Before Five: The Prequel ☆ Kate Martin
Everyone knows the headline-Paige Bueckers and Jenna Midow, an iconic love story for the ages-but no one dares to wonder what came before the spark, when the present is so undeniably perfect. Yet, behind the glitz of every snapshot and the endless headlines, there lies a past marked by secrets, sacrifice, and a fierce ambition to rise above.
But before there was Five- there was twenty.
As freshman Jenna Midow steps into the roaring arena of college basketball, a new chapter of her life is about to unfold. The stage is set. The stakes are higher than ever. But to truly understand her journey, one must first look to the shadows-where her path collided with the relentless determination of Kate Martin and the unforgiving intensity of the Iowa Hawkeyes. In the face of pressure, rivalry, and the ghosts of a love lost, Jenna must confront her deepest fears and greatest desires. Will she rise to the challenge, or will the weight of history pull her under?
