A Love the Streets Couldn’t Give

Strong, independent, and self-made were three words used to describe Aaliya Greene. After the mysterious disappearance of her mother, Aaliya was left with no choice but to put her life on hold and raise not only her daughter, but her younger siblings: Harlem and Amelia.
Cleaning up the messes behind a countless number of notorious thugs, Demetri Mikhailov was the go-to guy for any job—just as long as you were talking the right price. When a longtime friend of his sends him on a search for his children, Demetri willingly obliges. With little to go on, Demetri is shocked to face the vivacious Aaliya. He didn't have the slightest clue as to what he was getting himself into when he crossed paths with the chocolate beauty.
As a bond is built and love is found, the pair find themselves entangled in a web of lies, secrets and betrayal. Trying his best to keep the truth behind his lies, Demetri finds himself in a situation he can't seem to get out of. When Aaliya finds out his secret, will Demetri's biggest fear come true? Will Aaliya call it quits and walk away? Or will love prevail and she’ll choose to stay?