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.
A talented boy from the roughest part of town earns a scholarship to a prestigious, predominantly white high school, where he's thrust into a world of privilege, pressure, and cultural clashes. Paired with the no-nonsense "boogie" black girl for a school project, he's initially put off by her sharp wit and unapologetic confidence. But as they work together, he discovers there's more to her than meets the eye-her passion for life, fierce independence, and determination to break free from expectations even when her adoptive parents are morbidly controlling and mentally abusive. Over time, their unlikely bond blossoms into an undeniable romance, and with her by his side, he finds the strength to confront the challenges of balancing two worlds, all while striving to fulfill his basketball dreams. But it's not just his game that gets a makeover-his perspective on life, love, and self-worth is completely transformed.