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He’s young, rich, intelligent, tall and ready to settle down. I’m Louisiana thick, curvy, and I’d like to say fine because it fits, and I keep trying to talk myself out of love. And as fate would have it, I’m stuck in his home on Christmas Day. Being an assistant, to Destiny- the owner and lead decorator at Dobrielle's-has good and bad qualities. It's one of Louisiana's largest and most sought after design firms. And I'm leaning but eager for my opportunity to shine. I get big coins, but I’m still only my boss’s assistant. She gives me the job to decorate the office Christmas ...

Grief stole her faith. Love might help her find it again. Jenae Jonesby has spent a year running—from God, from love, and from the pain of losing her mother on Easter Sunday. The only thing keeping her grounded is her work at Brights Marketing, where she has carved out a career fueled by ambition and creativity. But when Aspen Haywood, the firm's owner, steps into leadership, her carefully built world begins to crack. Aspen has already faced death and won. Surviving cancer renewed his faith, and now he’s determined to live life with purpose. His return to Brights Marketing brings an ...

When things are about to get better, they get worse. Hope has moved to Louisiana, and not only is she excited about the move, but she's also happy to now be in the Booth/Jackson/Kimbrel family. The only thing Hope was missing was a love to call her own, but after Selena and Damon decided to call off their wedding, looks like Hope got her perfect chance at love. Damon has chosen Hope, and Hope has excepted all that he's willing to offer. With her hopes and dreams set in wish mode, she's patiently awaiting the day Damon proposes to her. With things moving along quite well, Damon is now ...

Bryce Stanley: Ava, the woman who once captivated my heart, has returned to her family home just a short distance from mine. Despite the heartbreak she caused, the barriers between us—her status as a divorced mother—seem insignificant against the force of my lingering affection. I find myself irresistibly drawn to her, caught in a mix of longing and imagined scenarios where she belongs to me once more. Ava Townsend: After choosing a path that led me away from Bryce, I ended up in a marriage that wasn't meant to be. Now, back at square one, I'm piecing my life back together for my son ...

About STRUGGLE She has always seen me for who I am… Not what I was trying to be. And it frightens me that despite the things I’ve gone through, she still seems to be waiting on me. My struggles caused me to run from her, but her love stayed solid. Even when I turned my back on her and left her holding to fend for herself, she never gave up on me. Most women would never want the challenge of being with a man who’s decided to do the total opposite of what the world feels is right. But she’s convinced… Her God told her that I was her husband and she doesn’t care what I’ve done, ...

It's never fun when life happens and things change.... Maddox Fox, a/k/a Mr. Competitive has come face to face with his past, right when he was getting ready to explore his future, with the highly competitive, Dr. Gazelle Shaw. When Gazelle makes a suggestion that Maddox eventually succumbs to, he finds himself face to face with the woman he left behind. Now, he's having to give up what he desired to take care of what God decides. Dr. Gazelle Necole Shaw is no youngster, but there are some unfinished emotions from some things in her past that has brought her front and center with her past. ...

Is anything truly beyond redemption, beyond the hope of repair, restoration, or renewal? Absolutely not! Jacqueline Vance might beg to differ, as her life spirals out of control. In her thirties, navigating the complexities of marriage and the ache of childlessness, she finds herself at the heart of a murder mystery in Southern Hills. Amidst the darkest betrayal, she discovers that no one, not even her occasional ally Yolanda, is beyond God's reach for redemption. Through this ordeal, Jacqueline learns to confront her current struggles with resilience, eyeing the possibility of what lies ...

Dive into the heart of a sun-soaked scandal with "You'll Go to Jail," where the warmth of Florida meets the chill of mystery. In a town where danger lurks in paradise and secrets are as deep as the ocean, crime-solving runs through Katrina Jacobs' veins. Join her and the Black Girl Magic Crew as they unravel a case where justice is as elusive as the tropical breeze. Detective Katrina Jacobs, renowned for her sharp wit and unwavering determination, is summoned to Florida by her mother, Evonta Jacobs, for a case that hits close to home. Evonta’s lifelong friend, Tamara, is grappling with ...

The lady who once wore a white-t to clean the church and tend to the flower-beds, is now First Lady extraordinaire, Destiny Strong, and if you’ve read Destiny’s Decision, you’ve already met her. Destiny is all about her husband and children, but has come to realize she’s lost herself and these days, she’s not handling things all that well. When her son Scott leaves for the Navy, Destiny is caught in the middle of pain and picking up the pieces. Like most men, Pastor Roderick Prince Strong did not quite understand her emotional breakdown. He’s committed to making sure his ...

She’s my friend with benefits. But I fooled around and fell in love. She tore my heart apart. 🖤 Patricia Fox 🖤 I've played the game like a woman should. Have sex, have fun, and don’t get caught up. But I did. So, I did the next best thing…because at the end of the day, I’m not having a child by myself. But, I took the pill. Played the game again. This time secured… But when playing with sin, one never wins and you can never be so secure. 🖤 Melvin Paul 🖤 I’ve been in love with Patricia from day one. Sexy thick, in all the right places. Mocha skin smoothed enough to ...

Brina After escaping the suffocating grip of a toxic relationship, I’m finally piecing my life back together. My job at Jourdain’s Bridal is thriving, and the shared condo Mike bought for me and my cousin Lorielle feels like a sanctuary. For the first time in ages, I feel like myself again. But when it comes to love, my heart is still on lockdown. Trey Ashton, the charming cop circling my world, isn’t about to change that—not if I can help it. Lately, Trey’s been around, helping Mike to prepare for his big proposal to Lorielle. I think I’m starting to figure him out—steady, ...

Everyone knows the hardest thing to do is stay in the place where you’ve been hurt the most. And Jade does what so many of us do, run. She left Louisiana with hopes of healing her heart, but she soon realizes pieces of her heart was left in the place she abandoned. Jasper Booth Jr. has never stopped loving Jade, but he’s no longer waiting on her to make up her mind to come home. Hopefully, a letter from an attorney will get her back to Louisiana, where she belongs. Jessica Booth is planning the event of the century right on the field of one of Shreveport’s most phenomenal schools. ...

Dive into a gripping murder mystery series that seamlessly combines the charm of a cozy small-town setting with the relentless determination of crime fighters in the tight-knit community of Kickapoo. In this town where secrets are as rare as privacy, crime-solving is in Katrina Jacobs' DNA. For Katrina Jacobs, a good night's sleep after a long day is all she craves, but that wish remains elusive tonight. A cold-blooded killer roams the streets of Kickapoo, and it falls upon her and her trusty sidekick, Regina, to bring this malefactor to justice. What haunts Detective Katrina Jacobs most ...

About Found All I’ve ever cared about was being the type of man that God has called me to be, and having a woman in my life who will love me unconditionally. Then I Found her. She’s the prettiest woman I’ve ever laid eyes on, and the fact that she has those two darling little girls is enough to make me stake claim on all three of them. Now, she thinks her full-figured body, and the nut she used to be married to is enough to run me away. What she doesn’t understand is I love me a woman who I have to use every ounce of my strength to hold onto and I’m trained and equipped for any ...

It’s hard being in your twenties, single, and desiring love. It’s also hard dating and at the same time, controlling your flesh. Nevertheless, the young singles of FTC are learning how to safe-date. In this rare but raw singles class, they are learning things from the perspective of newly married sisters, Jamecia and Jayla. Will the lessons stick? Carlotta has been such an awesome sister to Isha, but even doing her best, things happen that she has no control of. But, thank God for church friends. Lyden, was there from the very beginning. As their feelings began to change for one another...

Dive into a riveting murder suspense series that's a perfect blend of cozy mystery and fearless crime fighters in the tight-knit community of Kickapoo. In this town where secrets are scarce and everyone's business is on display, crime-solving runs in Katrina Jacobs' blood. For Katrina Jacobs, all she wants after a long day is a good night's sleep, but tonight that will not happen. A cold-blooded murderer is stalking the streets of Kickapoo, and it's up to her to bring them to justice. What troubles Detective Katrina Jacobs most about this case is not just the murder itself, but the hate ...

Jamecia was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is now living in Shreveport and it’s kind of hard for her to get with the personalities of these Northern Louisiana folks, especially Jacob. The fact that he’s a smart mouth, arrogant-white boy, makes matters even worse. Unfortunately, there is no turning back for her. She came to make a better life for herself and she will deal with whatever she has to until that happens. Jacob Nichols is the best friend of Nathan Stallone Jr. but he's nothing like Nathan. Jacob loves all things WOMAN and he doesn’t care if she’s white, ...

I felt like Cinderella, but instead of leaving my shoe, I took my heart and ran. ❤︎❤︎ Renee Long ❤︎❤︎ I want a man, but not one who insights trouble. So, I do the next best thing… I pretend like one night in the billionaire’s arms wasn’t enough to render me hooked. Now, because of my dumb ex, I’ve got to be stuck in a house with a man my body craves. ❤︎❤︎ Jackson Hedges ❤︎❤︎ She’s a cop, and I’m a bad boy with good intentions. She’s got scars, and I make scars into tattoos. Just when I thought I had her… I got set back by a clown who took an ...

About A Heart Assigned With the New Year comes hope for a better one. A clean slate, if you will, to leave the past behind and start fresh. For these characters, that’s exactly what they intend to do. They’re not running away; they’re running toward something new. Carlie Rose Long is one of the many. I’ve been left behind to carry on with life after losing my husband, Felton. I’m drowning. I’m slowly losing the will to live. Then I find a letter that leads to more letters from Felton with specific instructions. They send me on a journey that leads me face to face with my secret....

The rebound is never as good as your first love. Shelly Shanay Smith is sassy and a little tom-boyish but she always thought she had the perfect man to love her, until he left home and never returns. So she did what any woman would… Shelly moved on. Chace loved Shelly and he still does. The thought of her being with another man was too much for his heart to bear. So when he finds out from a little birdie that she’s back on the market, he sees the second chance he’s prayed for and vows to win Shelly back. But Shelly’s no fool and refuses to release her heart to the man who abandoned ...