Everybody wants something. Some will go to any extreme to get it. The question is.... was it all worth it? Dontae is released from prison with a desperate demand for fast money. Quickly, he turns to what he is familiar with--the streets, but at a higher level. When Dontae thinks he has layed aside his feelings for his ex-girl, Naija, his urges to see her, make love to her, and wanting her back resurfaces until Q Tee comes along and takes his mind off Naija, momentarily. Tony thought he had the perfect girl in Naija. To him, she was the total package every man wanted in a woman. He spoiled her with a luxurious lifestyle that he felt she was highly appreciative of. Though, she just had her own way of showing it. Soon, he learns firsthand about the real meaning of backstabbers. Naija expressed her overly gracious attitude to Tony but at the same time she wasn t happy physically or mentally. However, his money covered her financial woes; it still didn t take the place of love. Something she didn t feel for him. Naija was just along for the ride. When Dontae comes back into the picture, she is in to deep, forcing her to decide on true love or the Almighty Dollar! Throughout the different stages of Dontae s life, he is faced with decisions and choices that could change his life dramatically. When the dust settles, everything he ever wanted and needed was staring him right in the face the whole time. Q Tee is challenged in every aspect. Will she come out a winner? Journey through the realms of love, sex, violence, drugs, money, lies, murder and deceitfulness. Suspense. Drama. Reality.
Gregory Garrett was born in Tyler, Texas, a small eastern town known for it's red roses and legendary athletic greats such as Earl Campbell. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, who heavily instilled in him christian morals and values. He grew up in a very strict household. During his younger years, he became very artistic. Being the only child growing up and abiding by the rule of strict grandparents, actually helped him develop a creative mind and unveil his hidden talents. Gregory went on to graduate in 1989 at John Tyler High School.. In the years to come, reading became his passion. After reading many novels by various authours, he was inspired to begin writing. In 2004, he began dibbling and dabbling with writing. He took bits and pieces of his life along with some creative ideas and imagination and combining them into a stories. After tremendous effort, frustration, patience, will power, and mounds of balled up paper in trashcans, he went on to have his first novel published in 2006, "DON'T MIX THE BITTER WITH THE SWEET", then later later came PLAYING FOR KEEPS and PAIN FREAK. Currently, Gregory Garrett resides in Arlington, Texas. He is the father of four children. His hobbies are football, basketball, and writing.