Chantel Johnson has plans for her future. College, independence, and a life that's hers. Then she meets Marcus Williams. He's everything she didn't know she needed: charismatic, protective, and magnetic. The kind of first love that feels all-consuming. The kind you never forget.

But love that burns hot can also be dangerous.

Just after graduation, Chantel discovers she's pregnant, and everything changes. What first feels like destiny slowly reveals itself as control. Marcus becomes increasingly possessive. His protection turns into restriction, and his jealousy becomes interrogation. The tenderness that once made her feel chosen begins to feel suffocating.

As the lines between love and control blur, Chantel finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about relationships, loyalty, and her own worth. With a baby on the way and her future hanging in the balance, she must decide how much of herself she is willing to sacrifice for the person she loves.

Love After the Bruises Part I: The Beginning is a deeply personal and emotional story about first love, blurred lines, and the quiet moments when everything begins to shift. It is a story of hope, heartbreak, and the choices that can change the course of a life forever.

About the Author

E.J. Kimbrough is a debut author who writes emotionally driven stories that explore love, growth, and the choices that shape who we become. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she now lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with her husband, their six children, and two dogs. Her work is rooted in real-life emotion and honest storytelling, whether she's writing contemporary fiction, romance, or stepping into darker and paranormal spaces. No matter the genre, her stories focus on relationships, transformation, and the moments that leave a lasting impact. When she's not writing, E.J. enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, reading, and unwinding with a good video game.

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