Takarri Matthews just wants to live her best life, but a past tragedy and an overprotective father mean that she stays shut away from the world, unable to find true happiness. That is, until she meets up and coming tattoo artist Austin "AP" Powell. From the moment they set eyes on each other, their chemistry is undeniable. Suddenly, Takarri is willing to take a chance and break all the rules to be close to Austin. But her father refuses to back down and Takarri worries he'll be the one obstacle she and Austin can't get past. Beneath her hard exterior, Rita North is a vulnerable single mother, trapped in a nightmarish situation. She wonders if she'll ever truly be free. Then her boss's mysterious brother, Prodigy Kincaid, comes to her rescue. Rita has real feelings for Prodigy and, despite his tough persona, he cares for her, as well. Now, the question is, can she find the courage to trust Prodigy enough to leave the past behind and build a future with him?After losing her mother, Jacobi Collins got used to it only being her and her father. She is devastated when the one person whom she looks up to ends up being taken away. Left being raised by the person she holds responsible for her father not being in her life, Jacobi has a hard time living the way she wants to. Then she meets Knowledge Kincaid. Will Jacobi let Knowledge be what she needs to help her look at life in a different way? Or will she push him away?