Living in her sisters shadow became normal to Justine as she got older. She tends to be a lost face in the crowd which frankly, she doesn't mind. While other junior's in high school are busy getting drunk and turning up, she finds enjoyment in catching up on next weeks assignment at school. She's always had a good head on her shoulders even with all the temptations around her. She's the type of girl who can be breaking down inside, but still look at you and smile. Suddenly a tragedy hits, making her life spiral out of control. To add to the confusion and chaos, she finds herself falling in love. She had always been good at hiding her emotions and convincing people of things until a certain someone comes along who sees the real her. ON HOLD

If you had my love And I gave you all my trust Would you comfort me? And if somehow you knew That your love would be untrue Would you lie to me? If you had my love And I gave you all my trust Would you comfort me? And if somehow you knew That your love would be untrue Would you lie to me? This is an urban novel following love and heartbreak, involving the issues of trust, commitment, and a few insecurities. --- Treasure Pierce is a strong girl, who's been through tough times but made it so far. With two siblings, a mother, and a deadbeat father, she does everything she can at 21 to help her mother the best way that she can and whenever she can. And along the ride, is her boyfriend of four years Ryder "Rocky" Emerson. They've been through up and downs yet Treasure has always been his ride or die and she has always stayed by his side but when a new face shows up in their hometown will Treasure still be the same girl that she had always grown up to be? And will she be the ride or die that stays by Rockys side? Rocky's sister, Savannah Chanel Emerson shows back up in town after a year with news of her on for her family. Savannah had always been the shy girl, in her books, while her best friend, Treasure Pierce, was the wild one, but at 21 years old Savannah is completely different from the girl that her best friend and brother have known. Is it because of a fling from the past, Chancelor "Chance" Stevenson or is it just because she was never her true self to begin with?

"Who's been holding your hand through all your shit? Me! Who's been taking bullets in the chest for you? Me! Who's been here for you for 10 years? Me, " yelled Shanie with tears streaking down her cheeks. #1 Shanie is a young business woman with a degree, and behind her is her boyfriend of nine plus years. She was a good girlfriend but with her career things were quickly changing with the couple. They had knew each other all of their life, but as they go through different routes in life Devin continues to take advantage. Devin knew he had the finest girl around his arm and took it too his great advantage. He was stuck on stupid while Shanie was stuck on him, but what he didn't realize was things could change and the old Shanie would in due time change. Devin Knight was and is the man in the streets. He was the complete opposite of a degree and relied heavily on the streets but as things start to get old and change between him and his girlfriend, things quickly become a thing of the past. And things must change yet Devin is stubborn and Shanie is the same. The question is will they stand the test? Gold is a beautiful mother with a two year old child that she shared with her boyfriend Tunchi Smith. Being in their early twenties, and coming from the same backgrounds, they often depended on one another. Gold often feeling like Tunchi swept her off her feet. And Tunchi feeling like Gold would always be by his side. She loved him and he loved her. But will one mistake, ruin their relationship. Will being too young stand in the mist of their relationship? Or will they stand the test?