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Synopsis
Some love stories come with body counts. Moses “Mo” Garrison ain’t no hero. He’s the one they call when shit gets ugly. An ill-tempered killer with a reputation for shooting first and asking questions never. The leader of ruthless gang in South-Hurst, Mo is chaos wrapped in caramel skin, with a Glock on his hip and ghosts in his past. The streets fear him. His crew trusts him. And feelings? He don't do those. Soleil “YaYa” Rae , is a Hoodoo spiritualist with a guarded but open heart. YaYa is more familiar with sage and soul work than the streets. She stays out the way — burning sage, minding her business, and protecting her peace. But peace gets messy when her little brother starts idolizing the same streets she prayed he'd never walk. Now she’s staring down a man who should’ve scared her… but somehow feels like home. He’s violence. She’s healing. And they were never supposed to fall in love. But Mo has demons he doesn't speak on. And YaYa has a light that makes them scream. Can love survive the sins required to keep it, or will their love ruin them both? Welcome to South-Hurst. Where healing ain't soft and love ain’t clean. And nobody gets out the game untouched
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Sage & Sin: Sometimes love comes baptized in blood: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult contemporary romance features graphic gang violence, strong language, and steamy sexual content. The male lead is a gang leader and killer with a traumatic past; expect body counts, gunplay, and criminal activity throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, emotional abuse, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the opposites-attract romance between a dangerous gang leader and a spiritual healer trying to save her brother from street life.