Publisher's Synopsis
In the streets, where love isn't just an emotion but a battlefield, six lives collide, each one scarred, each one searching for something real in a world that doesn't give second chances.
Seeza Bishop has been through hell and back with her husband Knowledge. And Knowledge he's simply a dog. He stays creeping and she's done with the lies. But walking away isn't that simple when your heart's still tied to the past. Seeza meets a man who knows her pain too well, a man who's been burned just like her. Their connection is instant, their chemistry undeniable. But the deeper they dive, the messier it gets. Seeza loves her husband-she can't shake that-but when truth's comes out, that "for better or worse" she promised doesn't seem worth the heartbreak anymore. Jahere Menace. Better known as "Jah" isn't new to the game. He's been hustling in the streets and in his marriage for years, but the foundation's cracked, and he knows it. His wife Jazmine isn't the same woman he married, and he isn't the same man either. Out of nowhere, he meets this woman who he feels like finally gets him, like really gets him. Jah's tempted to see where it goes, but life has a funny way of flipping the script. When this new love starts bringing more drama than peace, Jah realizes he might be in deeper than he thought. Magic Holloman doesn't time for love. She's all about the grind while keeping her heart under lock and key. But then she crosses paths with Zoelle "Zo" Parks, one of the biggest connects in the city. Zo? He's used to getting what he wants, and right now, he wants Magic. But Magic isn't like thee other girls-she goes by her own rules. As their worlds crash together, it's a ride neither of them saw coming, and one that could cost them everything. Italy Miller, a detective with scars that go way beyond the surface, thought she left the worst behind when she walked out on her abusive husband. But when she meets a man with his own dark past, she's forced to face the ghosts she's been running from. As secrets unravel, Italy's left wondering if she's strong enough to handle his demons while still fighting off her own. Jabari Menace has been burned badly before, and now he keeps his heart locked up tight. He doesn't do love-for him it's too risky. But when he meets someone who starts chipping away at his defenses, he can't help but catch feelings. Jabari knows his past could blow up everything, but he's praying she won't bounce when the truth finally comes out. Six people, all caught up in love, lust, lies, and betrayal. They're all playing a dirty game called Love, They're all fighting to rebuild after the pain, trying to find that elusive happiness in the midst of chaos.
