Love is never easy. That's what Kennedy Owens grew up believing because of her past relationships and watching others. That theory is proven wrong when she meets Paul "Pistol Carter by chance in the park. He's everything Kennedy wants in a man: charming, generous, faithful, and most importantly, he's one of, if not the biggest boss on the streets of Philadelphia. Despite her parent's warnings, Kennedy falls for Pistol and she couldn't be happier. A condo downtown, baby boy on the way, and an uncomplicated love with a hood king, life feels like a dream. Unfortunately, all dreams come to an end. In the blink of an eye, life changes for Kennedy and she's forced to face the cruel world that robbed her of her fairytale.

King Carter is a man on a mission. Staying out of the limelight and taking care of his family has always been his main priority until his right-hand is gunned down in cold blood. King now expands his priorities to include his slain partner's family and finding the people responsible for his death. Looking out for Kennedy comes naturally for King. So naturally that their relationship quickly becomes complicated. While loving Pistol was easy for Kennedy, just the thought of loving Kennedy is hard for King.

In this story of lies, expectations and loyalty, find out if Kennedy and King decide to follow their heart and come together, or will everything and everyone around, keep them apart.