Rayne Noelle Sterling, a 24 year old famous author, has taken a break from her busy and chaotic life and has resided at her old family lake house in Brookside, hoping to find inspiration for her new book amidst the serenity of the quiet, small town. There, she reminisces about her late grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, a beloved and renowned author with whom she shared a special bond; going through the journey of the past and resurfacing memories filled with joy and laughter, as well as guilt and regret. Rayne's stay in Brookside becomes an unexpected journey when she discovers a box of Marjorie's old belongings in her best friend Violet Rosewood's family antique shop. As Rayne delves into her grandmother's keepsakes, she stumbles upon mysterious notes. Uncovering each clue, she is taken on a hunt around Brookside finding new riddles, and sometimes vague notes, each one helping her put together the pieces of this puzzle. As she puts together more and more pieces, she starts to believe that Marjorie's death might not have been what it seemed. Getting more and more leads, with the help of her friends, Rayne travels between past and present to uncover the truth, finding love and unraveling family secrets along the way.
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]]