They were bonded by hardship, but destined for love.
Yuna's childhood innocence is shattered when her family's neglect turns into unimaginable cruelty. Her once bright spirit dimmed, she finds solace only in her neighbor Nick, her best friend since childhood.
Nick has always felt an innate need to protect Yuna, who suffers torment at home while he lives a comfortable life just next door. Their friendship slowly blossoms into mature affection as Nick comes to realize Yuna means more to him than anyone else in the world.
But when the danger in Yuna's home escalates, their lives are changed forever by a devastating act of violence. Nick risks everything to rescue Yuna from darkness, promising to shelter her when her own family callously abandons her.
Still bearing scars visible and unseen, Yuna struggles to heal, clinging to Nick as her only light in a world turned grim. Their devotion to one another is tested by fresh hurts and trials.
Through it all, the love between them only grows stronger, like two trees with roots irreversibly intertwined. Their unbreakable bond stands ready to overcome any obstacle, leading them through torment into trust, and beyond friendship into a lifelong romance neither expected but both desperately need.
Can Nick's unconditional love heal Yuna's wounds and show her a future filled with hope? Will the hurts of their past be redeemed by a fateful love written in the stars?
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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