Candice Burns lives by the motto taught to her by her mother: "Never tell a man you love him...just use him for sex". But things change when she meets Taylor Faison who is perfect for her. He has the personality, the swag, and a very large package that he carries in between his legs. Not only is he a boss in his own right, but he also knows how to please her physically, mentally and emotionally. Candice quickly finds herself trapped in a battle of lust and love for Tay. She's never been one to admit her feelings for him, so when he starts to tell her how he really feels, Candice feels threatened, scared and wants to retreat back to the woman she’d always been—the one who shunned love and settled for sex. But now things are different. No matter how hard Candi tries to hide her true feelings, she finds herself falling in love with Taylor. She tries to convince herself that it's just sex and nothing else but even she knows that's too good to be true. And even with Candice trying to figure out her feelings, Taylor has a dirty little secret that could quickly blow everything apart. In the follow up to Sex Ain’t Better Than Love, find out about how Candice learns to cope with Taylor’s dirty little secrets and how consequences of the past come to haunt Candice. Will she finally learn that Sex Ain’t Better Than Love?

Candice Burns lives by the motto taught to her by her mother: "Never tell a man you love him...just use him for sex." But things change when she meets Taylor Faison who is perfect for her. He has the personality, the swag, and a very large package that he carries in between his legs. Not only is he a boss in his own right, but he also knows how to please her physically, mentally and emotionally. Candice quickly finds herself trapped in a battle of lust and love for Tay. She's never been one to admit her feelings for him, so when he starts to tell her how he really feels, Candice feels threatened, scared and wants to retreat back to the woman she'd always been-the one who shunned love and settled for sex. But now things are different. No matter how hard Candi tries to hide her true feelings, she finds herself falling in love with Taylor. She tries to convince herself that it's just sex and nothing else but even she knows that's too good to be true. And even with Candice trying to figure out her feelings, Taylor has a dirty little secret that could quickly blow everything apart. Will Candice finally be open to admitting love? Or will she forever be alone? Will Taylor reveal to her his big secret? Or will an unexpected arrival bring everything out into the open?

For Indira Porter, falling in love with Mr. Bakari Marshall brought her the greatest euphoria like no other. However, now that he’s put an end to their relationship, she would be lying if she said that it didn’t hurt her in the worst way. To make matters even worse, Indira has discovered that she is now pregnant. Now she is left confused, not knowing if her pregnancy belongs to the man she is irrevocably in love with or her fiancé. And now that she’s been informed about Javon’s infidelity, Indira is only sent down a spiraling dark path. How will she be able to overcome this storm? Bakari Marshall gave Indira an ultimatum. It was either him or her fiancé, and when she fails to do what he asks, Bakari decides to cut her off completely, cutting a piece of his heart away with her. Determined to stay focused on himself and family only, Bakari does exactly that until a whirlwind comes flying into his path, and he finds out that his sister has failed to do the one task she promised to do: kill their new common enemy, Adonis Reid. Bakari is forced to take matters into his own hands and deal with the one person who he despises more than anything. But will his plans prevail, or will someone get in his way? In the explosive finale to My Hood King Gave Me A Love Like No Other, loyalty will be tested, hearts will be broken, and everyone will have an unforgettable journey like no other.

Who knew someone so dangerous could be so damn irresistible? The middle child of three girls, Solána Winters, was always one to oppose her mother’s wishes for her to be the typical good girl. However, deep down Solána knew her stubbornness had sent her mother to an early grave. After tragedy strikes, she gets back on the right path and focuses solely on herself... until she stumbles upon a bewitching addiction like no other, with not a single cure in sight. Kisan, known to many as Mace, on the surface appears to be a collected, handsome, and prestigious young man. And he is... among many other things. Those that know more, know him to be bold, calculated, and extremely cold-hearted. They know how crazy he truly is; how he can lay one finger on a trigger and aim perfectly without fail; a gentle giant to not one single soul but the only woman who has his heart—his three-year-old. Kisan and Solána are immediately drawn to each other, sparking an uncontrollable fire between them that neither party are able to put out. However, when the attractive heavy hitter and stubborn beauty’s worlds collide, it sets off a cascade of life-changing events. Events that not only change their lives but the lives of everyone around them. Loving a man like Kisan could potentially be the most intense and intimidating thing of Solána’s life, but is she willing to risk it all for a man she should be running far away from? And is Kisan willing to let a woman access the deepest, darkest parts of him? They say the purest love is hard to find... but now that Kisan has found it, can he make it last? Or will his inner demons get the best of him?

Who knew the purest love would turn out to be the most addictive substance? Kisan Williams knew from the second he laid eyes on Solána Winters that he wanted her. But from wanting her to now loving her was something that he never expected to happen. And now that it has, Kisan is torn. Should he make things work with the woman he loves or stay with the woman who birthed his precious daughter? Solána Winters is still distraught from Kisan’s sudden end to their relationship. She knows she loves him and doesn’t want to be without him. Despite her mind telling her to forget all about him, her heart yearns for his presence. Will her determination result in her taking control and going full force for the man she wants, regardless of his decision for them to be apart? Or will she fall into the arms of another? There’s a big secret lurking, and it could send Kisan into a state of pure hatred. And that ice-cold heart that was once melted by Solána could instantly freeze into an ice-cold box. In the second installment of The Purest Love for The Coldest Thug, lines will be crossed, tears will be shed, and love will endure. But can everyone survive the conflicting times ahead, or will the conflict get the best of them?

How can the one man you’ve loved for many years and only fallen deeper for, over a short period of time, be engaged to somebody else? Indira Porter is shocked to find out that Bakari has been engaged for a year. And to be told by the very woman he proposed to, is even more devastating for her. Now that the truth is finally brought to the light, Indira wants absolutely nothing to do with him. But wants and needs are two very different things. And with the way Mr. Marshall has quickly learned to make love to all parts of her body, staying away from him is about to be the biggest challenge of her life. Especially when she knows that despite him keeping such a big secret from her, he’s the only man she still truly wants. However, when Javon makes a bold statement that solidifies his love and commitment to her, Indira starts to realize that staying well away from Bakari Marshall is the only option to choose. Bakari Marshall never would have imagined being in his current predicament. With his fiancée back in town and the woman he loves trying to stay far away from him, Bakari finds himself juggling two women. One woman who he’s only with for the sake of his parents and the other woman who he refuses to be without. For the first time ever, Bakari’s love life begins to spiral out of control, but not only does his love life spiral, his tight bond with his sister, Tokyo, spirals uncontrollably once he learns who she’s been messing with, an old enemy who Bakari despises with all his heart and soul. When he gives Tokyo an ultimatum to choose the right side, her decision pushes them to a point that they’ve never been before. With secrets still lurking deep in the shadows, lines are about to be crossed, and lives will never ever be the same. Battles are about to be lost, but who is strong enough to win the war?

They’ve secretly been in love with each other from their very first encounter but convinced themselves that they mean nothing to one another. Until one unexpected night, four days before her wedding to another man, changes everything... Indira Porter has always been a survivor. After a tragic event sets her whole life in a completely new direction, the only person she knows she can trust is herself - and Javon, her boyfriend. The pair are in love or... so it seems. In her mind, their love is real and secure enough to withstand the hardships of life. With their wedding just days away, Indira convinces herself that marrying Javon is the best thing to do despite his imperfections. However, the big lesson Indira is about to learn, is the difference between a boy who exploits her and a man who truly cherishes her. Bakari Marshall: a man that many love and many love to hate. His attractive looks, irresistible smile and intelligence doesn’t take away from the ruthless, dominant individual he is. Being the only son of his parents, meant that Bakari had to step up and be the protector of his entire family: his mother, father and two crazy ass sisters who he would die for in a heartbeat. Grinding his way to the top meant that he could become the respected, feared and envied man he is today. Falling in love was never part of his game plan and if he did fall in love, he certainly didn’t expect it to be with a beauty such as Indira. Someone that he believed was just a childhood acquaintance and someone who didn’t care for his existence. Indira’s been acquainted to the quiet, humble and no-nonsense side of Mr. Marshall before, but she’s about to become well acquainted with the private, unusual side of him. The side that takes her to indescribable euphoria. The romance between Bakari and Indira consumes them both, becoming intense and too passionate for either party to resist. Despite all the odds saying they can’t be together, Bakari makes it clear to Indira that she alone is who he wants. And the word ‘no’ just happens to not be in his vocabulary. Can Indira allow herself to be with the one man that she’s convinced herself for so long is just a product of her past? Or will her loyalty to her so-called fiancé stop her from beginning a new chapter with an infamous yet charming hood king? With secrets lurking in every corner... will Indira be able to trust herself or even anyone at all? In My Hood King Gave Me A Love Like No Other... love will certainly endure but who is strong enough to win the war?

Unbeknownst to The Howard Men, Athena White is the snake in the grass that lives among them. The mastermind behind all the terrible things happening to them, the wolf in sheep’s clothing, the woman that they believe is undoubtedly and irrevocably in love with Keon Howard. Unfortunately, the Howards are still unaware of her evil crimes because the person who has the power to expose her secretive ways, has now vanished. Kalmon Howard is left distraught at the fact that the love of his life is now missing. Knowing that the man he never saw as a threat is responsible for Azia’s whereabouts being unknown, has Kalmon out for blood. His only priority is returning Azia back home, safe and in his arms. With his brother and cousin right by his side, Kalmon focuses on finding Azia and dealing with Nahmir once and for all. In addition to finding and returning Azia home, the Howards still have their own personal turmoil and drama to deal with. Kalmon Howard made the biggest mistake of pushing Azia away and now has to deal with the consequences of his actions. Will he ever find Azia, or has he really lost her forever? Can the heart he once secured even be his again? Keon Howard has fallen in love with a woman who is his baby mama’s sister. A woman he had no business falling in love with in the first place. Can he convince Iman that they’re really meant to be despite their complicated situation, or is this the end of them before they could even fully start? Jahmai Howard never in a million years thought that being in a relationship was in his playing cards but the new hand he’s dealt, crossing paths with Nova, Jahmai is undeniably attracted to her. But being attracted to her and being ready for a relationship are two very different things. Is Jahmai truly ready to settle down, or will his player ways get the best of him? This journey is finally coming to an end and everyone has many trials and tribulations to overcome. Will they all be able to stand the tests of time and make it out strong? Or will they all crumble and fall in this thrilling tale of love?

Love was never on the agenda for Azia Price. She was too focused on building her career, putting it way above love and even herself. Landing an unexpected job at a top marketing firm was a dream come true. And now that a major opportunity for her to become partner pops up, the ambitious beauty is determined to land the new job role. Until everything starts spiraling uncontrollably once her boss’s son, a man too good looking to be true, crashes into her world, threatening everything she has worked so hard to build...by snatching her new dream job. Kalmon Howard is a man who is no stranger to success. Ruling the streets and making endless amounts of cash are just two of the many accomplishments of this sexy, yet ruthless businessman. Never being one to shy away from the sword, Kalmon does anything to protect his family and empire. And those that try to cross him, always wish they hadn’t. After his last headache dealing with his ex, love is the last thing on Kalmon’s mind. He’s more concerned with diving into new business ventures and he sets his sights on the one company he helped build from the ground up. He never had an issue earning respect from anyone...until Azia Price stepped into his life. Like a bee to honey, Azia is drawn to Kalmon and despite her mind convincing her to stay away from this bold stranger, their hold on each other is too powerful. But while the pair become more acquainted, hidden truths start crawling out from every direction. Neither Kalmon nor Azia could have imagined how connected they would become or realize how connected their lives truly are. But they’re surely about to find out and life will never be the same again. Passion and desire fill the pages of this love tale but most of all, deceit. Kalmon secures Azia’s heart but will he also be the person who ultimately breaks it?

These words unspoken, but dwell so deep inside; these words express my feelings But I find ways to hide Words that tell a story of an innocent teenage girl Words that show her journey and outlook on the world, Her mind is always racing and beating to a different drum She reaches out for condolence But no one has time to come. The Journey According to Re is an intimate encounter with me. This book exposes my greatest weaknesses and my greatest strengths. This book charts my growth from the tender age of 15 until 26. Its through this book, that I hope my story reaches another soul who feels or has felt voiceless. May our lights shine as we journey through this dream that we call life.