| As the former mistress of a notorious crime boss, Angelica Barnes struggles to lead a normal lifebut it seems that every avenue she takes is filled with pain, mayhem, and danger.Angelica Barnes has been released from prison in Raleigh, North Carolina, having served a five-year sentence for being complicit in the illegal activities of her ex-boyfriend, Robert Santiago. Shes a convicted felon, and integrating back into society hasnt been easythat is, until she accepts an offer she cant refuse and moves to New York City. But her hopeful dreams of a better life are shattered when she winds up having to fall back on her past lifepole dancingto make ends meet. Unbeknownst to Angelica, Santiago is waiting in the shadows, choosing the right moment to reel her back into his grasp. Unable to defend herself, Angelica becomes a prisoner in his posh house in the Hamptons. However, the murders of Angelicas ex-husband and his cousin have Santiagos name written all over them, and she realizes she might be his next victim. With the help of a friend, Angelica executes a daring escape to be free of him forever. But will she ever really be free? |