"I knew it had to be you when I realized I loved all the little things about you."
_____
Carolina Ferrera and Aiden Castillo used to be the best of friends, but of course that was before puberty hit. While they see each other often, being next-door neighbors, Lina finds Aiden's arrogant and rude behavior too much to stand. Aiden, on the other hand, thinks Lina is too up-tight and preoccupied with the future.
They run with their own crowd, acting as if their childhood memories were simply a fabrication of their imaginations. However, after Aiden gets into a fight with another student, they wind up spending much more time together than planned. Lina and Aiden are forced to confront their past mistakes, developing an undeniable connection in the meanwhile.
As Dallas and Drayton navigate life in the spotlight, Spencer is navigating intense feelings for Nathan - her best friend's brother.
*****
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]]