Mia has caused an emotional avalanche based on deceit. Perhaps getting buried under a well-intentioned lie will force Aaron to come up for air and grasp hold to the truth... Mia and Aaron have fallen madly in love, but now the cat is scratching to get out of the bag. The two forged an alliance, and their friendship flourishes into so much more. Once the truth of Mia's identity is revealed, Aaron must delve deep within himself and make peace with this revelation. Now he needs to ask himself how will he deal with the truth of his feelings? Can he force himself to hate a woman he adores and loves based on her race alone? The answer isn't so black and white, and he's not the only one asking questions. Will Mia be able to stay by his side after discovering the darker side of the man she's fallen helplessly in love with? Will she be able to offer forgiveness and redemption, or will she turn her back on a lost soul who is used to not giving love, or receiving it? They both make a decision that changes everything, but all choices have consequences. This time Aaron must fight for love instead of hate, and protect himself and the woman he loves at all costs. There's a rough ride ahead, but Aaron has learned a thing or two from his past affiliations - the most important lessons? Never back down, and fight to the death. Step inside of this explosive novel, 'Word of Honor', to find out how this story of unlikely, forbidden love unfolds. This is the SECOND book of a two-book series. The first book, "The 'N' Word" should be read first. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes an inspirational, forbidden lovers, emotionally scarred hero novel packed with suspense and passion. The Word of Honor is a taboo, opposites attract, bad boy/good girl contemporary romance. It is the second and final book of a double novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book does not condone, justify, promote or praise the beliefs of the hero in any way, shape or form. This book is about the journey to redemption of a broken soul. This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.