Tina Ringstaff

Sterling, a retired man of the streets wants to bring back the old strip club style. He invests in a lucrative club, but he feels defeated with every turn. Mermonique, an educated dancer faces life lessons and learns about herself more than she ever had. At the heart of Mermonique's journey is the realization that she has what it takes to be the best. She learns to trust herself and around her new family of dancers.
This self-belief is what ultimately propels Mermonique to success and helps her overcome her feelings of being different. Lotus Love experiences a range of emotions. She feels frustration and anger when people do not take her seriously or try to manipulate her for their gain. She also feels sadness, self-doubt, and setbacks. Peppermint Paddy chooses herself after an unexpected turn of events. Other dancers learn the reality of what goes on when you "Take pride bout cha self." Learning life lessons, Sterling pivots through a change in his lifestyle and street codes at the same time.
Being middle age, Niecy refuses to let the streets go. She is Sterling's right-hand man and secret lover.  Unexpected twists and unexpected fates make this book a page-turner.