Running Its Course

by Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Josh is an overachiever whose only competition is Erin, his coach's daughter. Erin is striving to win at all costs until she finds out that she might have feelings for Josh, and Jane, Erin's best friend, is struggling with her identity and balance of friends and family. In a twisted, true to life story, these characters find out more about themselves, each other, and their beliefs.

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First published December 28, 2015

About the author

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. With a talent for weaving emotion, suspense, and authenticity into every story, Nicole has built a loyal readership drawn to her richly developed characters and relatable themes. Her work reflects a deep understanding of human connection, identity, and resilience, often exploring the complexities of relationships in high-stakes settings.

Nicole holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with a focus on marketing, a background that not only informs her strategic approach to publishing but also brings a thoughtful precision to her storytelling. She began writing at a young age, inspired by a book she found in her local library written by a fellow eight-year-old. That early moment of discovery sparked a lifelong passion that has guided her creative journey ever since.

When she’s not writing, Nicole enjoys cooking new recipes, exploring new places through travel, and spending quality time with her family. Her stories are rooted in experience and imagination, making her voice both grounded and uniquely engaging. Whether penning a slow-burning romance or a thrilling mystery, Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue invites readers into worlds where love and intrigue go hand in hand.

Reviews

[Amanda Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story, it was sweet
I liked Josh, Erin and Jane. They all have unique personalities and difficulties to overcome. I really like Jane's struggles with her identity, it's relatable. This is my favourite book by this author so far.

This is my second book with Dori O'Dea as a narrator. I enjoyed her performance much more in this one than the other, she brought more emotion to this one.
The audio production needs some editing. Some full chunks were repeated - ex. the beginning of chapter 3 where we meet Jane shows up at the end of chapter 2, so we hear the same thing word for word right after each other.

[JT · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would definitely have benefited from this story when I was young. This story gives a young person of any orientation the validation that exploring their sexuality is okay. It isn't always simple but it is possible to be who we are meant to be. I found the spiritual and religious aspects of this story well done too. Truly where was this book in 1969? Thank you Nicole Higgingbotham-Hogue for providing in particular a young adult novel that is like a road map of options, roadblocks and friendship.

[Mandy Sawyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a very real storyline that is quite emotional and may trigger some. It is unfortunately a more and more commonly issue. Excellent narration from Dori.
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