After working hard to keep her family together, Dominique is hit with a devastating blow. She finds out that the happy life she once thought she lived was nothing but a façade when it comes to light that her fiancé, Deondre has been anything but faithful. Not only has he been cheating, but he had been doing so with the people who are closest to her. Overcome with grief from the shocking new information, Dominique lashes out the only way that she knows how, and finds herself in a world of trouble. As she’s carted off to jail, she reflects on her life and decides that she is through playing the fool. The only problem is, Deondre isn’t used to losing, and he doesn’t plan on letting her go that easy. Kaleb is tired of playing the backup boyfriend, and choses to step away and allow Dominique to work on her family life. Now single, he realizes that he was a fool to put his love life in jeopardy over something that he knew deep down would never be. Like all men he wants his old thing back, and tries to repair the relationship that he had with Tiera. When she reveals that he is going to be father, Kaleb vows to right by his child. Things are great between the two of them, until Dominique comes back around. Will Kaleb keep his word and stay away, or will his love for her cause him to lose everything? REVIEWS "Cachet has done it again! I love this author because she never disappoints!! She's a great writer and knows how to tell stories!" ~Shekitta "I loved the way that Cachet ended this book. I enjoyed reading this story. This book keep my attention from start to finish. So please read one and two in this series you will love love love it." ~K "This story ended in the right way for me! These book characters were so real and the plot and ending were quite realistic. Cachet provides insight into why people turn out the way they do. I look forward to more and more books from this author." ~Bibliomaniac

In This Could Be Us But You Playin’ 2, Dominique is struggling to keep her family together. While her feelings for Kaleb are still strong, her hope for a future with Deondre overrides the love she has for the man who stole her heart years ago. The guilt she feels for cheating on her fiancé is so extreme, it forces her to end things with Kaleb; even though it kills her to. What Dominique doesn’t know is that Deondre is still keeping secrets of his own, and they are more scandalous than she could ever imagine. On top of that, someone from her past reappears, and unbeknownst to Dominique, this person still holds a grudge; adding a name to the list of people in her circle who can’t be trusted. Will Dominique catch wind to all of the deceit going on around her, or will she lose the man she truly loves trying to make things right with the one who doesn’t deserve her? REVIEWS: "If only more authors could make more reads like this it, it would be perfect, but then I wouldn't be able to get anything done due to the fact that my head will be totally stuck in a book all the time. (lol) ~Kimea "Absolutely a story to be read. Closeness. Deceit. Anger. Love. Betrayal. Togetherness. Sadness. Lost connection. Family issues. Trust issues. I was impressed the entire story. Every chapter was well written." ~Jashawn Marie "The author did an excellent job once again by snatching my attention. Storyline was full of surprises with some twists. Can't wait for the next part. I would definitely recommend." ~Marissa Palmer

This Could Be Us But You Playing is hands down one of the best African American Urban Fiction novels out. And it's well worth reading. In this first part of a three book series you’ll take an unforgettable ride with the national bestselling author Cachet that's signed under Cole Hart Signature. Her writing is very clever, and this story is great. **Warning** This is not your typical Urban romance, dope boy, thug love, or kingpin savage book. Heart pounding. Drama filled. Gritty. Street literature. Dominique was a product of a broken home. With a mother who hated her very existence, and a father who was locked away in prison for the attempted murder of her mother; she just couldn’t catch a break. With a stressful home life, Dominique's only ray of sunshine is her boyfriend, Kaleb. As teens the duo are madly in love, with plans to marry and raise a family together. That is until Kaleb unintentionally breaks her heart. Dominique is crushed, and does the only thing she can think of; and that is to leave. Kaleb realizes that he’s messed up when Dominique moves away and goes off to college; leaving behind no way to contact her. After a few years Kaleb eventually accepts the fact that Dominique is gone forever. By then he has his life on track, and is now a very successful business man with the world at his fingertips. A chance encounter reconnects the two ex-lovers, and Kaleb sees it as a chance to right his wrongdoings, and finally be with the one who captured his heart all those years ago. There’s one problem; not only is Dominique engaged to marry another man, but she is also the mother of his son. To make matters worse, Kaleb himself is involved with a woman who loves him unconditionally. Although faced with a sticky situation, Kaleb refuses to allow Dominique to slip away again. He vows to get her back at any cost; even if it means destroying a home that Dominique doesn't know is damaged to begin with. Will these lovers reconnect, or will they realize that their ships have passed? REVIEWS: "Excellent read. Wonderful, fast paced story line. The character everyone loves, and a character that everyone will love to hate. The author will keep your interest because you have to know what happens next. ~Marissa "All I can say is, WOW!!! Cachet, you've done it again with another 5-star banger. This book had me drawn in from beginning to end and I couldn't put it down. Total page-tuner and it gets better and better." ~JeaNida "Wow, let me start off by saying that this is my first time reading one of Cachet's books and I must say that you have a fan for life! Lol" ~Lakia