"'They won't get you like I will / My only wish is I die real / Cause that truth hurts, and those lies heal' —Drake, 'Take Care'
Jeremiah 29:11 became a daily affirmation for Clover Carson when she buried the love of her life and became a single mother. While most women in their twenties are stacking cash, traveling, or relishing in their ho phase, the overworked mama spends her days at school and her nights in PTA meetings. Aside from never-ending obligations, the curvy lady has found a safe space among her social media following and agrees to a night out that doesn't include overthinking. What starts off as a night of celebration turns into a rescue mission that may test Clover's faith and her self-control.
Destin 'Durk' Sharp swears by the words 'Fool me twice, and I'll take your life.' Habitual heartbreak curated his mindset and turned him into a man you never take home to meet your parents. Although Durk has transitioned from shooter to tattoo shop owner, the daredevil can't let go of his vices. Being one of the youngest members of The Sons of Eshu, his feral behavior is often viewed as juvenile. As an attempt to prove he's as grown as his large stature, Durk accepts a bet without thinking of how much it may cost him.
Two people walk into a karaoke bar. Little do they know, the fraudulent people in their past connect them, and only real love can save them."
"“Why me and you had to meet, talk, f***, and get caught up?”—Ja Rule
Stevie Bluehaven faces a tough decision: break the number one street code or stay in an abusive relationship. Choosing herself, the twenty-seven-year-old dog groomer goes against the grain and runs to a new city with her baby, best friend, and the clothes on her back. Taking advantage
of her fresh start, Stevie pours all her time into building her clientele and restoring her faith in herself. However, an impromptu night out leads her to a place inhabited by a dangerous man, with broadening energy and protection the runaway didn’t know she would need.
In a world where loyalty is everything, Shiloh Sharp is a man who commands it. As the owner of the hottest strip club in Silk Hills, he has a reputation of being a boss, and as the president of a notorious club, he’s created a reputation of being dangerous. No matter how others view him, Shiloh’s
only concern is the way his daughters see him. With that in mind, the street racer offers a helping hand to a curvy woman who gets tangled in his beef. There’s no way he could know the act of kindness would lead him to confront his principles and people from his past.
Stevie and Shiloh don't have much in common except knowing the impact of breaking the rules. When given the option to ride or die, will the duo hold each other down or hold each other back?"
"“Went from being cozy to living crazy. From you don’t know me to waiting baby …”—Brent Faiyaz
There are quite a few dirty deeds Stony Thorns is ashamed of committing, but prying into peoples’ business for a living isn’t one of them. Working as a paparazzi in Silk Hills allows Stony to feed her love for photography and avoid a traditional nine-to-five. Her profession has also acted as a hindrance to her love life, though that hasn’t swayed her career path. All seems well in Stony’s world until she finds herself in a life-changing predicament that challenges her selfish ways. Placed in a bind, Stony uses her resources and goes on a mission to capture an image that’s front-page worthy. Little does she know, the bag she’s attempting to secure may have the potential to blow up in her face.
O’Cyrus Dellinger lives his life without regrets and is willing to fight anybody who has a problem with it. After experiencing hardships as a child, swing first and deal with the consequences later became a morning affirmation he swears by. Though unconventional, O’Cyrus’s aggressive nature has been the driving force to a prosperous boxing career. Unfortunately, his achievements aren’t enough to keep the bullheaded fighter from traveling to the underground regardless of the consequences. That all has the potential to change when a threat to O’Cyrus’s livelihood leaves him less options than he’s used to and at the mercy of someone he considers an enemy.
In most cases, the paparazzi is a celebrity’s worst nightmare. However, when forced to work together, can a trespasser become a lifeline?"
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