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Nicolas Brown is the epitome of speak-when-spoken-to. He doesn't volunteer information or even his time. He's one who observes from the shadows more than one who craves the spotlight. His attention has fallen to a certain woman, and she is one who enjoys the game that's being played. However, he's not the only chaser. Ross McIntyre is the woman you see often but never recognize. In her line of profession, she blends right in with the crowd but stands out to one. She's as sweet as they come but has violent tendencies when pushed. With a mind like hers, unpredictable is an understatement.

She was the pretty girl from the South whose life had been planned out for her since the age of fourteen, when she had her first boyfriend. She never anticipated that one decision would turn her world upside down. He was a smart kid from the slums who was known for his handsome looks, tantalizing eyes, and smile. He grew up in a dangerous environment, to most, and instead of turning away from danger, he embraced it, using it to his advantage to get where he wanted in life, which was out of the hood.

Just when Legendary thought he had found peace, his happy ending was gone just as fast as it arrived. He can't seem to catch a break as his past continues to haunt him. For so long, Legendary felt guilty over the passing of his best friend, but he soon finds out that his best friend wasn't as loyal as Legendary thought he was. When the secret his best friend literally took to the grave is revealed, Legendary finds himself in the midst of chaos, confusion, and his future left hanging in the balance.

Calliope "Callie" Palmer is one year fresh out of a relationship with a heartbreaking end. Since deciding to focus on herself and her bakery, the last thing Callie is looking for again is love. When her best friend recruits her for a photoshoot with her fiancé, Callie has a feeling she's being set up. Her initial apprehension is replaced with immediate attraction when she lays eyes on the handsome Thane St. Thomas.

Those who knew the streets in Houston knew one thing for sure. The four brothers of the Kinsey Cartel were as crazy as hell. The oldest two, Tremell and Tristan, aka Tre and Tripp, might just have been the craziest of all. Crossing any of them could end your life, especially given Tre's unique skills at murder. No one messed with them… until a pair of best friends, Shamar and Cyn, came in and turned Tre and Tripp's world upside down.

Kylo Harper hated everything about Teddy Shaw from the moment she met him. He was everything she didn't want in her life. For Teddy, it was a fight to keep his feelings in check since they were only supposed to be temporary. Both were in need of something, but didn't know what until they stopped running and realized it was each other.

From the moment I saw Ashlynn, I knew she was mine. Didn't matter that she had a ring on her finger or a man standin' next to her—she belonged to me, and deep down, she knew it too. I wasn't about to play fair or fall back, not when somethin' that real was right in front of me. So I did what any n*gga would do for the woman meant to be his—I applied pressure until she had no choice but to see what we were. Forever his? Nah. She was forever mine.

I'm the illegitimate son of a mafia boss and a natural-born killer. As my father's enforcer, my assignments are dark and demented. I'm willing to cross any line for my family. Until her. She's everything I shouldn't want—innocent and timid with a smile that makes me forget to breathe. She's a walking angel in designer heels and the daughter of my family's sworn enemy. On command, I took her like a thief in the night. Now she's mine—even if she doesn't want to accept her new reality.

Briar Rose is reluctant to pursue a relationship with the cocky young ladies' man, Tyrese Kinsey. Ty is determined to have the beautiful doctor, and he's used to getting what he wants. But just as Briar is about to give in to her desire, a young woman named Storm, who idolizes Ty, appears. She's determined to make her hero her man, at any cost.

As the Zoo Boyz brotherhood teeters on the brink of collapse, the story unfolds further as Preach grapples with the ultimate choice of siding with the streets or the pulpit. Between trying to be the perfect Preacher's kid and remaining a friend to his brothers, his faith never wavers. During the Zoo Boyz's quest to understand Chevy's inexplicable desire to travel, Preach crossed paths with an individual who would alter the course of his life in ways he never imagined. Navi enters Preach's heart like a thief in the night.

Gu is on a rampage as his world crumbles, determined to cut off the snakes in his life. His only peace is Qui, whose love teaches him the meaning of 'need,' and anyone who threatens their bond is in danger. As Gu endures one tragedy after another, Qui becomes his rock, even as she heals herself, vowing to stand by him forever. Qui is riding for Gu and refuses to let bitter exes push her away, especially as she battles her own demons.

In my quiet life of painting and solitude, my only companion is my elderly neighbor, Sarah. She encourages me to seek love, but I feel as though I'm waiting for someone special. My dreams are filled with a striking man—Amir—who unexpectedly walks into my diner, enchanting me with his charm and supernatural presence. He's a powerful blend of vampire, shifter, and warlock, making him one of the mightiest beings alive. As my feelings for him grow, I realize that loving him comes with complications, especially with a hidden threat looming over me.

When Khadoja Perry agrees to become a surrogate for Canyon "Cannon" Kross—a cold-hearted, fine-as-hell, hood-rich thug with no interest in love—everything starts to unravel. What was supposed to be a contractual, nine-month transaction turns complicated fast. Between Doja's ex stirring the pot, her smart mouth, Cannon's low tolerance, and heated moments of thug passion, a bond forms that neither of them saw coming.

There was only one thing on my mind this football season: Revenge. Last season, my number one wide receiver had patted me on the back, then walked away with my fiancée. I'd become the laughingstock of the entire sports world, with my face being splashed across gossip sites. As I watched my ex, Shaunie, walk down the aisle to Vick, I vowed everybody was going to pay. The only person laughing this season would be me.

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.

Savanna Heartz never expected to cross paths with Kairo Steele again—the reckless young producer from Compton who built his empire off beats, bullets, and bad decisions. She never imagined that a simple business deal—a few haircut appointments—would pull her into his world of money, power, and dangerous promises. But when Kairo presents her with a million-dollar contract—not for music, not for business, but for his legacy—Savanna is faced with a decision that could change her life. One million per child. A secluded mansion to carry them in peace. A contract to keep their arrangement airtight.

After a breakup, social media manager Kupid Love moves away from the city she's ever known to Heartville for a new start. Unbeknownst to her, she lands an interview for a new client, the hottest rapper out, Crown Heart. When Crown Heart's eyes land on Kupid Love, it is love at first sight. With her guard up, Kupid doesn't take anything Crown says seriously—until he shows her.

The only thing Tya Lewis knew in life was to problem-solve the best way she knew how. Being beautiful, intelligent, and charming came with its pros and cons, but Tya focused on the pros. Tya's entire life, she lived without remorse due to her having a safety net. But when her shield was snatched from the soles of her feet, Tya became a beautiful firecracker, vowing to protect herself and never forget what was instilled in her. Tya's motto was "I'll figure it out" until she met someone like him.

North King has always been quieter and more reserved, but the youngest of the three King brothers is ready to take his place on the throne. Content with fading into the background, North just goes through the motions of life, enjoying his family and his work. That is, until he meets the quick-witted, charismatic Aspen Frost. Everybody knows her, but only a few see her for who she truly is, a deep well with dreams and plans of her own. Ready for a different pace, she decides to forge a path she never saw coming... or maybe she never let herself see. Until now.

Welcome to Monsters Inc., where decisions have consequences and loyalty comes at a high cost. In this intense power struggle, the lines between good and evil are blurred, leaving no one untouched. Will they rise up to fight or become just another pawn in the twisted game of power?