From the Block to Big Dreams:

From the Block to Big Dreams:

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From the Block to Big Dreams Keisha and Malik have been inseparable since they were kids, growing up together in the same tough neighborhood where making it out takes more than just a dream-it takes hard work, determination, and sacrifice. Keisha, a straight-A student with big plans to become a lawyer, has her sights set on Howard University. Malik, the star athlete with NFL dreams, is heading to USC on a full football scholarship. For years, they've been each other's ride-or-die, the couple everyone knew would make it, no matter what. But when college sends them to opposite coasts, the reality of long-distance love threatens to tear them apart. With new friends, new experiences, and the pressures of building their futures, Keisha and Malik struggle to stay connected across thousands of miles. They promised to make it work, but as time passes, both begin to wonder if love is enough to hold them together when everything else is pulling them apart. Years later, after life has thrown its share of challenges and curveballs, Keisha and Malik find themselves back in the same place where it all began. The question is, can they find their way back to each other after everything has changed, or will the dreams they chased be the thing that keeps them apart? In this urban love story, written in the raw, authentic language of their world, From the Block to Big Dreams explores the highs and lows of young love, the struggles of growing up and apart, and the choices that define who we are and who we're meant to be.
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Darius Howard is an up and coming singer. His shows are filled with ladies waiting to meet him and get to know him in more ways than one. One night, he meets Isis and sparks begin to fly. Darius starts to fall in love with Isis as they meet up secretly due to Isis having a rough relationship with her music producer boyfriend, Tavion Sanders. Analia Cunningham is Darius' good friend from high school as well as a background singer on a few of his songs. She has been in love with Darius since she can remember but he has no idea. Analia has been waiting in the background for Darius to 'see' her. However, he has been utterly clueless, especially since meeting Isis. Darius discovers Isis wasn't as truthful as he'd thought - when they first hooked up , as he finds out Isis' future plans. Meanwhile Analia is ready to give up on the love she has for Darius and move on. Another rising singer, Taye Mitchell, has caught Analia's attention. Their friends, Marcus and Siedah try to help Darius realize that the person who he had been looking for has been right beside him the entire time. Will Darius be able to finally see the love Analia has for him? Will Analia wait around long enough for Darius to catch on? Or is this just a lose-lose situation? NOTE: While this is a Stand-Alone story, it does feature a story within a story. If you want to follow the story of Marcus and Siedah, Please Read: THAT'S WHY I LOVE YOU & LIKE I WANT YOU & SWEET HOLY HONEY.

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