Dawnesha Devah Actlin is a young lady on her grind. Born and raised in Charleston SC, she has now relocated to Charlotte NC where she owns and operates her jewelry store Dripping Jewels. Devah, as she's called for her name and personality, has decided to leave love to those who need it and focus on her business and family...that is until the day her brother's best friend and her childhood crush Rashiem Tinsdale walks back into her life. LaShane Cain has been in love with Rontel 'Stance' Actlin since forever, even though they were practically raised as family, there was nothing familial about what she felt for him...or he for her. Lainer Morrison fell for Shellon 'Shell' Actlin the moment she saw him, but wasn't quite bold enough to let him know. That is until one night when she let go of her inhibitions and let him in...literally. A misunderstanding tears them apart. Two years pass and Lainy is engaged to another man but Shell's not losing her again. What happens when he finds out she's hiding secrets from him...will he forgive her or hate her? ZiAnna is still reeling from the roller coaster relationship her ex put her through. She isn't ready for Tresean Actlin when he gets tired of playing cat and mouse with her and stakes his claim. Follow Miss Devah as she and her friends LaShane, Lainier and ZiAnna aka Shane, Lainy and Zi...her ride or dies go through the trials and tribulations of love lost and love found, heartbreaking and heartwarming relationships that test them and their friendships. Take a ride with Ra, Stance and his brothers Shell & Trey as they find their way through the pain and ecstasy of living and loving; childhood and manhood and everything in between in book one of Homies, Lovers & Friends...The Beginning.