When things start going well the past has a way of showing back up and potentially ruining things.
For years, Shanice has lived with the heartbreak of her father’s death. When he shows up and reveals that her future is responsible for past pain, Shanice is unsure of what’s next for her and Truth’s relationship. What she does know is that, someone is now depending on her, so she has to make her next move her best move.
Keandre “Dre” Scott is the definition of pulling himself up by his own boot straps. Life had never given him anything easy but he didn’t let that define what he would become. Alongside his right hand, Savad, they’ve mastered the drug game and taken over the streets of DC.
This is a Novella…
Ella was betrayed by the ones she loved in the worst way imaginable. After her heart is left broken, she flees to Paris in hopes of finding love again and to escape her troubles. She’s swept off her feet. Literally. This handsome stranger ignites a flame in her once shattered heart leaving her thinking he’s too good to be true.
They say if you want to make God laugh, just tell him your plans in life. Legend thought he had everything mapped out, but he was sadly mistaken.
Legend was your average hood dude. All he wanted to do was provide for his family and raise his son the right way, but his whole life changed when the streets took the life of his cousin Tjay. Tjay’s death didn’t erase his debt and his plug is waiting to be paid, which puts Legend on edge. Refusing to let his family suffer for his cousin’s since, Legend jumps head first in the game and quickly got sucked in. The money was too good for him to leave the game so soon, but he knew he was playing a dangerous game. With debts paid, money to blow, and his baby mama Kameron in his ear, Legend is at a crossroad between giving up on everything he build so far, or continuing his empire.
Part one leaves off with Cassidy attempting to get back in Hassan’s life but their conversation ends with someone trying to rob Hassan and a shoot out breaks out. If Hassan thought his world was spiraling out of control it all comes crashing down when he realizes his brother was the person he was firing at.
Cassidy grew up in a Christian home with her mother, stepfather and younger sister. On the outside she had the seemingly perfect life most people yearned for the simple fact that she was raised in a 2 parent household, but inside all she knew was secrets and pain. Before she got caught up into the whirlwind of deceit from her family life Mike came in and swept her off her feet and gave her everything she never had. Who would’ve thought a girl from the hood with no work experience and just a high school diploma could get a rich manto fall for her? Years later, with a 10 kt princess cut diamond on her ring finger Cassidy realized everything that glitters wasn’t gold. Everything came with a price and she was falling apart not only from the family secrets she held inside but now her abusive draining relationship. Giving her all into a man and clinging onto the street mantra Family First, she felt trapped to her situation because it was all she knew and without it she had nothing.
Alaska grew up in foster care and once she aged out of the system, she swore she would never be broke or homeless, and a chance encounter with a drug dealer taught her a life lesson at a young age- sex sales. She quickly became a self taught sugar baby, easily manipulating men and reaping the benefits of their hard work while doing nothing much in return. She finds out instantly that she’s a natural at selling fantasy and has no intention of giving up her easy lifestyles any time soon… at least not until she gets tangled up in Memphis.
Lauryn Taylor is a prelaw student preparing to enter her final semester of college and then on to Law school. Over the last year she has persevered through experiencing both a tragic loss and pain. Protecting her feelings is one of her biggest priorities. After opening herself up to love and experiencing heartbreak Lauryn erected her protective wall and has no intention of allowing another man into her heart. Between school and her tight knit circle of friends life for Lauryn is going perfect, just as she carefully planned. It takes only a run in with a disarmingly handsome and charismatic man to rock her world off its axis.
Lauryn’s life is finally on the up and up. She has the man of her dreams, a career that she loves, and a great support system. Things are finally coming together for her and Eric. When an opportunity to grow within her company presents itself will she be able to follow her dreams and keep her relationship together?
Eventually karma catches up to you. Faced with the ultimate test of a looming trial, more secrets, surprises at every turn, and an unforeseen enemy plotting revenge Eric and Lauryn find themselves on an emotional rollercoaster fighting to stay together.
Eric just can’t seem to stay out of trouble even now as a respected businessman and member of the community. Will he be able let go of the streets for good and be the man that Lauryn needs him to be or will he ultimately choose the streets again?
On the outside looking in, the West family has it all. At the head, Xavier West built a multimillion-dollar empire and made sure to groom his three sons to one day take over his throne.
Hale retired from the drug game with a surplus of cash and no enemies. He returns home to Pittsburgh to put his little brother on the right path. His mother’s only wish is for her sons to be safe. He runs into a smart mouthed Ginger and starts to think that a committed relationship isn’t a bad idea. Hale has baggage and family drama that sends her in the other direction. When tragedy strikes close to home and secrets are revealed, his world is shattered. His past attachments create troubles for his new romance. Hale must ask himself, is blood truly thicker than water? Will they weather the storm that has encircled the bond they built or will she run from love?
