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HALF COURT SHOT: A SAPPHIC SPORTS ROMANCE (Off the Court)

Kimani Mae
4.7 / 5.0
Published: 2026 ISBN: 9798994238127

Description

Maya Vance was the golden girl of professional basketball until a career-ending injury and a fractured heart sent her fleeing from the spotlight. Years later, she is forced back into the high-stakes world of the WNBA, not as a star, but as the daughter of a team owner desperate to save his struggling franchise. The only person standing between the team and total collapse is the very woman Maya abandoned without a word back in their collegiate days. Elena Rossi has spent years honing her tactical brilliance to become the coach Maya never expected her to be. Now, they must navigate a tense professional partnership while the ghosts of their shared past linger in every locker room and practice session. The chemistry that once fueled their innocent girl crush has matured into a complex, simmering attraction that threatens to distract them from the championship within reach. This second-chance romance blends the adrenaline of the court with a deeply emotional journey of forgiveness and growth. With a perfect balance of sharp wit, undeniable tension, and a hard-won happily ever after, this story proves that sometimes the most difficult shots are the ones worth taking. Discover a fresh, heartwarming take on love found right where you least expect it.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Ariee
February 18, 2026

This One Gave Me Happy Tears

Half Court Shot by Kimani Mae was such a joy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. It had the perfect balance of humor and heart — I found myself laughing out loud in some moments and tearing up (happy tears!) by the end. What really stood out to me was the character development. Daniela’s growth throughout the story felt authentic and satisfying. Watching her come into herself was beautiful. Perry’s development was just as strong, and I loved seeing how both of them evolved individually and together. The writing was engaging, warm, and easy to fall into. This is absolutely a must-read for me. I’m officially invested and now I need more from Kimani Mae!
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Vivielle Montes
May 18, 2026

All Hail Second Chance Slow Burns

Warning: Spoilers Ahead I really enjoyed it! It combined my favorite tropes: second chance, fake dating, sports and some good angst with a happy ending. I love when characters yearn for a bit and they reach a moment when they just HAVE to let go and give in to what they’re feeling. ALL HAIL SLOW BURNS! I felt terrible about how much Perry’s relationship with her mom affected her everyday life. To have her mom be the type of person that you tremble and sweat when you see them reach out, I felt so bad for her. As little as I know about OCD, I appreciated the representation and the portrayal of the many different ways OCD can manifest in a person. Danny was just a flirt, still pining after her high school crush and the one that got away. I appreciated that the expectation placed on more masc presenting women in relationships with more femme presenting women was spoken about within the story. I might have developed a crush on Daniela, sue me. I loved the interactions we got to see with the team. I hope to read the stories of some of the other players and I would adore to read Rashida and Allison’s story. Thank you to Kimani Mae for providing me with an eARC.
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Amazon Customer
February 19, 2026

Another Different Take On Love and 🏀

Imagine this, the innocent girl crush you left behind with no explanation ends up being the potential saving grace for your father’s struggling WNBA team? What could possibly go wrong?! Half Court Shot was beautifully written and a testament to love always finding a way. I enjoyed it from start to finish. I’d be so interested in hearing more of Danny and Perrys story or even the stories of other teammates! With all the new eyes on women’s basketball, love stories like these are needed.