All the books by Teri Woods adapted to cinema and television, ranked

Angel Alvarez, a Latina foster child, is pushed to the brink when her guardian’s abuse becomes unbearable. Along with a group of other foster girls, she is left to fend for herself in the harsh urban environment with no money or home. With no other options, she must adapt and survive by becoming a fierce and cunning ‘beast’.

Upon a legal technicality freeing the associates of the notorious gangster Dutch, power-hungry Angel seizes the opportunity to reclaim control of the streets, while Zoom, repentant and seeking redemption, strives to rectify his past wrongs.

James Bernard Jr., a.k.a. Dutch, has become the most dangerous criminal in New Jersey. From his early skill as a car thief, Dutch recognized the opportunity to rule the streets and he seized it. With both the protection and respect of the Mafia, Dutch becomes the most terrifying force on the streets. District Attorney Anthony Jacobs is determined to take down Dutch and his crew, and he’s confident that his witnesses will testify against them.

The film depicts an unexpected romance between Gena Rollins, a brilliant college student, and Quadir Richards, an emerging drug dealer. As Quadir’s feelings for Gena deepen, he is forced to make a decision between love and wealth as he strives to leave the streets for a better future. Determined to begin a new life together, Gena and Quadir are willing to take a chance and leave the illegal lifestyle behind.

The story continues where the previous installment left off, with Gena waking up to discover that the person who saved her is Quadir. However, before they can start their happily ever after, Gena must return to Philadelphia for a brief period of 72 hours to check on her friends Bria and Gah Git and inform them of her plans.

Gena, a journalist living and working in NYC, is at a turning point in her career and decides to take an opportunity to go to LA in order to find herself. However, her past in Philly continues to haunt her, as an associate of her late boyfriend Quadir causes trouble for her friend Jerrell and leads him to seek her out for answers.