Almost mine
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Last published Thu, Oct 23, 2025
She wasn't supposed to notice her. Not in the rain. Not through the glass. Not like that.
When Amara Carter transfers to UNC Chapel Hill, she only wants distance from the family she left behind and the silence that follows her everywhere. A songwriter with too many secrets, she hides behind lyrics and sketchbooks, hoping no one looks close enough to see the cracks.
But then there's Imani Brooks-basketball star, campus golden girl, the face of UNC. Perfect on paper, polished for the media, but privately tired of being everything for everyone.
Their worlds collide in small glances and unspoken words, in late-night coffee shops and crowded arenas. A slow burn neither of them is ready for, where music meets basketball, and every "almost" moment feels heavier than the last.
Because sometimes the scariest thing isn't falling in love-it's being seen.
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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.
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