When fifteen-year-old Amina Washington leaves behind the only home she's ever known in Detroit for a quiet neighborhood in Encino, California, she promises herself one thing: no distractions. With strict parents, a dream of becoming a pediatrician, and no interest in the flashy world of fame, music, fashion, and the entertainment world is the last thing on her mind. Then she meets the boy who lives across the street. Sixteen-year-old Jermaine Jackson is everything Amina wants to avoid a rising star whose life is filled with rehearsals, screaming fans, and constant attention. But behind the cameras and sold-out shows is just another teenager trying to hold onto a normal life. What begins as an unexpected friendship between two neighbors slowly blossoms into a love neither of them saw coming. From Friday night football games and cheer performances to late-night phone calls, handwritten letters, neighborhood walks, and the pressures of growing up in two completely different worlds, Amina and Jermaine learn that love isn't always enough to protect you from time, ambition, and the choices life demands. Because sometimes your first love isn't meant to be your forever... ...even if they'll always be the one who lives next door in your heart. A 1970s coming-of-age romance inspired by the era of the Jackson 5, filled with nostalgia, family, laughter, heartbreak, and the kind of love that changes you long after it's gone.

𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐣𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. the world chose 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥. but somehow, i chose 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

She was supposed to catch Michael's eye. But Marlon saw her first. ***Summer 1984*** The Jacksons' Victory Tour is gearing up to take over the country, and the Kershaws-five gifted siblings known as Mood Swing-are finally on the edge of their own spotlight. But their mother, Patina, wants more than fame. She wants legacy. Power. A connection that could make both families untouchable. Her plan is simple: get her eldest daughter, Melissa "Faith" Kershaw, in front of Michael Jackson. Faith wants no part of being used like a prize. Then one private backstage meeting changes everything. Because Michael isn't waiting for her. Marlon is. The wrong brother. The wrong plan. And first honest thing either of them has felt in months.

𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 ⠀⠀ ╱⠀ 'michael⠀⠀⠀ JACKSON⠀⠀⠀[ . . . ] ⠀⠀⠀ ❨ ִׄ 𝖏𝗇𝖼𝗈𝗀𝗇𝗂𝗍𝖺 桑. · 𝐥℣. ℕ𝖨𝖦𝖧𝕋. ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ( michael jackson romance fic. ) ᨳ ׄ ׅ ꒰ 𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑡ã𝑔𝑒 只⠀　✦　˚ Deep in my enemy I find my lover; ⠀⠀ Imagine losing your brother while you're both serving in the military, only to be discharged three years later and ordered into therapy thirteen hours from home. Then imagine slowly falling into something forbidden with the very therapist meant to help you heal. Welcome to Michael's world. ⠀⠀ ── After four years of service he returns home hollower than he was when he left, and his CO makes sure he doesn't pretend otherwise. He's forced to attend VA appointed therapy. It was all on the paper he'd signed, but Michael's negligence puts him in a spot where he could not return from. Now he's in Georgia for four weeks while a stranger picks him apart. What starts as two people who can't stand each other slowly becomes the sweetest taboo. Tags 🏷️ ; Michael Jackson Aaliyah Letter Home Fanfic 1984 Thriller Era Au Forbidden romance Military Veteran Grief Psychological Trauma Contemporary fiction Brotherhood Slow burn Therapy Brooklyn Character driven Emotional

❝ loving you feels so right ❞

❝𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃.❞

The Ups and Downs in the Love triangle in Motown. Who is really meant to be together? Read to Enjoy! ♡ I made this book when I was YOUNG loll beware of it being cringy!!!!! ☆°ALL RIGHTS RESERVED °☆

"𝘐𝘧 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨." Angelina Elise Donnelly has just begun her summer as a freshly graduated senior. She's a blossoming young star who wants more than anything to get her chance at making it big in Hollywood as a singer. When her Aunt Joyce, a successful fashion designer, visits her family in Cleveland, an opportunity arises for Angelina to go to New York City where she'd be working alongside her aunt on 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙯 film set. Angelina soon becomes acquainted with the one and only Michael Jackson, her teen idol. Both of the young souls: shy, yet filled with an unbridled passion for becoming something bigger than themselves through their art, unlock a fast comfort in each other. Star-stricken and optimistic, life appears dreamy at first. But, reality soon makes itself comfortable in Angelina's palms. From unreciprocated feelings, messy on-and-off stage scandals, breakups, heated affairs, and family secrets, it all comes to a head one evening after Angelina and Michael bare their souls to each other. The young woman soon comes to realize she's losing her grasp on the intense feelings she's harboring, and with Michael in tow, dynamics become stormy and serpentine. With only a few weeks jof her internship left, Angelina has to get a hold of herself and choose between stepping into her future or risk getting caught up and lost in the wildness that New York has to offer. Say "ready, set, ACTION! 🎬" and join Angelina as she ventures into Hollywood, young adulthood, love, and her highest potential.

The Wind Down is a captivating collection that invites listeners to unwind and immerse themselves in the tranquil melodies of Michael Jackson's songs. Each track serves as a gateway to a world of introspection and relaxation, accompanied by vivid short stories that amplify the emotional depth of the music. From soulful ballads to rhythmic grooves, "The Wind Down" offers a diverse yet cohesive experience designed to soothe the mind and uplift the spirit.