Adrian Hawthorne, a single and socially distant CEO, seeks the assistance of his reliable assistant, Cassandra, to find him a date. However, a mix-up occurs, and Emily, a candidate for the assistant position, is mistaken for his date. Unaware of the misunderstanding, Adrian is enchanted by Emily's beauty and engages in conversation while she treats it as a formal interview.
As their evening progresses, Adrian and Emily feel a growing connection. But when the mix-up is revealed, they must navigate their professional boundaries while harboring secret feelings for each other. With a no-dating policy in their company, they embark on a year-long journey, cherishing their hidden affection and waiting for the opportunity to openly express their love.
This light novel explores the complexities of unrequited emotions and the delicate dance of a hidden romance, as Adrian and Emily traverse the challenges of their roles, savoring every stolen glance and heartfelt moment. It is a story of patience, sacrifice, and the power of an unspoken connection that blossoms against all odds.
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]
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