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by Treasure Malian (Author)
According to popular opinion, living the fast life, won't last. However, Cartier 'Carti' Townsend have no plans on slowing down. His climb to the top, where he reigns as the King of Miami, hasn't been easy. After the loss of his pops Cartier Sr, Carti made a vow that losing his father to the streets wouldn't be in vain. True to his inner New Yorker, Carti runs the streets of Miami in a fresh pair of wheat timberlands and with an iron fist, destroying any and everything that gets in his way. Along for the ride is his Cousin, Bryson, and homeboy Mack. These relationships, which are the most important to him will be tested. You know what they say, more money more problems.Nothing could have prepared Cartier for the test he would face when the love of his young life, re-enters his life. Cadence Robinson, is Carti's dream girl, the one he didn't realize he missed until their path's crossed again. With everything in her life going according to plan, Cadence has no interest in reliving the past with Carti. At least that's what her brain says, but, the strings of her heart is playing a different tune. Dior got more than she asked for when she took on the role of being Cadence' best friend. With her career reaching new heights all Dior is focused on is securing the bag. Getting involved with Bryson was never apart of the plan, but when she fell, she fell hard. What can the streets offer a girl who had her life all planned out?Mack has his hands full with Demi. Their relationship is rocky. But even while dealing with the downside of being together neither of them wants to let go. At least not until they feel they have exhausted every option to make it work. However, before they can choose to get it together or forget it forever, will tragedy strike and decide for them?In their own way, they each find that the streets ain't for everybody. Even the King faces Checkmate.
