Publisher's Synopsis
Nori vowed to never let her daughter Zuri become a victim to her environment as she did, so she took her out the hood and tried to provide her with the best normal life possible. Being a single mother wasn't easy for her, but with the help of her aunt Quiana, brother Wes, and best friend Winnie, she managed. Getting rejected from the one man she wanted the most, she found herself in the arms of the enemy. In her eyes, Ruin was everything she didn't need but desired. The only thing that has been on Ruin's mind is doing whatever is necessary to become the King of Detroit. That is until he meets Nori. He feels an instant spark whenever he's near her which quickly changed his motive. But what happens when he finds out that she's been keeping a secret from him? Wes has a closet with many skeletons and soon all of them begins tumbling out. He's convicted of a crime he didn't commit. While he's locked up, his relationship with his longtime girlfriend Winnie is tested. All his secrets are brought to the light and he's stuck with his back against the wall. Will their undeniable love for each other be enough to keep them together or will his secrets rip them apart?
