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The Steady Father: Staying Strong in High-Conflict Co-Parenting is a powerful, practical guide for men who are committed to being present, consistent, and emotionally strong — even when facing disrespect, manipulation, or ongoing tension with the mother of their child. This book is not about blame. It’s not about revenge. And it’s not about “winning” against the other parent. It’s about winning where it matters most — in your child’s life. Written in a direct, supportive, and motivational tone, Mr. True Story speaks to fathers who: Feel dismissed or disrespected in co-...

But We love Each other Part 5 A coming‑of‑age Southern story with Motown dreams, family fights, and the pull of a new life. Shaylean is done with the slow churn of Washington, Arkansas — the gossip, the cotton fields, the small‑town expectations. She hears Detroit in her sister’s laughter over the phone: assembly lines, neon nights, Motown on every corner. It sounds like freedom. It sounds like everything she doesn’t have. Torn between a stubborn mother who runs the house with a cane and a brother trying to keep the peace, Shaylean packs her longing into secret shoeboxes and ...

"The Gate of Light" Liora has always lived in the shadows of the Ascendants—warriors who protect the Gate, a magical bridge that keeps the darkness from consuming the world. She was never meant to be part of their legend… until the day they choose her. Now she is trapped in a cage of power and duty, forced into a bond with Kael, the strongest Ascendant of them all. He’s meant to break her. To make her accept her fate. To turn her into the world’s prison. But something unexpected ignites between them. A spark. A bond. A love that refuses to be controlled. As the darkness begins to ...

The streets of Detroit show no mercy—and for some, the lessons come with blood, pride, and betrayal. Fresh out of prison and still trying to find his footing, Big Tee is learning fast that freedom comes with its own kind of danger. With his cousin Nice by his side, he’s navigating a city that’s changed as much as he has—where loyalty is rare, tempers run hot, and survival depends on who you can trust. But when their friend Ray finds himself in a violent clash with a neighborhood hothead named Lazy, the line between comedy and chaos blurs. What starts as street drama turns into a ...

Detroit Life After 15 is 5-star General Fiction. In this Story, Peanut, Nice’s ruthless right-hand, moves through the city like a silent storm, handling unfinished business with blood on his hands and paranoia in his eyes. Nikki, caught between a mother’s love and the life she’s desperate to leave behind, fights to keep her child safe as the streets close in. And Tee — the one who set it all in motion — is running from everyone, hunted by the same men he once called family. As the feds close in and old enemies resurface, the past catches up fast. Nice wants revenge. Peanut wants ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years – Volume 11 plunges readers deep into the unforgiving streets of Detroit, where loyalty, survival, and betrayal collide. Nice’s suspicions about Nikki and Keith uncover secrets that threaten to ignite chaos, while Pam struggles to keep her younger brothers from spiraling further into a life of crime. Meanwhile, the streets remain unforgiving as Hurk and his crew scramble to track down a young adversary whose cunning and vengeance could upend their criminal empire. From high-stakes heists to tense family confrontations, this installment explores the fine line ...

“Every sin has a price. Every secret has a cost.” Detroit’s streets never forget — and they never forgive. Nikki is a mother fighting demons she can’t put down. Her addiction has cost her everything, including the respect of her son Tee, who’s struggling to build a better life for his own child. But when tragedy strikes and old wounds are reopened, their broken family is pulled right back into the darkness they’ve been trying to escape. Meanwhile, Uncle Nice is on a mission that will shake the city to its core. A man bound by loyalty and blood, he’s out for payback — and ...

Bailey’s Journey: A Little Dog’s Big Love is a heartwarming story told from the perspective of a tiny, spirited Maltese who stole the hearts of everyone she met. From the moment she became her mom’s inseparable traveling companion, Bailey brought joy, laughter, and unconditional love into every corner of their world. Through adventures, cozy nights on her favorite spot on the bed, and countless stolen treats, Bailey’s charming personality shines on every page. Her loyal, playful, and fiercely loving spirit reminds us that even the smallest beings can leave the biggest pawprints on ...

Detroit never cared who you loved, how hard you tried, or what you planned for tomorrow. It only respected what you could survive today. Detroit 8 Mile Boys – Book 3 is the final chapter of a story born in the cracks of the pavement—where loyalty was thicker than blood, mistakes came with bodies attached, and every decision echoed louder than gunfire. By the time you reach this book, the rules are already written in scars and headstones. Ron’s death wasn’t just a loss—it was a shift. A warning shot to everyone left breathing. Boon stands at a crossroads where grief, rage, and ...

Detroit 8 Mile Boy’s – Book 2 The money got bigger. The circle got smaller. And the streets started watching. Ron and Boon have officially crossed the line from hungry hustlers to real players on Detroit’s east side. Coventry is flipping, the cash is steady, and their names are ringing in neighborhoods they never used to step foot in. But with success comes heat — and the law is closer than they think. As bodies drop and loyalties get tested, the streets begin to crack. Old connections resurface. New workers prove unreliable. And one wrong move threatens to bring everything crashing...

Detroit Life After 15 Years After fifteen years behind bars, Big Tee finally found peace in the quiet woods of Arkansas—until tragedy struck. When his cousin Nice arrives drunk and desperate to help, he discovers a horrifying scene that changes everything. Burdened with guilt and the weight of family loss, Nice vows to honor his cousin’s memory by protecting what remains—Nikki and her newborn son, Little Tee. As time passes, the streets keep calling, testing Nice’s promise to change his life. But when Little Tee begins to grow up, questions about his father’s death and the choices...

The streets don’t forgive — and neither do the people who built their names on them. Peanut hides in the shadows of the same home he grew up in, surrounded by weapons and ghosts of a violent past. He knows the end is coming — the only question is how. Across town, Terrance “Big Tee” is trying to walk away from the game for good. With his woman Ceecee and a baby on the way, he’s ready to trade fast money for a clean start. But when loyalty, greed, and unfinished business collide, one promise could cost him everything. Duane, his former connect, isn’t ready to let him go — not...

In the shadows of Detroit’s broken streets, loyalty and survival collide. Nice, Keith, Peanut, and Johnny aren’t just hustlers—they’re architects of an empire built on risk, betrayal, and raw ambition. From backroom poker games to dirt road drop-offs, every move is dangerous and every friend could turn into an enemy. But the game isn’t just about money. It’s about power, temptation, and the cost of silence. When family ties mix with criminal dreams, secrets explode—and the streets start watching. From strip clubs to trailer parks, from high-stakes hustles to life-or-death ...

But We Love Each Other Part 3 The focus is on Shaylean, a young woman with a determined expression, standing in the foreground. She has a confident stance, wearing a stylish blouse that hints at her bold personality. Her gaze is intense, hinting at both vulnerability and strength. In the background, a dimly lit apartment scene is visible, with smoke curling out from a slightly ajar bedroom door. A card table is set up, suggesting a tense atmosphere of hustle and street life. The faint silhouette of Detroit Black is in the background, watching Shaylean with a cool demeanor, his presence ...

After fifteen years behind bars, Big T steps back into a city that has changed beyond recognition. Detroit’s streets are colder, the hustle is harder, and loyalty is a rare commodity. With his mother gone and his cousin Nice as his only support, Big T must learn to navigate a new world full of old dangers. Haunted by his past and tempted by the fast life he left behind, Big T faces a choice: rebuild his life the right way or fall victim to the same streets that once took everything from him. But in a city where every decision can be deadly, doing the right thing might be the hardest ...

In Detroit Life After 15 years, the streets are unforgiving, and survival is the only law that matters. As family ties are tested, revenge brews, and street codes reign supreme, characters like Nikki, Peanut, and Boogeyman navigate a gritty world of hustles, betrayals, and bloodshed. From orchestrating cold-blooded hits to plotting against old enemies, their lives intertwine in a deadly dance where every choice has life-altering consequences. Meanwhile, Kevin and Marcus, two brothers hardened by tragedy, step deeper into the drug game, while discovering shocking truths about their past. ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years – Part 26 In the heart of Detroit, loyalty is currency — and betrayal is deadly. When Nikki and Peanut pull off a dangerous late-night heist, they think they’ve just changed their lives forever. But every move they make sends new shockwaves through the streets — and not everyone’s going to make it out clean. A hidden safe, four kilos, and a secret too big to keep soon have the whole city watching their next move. Meanwhile, T, Nice, and Big Jin face new battles of their own — love tangled with danger, trust tested by temptation, and family ties ...

But We love Each Other Part 9 Johnny, a seasoned player in the Detroit underworld, confronted his son, Detroit Black, over stolen goods, suspecting betrayal. Meanwhile, Sandy secretly manipulated Bobby, Shaylean’s love interest serving in Vietnam, to sway his loyalties away from Shaylean and toward herself. Through carefully planted doubts about Shaylean’s connections and hints of her own interest in him, Sandy cast herself as Bobby's ideal choice, intensifying the tension between loyalty, manipulation, and ambition in this complex family saga. Author: True Story.

After fifteen years behind bars, Big Tee finally found peace in the quiet woods of Arkansas—until tragedy struck. When his cousin Nice arrives drunk and desperate to help, he discovers a horrifying scene that changes everything. Burdened with guilt and the weight of family loss, Nice vows to honor his cousin’s memory by protecting what remains—Nikki and her newborn son, Little Tee. As time passes, the streets keep calling, testing Nice’s promise to change his life. But when Little Tee begins to grow up, questions about his father’s death and the choices that shaped their family ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years — Part 37 Survival is a plan, not a promise. Peanut, Nikkie, and Baby Tee are on the move again — but this time, it’s more than running. Pedro may have fled the country, but his reach is long, and every shadow could hide danger. The streets of Detroit become both refuge and battlefield as they navigate safe houses, burner phones, and secret routes to protect the boy who represents the family’s last chance. Every decision is a risk: trust the right people, avoid the wrong eyes, and stay off the radar of federal investigators while staying one step ahead of...