BK's Character/Settings Glossary

Characters

*The character names below have been alphabetized by first name. Find the books and their links at the bottom of this page.

**MC = Main Character

*** First updated November 2021.

**** Last updated April 2022

Amir Jones – Amir Jones first appears in Girl Code and then in the sequel, Mr & Mrs Jones. He makes a small appearance in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series, and is mentioned in So This is Love, book five in the Forbidden series.

Anthony “Big Ant” (no last name) – Anthony first appears in Girl Code and then in the sequel Mr & Mrs Jones.

Ashley Tillary – Ashley appears in the No Fraternizing series in parts 1-3.

August Hall (MC) – August Hall first appears in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “Karma Coated” and then in the continued story Meant To Be. He makes a small appearance in LUST, book two from the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Ayanna Dale (MC) – Ayanna first appears in F orbidden: An Anthology in the story “A Delectable No-No” and then again in the continued story So This is Love which serves as book five in the Forbidden series.

Ayla Samuels (MC) – Ayla appears in the novel My First, My Last.

Bryant Greene (MC) – Bryant Greene appears in GREED, book three in Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series. He makes a small appearance in the novel Last Comes Love.

Cadence Nice (MC) – Cadence Nice first appears in Unsilent Knight and then again in the follow up, A Love Deferred.

Cameron Victors – Cameron first appears in F orbidden: An Anthology in the short story “Tasteful Taboo” and then in the continued story Indecent Arrangement.

Chloe Rae – Chloe Rae first appears in Mr & Mrs Jones and makes an appearance in Meant To Be and is mentioned in Home for Christmas.

Dallas Roque – Dallas appears in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “A Delectable No-No” and then again in the continued story So This is Love which serves as book five in the Forbidden series.

Deedra Delon – Deedra makes a small appearance in both Girl Code and Mr & Mrs Jones. She is main character Melodee Delon’s mother.

Desiree Armstrong (MC) – Desiree appears in the short story Twice in Love.

Desmond Ellis – Desmond appears in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Dominick Roque – Dominick makes a small appearance in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “A Delectable No-No” and then again in the continued story So This is Love which serves as book five in the Forbidden series.

Elijah “Eli” Holmes – Eli appears in books 2 & 3 in the Love, Hate & Revenge series.

Emmanuel “Manny” Perez – Manny appears in the No Fraternizing series parts 1-3. He is mentioned and makes a very small appearance in They Call Me Mello. He also makes a small appearance in book four of The Forbidden series.

Eryn Peters – Eryn is first mentioned in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series. She will appear as a central character in SLOTH.

Eva Gordon (MC) – Eva appears in the short story Home for Christmas. She’s briefly mentioned in LUST, book two in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Everett Peters – Everett is first mentioned in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series. He will appear as a central character in GLUTTONY, book five in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Genesis Garner (MC) – Genesis first appears in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “Karma Coated” and then in the continued story Meant To Be. She is mentioned in LUST, book two in the Love is Cure, Vol 1. – Vices & Virtues series.

Hassani Franklin (MC) – Hassani appears in the novel My First, My Last.

Jaleel Gordon (MC) – Jaleel appears in Home For Christmas. He makes a small appearance in LUST, book two in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues and is mentioned in GREED. Jaleel is mentioned in So This is Love, book five in the Forbidden series.

Jayce Martin (MC) – Jayce appears in PRIDE, book one in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series. He also makes an appearance in So This is Love which serves as book five in the Forbidden series.

Jayson “Panama Wattz” Lewis – Panama appears in Mr & Mrs Jones.

Jeremiah Rhames (MC)– Jeremiah appears in the No Fraternizing series in parts 2 & 3. He is one of the main characters in Loveless, book four in the Forbidden series and is mentioned in GREED, book three in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Joelle Victors (MC) – Joelle first appears in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “Tasteful Taboo” and then in the continued story Indecent Arrangement.

Joi Friday (MC) – Joi first appears in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “Decadent Contradictions” and then the continued story Loveless. She makes a small appearance in GREED, book three in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Jordan Gabriel – Jordan first appears in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “Tasteful Taboo” and then in the continued story Indecent Arrangement.

Journee (no last name) – Journee appears in the Christmas short, Rekindled.

Kai Avery (MC) – Kai appears in the short story Rekindled.

Leelah Waters (MC) – Leelah appears in LUST, book two in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series. She makes an appearance in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series. She’s briefly mentioned in Meant To Be, book three in the Forbidden series.

Lena (MC) – Lena appears in the short story Lena’s Ex-File.

Lennox Walker – Lennox walker first appears in the novel Last Comes Love. He makes an appearance in GREED, book three in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series and is mentioned briefly in book two in the series, LUST.

Lila Moore (MC) – Lila first appears in the No Fraternizing series in parts 1 – 3. She makes a small appearance in They Call Me Mello and Loveless, book four in the Forbidden series.

Lita Gabriel – Lita first appears in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “Tasteful Taboo” and then in the continued story, Indecent Arrangement.

Liz Peters – Liz first appears in the novel Last Comes Love and makes appearances in the novella Ebb & Flow, LUST, and ENVY – books two and four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Malika O’Shea (MC) – Malika appears in the Love, Hate & Revenge series parts 1-3 as well as the prequel, First Comes Love.

Maliya O’Shea (MC) – Maliya appears in the Love, Hate & Revenge series parts 1-3 as well as the prequel, First Comes Love.

Maurice (no last name) – Maurice appears in the short story Lena’s Ex-File.

Maven Young (MC) – Maven appears in the short story Rekindled.

Meki Knight – Meki first appears in the short story Unsilent Knight and then in the follow up novella, A Love Deferred.

Melodee Delon (MC) – Melodee first appears in Girl Code and then the sequel Mr & Mrs Jones. She makes a small appearance in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Melvin Delon – Melvin appears in Mr & Mrs Jones. He is main character, Melodee Delon’s father.

Mikayla O’Shea – Mikayla appears in the Love, Hate & Revenge series parts 1-3 as well as the prequel, First Comes Love.

Mimi (no last name) – Mimi first appears in the short story Chateau Luxure. She makes a small appearance in LUST, book two in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Miranda O’Shea – Miranda appears in the Love, Hate & Revenge series parts 1-3 as well as the prequel, First Came Love.

Monah (MC) – Monah appears in the short story Chateau Luxure.

Myelle Caton (MC) – Myelle appears in the short story Dream Boss.

Mykal Jones (MC) – Mykal appears in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series and also makes a brief appearance in So This is Love, book five in the Forbidden series.

Naazir Goodman – Naazir appears in the novella Ebb & Flow. He is briefly mentioned in GREED, book three in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Noah (no last name) – Noah appears in the short story Just Friends.

Nubia Merci – Nubia appears in the novella Ebb & Flow. She’s briefly mentioned in LUST, book two in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Omari Barnes – Omari appears in the Love, Hate & Revenge series parts 1 – 3 and the series prequel, First Came Love.

Phillip Becks – Phillip appears in the Love, Hate & Revenge series parts 1 – 3 and the series prequel, First Came Love.

Prince (no last name) – Prince appears in the short story Chateau Luxure.

Pryce Williams (MC) – Pryce Williams appears in LUST, book two in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series. He makes an appearance in Meant To Be, book three in the Forbidden series. He is mentioned in the short story Home for Christmas. He makes an appearance in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series and is mentioned in So This is Love, book five in the Forbidden series.

Rayelle Belle – Rayelle Belle appears in the No Fraternizing spinoff, They Call Me Mello.

“Rico” Fredrico Martinez – Rico appears in the Love, Hate & Revenge series parts 1-3 as well as the series prequel, First Came Love.

Romello “Mello” St. Claire (MC) – Mello first appeared in the No Fraternizing series parts 2-3 before appearing in the series spinoff, They Call Me Mello. He has a short story in Forbidden: An Anthology titled “Divinely Illicit.” He is mentioned in Loveless, book four in the Forbidden series.

Rylee Daniels (MC) – Rylee Daniels appears in the novel Last Comes Love. She makes a small appearance in GREED, book three in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series and appears in the LCL spinoff Ready or Not.

Sheena Rincon – Sheena first appears in Girl Code and then the sequel Mr & Mrs Jones.

Simeon King – Simeon first appears in So This is Love, book five in the Forbidden series. He will appear in SLOTH, book seven in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Skylar (no last name) (MC) – Skyla appears in the short story Just Friends.

Summer McKoy (MC) – Summer appears in PRIDE, book one in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series and makes a very brief appearance in So This is Love, book five in the Forbidden series.

Vaughn “Boss” Heights – Vaughn appears in the short story Dream Boss.

Xander Cox – Xander appears in the Last Comes Love novel spinoff, Ready or Not.

Zane Armstrong – Zane appears in the short story Twice in Love.

Zoe Stewart – Zoe appears in GREED, book three in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series. She made her first appearance in Loveless, book four in the Forbidden series.

Zyair (no last name) – Zyair appears in the Christmas short, Rekindled.

Settings

*Setting names are listed in alphabetical order based on the first letter in their names.

** Last updated November 2021

Blyss – Blyss is a fictional rooftop bar and lounge in New York City. It was first mentioned in the novel Last Comes Love.

Buy the Block Back (BTBB) – BTBB is a fictional organization started by Jeremiah Rhames. It was first mentioned in Loveless, book four in the Forbidden series.

Chateau Luxure – Chateau Luxure is a fictional castle in Long Island where exclusive adult parties are hosted. It was first mentioned in the short story Chateau Luxure.

For The Culture Magazine – For The Culture Magazine is a fictional black-owned magazine first mentioned in the novel, Last Comes Love.

GrayArea – GrayArea is a bar, lounge and restaurant in New York City. It was first mentioned in Indecent Arrangement, book one in the Forbidden Series. Pay attention to scenes that take place here, they often hold breadcrumbs related to the story.

Greene Gardens – Greene Gardens is a fictional village in upstate New York founded by Bryant Greene. It was first mentioned in GREED, book three in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Kuts Kings – Kuts Kings is a fictional barbershop in Brooklyn, New York. It was first mentioned in the No Fraternizing series and owned by Manny Perez.

Langston University – Langston University is a fictional university in New York City. It was first mentioned in Forbidden: An Anthology in the short story “A Delectable No-No.”

The Ellis Daily – The Ellis Daily is a fictional black-owned daily newspaper started by Desmond Ellis. It is first mentioned in ENVY, book four in the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtues series.

Wet Palace – Wet Palace is a fictional gentlemen’s club in Miami, Florida. It was first mentioned in the No Fraternizing spinoff, They Call Me Mello.

Sports Teams

*Sports teams are listed in alphabetical order based on the first letter of that team’s name.

** Last updated November 2021.

Bronx Ballers – The Bronx Ballers is a fictional NBA basketball team in Bronx, New York. It was first mentioned in the novel Last Comes Love.

Oakland Flames – The Oakland Flames is a fictional NBA basketball team based in Oakland, California. It was first mentioned in the novel, Last Comes Love.