An old folklore says to be careful because everything that glitters ain’t gold. And for this Chicago woman, she learns just what a hefty price that can come with shimmer-less gold. Essence is a hardworking, single mom, caring for your only daughter, Ebony. After tragically losing her first love, she is filled with grief, distracting herself with the unbearable void by throwing herself into her work and taking care of Ebony. Influencing Essence’s love life became nonexistent. However, over time, Essence moves through life just simply existing but eventually finds herself wanting more. They said love will find you at very unexpecting time or in unusual places. Enters Aaron. Fine and educated, Aaron is easily infatuated by the beauty and reminds Essence just what she has been missing. As just soon as she finally embarks on something good, a blast from the past comes storming in, throwing more than monkey wrenches into the game. Just when she thinks all hope is lost, life shows Essence that she has more to live for. But when it dangles love in front of her face, giving her more than one option, which option will she choose in the end? Will it be the one that’s real and genuine? Or will it be the one that’s glitters bright like gold but really copper underneath? Travel the streets of Chicago with Jaz Akins as she takes you on this wild ride and find out what happens when you get Caught up in a Chi-Town Love Affair, an urban fiction African American standalone.