For Bayani "Bay-Bay" Castro, grief didn’t just come in waves—it was a relentless tsunami. Heartache shadowed her every step, impossible to outrun. In nail art, she discovered her passion; in her childhood best friend Breanna, she found a sister and a surrogate family. Yet, happiness remained elusive, and every bright spot in Bay-Bay's life seemed destined to fade—even her relationship with her boyfriend, Linwood.
Kyzer "Flare" Atwood grew up in the projects of New Orleans, but his house never felt like home. To his mother, he was more of a burden than a blessing. He found solace in Regina, his mother's former best friend, whose family embraced him as one of their own. Bo, Regina's son, became the big brother that Kyzer never had, teaching him life's lessons and how to navigate its challenges.
When tragedy struck, Kyzer and Bayani found themselves alone, struggling to make sense of life. Despite making enemies along the way, they forged an unbreakable bond, supporting each other through their darkest times. For Kyzer, he witnessed Bayani's remarkable transformation—from the baby everyone once saw her as, to the boss she'd always aspired to be.
Genre: Urban Fiction
Kyzer "Flare" Atwood grew up in the projects of New Orleans, but his house never felt like home. To his mother, he was more of a burden than a blessing. He found solace in Regina, his mother's former best friend, whose family embraced him as one of their own. Bo, Regina's son, became the big brother that Kyzer never had, teaching him life's lessons and how to navigate its challenges.
When tragedy struck, Kyzer and Bayani found themselves alone, struggling to make sense of life. Despite making enemies along the way, they forged an unbreakable bond, supporting each other through their darkest times. For Kyzer, he witnessed Bayani's remarkable transformation—from the baby everyone once saw her as, to the boss she'd always aspired to be.
Genre: Urban Fiction
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