"The Crescent Falls Royals has a new baller and he’s straight out of D-Ville.
Family over everything was the vow YaaKov Vaughn lived by. The words never rang more true until he had to make a decision that could cost him his future. The ink on his neck and the blood in his veins decided his fate.
Three years later Kove is back to claim everything that should have rightfully been his. A new contract with the Royals has been signed and he just touched down with one plan…
Eat…sleep…ball…repeat!
Xiah Perry needs a win. She’s one sale away from losing her position as an agent at the top real estate brokerage in the city. When a potential client falls into her lap, Xiah is determined to ensure he gets the house of his dreams, so that she can get the commission of hers…
And keep her job!
Unfortunately, the sexy, unimpressed, newly drafted NBA player has no interest in making her job easy. He barely even acknowledges her…
Until he’s unable to ignore her allure!
With the blinders off and Kove’s focus on Xiah, it’s all gas and no brakes, D-Ville style!"
"Eastland Joseph better known as “East” to anyone outside of family, has the respect of the streets and the knowledge of a kingpin. His past life experiences have made him the man he is today. It was never glamorous but it was necessary. Forced to be the man of the house at a young age, East has always handled business and family before anything. Settling down with one woman, has never fit into the hierarchy of his needs.
Joi loves hard and at times too much. Her loyalty has kept her in a relationship with a man who does not value her as he should, but with no evidence of any wrong doing, Joi cannot bring herself to leave. Having something at the end of the day is better than nothing and Joi only has gut feelings.
Joi’s best friend, Nyelle is all about her son. After news of her long time boyfriend’s infidelities comes out in the worst way, she is no longer concerned with a relationship. Taking care of home and making sure her son is happy is her only focus.
In Vega’s mind it will always be loyalty over anything. That mind frame caused him to lose three years of his life. Now that he is home, Vega’s way of thinking has changed. No longer concerned with the fast life, Vega is ready to try something different
Each of these four have their own insecurities and doubts that they have to work through in order to see what’s in front of them. Each guarded for their own reasons, they must decide if the potential benefits of a new relationship outweigh the risks. Will they decide to take that leap or will the past stand in the way of what could be a beautiful future?"
"What happens when your marriage is arranged to pay a debt for your family's business?
You make a proposition to the biggest boss in the underworld to marry you instead.
Just to find that he only wants you … All of you!
Holiday Novella
Crime Family
Arranged Marriage—with a twist!
Insta Love
HEA"
"Yahzi needed to heal…
Suleem needed to grow…
When you love someone, let them go. If they find their way back to you, it’s meant to be. If they’re stubborn, go get them and bring them home where they belong.
For Suleem, gang is life, but Yahzi is his heart. One is the blood that runs through his veins and the other is the heart that keeps it flowing. He needs them both…
Loyalty and Love: Welcome to D-Ville!"
"When it comes to Samari Janaé, music is in her soul and her lyrics are the blood that keeps her heart beating. When the label silences her voice taking away her lifeline with a bogus contract, Samari feels defeated but still holds onto the dream of sharing her talent with the world. Failure isn’t fatal and success … or lack thereof isn’t final.
Asao ‘A’so’ Delane built his empire from the hustle and now wears the crown as one of the most successful indie artists to ever step to a mic. Work hard, grind harder isn’t just a phrase, it’s Asao’s life motto. He’s not looking for anything or anyone else to fulfill him beyond the music.
No matter your plans, your purpose will always take center stage in this game called life. Samari and Asao are destined. Their attraction is instant and a pull neither can deny. Their connection runs deep. It’s lyrical and poetic. A rhythm that doesn’t make sense but can’t be ignored.
He’s the solution to all her problems, she’s the light exposing all the demons he’s desperately trying to hide. Together they just might rewrite each other’s stories. A beautiful melody from the heart of the hustle."
"Mission Alexander is the epitome of a boss.
Rude, uncaring, and sexy all at the same time, Mission is who he is unapologetically. Nothing comes before his money or his business. Now that he has conquered the illegal world, his cousin urges him to cross over to the legit side. Not liking change, Mission resists this new venture until he realizes the connection it has with someone he wants—Tayah Nolan!
Tayah Nolan has always settled to make things in her life easy; this includes her fiance and career. Feeling like her life is stagnant and with some encouragement from her sister Myon, she finally takes a risk that will change her whole life. Meeting Mission Alexander forces some big changes in her personal and professional life, but is she prepared to embrace either one?
Myon Nolan is what some would call a free spirit. Living life day to day, she prefers things to just flow. This has caused her to stay with her boyfriend, Niko, even though she knows he constantly cheats on her. A quick run-in with Navarro Alexander has Myon realizing what a real man is like, even before she wants to acknowledge it.
Navarro Alexander, lawyer by day and thug by night, has been stuck in his situationship for far too long. He is comfortable where he is at, but in the back of his mind, he knows he wants more. A rough upbringing causes Navarro to care more than he should for people.
Navigating through their personal and professional lives, these four must figure out how everything fits together. The puzzle won't be easy and will have each of them reevaluating things. As they go back and forth, there will come a time when they each find themselves stuck on the same thought: Love Me or Leave Me Alone."
"Isaiah and Lake find peace in the eye of a storm. Unfortunately, life will not allow the happiness they deserve. Family secrets have a way of tarnishing the strongest bonds, but only if you allow them.
For Lake, things are falling in place but an unexpected arrival threatens to destroy the happy world she’s transitioning to.
Isaiah has lost more than his fair share and refuses to allow anyone to be the reason he loses again. No man on earth will get in the way of what he wants, not even family.
When the deals are set and federal agents are involved, Isaiah has to keep a cool head or find himself on the wrong side of a bad situation. Lake is fighting to hold onto a man who makes her whole and Isaiah is struggling to ensure the woman who owns his heart doesn’t become a casualty from the consequences of his actions."
"After wasting years in a marriage founded on lies, betrayal, and manipulation, Christian Devereaux decides to not only take control of his life but his happiness.
Marrying for love feels amazing until Scotlyn realizes the sentiment isn’t returned. Unbeknownst to her, she has spent years in a marriage founded on a mutually beneficial agreement. After her divorce, Scotlyn learns that as much as she needs control, submission is the true key to locking down her heart.
When Christian meets Scotlyn, bedroom and boardroom deals create a beautiful blueprint for a foundation of new beginnings and love."
"Isaiah Cason is a man of means. His movements are calculated, which has earned him respect and success while he smoothly navigates the light and dark. It only makes sense that matters of the heart follow the same blueprint, but he finds himself submerged in a complicated connection of deception and disloyalty.
Lake Patterson learned early in life that family can be your biggest downfall. With the secrets she keeps locked away, Lake finds it impossible to stay grounded and maintain any semblance of happiness. Trying to navigate and survive in the world alone, Lake’s only goal is to keep her head above water. There is little to no room for anything else.
When Lake and Isaiah’s worlds collide, they both feel a pull that can’t be overlooked nor denied. They are forced to open up in ways neither of them deemed possible, but life has a way of denying happiness, even to those who are most deserving.
You can’t always break the ties that bind, no matter how much your heart longs to be free. Casualties sometimes can’t be avoided, regardless of how pure the intentions of the heart."
"Makari Phoenix and Omiri Hayes shared an unforgettable night that eventually changed the trajectory of their future.
She left that mistake and the man she shared it with in the past. However, a year later their worlds collide again and Makari has kept a secret that will turn the NFL superstar’s world upside down.
That secret shares unique eyes identical to his…
Omiri Hayes is an NFL great and tortured soul. His money, access, and secrets from his past create a perfect storm for reckless decisions. When Omiri crosses paths with the one who got away, he’s determined not to fumble the opportunity to prove he isn't the same man she crept out on a year ago. He's ready to fight for what he wants… his family.
Makari isn’t looking for his money, fame, or promises. The only demand she has is for Omiri to prove he can be the man their daughter needs him to be. Despite Omiri’s charming ways, Makari doesn’t trust his motives yet realizes some connections can’t be denied.
Omiri has to prove he can be the MVP for the two people who matter most to him, even if it means facing his demons. Makari has her own game plan that doesn't include getting blindsided by feelings for her child’s father.
Unfortunately, they’ve both already lost yardage with continual flags on the play of their tenuous connection working overtime to keep them out of the end zone. The drive downfield may not be pretty but Makari and Omiri are determined to score and seal the win."
"From USA Today bestselling author K.C. Mills comes a scorching romance about a ruthless crime boss who discovers his greatest weakness may be the woman he vowed to protect—a gripping tale of power, protection, and the kind of love that breaks all the rules.
“You Could Do Damage Too weaves a delicious tale of romance, arranged marriage, and family secrets. The character development, storytelling, and romance showcase K.C. Mills’s talent and the power of her stories. This is a must read!”—DANIELLE ALLEN, USA Today bestselling author of Curvy Girl Summer
In a world where power and survival intertwine, Nari—a resilient former foster child—finds herself unexpectedly married to Kincaid Akel, a ruthless businessman with a complicated past.
What begins as a calculated arrangement transforms into a passionate and dangerous journey of love, loyalty, and survival. Kincaid’s fierce devotion to Nari is matched only by his willingness to eliminate anyone threatening her safety. But when the shadows of their past—including Nari’s criminal father, Eli Manchester—begin to close in, their marriage is tested in ways neither could have imagined.
Pregnant and caught between her husband’s dark world and her own search for identity, Nari must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to protect the life they’re building together. With enemies lurking and secrets threatening to destroy everything, Kincaid and Nari must trust each other completely … or risk losing everything they’ve fought so hard to create."
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