She Softened Up The Hood In Him Series by Miss Jenesequa

Grief is said to be the final act of love. For Sarai Simmons, that act became her reality five years ago, when she lost a man that was her protector, her love, and most of all, her sanctuary. Sarai convinced herself that she wouldn’t be able to love another man again. Now, ready to put her traumatic past behind her, Sarai decides to get a fresh start in Los Angeles, determined to make a name for herself and achieve all her goals... moreGrief is said to be the final act of love. For Sarai Simmons, that act became her reality five years ago, when she lost a man that was her protector, her love, and most of all, her sanctuary. Sarai convinced herself that she wouldn’t be able to love another man again. Now, ready to put her traumatic past behind her, Sarai decides to get a fresh start in Los Angeles, determined to make a name for herself and achieve all her goals. However, her fresh start quickly takes a turn for the worst when, one unexpected night, she is held at gunpoint by LA’s most infamous and finest hood king.Benny Watkins is known for three things: his power in the streets, his talent as the city’s hottest music producer, and his irresistible looks. He’s a man fazed by nothing and no one. Alongside his uncle, he dominates the streets with an iron fist. Benny is a man that no one likes to mess with because they know how crazy he is. When Benny and Sarai’s worlds collide, he isn’t impressed to find her trespassing on his property. So lifting a Glock to her head wasn’t a problem for him at first... until she captured his soul with only her beautiful eyes.Benny and Sarai’s chemistry is unmatched. Despite his cold, abrasive nature, Sarai finds herself smitten by this handsome stranger. But still convinced that she can never love a man again, she tries to forget about him. However, forgetting him becomes easier said than done when Benny seems to be at every place she turns, and in spite of his personal baggage, Benny seems to want the scarred beauty just as bad. Benny’s never been one for commitment, but could Sarai be the one to finally change his stubborn ways?This is a tale dripping with love, passion, but most of all, secrets. Secrets so powerful they could ruin everything. Could Benny be the one to show Sarai a love like no other, or will Sarai remain convinced that she can never love a man that much again? less

Benny Watkins awoke feelings in Sarai Simmons that she thought had died long ago. In her mind, she’d experienced love once and was never going to experience it again. She was too fragile to find true love again. Too fragile and too scarred. Now proven wrong, Sarai is focused on her growing relationship with Benny and progressing in her career. But still wanting to know the reasons behind Kenza’s sudden departure out of her life, Sarai is determined to find answers to her questions... moreBenny Watkins awoke feelings in Sarai Simmons that she thought had died long ago. In her mind, she’d experienced love once and was never going to experience it again. She was too fragile to find true love again. Too fragile and too scarred. Now proven wrong, Sarai is focused on her growing relationship with Benny and progressing in her career. But still wanting to know the reasons behind Kenza’s sudden departure out of her life, Sarai is determined to find answers to her questions. Is Kenza willing to answer her though?Meeting Sarai was unexpected but a dream come true for Benny. He never wanted to be in a committed relationship until he’d met the ambitious beauty. However, just when things are getting stronger and deeper between them, Benny realizes his major role in breaking Sarai’s heart, five years ago. He is the reason for her past heartache, pain, and suffering. With his terrible secret hanging in the balance, Benny finds it difficult to juggle his emotions as he is torn between loving Sarai but also feeling guilt at taking her first love away from her. Will he be able to come clean to Sarai about his heinous crime, or will he try his hardest to take it to the grave?Unfortunately, Benny’s shocking secret is only a fraction of the long list of secrets hiding in the dark. All things done in the dark eventually come out into the light one way or another. Secrets are about to reveal themselves, and the lives of everyone are about to be changed forever. less

The finale is finally here, and life is no longer the same for the Watkins and all of those connected to them…Now that their precious empire has burnt to the ground, Benny and Akeel are left reeling. And to know that the woman Akeel has fallen deeply in love with is nothing but a snake in the grass has both of them on the edge. Even Benny starts questioning the woman he loves... moreThe finale is finally here, and life is no longer the same for the Watkins and all of those connected to them…Now that their precious empire has burnt to the ground, Benny and Akeel are left reeling. And to know that the woman Akeel has fallen deeply in love with is nothing but a snake in the grass has both of them on the edge. Even Benny starts questioning the woman he loves. Is Sarai really someone he can trust? After all, she has a close friendship with the woman who wanted him and his uncle dead. Can he truly trust her not to stab him in the back?The kings don’t know who is responsible for the fire at Cannahigh, but they do know that someone has to pay. Unbeknownst to either man, the person that needs to pay is someone very close to them. Someone that they trust with their life. Someone who has covered his tracks well and intends to stay hidden in the shadows, ensuring that the Watkins’ empire is sabotaged for a very long time. Will the Watkins figure out the person who has stabbed them in the back? Or will they keep searching high and low for an enemy that sits discreetly in their corner?Sarai was devastated to learn that Benny was the reason behind her ex-boyfriend’s murder. However, she’s now motivated and determined to move on from the past and work on her relationship with Benny. The man she’s certain is the love of her life. But with the new problems in Benny’s life, will he make her a priority or push her to the side the same way she did to him?Will that happily ever after come for the Watkins or are they doomed by secrets, enemies and endless drama? Find out in the finale of She Softened Up The Hood In Him. less

The adored gang are back!What seemed like a happy ending for everybody, soon turns into anything but that when unexpected guests make new arrivals in the city of angels.Benny and Sarai Watkins have been living the dream. Both happily married with their six-month-old son, Raylen, and their businesses booming, the pair seem to have the perfect life. However, when a close relative threatens to ruin their marriage, Benny and Sarai’s tight bond starts to weaken... moreThe adored gang are back!What seemed like a happy ending for everybody, soon turns into anything but that when unexpected guests make new arrivals in the city of angels.Benny and Sarai Watkins have been living the dream. Both happily married with their six-month-old son, Raylen, and their businesses booming, the pair seem to have the perfect life. However, when a close relative threatens to ruin their marriage, Benny and Sarai’s tight bond starts to weaken. Will Sarai and Benny’s relationship stand the test of time or will their sacred union turn to dust?For Akeel and Jénade Watkins, the married life has been everything. With their six-month-old daughter, Imogen, life couldn’t be any better. Despite his previous heartache, Akeel took one look at Jénade and knew deep down that she was the one. But when the one woman who he thought he would never see again, returns to his city, feelings that he thought had died start to creep up again. Can Akeel really be sure that Jénade is the love of his life or will he risk it all with a woman who once wanted him dead?Zeus Wright and Ziya Malone’s relationship has been anything but happy for the past few months. What was once a peaceful harmony is now a hostile environment. With their wedding now pushed back, Zeus starts to feel like Ziya doesn’t want to be with him as bad as she says she does. Will they ever make it down the aisle or will Zeus slip back to his old tempting ways?One last ride with the gang… will their love tales end in happiness or tears? There’s only one way to find out. less