Derek is a successful insurance agent and chronic ladies-man. Still recovering from the end of his marriage to his college sweetheart, Derek wants nothing to do with love or commitment; that is until he meets the beautiful Gabriela Torres who's Puerto Rican curves and hypnotic smile sweeps him off of his feet and into her web of lies and deceit. Will Derek use his wit and choose the love that never left his heart or come to the tragic end waiting for him in the form of sexy executive Gabriela? India; student, full-time mom and CNA, spends her days taking care of an unruly six year old, trying to earn a nursing degree, and fighting with her cheating and no good baby daddy Charles. Loyal to the end and unable to leave him, India continues to put up with whatever Charles dishes out, until she learns that there is another woman. Will India finally grow up and get the courage to move or will she continue to be Charles' main chick on the side? Leah is the cute young "thang" that manages Charles' insurance agency. She's college educated, spoiled, and sharp as a whip- except when it comes to matters of the heart. When her relationship with longtime boyfriend Isaiah turns abusive, Leah finds herself fighting for her life and finding a strength she never knew she had. In the process, she pushes away a good man to try and protect him from her disastrous life. Will Leah escape from Isaiah alive? And will she find true love in the end? Tamika is a hard working woman who is all about her money Student by day and crowd-favorite at the Satin Kitty strip club at night, Tamika is a true hustler when it comes to making her money and taking care of her young son Scooby. Her problem; she's in love with someone else's man. After chasing him for years, Tamika is tired of only being a comfort when he and his girl are into it. Tamika is ready to be his main girl and soon after his wife She is willing to do whoever and whatever it takes to make him hers for good. He Was Never Yours is a drama-filled novel, bursting at the seams with love, loss, betrayal, and unexpected twists and turns at every corner. Follow Derek, India, Tamika, and Leah as their hectic and chaotic lives crash, burn, and intertwine with one another. This is one thrill ride you won't want to miss."