Racquel Williams

The love that bonds D'Amond and Coolie might just be the one that separates them when they are faced with the lies, betrayal, and most of all, deadly secrets. The sexy and rich D'Amond was born into royalty and has lived the good life from early on--until it was quickly snatched away when thugs killed her parents. All this young woman knows is pain, and she vows to hunt down the men responsible for this heinous act. Finding love in the wrong place, her heart will start deceiving her as she comes face to face with the evil she so dreaded. Will she go against family? Or is blood not thicker than water? Young, ambitious, and ruthless, Coolie is a force to be reckoned with. Coming from a powerful family that wreaks havoc all over Richmond, he awaits his position as the next Virginia kingpin. After being overlooked by his powerful father, he soon realizes that the only way to get his rightful spot is to part ways with the only people he's known as family and create his own crew. With powerful men and the feds eager to bring them down, the crew must put some plans into motion. Torn between money and love, Coolie is torn and must pick a side.

Zeke and Khallani seem like the perfect couple, but in a short time, their lives are turned upside down. Khallani's love for her man is tested when she makes the unthinkable decision to become his ride-or-die chick in hopes of finally getting the love she desires. But at what price? She quickly realizes things are not what they seem. This young thug's life is filled with secrets. Can her love for him weather the storm, or will she run for shelter? Jamaican-born Zeke is one of Richmond's richest dope boys. Looking for a way out of a failed relationship, he pursues Khallani. However, with darkness looming over his life and his strong ties to the streets, it's hard for him to fully commit. Zeke's pain becomes unbearable after he loses his lifeline. He is incapable of giving love when his heart has become hard as a brick. Betraying the only woman who loves him will cost him dearly. His world is about to turn upside down, and he will soon find himself seeking bitter revenge.

What would you do to hold on to the good life? Would you let your man lie and cheat on you? Would you turn your head when the truth was hitting you dead in the face? Take a rocky ride with this couple, who are toxic for each other but continue to play this dangerous game of love, lies, and betrayal. Akila Jones had a rough childhood growing up in one of Richmond's grimiest projects. She learned early on that she had to boss up, go in savage mode, and take care of herself by any means necessary. Things started to look up for her when she fell for Mari, a well-known hitta from Virginia Beach. Little did she know she was destined for all the drama that comes with dating a dude with money. She learned fast that good sex and playing the good girl were not enough to keep her wild lover under control. Mari was young, rich, and arrogant. His messed-up mentality toward females only worsened when he snatched up this young girl who was desperate for a better life. Unfortunately, his ignorant behavior made him oblivious to the fact that danger was on the way and that his life was about to turn upside down in the blink of an eye.

Have you ever met a man that just grabs your attention and sweeps you off of your feet, only to find out later that he isn't worth a damn? Amoy Simpson experienced a rough life growing up and can't wait to get away from her turbulent home life. Looking for love, she stumbles on Devon, and thinks he is sent by God. She quickly learns that the thug is nothing but a two-timing liar who will go to the extreme to protect the secret he is hiding from her. Kennedy Guthrie is a self-proclaimed cougar who has everything going for herself--except someone to make her feel loved. After losing her husband to a violent crime, she has given up on love until she comes face-to-face with a street thug who makes her insides quiver and helps to make her feel loved all over again. But Kennedy is no stranger to deceit, and she is determined to show him that she is not the one to play with. Shari Simpson is selfish and out for herself, even if it means betraying her older sister. Her intentions are deadly, and she has no idea that she is playing a dangerous game. Her lies will reveal that blood is not always thicker than water, and sometimes, the ones closest to you are the ones that you have to watch around your man. Take a ride with three women, each going through their own drama with the loves of their lives. Will their love prevail, or is it not enough?

With jealousy, murder, and greed mixed together in this web of deceit, there can be no happy ending in this twisted love triangle. Brooklyn is a fierce, no-nonsense woman who is about stacking paper and building a good life. Meeting the handsome Jihad was pure coincidence, but she quickly catches feelings for this smooth-talking brother. A whirlwind romance develops between them, and before you know it, Brooklyn is thrown in a love triangle she was not aware of. Common sense and her Ivy League education couldn't prepare her for what is to come in her once quiet life. Alyssa is a money-hungry side chick on the prowl for her next victim. As fate would have it, she crosses paths with the lying, two-timing Jihad. She uses sex and her good mouthpiece to snatch his soul up. Not caring about his wife and determined to become his main squeeze, she concocts a devious plan to get his wife out of the way. Jihad is every woman's dream: ambitious, sex game on point, and a mouthpiece that will have the ladies squirming in their panties. He hits it big when he marries the well-off Brooklyn, but with no good intentions and his narcissistic behavior, he quickly puts a plan into motion that will have deadly consequences.

An unsuspecting wife finds herself in a love triangle that threatens her safety when her husband's side chick decides she wantsher out of the way. Brooklyn is a fierce, no-nonsense woman who is about stacking paper and building a good life. Meeting the handsome Jihad was pure coincidence, but she quickly catches feelings for this smooth-talking brother. A whirlwind romance develops between them, and before you know it, Brooklyn is thrown in a love triangle she was not aware of. Common sense and her Ivy League education couldn't prepare her for what is to come in her once quiet life . Alyssa is a money-hungry side chick on the prowl for her next victim. As fate would have it, she crosses paths with the lying, two-timing Jihad. She uses sex and her good mouthpiece to snatch his soul up. Not caring about his wife and determined to become his main squeeze, she and Jihad concoct a devious plan to get his wife out of the way. Jihad is every woman's dream: ambitious, sex game on point, and a mouthpiece that will have the ladies squirming in their panties. He hits it big when he marries the well-off Brooklyn, but with no good intentions and his narcissistic behavior, he quickly puts a plan into motion that will have deadly consequences. With jealousy, murder, and greed mixed together in this web of deceit, there can be no happy ending in this twisted love triangle.

Have you ever experienced that good old hood love that makes your insides shiver? The three main characters in Raquel Williams' raw Urban drama do. Follow along as Nyesha, Kymani, and Yohan get caught up in a messy, page turning love triangle... Nyesha has been through hell, both physically and mentally. After being abandoned by her first love, Yohan, she turns to the streets for comfort. She gets into the drug game as a way to provide for her children, oblivious to the fact that the streets are cruel and have no room for a trap girl. With no one to turn to, she falls for one of Richmond's hottest dope boys. Then, Yohan pops back into the picture, determined to get back the love of his life. First, he must prove his love. Kymani isn't your typical dope boy. He's a smooth talker with a dark past and deadly intentions. Anyone who crosses him or the people he loves will definitely be dealt with. His weakness for a bad female will have him drawing for this young, sexy, money-getting chick. However, he has his problems with a love triangle, thugs trying to kill him, and the police trying to send him away for good. Take a ride as this couple struggles to keep their love alive. Will they allow all the drama that's brewing around them to come in and break up everything that they worked so hard to build? Or will they fight to hold on to their love and their freedom?

Have you ever experienced that good old hood love that makes your insides shiver? The three main characters in Raquel Williams' raw Urban drama do. Follow along as Nyesha, Kymani, and Yohan get caught up in a messy, page-turning love triangle... Nyesha has been through hell, both physically and mentally. After being abandoned by her first love, Yohan, she turns to the streets for comfort. She gets into the drug game as a way to provide for her children, oblivious that the streets are cruel and have no room for a trap girl. With no one to turn to, she falls for one of Richmond's hottest dope boys. Then, Yohan pops back into the picture, determined to get back the love of his life. But first, he must prove his love. Kymani isn't your typical dope boy. He's a smooth talker with a dark past and deadly intentions. Anyone who crosses him or the people he loves will definitely be dealt with. His weakness for a bad female will have him drawing for this young, sexy, money-getting chick. However, he has his problems with a love triangle, thugs trying to kill him, and the police trying to send him away for good. Take a ride as this couple fights to keep their love alive. Will they allow all the drama brewing around them break up everything they've worked so hard to build, or will they fight to hold on to their love and their freedom?

Mika works in law enforcement and is married to one of the most distinguished detectives on the police force. While everything looks good on the outside, Mika's home life is anything but normal. With a controlling, two-timing husband, she buries herself into her career. She soon crosses paths with Jakeel, an ex-con fresh out of prison. The jovial jailbird piques her interest, and Mika soon forgets that there are certain lines you just don't cross. Playing a risky game, she finds herself in a very dangerous situation, playing with two men on opposite sides of the law. Her freedom is at stake, and her life is at risk. Can Mika walk away, or will she make a move that could lead to murder and mayhem in her once quiet life?

Mika works in law enforcement and is married to one of the most distinguished detectives on the police force. While everything looks good on the outside, Mika's home life is aything but normal. With a controlling, two-timing husband, she buries herself into her career. She soon crosses paths with Jakeel, an ex-con fresh out of prison. The jovial jailbird piques her interest, and Mika soon forgets that there are certain lines you just don't cross. Playing a risky game, she finds herself in a very dangerous situation, playing with two men on opposite sides of the law. Can Mika walk away, or will she make a move that could lead to murder and mayhem in her once quiet life?

Betrayal and backstabbing is at a high level, and Gaza is determined to wreak havoc on anyone who stands in his way. No one is safe, not even the people closest to him. Will this young thug risk it all to maintain his power, or will he be blinded by love for the woman who was hired to bring him down? Gaza was born and raised in McGregor Gully, one of Jamaica's grittiest housing projects in the slums of East Kingston. Growing up in poverty, he was exposed to robbery and murder at a tender age. In order to stay alive, he quickly adapted to a life of crime. Now he is one of the coldest killers and richest kingpins to ever walk the streets of Kingston. Whoever comes into contact with him and his crew either loves them, fears them, or wants to see them dead. The entrance of Catherine into his life just might change everything. Catherine, a young and determined federal agent, is rapidly climbing the chain of command. When she crosses paths with this deadly, charismatic stranger on one of her assignments, she's enchanted by his jovial ways. Soon she forgets one of the most important law enforcement lessons: Trust no one. Camille is a young Jamaican beauty who is hot on the dancehall scene. With a banging body and a good mouthpiece, she has no problem getting whatever she wants, including Gaza. She is not about to let Catherine come in and take over her spot.

Gaza was born and raised in McGregor Gully, one of Jamaica's grittiest housing projects in the slums of East Kingston. Growing up in poverty, he was exposed to robbery and murder at a tender age. In order to stay alive, he quickly adapted to a life of crime. Now he is one of the coldest killers and richest kingpins to ever walk the streets of Kingston. Whoever comes into contact with him and his crew either loves them, fears them, or wants to see them dead. The entrance of Catherine into his life just might change everything. Catherine, a young and determined federal agent, is rapidly climbing the chain of command. When she crosses paths with this deadly, charismatic stranger on one of her assignments, she's enchanted by his jovial ways. Soon she forgets one of the most important law enforcement lessons: Trust no one. Camille is a young Jamaican beauty who is hot on the dancehall scene. With a banging body and a good mouthpiece, she has no problem getting whatever she wants, including Gaza. She is not about to let Catherine come in and take over her spot. Betrayal and backstabbing is at a high level, and Gaza is determined to wreak havoc on anyone who stands in his way. No one is safe, not even the people closest to him. Will this young thug risk it all to maintain his power, or will he be blinded by love for the woman who was hired to bring him down?

Nika Michelle and Racquel Williams take readers to the island paradise of Jamaica to experience major drama with a dash of tropical flavor. When Yankee gyal Kadijah visits the beautiful island of Jamaica with her friends Nicole and Tamia, she does not expect the events that follow. After a nasty breakup with her two-timing ex and her graduation from culinary arts school, all she wants to do is unwind and maybe have a one-night stand. However, when she meets Omari, the sexy rude boy turned DJ, things heat up quickly. Once Omari locks eyes with Kadijah, his life will never be the same and he knows it. He is feeling the feisty American beauty, but his wife, the beautiful but fiery Angela, is having no parts of it. She will stop at nothing to make sure that no woman takes her husband away from her--especially not some Yankee.

There's a saying that if you come from my part of town, you're from around the way. Around the Way Girls 10, like its predecessors, is a fast-paced look at the lives of some street-smart women who think they know it all, but are about to get the lessons of their lives. "Not with my Man" by Ms. Michel Moore: Sasha Eubanks lived the perfect life. Whatever she touched seemed to turn to gold, until she met and married Mario. He was a parents' worst nightmare and everything you wouldn't want a husband to be. Yet Sasha loved him, sacrificed for him, took care of him, and would do anything for him, including going to jail. While she is doing hard time for Mario's crimes, he soon shows his wife that loyalty is just another word in the dictionary. Sasha has to get revenge if she wants to have any pride left, but can she overcome the mental hold Mario has on her? "The Ultimate Revenge" by Marlon P. S. White: Family ain't no good; at least in Rissa Ford's world. Forced to live with her aunt and predator-in-disguise uncle, Rissa feels as if her life was cursed from birth. Fed up with being tortured, she exposes the truth and is cast out into the mean streets of Detroit. Doing whatever she needs to make due, Rissa and her "newfound family" devise a plan for the ultimate revenge on those who have brought her the most harm. "Cutthroat Divas" by Racquel Williams: Ajanay, Sheika, and London were born and raised in one of Richmond's most ruthless housing projects. Faced with horrific home lives, all three girls turn to the streets and each other for comfort. Ajanay concocts a plan for them to get money out of Amir, one of the biggest dope boys from a rival housing project. However, Amir is a stone-cold killer with a long criminal history, and she has put them in harm's way with no solid plan on how to escape. Will their love and loyalty for one another keep them together, or is it every woman for herself?

There s a saying that if you come from my part of town, you're from around the way. Around the Way Girls 10, like its predecessors, is a fast-paced look at the lives of some street-smart women who think they know it all, but are about to get the lessons of their lives. Not with my Man by Ms. Michel Moore: Sasha Eubanks lived the perfect life. Whatever she touched seemed to turn to gold, until she met and married Mario. He was a parents worst nightmare and everything you wouldn t want a husband to be. Yet Sasha loved him, sacrificed for him, took care of him, and would do anything for him, including going to jail. While she is doing hard time for Mario s crimes, he soon shows his wife that loyalty is just another word in the dictionary. Sasha has to get revenge if she wants to have any pride left, but can she overcome the mental hold Mario has on her? The Ultimate Revenge by Marlon P. S. White: Family ain t no good; at least in Rissa Ford s world. Forced to live with her aunt and predator-in-disguise uncle, Rissa feels as if her life was cursed from birth. Fed up with being tortured, she exposes the truth and is cast out into the mean streets of Detroit. Doing whatever she needs to make due, Rissa and her newfound family devise a plan for the ultimate revenge on those who have brought her the most harm. Cutthroat Divas by Racquel Williams: Ajanay, Sheika, and London were born and raised in one of Richmond s most ruthless housing projects. Faced with horrific home lives, all three girls turn to the streets and each other for comfort. Ajanay concocts a plan for them to get money out of Amir, one of the biggest dope boys from a rival housing project. However, Amir is a stone-cold killer with a long criminal history, and she has put them in harm s way with no solid plan on how to escape. Will their love and loyalty for one another keep them together, or is it every woman for herself?"

Chicks are always screaming, Leave my man alone " but in reality, they need to be checking their men. Tiana Caldwell is not falling for that foolery. She lives by the code that if your man wanted you, he would not stray. She doesn't care if the man she is in love with turns out to be her best friend's man. Ayana Beasley has it all wrong. She thinks that good sex and babies will help her hold on to the man she loves. That is, until she realizes that he is in love with another woman. Broken and hurt, Ayana turns to the one person she thinks she can trust: her best sister-friend, Tiana Caldwell. Watch the drama unfold between these two women who share the same bed, share clothes, and eat out of the same pot, as they compete for one man. It's winner takes all, and these ladies are playing for keeps. How will it end? Will they throw away their friendship over a man, or will they both walk away from him?"