Dive into a tale of second chances and unbreakable determination in this captivating sweet romance. Naomi's college days were filled with starry-eyed glances at her childhood crush, while Arik stood by as her steadfast confidant. Yet, a series of choices tore them apart, scattering their once-promising connection.

Now, years have passed, and Naomi's resolute spirit remains unshaken. Despite daunting challenges and a high-stakes ultimatum, she stands firm, committed to her Sports Physical Therapy dreams. Even the reappearance of an old frenemy with a tempting partnership offer won't sway her.

As buried feelings surge to the surface, fueled by a bitter challenge, Arik and Naomi embark on a journey to reshape their story - one that was once marred by missed opportunities. Can they defy the odds and rewrite their narrative, or will the hurdles of the past and present prove insurmountable?

Main Tropes

• Small Town
• Collegiate Love Triangle / Unrequited Love
• Friends to Frenemies to Lovers
• Workplace Romance / Forbidden Love
• It's always been her

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A Clean, Sweet Romance with a dash of heat, grit and intrigue. Each book in the Fated Beginnings series is written to be readable as a standalone.

This is a love story featuring an Unrequited Love / Friends-to-Lovers Slow Burn Romance, Small Town dynamics, a Guaranteed HEA and multi-racial couple (ambw asian man black woman). Includes discussions of faith by main characters who are Christian or are struggling with faith in Christ.

Please Read:

• There are no sex scenes.
• This story is a bit spicier than general Clean & Wholesome.
• Content references purposeful instances of strong language.