A review by alexandriavwilliams
Running Massen: A small town brother's best friend sports romance. by Fidda Kabir

5.0

If you love forbidden romance, slow burns, and a whirlwind of emotions, Running Massen will have you sprinting straight into your feels!

This book serves up all the tropes you didn’t know you needed:
✨ Brother’s best friend? Check. ✨ Grumpy-but-obsessed coach? Double check. ✨ Age gap, small-town drama, and an underdog heroine? Oh, you better believe it!

Massen Miller isn’t just running laps; she’s running straight into her power, and boy, does it hit hard. Dubbed “Running Massen” because she’s always felt like a quitter, this small-town girl’s journey is as heart-wrenching as it is empowering. Years of bullying (from peers and her own family—seriously, her dad deserves a timeout) have left her doubting her worth.

But Elijah? Oh, Elijah is the guy. Her brother’s best friend, her coach, and low-key her #1 fan. His grumpy exterior hides a heart full of love for the girl he calls his "angel." 🖤

The slow-burn between these two? Torturous. 
Forbidden? Absolutely.
Worth it? A thousand times yes. 

From secret glances to stolen moments, their chemistry is off-the-charts. But just when you think things are heading for a happy ending, BAM—an ending so jaw-dropping you’ll want to throw your running shoes across the room. Seriously, what just happened?! I need book two like Massen needs a win.

Massen’s growth throughout the story is everything. Watching her rise above the toxicity, find her strength, and lean on her ride-or-die friends was chef’s kiss. And don’t get me started on Elijah—his protective streak, the mystery notes, and the tension between them are perfection.

This book is a rollercoaster of angst, love, and small-town chaos that will leave you breathless.
Grab it for:
🔥Forbidden love 🔥Coach vibes 🔥Slow burn 🔥Mystery notes 🔥Emotional growth 🔥A cliffhanger that’ll destroy you

I’m still reeling, still rooting for Massen, and still waiting for book two like my life depends on it. Fidda Kabir, you owe me a sequel, stat!🏃‍♀️💔✨