Clairene Valmont, a woman who once enjoyed laughter and warmth, now finds herself treated with cold indifference by her husband, Valerian Lancaster. Despite the shift in her relationship, Clairene holds onto hope and cherishes the memories of happier times. She believes that if she loved him enough and was patient, he might return to the man she once knew. Despite friends' and familys' advice to leave, She remains steadfast in her love for him, believing that every marriage has its ups and downs. She wonders if her hope is in vain, if love alone could ever bring him back. Despite the shadows growing longer each day, Clairene's love for Valerian remains strong, proving that love can bring people together.
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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