River is a young girl with a big attitude and an even bigger mouth. Developing the mantra Hoe is life, from one of her favorite book series, she’s content with living life and leaving broken hearts in her path, never wanting to know what love was like until the night of her best friend, Zoie’s, disappearance leads her into the path of the infamous Al.
Alphonse, or Al, as the streets call him, is a man of many traits. From drug dealing to women, he has everything in order in his life. Troubles from his past have him avoiding love at all costs, and he swears to himself that he will never love another woman. But when River comes into his life, she proves that not all promises can be kept.
What happens when these two star-crossed lovers lead down a path of love and friendship that has the people in their lives questioning if they are really meant to be? Lies are told, secrets are kept, and hearts are broken. Can River see past Al and his flaws, or will she fall victim and become just another girl with a dope boy fetish?
