Brief

When a woman’s romantic partner is tragically killed in a shooting, she is left in complete turmoil and agony until she realizes that God still has an important plan for her life.

What We Liked

This is a riveting and deeply authentic story that's told with honesty and empathy. The writer's voice comes through clearly in this book, and it will touch the hearts of readers. The strength and perseverance shown in this story are undeniably inspiring. The religious focus of the end of the book feels honest, uplifting, and meaningful to those who share the religious views of the writer. Even those who don't will find something to hope for after reading the end of this book and realizing just how much Lyn went through. The fact that she came out the other side of her tragedy is miraculous.

Film: This project currently has a clear and satisfying beginning, middle, and end that perfectly lends itself to film. Lyn's journey, though it isn't over, has a fulfilling conclusion. It's easy to imagine it wowing viewers on the big screen.

TV: Lyn has a number of interesting people in her life. A TV adaptation of this project would allow viewers to get to know those people and see their journeys as well. The setting is also quite strong in this project, and it would work well for the set of a full TV show.

Key points:
1. Meaningful message.
2. Interesting plot.
3. Realistic characters.
4. Honest writing style.
5. Hopeful ending.

Synopsis

In the first chapter, the writer details her time spent with Young Tee, a local rapper. She hangs out with him, smokes weed, and really enjoys their time together. Her sister Tarra repeatedly warns her to be careful with Tee though, as he’s been known to get into fights and get into trouble.

Tee and Lyn begin having sex and their relationship deepens. They hit a bit of a roadblock when Tee is held in custody after returning his probation papers too late, but after a bit, he is free to go.

One year later and the relationship is thriving. Lyn is a part of a fashion show with her sister Mimi. Tee comes to support her. After the show, they go to a club and run into Twan, Tee’s cousin. When a man jumps Twan, Tee leaps in to help and fight alongside him. Tee escapes unharmed, but the experience rattles Lyn.

Tee and Lyn get an apartment in the suburbs and Lyn gets a good steady job. Tee begins selling drugs full time. Lyn likes how reliable the money is, but she doesn’t like how little Tee’s around and the potential dangers of the job.

When Lyn is fired from her job, she decides to pick up work as a rideshare driver. After a year, Tee and Lyn reach the end of their lease and have to move out. Lyn moves in with her parents. They don’t like Tee staying there, but she still invites him to stay the night. After an argument, Tee opens Lyn’s car door into an oncoming car. Money is suddenly extremely tight, so Lyn gets a job at a call center to pay for the car repairs.

Tee books a performance at Miami Live, but his high hopes don’t last; he learns that Twan got shot in the head on his mother’s porch and didn’t make it. After Twan’s death, Tee began to grow distant and smoke more. He’s watched so many people die and he’s gotten numb to it. Lyn pushes Tee to move and leave the dangerous business he’s in, but he doesn’t listen. Tee’s baby momma texts him a troubling message wishing death on him. Lyn finds solace in church.

At a going away celebration at a bar, Tee storms out without saying goodbye to anyone. Lyn doesn’t understand what’s wrong with him. The next day is looking up though, since Tee and Lyn are set to be in a fashion show together. However, Lyn learns early that her designer is no longer in the show. She still plans to attend to support Tee though, but it’s too late by the time she plans to go and she doesn’t make it.

Tee comes by Lyn’s house after, ready to hang out and feeling good. Unexpectedly, shots ring out while Lyn and Tee are talking. Tee gets shot and taken away in an ambulance. Later while the detectives are questioning her, Lyn learns that Tee didn’t make it. She is devastated by the news, and also devastated that she was the last to learn of Tee’s fate.

Lyn feels agony and turmoil without Tee, and she knows that God is the only thing that can get her through the pain. She falls into a deep depression before and after the funeral. She even tries to get a dog to help with the pain, but he causes her stress and she sells him after three days.

Lyn deals with mental health struggles and PTSD. She leans on the support of her sister and Tee’s family.

She attends a church revival service that gives her hope. The prophet there tells her that she will move to Atlanta, Georgia, and she does. Through God, Lyn finds hope and purpose in her life again. She knows that God still has a plan for her.

About The Author

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Betti Lyn is an esthetician, writer, and entrepreneur who now resides in Atlanta, Georgia.