
After the Glass
JeVona N. Maniex(Author)
Grace & Grit Books (Publisher)
Published on 11. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
979-8-3492-7487-9 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-3492-7487-9 (9798349274879)
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JeVona Maniex, PhD is a writer and human resources executive whose work explores identity, professionalism, and belonging. After the Glass is her debut novel. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. Visit JeVonaManiex.com.