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Vincent Greco has gotten himself into big trouble. After moving to NYC for the family "business" Vincent is accused of murdering his girlfriend. There is only circumstantial evidence, but there's enough to put him away. In risk of exposing the family business, Vincent needs the best criminal defense attorney in the city to help keep him out of jail.
Hope Garcia has always been someone filled with passion and always ready to fight for what's right. Hope has been a criminal defense attorney for over a year, yet most prosecutors wouldn't want to go up against her, she has the highest win rate in the city of New York.
When Vincent hires her to defend him they get caught in a whirlwind of drama, lies, surprises and even romance. What will happen if Hope starts to fall in love with one of her most dangerous clients?
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