Anastazia Chase has always had her life perfectly planned out. But what she didnt plan for was to be wrapped up with her current man Cedric. What started out as a potential fairytale romance quickly changed to the opposite, leaving Anastazia to become a woman she barely recognizes. When she realizes life wont ever change with him, she makes a shocking decision that sends her life into a tailspin. With unexpected consequences following her actions, Anastazia finds herself in need of assistance. And who better to assist her than a handsome thug not only with means but an appetite for her.

Asif St. Thomas, the handsome, no-nonsense kingpin and new CEO of historically black institution St. Thomas Financial hasnt always had it easy. Witnessing his unhappy father and a mother who would only pay him mind if his father explicitly told her to, has caused him to become detached and distrusting. Despite this, there has always been something about his sister-in-laws sister that intrigued the young gangster. So when he sees she is up for the taking, he wastes no timeespecially since he needs her as much as she needs him. Per usual though, their union isnt met with approval from everyone and when the naysayers from the shadows come out into the light, the couple must cleverly combat them.

In this romance filled with black love and a few spilled secrets, you will observe two souls that have been tethered together since the first time they locked eyes.

*This is a standalone novel but is a part of the Crenshaw Kings interconnected series*