Holding The Heart Of A Young Hustler: A Hood Love Standalone

TrinityGrowing up in The Yards—a low-income housing project on the West Side of Chicago—is enough to corrupt even the strongest. At just seventeen, life takes young Trin on a journey full of hard lessons that could either make or break her. Learning who your real friends are becomes a battle for survival. With a no-nonsense mother and solid morals guiding her, she hopes not to become another statistic.JocA young hustler who knows exactly what—and who—he wants. Joc is head over heels for Trinity, and nothing can keep him from his girl. Not his jealous ex, not her shady friend—Trinity holds his heart. But temptation is a beast, and when his young mind gives in, he loses the only girl who truly loves him.Love, lies, loyalty, and betrayal come full circle in this gritty coming-of-age page-turning standalone penned by National Best Selling author Dedra B. Ride every high and low with this young crew as they navigate the heartbreaks and hard knocks of life on Chicago’s West Side. Read more