If I Was Your Girl

If I Was Your Girl by Ni-Ni Simone

A Bold, Real Urban YA Romance About Love, Motherhood, and Second Chances
A fierce and unforgettable story of a teen mom navigating life, love, and loyalty in the city.

From rising star Ni-Ni Simone, If I Was Your Girl is a fresh and unfiltered coming-of-age story packed with authentic voice, urban swagger, and raw emotional honesty. Perfect for fans of Sister Souljah, Angie Thomas, and Bluford High, this page-turning novel explores what happens when young love meets real-life responsibility.

Seventeen-year-old Toi McKnight has it all: curves like Beyoncé, style that turns heads, and a reputation as one of the hottest girls in the city. But being fine and fly doesn't mean life is easy—especially when you're a teenage mom trying to keep it all together.

Toi’s juggling bills, baby bottles, and broken dreams, with no time for the drama she once lived for. Enter Harlem—a six-foot-two heartthrob who’s got her feeling some type of way. He’s sweet, sexy... and totally off-limits. Not only does Harlem not date girls with kids, but Toi’s been burned before—and she’s promised never to fall in love again.

But feelings don’t follow rules, and the more Toi pushes Harlem away, the harder she falls. With her baby daddy suddenly back in the picture and friends throwing shade, Toi has to figure out how to follow her heart without losing herself—or her future.

🔥 Perfect for fans of urban fiction, street lit, and realistic teen drama
🔥 Explores teen motherhood, first love, friendship, and resilience
🔥 Features a strong Black female lead with real challenges and real dreams

Format: Paperback 
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Urban Romance, Coming-of-Age
Themes: Teen Motherhood, Second Chances, Love and Loyalty, Inner Strength
Audience: Teen readers, urban fiction fans, and anyone who loves real stories with attitude and heart