INEVITABLE: A Contemporary Sports Romance
by MICA RAE
For Lily Gates, her path is simple: study hard, keep her mother happy, and escape Redville at all costs. The only problem, when she discovers the truth about her family, staying the course becomes harder than she expected.
As the star quarterback, JJ Washington is no stranger to being the center of attention in his small Texas town. But when the color of his skin garners more attention than his Friday night passes he finds he can no longer stand under the weight of the spotlight.
Just as the two neighbors form an unlikely friendship, sparks begin to fly. Their attraction is forbidden. When the pressure becomes too much, JJ makes a choice that stirs up controversy throughout the town causing a domino effect that alters the course of his life forever. Suddenly, Lily finds herself torn between the boy next door and the head football coach who happens to be her father. As Lily and JJ navigate their new realities, will they miss their chance at love?
As the star quarterback, JJ Washington is no stranger to being the center of attention in his small Texas town. But when the color of his skin garners more attention than his Friday night passes he finds he can no longer stand under the weight of the spotlight.
Just as the two neighbors form an unlikely friendship, sparks begin to fly. Their attraction is forbidden. When the pressure becomes too much, JJ makes a choice that stirs up controversy throughout the town causing a domino effect that alters the course of his life forever. Suddenly, Lily finds herself torn between the boy next door and the head football coach who happens to be her father. As Lily and JJ navigate their new realities, will they miss their chance at love?
