Beyond the Arc: A Starting Lineup Romance

By Monet Simone

When trust is the hardest game to win, love is the ultimate championship.

Malik Latimer is a winner. With MVP trophies, championship rings, and the spotlight as the league's most unstoppable point guard, he has it all. But beneath the fame is a man who wants something real.

In Detroit, a city built on grit and resilience, Indira James has carved out her own path. A driven realtor with no time for fairy tales, she's sworn off love in favor of stability and success. Childhood scars taught her not to trust, and the last thing she needs is a smooth-talking baller testing her defenses.

When their worlds collide, sparks fly-but love means risking everything. And for Malik and Indira, trusting each other might be the hardest game they'll ever play.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJSJCXM5
• ISBN13: 9798218862091
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Sagerock Press
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"