Praise for Dreams Deferred""I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see what would happen next""I was literally on pins and needles and enjoyed every minute of reading!""This novel is full of suspense, action, and romantic tension."Liking the bad boys can get you killed.Ivy Brooks was always attracted to the bad boys until one day, she met the worst of them all and landed in prison as a result. Just when she believes she’s made a fresh start, her son’s father, Zeke, finds out about her secret baby and sues for full custody.She kept her mouth shut when the police found jewelry from the heist committed by Zeke in her apartment. But now, to save her son from a life of misery, Ivy has no choice but to testify against Zeke. Luke, a former bad boy who professes to have turned over a new leaf, is determined to protect Ivy and her son at any cost. Will she stay alive long enough to testify? And can she trust Luke to stand by her side without being drawn back into a life of violence?