{"title":"Aricka Alexander (Arii A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAricka Alexander (Arii A.) is a Louisiana native who has been writing since the age of 14. She loves all things love and happy endings, and hopes to spread joy with happiness with her stories. When she isn’t writing a steamy, sapphic romance or a cute YA fiction, she’s busy catching up on WNBA games or rewatching Once Upon a Time for the hundredth time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"down-south-bayou-a-black-sapphic-romance-the-br-bayou-series","title":"Down South Bayou: A Black Sapphic Romance (The BR Bayou Series)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"B0D77PX6HW\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife is flipped upside down for Cheyenne Haney when her fairytale-like relationship of 5 years suddenly ends the day her boyfriend finally proposes to her. She’s heartbroken and storms out of the apartment seeing nothing but red. She’s so distracted that she doesn’t see the car hurling toward her. Right before the worst outcome could happen, she’s pulled away just in time by a mysterious, yet gorgeous person who introduces themself as Harley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarley Dunn is every bit of cool, funny, and gorgeous. As a beloved member of the local WNBA team, the Baton Rouge Bayou it’s easy to see how outgoing she is. She loves to joke and have fun, but when it comes to relationships, she’s never had much luck. That is until she crosses paths with Cheyenne again at one of her basketball games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter some mild flirting on both of their parts, Cheyenne and Harley begin a steamy friends-with-benefits relationship that was meant to be just that. However, when they start catching feelings for one another, things start to get a bit complicated. From annoying exes to traumatic past experiences to unwanted surprises, will their relationship be able to withstand the chaos? 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She’s flirty, outgoing and has no problem attracting the attention of others…both good and bad. Even though she’s constantly being labeled as a player in the media and mocked for how her last relationship turned out, those around her know how kind and loving she really is. When she’s not busy being a superstar, she’s busy being a third parent to her younger brother, Bash and has no time for much else. That is until she lays eyes on the new private chef, Nala Haney. She’s instantly drawn to Nala and knows from the first time they kiss that this is the woman she wants to spend the rest of her life with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n     Anala “Nala” Haney has always been soft-spoken and introverted, but when it comes to cooking, she’s a totally different person. She worked hard for years to get to the top of her profession and all of that hard work finally seems worth it when she lands a position as the private chef for her favorite WNBA team, the Baton Rouge Bayou. She’s excited to be able to spend more time around her favorite team, but more importantly, this opportunity gives her a chance to meet her favorite player, Simone Teagues. She doesn’t expect much, maybe just friendly conversations here and there. Little does she know, Simone is interested in more than just a few conversations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n     This story is a fast-paced one. It’s instantly steamy and passionate, full of love, family drama, and jealous exes and friends. 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She constantly had to protect and care for her younger siblings because their mom was busy living a life that no child should ever be exposed to. But even after they moved in with her dad, that didn’t stop her from continuing to worry about her mom, constantly visiting to convince her to do better. However, it all seemed to be for nothing when she eventually lost her to the pull of temptation a few days before her high school graduation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow, years later, Cory is an adult full of regrets, PTSD, and a whole bunch of bottled-up anxiety and depression. She’s standoffish and feels weak, constantly blaming herself for things out of her control and taking it out on those who don’t deserve it. She believes that showing emotion is weakness, and she refuses to be seen as anything other than the strong, older sister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut there \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e one person who gets to see every side of her…her childhood best friend, Denny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenali “Denny” Houston is every bit bubbly, lovely, and patient. Having been friends with Cory since they were eleven, and over the years, they’re the one person she truly feels comfortable around. Denny knows what it's like to lose a mom. Denny knows what it’s like to feel helpless. Denny knows what it’s like to love someone who doesn’t feel the same for you…or at least you don’t think they do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow best friends Cory and Denny as they navigate the ups and downs of adulthood in this emotional rollercoaster of a friends-to-lovers romance. 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From the discomfort she’d feel if she had to wear girly clothes to the inability to develop a crush on guys like the other girls in her class, she knew that she was different. But that didn’t bother her one bit. Her family supported her and loved her unconditionally no matter what.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut even though her home life was great, her high school and college years were anything but. After some traumatic experiences, she sees just how cruel people can be. So, when her older brother invites her for a visit and she falls in love with the new city, she realizes that maybe a change of scenery is what she needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter Autumn, a woman she’s instantly drawn to when they meet in the elevator of their apartment complex one day. There’s a connection and tension between them. The closer they become, the more Winter realizes that it is no coincidence that they meet each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a story about love. About upset. Passion. 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Winter officially adopted Sydney as her daughter and they’ve grown closer as a family, but there’s one small problem…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn has an extreme case of baby fever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter witnessing various family members and friends welcoming little ones, Autumn realizes that maybe she does want to have another baby. So, after much discussion and research, Autumn and Winter start on a new journey. But there’s one annoying factor that keeps trying to add its way in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a story about love. About family. Facing fears. 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Autumn and Winter finally feel as if their family is complete and can’t wait to see what the future brings for their family of 5. Sydney is excited to be a big sister and cherishes her siblings dearly. They’re all happy and things are going great…at first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn and Winter are thrown for a loop when someone from their past comes back into their lives. Someone who’s connected to Ben. One stressful situation leads to another and soon anxieties and stress are at an all time high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut their love is stronger than that. They decide to trust each other and lean on their friends and family for support, especially when it comes to dealing with Ben and his family. The final showdown commences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a story about love. About secrets. About trust. 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