Unwritten Paths Too Glorious

In a world where appearances whisper power and wealth often silences truth, Unwritten Paths Too Glorious journeys deep into the secret corners of privilege, love, and emotional reckoning.Simone Delaney is a poised, polished, and fiercely private woman in her late forties, known for her custom wardrobes, and a townhouse in DC that echoes her Etsy-meets-Nikki Chu aesthetic. Simone is a mystery—and a magnet. Men orbit her, drawn by her unapologetic sense of self, her fiery cooking, and her emotional grace. Julian, a younger, warm-hearted man with intelligence and depth far beyond his years, enters her life at an unlikely moment. Their connection is slow-burning, unexpected, and complicated by age, status, and the ghosts of their pasts. While Simone keeps her walls high, Julian sees the soul beneath the structure, and he begins gently but persistently chipping away.But nothing in their path is simple. Women in power making dangerous moves behind closed doors. Friends who stage emotional interventions. Government secrets. And a seductive, high-powered woman known only as “The Firewall” pulling strings that could upend everything Simone and Julian are building.Set against a backdrop of private dinner parties, whirlwind community events, wedding banquets, soft glances, and tension-filled silences, Unwritten Paths Too Glorious explores what it means to love when everything—from class to culture, age to ancestry—is designed to keep people apart.As their hearts entwine, so do their battles. Simone must decide if she can rewrite the rules she’s lived by, while Julian must stand against forces that seek to break him—forces disguised in designer heels, expensive perfume, and political power.Funny, emotional, romantic, and deeply human, Unwritten Paths Too Glorious is for readers who love rich characters, slow-burning romance, and stories where faith, loyalty, and legacy matter. It’s a modern love letter to Black excellence, hidden royalty, and the glorious chaos of choosing love anyway. A novel of quiet storms and love that refuses to apologize.Simone lives a life carved from elegance and discipline. She is stunning, sophisticated, and nearly impossible to read—except through her artfully curated world. From her handmade African-inspired dresses to the scent of Jollof rice drifting from her townhouse kitchen, everything about Simone suggests order, purpose, and power. But beneath her composed surface lies a woman who has turned down diamonds, estates, and billionaires, walked away from power and privilege. Until Julian.Julian is not like the others. He doesn’t chase, he listens. He doesn’t push, he protects. And when he enters her life—quietly, persistently—he brings laughter, warmth, and the kind of intimacy that doesn’t demand a body, but seeks a soul.Their connection sparks in quiet corners: over spilled tea and long drives, under chandeliers at wedding banquets, and in whispered conversations that bloom in moonlight. But nothing about their love is simple. Simone’s friends think she’s losing herself. The women Julian once admired now wield too much power and want too much from him. And in the shadows stands “The Firewall”—a powerful, calculating woman who understands how government, ambition, and manipulation dance behind closed doors. She’s used to winning. And she’s set her sights on them.As alliances unravel and truths rise to the surface, Simone and Julian must fight not just for love—but for legacy, faith, and the unseen world pulling at their feet.Unwritten Paths Too Glorious is a sweeping, romantic journey through modern Black excellence, forbidden love, and the sacred space between devotion and desire, this is a novel for those who know that love—true love—writes its own path.