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After the Glass
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 20 2026
Pages: 510
Weight: 1.49
Height: 1.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Teion Pearson built her life like a fortress: airtight, precise, and high-achieving. As a rising HR executive, she knows Black women don't get to experiment; they get evaluated. Her composure is her armor, and her meticulously organized life is her defense against a world waiting for her to slip.
Then she runs into Michael Romano, a charmingly chaotic single father who works in construction. He carries a half-eaten tamale and a five-o'clock shadow; his parenting style involves duct tape and messy optimism. An accidental touch at a children's event ignites an immediate, unforgettable connection-forcing Teion to consider a terrifying question: Is authenticity worth the risk?
Michael is the right kind of trouble, but their romance comes with a steep price.
When their connection lands on the corporate intranet, Teion faces a harsh professional reckoning from her boss, who demands she manage her visibility. Meanwhile, Michael finds himself staring down his ex-wife's lawyer, who views their messy happiness as evidence of his instability in a looming custody battle.
Suddenly, their dates are a public liability. Their choice is clear: Shrink back into their safe, separate lives, or fight for a love that costs them everything.
To be together, Teion and Michael must confront the ultimate truth: The real cost of a multicultural and modern romance isn't compromise. It's choosing to stand in plain sight, even when the world is grading your every move.
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