Sam is a poet without a muse. His life has been devoid of inspiration for a long time, and he is aching to make something. Even though he has his two best friends, Ramona and Benny, it feels to him like his life has lost its color. With an inept ability to tell what others are thinking, Same often finds himself overthinking other people's emotions. He is also very, very gay, and so far in the closet, he's well acquainted with Mr. Tumnus.
When Sam meets Alex, his whole world is turned upside down. The pixie-like boy is constantly invading Sam's mind, which doesn't help the young space cadet. This new distraction plus the reappearance of a strange, small bird will ensure that Sam's year is far from dull.
With school, mental health, and family trouble piling up, Sam already has a lot on his plate.
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Nocturnes will feature a cast of LGBT and diverse characters and will deal with themes of mental health, coming out, finding direction in life, familial drama, and learning to love oneself.
As Dallas and Drayton navigate life in the spotlight, Spencer is navigating intense feelings for Nathan - her best friend's brother.
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Dallas and Drayton are planning their wedding, talking babies and learning how to navigate life in LA now that Drayton is a hotshot football player in the big leagues. Meanwhile, Spencer and Nathan are back at home in Colorado, coming to terms with their feelings for one another and learning how to co-parent with Grayson, the father of Spencer's daughter. Will the realities of adult life strengthen them - or will their relationships break?
[Sequel to The QB Bad Boy and Me]
[[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]