Before the Break
Samantha Jones
Before the success.
Before the heartbreak.
Before she chose herself.
Simone Carter is building something powerful—by day, she navigates corporate boardrooms; by night, she pours her dreams into SoulGlow, a beauty brand born from grit, faith, and quiet determination.
Her marriage to Malik looks solid from the outside. Familiar. Comfortable. But as Simone’s ambition begins to glow brighter, the cracks in their foundation become impossible to ignore. Support turns into skepticism. Love into competition. And the more Simone steps into her purpose, the more alone she feels beside the man who promised to stand with her.
As SoulGlow gains momentum, Simone is forced to confront hard truths about love, loyalty, and what it costs to shrink yourself for someone else’s comfort. Choosing her dream may mean risking everything she thought she wanted.
Before the Break is a sensual, emotionally layered contemporary Black romance about ambition, marriage, and the quiet courage it takes to walk away before everything shatters.
Perfect for readers who love:
Strong, self-made Black women
Emotional, character-driven romance
Stories about growth, healing, and second chances
Love that challenges you to become more—not less
This prequel to After the Break begins the SoulGlow series and sets the stage for a story that continues long after the final page.
