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Fifteen years have passed since Meekah of Zohar Pride took Nala away from me. My fated mate, my reason for breathing. The separation was necessary—she needed to learn control over her lion—but the loss has hollowed me. I've spent these years building my dream: House of Boker, the first truly diverse supernatural pack in Wintermoon's history. I've secured a position at the Academy, constructed a home worthy of my mate, and established myself as alpha. Everything is in place. Now it's time to bring Nala home where she belongs.

Can he be a YN & lover boy? Or does he have to live by a certain creed and be just as reckless as all the others, not looking for a constant?

Kairo Steele built his name in the shadows—feared, respected, and always ten steps ahead. But with power comes enemies, and with love comes risk. Now, the empire he's fought to protect is cracking at the edges… and Savanna Heartz is caught dead center. Savanna thought she could handle life on Kairo's side—the pressure, the secrets, the fire. But some truths hit harder than bullets, and the cost of loyalty is starting to feel too high.

Hi. I'm Rivah. But to the internet? I'm soaked. And before you judge me, let me ask you something: when men sleep around, they're called experienced. When women do it, we're called everything but free. So I stopped caring what anyone calls me and started telling the truth. My blog, Body Count, isn't about sex. It's about choosing me. About turning every red flag into a teachable moment and every body into a boundary I built myself. Then Kross showed up. He's... different. Like, green flags in bulk.

At the end of Yours for the Holiday, Jerrica is at a crossroads. Her father wanted her to return home, and her heart wanted to stay with whom she had fallen for. Krue Francis. Choosing Krue may mean cutting ties with everything she's ever known...and risking everything for a love that might destroy them both.

Mahogany Mills-Morris has been tethered to Duke since they were teenagers. On paper, they've built a life: a marriage, a home, four beautiful children. But behind closed doors, Mahogany is unraveling, bound by history, babies, and the kind of love that's easier to hold onto than to walk away from. The warmth is gone. Her laughter is quieter. And every day feels like a version of a life she no longer recognizes.

Love is an unfamiliar feeling for me. But after a beautiful nanny saved my life, I know that's exactly what I feel for her. At no other time has another woman touched me this way. For this reason, I know for sure that I've never loved Taliyah on this level. I don't know how to manage these new emotions for the nanny, but they have me moving ruthlessly and recklessly, even got me stepping outta character and crossing a line that I wouldn't ever thought to cross. However, under no circumstance have I ever needed a woman before, but I definitely need this nanny in my life.

After being shot, Foe is now face-to-face with the one thing he's been running from: karma. He is forced to battle his demons from a past that's coming for blood while a secret love emerges. While trying to protect his friendship and the brotherhood of the Zoo Boyz, Foe is also protecting the heart of someone he has unexpectedly fallen for, Zu's girlfriend, Harvey. As the two try to hide what's been brewing, it is only a matter of time before what they've been hiding is exposed.

A life without Blair Phillips is a life I refuse to live. At fourteen, she unknowingly became my anchor. Now thirty, I want her to be everything she was meant to be. We were in a state of transition, but… My heart. My life. My…everything belonged to her.

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.

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.

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?