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Tiana is a 21-year-old nursing student at Jackson State University, determined to keep her head down, graduate, and get out of Jackson with her little sister. Adreyan is a 27-year-old kingpin who's been trying to expand his empire while keeping his enemies in check.
When Tiana ends up saving one of Adreyan's boys during a clinical shift after a shooting, she earns his respect - and his attention.
Their connection grows in stolen moments between hospital corridors and late-night drives through the city. But every step closer drags Tiana deeper into Adreyan's dangerous world, where love is a risk and loyalty can get you killed.
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