Hosea Thompson lives life unapologetically. The fun-loving, carefree bachelor isn’t too quick to attach himself to responsibilities or relationships after the woman he loved left without saying goodbye. Focused only on his family, friends, and funds, Hosea finds it difficult to remain detached when tragedy plants an unexpected houseguest at his front door. When Cartier Williams witnesses a crime and has to return to her hometown, there’s only one person she wants to stay with—Hosea. Years have passed since they first met, and Cartier isn’t the fragile, awkward teenaged girl she used to be. Instead, she’s a woman in need of safety, security, and a man worthy of her submission. What starts out as kindred spirits experiencing each other as adults quickly morphs into a more intimate exchange. One that has Hosea wanting to retrieve his heart from his ex. There’s only one problem between the consenting adults, and that’s the expiration date on Cartier’s trip. As soon as it’s safe to return home, Cartier plans to leave… even if that means taking Hosea’s already broken heart with her.

Music, money, and marriage—those are the three things tying Saint to Tristan. Their marriage has never been about love, and for quite some time, Saint has been okay with that. He’s loved his music more than anything and had no desire for a healthy, loving romantic relationship or children. Just when Saint believes he’s going to spend the rest of his life married to a woman that drives him crazy, Tristan betrays him in one of the worse ways possible, forcing Saint to have to choose between marriage to her and his music or divorce and his freedom… even if that means his music career will temporarily be over. After losing her best friend to cancer, Harmony promises to never let a relationship end on bad terms. Fast forward several years later, and Harmony finds herself facing that same battle—this time with the man she loves. Harmony’s relationship with her fiancé, Keith, has been suffering for months. Between Keith’s failing health and random bouts with depression, he leaves little room for Harmony to be a priority in their partnership. As Harmony struggles between putting herself first and being a good partner, Keith’s actions make the choice for her, ending their relationship in the process. When Saint and Harmony meet, neither are in the market for love or even lust. The harder they try to stay away from each other, the more fate pulls them together. Like magnets, their bodies, hearts, and minds connect and become one. Just when the pair believes they are up for their happily ever after, ex partners and an unfair hand dealt by life threatens to rip them apart. Will love become the sweetest melody Mister Musician has ever played, or will his failed marriage cause him to close his heart for good, making him a one-hit love wonder?

Savvy businessman and lover of wine and fine dining by day, Antonne Walker has committed himself to the underworld by night for the last decade of his life. A protector by nature, Antonne values his ability to keep those he loves, and those he’s employed by, safe. After losing the woman he planned to marry because of his lifestyle, Antonne swore he’d never commit to a woman he cared about and put her life on the line—then he met Haley Thompson. Haley Thompson thrives as a woman in tune with her sacral chakra. She loves all things sensual, creative, and expressive. As the youngest of two and admittedly spoiled, Haley has lived an easy and pleasurable life. The serial dater has never desired a man she couldn’t have—until Antonne Walker. Bound by one of his best friends and her brother, Antonne and Haley find themselves walking a thin line between friendship and something more. As another man vies for Haley’s attention, Antonne must decide if love is worth the risk of death. During their blooming relationship, secrets and betrayal unfolds, and the pair realize they have more in common than they think…

Sometimes it’s not easy and instant, but all times, love is worth it. After another failed relationship, Malorie returns home to Rose Valley Hills. Living with her brother, Malik, and his best friend Neko isn’t the best arrangement, but it’s free… and they make her feel safe. Both men are confused as to why Malorie’s relationships end so tragically, and Neko has the bright idea to take her on platonic dates to see what the problem could be. Malorie has her own problem—she’s always had the hots for her brother’s best friend. Neko has always had a thing for Malorie, but she’s off-limits to her brother’s friends. Secret dating leads to a public display of love that not only cripples the siblings’ relationship but Neko’s friendship with Malik too. As time passes, Malorie is stuck with the difficult choice of her blood or the man bound to her heart. Will her choice lead to her happily ever after and a healthy relationship with her brother, or the severing of her relationship with both men permanently?

Coparenting is easy for Elias and Amanda. Having sex is even easier. When Amanda begins to feel the tether of their bond loosen, she prepares for things to change between her and her baby’s daddy, though her heart has always belonged to him. For Elias, Amanda was too shallow to take seriously as a romantic partner. However, lust joined them for life because of their son. He’s sure they will always be friends and nothing more, until a failed romantic relationship shows him the woman that’s always been by his side—Amanda. For Amanda, it has taken years to accept that she will never be Elias’s type. Though she’s matured over the years, he’s never been interested in getting to know the layers that have rippled beneath her surface—until a sure thing backfires in his face. Now that Elias has Amanda in his vision, she’s finally detached from the thought of a relationship with him. Will her redemptive changes work in their romantic favor, or will she prove the adage of appreciating what you have when it’s gone?