Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vivian Award (Best Romance Novel) | 2019 | Winner |
About This Book
A gifted basketball prospect drafted to the NBA falls for an intern who witnesses something she shouldn't—and despite forces determined to keep them apart, their connection proves impossible to deny.
About the Author
Kennedy Ryan is an American romance author and the first Black author to win the RITA Award for Best Long Contemporary Romance, which she won for Long Shot (2019). She is known for contemporary romance novels featuring sports heroes and strong-willed heroines, often with significant social and cultural depth. Ryan is also an advocate for autism awareness; her son has autism and she writes and speaks publicly about raising an autistic child. Read more →
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