Life is full of ups and downs, and for Zacardi LePouche, the downs have hit harder than most. Once the golden girl of Queens, everyone believed Zacardi was destined for greatness. Brilliant, ambitious, and focused until she fell for the wrong one. When she hooks up with Trap Star, the handsome new face with secrets of his own, her bright future begins to unravel right before her hazy eyes. Jourdunn “23” Choteau has loved Zacardi for as long as he can remember. But love only goes so far when trust is broken. After catching Zacardi in a compromising situation, his heart shatters, and so does everything he thought they were building. Leaving New York for a fresh start was supposed to be the end of their story. Until one unexpected trip home changes everything. Now tangled in a life of prostitution, addiction, and bloodshed, Zacardi is barely holding on. But love? That might be the most dangerous drug of all. They say love conquers all. But can it survive the wreckage of their past?