"“Bring the drugs, baby, I could bring my pain.”—The Weeknd
Fate 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 match him in every way.
One eventful day changes both of their lives forever. A roommate agreement is the catalyst to an unexpected romance. Will Queen be everything Royal wants? Will Royal be everything Queen needs? Find out as love, loyalty, and lust join forces in Queen’s High."
"Secure
Adjective: 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.
Secure
Verb: protect against threats; make safe.
James Hill is a security guard for the city’s most popular club. He is a six-foot, five-inch wall of pure muscle. People feel his presence before anyone sees him. He is a guarded and closed-off man who has sworn off relationships … until he meets her.
Brielle is the light in James’s dark life. She lights a spark in him that challenges everything he’s ever believed about love. The two of them are like moths to a flame, unable to fight the call of their bodies to one another. Will their love prevail, or will their connection burn to ashes in this romantic love story?"
"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.
The two cross paths twice in their lifetime. Both times leave a lasting impression. Will the felon and cook find love in a world set out to keep them apart, or will they find the perfect recipe to an unforgettable love?"
"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 something to ease her broken heart, where she crosses paths with Nicholas.
Nicholas is completely enamored by Charm’s beauty. He goes against everything he stands for when he sits at her table.
Broken hearts are mended, and souls are tied in this fast-paced romantic tale. Will Nicholas and Charm find their happily ever after, or will the secrets between them be too much to bear?"
"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 well as she thought she did.
Onyx Sawyer was loving and living life. He had it all and to top it off, he had a beautiful woman on his arm. Life changed the moment he learned he was going to be a father. When Halani suffers a miscarriage, truths are revealed that cost him his relationship. Onyx thinks that he is giving her time to come to grips, but what he doesn't realize is his behavior is pushing Halani into the arms of the most unsuspecting person… his brother.
Hendrix Sawyer has always picked up his brother's slack. Once again, he is forced to deal with Onyx's mess, only this time, it involves one of his best friends. With Halani suffering and Onyx in the wind, he steps up in her time of need. What starts with the innocence of being a shoulder to cry on soon turns into a mess of forbidden feelings.
Will Onyx get it together? Will Halani and Hendrix be able to fight their newfound feelings? Or will the weight of their worlds cause everything to come crashing down?"
"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.
Nahmir was unfamiliar with the Morris Mob, so when Amora enters the coffee shop, he’s none the wiser to the dangers ahead. When the two souls meet, they push each other’s buttons. One eventful night changes the trajectory of both of their lives. Nahmir’s strength is put to the test in this action-packed mafia romance."
"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 face-off on her first case.
Detective Maddox Reed doesn’t mind cutting corners when closing a case. Since his days in patrol, the locals knew to steer clear of “Speedy Reed-y.” When Donovan Duncan was brought into his squad room, he was ready to send him to prison without an interrogation. He thought the case was cut-and-dried … until Talia comes to his office with fingers pointed, ready to get Donovan the justice he deserves.
Representing opposite sides of the law, Talia and Maddox find themselves fighting two battles: justice and lust. How could they fall in love under circumstances so polarizing that the whole world can feel the tension? While both of them are in a race to come out on top, surprising feelings make it difficult to separate business from pleasure. Will these two souls find solace with each other? Or will the burden of love be too hard to bear?"
"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 “Krash” Williams was the world’s light heavyweight champion. His hands were registered weapons by the way he’d bestow damage upon his opponents. He had money, cars, houses, and women at his disposal. He’d always been content with the bachelor life. That is … until he met Her.
When Krash and Bernie cross paths, it’s as if the spark of a firework is ignited. The chemistry is too powerful to avoid. However, they find themselves in one too many trying situations. Will they find their way to a happy ending, or will their love crash and burn?"
"embrace /im-?br?s/ to clasp in the arms; to take up especially readily or gladly
Suvi Summers never had luck in the love department. Failed relationship after failed relationship leads her to an unforgettable interview with the matchmaking service, Arranged Hearts.
Blaze Snow was a ladies' man through and through. He’d never had any trouble finding a woman, but keeping her was a different story. When his best friend signs up for a matchmaking service, he goes for moral support but ends up in an interview of his own.
Neither of them expects to gain much from the service, but when they meet at the alter a few weeks later, they are forced to come to terms with feelings neither of them were prepared to reveal.
Will this unexpected start lead them to embrace their love, or will they find out they were only meant to be friends? Will the arranged hearts commit to forever, or will I do turn into I don’t?"
"Honesty Samuels was left to deal with the consequences of her actions. Newly single, heartbroken, and wading through rapid water, she puts her heart on lock and focuses on her new life as a mother with a budding career.
Sincere Allen was dealt a terrible hand in the game of life. With no father and a mother battling an addiction, he had to get it out the mud. His hard work catapults him into notoriety. From dope dealers, rappers, and everyone in between, they knew to steer clear of The Sin. Anyone who had the misfortune of crossing his path never lived to tell the story. He was a ruthless criminal with a tattered soul.
Summoned to his home, Honesty is catapulted into a life she didn’t expect to be a part of. What could have been a tragic ending turns into a harmonious beginning neither were prepared for. Will Sincere and Honesty work through their inner turmoil to have a beautiful happily ever after, or are their souls too far damaged for salvation?"
"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 Texas. The only thing she cared about was her career … Until she met him.
Nathan Bowers was as cool as a cucumber. He was the middle child of three boys and always went with the flow. He didn’t expect anything from anyone because it saved him the disappointment of being let down.
When the two meet, coffee isn’t the only thing hot between them. Sparks fly and emotions run rampant as they navigate through life with seemingly nothing in common. Will their opposites attract to create a beautiful connection, or will their sweet romance run stale?"
"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 he
loves—being the assistant director of a major food chain.
Music producer and fashion mogul Avery Duval was every man’s dream. She was smart, creative, and a freak in the sheets. She was a no-nonsense kind of woman with her mind only on elevating to the next level. After failed relationships, she’s hesitant to get back out into the dating pool.
When Saint and Avery cross paths, the chemistry is undeniable. They are both put outside of their comfort zones as they navigate through strong feelings and people not wanting them to get to their happily ever after. Will the haters prevail, or will Saint get his redemption?"
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