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A whole ten years has passed since Ahmad Clemons saw any of his family or his old friends. Years ago, everyone was as close-knit as they come... That was until an unfortunate set of circumstances forced Ahmad to leave them all behind. As luck would have it, another unfortunate event—the death of his brother—has brought him back home to attend the funeral. The saying, “Estranged family members only get back together for weddings and funerals,” couldn't be more true as old issues bubble to the surface amongst the Clemons clan. Long ago, Ahmad’s choice was to never look back, never ...

Kasaundra Sanford has done nothing but be true to herself. She is who she is, and isn't changing for anyone. She calls it self-love and putting herself first. However, everyone around her calls it something else: fear. Since a very harsh break-up, Kasaundra can have attraction. She can take anyone to bed. She can't—she won't have love. Well, that's until painter and poet, Amir Davis, enters her life. Was it love at first sight? Was it an instant attraction? Kasaundra doesn't know; all she does know is that she's never felt anything like what she feels for Amir. After a game of cat-and-...

What would you do? You and a friend have been cool for years. Both you and this friend are lonely but feeling jaded by a number of broken romances. Both of you have decided that you’re ready to quit looking for true love. You two have never thought of each other sexually, but a fun night hanging out full of Netflix, takeout, and a lot of drinks leads to “we ain’t supposed to be f*cking” sex. Crazy scenario, right? As crazy as it sounds, this is the exact situation Traycee Simmons and Ahsim Johnson find themselves in. Friends can sleep together and remain just friends, right? Ahsim ...

In the beginning—back in college, Christian Coleman never thought in a million years that he and Aziza would speak one word to each other or grow to be friends. He came into her life and turned everything upside down with his devastatingly good looks, cocky demeanor, brash attitude, and unfiltered way of speaking. When they first met, it was hate at first sight as he saw women as nothing but objects for his pleasure. He just wanted sex from her. Fate, however, made their lives intertwine and after one night of passion, he found himself falling hard for Aziza. But that was college… Since...

Kareem’s Story: “I went from being on top of the world to the bottom of the barrel in one shot. When I had nothing left, I had Nasirah. Except...things are different now. I'm different as I don't want to go through the cycle that's plagued my life. And the more I lean on Nasirah...the more I'm seeing & feeling an end to my suffering.” Nasirah’s Story: “It wasn't supposed to be this way. I only let Kareem stay with me until he got himself together. I didn't need any of his drama while trying to raise my baby boy alone. But the longer he stayed, the more I got to know the real ...

Rae’Jon Morrison loved himself some Khadija Reeves. From the very first time he saw her - he loved her. Unfortunately, Khadija didn’t feel the same way and her rejection formed a hole in his heart that he filled with his career and loads of women. But once, he’s forced to return home, Rae’Jon must confront the pain, he swore that he left in his past. ​ Khadija knew Rae’Jon before he was “Rae’Jon”, one nation’s hottest single R&B artists. Before all of that, he just the nerdy boy that was her best friend. He was the boy that loved her. He loved her whether she one pound ...

Rachel and Rain Campbell had nothing but the best in their lives growing up. They are the diamonds of their father’s eye, although older sister, Rachel’s, light has always shone brighter than Rain’s, casting a dark shadow that Rain has had to live in forever. Now in their adult lives, Rachel’s light has eclipsed Rain fully as Rachel is set to get married to the Mayor’s son, Heru. The same Heru who went to college with Rain—the same Heru who Rain has always had eyes for. Despite their differences, Rachel and Rain have always loved each other. Everything between them is calm. The ...

**FULL STANDALONE** For A’Jhani Rhodes, every day is a struggle. Because of his autism, his day is either easy or one hell of a challenge, especially after a very harsh breakup. All A’Jhani wants to do is mend the pieces of his broken heart and move on. When Zion comes into his life, his comfortable routine implodes. A’Jhani can handle change, but Zion is unrelenting in her quest to understand him, to show him acceptance, and maybe even show love. When she breaks through his shell, A'Jhani’s world will never be the same again. A’Jhani is an awkward man with Asperger’s Syndrome ...

Bianca Evans is a self-proclaimed hood goddess. With her razor-sharp attitude, alluring charm, and beauty, she is willing to do whatever it takes to climb, fuck, or even steal her way out of the hood. Bianca tempts her victims with her irresistible charm, but she cannot resist the rush that satisfies her hungry libido with each steal. So much so that it’s become an addiction for her. It’s an addiction she hides—an addiction that if found out would tear her world apart, especially if Ćamil found out. Ćamil King has been Bianca’s rock and support since they first met in college. ...

“No amount of success, money, or fame should ever come before self-love.” Melody Ford chose self-love over the money, notoriety, and endless drama of being Jamil Walker’s wife. Having semi-escaped from the tumultuous and abusive relationship, Melody is only focused on her newfound future. Yet while waiting on the divorce to be finalized, Melody only has one thing on her mind: revenge. Melody wants her husband to feel a bit of the pain that he’s put her through. Deciding her vengeance should be personal, she goes after her brother-in-law, Salim. The same Salim, who’s been harboring...

Xenia Winfield has always been a curvaceous, bountiful, full-figured beauty with confidence, but in the blink of an eye, her life has seemingly gone to hell. Her roommate, Alicia, who has her fiancé and side nigga coming in and out of the space constantly, recently lost her job. And worst of all, her boyfriend, Dre (who has many skeletons in his closet) has left her. Xenia’s never been good with men or relationships after an incident in her childhood changed her life forever. All she ever wanted was to have a man to call hers. Love has become a contagious disease that it seems like the ...

Felicia Collins seems to have a great life. She has a wonderful, caring boyfriend, Omar, amazing friends, and her whole life ahead of her as she's striving for her MD. However, as great as her life might look to everyone else, she's holding in a secret— which is that she's sexually unfulfilled in her relationship with Omar. What do you do when you're in love, but sexually dissatisfied? For Felicia, the answer is gritting her teeth and just bearing through it. But that becomes harder when she comes face to face with her new neighbor, author and playboy Dominic Young. But after a year, she ...

Divine Visions is a gentlemen’s club like all the others. No one goes there looking for love and there is zero chance of leaving with it. That’s been the story for the exotic dancers and the patrons who enjoyed their company. That’s the norm...until one night when a lone patron finds the eyes of a beautiful dancer. This is the reality for Nyema Clarke, AKA “Passion,” and the Governor’s son, Marquell Williams. Two different worlds collide as a budding friendship begins between the two of them. But what happens when friendship gives way to lust or something more? Behind closed ...

Brothers Zaire and Romeo Hendricks both found the loves of their lives. Zaire found his girlfriend Brianna while Romeo found his wife Kelsi. Each relationship is happy as can be on the outside. On the inside; both partnerships are truly fighting to stay together. When Kelsi finds Romeo cheating, she's devastated. Even more shocking is the fact that Romeo’s side chick is Brianna. Hurt and betrayed, Kelsi wants revenge and her chosen partner in crime is none other than Zaire. What should have been a night of sweet revenge between Zaire and Kelsi spirals into a passionate affair, and when ...

“Way too deep.” This is the phrase that Raheem and Jameela have used to describe the tight bond they have as friends. They’re not only friends, but they’re roommates too. While they both have lives and relationships outside their apartment, inside, it’s their private world all to themselves... much to the irritation of their respective partners. Raheem and Jameela have just been good friends. It doesn’t matter how many times they explain it, Raheem’s boyfriend swears that a man and woman as tight as they are can’t just be good friends. He’s tired of them being “way too ...

Back in high school, Samaya Martin was no exception to the old saying, “Every girl loves a bad boy.” The only issue is that the “bad boy” grew up to be the sadistic and bloodthirsty drug lord of the Coup D’état Gang, Damian Richardson. Over the years, Samaya has had to sit back and watch the streets transform him into someone unrecognizable from the teenager she fell in love with as he bathed the streets red in a river of the blood and corpses of anyone who’d dare cross him. Tired of all his cheating, abuse, and neglect, she turns to the only person who understands her pain, ...

For Talib Ware, the past is simply what happened yesterday. Talib “Kalim” spent centuries falling in love with the same woman, Hagar. Life after life, crossing continents and dynasties, he and Hagar, despite them changing name and form, have been drawn together. And he remembers it all. Talib has “the memory”. The ability to recall past lives and recognize souls of those he's previously known. It is a gift and a curse. For all the times he and Hagar have been drawn together throughout history, she's found some way to break his heart, tearing them painfully and sometimes fatally ...

Who in their wildest dreams would ever think that beating cancer could ruin a marriage? No one would, right? Unfortunately, this is reality for Desiree Simmons. During the year after a battle with cancer, Desiree has been forced to watch her husband, Leon, drift further and further away from her physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s been one of the hardest years of her life and Desiree has truly had enough. This leads to her turning to her best friend, Imani Edwards, for the support, love, and comfort that she’s sorely missing at home. This also brings Imani’s roommate, Jaylen ...

Trinity Coleman & Shamir Wright. Trinity is the wealthy daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Christian Coleman and Aziza King-Coleman. Shamir Wright is a violent, drug-slinging thug. Anyone would be flabbergasted to find out the two were childhood best friends. Since childhood, the embers of love have swirled in Trinity’s heart for Shamir. In a perfect world, they would have lived happily ever after. But also in a perfect world, her father and classism wouldn’t exist. It was those two factors that forced her to throw dirt on the burning embers of her heart. That was childhood. Now, ...

Childhood traumas brought Keonte and Shea together so many years ago. Growing up, they truly became friends with benefits, but in the sexual sense of the term. They grew up almost like siblings; inspiring, motivating, and pushing each other to be the best versions of themselves. It would look to everyone around them that the two are in a relationship although Shea has been married for two years. However, Shea’s happy marriage isn't all it looks to be. She's controlled and cheated on by her wealthy husband, Jason, leading her to reach out to Keonte for peace and freedom. But what happens ...