Smoke in Diamond La Rue Series Book 1

At the start of her college journey, Diamond La Rue is a young, naïve, and well-protected member of the close-knit La Rue family. Living in her grandmother's brownstone in Sugar Hill, Harlem, Diamond must now venture out into the world to discover her own path.

Despite her youth and inexperience, Diamond is intelligent, ambitious, and fiercely loyal. She strives to balance her family obligations and academic pursuits with the new relationships she forms as a student at Columbia University. However, she is also burdened with family secrets that threaten to unravel the La Rue family's stability.

As Diamond navigates her way through this challenging new chapter in her life, she must confront the expectations placed upon her and make difficult choices that could have far-reaching consequences. Her ability to maintain her own identity and avoid the mistakes of those who came before her will be tested at every turn.

The bonds of loyalty that once seemed unbreakable are strained as tensions rise among family members and friends. Allegiances are questioned, boundaries are shifting, and misunderstandings lead to rivalries and discord. In a Harlem on the brink of transformation, Diamond's journey takes her from the familiar streets of Sugar Hill to the trendy neighborhoods of SoHo and the upscale suburbs of New York City.

Will Diamond La Rue be able to fulfill her dreams and desires, or will the shadows of the past continue to haunt her? As she navigates the complexities of her new world, Diamond must decide whether to follow the path laid out for her or forge her own way, even if it means facing the unknown.

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