From Homecoming to Forever: Camille and LaMont

by Nina High

Camille Harmon came to Alniqa University ready to prove herself. Freshman year means freedom, independence, and finally stepping out of her brother’s shadow. The last thing she needs is his best friend trailing her every move just because he was told to “look out for her.”



LaMont Carter may be two years older, but he’s no babysitter. Still, he can’t seem to stay away from Camille—her quick comebacks, her determination, the way she’s blossoming on campus. From late-night study sessions to Homecoming traditions, their paths keep crossing…and the lines keep blurring.



When a kiss at the football game changes everything, Camille knows she’s not the little girl LaMont once teased. She’s grown, she knows what she wants, and she’s ready to claim it—even if it means challenging her brother, campus gossip, and every rule about who she’s “supposed” to be with.

From Homecoming to Forever is a warm, flirty HBCU romance about finding your voice, taking your shot, and falling for the one who was right there all along.

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2025

Reviews

[Hloni Dlamini · Rating 4 out of 5]

so cute...

[EricaLenise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute little read. It really captures that early crush stage when you’ve known somebody forever but now the timing is finally right. Camille being the little sister of LaMont’s best friend made the dynamic extra fun, because the tension has clearly been there, just unspoken.

I loved watching them move from familiar to flirty and finally able to admit what’s been sitting right under the surface. Short, sweet, and full of that soft beginning energy.

A really enjoyable read that made me smile the whole time.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing read!

“From Homecoming to Forever: Camille and LaMont” by Nina High was such a refreshing breath of fresh air. I absolutely loved their story. In a world full of books that jump straight into spice, it felt so good to read a romance that brings back the sweetness, the butterflies, and the real process of two young Black college students actually dating and growing together.

Whether you’re a fan of friends-to-lovers, the brother’s-best-friend trope, or just a well-paced love story, this book delivers. Camille and LaMont’s relationship felt intentional and genuine. They communicated, they had real conflict, and—most importantly—they actually resolved it. Nothing felt rushed or forced. It reminded me of how it felt to navigate love in college: messy, hopeful, exciting, and full of possibility.

Reading their journey honestly made me miss my own college days. Nina High captured that era so well—the energy, the self-discovery, the way love hits a little harder when you’re young and still figuring out life. Camille and LaMont truly felt like a couple you can root for from beginning to end.

A beautiful, heartfelt read. I loved every second.

[Diane Rembert · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s Camille Harmon’s freshman year at Alniqa University, and she’s enjoying her independence as she prepares for Homecoming weekend. Then, her older brother’s best friend keeps popping up wherever she’s at. What started as puppy love, turns into a ruined assignment, which later turned into so much more.

This novella was cute and engaging. Anyone who has been to college can relate to campus activities, and acclimating into college life.

This is another one by @authorninahigh that I will highly recommend.

[NubianJoí · Rating 5 out of 5]

Young Love

Thank you Ms. High 💐‼️ Finally, a book that celebrates the innocence of young love & their HBCU cultural experiences without the influence social & or peer pressure🤩‼️”From Homecoming to Forever: Camille & LaMont” was a great read I could recommend to young adults I mentor.

[Gemini · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wholesome

This was a very quick and easy read. Camille had a crush on her brother’s best friend. That’s a trope that I enjoy. It was sweet that LaMont wanted to take his time and court her. They both were hesitant to express their true feelings. I was glad when they finally talked things out.

[Shanae · Rating 3 out of 5]

From Homecoming to Forever: Camille and LaMont is a very cute and cozy romance story with a semi-forbidden love trope. Nina High is a good storyteller and this one kept me engaged from beginning to end. I definitely recommend this one for a palette cleanser or if you just enjoy short stories.

Content warnings:
Minor: Cursing

[Brisace · Rating 4 out of 5]

From Homecoming to Forever: Camille and LaMont is such a cute, short read. Their chemistry felt natural, growing from playful teasing to something undeniably real. Nina High perfectly captured that HBCU energy the homecoming excitement, the late-night talks, the warmth of young love finding its footing. It’s soft, flirty, and full of heart. A quick read that left me grinning and wishing for just a few more chapters.

[Cindy LouWhooo · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute for YA!

I loved this small short of a love story! Very straight to the point, no angst, and a good palate cleanser. No spice no passion scene but with Nina, you don’t need it. Loved me some Lamont ❤️

[BeLinda P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crush Times Two

Camille and Lamont grew up together. Being her brother’s best friend, Lamont had feelings from his a distance. Opportunity knocked for them to get to know each other. Nice cute story of feelings blossoming.

[Pia · Rating 4 out of 5]

cuteeeee

😭 i need moreeeeeeee. Very cute read. I love that the misunderstanding didn’t last the entire book. I need to know her brother’s response lol

[Treasure Malian · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute

I’ll never skip a Nina High book. I know it’s gonna give me all the cute and fluffy feels. Camille and LaMont didn’t disappoint. 🫶🏽

[_dulcekk · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok, I like you.

Camille and LaMont were cute. Both timid in owning how they felt about each other. I wonder what happens next.

[LaDonna B · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Feels🥰

This was a really cute read. One of my favorite story lines. I hope you decide to do more with them.

[Kaylynne J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a quick short read. I loved tagging along for the story of Lamont and Camille. Such a sweet wholesome read

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sweet

This story was so sweet I especially liked how they are taking slow and getting to know one another as young adults.

[Cheonica Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novella was such a cute, feel good read. Nothing wild or dramatic just a college romance blooming between two childhood friends who finally lean in to their feelings. Camille stepping into her own and LaMont acknowledging her growth, her confidence and her spark… it was the perfect little smile inducing story. A quick read that makes you go “awww” more than once.

[Rhina M. Finley · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Adorable Short!

I enjoyed this read! From Homecoming to Forever is the cutest and sweet beginning to an evolving love story! I loved how the misunderstanding was addressed!

[Alicarene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Homecoming

This was a good and wholesome story! It reminded me of my college days! It’s nice to rediscover someone too!

[Denise Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not enough

I was thinking that this was an entire story not just a short. I am so mad that this story didn’t continue.

[Robyn Fletcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

more of a YA book, forbidden love great for teen.

[Danielle Holmes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 1 of 5 novellas: Homecoming to Forever series

Homecoming has a way of bringing people together. This story brings childhood friends and neighbors Camille & LaMont together. Camila a freshman at AU where LaMont’s a junior.

Both share a secret neither of them have confessed to each other. Since it’s Camille’s first homecoming as a student LaMont wants to make it a memorable one. After a week of hanging out and having fun, feels start to emerge and truths start to be revealed.

Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Secret crush
College sweetheart
HBCU homecoming