Nina's whole paradise seemed to come crashing down when she got that phone call from Sameer. Everyone is losing their minds, trying to figure out what exactly happened to Yazir, but ultimately where he is. Nina is forced to take control and use everything Yazir has taught her, even the things he didn't mean to. With outsiders doing their best to break every couple apart, how will they all move forward? Will they be able to stick it out, making it to the end? Or will this California Hood Romance go down in flames?
Nina Joy Jeffries is a beautiful twenty-three year old in a dull, monotonous, and belittling relationship with military man Seth Brooks. Only sticking around to please her judgmental mother, Nina finds herself to be a caged bird longing to be released; even if only for one night. Yazir Willis is a hardworking, assiduous, and very ambitious young man, who has worked hard for everything he's obtained; especially his title as the king of Los Angeles, and owner of Blue Dream Rolling Papers. Yazir possesses a trait that many people desire, and that's his unwavering faith in his abilities to get anything and anyone. When Yazir meets Nina, he becomes tireless in his efforts to win the outgoing but confined beauty over. Nina finally allows Yazir, at his request, to take her out just once, in which he promises to leave her be once it's over. However, road flares fly when the two spend that one night together, leaving both parties longing to be with the other. There is only one problem though; Nina's overbearing fiancé, and her censorious mother Samantha. Will Nina go against her mother and infuriate Seth, all for the love of the boastful, rich, and wild, Yazir? Or will she surrender to the criticisms of her mother, and the tight grip of her fiancé? And will Yazir be able to put his lothario lifestyle behind him for Nina? Or will his womanizing cause his pursuit of her to be in vain?
Seth has made a huge mistake by taking Yazir's threats with a grain of salt. Never one to give too many chances, Yazir is done talking and ready to allow his gun to take center stage. Adding to his stress, is a new connect who can't seem to understand that no means no, and a conniving cousin who will do anything to knock him off of his square. Will Yazir, a man who is used to winning and succeeding no matter the odds, come out on top? Or will it all be too much, causing him to lose the two things that matter most; Nina, and his business. With Cherelle making herself known, Sameer and Aubrie's honeymoon stage has abruptly ended. Cherelle is determined to claim her spot as Mrs. Willis not only on paper, but in Sameer's heart. Will Cherelle's attempts to get her man back be fruitful? Or will it simply send her to an early grave, and Aubrie right back into Sameer's arms?
Good Girls Love Thugs is about four young best friends, whose lives change dramatically after getting caught up with the extremely sought after “King brothers” Kendrick, Kendreeis, and Kendon. The King brothers run the biggest drug operation in Baltimore, MD where money and women are the least of their worries. Follow innocent Nic, crazy Christy, sensitive Morgan, and feisty Jessica as they deal with thirsty jump offs, vengeful exes, infidelity, and even some shady family members, in hopes of proving good girls can too be with thugs.
Semi-sweet Natalia Thomas, feels she knows everything there is to know about life. Living with a mother who forces her to support herself, and to call her by her first name, Natalia believes she had to become an adult fast, and therefore is one. She thinks she has everything figured out, until she meets the sexy, heartless, crazy, OLDER, and ambitious Julius Tate. Julius cares more about making money than the many hearts he breaks. Naive Natalia falls for him anyway, despite his many other attachments. She can't seem figure out why she is so head over heels for a man who seems to only temporarily care about her. Little does she know, Julius loves her just as much, but his childhood, pride, and ego, keeps him from doing right by any woman that crosses his path. Natalia soon realizes that she may know everything else, but nothing about love. In her eyes, and even some others, Julius can do no wrong. Take a ride with Natalia and Julius, as they try to make sense of such a toxic love affair. Will Julius accept that he's in love with Natalia? Or will he push his feelings to the side and force her away by any means necessary.
Namiko and her sisters, Kiyuki, and Aniku become desperate to make some quick cash, when an unexpected tragedy causes them to fall on hard times. Luckily, Namiko and Kiyuki get recruited to work for one of Detroit's finest, Maximilian Davis. Although only in it for the money at first, Namiko finds herself slowly becoming involved with the boss. She and Max come from two different worlds, but are trying to see eye to eye on the subject of love; much to the dismay of many people in the city. Even the people closest to Namiko and Max, feel themselves becoming filled with jealousy, and losing sight of the initial goal. Namiko soon becomes overwhelmed by all the backlash, danger, secrets, and side chicks, that seem to be a package deal when it comes to Maximilian. Will Namiko be able to stick it out with her man? Or will their love end up being only a sweet memory? To many women that are on the outside looking in, being married to a thug of Max's caliber, equals expensive bags, shoes, and vacations. Follow Namiko Allen, and find out what it really mean's to be married to a thug.
Aging is one of the major risk factors for the onset and progression of various neurodegenerative diseases. Neuroinflammation is a common feature of virtually every central nervous system disease, and is acknowledged as a likely mediator of cognitive impairments. Systemic inflammation levels are augmented with advanced age and neurodegeneration. The influence of age on neuroinflammatory responses including glial activation, increased production of proinflammatory cytokines, and aberrant neuronal signaling could magnify the deterioration of the central nervous system microenvironment in disease, and may contribute to enhanced cognitive impairment. This eBook is a collection of highly informative original research articles, providing comprehensive aspect of neuroinflammation and possible therapeutic interventions in rescuing cognitive impairments.
The King men are back, but it's the second generation. Now that the originals have retired, the empire has been passed down to Kendrick King Jr., Kaleeini, and Kendrin. Follow the new generation of King men as they try to balance an empire, significant others, and what's a good a story without a crazy jump off or two? In this story, you will meet a new group of friends Gianna, Aysia, Willow, and Shannon, whose lives never have a dull moment when dating a King man. This is a spin-off of Good Girls Love Thugs.
