Genevieve Hanani has survived the chaos of the fashion world, the glare of the L.A. spotlight, and the unexpected whirlwind of falling in love with Luka Dončić. Now, with their wedding only months away and their dream home finally coming together, she wants, desperately, for life to feel settled. Perfect. Peaceful. But perfection has never been Genevieve's style. Fashion Week hits harder than ever, and while the world praises her grace and brilliance, behind the scenes she's exhausted, nauseous, and brushing off the one truth she refuses to consider: something is changing, and it's happening inside her. She tells herself she'll deal with it after the runways, after the chaos... after everything else. Meanwhile, Luka is fighting a battle of his own. Still haunted by the bitterness of the Dallas trade, he's determined to prove himself-on the court, to the league, and to the team that believed in him. As the Lakers push for a championship run, he's stretched thin, split between the season's pressure and the life he's building with the woman he loves. They're supposed to be planning a wedding. Instead, they're juggling fame, exhaustion, fear... and a secret that's growing stronger every day. Love brought them together.But trust, resilience, and a promise they made long before rings were exchanged...those are what will carry them through the playoffs, and into their forever. Sequel to Book 1 - Beauty and The Ball Book 3 in the order of the NBA line up.

Thandiwe "Taylie" Ndlovu has always poured her heart into her music, but never into a person. After moving from South Africa to Los Angeles at fifteen, she learned to keep her world small and her walls high, especially after a breakup that left her convinced love was more noise than harmony. Then she meets Austin Reaves, Lakers fan-favorite, secretly shy sweetheart, and the last person she expects to rewrite the rhythm of her life. With his soft Arkansas twang, crooked smile, and the world's worst attempt at singing her favorite songs, he slips into her days and late-night video calls in a way she never saw coming. What starts as playful texts, accidental chemistry, and "just getting to know each other" turns into a connection that feels gentle, real, and terrifyingly sweet. While Austin is on the road, Taylie finds herself watching games just to see him smile on the court. And Austin, well, he starts planning his day around hearing her laugh. As their slow burn deepens into something warm and bright, Taylie must decide whether she's ready to trust someone with her heart again... And Austin has to prove that he's not a rebound, he's the real thing. Book 2.

Genevieve Hanani has everything the world says should make her happy beauty, fame, and a career most can only dream of. But behind the flawless photos and glittering lights, she's breaking under the weight of expectations, criticism, and the haunting voice of her mother telling her she'll never be more than a pretty face. Luka Dončić lives in a different kind of spotlight one filled with pressure, performance, and the constant reminder that success can disappear with one bad game. He's used to keeping his guard up ever since he was traded to the Lakers, to staying focused on the next win. That is, until Genevieve walks into his gym, drenched in charm and chaos, accidentally throwing her water bottle at him and changing everything. What begins as a friendship built on quiet understanding and late-night talks soon becomes something deeper something neither of them were ready for. Luka makes Genevieve feel seen in ways she's never known, while she reminds him there's more to life than the scoreboard. But when the noise of the world grows louder paparazzi flashes, family pressures, and fear of heartbreak. Genevieve must decide if love can really be enough to silence the voices that have always told her she's not.

in which his mind was somewhere else or in which maybe they should've stayed enemies

Singer Melody Armani has known a basketball player Ja Morant whole life. What happens when the media ships them together so much that they start to see it themselves? But it's not easy when you're in the spotlight and trying to hide your relationship. Will their love for one another be enough? ~ lower case ~ there are some mistakes bare with me

in which he wants to settle down or in which she feels her wings have been clipped

Egypt Mitchell is a Famous Singer/Songwriter, who is the mother of a 4 year old, named Saint. Saint is beginning to get more and more curious about his father, Fortune. He even believes that his dad will come and they will be one big happy family. But that's easier said than done. Fortune Kingston is a NBA player and has a life of his own with his "girlfriend" Aria. He begins to put everything in perspective when he finds out he has a son. Read to find out how this story unfolds.❤️ ~Impressive Rankings~ #1 songwriter 12/25/20 #1 melanin 12/29/20 #1 basketball 1/4/21 #1 nba 1/4/21 #1 famous 1/5/21 #1 african american 1/12/21 #1 urban romance 1/22/21 #1 black woman 1/28/29 #2 urban story 12/29/20 #2 fashion 1/7/21

Crash the Boards: A phrase that describes the act of rebounding in the game of basketball. It is the optimal game strategy if the players move quickly to rebound the ball. Your typical 90's teenage love story featuring a dual sport athlete and a literature princess.

"𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘...𝘞𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘶𝘴"