Shantae Livres

"Alana Kim is the definition of crazy, sexy, cool. This wild child lives life on her terms and couldn''t care less what the world thinks of her. Seeking something she never experienced in her home growing up, Alana relishes the affection and attention she receives from the opposite sex. Men absolutely adore her, but she''s unable to return those feelings, which causes problems to arise with a longtime lover. For years, Alana has been content having sex without commitment, and she has no plans to be tied down by anyone. It''s not until she witnesses the lives of the ones closest to her changing that her past begins to weigh heavily on her heart. Throw into the mix an amazingly handsome man who captures her heart immediately, and suddenly she''s changing her tune, considering love for the very first time. Jakobi Tate is a damaged soul, carrying a load of hurt and pain on his shoulders, but from the moment he lays eyes on Alana, his life is forever changed. It''s like he''s known her his whole life, and Jakobi is hoping to build something solid with Alana. He soon discovers that there is a ton of baggage that comes along with loving someone like her. Her promiscuous ways, along with her detached personality, may be just enough to push him away for good. Jakobi is fighting his own demons, so he''s left wondering if taking on her issues is worth all the trouble. They have a connection that is out of this world, but will that be enough for them to hold on to what they''ve found in one another? "--Back cover

Ride shotgun with Marcus, Nikki, and a few other couples as they navigate through this crazy, drama-filled game of life and love.To love and be loved in return is a beautiful feeling. But what do you do when the object of your affection refuses to want you the same way you want them, because in their eyes you don't quite measure up? Walking away may seem like the most logical and healthy route, but when it comes to that all-consuming, deep-down-in-your-soul type of love, leaving is easier said than done.Considered an unlikely pair, reformed dope boy Marcus and pampered princess Nikki share an undeniable chemistry. Problems arise when only one of them is willing to honestly acknowledge the obvious attraction. Because she doesn't believe he fits into the plan she has mapped out for her life, Nikki curves Marcus without hesitation after their first encounter. Unable to see past her fears, she doesn't realize that he may be the man she was meant to spend her life with.With the street life in his rearview, Marcus is now a proud uncle and the owner of a thriving business. He's hoping to add being the man in Nikki's life to the growing list of blessings in this new chapter, but she's not on board with that plan. Although he's fed up with trying to convince her that he is enough, does Marcus have it in him to throw in the towel for good?

Talented author Dakota Bibbs has deemed herself unlucky in love. After ending a tumultuous five-year relationship, Dakota has decided to focus on herself and her blossoming business for the time being. Other than dealing with her worrisome ex, things are going well for her. Then on cue, Giannis Williams enters her life. A boss in his own right, Giannis possesses just the right amount of hood, a double dose of sexy, and a dash of crazy. Will she be able to resist him? Breelyn Waiters seems to have found herself in the same boat as her cousin Dakota, and she is attempting to get her life back after weaning herself off her most painful addiction--David Parrish. After being away for an entire year, Breelyn returns to Dallas to reunite with her family. She plans to steer clear of the man she once thought would own her heart forever. It turns out she was wrong about that, because DeMario Taylor is proof positive that David is no longer the only man Breelyn's heart will beat for. Watching over Dakota and Breelyn is Elijah "Rah" Waiters, a complicated man with a demeanor only those close to him can understand. He will tolerate a lot, but coming for his family isn't one of them. Entering a new phase in life, Rah senses something is missing. He contemplates letting love in for the first time, but something is holding him back.

"Talented author Dakota Bibbs has deemed herself unlucky in love. She only dreams of experiencing a connection with a man similar to the ones she writes about in her novels. After ending a tumultuous five-year relationship, Dakota has decided to focus on herself and her blossoming business for the time being. Love will just have to wait. Other than dealing with her worrisome ex, things are going well for her. Then on cue, Giannis Williams enters her life. A boss in his own right, Giannis possesses just the right amount of hood, a double dose of sexy, and a dash of crazy. He could be her perfect match if she were looking, but allowing her heart time to heal is her priority. Giannis, however, is persistent by nature and doesn't plan to let up until he has Dakota by his side."-- Amazon.com