Description

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When Fiona Spencer falls for the charm of Romero, a drug dealer, it sends alarms ringing for her childhood friend, Crea McCloud. Blinded by Romero's material allure, Fiona doesn't realize he's a dead-end until it's too late. Meanwhile, Crea is grappling with her concealed feelings for Brandon Thomas, obstructed by his irritating girlfriend, Alyssa. At the same time, Crea's brother Vincent is falling into a world of truancy, girls, and gang culture, quickly learning that a criminal lifestyle isn't as glamorous as it appears. As troubles mount, the three teens face a serious test of their strength. Can they handle the pressure?

About the Author

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Gloria Dotson-Lewis is a budding author who resides in a suburb near Chicago. Her debut, Living Proof was a short story contribution to the critically acclaimed HIV/AIDS anthology, The Shattered Glass Effect. Ninety-Nine Problems and You Got Me Twisted are her first young adult novels. Currently pursuing her degree in Social Work, this married mother of three is dedicated to creating a non-profit organization geared specifically toward African American teen girls. Her goal is to create an environment that will empower, encourage and educate young women with the skills they need to make responsible choices that will lead to a healthy, successful future.