Publisher's Synopsis
SynopsisInspired by the classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty King and Mel were childhood friends that were more like brothers. They did everything together; they even ran the streets of Washington D.C. With money comes power, and Mel couldn't get enough of either. His greed led him to being reckless, and he brought heat to King's operation. King had no choice but to cut ties with Mel, which caused Mel to do the unthinkable. King and his wife, Leonese, were desperate to have a child, but complications with Leonese's health made it almost impossible for her to conceive. Finally giving birth to a beautiful daughter, Aubrey Rose, King and Leonese planned a celebration to introduce Aubrey to family and friends. Everyone was invited, except for Mel.Feeling betrayed, Mel made a vow to get revenge on King by using his most precious gift against him, forcing King to give up the one thing in this world that he loved the most, Aubrey Rose.As Aubrey grew into a beautiful, young woman, she met and fell for a handsome, young man named Prince, but when the past came back to haunt her, Aubrey found herself in a dangerous situation that could possibly end her life. In this tale of love, war, and revenge inspired by the classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty, who would prevail? Would King lose the one thing that he held dear to his heart? Would King and Leonese have their fairytale and see their princess have her happily ever after? Find out in the pages of this book: Sleeping in the Beauty of a Thug's Love.
