Never let them get you to the second location. Even if that location happens to be a lakeside mansion home to four hot-as-sin men.After years of living in survival mode, I'm finally hitting rewind on the story of my life. There's nothing standing in the way of my bright future at Lake Chapel University.Or so I thought.Being ambushed by four devastatingly attractive football players wasn't on my bingo card. Ironically, they seem just as stupefied by ...

For some, love doesn't happen overnight. For many, their journey to love comes after loss, trauma, betrayal, and a lot of lessons learned. This is Lyric, Vic, and Tricey's journey to everlasting love.Tricey, Vic, and Lyric are three friends from the Southside of Chicago fighting in the tumultuous war to find the one amongst the chaotic sea of Mr. Wrongs.After breaking up with her baby's father, Memphis, Vic is in the arms of one new beau after the next, tur...

After the passing of her granny and with her sister in prison, the weight of the world seems to be fitting uncomfortably on Honesty Barret's shoulders.Now, her only living situation in Parkway Gardens appears to be in jeopardy as her aunt and her pimp bombard their way into her granny's home. With aspirations of moving out of the Gardens and creating a better life for herself by doing hair, unbeknownst to Honesty, her dreams are about to become a reality, but not i...

Quamir "Soul" Kelly comes through like a thief in the night, wiping out those who cause friction in the organization.His profession stems from the mistreatment as a child, and now, he's the one soulless person you don't want to encounter. He is thorough and accurate each and every time, even when it comes to things that are unexpected.Millie-Rose Taylor is the spoiled, rich girl with no care about anything or anyone. She is the only one she sees in her worl...

Rio Duncan is one of the youngest children of the Duncan clan. With no solid position in the family business like his other siblings, he has been feeling out of place and decides to disappear. Rio leaves his Duncan identity behind and goes on a search for friends and family who can relate to him. His destination is Baltimore, and he is sure to find what he is looking for in the city with a community like no other. There, he also finds unexpected trouble. Corey Grant is making a name for hi...

EdenOne night—it was meant to be just that. A fleeting escape, a momentary itch to scratch before walking away with a secret smile in the morning. Now, I find myself entangled in Viper's world, thanks to shady dealings at work that extend their reach to him and his club. Going against my oath, I reveal what I know to protect his son from paying the price, only to discover there's more to this than meets the eye. Now a potential target for the local mafia boss, Vipe...

By day, I teach third grade. By night, I rate men like Uber rides and write anonymous recaps on the blog that's probably ruined a few egos—and inspired even more group chats.Hi. I'm Rivah. But to the internet? I'm soaked.And before you judge me, let me ask you something: when men sleep around, they're called experienced. When women do it, we're called everything but free. So I stopped caring what anyone calls me and started telling the truth.My blog...

With his good looks and his charming ways, Kyiem "Ghoul" Bianchi has the attitude to match.He has no qualms about flossing his rich status and his mob boss behavior. With his parents constantly in his ear about settling down and taking the helm of the business, Ghoul's only goal is to have a good time and play bed tag with as many women as possible. That's until one malicious night at his business changes everything, trouncing his world and thrashing his heart....

Jurzee Bennington was a BBW who didn't care what anyone thought of her.Her self-confidence was through the roof and she made sure to let people know they couldn't disrespect her. That's until she met Lamont, the love of her life. Sadly, he treated Jurzee badly and denied his feelings for her so he wouldn't be made fun of. Fortunately for her, his ignorance brought someone else around that would make her smile.Kaution Garcia lost the love of his life and vow...

"You're nothing. Just a nobody that wasn't wanted."Those words have played in my head since I was five years old.Every night, when I close my eyes, I relive that moment. The heat, the smoke, and the cruel smile on her face. For the longest time, I believed them. All I wanted was to find a place to belong, to be needed. But who could ever need me, a prey shifter? How can a rabbit be useful, especially when I lack elemental magic?The guys saved me tha...

Remington Lawson has always been the man who ran things around the small town of Gloombridge.Being a man with money, he has a lot of influence and power but never lets that take away from the laid-back person he is. A leader of two businesses, Remi has a lot on his plate. When someone close to him tries to sabotage his livelihood, Remi is out for blood. Will he find out who is behind it?Enslei Raynor thought she had it all—a good job, a loving and devoted h...

An unputdownable hood love that'll grab you from the very first second to the last word."I believe in love. I jus' don't want it," says the young handsome thug Kilo Ben-Ari, a man haunted by the traumatic love story of his mother. He's determined to guard his heart until a vulnerable Dream crosses his path and forces him to question everything he thought he knew about love.Dream, a woman betrayed by the only person she ever trusted, seeks refuge in the arms...