The Distance Between Us

The Distance Between UsMonica Carter thought her life was over when her husband of twenty-five years left her for a younger woman. At fifty-two, the respected physical therapist is struggling to heal from heartbreak and rediscover who she is beyond the life she lost.Justin Hale, a thirty-six-year-old semi-professional basketball player, has always relied on his strength and determination—until a devastating ACL injury forces him into recovery and into Monica's care.What begins as a professional relationship soon becomes something neither of them expected. As friendship deepens into attraction, Monica and Justin must navigate their age difference, their fears, and the scars of their pasts. Together, they discover that love doesn't always arrive when you're looking for it—it often finds you when you need it most.A heartfelt story of healing, second chances, and the courage to love again, The Distance Between Us reminds us that some distances aren't meant to keep us apart—they're meant to bring us together. Read more