Lust can feel like the strongest emotion ever…that pulse, that thumping, that longing for kisses down low can drive a woman to do crazy things. But how crazy is too crazy? It’s easy to be a glutton for lust, for all those late nights and early mornings that make your toes curl, but what happens when love is that one irresistible thing you’re a glutton for? Greed can lead a woman to some of the darkest places, but it’s all worth it when it’s in the name of love, right? Would it still be worth it if that love didn’t love you back, though? Lust can make a person do some of the ...

A diamond is one of the most expensive, rarest gems in the world. However, Diamond Johnson began to feel like a jagged rock in a pile of dirt the longer she was married to her husband Pastor Vince Johnson. On the outside, the couple was the envy of thousands of young men and women that attended their church weekly. They were the rich, beautiful, successful co-pastors of one of the fastest growing churches for young people between 18 and 30 in Los Angeles called Innovation Christian Center. Eventually, Diamond is faced with a diagnosis that will change her life forever as well as face the ...

Grieving the loss of her mother, Sundai returns home to plan a funeral and finds solace in the unlikeliest of places—Bryce, her mother’s neighbor. As they navigate the delicate dance of grief and unexpected connection, Sundai grapples with guilt for falling for Bryce during such a somber time. To complicate matters, Bryce’s Brother, Lucas, starts spreading vicious rumors about Sundai, fueled by jealousy. His motives are confirmed to be the product of his desire for her. Faced with the turmoil of emotions and the hurtful rumors, Sundai decides to distance herself and returns home. ...

In 19th century Louisiana, a small-town girl chases her dream of becoming a designer and boutique owner. Leaving her family and everything else behind, she becomes the first black dress shop owner in New Orleans. A racially motivated incident makes a devastating blow to all she’s built in such short amount of time. While seeking help, she runs into James, a handsome, well-bred lawyer that is instantly smitten with her. Devin believes she’s much too busy building a successful business to be entangled with a love interest, especially a white Frenchman. As a former Civil War soldier, ...

Nicole Whittaker finds herself battling deep insecurities and her struggles with self-love while being haunted by a terrifying past. Ensnared in the web of her cheating boyfriend’s dark secrets, Whitney’s caught up in the midst of fighting for her life. Beautiful and successful, Tyra appears to have it all. However, beneath the façade there’s someone weighing her down. Someone that should be uplifting her the most. Can these three make it through the storms that are brewing? Or will they end up losing both their hope and lives along the way?

Pistol and Zynovia are back and trying to live their best lives off the radar. But that soon proves to be hard to do when you have a persistent detective determined to bring them down. After a Valentine’s night of heated romance interrupted by detective Crimson, Pistol is determined to put an end to all the harassment by any means necessary. ​ As always Zynovia is there to hold her man down throughout it all. But when Pistol’s street life starts to interfere with her home, Zynovia is torn between staying and fighting for her marriage or taking her kids and leaving the man she’s ...

First love. Second chances. Is it possible the second time around is better than the first time?​ Running away from guilt nine years ago sent Valencia in the arms of pursuing higher education living in another city. She learns to cope with the loss of making the wrong decision led by selfishness. Valencia doesn't allow depression to settle, but instead chooses to experience life to the fullest without Lorenz, her first love. While having a life of her own, relationships teach her that having a kept secret can only get you so far.​ Going back home is always a good thing, unless you’re ...

Emotionally detached is an understatement when it comes to Angel. She’s smart. She’s sexy. She’s successful and to the outside world, she’s a prize to be won. But she’s the epitome of an Aromantic. Men are devices for her pleasure and nothing more. Men are nothing more than STDs, something to do. Not PLMs, potential life mates. Relationship goals are a thing of the past. She refuses to let society define her and she’s comfortable in her own skin. Or so she thinks. With her friends getting married and having babies all around her, she starts to question the lifestyle she’s ...

Ciyah James has fallen out of love with love. Simply put, love isn’t shit; these men are for everybody, and she was over it. Period! She’s tired of heartbreak and competing for a trusting relationship with her boyfriend’s boyfriends. Five years ago was the last time she would give another man her heart. Now gated walls guarded her heart, and her precious jewels were clad locked. Her mission is never to let anyone in. Ever again. Zino Valentine has had his share of letdowns, which has caused his heart to harden. To him, women came a dime a dozen, and he didn’t have a problem passing ...

In the mindset of Genesis Dupree, she’s more than a side chick being engaged to her married fiancé. After five long years of loving Roderick James, their relationship became predictable and comfortable. Now Genesis is ready for more, which puts her ultimatum in motion. Will Roderick give up the perks from his current marriage to spend every holiday with his side chick/fiancée? Will Genesis figure out precisely what she deserves as she reflects on what happened to her in her past to understand her future? Buckle up! This standalone gives a turbulent ride, devious surprises, and maybe a ...

Major Key Publishing presents a collection of four short phenomenal stories written by six extraordinary authors that will blow your mind. Each story is filled with a combination of bad boys, sex, drugs, lust, and love-- but not necessarily in that order. All is fair in love and war, and many of these characters are determined to fight until the end just to get their own version of a happily ever after.

Growing up, Aaliyah was the girl that every boy wanted, but Rashad was able to snatch her up and make her his. She was smart, beautiful, and made her own money. After being in a relationship for a couple of years, things started to change. After Rashad stood her up, Aaliyah knew that he was hiding something from her. Her friends Nykee, Elena, and Shaunie always told her that he was no good and that he would break her heart, but she did not listen. After receiving an unexpected phone call and text message, she found out something about her man that would devastate her. Will she forgive ...

Can your first crush really turn into your first love? After experiencing heartbreak from a person she thought was her first love, twenty-two-year-old, shy, and awkward Alana directs her time and energy to her future rather than relationships. But that all changes when her best friend, Gia, invites her to a party which is hosted by her older brother, Christian— Alana’s first crush that she never fully got over. Christian is a sexy asshole with a no-nonsense attitude that women tend to flock to, even though he gives them his ass to kiss. At twenty-six, he is a successful entrepreneur ...

Seventeen-year-old Camryn Piers has only one goal in mind: graduate high school and get as far away from Monroe as she possibly can. Camryn has a vision for her young life, and it doesn’t involve getting caught up like most of her peers. She wants to become a Journalist and one day write a best-selling novel or two. Camryn’s a good girl who only wants the best for herself and works hard to achieve her goals without the distraction of boys and the issues that come with them. She was perfectly fine being the single virgin who never had a boyfriend in her life. In walks Aasim, or Ace, as ...

Michael St. John II loves women and women love him. Even though his two best friends, James Thomas, and Matthew Phillips II married and fathers, he has no intentions of following in their footsteps. When he met Tamara Walker, Dianna, James’ wife best friend, she was the first women he had ever met who was just like him. Tamara loves men and men love her. She did not want to be in a relationship with anyone and she and Michael became the best of friends when James and Dianna have major drama in their lives before marrying. Bonding with each other while going through the family crisis made ...