Before the Streetlights Come On

What happens when a summer of first love turns into a lifetime of secrets? In the sweltering heat of a Michigan summer, Corinne and Royal's innocent romance is shattered by a shocking crime, forcing them apart and setting their lives on two dangerously different paths. Years later, Corinne is a successful lawyer and Royal is a powerful figure in the streets. You'll discover how a single, devastating event can forge two separate destinies and explore whether the magnetic pull of their first love is strong enough to overcome the lies, betrayals, and violence that stand between them. Can they find their way back to each other before it's too late?

As a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Ashley Antoinette has captivated millions with her raw, authentic storytelling and has become a dominant voice in urban fiction. Raised in Flint, Michigan, she draws from the resilience and complexities of her own upbringing to craft narratives that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. Her unique perspective, shaped by the very streets she writes about, allows her to explore the poignant truths of youth, loyalty, and survival with unparalleled empathy and power.