Left bruised, battered and broken, Shugar survives a violent gang rape and goes on to become a successful career-oriented mother of a precious daughter, Stormy. But eventually, She is forced to deal with the emotions she suppressed so long ago. She begins to realize the impact of her life with the father of her daughter, Rick, as he comes to terms with his own involvement in the violent attack. When Rick begins to question if the daughter they share is really his or the product of the crime that he himself was forced to witness, Shugar becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of the tragic event and has to decide if she is a survivor or victim. And then there is Ibin; the enigmatic family-friend who sees Shugar for who she really is and attempts to rescue her from her past while not wanting to damage a strong friendship with Shugar's brother Jamil; all the while dealing with his own dark past and family secrets. Author Yolanda Hughes, blows a vivid breath at readers as she takes them on an excursion through Shugar's emotions and life events. This is a story of hope and redemption at a normal life that is deserving of any person. Readers will be taken on a journey with Shugar as they experience her emotions surrounding a life-changing event and how it had shaped the lives of a family. Fans of BrownShugar will revel in the details of Shugar's life and will want to know more by the end.