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Moneca Robinson had to grow up fast when, at a young age, she was forced to care for her mother after a nervous breakdown. Living the fast life way before her adult years, she finally met her match when she fell in love with Rex. Although she thought he was everything she'd been missing, she soon learned Rex was not the man she thought. Now over twenty years later, she's desperate to find her long lost daughter who she was forced to abandon all those years ago.Oneca Alvarez has always tried to live her life as a good girl. Growing up as a self- proclaimed daddy's girl, she always did everything in her power to make her daddy proud. Despite her efforts, trouble is always near, and no matter how far she runs, there's nothing this timid twenty-five year old virgin can do to escape it.Ocean Robinson has never been the type to let anyone run over her. A self-certified bitch, she constantly leaves a path of destruction behind her. Ocean, always the one to be in control, feels she has the best of both worlds as she can manipulate any situation she's involved in. Soon, Ocean will realize that everything she thought was real just can't be, and she actually never had any control at all.When life hits them with full force, they learn that the past will always come back around. These 3 ladies will all have to face the truths in their lives all while discovering the connection they all share

Twenty is the leader of a notorious underground car crew called the Lifters. After growing up in a tough neighborhood with his best friend, Jeff. The boys make a name for themselves by stealing expensive cars.El' Nino is a vicious drug cartel who wants to expand his empire beyond narcotics. He has an exclusive list of vehicles that are high in demand and not available for purchase. The recommended man for the job is Twenty and he won't take no for an answer. Twenty has two options, accepted the deal or go to war with the Mexican Cartel.

Kane no longer has the African Black Diamond as a bargaining chip. His options have dissolved, and time is running out to save his mother. When a former foe shows up at his doorstep with new information, Kane is indecisive about his motives. And trusting the people he loves becomes an unsolvable problem. Abel is pushed to the back of Kane's mind as he discovers another secret about their father.The Planner has a new objective that involves traveling to Africa. To get there, he has to work with someone more vicious than himself...his younger brother. The plot thickens when Mrs. Simmons and Rick are convinced to work with the mastermind. Rick faces a tough decision that puts someone he cares about in danger to bring down The Planner.The temperature rises as trust issues surround everyone involved. The African Black Diamond corrupts anyone who possesses it and leads them all back to one place, Africa. Can Kane put his feelings aside and save his mother before time runs out, or will The Planner out smart them all?