Crossed Paths
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Last published Wed, Dec 25, 2024
An Urban College Romance Novel
Darrell, a smooth-talking, ambitious freshman from Harlem, arrives at Morehouse College ready to chase his dream of becoming a lawyer. Nevaeh, a fiercely determined and no-nonsense pre-med student from Albany, Georgia, steps onto Spelman's campus with her sights set on becoming a surgeon. Both are laser-focused on their futures, but life has a way of intertwining stories in the most unexpected ways.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Atlanta's HBCU culture, Crossed Paths follows Darrell and Nevaeh as they navigate the challenges of college life-intense academic pressures, fraternity and sorority events, wild parties, and the highs and lows of young love. Despite their differences and past heartbreaks, they find themselves drawn together again and again.
But when misunderstandings, distance, and personal insecurities threaten to tear them apart, they must decide if love is worth fighting for. With vivid depictions of Black excellence, community, and culture, Crossed Paths is a heartfelt journey of ambition, growth, and the undeniable pull of destiny.
This is a story about finding yourself while finding someone who sees the real you. Will Darrell and Nevaeh's paths merge for good, or will life lead them in separate directions?
Perfect for fans of college romance, coming-of-age tales, and unapologetic Black love.
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