Crenshaw Kings Series by Shvonne Latrice

Things in life are never for certain, but one thing that will always be a constant is the love between star-crossed Couture and Khari.Couture Yates has always followed life's rules by the book, never once rebelling until she met Khari Compton. The handsome but tortured young boy who immediately stole her heart, only to misuse and abuse it time and time again... moreThings in life are never for certain, but one thing that will always be a constant is the love between star-crossed Couture and Khari.Couture Yates has always followed life's rules by the book, never once rebelling until she met Khari Compton. The handsome but tortured young boy who immediately stole her heart, only to misuse and abuse it time and time again. Nothing or no one could ever pry her from his grasp, not even his own mother, until tragedy struck, changing the course of her and Khari's lives as they knew it. With such devastation looming over their once troubled but hopeful relationship, Couture often struggles to move past it no matter how much she tries. And when she learns that Khari still believes in the life they both once dreamed of, she realizes he may have been the man for her at one point in time but not so much anymore.Khari Compton, the once reckless, hot-headed, ladies boy is now a successful, rich, famous, and handsome grown man. Though years have gone by and the women beckoning for his attention have multiplied, his heart still belongs to his teenage love, Couture. Only now, he has tunnel vision so solid, that any woman attempting to penetrate it is simply wasting their time; which he has no problem verbalizing to them himself. So it's no surprise that when Couture hits the ground running, he is all too willing to catch her and all too willing to prove to her once and for all there is no one better for them than each other.But with fiancés, fake and real, in the mix, along with jealousy, powerful adversaries, and longtime critics of their relationship, the two find themselves on a difficult road to rekindle.In this story of second-chance love, secrets, and redemption, you will witness how a teenage love so intense and so concentrated can stand the test of time, battles, and some formidable forces. *This is a standalone novel, however it is a follow up to The Marriage Favor. less

Scotland Craig had an easy and somewhat privileged life, until she traded it all in for the love of a thug. The sheltered beauty had no idea what she signed up for, finding herself trapped in a loveless and abusive relationship years later, and with no one to turn to. Isolated from family and friends because of the one man she thought would be her happy ever after, Scotland is depressed, broke, and a shell of the woman she used to be... moreScotland Craig had an easy and somewhat privileged life, until she traded it all in for the love of a thug. The sheltered beauty had no idea what she signed up for, finding herself trapped in a loveless and abusive relationship years later, and with no one to turn to. Isolated from family and friends because of the one man she thought would be her happy ever after, Scotland is depressed, broke, and a shell of the woman she used to be. But when her man does the unthinkable, it is the last straw, causing Scotland to make a huge gamble in the name of revenge. But when that retaliation follows her home, adding yet another problem to her already hefty plate, Scotland must figure a way out of the hell she now calls life. And when a sexy gangsta enters her world, reaching a hand out to save her, she is tempted to take it, not realizing he's close to everything she feels is ruining her life.Lequay Compton, the laid back, handsome and charming gangsta has only ever had love for the almighty dollar. With multiple successful businesses and an impenetrable drug empire, money literally ain’t a thing. Women have always been an afterthought and something to enjoy when he has the time, so long as it doesn’t interfere with his cash. This is much to the chagrin of his close homegirl, waiting in the shadows for their friends to lovers story to commence. However, when Lequay has two chance encounters with the same woman, unknowingly, he finds himself drawn to her or them, no matter how many curve balls are thrown his way; the biggest one being his lack of freedom. Always determined and never one to quit, Lequay is steadfast in his attempts to make a seemingly unattainable woman attainable. But when he and Scotland finally figure out just who they are to one another, things take a turn for the better and the worse... for some.In this story filled with secrets, twists, and good black love, you will witness the undeniable bond between two people who fated to be together. And how nothing or no one, not even themselves, can keep them apart. *This book is a standalone, however it is connected to "The Marriage Favor" & "Wait For U"* less

Presley Evans has been labeled as promiscuous ever since she was a teenager and it has unfortunately followed her into adulthood. Being painted as someone she isn't, for as long as she can remember, has taken a toll on the young beauty, numbing her whole being. Couple that with the hurtful secrets she's harboring from the world, no one would blame her for her desensitized attitude... morePresley Evans has been labeled as promiscuous ever since she was a teenager and it has unfortunately followed her into adulthood. Being painted as someone she isn't, for as long as she can remember, has taken a toll on the young beauty, numbing her whole being. Couple that with the hurtful secrets she's harboring from the world, no one would blame her for her desensitized attitude. But when she meets a handsome NFL player who offers her an arrangement she can't turn down and one that would ignite the spark she's been missing for so long, Presley can't help but to oblige. She learns quickly though, that there are still pieces left of her heart that can be broken and he'll be the one to do it.Shakur Compton, the young, good-looking, rich and well-known wide receiver of the Los Angeles Gremlins is on top of the world. He's got everything a man his age could ask for, including a beautiful woman by his side. The fact that she used to belong to his older brother, and that his close knit family can't seem to accept her, are issues he feels are minuscule in the grand scheme of things. Life is good. But when the two learn of some life-altering news, the foundation of their relationship begins to crack and bleed in more ways than one. Shakur is unsure of who to trust after some startling information comes to light, all the while having to juggle several moving parts in his life. It becomes not only a lot for the young footballer, but for wifey by his side as well.Teyaira Harper has been unlucky in love ever since she laid eyes on Lequay Compton. Having bet everything on him, she was devastated to learn that she was never a part of his game plan. But when his younger brother Shakur swooped in to save the day, she couldn't have been happier having finally run into a man who valued the woman she's always portrayed herself to be. Right then and there, she vowed to protect this new love at all costs. What she didn't count on though, was that sometimes relationships are more than exotic trips, intimacy, and shopping sprees. There can also be trials, tribulations and tests. And when faced with the ultimate trial, Teyaira begins to lose her footing in a once stable union. However this time, she promises not to go down without a fight.In this love story saturated with secrets, lies, and betrayals, these lovers learn that some of the greatest loves can come from the strangest places, while others were never meant to bloom at all. *This is a standalone novel. However reading "Love Letters from a Gangsta" before this one is recommended for ultimate reading experience.* less

Analicia Chase at one point had it all, a great family and a loving, talented boyfriend. But with the death of her father coming shortly after the loss of her boyfriend's dream, along with his usual tenacity, and a recently developed strained relationship with her sister, things have been rough. They only worsen when a stranger comes into her life, throwing it completely off course. With everything around Analicia crumbling by the day, defeat begins to consume her... moreAnalicia Chase at one point had it all, a great family and a loving, talented boyfriend. But with the death of her father coming shortly after the loss of her boyfriend's dream, along with his usual tenacity, and a recently developed strained relationship with her sister, things have been rough. They only worsen when a stranger comes into her life, throwing it completely off course. With everything around Analicia crumbling by the day, defeat begins to consume her. That is until she's given an offer she can't refuse... but should. When she steps up to the plate, entering a world unfamiliar to her, it threatens everything she thought she knew and wanted out of life. But when life gives you lemons, sugar, and even the pitcher, you'd be a fool to not make lemonade. However, when jealous, tireless, traitorous exes are thrown into the recipe, said lemonade can turn sour quickly.Bashar Compton, the handsome, intelligent, lawyer with thug appeal has always known two things; that he would become a criminal defense attorney and that he would spend the rest of his life with his high school sweetheart and baby's mother Nixi Andrews. But when Nixi pulls an inconceivable stunt, he is fed up. Having sacrificed his peace, desires, sanity, and even sometimes his loved ones for the better part of fifteen years, Bashar decides to do something he never thought his heart or mind could fathom... force his once upon-a-time true love to get right or get lost. This is a lot of change for a man who has had the blueprint for his life drawn up since he was a kid, and when a beautiful, sane woman comes into his life by happenstance, it makes things even more difficult. But what Bashar doesn't realize is that Nixi isn't ready to give up and is willing to do whatever is needed to rekindle with the one man she knows she can't live without. The same man who has no doubt loved her through all of her antics and irrationalities. And in her defense, her baby daddy has always given in to her.In this romance filled with love, unquestionable chemistry, and a healthy dose of insurmountable betrayal, Analicia, Bashar, Nixi, and a few others find out what happens when you take the path of most resistance to find happiness. *This is a standalone novel and can be read on its own. However, for the full experience, start with The Marriage Favor* less