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Gina is living the life in Miami with no worries in the world or is she. With eyes on her she has no idea what’s in store for her. Is she going to pay her own penance or will she be brought to her knees by the wrath of those offended.

Trell is still being Trell and with Tae by his side he seems unstoppable. Will their relationship be the love Tae needs to heal her broken, abandoned heart? Will a new presence in her life offer something that no one else can, even Trell?

Choppa is who you need to see when you need a job done. Being down with Khiaere and Trell from the sandbox offers an undying loyalty that no one can shake. Coming on the scene and making his place known he in not to be played with. It’s something to be said about love and how it can alter your thinking of a man. Is love worth giving up loyalty?

Delia is a key player in a game she didn’t even sign up to take part in. Gina has been her friend since youth but was it out of love and loyalty or something else? Will her involuntary role cost her more than she ever bargained for or will it introduce a saving grace that could alter life as she knows it?

Continue the journey with the crew as they take on the threats of their relationships. Will they all be strong enough to handle what life has to throw at them or will lines be drawn in the sand. Find out in Part 2 of this Charleston Love Story.
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Phy (Pronounced Pie) Washington who is of no relation to Khiaere has made the decision to move back home to be close to her mom. This is a move she didn't want to make, but it was necessary. A late-night run in with an old college friend may be just the motivation she needs to make the decision to actually enjoy her new life in Mount Pleasant, SC. Will this reconnection be the answer to her lonely heart, or the cause of a murder charge?

Trell Smith is a man about his business. If it doesn't make dollars then it won’t make sense. Period. With no room for females because they can’t be trusted, there is an ice box where his heart used to be. Will someone be able to melt that ice and get the most vital organ pumping to the tunes of love? What does he do when love catches him off guard? Will he fight love like a G or surrender like a man?

Tae Laing is the hottest interior designer on this side of the Mason Dixon Line. She steps out on faith and decides to move to Charleston, SC to start her on design firm and be close to her best friend. She’s not looking for love or commitment. With a traumatic past, love is all she ever wanted, but is she worthy? What do you do when love comes rudely knocking at your door and you didn’t send for it?

Will an unacquainted love bring happiness in the lives of people who are unsure of what love is? Will the block that hinder win the battle, or will love flow victoriously? Will outside elements threaten what they may build, or will all threats be eliminated? Find out in this Charleston Love Story.
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