Mercy for a Thug's Heart

In a world where everything feels so wrong, Mercy found the one thing that felt right in Story. To the outside, Mercy has it all, but little does the outside know, he fights demons every day to simply survive. Mercy is the epitome of fake it until you make it. What keeps him going is the belief that his breakthrough is coming soon, and the only one he wants on his side when it happens is Story Jones. Being his best friend's little sister, Story doesn't know just how deep Mercy feels for her. Without even realizing it, Story holds Mercy's heart in the center of her hands. Mercy vows that once his break finally happens, he is going to give Story the world. Will the world destroy her before he gets the chance? Story Jones has experienced more than the average person her age. Losing her grandmother, the one person she knew who loved her unconditionally, at a young age, Story is forced to return to the custody of her mother. To Story's mother, Story is a constant reminder of all of the mistakes she made in life, and she doesn't try to hide her disdain for her child. Oftentimes, Story wants to give up, but her love for her brother's best friend, Mercy, keeps her going. To Story, Mercy is too perfect to notice her but unbeknownst to her, Story is all Mercy wants. There is nothing that Story wouldn't do for Mercy, including giving up her own freedom to ensure he keeps his. Can Story be everything that Mercy needs, or is she too scarred to receive and give love openly? Take a ride with Story and Mercy, where two souls collide and two hearts beat as one, and find out if their love can withstand the tests of time or is it better to let it go before it truly begins.

As the saying goes: when it rains, it pours. Story and Mercy have been through their fair share of ups and downs, and they've tried to remain strong through it all, but feel as if they can't catch a break. When shots are fired, it's unknown who the intended target is, but this action shatters everyone's lives in the blink of an eye and we're left wondering if Story and Mercy will ever get the chance to get their happily ever after. Find out who's left standing when the smoke clears in this action-packed story of love.