Book excerpt: Jonessy Price is high on life. Although the death of her father is tragic, it’s a rebirth for the oldest Price daughter. Jonessy steps into her purpose, with her steps turning into strides as she juggles her relationship with Casanova and moving again after her world has remained still for so long. Just as she's settling into the rhythm of her new life, tragedy strikes, and the lives of both the Wildes and Prices are changed forever. The sturdy bond formed between the two families is shattered by a scorned ex playing a clever hand. With his identity rooted in his command over the streets, Casanova is forced to deal with a rebirth of his own, one that might lead him on a path to self-destruction unless he removes the hate in his heart for the woman he loves. In the end, Jonessy has to decide whether she will fight to keep Casanova in her life or move on. On the other side of this love story is the silent Blanc, who shares a face with his twin brother, but not the double life he's been living. On the other side of town is a piece of Blanc unknown to the rest of the world, hidden from view due to one reckless night. Blanc's vow to remain chaste is one of devotion which he plans to carry out until the end of time. What he doesn’t expect is for the turbulent Mali Price to get under his skin. As beautiful as she is seductive, Mali has eyes for Blanc, but after several rebuffs from the oldest Wilde twin, she takes a chance on the charismatic Maciej Hines. Unbeknownst to her, there's a possibility that Maciej possesses a darker side, one responsible for the death of her father. In the second installment of The Lovin’ He Wants the Thuggin’ She Needs, the strength of the Wilde/Price families are tested by outside forces looking to destroy the bond they’ve created through death. New loves are tested by old enemies, unlikely alliances are formed, and in the end a wildcard appears, making the stakes higher than ever.