Kalani Willis suffered a tragedy at the age of sixteen when her mother was murdered by Stefan, who was her stepfather. One day, something traumatic happened to Kalani that was beyond her control. She turned to food and depression as a coping mechanism, which also made her gain a lot of weight.Everyday she’d hear the insults thrown at her, but eventually learned that even though the tongue was a mighty sword, hateful words could only make her stronger.Kilo Redmond was the ma...

The New York Times bestselling author of Almost There delivers the start of a new rom-com series with an enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for readers of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory.Ashanti Wright is thrilled over the success of her doggie daycare, Barkingham Palace. But handling the business and taking care of her teen twin sisters is a lot. And now that the antics of her adorable French bulldog and poodle bestie are blowing up on social m...

Kalani’s worst nightmare has landed at her front door and he didn’t come with gifts. Chaos erupts outside and Kalani takes a bullet meant for Kilo. Time was of the essence to save her, yet Kilo stayed behind to see if someone from his past was really there.After finding out the person Kilo thought died years ago still existed, he rushed to be by Kalani’s side at the hospital. However, secrets are exposed and the one person Kilo thought he could trust, betrayed him.Will Kala...

Thirty-three-year-old Allyn "AK" Katz is embracing her fresh start in Arkville, Tennessee. Her baking expertise quickly reels in a small clientele, and she finds peace in the mundane life she's created for herself. Just when she thinks she's left a past that carries one too many memories, her charming next-door neighbor enters her life, making it difficult to hide from the truth.Desert "DB" Brown, born and raised in Arkville, Tennessee, is an old-fashioned, southern gentleman. Afte...

Carmen lured Kilo to a motel room in hopes to remind him of what they used to be. Unfortunately, an ambush happens and Kilo was shot multiple times and left to die. Luckily for him, the assailants didn’t expect anyone to be there and find themselves in a situation they can’t get out of.Kalani hears about Kilo allegedly being unfaithful to her and decides to distance herself from him. However, when she finds out the truth she’ll do any and everything to make him forgive her....

Number one rule: don't fall for the boss.Farrah Campbell is a newly single mom with dreams of being an example for her daughter and giving her a good life despite her daughter’s detached father. When Farrah gets a job at Daniels Dental, both of their lives are sent into a tailspin.Dr. Todd Daniels owns a dental practice yet is still very much connected to the drug empire he and his twin brother built. Married to his career, he works day and night to ensure his success is pe...

“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...

When a hood princess meets a kingpin, their happy ending is threatened by the tribulations of street life.Nahima had to grow up hard to survive in the streets of Tampa, and she has no problem holding her own. Because of who her family is, Nahima is thrown into the street life with no real choice. She knows what to expect, but you know what they say: when we make plans, God laughs.Nahima quickly catches the eye of Isaziah. Known well in the streets, Isaziah ...

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...

Earning a man’s trust and then setting him up has reluctantly become like second nature to Saylor Finch. After her parents and the father of her unborn baby tragically die, leaving her all alone, she has to do what she can to feed her daughter and put herself through school.When her boss forces her to set up Preston Wolfe, a known kingpin, things take a sudden shift. Feelings develop and lies are thrown around, creating a web so tangled Saylor might not make it out alive.

Bored and lonely, lifestyle blogger Brielle Simpson ventured into online dating as a means of entertainment. When she meets a guy that’s too sexy and charming to resist, she agrees to a night of fun with no strings attached. Little did she know the magnetic pull that drew them together would grow even stronger.Rich and handsome, Tosh Daniels joined a dating site to find someone who didn’t know his status or his lifestyle for that matter. He wanted real conversation and good sex fro...

When it’s us, nothing else matters —DayExcept this —KatoriThe first time Lamont Day ever felt love was hen he saw her.Katori Nichols has loved him since before either of them understood what love truly was.With a love so perfect and all consuming, Lamont and Katori never expected things to fall apart, however they learned the harsh lesson that sometimes love is not enough.Five years later, fate provides a second time for them to get it right. Their liv...