into Echoes of Kyelle, I would have told you no one. But the second I see her smile . . . I'm a goner. As the cornerback for the Columbus Bobcats, I'm no stranger to beautiful women. Yet, there's something about her that stays with me long after I leave the store. Now I need to figure out how to lock her down.Kyelle BanksI'm living my dream of sharing the world of books...

Kayshon Patton is overcome with painstaking nightmares that fuel his survivor’s guilt after escaping the bullets from his father’s gun. With tainted blood, why would he ever consider anything that could add to his father’s legacy? His plan is simple, until it isn’t, when he pulls up on her in a predicament that warrants his assistance. Yet, one feisty exchange causes him to question the life plans already in motion.Ashari Weeks has built armor around her heart and has no p...

Business and pleasure are two things that shouldn’t be mixed. Detective Gavyn Garrett doesn’t believe this rule applies to him. He is determined to live life on his terms, even if that means having a thing for his boss.Sharae Chapman is a sergeant with the Ribax Police Department who lives to uphold her squeaky clean and blemish-free image. Sharae never imagined how an instantaneous yes to hiring a new detective would rock her steady foundation.What happens when two people ...