Franklin "Butch" Harris was never meant to survive.Forced to flee the only home he'd ever known. The life he built in Pittsburgh was carved from blood and violence, his reputation as Smoke's most ruthless enforcer whispered in the streets.He doesn't flinch. He doesn't hesitate. And he damn sure doesn't fall in love.Then came Delilah with a voice that could stop time. A body built for sin. A woman bound to a man who didn't deserve her. She should've been off-limits b...

They were always more than friends.Amaya Jameson never forgot the night Amir Barkley touched her like she was his. They were supposed to be just friends. They tried to be. But the spark between them has always burned too hot to ignore.Now, years later, they've crossed the line for real—and there's no going back.Sexy, emotional, and unforgettable . . . The Spark is a slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance where heat meets heart and love demands...

Project “Earth” by aja is an introduction – a metaphysical, or New Thought, primer - that will be equally valuable to those whose curiosity has just been raised, whose growth has just begun and those who are long-term students of cosmic awareness seeking a reminder. Transcribed from channeled messages received by three women - this book is intended for those who may be just opening to possibilities beyond what they've been taught and what main stream society believes. But the whole 'other'...

Mystery, crime, and grit surrounded his family, often bringing power-hungry enemies right to his doorstep. Never one to back down from any opposition, he often stood victorious. But this new threat is something different and not at all one he is prepared for until an old love comes to save him.Elijah Lewis aka "Smoke" has to decide what to do with the gift of knowledge he's received. Does he deliver more pain to the people responsible for trying to take him out, or...

Tori Clark knew at a very young age that she'd have to make sacrifices to reach her goals of becoming one of the most trusted Pediatricians in Pittsburgh. Tori didn’t have the luxury of partying, traveling, or even falling in love. But she did in fact fall in love with Christian Powers, a man going through his residency training right alongside her. They were both among the best and brightest stars in their program with very few chances to take R&R, but so...

Zhara is a star now but at one time, she was flesh—learning to love herself and the man given to her to endure life with—Immanuel.In 1959, Zhara Williams moves to Pittsburgh with her family, hoping for a fresh start in a new city. What she finds instead is judgment, self-doubt, and an unexpected chance at love. Immanuel Green, a steadfast carpenter, sees Zhara's quiet strength and chooses to stand by her, no matter the cost.As their love blossoms, Zhara uncovers th...

Talia Vaughn knows better than to confuse online chemistry with real-life intimacy.Micah Sutton is grounded, careful, intentional, and far too easy to want, but what starts in comments, mutual circles, and public familiarity quickly becomes something neither of them can keep casual.As private moments deepen and real feelings rise, timeline drama, old almosts, nosey family, and best-friend reads force Talia and Micah to face the difference between being desired and being lov...

Janelle Carter's birthday escape to Aspen turns into an unforgettable affair when she meets Malcolm Pierce, a man whose gaze burns as hot as the firelight between them. What begins as an accidental collision of lives in the snowy mountains turns into a weekend of raw passion and undeniable connection. But when the storm ends, will they walk away, or will this be the start of something they've both been waiting for?Contains mature themes.

He was his daddy's son.Eli "Maestro" Lewis has prepared himself to run the kingdom of Smoke Enterprises. The plan was to allow his father time to rest and live out his golden years with his new love, but someone wanted his father back in the game, and his father, Smoke, was all too happy to show Pittsburgh how he earned his name. They said where there's Smoke, there's fire, and now the city was up in flames. Eli had major problems with that. For one, his pops shoul...

Raymond "Mr. Big Stuff" McCullough didn't just get his name from being one of Pittsburgh's biggest most powerful names. He also had a certain quality about him that either scared a woman away or dared her to try him at least one time. That's usually all they could handle—leaving Raymond lonely most of the time.Tracey Copeland had been looking for something or someone to break up the monotony of her life and when that didn't happen, she begins to feel like she was losing at the game...

soul mate (noun): a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner.He kinda looked like Ross, he even smiled like him. My mind didn't want him. It shouldn't have. Not after Ross.But he smelled good and he talked to me in a way that felt good, deep down in my soul.He wasn't Ross.Zena Lewis believed in fairy tales as a little girl. She carried those fantasies of a knight in shining armor loving her until eternity, until...

soul matenounnoun a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partnerPodcast host Zola is smart, sexy, and opinionated. When wealthy app developer Khalil calls into her show to correct her, she won't let him off the hook without a fight. The more they talk, the bigger the sparks. Could it be love?Contains mature themes.