Before We Say Forever

When love finds you at the wrong time, do you fight for it or walk away?Diamond Sims thought she had it all figured out a stable marriage, financial security, and a daughter she'd do anything to protect. But beneath the surface, her marriage to Don is crumbling, leaving her feeling more alone than ever. One fateful night at Read Between the Grind, a chance encounter with Tre changes everything. Their connection is instant and undeniable. When they meet again at a Juneteenth celebration through her new friend Nessa, the sparks that flew between them refuse to be ignored. What starts as an unexpected friendship slowly blossoms into something deeper a love that threatens to turn both their worlds upside down. But Tre carries his own baggage. Still grieving his first love Tiffany and bound by obligation to Camille the woman who helped him through his darkest hours after Tiffany's overdose he's trapped in a relationship that's slowly suffocating his dreams of becoming a music producer. While Diamond's natural maternal warmth fills the void in his heart, Camille struggles to connect with his daughter, creating a household built on duty rather than love. But the more they hang out as friends, the harder it becomes to deny what's happening. Before long, they can't keep the truth from spilling out into each of their realities. As their worlds begin to collide and secrets unravel, Diamond and Tre must confront the obstacles standing in the way of their happiness. With betrayal lurking at every turn and past mistakes threatening to tear them apart, can they find the courage to fight for what they want each other and build a future they both long for?A powerful story of second chances, complicated love, and the courage it takes to choose happiness over security. Perfect for readers who love contemporary romance, African American fiction, women's fiction, and stories about finding love when you least expect it.