Connie Morris grows up in Chicago's Cabrini Green projects, and suffers abuse from her father. When tragedy strikes the family, Connie is virtually the last survivor, and ends up homeless until an unexpected hobby leads to fortune and fame. At the peak of her career, someone from her past tries to destroy everything she has worked hard for. Connie could possibly lose it all, including herself. On the other side of Chicago is Dean Wilson, a cocky police officer whose marriage ends tragically. Soon he meets Connie and the two fall in love, but when they learn their paths have crossed before, it...

In this sequel, Riding the Waves revisits Connie and Dean, their family, and friends. Connie Morris has retired from the music industry. She's been enjoying the fruits of her labor until her daughter, Tracey decides to write a tell-all book that could ruin Connie's legacy, and destroy the family forever. Not only does the book reveal family secrets, but Tracey exposes her friends and former lovers. When Tracey's ex-boyfriends decide to seek revenge, everything starts to spiral downhill, and Tracey could lose it all, including her husband, son, and younger brother. With millions being offered...