Exploring issues of self-esteem, family discord, sisterhood, faith, and subtle discrimination in the workplace, this novel is not just an upscale urban tale for the black professional but an absorbing story for all readers. Following the life of the young, beautiful attorney Remi as she seeks Mr. Right, her life and the lives of her neighbors in an apartment building nicknamed The Rise intertwine against the backdrop of Washington DC. Lies, heartache, and broken bonds abound, challenging the characters to go beyond the superficial in life's journeys.