In the little city of Flint, MI, the good die young and the people left standing are the grimiest of characters. With reign over the city's drug trade, Benjamin Atkins made sure that his precious daughter, Raven, was secluded from the grit that the city had to offer. But when Raven's young heart gets claimed by Mizan, a stick-up kid in search of a come-up, there's nothing Benjamin can do about losing her to the streets. She chooses love over loyalty and runs off with Mizan, but her new role as wifey soon proves to be more than she can handle.
Puppy love always feels right, but things turn stale, and she soon finds that everyone she loves has disappeared. All she has is Mizan, but when hugs and kisses turn to bloody lips and black eyes, she realizes that Mizan is not who she thought he was.Raven becomes desperate for a way out, but this time, Daddy can't save her. Every time she finds the courage to leave, fear convinces her to stay. Like a moth to a flame, Raven is drawn to Mizan, even though she knows he'll be the death of her. When the hood life she chose becomes unbearable and the only way out is in a coffin, what will she do?Ashley Antoinette
Ashley Antoinette is a New York Times bestselling American author and publishing entrepreneur celebrated for her gripping urban fiction, emotionally intense romances, and unforgettable stories about love, loyalty, betrayal, ambition, and survival. Known for her dramatic storytelling and complex characters, Antoinette explores the realities of relationships, family dynamics, personal sacrifice, and the difficult choices people face when love and loyalty collide. Her novels frequently center Black characters navigating dangerous circumstances, complicated romances, and the pursuit of better lives.
Antoinette is the author of numerous bestselling novels and series, including *The Prada Plan*, *The Cartel*, *Moth to a Flame*, *Ethic*, *Butterfly*, and *The Seven Deadly Sins*. She has also collaborated extensively with author JaQuavis Coleman under the writing partnership Ashley & JaQuavis, producing popular works that helped shape contemporary urban fiction. Her stories are known for their interconnected characters, shocking betrayals, high emotional stakes, and relationships tested by secrets, violence, and ambition. Beyond her writing, Antoinette has contributed to the development and promotion of Black storytelling through her work in publishing.
For readers who love emotionally charged fiction filled with passionate relationships, unexpected twists, and characters whose choices carry lasting consequences, Antoinette delivers addictive, drama-filled stories. Her books are especially suited to readers who enjoy Black urban fiction, street literature, romantic suspense, complicated love triangles, family sagas, and narratives that explore the powerful—and sometimes dangerous—connections between love, loyalty, and survival.
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