She came to Los Angeles to build a brand.
He came to prove he belongs in the NBA.
Neither of them expected a dog, a disaster, and one hallway to change everything.
Nicole Farrarah is trying very hard not to become another rich girl failure story. Between her collapsing skincare company, influencer burnout, and a rescue dog with zero boundaries, her life is one viral meltdown away from chaos.
Dominic Neelson has exactly one goal: survive his trade to the Los Angeles Comets and prove he deserves his place on the court. New city. New team. No distractions.
Then Nicole’s dog pees on his basketball shoes.
Now the grumpy Southern athlete and the sunshine disaster next door are stuck sharing awkward elevator rides, accidental late-night conversations, and a chemistry neither of them knows how to handle.
In a city obsessed with image, fame, and reinvention, Dominic and Nicole are about to discover that sometimes the messiest stories become the ones worth keeping.
Main Character Energy is a funny, flirty, emotionally addictive sports romcom packed with slow-burn tension, chaotic charm, found-family vibes, and two people learning that maybe they don’t have to earn love to deserve it.
TRACEY STUBBS writes modern romance filled with witty banter, emotionally layered characters, and chaotic love stories that feel equal parts cinematic and painfully real. Her books blend humor, heart, and contemporary relationship dynamics with the kind of chemistry that keeps readers turning pages long after midnight.
Known for crafting lovable “hot mess” heroines, emotionally guarded heroes, and addictive slow-burn tension, Tracey’s stories explore ambition, vulnerability, healing, and the beautiful unpredictability of falling in love.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably obsessing over romcoms, iced coffee, basketball highlights, and fictional men who desperately need therapy.