Two Tears in a Bucket — Traci Bee

Betrayed by her cold, callous mother and abused by her alcoholic stepfather, eighteen-year-old Simone Woodard is kicked out of the house like a bag of trash and left to survive on her own. While struggling to create a life for herself, her beauty and innocence captivate Kevin Kennard, a handsome, hazel-eyed felon with an addiction to all things illegal. For the first time in Kevin's life, real love has him rethinking his criminal path. But the action on the streets refuses to take a backseat to Simone. Who will win the tug of war? "Two Tears in a Bucket" is a soulful novel that reminds us how powerful and lasting the bonds of love can be, even among the harsh realities of life.