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One night changes everything in Gianna Phillips' seemingly perfect world. She's in love, months away from having their first child, and rising in her career as a designer. Nothing could be better in her eyes. Tragedy distorts her perception, and in the middle of the dense fog, she collides with a mountain.

It's Rodeo season in Millers Pointe and everything isn't left on the dirt.

Paisley Bent is having a day. The dilapidated ice cream truck she dreams of converting to her dream taco truck is next to inoperable, and she can't afford to fix it. The social media show she launched cooking tacos has been poached by her brother-in-law, and just when she thought things couldn't get any worse, Paisley arrives home to find her boyfriend cheating on her. Enraged, Paisley starts to enact some creative revenge, but her public meltdown is interrupted by a hot, handsome stranger.

Ty is every girl's dream—physically, anyway. Personally? He's every nightmare. Arrogant, obnoxious, and irresistible to a fault. He can tempt even sensible girls like me to act recklessly. If only I could escape him. He's friends with my roommate's boyfriend, so naturally, he invades my space—a lot. Ty comes to my yoga classes and taunts me with his flirtatious smirks and muscled arms. His chiseled body and tattoos might be perfect for his unconventional profession, and I try my hardest not to be fascinated by him like many other women.

Life in Sweetwater was supposed to be a fresh start for Roan. A new family, friends, and an important job. However, remaining behind during the beta sickness put a target on his back. While fighting for his life, he happens upon his fated mate, but there's a complication. He's emotionally bonded...

Symere, aka Dinero, has a million ways to give a woman what she needs sexually. Romantic intimacy is the one thing that he is void of. During the day, he's a financial advisor and the CEO of Fugotti Enterprise. At night, he collects bloody debts on behalf of his uncle Timothy Fugotti Sr. Symere never thought that a woman could have him so smitten. Markela literally came crashing into him, making him question his way of doing things.

Alana Powers is a triple threat. Brains, beauty, and intelligence. As a smart and savvy businesswoman, Alana's drive and passion for ensuring the success of Powers Construction is unparalleled. Nothing and no one can get in her way—except marriage. Noah Tate is caring, compassionate, and driven by his need to succeed. Fresh out of jail, past mistakes are now behind him, and Noah is determined to prove that he has learned valuable lessons about life. This time, he refuses to allow anything to stand in his way. Unfortunately, his record is proving to be more of a hindrance than he expects.

Savanna Heartz never expected to cross paths with Kairo Steele again—the reckless young producer from Compton who built his empire off beats, bullets, and bad decisions. She never imagined that a simple business deal—a few haircut appointments—would pull her into his world of money, power, and dangerous promises. But when Kairo presents her with a million-dollar contract—not for music, not for business, but for his legacy—Savanna is faced with a decision that could change her life. One million per child. A secluded mansion to carry them in peace. A contract to keep their arrangement airtight.

Logan "Lo" Sapphire has never backed down from a challenge, so she's convinced that she can persuade the stern and unyielding self-made millionaire to keep High Class Society a secret after he bursts into her office demanding to know his sister's whereabouts. The last thing Lo wants to do is go on a wild goose chase with a walking sex ad to find his sister, but maybe, just maybe, finding her will coax him into signing a confidentiality agreement.

Aubree Royal is an adventurous, care free spirit that loves fast cars and adrenaline rushes. Her life is filled with creating social media content, being a part of a car club, playing football on a girls' team, and trying to forgive herself for a mistake she made years ago. Trying to let go of the past was easier when her first love, Brasi was serving time in prison. But Brasi is home, and his second chance at freedom might mean a second heartbreak for the young beauty.

This program is read by a full cast. Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope In Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed...

Dom and Carmen try to settle into real family life with a baby on the way, but peace doesn’t last long in Miami. The streets are still always watching, enemies are still breathing, and old ties pull up in new directions. O’Shynn has her own secret situation she’s been hiding. Keondra is trying to grow up without losing her edge. Dique is trying to balance fatherhood with the bullshit that comes with it.

Shattered, broken, and downright destroyed—feelings I know all too well, and I'm going to do all that I can to save her. When my half-brother needs me, I'm there for him and his club.

TV news personality Amelia Chess has made her career by being an unapologetic Black conservative who is relentless in her attacks on the liberal left, pro-choice supporters, and the LGBTQ community...and scathing in her criticism of her own race. But when two Black cops shoot an unarmed white teen, Amelia’s scorched earth editorial gets her canceled—and she starts receiving death threats.

Dominic Royal is done playing by the rules. With enemies lurking and El Blanca making bold moves, Carmen isn’t just his legal shield or the face of his empire anymore. She’s the calm in his storm, and the fire that burned through his darkness. For the first time, he’s ready to fight for more than just power . . . he’s ready to fight for her too. Dom may be a little toxic, but Carmen knows that toxicity is only for her even when he tries to hide it.

Dominic has always had a way with the ladies, but this one is different as she’s the forbidden fruit. He’s doing a job, but she’s intrigued by him. He’s as dangerous in the streets as he is in the bed. Can he keep a clean face, or will all hell break loose?

Laila Eden is focused. Focused on her career, on her friends, and on herself. Everything except the man she somehow keeps crossing paths with. She isn't interested in anything with him, or so she tells herself, but even with her best efforts she can't deny the magnetic pull that keeps bringing them back together.

Naomi Blackford and Christian Valentine have maintained the perfect situationship: a no strings attached, no complications, just mind-blowing sensual experiences whenever they meet at their mutual space. He handles high-stakes contracts by day; she runs her successful escort business by night. Their worlds couldn't be more different, but for those stolen hours together, nothing else exists.

Ethan Henley traded in his suit, tie and Secret Service badge to mix drinks at the Game Changers Sports Bar he now co-owns with his childhood friends. Returning to their hometown where they’d been branded the “bad boys” wasn’t part of their plan, but now that they’re back, they’re determined to prove everyone in town wrong. For Ethan, that means making amends with the girl whose heart he’d unintentionally broken during high school.

When my husband invited me to an evening gala, I was elated. We hadn't spent time together in ages. Finally, I thought he heard my complaints. But when he—the great Caspian Yearwood—was chosen to lead the Charlotte chapter of the Mr. Black Organization at this event, my heart sank. Don't get me wrong...I was excited he'd get to showcase Black History and further the movement of "our" stories. But two years into this marriage, I'm struggling. I didn't marry to be lonely, but Caspian is always unavailable where I am concerned. What's a woman to do to get her man's attention?