Set in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Yemya Smith and her friends rule the town. They’re beautiful, smart, spunky, and have everything going for them, including the power they hold over their men. But when Yemya discovers that the love of her life, Shame, has been cheating on her, the world around her crumbles. Secrets, betrayal, and infidelity come to the surface, as Yemya juggles her failing relationship with Shame, her best friends, and her family. When Yemya meets Hustle, a mysterious Southern man, her life gets even more complicated. Yemya now faces a decision that will alter her life forever. A Lover’s Mentality poses important questions about love, and how far someone will go in the name of love. Throughout the story, Yemya learns the hard way that two wrongs don’t make a right, and her own self-discovery is forced to emerge. How long should Yemya listen to her heart, and when is the right time to let go?