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Nasir Valentine has one thing on his mind: winning a championship title in his first year as head coach of the boys basketball team. But when his team captain's father is murdered just before the start of the season, he quickly learns coaching high school basketball in the inner city is a lot more than just drawing numbers and arrows on a dry erase board. Struck by the tragedy of her father's murder, Carmen Wellington is faced with the tough decision of keeping her life away from home or coming back to her hometown to support her little brother through his senior year of high school. It's a decision that will change her life in more ways than one, especially with her brother's handsome basketball coach in the picture. Carmen is supposed to be focused on what's best for her and her family. Nasir is supposed to be focused on what's best for him and his team. But with those two worlds colliding and an undeniable attraction developing because of it, the two can only hope for more wins than losses...

Angelica Pearson is taking a serious break from dating. At least, she thought she was taking a serious break from dating until she comes face-to-face with the finest man she's ever seen who also happens to be the new maintenance man in her building. Angie knows what she wants in a man. And outside of his good looks, his natural charm, and his ability to make all of her apartment woes go away, Lawson isn't that. But that doesn't mean she can't get to know him, right? Lawson Hill is completely focused on rebuilding his life now that he's a free man. That rebuild doesn't include getting involved with anyone, especially not the bougie girl at his job who always needs something in her apartment fixed. From her high-maintenance appeal alone, he can already tell she'd be nothing but a headache to deal with. But when Angie proves there's a lot more to her than what meets the eye, Law quickly learns he'll be doing a lot more than just replacing air filters and light bulbs in Building 402...

Ava knows that she's the best girls basketball player in the country at the collegiate level.She knows that she's going straight the pros once her senior season comes to an end.And she knows that finding a man is the least likely thing to happen while she's chasing that dream.That's until she meets Miles.A freshman phenom who has no idea what college life is like but is in for a red-headed surprise with a mean crossover.Their chemistry is a given, but will age be more than just a number?Or will the PreGame Ritual be enough to even the score?

Attending a party at your former lover's house... what's the worst that could happen?Note: While this standalone book tells a complete story, it is novella-length meaning it is shorter by design. If you prefer your stories longer, I'd highly recommend checking out another Alexandra Warren project.: )

All Malia ever wanted in life was to become a full-time, professional dancer. Unfortunately, barriers in the form of half-assed attempts at getting a college education, a less than supportive mother, and the lack of dance classes in her area stand in the way of achieving her ultimate goal.But that all changes once choreographer Blaise Anthony comes to town, bringing both his experience in the dance industry and a brand new dance studio. Malia is instantly captivated by the idea of not only being able to give her full attention to dance, but also to be trained by one of her idols in the process. But when the two finally collide on the dance floor, an undeniable chemistry that goes beyond an eight count arises. And while Malia might've thought she was coming to dance towards her dreams, she quickly learns that she's actually rehearsing for a whole lot more...

Shayne Reynolds can't wait to see her husband.With their wedding anniversary only a day away, and his return to town falling within those same twenty-four hours, she has all bases covered when it comes to how they'll be celebrating. But when things don't go exactly as planned, and accidents turn into arguments, she can't help but wonder if the three-year itch has snuck its way into their marriage.While thoughts of becoming too complacent may be looming for Shayne, Danny Reynolds knows his anniversary gift to his wife is bound to shake things up. But when he also finds himself on the receiving end of a huge surprise, it doesn't take long for the couple to realize it may be time to say goodbye... to Building 402. Note: While this book tells a complete story, it is a novella meaning it is shorter in length by design. If you prefer your stories longer, I'd highly recommend checking out another Alexandra Warren project.: )

Train. Fight. Repeat. That's been Princeton "The Prince" Lattimore's life for as long as he can remember. But when an interruption to his heavyweight champion world comes in the form of an alluring journalist who sees well beyond his undefeated stature, he quickly learns there's a lot more to life outside of the boxing ring. Write. Submit. Repeat.As a budding journalist, Bella Stevenson is determined to solidify her place as one of the best writers in the game. But when she's assigned to cover a boxing match - a sport she knows nothing about - she realizes that it's going to take a lot more than just a good write-up to do so. And once chasing a good story turns into meeting the man of her wildest imagination, her world is quickly turned upside down in more ways than one. Falling for each other proves to be an easy feat. But going the distance becomes the biggest challenge either of them has faced, especially as Princeton discovers who's really in his corner...

He's the last guy she should be checking for. Arrogant. Sexy. A Certified F*ckboy. She's the only girl he can't seem to get off of his mind. Ambitious. Attractive. Adjacent. The proximity of them being neighbors certainly doesn't help either of their causes. And when one side is ready to pursue their curiosity about the person next door, it quickly becomes clear that anything goes in Building 402...

"I don't need to know your name. I know your spirit. I'm more concerned with that." Ryan and Will. Two strangers with instant chemistry on an adventure fueled by a fiery connection neither can contain. But not everything is as it seems. Or is it?Note: While this standalone book tells a complete story, it is novella-length meaning it is shorter by design. If you prefer your stories longer, I'd highly recommend checking out another Alexandra Warren project.: )

"Everything in this world is for sale to the people who can afford it..." Joella Mason knows the difference between what she needs and what she wants. But when the line between the two becomes especially thin, she finds herself on a quest for something missing, not expecting that to come in the package of a sexy stranger with an even sexier proposition. They share a night. Desires are fulfilled. But at what price? Find out in, Love Unsolicited.

He's her only option.Her best friend. The one she can count on for anything.The one she... might have a little crush on. She's the last girl he should be checking for.His best friend.The one who desperately needs a place to stay after being displaced by a fire at her own apartment building.The one who's always had a piece of his heart even if she never knew it.While Monte and Nicole have always both been incredibly respectful of the boundaries within their friendship, there's something about Building 402 that has a way of shaking the table...Note: While this book tells a complete story, it is a novella meaning it is shorter in length by design. If you prefer your stories longer, I'd highly recommend checking out another Alexandra Warren project.: )

Jasmine is on the not-it list when it comes to relationships.A fling here and there? Definitely.But full blown commitment? No way in hell.Dealing with a man full-time is just not worth the trouble when you can get what you want and get away like it never happened.That was the plan when she met Rich, a good and worthy fling, but exactly that...a fling. Until the cravings start.And Jasmine is forced into a whole new realm of life when she least expected it.

"I've always trusted you with the ball in your hands. But can I do the same with my heart?" As a professional basketball player, Selena "Sharpshooter" Samuels seemingly has everything going in her favor. Playing for her hometown, playoff-bound team, the Nashville Nymphs. Playing under a knowledgeable coach who she adores. Playing for a franchise that's well respected and family-owned. But the potential dynasty she's trying to build comes under threat when a new assistant coach is hired; an assistant coach who she may or may not have had a huge crush on growing up. DeAndre "Dre" Leonard hasn't had it easy. After being banned from the league as a player for violating the drug policy, his world came crashing down. But now he's back and ready to rebuild his reputation, starting with a coaching opportunity with the sister team of his beloved Trojans that includes one of the best women's players in the game; and arguably the finest woman he's ever seen. Selena and Dre both want the same thing; to have a successful season. But as they spend more time together chasing a championship, that shared goal slowly begins to change from a title... to each other. Set in "The Athens of the South" Nashville, Tennessee, The "Nymphs & Trojans" series is a sports romance collaboration by Nicole Falls and Alexandra Warren that follows two fictional professional basketball franchises - the Nashville Nymphs Women's Team and the Tennessee Trojans Men's Team. Book 1 - Shots Not TakenBook 2 - One Last Shot*Note: These are standalone books that can be read in any order.

"Because sometimes all it takes is the first date..." For Malinda Woods, growing her business is a top priority. And in her opinion, that's only possible if she eliminates all distractions.That means no going out, no getting caught up in the daily hype of social media, and of course, no dating. Until she's set up on a blind date with the perfect man who's equipped with everything necessary to change her mind.Whoa. Note: This novella takes place during the same time frame as Oops! and does contain major spoilers for that title. It is highly recommended that you read Oops! first before going on Malinda's journey.: )

Not all arrangements are truly by design. Some happen by chance, by fate, by... accident. Jules Tyler is in desperate need of a roommate. Levi Graham is in desperate need of a room. And while it may seem like the perfect match from the outside, it doesn't take long for egos, expectations, and experiences to say otherwise. But what happens when the proximity builds a chemistry between them that neither is prepared to handle? Will living as roommates become too much to bear? Or will it be the perfect jumpstart to a happily ever after? (Note: While it can be read as a standalone, this book does contain major spoilers for the Spite Series.)

College graduation is only the beginning for Ariel Harper after she lands her dream job working for a record label in The Big Apple. It's also the beginning of an unexpected romance with Jamison Parker, a self-assured recent graduate who, like Ariel, is trying to get his foot in the door of the music industry. When Jamison ends up working for a competing record label, the collision of business and pleasure seems inevitable. And when Ariel receives an assignment from her bosses to help take down her label's top competition, her personal and professional life clash harder than ever, leaving her with a tough decision to make.Her career, or her newfound love?Choices are made, and action ensues. But just how far will she have to go to get the edge?

Reagan is living the dream.She has a wonderful, fulfilling job working at the local community center. She has her own place and a comfortable lifestyle. The only thing she's missing is someone to share it all with. Unfortunately, the second she thought she may have found the one was only a few short months before she found his fiancé. And now, the only way she can prove that she has really moved on from him is by showing off her new man. But there's only one problem. The new man doesn't actually exist.Insert Gavin.An innocent bystander and up-and-coming rapper caught in the chess match of Reagan's game on his first day of community service. When she desperately needs him to fulfill the role as her boyfriend to save face, Gavin quickly finds ways to also benefit from their arrangement.But what happens when the line between fulfilling a role and real companionship begins to blend? Can something that starts off as a deal between two strangers actually turn into something real?