Heartbeat & Hustle
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Last published Thu, Aug 28, 2025
In Atlanta, 24-year-old Nazir "Naz" Jackson is a rising rapper with deep connections in the drug game. Known and respected in the streets, he hides the darker side of his life behind his mixtapes and viral hits.
Across the city, 21-year-old Maya Henderson is a compassionate young nurse determined to save lives and stay out of trouble. She hides her flaws well on the outside by helping and making other people feel good.
When their worlds collide one fateful night in the ER, Naz and Maya are pulled into a whirlwind of passion, danger, and secrets that could destroy them both.
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