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by Myeisha Newton (Author), Shaunn Aryande (Author), Jammie Jaye (Author)
From Section 8 To Mansion Gates: Philly EditionWhat do you do when you feel like pain is around every other corner? Well, that's the life Kennedy lives every day. She can't seem to catch a break when it comes to this thing called life. After having kids at a young age, assuming she found love, her life drastically changed for the worse when she finds out it's all an illusion.Kennedy tries to keep her head up high. With every decision she makes, it's in hopes of bettering herself. She finds herself on a mission to prove that not every teen mom is a statistic. Life comes with obstacles. But will Kennedy be able to make it through and come out standing tall?From Section 8 to Mansion Gates: Houston EditionOlive Price was used to the good life. But a sudden tragedy forced her and her sister Olivia to fend for themselves. At the ages of ten and twelve, they were torn from the city they once called home. After repositioning in Houston, Texas, they met Demetri "Taz" Hawks. Taz is the epitome of, get it how you live. He has been raised on survival ever since his mom sold him to her pusher, Petey, for a hit. Since then, he is obligated to do all Petey's dirty work. He's ready for anything until he meets Olive and makes a life-changing decision. Olive and Demetri are left to figure out life together. Demetri's main goal is to get Olive back to the life she was used to living. Once that does happen, will he be able to maintain her happiness? Is it true that more money brings more problems? Will the lifestyle of the rich and famous tear Olive and Demetri apart? Or is their love strong enough to survive it?From Section 8 To Mansion Gates: Charlotte EditionNolani Robinson is the definition of a strong and enduring woman. Since the age of fourteen, she has faced countless hardships that you wouldn't believe. Despite her past, it did not stop her from being a hardworking and independent woman. Not to mention, she raises her daughter and little sister all alone. Another troubling event knocks her down-forcing Nolani to revisit some life decisions. This compels her to make some choices that she wouldn't have done otherwise. Though out of character, her decisions opened the door to a life-changing opportunity.Adwin West is one of the wealthiest black men in America. But he keeps that identity of his under wraps. He decided to make his way back to Charlotte, North Carolina-the place he was uprooted from at a young age, leaving his family and friends behind as his father had risen to fame and secured his riches. His plans were to come back to work on a new project and be with his family and grandmother. Those plans changed as soon as Nolani and he crossed paths. Adwin is the person who presented Nolani with an opportunity so good she couldn't refuse. But she's not a complete stranger to him. He always knew of her she was his childhood crush. What will become of these two? Has fate brought them together? Or will it be too much for Nolani? Causing her to believe that all the good that came into her life was too good to be true.From Section 8 To Mansion Gates: Memphis EditionLove was the last thing on Jazzlyn's mind. Instead, she focused on getting money in hopes of moving her son Jayce out of the projects. After discovering that Jayce's father was married, she had to figure life out by herself. Just as she was getting close to her goal, she was set back three steps. She thought life was over for her, but Big Hamp thought differently.Miya never thought that Pat would view her as anything other than a friend. The dynamic of their friendship changed forever the day tragedy struck. Things changed, but the question is, did they change for the better? Or for worse?Jai knew that love was not for her and decided that life was better off manless. That is until DK came in and give her the love she desired. But DK's mind was on someone else. Stuck between love and lust, what will he do? And who will he choose?
