Bruised

Growing up with Danielle or "Dani" Turner as a mom was absolute hell for Lyrica Jiles. Dani has used and abused Lyrica for more years than she cares to count. All because Lyrica's Dad, Trell, left Dani because of her erratic behavior. Now, Dani is out to hurt anyone who she feels had a hand in her ordeal. While doing so, she hurts Lyrica more and more. She just can't catch a break! Dani makes Lyrica feel that happiness will never be a constant thing in her life. She has her best friend, Kyla, and favorite cousin, Ashanti, but she craves something she's never felt but always gives: love. She just doesn't feel like love is in the cards for her- that is, until she meets Terrence King- or "TK." At 21 years old, stand 6 feet 4 inches tall, TK was every girl's dream and every nigga's nightmare. TK came from money, but his humble ways and kept wisdom from his Pops kept him smart. Unlike most dudes from around their way, TK was different. He'd just graduated from college with a BS in Business Administration and had his own car, whip, and a plan. TK wasn't a bad guy. He just had too much baggage from his previous relationship with his ex girlfriend, Toya. Toya was the epitome of "messy." She lived for drama. That being said, any time anyone thought they'd get close to TK, she swooped right in and caused chaos. Toya felt that if she couldn't have him, no one could- not on her watch! What happens when two unlikely people cross paths? Can Lyrica trust everyone in her circle? Come along as a cocktail of love, lies, sex, and betrayal are mixed!