Something Real

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Something RealWhen ambition collides with heart, the fallout is never simple.Samorena Maduo is building an empire-one serum, one investor pitch, one sleepless night at a time. Her skincare company is finally gaining traction, and she doesn't have time for distractions. Especially not from exes, family expectations, or childhood crushes who play professional football.But a trip to Manchester-and one unforgettable dinner with football star Luca Bataglia-shakes loose something she thought she'd buried: the longing to be seen, not just admired. To be chosen, without having to convince someone she's worth it.Luca is no stranger to pressure. On the field, he's a leader. Off it, he's unraveling-caught in a relationship that no longer fits, and a life that feels more curated than lived. When he meets Samorena, their connection is immediate, undeniable, and far too complicated.What begins as a shared moment spirals into media scandal, personal reckonings, and a question neither of them can escape: what do you do when what you feel is real, but the timing is all wrong?Told with wit, vulnerability, and razor-sharp dialogue, Something Real is a deeply human story about ambition, identity, and the courage it takes to want more-on your own terms.

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Pages: 360, Paperback, Whitney Galeage