Beyond the Game: Love, Loss, and Lessons
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Dernière publication mer., mai 6, 2026
Riley Alina Fajardo's life revolves around the basketball court until a devastating and life-shattering injury crushes her dreams and forces her to start confronting who she is beyond the game. As she navigates the emotional, physical, and psychological challenges of her recovery, Riley finds solace with the help of her closest friends, all seven of them.
Her friends-the athletic Rafael Dean Ramirez, the musician Kian Zachary Javier, the smart Mary Lois Lee, the creative Shane Ernest Martinez, the prankster Ivan Xander Garcia, the "mom" Daniella Caitlin Cruz, and the bold Bella Stacey de Guzman-help Riley explore new passions, discover a side of herself she never knew existed, and learn to love something, or someone, beyond her beloved athlete life. Now torn between her past and her future, and her two lovers, Riley must make a choice that will define her path forward.
Along with Riley's dilemmas comes multiple battles that these eight people must face and overcome: unlikely partnerships and quarrels, deepening bond, fierce advocacies that bring allies and challenges, and more, with each of these hurdles changing their lives along the way.
In this poignant tale of love, friendship, and self-discovery, Riley and her friends learn that life's greatest lessons often come from the most unexpected places-or in their case, people.
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