A single mother raised Sherri Pharaoh and her siblings. As an adult, Sherri’s lack of a father figure makes her unsure around men and willing to cater to their every need. She feels like there is no way she’ll ever settle down, but then, her brother introduces her to the man of her dreams. Terry is an undercover gangsta and a guy Sherri’s mother never would approve of, but Sherri wants him anyway. Compared to Sherri’s upbringing, Terry has led a hard knock life, living in the toughest parts of Chicago. Despite this—or maybe because of it—Sherri is drawn to this tall, dark, and handsome bad boy and falls hard. A life of crime can have dire consequences, as both Terry and Sherri find out before they can get married and start a family. Running from the past, Sherri relocates but is eventually left with no place to live and two more mouths to feed. To escape the hood, Sherri does things she never would have expected, all while waiting for the man who will cherish her heart.

Serenity's days and nights may include the finer things in life, but she never pictured it like this. Her new surroundings come with limitations and expectations, destroying everything that was decent and innocent about her. Her soul is crushed, and there are no familiar faces around to comfort her. Memories of her past have led her into a bottomless pit of regret and hopelessness. Carla's search for Serenity begins with nothing promising, but her love for her sister keeps her pushing forward. When her suspicions turn into actions, she unknowingly triggers a chain of explosive events that threaten her sister's existence. Cass throws caution to the wind and continues to do business as usual. When his denial about Serenity creates coldness toward his sister Heaven, he struggles with a life-altering decision. His twisted lies are catching up to him in the worst way. Serenity is in over her head and sees only one way out. Will she end it all and give up without a fight, or will she be able to play the game of the streets and come out on top?

Where Do You Turn When daddy runs away from home and no matter where you are, you always feel alone. Where Do You Turn When mama's trying to find herself in another man's bed, and often times, you find yourself wishing you were dead. Where Do You Turn When Blunts, Booz and accommodating woman and men can't seem to feel the hole, you have within.' Phyllis & J turned to each other, and what Ghetto Matrimony has brought together; no man shall tear apart. BUT SOME WILL DIE TRYING

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