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Trae and Tasha, the beloved duo of contemporary urban lit, struggle to keep their volatile marriage together while danger lurks around every corner. Their friends Angel and Kaylin face their own tangled drama, and Faheem and his wife Jaz confront a nightmare beyond imagination. In the background, Kyron—Trae’s past threat—returns, intent on revenge. With tensions mounting and trust fraying, Trae must make a deadly choice that will change everything.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Wahida Clark
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