Daylin Conrad is self-made, college educated, independent, and also... the black sheep of her immediate family. Being the only one of her parents' three kids to go her own way, Daylin has been deemed the disappointing rebel of her well-to-do and seemingly perfect relatives. However, when one of them makes an egregious choice, she is left to deal with the horrifying repercussions. But what starts out as a terror filled twist in her otherwise normal life, quickly morphs into a situation she would much rather find herself in than out of... much to her boyfriend Shaun's chagrin. Daylin, though, has always loved a man who goes for what he wants.

Rakim Godfrey, the handsome, talented yet troubled former boxer, at one point had it all. But between his PTSD stemming from a nightmare inducing childhood and his ever growing need to shield those dear to him, Rakim has made decisions that led to calamitous results. Betrayed by the people closest to him whilst being shunned and losing favor, he owns it, willing to make something of himself though feeling like nothing.

When a person close to him proves to need his help and under dire circumstances, Rakim makes a perilous decision. And despite this being for the good of his loved one, Rakim cannot deny the underlying selfishness of his actions. Upon realizing this, he throws caution to the wind, not caring that within that wind lie exes, currents, family and even some long buried secrets.

As the drama unfolds in the background of this unorthodox urban love story, witness the romance bloom between a damaged, protective man in need of love and a loving woman in need of security.

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Who I was destined to become was chosen for me at an early age. I was supposed to become a member of the Hazard 3 gang—or was I supposed to do life with the one I couldn't see life without? These were the decisions I battled with as I came of age. Maize was there with me through everything—until he wasn’t. In his absence, I became who Hazard 3 created me to be, not who I was always free to be with him. Now, he's back without explanation, and no matter how much I tell myself I didn't care, my heart just won’t listen. - Tribal Anand",{"_175":107,"_29":76,"_232":233,"_234":66},"July 20, 2025","July 20","B0FJ8DQBWL","#c87838",[],"https://cdn.blackauthored.com/books/5470i/3fe643ed-d47d-4bab-b651-c899a8d3fe18/1786717809.jpg","https://img.blackauthored.com/?preset=poster_thumb&image=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.blackauthored.com%2Fbooks%2F5470i%2F3fe643ed-d47d-4bab-b651-c899a8d3fe18%2F1786717809.jpg",{"_175":268,"_29":269,"_131":270,"_239":-5,"_240":-5,"_241":271,"_243":272,"_245":49},"6e65e4f4-e6da-409c-9137-60cf502baeb5","Jas B.","74-jas-b",27,[246],"00d10923-ac71-4fc1-a1ca-ec36a7fd7f44",153,"4.41",85,[],[300],"Rhythm's Blues","ee3bcbfc-ebb7-4296-81a9-696efcf3d28b",2024,"May 2024","2024-05-22","153-rhythm-s-blues","Being the girlfriend of a successful rapper isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Rhythm Baker, a successful occupational therapist, held it down for Raheem, her boyfriend of three years, without much complaining. After moving across the country to support his career and their relationship, Rhythm has grown increasingly uncomfortable with Raheem's inappropriate behavior and inflated ego. Feeling disrespected, unappreciated, and unheard, she moves out of the home they share, ending their relationship. Despite his recent moves, Raheem isn’t willing to let her go so easily.

Channing Watson, a renowned music producer, meets Rhythm by chance when he’s called by his mother to change a flat tire at her therapy clinic. With their connection unknown and instant attraction fueled by lust, a one-night stand becomes inevitable. Though she thought it was over, Rhythm and Channing continue to run into each other, and feelings become just as inevitable as the night of passion they shared. Complications arise when they discover that Channing is in fact Raheem’s new producer and Rhythm is his ex.

Though their entanglement is messy, Rhythm and Channing’s connection only grows deeper as they navigate the potential fallout that’s sure to come. With Raheem unwilling to let go or do right, Rhythm is ready to move on and be happy, but will the solace she finds in Channing’s presence be ruined once their relationship comes to the light?",{"_175":107,"_29":76,"_232":233,"_234":66},"B. Love Publications",280,"May 22, 2024","May 22","B0D51K8D28","#111649",[296],"https://cdn.blackauthored.com/books/153i/ee3bcbfc-ebb7-4296-81a9-696efcf3d28b.jpg","https://img.blackauthored.com/?preset=poster_thumb&image=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.blackauthored.com%2Fbooks%2F153i%2Fee3bcbfc-ebb7-4296-81a9-696efcf3d28b.jpg",{"_175":297,"_21":298,"_229":299,"_231":66},"cf11d035-a4e0-4c63-99c3-f2952f3cf73c","https://kinfolktales.co/products/rhythms-blues?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web","Kinfolk Tales",{"_175":301,"_29":302,"_131":303,"_239":304,"_240":305,"_241":306,"_243":307,"_245":49},"d6f6c3a4-50c6-48ac-a95f-b5a2f43ef860","Kimberly Brown","22-kimberly-brown","Kimberly Brown, a proud South Carolina native, brings you contemporary/urban romance, women’s fiction, and erotica that feels real and relatable. She’s been writing since her high school days, with the support of her friends, and turned to self-publishing in 2019. Her big break came in August 2021 with the release of “Pretty Caged Bird.”\r\n\r\nWith a Psychology degree from South Carolina State University, Kimberly weaves mental health themes into her stories, shedding light on issues often overlooked in the African American community. Her goal? To create stories you can see and feel as you read, offering both a getaway and a reflection of life's ups and downs.","https://cdn.blackauthored.com/authors/217aae0b0d5739edea7f/485141109_10161838638513301_3956780062943314893_n.jpg",34,[246],"64979e9b-9a90-496e-bef0-e61970298975",5035,"4.61",7,[],[329],"Count On Me (BAEs OF BAYSIDE)","5cdc8415-160e-4125-a726-2bf6988a5cbe","Jul 2026","2026-07-21","5092-count-on-me-baes-of-bayside","

Count On Me is a secret lovers romance set during a fictional mayoral campaign. It isn’t affiliated with or intended to represent any real political party or ideology. The campaign is the backdrop. The romance is the heart.

Rayne Webber never expected that the man she shared one unforgettable night with would show up in her town—on the other side of her mayoral race.

Enter Dakarai Ramos.

Her plan is solid:
Ignore the fine campaign strategist and his crisp pocket squares.
Ignore the inconvenient kitty flutters.
Win the election.

She’s structured, disciplined, and focused. This should be easy.

It isn’t.

A debate meeting turns into a steamy battleground. Chance encounters keep blurring the lines until they finally break down and agree to a secret relationship. They’re one misstep away from a “Sleeping With The Opposition” headline blowing up their careers. But unable to resist each other, they risk it anyway—stealing moments in discreet locations around town, escaping to a secluded lake house, and sharing late-night phone calls that deepen their connection.

Then a scandal hits.

The fallout tests Dakarai’s loyalty to his candidate and threatens to tank Rayne’s campaign.

In a high-stakes world where the final race is decided by a strict ballot count, the real win might not be a political title at all…

It might just be finding that someone you can always count on.

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