Inevitable by Mica Rae

For Lily Gates, her path is simple: study hard, keep her mother happy, and escape Redville so her life can really begin. The only problem: when she discovers the truth about her family, staying the course becomes even harder.

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. She’s too young. He’s too black. 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 struggle to navigate their new realities, will they miss their chance at love?