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In the city of New York, growing up inside of a well known and well respected family, Genisā Micah Browning was always taught street smarts from book smarts. A young, beautiful and sophisticated black woman she was, she had every man wanting to talk to her. But never had the time for any kind of relationship. To her, nobody interested her at all.
Growing up on the streets of New York, Javier 'Saint' Jordan Jr taught hisself how to survive. He wasn't just known for always giving back to his neighborhood, but for his street name. But what happens when Saint is introduced to his new boss's daughter? Could this be something destined, or could it be fatal?
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