Through Thick & Thin
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Copyright © 2013 Readinbooks2 Tragedy strikes Chicago when the death of Kenu Hill crashes Tatyana's world. Kenu was her brother and her best friend. Being a full-figured seventeen year old young woman isn't easy, but with a blooming crush, can she find love in the arms of her brother's best friend? Twenty four year old detective Derrick Ward has finally purposed to the woman of his dreams, his now fiancee, Toni. Although the people around him sees her as only a bourgeoisie gold-digger, he thinks she's the one. That is until Tatyana Hill comes into his life. Despite their personal lives, these two must come together to help solve Kenu's murder. When revenge is sought out, alliances are made and sometimes love is found. The question is, is it with the right person?
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