Old love is hard to leave behind when you're in love with Rick Tyler, one of Los Angeles's most elite and popular lawyers. He's every woman's dream-tall, dark, and handsome, albeit a bit arrogant. Now living in Washington, DC, he wants his east coast lover, that belongs to the mafia, by his side. But, could she be nothing but trouble?Then, there s Tina Black, Rick s former lover who he left behind in LA. She feels betrayed by her ex, and she wants to make it clear their relationship is not over. Tina, though, has a dark secret that could bring about enough pain to ruin all the people he loves. Which woman will ultimately win Rick s heart, and does he really have any say in the matter?Love and Hate Will Bring You to Your Knees is a topsy-turvy, hectic ride into the heart of true love. Anyone who has experienced love before will recognize the struggles that befall a man with his heart on the line. We can t help whom we love or the people who love us, but one thing is for sure: there s always drama when money, fame, and reputation are at stake.