Loyalty then Love is the story of a young woman growing up in inner-city Chicago, caught in the crossfire of gang violence. As she struggles to find love, family, and purpose, she discovers her own strength and lessons that will carry her for the rest of her life: Being in love will either break you or make you. Caring for another living soul will either make you stronger or leave you weak. Commitment is like a test. You pass or you fail and the consequences last forever. Loyalty then Love is a gripping story of heartbreak, violence, and the perseverance of the human spirit.