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Nia Ellis is grief stricken when Pat, her mentor, passes away. At the funeral, Nia is blindsided by Pat's deep-seated secret, which sparks feelings of betrayal. Weeks after the funeral, Nia is still figuring out how to handle her wavering emotions and the unexplained secret until the opportunity for answers forces her to step outside of her comfort zone. Nia believes she is in control of her guarded emotions when sidetracked by curiosity and thrust into a battle zone with Pat's sisters.Romance was the least of Nia's concerns until an illicit fling matures and challenges her lingering insecurities. Nia learns there is a thin line between love and hate when former relationships and loyalties are lost in her circle of friends. In the end, she realizes that Pat's secret was a blessing in disguise.
After exiting a long-term relationship, Hadiyah Matthews starts life anew in a different city and graduate school. As Hadiyah self-repairs from a heartbreaking split with Charity, she makes platonic connections with several women. Two of these women, in particular, thrust Hadiyah into a world imbued with emotional confusion and sexual adventure. First there's Fatma, the cohort that Hadiyah strongly desires but cannot authentically have. And then comes Adrienne, the perfect rebound she's unprepared for. To gain perspective on the new interests in her life, Hadiyah turns to Lois (a no-nonsense mentor and friend) and Tee (a promising mathematician and young stud trying to escape the scene). Along with her best friend Synclare, they give Hadiyah the camaraderie, support, and tough love she needs to gain direction and materialize her positions with Fatma and Adrienne. Caught in a tug of hearts between Fatma and Adrienne, Hadiyah works backward to prevent from shattering her foundation and future love.
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