COULD BE

What if the life you were meant to live has been waiting for just one better question?

Harley has done everything she was told to do.

She studied hard. Landed the sensible job. Followed the practical path. Yet beneath the routine, something refuses to stay quiet. A single chance encounter with a mysterious woman named Ellen changes everything.

Over coffee, walks along the beach, and conversations that seem to arrive exactly when they're needed, Ellen doesn't hand Harley answers-she teaches her how to ask better questions. As Harley slowly finds the courage to trust her own voice, she discovers that becoming isn't about waiting until you're fearless. It's about taking the next step before you feel ready.

Through setbacks, unexpected opportunities, and unforgettable lessons about belief, purpose, resilience, and identity, Harley learns that the greatest stage she'll ever stand on isn't under bright lights-it's the one called her own life.

Could Be is an uplifting novel about the quiet conversations that change us forever, the mentors who help us see ourselves differently, and the extraordinary life waiting on the other side of ordinary decisions.

If you've ever wondered whether you're capable of more than the life you've settled for, this story is your invitation to discover what could be.

Rebecca Jade is a San Diego-based singer/songwriter with two decades in music. She's toured with Sheila E. and Dave Koz and shared the stage with many others, as well as earned multiple San Diego Music Awards for her own work, including Artist and Song of the Year.