The Rising Series by Fidda Kabir

Previously published as "Running Massen" by Fidda Kabir. What happens when you fall in love with your brother’s best friend who also happens to be your coach? Yes! Forbidden at its best. Running Massen was everybody’s label for her, but no one knew that she would soon rise to become an unstoppable force! Growing up in a small town, Massen had been told her entire life that she wasn’t good enough, that she was a loser, and that she always gave up on everything... morePreviously published as "Running Massen" by Fidda Kabir. What happens when you fall in love with your brother’s best friend who also happens to be your coach? Yes! Forbidden at its best. Running Massen was everybody’s label for her, but no one knew that she would soon rise to become an unstoppable force! Growing up in a small town, Massen had been told her entire life that she wasn’t good enough, that she was a loser, and that she always gave up on everything. But one person always believed in her, the grumpy and moody Elijah. Little did Massen know that she would soon discover her hidden talent - Running. With Elijah as her coach, Massen found the courage to prove everyone wrong. But the closer she got to her dream, she realized that she was slowly falling in love with Elijah, the forbidden heart-stealer coach. But forbidden love was only one of the obstacles she must overcome. All she wants is to win at life and to win at love. But she needs to give up one for the other. Or will she lose both? Find out in this electrifying romance that will leave you breathless. Author’s It is a story about how Massen fights her way to her dreams when everyone is ready to pull her down. And it is indeed a romance novel where the hero is obsessed with the heroine. less

June,. I've loved Marcus Miller for as long as I can remember-. My best friend's older brother. Grumpy, emotionally unavailable, and quite possibly the most devastatingly handsome man alive. The problem? I don't think he even noticed I existed. And when he finally did¿. I'm pretty sure he fell in hate with me. He flinched when I got too close. He scowled when I smiled. But I saw it-the way his eyes darkened when I laughed. He could deny it all he wanted, but I wasn't the only one falling... moreJune,. I've loved Marcus Miller for as long as I can remember-. My best friend's older brother. Grumpy, emotionally unavailable, and quite possibly the most devastatingly handsome man alive. The problem? I don't think he even noticed I existed. And when he finally did¿. I'm pretty sure he fell in hate with me. He flinched when I got too close. He scowled when I smiled. But I saw it-the way his eyes darkened when I laughed. He could deny it all he wanted, but I wasn't the only one falling. MARCUS. To the world, I was the perfect man-. Powerful. Wealthy. Desired. Untouchable. But I was a man made of scars. Touch repulsed me. Emotion unnerved me. I'd built walls no one could break-until her. One touch from her, and everything shattered. She made me feel alive. That terrified me. I didn't want to need her. I didn't want to crave her. But I did. And I hated it. I hated the way she slipped under my skin. I hated the way she made me want things I couldn't afford to feel. Most of all, I hated that I didn't hate her at all. Because once you've touched heaven, it's impossible to pretend you're fine in hell. less