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Farren Walters falls for wealthy Christian Knight without understanding the criminal world behind his carefully controlled public image. Becoming his wife brings her into a life of power and luxury, where affection and hidden loyalties carry consequences she has not anticipated.

Farren and Christian’s new marriage begins to unravel as secrets and rivalries intrude on their happiness. With another woman threatening her place and unanswered questions surrounding the couple, Farren must decide whether loyalty can survive the life they have chosen.

Farren walks away after struggling to preserve her marriage and begins rebuilding ties with her family. New relationships offer hope, but concealed truths about those closest to her make it difficult to know whether she can trust love again.

Hardened by betrayal, Farren moves toward the top of the cartel with revenge as her overriding purpose. Her determination to kill one particular enemy draws her deeper into the struggle for power and puts the woman she once was at risk.

Returning to the United States, Farren searches for answers about the losses inflicted on her family and her place within the cartel. Relying on her younger sister Chanel for help draws both women toward revenge and an uncertain claim to power.

Although Christian is imprisoned, his influence over Farren remains powerful as she tries to build a life with Jonte. Torn between old attachments and the promise of a different future, she must decide what love and freedom mean to her.

From His Rib

by Nako

2016

When her double life collapses, Miko Sanderson retreats into the Underworld crime organization. Nash, a man from her past, refuses to accept her rejection, drawing her toward a relationship shadowed by old wounds and mistrust.

The three Love sisters work to preserve their family’s influential Atlanta agency while pursuing complicated private lives. Infidelity, romantic temptation and concealed street connections threaten their relationships, forcing them to defend both the family name and one another.

Resentment

by Nako

2016

Jordyn has shaped her life around the man she loves, leaving her uncertain whether she is compromising or settling. Her connection with powerful Nasir King complicates those doubts, creating a struggle between resentment, desire and the possibility of choosing differently.

Pastor's daughter Lauren Howard leaves her sheltered upbringing and becomes deeply involved with Underworld leader Nasir King. Her dependence on him is tested when another woman challenges her place, forcing Lauren to question the relationship she has trusted.

The Arraignment

by Nako

2016

On the night before a major court case, members of the Underworld face the possible collapse of their criminal organization. This prequel moves between defendants and prosecutors, revealing the private lives behind the approaching legal confrontation.

Julia stands beside her powerful husband, Roderick Christ, despite their strained marriage and criminal world. When he fights for his life in hospital, a mysterious young visitor threatens the carefully maintained picture of their family.

Before You Judge

by Nako

2017

Quiet dealmaker Sean Carter has helped build the Underworld while others take the credit. As he seeks recognition and a life with Jackie, his hidden history emerges within an organization whose brotherly loyalty has often passed him by.

Drawing on her experience writing the Underworld series, Nako explains how to develop and sustain a twelve-book project. The guide covers characters, scheduling, pricing and promotional momentum, with worksheets and answers to frequently asked questions.

Atlanta mayor Antwon has carefully protected his public image while pursuing ambitions for the presidency. Falling for college student and dancer Ella challenges that discipline, forcing him to weigh an unexpected relationship against the future he has planned.

Fashion entrepreneur Nia has built a life far from her difficult Brooklyn childhood. Reconnecting with East draws her into a relationship, but his criminal business and hidden history threaten the independence and security she has fought to preserve.

Nia struggles with the consequences of loving East as his rise in the streets exposes jealousy among those closest to him. With his life threatened, their relationship faces dangers far beyond the everyday demands of his criminal work.

Motherhood changes Nia’s priorities just as her relationship with East falters. While she tries to refocus on her daughter and fashion career, his pride and absence deepen their divide, forcing both to reconsider whether love can overcome their past.

Fleeing trouble in New York, Paper arrives in Atlanta with a plan to win Evelyn’s trust and protect his family. Falling for her complicates the scheme, while her powerful father treats any threat to his daughter with ruthless seriousness.

Suspecting betrayal, Evelyn must choose between the man she loves and the father who warned her that love brings danger. Family loyalty and the possibility of happiness pull her in opposite directions as she searches for answers.

Orange Moon

by Nako

2017

This Underworld installment centers on MJ, an independent woman whose deep mistrust leaves her misunderstood by others. Her story explores the person she was before the criminal organization entered her life and the distance she maintains.

Redemption

by Nako

2017

Jordyn Adams reaches a breaking point in her marriage to Underworld leader Nasir King, whose heart remains divided between her and Lauren Howard. Betrayal, fear, and years of disappointment shape a love triangle that cannot remain unchanged.

Chanel rebuilds her life after her boyfriend’s imprisonment leaves her without support, replacing dependence with a corporate career. Five years later, his release threatens the identity she has worked to create and forces her to confront the pull of their past.

The Connect

by Nako

2017

Boo chooses his lover Samira Harper as his partner in crime, trusting her ambition and loyalty over his male associates. Their intertwined business and romantic lives become vulnerable to greed, power struggles, and enemies hiding among friends.

The Connect II

by Nako

2017

With Samira unresponsive in a hospital bed, Boo struggles to keep their criminal business operating while death threats undermine his confidence. Her uncertain recovery and doubts about loyalty leave their partnership facing danger on several fronts.

Chanel believes she has reached the top of the cartel, but her new authority may conceal a trap. Seeing danger gather around her sister, Farren leaves a quieter life in London and returns to protect the family from further losses.

Successful doctor Freedom Anderson wants a good time, while New York crime boss Chief is searching for a wife. Their unexpected relationship offers both something new, until her search into his past threatens the trust he expects from her.

Dr. Freedom Anderson struggles to rebuild after professional rejection, while London's release from jail sets him on a path toward revenge. Her determination to keep helping students intersects with a younger woman's growth and their shared setbacks.

This guided journal uses daily questions, scripture and affirmations to explore personal peace and contentment. Nako encourages readers to examine where they are in life, identify sources of frustration and consider what they may need to release.

A motivational guide for women pursuing their ambitions, this book combines ninety days of affirmations with advice for approaching a new year. Its focus is determination, personal success, and encouragement for readers working toward their goals.

Wealthy entrepreneur Giselle concentrates on expanding her business while concealing insecurities that keep her from love. Kasim sees beyond the polished image she presents, but accepting his affection means confronting what she believes makes her unworthy of it.

This brief guide presents tips and tools for authors promoting their books on Amazon and social media. Nako addresses book marketing in a compact format aimed at writers seeking practical support for making their work more visible.

Nia appears to have achieved her ambitions, but balancing marriage, motherhood and business brings unexpected strain. Her husband struggles to find purpose after leaving the Underworld, exposing fractures beneath the life they once imagined would satisfy them.

Yara Moreland emerges from a decade in prison, served for her husband, to find their relationship transformed. His lover Kamala expects marriage once Yara returns, while their children face neglect, exposing competing loyalties within a troubled family.

Ashley attends a New Year's Eve church service hoping to begin a better year after divorce. An unexpected encounter with Patrick Need makes her reconsider her fears, her faith, and whether she is ready to accept love again.

Carmen

by Nako

2019

After witnessing a devastating death, gifted rapper Neezy begins reconsidering his life on the streets. Manager Juice turns to stylist Carmen, who has rebuilt her own life after abuse, to help create an image that can launch his career.

Dear Santa

by Nako

2019

Basketball player Ramone King wants to finish the year focused on his ambitions, but love keeps pulling him elsewhere. Before he and the woman he loves pursue separate paths, he hopes to spend one final Christmas together.

Friendsgiving

by Nako

2019

Inspired by an idea she finds online during a sleepless night, Jillian invites her friends to fly in for a Thanksgiving gathering. Their reunion forms a short story centered on friendship, connection and the bonds among Black women.

Nako offers a reading plan and devotional for women beginning to build a daily spiritual routine. Its focus is approaching the start and end of each day with grace, providing an entry point for readers seeking that practice.

Nako introduces authors to producing and releasing an audiobook as a way to reach more listeners. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for publishing through ACX and includes advice on marketing the finished recording.

Juice

by Nako

2019

Tia wants a life beyond being another of music manager Juice’s children’s mothers. As his expanding career and family obligations strain their relationship, her determination to move forward forces him to confront what he risks losing.

Mahogany

by Nako

2019

Mahogany and Porter meet while both are carrying pain from their pasts. Their attraction offers the possibility of renewal, but regret, temptation and betrayal challenge their attempt to build a relationship that gives each a new sense of purpose.

Papa

by Nako

2019

This short story pays tribute to Roberto “Papa” Huffington and the legacy he leaves as a husband, father and friend. It revisits a figure whose relationships helped shape the interconnected lives of the Underworld series.

Ambrosia

by Nako

2020

Released from prison after abandoning hope of freedom, Malachi Morgan struggles to build a life in a changed world. Reconnecting with Nasir King draws him into a new circle of power, where fresh opportunities and an unexpected romance await.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Ashley and Patrick face uncertainty about their new relationship. Different expectations and comments about his late wife leave them questioning whether their romance is growing too quickly or can withstand the holiday’s pressure.

Nostalgia

by Nako

2020

Kenya and Elijah come from different worlds but find themselves drawn together. When events force them to leave their familiar lives behind, the challenges of starting again test whether love and loyalty mean the same thing to each of them.

The Passport

by Nako

2020

Using the idea of collecting stamps along a life journey, Nako offers guidance for readers seeking purpose, success, and contentment. This personal development book frames that search as an ongoing effort to find direction and fulfillment.

Off The Table

by Nako

2021

An introduction to the MOA Cartel presents a criminal organization built around money, opportunity, and access. With deep pockets and connections reaching the mayor and district attorney, its members appear to hold formidable advantages in their world.

Triggered

by Nako

2022

Saadiyah has endured enough of a toxic relationship with her ex and finally decides she wants something different. This novella follows a woman at her breaking point as she confronts the damage her past has left behind.

In Him I Trust

by Nako

2023

After a rapid fall from the top of professional boxing, Trust Ashley James withdraws from public life. Returning to the ring demands a new understanding of himself, while a woman’s enduring belief offers a chance at love and renewal.

Off The Table 3

by Nako

2024

A new generation follows the Underworld's example through the MOA Cartel, pursuing money, opportunity, and access. Its thugs, dealers, and killers share an appetite for wealth as the criminal saga reaches the conclusion of this phase of their story.

Raised to protect her prominent family’s reputation, Nina falls into a secret relationship with a dangerous member of the Gotti family. Their growing connection spans years, challenging loyalties as hidden truths and a child bind their lives together.

A scandal destroys Miranda McKenzie's wealthy, privileged life and forces her to rebuild. Reconnecting with former love Carmen Davis offers a chance at happiness, but both must confront old wounds and the distance between their past and present selves.

New

Nina faces a choice between the independence promised by her career and the forbidden love she shares with Jio. Keeping their relationship hidden protects her family’s support, but ambition and loyalty become harder to reconcile as their connection deepens.

New

As Nina establishes herself at Marcelle and Co., she and Jiorgio begin imagining a future beyond secrecy and violence. The demands of two powerful families and unresolved relationships test their plans, revealing that love cannot erase every consequence of the past.

Retired Underworld member Malachi Morgan wants a fresh start, but falls for Jade Williams, whose painful past keeps her distant. His family obligations and her retreat from intimacy complicate their struggle to build a relationship.

Aspiring ballerina Demi Westbrook falls for Papa, a volatile founder of the Underworld crime organization. Defying her parents, she pursues both her dancing ambitions and a dangerous relationship that brings love into conflict with tragedy.

Dear Santa books in order

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    Dear Santa

    by Nako

    2019
  2. Book cover for "Dear Santa II"

    Dear Santa II

    by Nako

    2020
  3. Book cover for "Dear Santa III"

    Dear Santa III

    by Nako

    2022

Love Drought books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Carmen"

    Carmen

    by Nako

    2019
  2. Book cover for "Juice"

    Juice

    by Nako

    2019
  3. Book cover for "Mahogany"

    Mahogany

    by Nako

    2019

Love In The Ghetto books in order

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  2. Book cover for "Love In The Ghetto 2"

Off The Table books in order

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    Off The Table

    by Nako

    2021The MOA Cartel
  2. Book cover for "Off The Table 3"

    Off The Table 3

    by Nako

    2024

The Connect books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Connect"

    The Connect

    by Nako

    2017
  2. Book cover for "The Connect II"

    The Connect II

    by Nako

    2017

The Connect's Wife books in order

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  2. Book cover for "The Connect's Wife 2"
  3. Book cover for "The Connect's Wife 3"
  4. Book cover for "The Connect's Wife 5"
  5. Book cover for "The Connect's Wife 6"
  6. Book cover for "The Connect's Wife IV"
  7. Book cover for "The Chanel Cavette Story"
  8. Book cover for "The Connect's Wife 7"

The King and Queen of New York books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The King and Queen of New York"
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Standalone Nako books

  1. Book cover for "From His Rib"

    From His Rib

    by Nako

    2016
  2. Book cover for "No Fairy Tales: The Love Story"
  3. Book cover for "Resentment"

    Resentment

    by Nako

    2016
  4. Book cover for "Stranger In My Eyes"
  5. Book cover for "The Arraignment"

    The Arraignment

    by Nako

    2016
  6. Book cover for "The Arraignment II"
  7. Book cover for "The Christ Family"
  8. Book cover for "Before You Judge"

    Before You Judge

    by Nako

    2017
  9. Book cover for "How To Create a 12-Book Series"
  10. Book cover for "If We Ruled The World"
  11. Book cover for "Orange Moon"

    Orange Moon

    by Nako

    2017
  12. Book cover for "Redemption"

    Redemption

    by Nako

    2017
  13. Book cover for "The Arraignment III"
  14. Book cover for "The Sentencing"

    The Sentencing

    by Nako

    2017
  15. Book cover for "Where Is My Peace"
  16. Book cover for "By Any Means Necessary"

    By Any Means Necessary

    by Nako

    2018For the Girl Bosses
  17. Book cover for "Giselle: Creme De La Creme"
  18. Book cover for "How To Successfully Promote on Amazon"
  19. Book cover for "Is She The Reason"
  20. Book cover for "A New Year's Kiss"
  21. Book cover for "Friendsgiving"

    Friendsgiving

    by Nako

    2019
  22. Book cover for "Girl + God + Grace"
  23. Book cover for "How To Produce An Audiobook."
  24. Book cover for "Papa"

    Papa

    by Nako

    2019
  25. Book cover for "1+1=3"

    1+1=3

    by Nako

    2020Ash & Pat
  26. Book cover for "Ambrosia"

    Ambrosia

    by Nako

    2020
  27. Book cover for "My Valentine, My Lover"
  28. Book cover for "Nostalgia"

    Nostalgia

    by Nako

    2020
  29. Book cover for "Son Of A Don"

    Son Of A Don

    by Nako

    2020
  30. Book cover for "The Passport"

    The Passport

    by Nako

    2020
  31. Book cover for "Triggered"

    Triggered

    by Nako

    2022
  32. Book cover for "In Him I Trust"

    In Him I Trust

    by Nako

    2023
  33. Book cover for "In Love With Miranda McKenzie"
  34. Book cover for "Please Catch My Soul"

    Please Catch My Soul

    by Nako

    Publication date unknown
  35. Book cover for "Pointe of NO Return"

    Pointe of NO Return

    by Nako

    Publication date unknown

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