Jada left home at the age of sixteen, running from her own demons and the horrors of physical abuse inflicted by her mother's boyfriend. She partied hard, and life seemed good when she was with Born, the neighborhood kingpin whose name was synonymous with money, power, and respect. But all his love couldn't save her from a crack addiction. Jada goes from crack addict and prostitute to survivor and back again before she finds the strength to live for herself and come out on top. And her stormy romance with one of the fiercest hustlers on the streets makes White Lines one of the most unforgettable urban loves stories of the year.

About the Author(s)

Tracy Brown

TRACY BROWN is the author of Black and Dime Piece, which were published by the groundbreaking Triple Crown Publications, and Criminal Minded. She lives in Staten Island, New York.

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Excerpt

Chapter One

A House of Cards

Brooklyn, 1990

“You don’t fuckin’ listen! I told you to come out of that room, Ava. I was knocking on the door, and all I heard was your nasty ass moaning.”

“Whatever, Jada!” Ava smoothed her hair out of her face, and popped her gum.

Jada and Ava knew they were in trouble. They were supposed to be home by the time the streetlights came on.

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