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.