Bøger af Monica Walters

Serita Jameson is accustomed to disappointment and hard times. Growing up a ward of the state since the age of three months and having no family, hasn't been a walk in the park. She endures physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her foster parents, but somehow manages to become a college senior with a double major and hold down a job at the police station as a 9-1-1 dispatcher. However, the last semester of her senior year has brought about some challenges that only the strong can survive. After meeting who she believes is the man of her dreams, Shawn Taylor, can she hold it together with all her issues, to keep him?Shawn Taylor has always been the one to take care of everyone. After the death of his mother and having an absentee father, Shawn is forced into early adulthood at the age of fourteen. His hero mentality, however, pushes him into the wrong lifestyle. Selling drugs for the biggest dealer in Beaumont helps Shawn take care of his elderly grandmother and gets him and his brother Devin through college. Now a struggling photographer and artist, he's offered a job that could get him out of the game. Will it also cost him his family, his new love with Serita, and most of all, his life?

Failure isn't what comes to mind when one thinks of marriage. Ansley Malveaux surely thought her life was perfect. Being married with three beautiful kids, and a job she loved, was the life she'd always dreamed of. Unfortunately, after seven years, her marriage had become just that... a failure. Learning to navigate through her new life as a single mother is exhausting and takes her on an emotional journey she isn't ready for, especially after meeting Jayden Young. Fear of moving on has her frozen in space, but Jayden is threatening to melt her heart at every turn. Being in love with a woman that isn't in love with him is the worst feeling ever for Jayden Young. Ansley has put him in the friend zone, and he's patiently waiting for her to change her mind. His whole mission is to help her rebuild her trust in men and love, by showing her he's trustworthy to handle her fragile heart. As if life doesn't have enough challenges of its own, Ansley and Jayden find themselves in avoidable situations. Situations that, if they would only be true to themselves and each other, wouldn't arise. Ansley pushes against Jayden's every attempt at loving her, and at some point, wonders if he'll ever grow tired of her rejection. Will they finally work through the fears that cripple their blossoming relationship and threaten to dismantle their friendship? Or will they choose to stop fighting for love and let their fears prevail?

Being a good girl has been engrained in Caricia Edwards's psyche since she was an impressionable little girl. Her mother was sure to let her know the importance of self-love and respect. Those lessons brought her a long way. Recently graduating from college with an education degree and certificate to teach, she realizes just how lonely her life has been. While honoring the things her mom taught her, she finds herself wanting to be loved by someone other than herself. In walks Remo, the man whose present situation looks complicated, but whose presence stirs her to the core. She does her best to resist him, but can she? Remo Pierre's upbringing was one of simplicity. He grew up in a loving two-parent family where his father taught him to always treat his mother and sister with respect and that his mother is a Queen. So, being charming and respectful to women came easily to Remo. Never being a party animal or player, he always yearned for what his parents had, but hadn't found his perfect complement. A chance encounter with Caricia changes all that. While he has difficult circumstances, it doesn't hinder his desire to make her his. Love is something magical, especially at Christmas time. Remo and Caricia both realize that there is something special between them, even without knowing one another, however, their perfect attraction to one another doesn't come without obstacles. Will they decide to let love win or allow those obstacles to defeat their possibilities?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be someone else? Sonya Elise Jamison-Thompson knows exactly how that feels. She's known her entire life that something wasn't right with her. As early as the age of four years old, Sonya has had an explosive temperament that had gone undiagnosed for over twenty years. Her amazing good looks helps her get away with a lot and causes men, in particular, to dismiss her questionable behaviors. When she meets her family and learns about her biological mother's irrational decisions, she eventually seeks medical attention, but not before wreaking havoc in the lives of everyone she knows. Sonya gets stability through medication and family support. However, when she meets Kai, who's ten years her junior, she decides to keep her explosive past and current diagnosis under wraps. Can Sonya keep the façade going to keep Kai around?Kai Nathaniel Booker has had to be a man almost his entire life. Growing up with a mentally ill single mother, made him mature extremely fast. He's seen and been through a lot for his twenty-four years. His life changed forever when his mom died, the one woman he loved with all his being. After being taken in by his half-sister at the age of fifteen, Kai had to survive the best way he knew how. His sister's live-in boyfriend Trey, turned him on to the drug scene, and he's been hooked to the thug life ever since. Kai's thuggish personality and demeanor, not to mention his intimidating stature, helps him avoid a lot of drama; that is until he meets Sonya. Her luring personality and gorgeous looks pull him in. Will he allow Sonya to penetrate his rough exterior and invade his heart?

Sonya Thompson is a whirlwind of emotions and entangles everyone she comes in contact with in that same whirlwind. She's very passionate and despite her nonchalant attitude at times, she really loves her family and just wants love in return. However, with her illness, most of the people she loves abandons her when she needs them the most. Even after suffering a traumatic experience, Sonya still has to deal with the jealousy and hatred from her own blood. There is one person that tries to be there for her, but that doesn't last long. Can Sonya hold it together for the sake of her own sanity?Shawn Taylor is no stranger to drama and hard times. He and Serita have been divorced for nearly six years, but she still wants him. His problem with that is that he no longer wants her, but her sister, Sonya. Sonya is the one that got away. Although, no one had a clue that she and Serita were sisters when he dated Sonya, his love for her only lied dormant while they were apart. Shawn desperately wants her to be his, but family drama seems to get in the way. It doesn't help that Sonya is with Kai. However, Shawn vows to make her his woman and promises to be there for her no matter the cost. Will Shawn risk losing everyone he loves, just to have Sonya?

Yuri Joseph is a gorgeous and financially independent massage therapist but has found herself in a dead-end relationship. Her soft heart won't allow her to leave him, because she knows that she's all he has. So, she keeps giving him chance after chance to get it right. The time has come for her to cut the cord, but he keeps trying to control the scissors. For every solution she comes up with, he presents a problem. One day at work, though, she receives just the motivation she needs - Maverick Pierce. A massage therapist that knew how and when to apply pressure was what Maverick needed, but what he got is the woman he promised himself he would one day have. As a worker for the city, his career is set. Personally, though, he's lacking. His desire is to have a wife and kids... a family. At thirty-four years old, Maverick is ready to settle down, but can't seem to find the one woman he wants to do life with - until Yuri lays hands on him... literally. Sparks fly immediately, but Yuri is still living with her situation. Maverick is used to moving quickly when he wants something. He wants to bombard his way into Yuri's life, but he also wants to do things her way... the least complicated way. Will he have the patience to wait for Yuri to get her life in order? Will Yuri stop prolonging the inevitable and allow Maverick to fulfill her every desire?

Jarius Hutcherson is very well-acquainted with the inner pleasures of a woman. He isn't too concerned with her mind or what her personal life is like. His focus is simply on how to elevate his career as a barber. But there comes a point where he thinks about settling down and having a family, especially at the persistence of his mother and sister. Seeing his best friend, Haji, achieve those things only makes him long for it more. When he meets Haji's sister-in-law, he knows he has to have her. Because things accelerate so easily physically, he thought it would only be a matter of time before they did the same in other aspects of their lives. Despite their mere physical attraction, Jarius knows there's more to what they feel for one another. Daraja Nwachuku had a hard life. As a child, she lived in poverty with her parents but there was still a sense of family and security. However, when her sister leaves Lagos, Nigeria to go to school in America and her mother's health takes a nose-dive, things become extremely difficult. The weight of taking care of her parents lands directly on her shoulders. Not being able to enjoy life as her peers did, Daraja leans on one thing to relieve her of her everyday stresses... sex. Love isn't on the menu and hasn't been for years thanks to a devastating heartbreak during her high school years. Once her sister gets them to America, Daraja meets Jarius. Although she insists that their relationship is strictly sexual, she can't help but feel like there's more. Facing fears of failure and possibilities of losing herself plague Daraja and forces her to keep her heart guarded. Jarius wants to somehow penetrate the tough armor that surrounds her heart, getting her to trust him enough to give him a chance. Will Daraja be able to overcome her fears and trust Jarius to protect her heart? Will Jarius have the patience to accept and love the parts of Daraja that aren't so loveable?

Sonya seems to be every man's fantasy. So much so, until sometimes her beauty and gorgeous figure is a curse to her instead of a gift. Sonya's sex appeal along with her explosive temperament, keeps women on edge when she's around, especially those close to her. Although she's trying to get her life together, she's still torn. She's addicted to two men, and her heart won't let her leave either one of them behind. Depression from events she's responsible for and those beyond her control threaten to consume her. Sonya has always been resilient, but will these obstacles be too much for her to overcome?Kai left the thug life behind when he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. The only problem he's still having is the aching in his heart for his first and only love, Sonya. He can't seem to get her out of his thoughts. He's so in love with her, he can't seem to function without her. However, Kai knows with Sonya comes drama. He knows he's the only one that can save Sonya when life threatens to destroy her. Despite the adversity and secrets, Kai still wants to be there for her. His decisions haven't helped their relationship thrive, either. When Sonya gets in over her head, will Kai be able to keep his thug mentality in the past to rescue her?Despite their explosive moments and back and forth, beneath it all, they love one another. But they both realize that sometimes, love just isn't enough. It takes more. Will they be willing to give their love everything they've got? Or will they just be content with being apart?

Corey Sheffield isn't the typical man. He's been to hell and back but somehow, made the most out of it. He owns a successful car dealership in Beaumont, Texas and typically stays under the radar. His personal life has had struggles that only the strong can survive. However, some of the demons he's had to battle have killed even the strong on occasion. His mother is doing a ten-year sentence in prison for murder, his sister April is also doing a bid in prison for attempted murder, and his brother is a backstabbing jackass. Unfortunately, his childhood was engulfed with sex and drugs, which caused the sever of the already strained relationship he had with his dad. With all his family troubles, the one person that should make it all better is his wife, Danielle. That couldn't be further from the truth, though. Danielle is the one person that can take Corey as high as the clouds and as low as the fiery pits of hell. Because of their family history, their marriage was doomed from the beginning, but Corey couldn't imagine his life without her. After Danielle found out about his betrayal and involvement in the attacks on her life, she ran. Corey didn't let her rest until he was back in her life. Now that they are married and have a son, he wonders if he made the right decision. Despite his attempts to make their marriage perfect, Danielle seems to always find a reason why it isn't. Will Corey make the right decisions regarding his family when temptation is all around him, or will he succumb to the pressures threatening to destroy him?

Growing up always being overlooked, Shana Albert found herself willing to settle for mediocrity. After being hurt countless times by men, she shut her innermost feelings and desires off from them. Focusing on being happy with herself is her main agenda. Having a great job at the federal prison and owning her independence, Shana has everything. However, when she meets Red Anderson at the Houston Livestock Show, everything changes. Life has finally become worth living for Craig 'Red' Anderson. Having a horrible childhood, then growing up a ward of the state wasn't exactly a cake walk. After a chance encounter with a cowboy, his life is changed forever. Channeling his energy into learning to be the best steer wrestler in the world, Red Anderson is able to push out all the negativity in his life. Honing his skills and learning from the best, Legend Semien, Red becomes a force to deal with in the rodeo arena, but in life, another force brings him to his knees. Shana Albert comes in Red's life like a whirlwind and swallows him whole. Fighting demons of their pasts, it seems that Red and Shana face drama at every turn, and difficulties of that drama threaten to tear them apart. Both being stubborn, opinionated individuals, causes unnecessary rifts that put their relationship on the line. Will Red and Shana finally figure out what loving one another is all about? Or will they decide to cut their losses and chalk it up as a lesson learned?

Presley Bowman's moment of reckoning has left her speechless. The life she has come to love and bask in has all been a lie, and now she's forced to pick up the pieces and start over. Not to be defeated, she accepts the government assistance she needs to take care of herself and her five-year-old son. Life is hard, but she's trying to be optimistic, knowing that things have to get better. Learning who she is and making changes within has been her focus even though her confidence is starting to dwindle. She's stuck in a job that she hates and is working as much overtime as possible to afford to give her baby a great Christmas. But it consumes her energy, leaving nothing to share with her greatest joy. As fate would have it, she meets Santa at her son's school and soon learns that he has a gift to share with her as well. Being a single parent has come natural to Josiah Lavan. He's his son's everything and that's just fine for him. Dealing with his baby mama is a headache most days, and he wouldn't be angry if he never heard from her again. His career as the athletic director at a high school is the position he's longed for, and he plans to do everything in his power to keep it. Volunteering as a little league coach is his greatest joy, because he enjoys being a role model to young boys and helping parents with their guidance. He had everything he desired except love. But that fateful meeting at his son's school proves that he would soon have the very thing he craved. The instant attraction between Josiah and Presley evokes different reactions. While Josiah is ready, Presley is fighting it. Can Josiah convince her that she's ready for love again, or will Presley continue to push Josiah out of her life just as quickly as he came in?

The way she moves keeps me in a trance. Her body calls out to mine without making a sound. It speaks my desires in a language I perfectly understand, and it tells me that it's mine. Jamel Dent doesn't know which way is up once Obsession graces his sights. The hypnosis she puts him under nearly every weekend is one that's hard for Jamel to shake. However, he doesn't want to shake it. He wants her to be his. There's only one problem. He doesn't know her real identity, and she doesn't allow anyone to get close to her. After five months of fantasizing, hoping she makes a move, he's ready to call his obsession with Obsession quits until she makes him rethink that decision. Sandrene Jallow was suddenly thrown into a world of struggle when her dad died tragically. Trying to help her mom financially was tough for her as a teenager. After graduating and searching for the perfect job, she is left hopeless and in despair until she stumbles upon Club Onyx. After becoming acclimated by learning the ropes and establishing her lane, she dominates. Patrons are entranced with her beauty and enthralled by her mystery. Out of the many, she notices one that has seemed to become her number one fan. If he only knew that I was his number one fan too. The mystery surrounding me wants to engulf him and let him in on the secret. Sandrene can't breathe the same air as Obsession, and that fact is holding me hostage. The cards are all in Obsession's lap. Revealing her true identity as Sandrene Jallow frightens her and constantly makes her overthink. Will she allow Jamel to walk away without knowing the possibilities or will she overcome her fear of being truly seen and give him what he's been craving?

Trying to be there for someone that just refuses to do right can be difficult and taxing on the mental. Kema Richardson Semien understands this predicament well, because the love of her entire life has put her in the middle of all his toxicity. After dating in high school and breaking up due to Philly's involvement with drugs, Kema decides to focus on her rodeo career, not giving another man a second look. When Philly enters her life again, over ten years later, it's because his brother has married one of her best friends. Convincing her he'd left the streets behind and was now the owner of a successful mechanic shop, she succumbs to how she still feels for him and gives him a second chance. After marrying him and loving the life they were creating together, she finds out that they are living a lie. Philly never left the streets, and she has some serious decisions to make. Philly Semien has been the local supplier for years and as his street pharmacy expands its reach, he knows that he is in the position to take over all of Southeast Texas. However, the one thing he wants is to have Kema Richardson. He vows that he will do whatever he has to do to get her, including fabricating stories to deceive her. When his truth is discovered, Philly doesn't know which way to turn. He knows that he is wrong for lying to his only love, but he doesn't know how to run the streets and give her what she wants simultaneously. There isn't room for both, especially since the lifestyle and Kema are like oil and water. His heart is begging for her forgiveness, but it is also longing for that adrenaline rush he gets from the fast money the drug game offers. Kema loves Philly with everything in her, but she knows she can't continue the path they are on. Philly has deceived her and betrayed her love in the process. Philly realizes that life just isn't worth living without Kema, but will he be able to convince her that his intentions are pure?

As if life hasn't been hard enough for tough criminal defense attorney, Sidney Jameson-Taylor, she finds herself at the lowest point in her life. Her baby, Graham, is desperately clinging to life in ICU, and she's convinced that someone has poisoned him. She's on a mission to uncover exactly what happened to her child, while her love life with her husband, Devin, is suffering. She uncovers a lot of hurt and family drama that nearly paralyzes her; however, everyone still expects her to be the strong one. Can Sidney bear the weight of the brick wall on her shoulders, or will she crumble from its pressure? Everyone has a breaking point, and Devin is so close to his until he can reach out and touch it. Although he is worried about his son, he hungers for attention from his wife. Family issues arise and Devin has to be the voice of reason, all the while his life seems to be falling apart. Temptation rears its ugly head, and he has decisions that he must make. Can Devin make the right decisions for the sake of his family and his life as he knows it? Sidney and Devin's marriage is under pressure and they both feel as if the other could be more understanding of their situations. When it really hits the fan, they both have to evaluate if their marriage is worth saving. Can they withstand the thunderstorm to discover the rainbow?

After suffering horrid injuries to his face at the hand of a twisted school bully, Zion's life is changed forever. On the prowl for vengeance, Zion dives head deep into the world of murder, unable to control his bloodlust and drive for justice. Even after meeting his beautiful girlfriend, Sara, and having an incredible job, Zion still finds himself being thrown back into the fray and heading down a path that he can't get himself off of. When his murders start to get noticed, a respected detective comes into town and turns Zion's entire life upside down, threatening to make Zion lose everything that he holds dear.

Shawn Taylor has always been the one his siblings looked up to for guidance and protection. While he didn't always have the right answers, he still tried to be the one they could lean on. However, going through a nasty divorce, gaining sole custody of his children, and finding out his ex-wife was a drug addict, sank him low. With all his accomplishments, the ones he was most proud of was being a father and a husband. After years of loving the one woman that seemed to make everything right for him, he finally gets his chance to make her totally his. But with the family drama surrounding them, he wonders if it will last.Sonya Thompson, the video vixen her family loved to hate, has matured and learned how to deal with her mental illness of bipolar disorder. Having a son late in life with Shawn, helped her to calm down significantly. The one thing she longs for is him. The family drama surrounding them being together had kept her from committing to him for years, but their time has finally come. Willing to put her needs first, she embarks on a journey with Shawn that makes her past relationships look mediocre. Things are great until drama rears its ugly head, threatening to unleash the beast in her that has lied dormant.Trying to focus on their needs, Sonya and Shawn successfully block out family drama for a while until an event brings them together... all under one roof. Will things get too heated for Sonya to withstand? Will she and Shawn make it through the fire unsinged?

Letting go of disappointments can be tough, and Jasper Henderson knows about that firsthand. He has kept certain aspects of his life hidden from everyone for years, and hiding it causes him to coast through it without really experiencing the joys of it. While he's a successful business owner and rancher, his love life is lacking. However, he pretends to be content with that until he no longer can. A beautiful woman grabs his attention and refuses to let go. While he knows their potential, he refuses to acknowledge it, putting their relationship at risk before it even develops. When her mind is set to achieve something, Chasity Pollard usually does. She doesn't believe in quitting, and that mantra is true for her love life as well. Embarking on her educational journey later than most, she's determined to finish on top, even when her progress is threatened by a gorgeous man. Regardless of that fact, she can't seem to resist him and tries to establish something meaningful with him. However, after eight months, she's ready to throw in the towel. He refuses to give in to her. Not wanting to waste her time any more than she already has, she gives him an ultimatum. Jasper and Chasity embark upon a journey that neither of them are completely sure about. The drama is plentiful, and things get dangerous. Will Jasper and Chasity be able to navigate their way through Jasper's tumultuous past to attain a future filled with love? Or will they allow it to halt their forward progress completely?

Danielle Burrows is no stranger to deceit and betrayal, but even she is caught by surprise with the turn her life takes. Her love life has been at a standstill since she left Corey. She is so heartbroken by his betrayal, that she hasn't been able to move on. She leaves New Orleans to start over in her hometown of Beaumont, Texas. As if she hasn't suffered enough, more gut-wrenching drama finds her at her new address. Meanwhile, she's trying to fight off Corey Sheffield's advances. Knowing all the things he went through as a kid on account of her parents, makes her heart somewhat soft towards him. Even with the heartache she suffered on account of him... his betrayal, she still longs for him. Her heart and mind are at war and she doesn't know which one she should listen to. She believes everything he's told her about how he feels, but her mind is constantly wondering if there's an ulterior motive. But with the drama going on in her life, she feels like she needs him and won't make it through without him.Blow after blow brings her to her knees and threatens her very existence. She discovers even more secrets about the lives her parents led and unfortunately, she always seems to be on the receiving end of the consequences of their actions. So much trouble ensues, Danielle begins to wonder if she will survive it this time. Will she allow Corey to once again come to her rescue, despite her doubt about his intentions or will she take a chance on her own?

Shyrón Berotte has always been the one to handle things. Although he's the middle child, he takes protecting his family seriously. Since he's a lawyer, it makes that feat a little easier to accomplish. He knows his way around the law, even when the law can't seem to protect those he loves. While he has one foot on the other side of it, his driving force is the love he has for his family. So, when he realizes his sister's best friend is in a bad predicament, he doesn't hesitate to offer a helping hand. His attraction to her only makes things more intense since she already has a boyfriend. Brittany Davis is where she wants to be in her nursing career. Financially, she's in an okay place and her life is stable. However, her love life is stressing her out and she's been wallowing in what seems to be a loveless relationship for months. Her passive demeanor and big heart has her hanging on to a commitment she should have long ago let go of. When her best friend's brother propositions her, she doesn't know how to proceed. Although she's been attracted to him for some time, she's hesitant because of her circumstance at home. Shyrón refuses to take no for an answer and that causes things to turn volatile. His forwardness and somewhat controlling behavior bother Brittany, because she doesn't want to be in the same type of relationship she's trying to get out of. Will Brittany be able to let go of the fear from her past to explore her future, or will Shyrón's aggressiveness run her off before the exploration can begin?

Insecurity isn't a part of who she is, but appearances mean everything. Vida Indigo Coles left the town she grew up in to not only pursue her education and escape her small, country town, but to also escape the reputation she is rumored to have. One lie seems to turn into a thousand and Vida needs a fresh start. She is able to get that and has settled into her career as a nurse in Dallas once she finishes college. However, twenty years later, a turn of unfortunate events brings her back to her hometown. After being home for a month, she runs into a handsome brother that melts her insides. But once she finds out his age, it threatens to end them before they can even get started.Playing the field had been Aston Martin Eldridge's favorite pastime. He isn't looking for a woman to settle down with. He's simply enjoying life the way it's handed to him. One fateful evening, after a long day of working on cars, he meets a woman that has him wanting to change his ways. Despite the noticeable age difference, Aston knows that he wants to experience every part of her. Pursuing her proves to be difficult, because not everyone thinks they are a good match. Vida's fear of living her life on her terms is keeping her from the one thing she wants the most - Aston Martin Eldridge. Keeping up with appearances for the people watching only makes her sink in despair. There is only so much Aston can do to try to convince her to give him a chance to prove they are meant to be. Will she let go of her fears and succumb to the way Aston makes her feel? And will Aston still be around if she does?

Malachi Henderson isn't a stranger to hard work or the country. However, trying to get his life on track from his self-destructive past has taken time. Finally embarking upon what he really wants in the rodeo arena while receiving help from the best to do it, he realizes some things in his love life have to change as well. In the midst of those changes, he meets the woman that he feels he's supposed to do life with. Before even getting to know her, he already believes they are meant to be. Convincing Danica of that seems to be a slight task, though. With the help of a loving family, his career is on track, but what will it mean without someone to share it with? Danica Collier is in love with love. She's fascinated by everything it encompasses, which is why she's confused as to why it eludes her. As a senior in college, she's preparing to enter her career field and feels a relationship with the right man would complete her. However, when she meets Malachi Henderson, despite the initial attraction to him, she wonders if getting to know him would be worth her time. Wasted energy is something she has no patience to endure any more, and she wants to be sure that a relationship with him is something she can handle. Doubt is the enemy when it comes to going for what you want. This proves to be true for Danica and Malachi when moving forward. Can Danica accept all of Malachi and his country quirks? Can Malachi stomach what he has to endure to make Danica his?

Urban Books bestseller La Jill Hunt joins Monica Walters to bring readers humorous, romantic stories of beautiful full-figured women navigating their sometimes complicated love lives.Kiss and Tell by La Jill Hunt: Joli McNeil always wanted to become a teacher and make a difference in children's lives, but that doesn't mean her dream job is always easy. Dealing with the current parent from hell has Joli not only ready to throw in the towel, but throw hands too. Thankfully, she finds joy in her friends, coworkers, and most recently, Caleb, the new man in her life. Then things get complicated, and Joli finds herself facing a dilemma when her work life and personal world collide in the worst possible way. Is Caleb worth dealing with all the drama that comes along with him? Or will cutting ties from it all mean walking away from true happiness in and outside the classroom? La Jill Hunt pens another humorous, relatable story that entertains and inspires. Love Won't Let Me Wait by Monica Walters: Ginni LeCrae Judice has a past riddled with failed relationships and broken hearts, so she has chosen to focus on her self-worth instead. However, when she finds herself just going through the motions in her job as a bank loan officer, she feels the need for some entertainment. A new customer's flirtatious advances might just offer her a new way to occupy her downtime. When Ford Ajani Noel decided to skip out on a four-year degree to become a truck driver, his parents were sorely disappointed, but Ford believes there is potential in trucking, so he isn't giving up on his dream. When he heads to a local bank for financial assistance, he isn't prepared for the curveball life throws at him. This ball of curves is professional, fiery, and gorgeous, and Ford is determined to make her his no matter the cost. Ginni isn't prepared for what having Ford in her life can lead to, and she's taken aback by how fast it progresses. Will Ford be able to convince her that he can meet her exactly where she is, or will his aggressive attempts at loving her prove to be too much for her to handle?

Life can be hard to navigate at times, but for Lazarus Mitchell, it's been a constant battle. Marrying his high school sweetheart and putting his dreams on hold to help her fulfill hers, he kept pushing through life's adversities in hopes of seeing better days. Throughout the journey, he realized that she didn't have the tenacity he had or the wherewithal to look difficulty in the face and choose to overcome it.Feeling heavily depressed and discouraged for the first time in his life, he worries that despair will overtake him. So, he chooses to begin anew. He enrolls in college, determined to fulfill the dreams he put on hold. He hires a tutor to help him get acclimated once again, and upon first sight of her, he realizes that love hasn't given up on him. Kiana Solé Jordan is a matriculating graduate student on the campus of Lamar University. She loves science, but chemistry sparks her interest the most, and her love for the subject makes her want to help others understand and love it too. Tutoring is gratifying and constantly makes her smile, but when a more seasoned student requests her tutelage, she feels a lot more than gratification. The fact that he's twelve years her senior does nothing to diminish her attraction to him. For once, she wants to take a chance on something not so safe, and the excitement of that has her feeling things she never thought possible. Lazarus has a lot of baggage to let go of, and Kiana wants to help him along during the process. But that decision isn't welcomed by the most important people in her life, causing her to question her actions more than she should. Kiana wonders if love is worth her ignoring her parents' and sister's warnings regarding her new relationship, while Lazarus wonders if choosing love is worth the adversity that will come with it. Can Kiana cut ties with her family to choose the ultimate love? Can Lazarus's ability to love be resurrected and strengthened enough to cause him to become the warrior he once was?