" Summer rain Whispers me to sleep And wakes me up again Sometimes I swear I hear her call my name To wash away the pain My summer rain". ~Carl Thomas ლ Channon Nicole Carter ლ Channon works as a housekeeper for NFL star Walker Reids, a job that pays the bills and keeps her afloat as she rebuilds her life. Cleaning the grand halls of his estate is a far cry from the struggles she's endured, but it offers stability-a chance to move forward. After losing her son, Ryot, Channon spiraled into grief, seeking comfort at the bottom of a bottle. The weight of her pain cost her everything-her job at the post office, her sense of self, and nearly the bond with her daughters, Raleigh and Raelynn. It wasn't until she found herself on the edge of losing them completely that she made the hardest but most necessary decision: to seek help. A week in rehab didn't erase the past, but it gave her a new beginning. Now, she's sober, determined, and focused on making a life for her daughters. Each day at work is another step forward, though the lavish world of professional athletes feels lightyears away from her own reality. Walker Reids, the man behind the mansion, is an enigma to her-a powerhouse on the field but reserved and almost distant at home. Their interactions are brief, polite, nothing more than employer and employee. That changes one evening when Channon, exhausted from a long shift, accidentally knocks over a glass of water in the expansive kitchen. She scrambles to clean it up, only to find Walker crouched beside her, towel in hand. "You don't have to do that," she murmurs, embarrassed. He shrugs, offering a rare, easy smile. "Neither do you. But here we are." For the first time, Channon sees past the fame-the headlines, the screaming fans-and glimpses something deeper in him. A quiet understanding, a familiarity with struggle

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Jalen Hurts is at the top of his game playing as the #1 quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. Not only is he playing for (in his eyes) one of the best teams in the league but he's giving back to his community with his charity work, he's making enough money to support him and his family, he's married to a beautiful woman, and he's changing lives. From an outside perspective people expect him to be happy but from his POV, he's anything but. He thought once he got all the glitz and glamor that he would feel like he's on top of the world, but he doesn't. In truth, he's dealing with some things from his past that may come to surface in his new life. The world sees Jalen as this good wholesome man who's married to a beautiful black woman and throws a good ball but things from Way Back Then may come to ruin his picture perfect reputation. Will Jalen be able to run from his past or will he succumb to the mess he made previously? Read to find out.

When Kyndal Odon, a sharp-tongued and independent college freshman, unexpectedly crosses paths with NFL star Jalen Hurts, she has no idea that a simple encounter will pull her into a world she never cared to be part of. She doesn't know much about football, nor does she care for the fame that comes with it. But Jalen? He's intrigued-maybe even a little too much. With a possessive fiancée watching his every move and a relentless media spotlight, Jalen finds himself drawn to Kyndal's authenticity in ways he never expected. Meanwhile, Kyndal struggles to navigate the tension, torn between keeping her distance and acknowledging the undeniable pull between them. As their worlds collide, secrets unravel, boundaries blur, and what started as an accident may turn into something neither of them saw coming. Because sometimes, life proves that it's more than just a game.

.... Tell me how you loved before Show me how you smile

A slow burn romance.

A book of nothingness and everything at the same time. Welcome to my mf thoughts.

Continuation of 'A Moment' All images, texts, and use of characters names/personalities are fiction all rights reserved Authors note: I actually am a basketball/Celtics fan so some chapters will actually be about basketball but it has some romance still in it 🏀💕