Hard Lovin' Straight Thuggin'

Messiah "Gu" Carter vowed to protect his family of women without letting the streets take over, but when tragedy strikes, his whole world shifts. Running into someone with answers forces him to decide, seek revenge, or face the past. Turquoise "Qui" Edwards is book smart but lost in a past she can't remember. Caught in a deadly game, she holds secrets that could shatter everything. Will she keep quiet or expose the truth? Brielle "Bari" Carter is Gu's little sister, making grown-woman moves with reckless consequences, but when the weight of her choices comes crashing down, not even Gu may be able to save her. Rayliris "RaRa" Almanzar is a jealous woman willing to do anything to stay in Gu's life. But when obsession turns deadly, will she learn the hard way that another woman's happiness ain't hers to steal? Love, loyalty, and street life collide in Hard Lovin' Straight Thuggin'.

Gu is on a rampage as his world crumbles, determined to cut off the snakes in his life. His only peace is Qui, whose love teaches him the meaning of 'need,' and anyone who threatens their bond is in danger. As Gu endures one tragedy after another, Qui becomes his rock, even as she heals herself, vowing to stand by him forever. Qui is riding for Gu and refuses to let bitter exes push her away, especially as she battles her own demons. Meanwhile, RaRa and Hennessy seek revenge, unaware that their actions only strengthen Gu and Qui's relationship. Bari finally faces her truth, but at great cost. With Bambi's support, she tries to rebuild after losing the man she 'thought' she loved, and the one she truly did. Bari is embracing her freedom from lies and struggles to mend broken relationships as she prepares for motherhood, realizing the difference between fleeting emotions and true love. In this crew, love is deep, but betrayal and secrets spare no one.