Beyond The Arc - Monet Simone

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Discover the work of Monet Simone, a Black woman author writing bold, emotionally layered love stories that explore ambition, vulnerability, passion, and the risk of letting someone in.

Her novel, Beyond the Arc, follows Malik Latimer, a star athlete with MVP trophies, big contracts, and an ice-cold guard around his heart. On the court, he’s untouchable. Off the court, he refuses to let anyone close—not after the betrayal that taught him love is dangerous.

Enter Indira James, a powerhouse in real estate building her empire one flipped neighborhood at a time. She’s worked for everything she has—no shortcuts, no safety nets. Love? That always felt like a liability she couldn’t afford.

When Malik and Indira collide, the chemistry is instant and undeniable. What begins as a spark quickly turns into something deeper—something neither of them planned for. But as career pressure rises and past wounds resurface, both must confront the hardest question of all:
Is love worth the risk, or is staying safe the only way to survive?

📚 Why you’ll love it:
A steamy sports romance with emotional depth, ambition, second chances, and a slow unraveling of two guarded hearts learning to trust each other. Perfect for readers who love high stakes on and off the court.