“Bring the drugs, baby, I could bring my pain.”—The WeekndFate dealt twenty-five-year-old Queen Garrison a terrible hand in life. Hardship after cruel hardship had her searching for love in all the wrong places. Tired of being heartbroken, she swears off love and finds solace in her art.Royal Solomon, a retired underboss for the Solo Mafia, is an eligible bachelor who is tired of the single life. When the fast life slows down, he craves a woman who can matc...

What happens when the professional boxer falls in love with the IT tech? Pain, passion, and pleasure mix together to create the perfect second-chance sports romance.Bernice “Bernie” James took the tech world by storm as one of the most proficient IT techs in the country. She had a new security system that rivaled all the rest.Despite the success in her career, her love life was a failure, for many reasons.That is … until she crosses paths with Him.Keyshawn “...

She fights for justice; he bends the rules. Together, they break all of them in this scandalously sexy legal drama.Soon after passing the bar exam, Talia Tate is tasked to assist her father, the head of Tate & Associates, with the controversial State v. Duncan trial. Talia is determined to prove to her father, the firm, and herself that she is a brilliant lawyer worthy of respect. Her stress hits a fever pitch when she realizes she’ll have an unexpected fa...

He was the coffee shop manager.She was the mob princess.Nahmir had a reputation for living wild and free in the streets of Houston, Texas. As the youngest Bowers brother, he made his money and slept with whatever woman he wanted.Amora Morris had a reputation of her own. She was a dangerous woman. Her father was the leader of a notorious mob while her brothers were known criminals. Men typically steered clear of her gaze in fear of being the next target of her family...

Honey Hix is a renowned chef who travels the globe bringing Southern cuisine to different countries. Her love for Southern meals derived from sitting in the kitchen with her grandmother, mother, and aunts. Not only did they pass down recipes, but their opinions on men as well.Marquise Kent was dealt a rough hand in the game of life. The streets raised him and made him a ruthless man. With a notorious reputation, it was only a matter of time before the law caught up to him.T...

He was the coffee shop CEO.She was the dental hygienist.Nicholas Bowers was the oldest brother of three. He has always been the protector of his siblings. He’s always been quiet and reserved. It took a long time for him to warm up and let people in.Charm Adams was always a ray of sunshine. She always saw the best in people, which was why she ignored every red flag her boyfriend presented.After unfortunate events, Charm stumbles into Bowers Brews, looking for...

Gambitgam·bit/'gamb?t/nouna device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantageTwenty-seven-year-old King Barrett was born and raised in the trenches. After being abandoned by his parents, he found solace in the streets, alongside the gangsters and dope boys. Even after retiring from the business, he stayed close to his roots.One fateful afternoon, King and his best friend are in th...

SecureAdjective: feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety.Brielle Chambers is a social media influencer with a sunshine personality. She loves to see the positive in everything and everyone. She’s built her platform with her authentic self, which has awarded her six-figure brand deals. Even after a tragic loss, she remains optimistic about life and love.SecureVerb: protect against threats; make safe.

As the youngest Barrett in the family, Saint was known as the wildcard. As the ultimate playboy, he found himself in bed with more women than a WNBA roster.While he was never actively in the street life, he profited from the benefits his brothers got from being in the business. Even though he was given more than enough money by his big brother to never have to lift a finger a day in his life, he chose to go to college and get a job doing what heloves—being the assistant dire...

Justice Barrett has only known the hustle his entire life. Being the provider for his younger siblings was tough for a young teenage boy. Having to get it out the mud, by any means necessary, he fell into a life of dealing. Within a few years, he was dominatingthe streets to the point several government agencies were looking to catch him slipping.Logan Gaines has been a ride or die since the day she fell in love with Justice. He spoiled her rotten. She was his twin flame. Wh...

Halani Henley experienced a shocking and devastating loss.At six months pregnant, she loses the child she is carrying, and it turns her entire world upside down. To make matters worse, she feels she is the only one taking her miscarriage as seriously as it is. Her boyfriend of three years, Onyx Sawyer, is moving through life as though he hasn't just lost a child as well. When a secret comes out, Halani is faced with the fact that she may not have known her man as w...

He was fire, and she was ice.He was the coffee shop barista, and she was the neonatal surgeon.He knew the moment he laid eyes on her she was the one he wanted to spend forever with. She, on the other hand, wasn’t so sure he was her forever.Promise Price mapped out her entire life. She graduated high school at fifteen, graduated college at eighteen, and graduated medical school at twenty-two. She was an overachiever and wanted to be the best surgeon in the state of T...