Stormy made a promise to her mother that she’d walk away from a hood love. A love that could be dangerous not only for her, but those she most cares about. The heart wants what it wants, and although she made the promise to leave his type alone, she needed Deon’s love like she needed air in her lungs.

In one night, Stormy’s whole world came crashing down. Resentment settled in, and from that day forward, she despised her father and every man like him. She left the hood at the first chance she got to find the life her mother believed she deserved. Although they were from two different walks of life, Stormy knew at first sight that Blake Whitman was the one. The way he loved on his black queen was the confirmation she needed—hood love is not it!

What happens when she runs into the rich, cocky, and handsome Lloyd Dyce? Stormy knows he’s connected to the same lifestyle that left her bitter and broken, plus she has a good man now, so she wants no parts. Lloyd disregards Stormy’s disinterest in him, along with her relationship with the white boy. He’s determined to snatch her into his web. He would decide what will happen between the two of them when the time comes.

Julius is living two different lives. When in Cali, he’s a dangerous hood icon with a surfer swag. But when in Florida attending school, he’s a nerdy white boy. Staying focused on his studies keeps him grounded. Being a part of his parents’ empire is a must: he was born into it. Once he obtains his degree though, he plans to walk away and settle down with a good girl. However, he slips up and falls for the opposite. The only problem is that this chick isn’t interested in a nerd. She loves dudes with money.