Jamani Raelynn Carr has always preferred life behind the scenes-quiet, focused, and in control. But when she lands her dream internship as a sideline reporter for the Detroit Pistons, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight, balancing ambition, family expectations, and her own need for authenticity. Navigating the male-dominated world of sports journalism isn't easy, especially when every day feels like a high-stakes audition. Jalen Montez Duren, the Pistons' charismatic young star, is used to the pressure and scrutiny that comes with fame. But underneath his cool exterior, he's searching for something real-someone who sees the man beyond the jersey. When he meets Jamani at a chaotic NBA Media Day, a single thoughtful question sparks a connection neither of them expects. As Jamani and Jalen's paths continue to cross-on the court, at press conferences, and in the city that raised them-friendship slowly deepens into something more. But their growing bond is tested by public scrutiny, career setbacks, past heartbreaks, and the ever-present tension between personal dreams and professional duty. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Detroit, this slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance explores what it means to fight for love, identity, and your rightful place in the world. For Jamani and Jalen, the real victory might be learning to trust themselves-and each other-when the spotlight fades.

ALL IT TOOK WAS ONE NIGHT

Can your perspective on love change, or is it something that should stay the same? "Fuck all you niggas, all men are cheaters!" "Fuck all you hoes, everybody ani't shit!" "I love LOVE, an I'm waiting on my soulmate," "I believe in Love, but just not for me," Every one's perspective on love is different, but this story is about... Two people with opposite perspectives on love, come together, and complete change the way they perceive what love is...

She never asked for the streets to choose her, but the streets got a way of pulling you in. Kehlani thought she had her life figured out-two solid best friends, a future outside the hood, and walls built high enough to keep heartbreak out. But then she met Nasir-quiet, dangerous, the type of boy every girl should stay away from. He lives by loyalty, guns, and the code of the gang. She lives by trust, love, and a heart too soft for the world they're stuck in. They were never supposed to fall for each other, but once they did, there was no turning back. Love in the trenches is never easy-lies get told, trust gets broken, and enemies lurk in every shadow. But through it all, one thing stays true: in a world where nobody is safe, sometimes the most dangerous thing you can do is love somebody with your whole heart. Only You - a story about love, loyalty, and risking it all when the streets don't love nobody.

IN WICH: Kennesey Jordan is new to Chicago. She spends her first few days there helping her brother pull off his annual Christmas event. But then she met Justice Bennett - the venue owner with the kind of calm that made noise feel safe. He didn't talk much, didn't smile often, and definitely didn't plan on catching feelings for his homeboy's little sister. Between long nights setting up lights, missed calls, and moments that lingered too long - they both started feeling something neither of them were ready for. The city's cold, the holidays are loud, and love's the last thing either of them was looking for. But sometimes, the quietest things hit the hardest.

She finally escapes her abusive boyfriend... only to end up on the streets. Desperate to survive, she becomes a dancer at a nightclub. Every night she performs under the neon lights-until she notices a wealthy young man who never looks away. And for the first time... she's not sure if she should run or let herself be seen.

Join Coia as she navigates her adult hood, trials and tribulations, successes and losses, learning and unlearning both people and habits.

He holds her heels. She lets her guard down. And in the space between city lights and silence, two people who weren't looking for love start to feel something they can't explain. No drama. No rush. Just raw connection and a spark that won't quit.

Part two ❤️

Zac and Fatima journey