Runaway Series by Lexie Ray

My name is Jasmine and I have HIV. I was 14 years old the first time my mother’s boyfriend hit me and at the age of 18, I was forced to be a prostitute. Cast away by the same people I thought were family, I was ready to take my own life. Until I met Nate. He didn't run away when I said I was sick. But I wonder why a handsome, funny, Mr. Right like him would love someone like me? My name is Nate and I have a secret. I met Jasmine at a crossroads in my life... moreMy name is Jasmine and I have HIV. I was 14 years old the first time my mother’s boyfriend hit me and at the age of 18, I was forced to be a prostitute. Cast away by the same people I thought were family, I was ready to take my own life. Until I met Nate. He didn't run away when I said I was sick. But I wonder why a handsome, funny, Mr. Right like him would love someone like me? My name is Nate and I have a secret. I met Jasmine at a crossroads in my life. She was beautiful, desperate, and inspired me in ways I didn't know were possible. She makes me better in everything and I want to help her get better, too. But I have a secret, one she doesn't have to know - until the time is right. less

Being a barmaid in the Big Apple is not that bad, but the extra things I’m forced to do for horny clients are a different story. Jake was unlike any other men in the bar, though. He was a hot, passionate DJ who played at the nightclub, and a welcome distraction. Our love scorched — something almost too hot to touch. When I was with him, anything was possible. Until I told him we’re going to have a baby, and he just wasn’t there anymore... moreBeing a barmaid in the Big Apple is not that bad, but the extra things I’m forced to do for horny clients are a different story. Jake was unlike any other men in the bar, though. He was a hot, passionate DJ who played at the nightclub, and a welcome distraction. Our love scorched — something almost too hot to touch. When I was with him, anything was possible. Until I told him we’re going to have a baby, and he just wasn’t there anymore. Carrying something both precious and terrifying, I met Dan. He was completely hot, alarmingly charming, and genuinely caring. He took special interest in me for more than my looks and offered me a way out of the nightclub. Our lovemaking rocked me to my soul. But just when things are looking up for me and my baby, two things happen: Jake comes back into the picture and Dan reveals that Jake is his brother. .. less

To escape a dangerous boyfriend, Pumpkin started working in Mama’s nightclub, where she learned to sell her assets to the customers. The nightclub was also where she met Cream — and became part of a closely knit sisterhood. Everything was going fine until cops raid the nightclub, pushing Pumpkin and Cream to the streets. Desperation forced the girls into a situation they didn’t understand, and now they’re faced with a nightmarish reality. It was one thing to sell themselves for a night... moreTo escape a dangerous boyfriend, Pumpkin started working in Mama’s nightclub, where she learned to sell her assets to the customers. The nightclub was also where she met Cream — and became part of a closely knit sisterhood. Everything was going fine until cops raid the nightclub, pushing Pumpkin and Cream to the streets. Desperation forced the girls into a situation they didn’t understand, and now they’re faced with a nightmarish reality. It was one thing to sell themselves for a night. It’s another when their bodies and souls are sold to the highest bidder. Locked up and abused, they desperately plan for a way to escape. But what happens when the only way out means one has to be left behind? less