In the vast expanse of space, aboard a colossal starship, one crew members is tasked with a lonely and unenviable duty. While the passengers remain in a frozen state to ensure their longevity and the success of the mission, one crew member must always stay awake to monitor the ship's robotic programming-a duty that causes them to age faster than their slumbering companions.
The solitude is profound, but Elara finds companionship in an unlikely friend-a tiny mouse she discovers on the ship. As she explores the empty corridors, singing and dancing to pass the time, she stumbles upon the pod of a young man. Curiosity and loneliness drive Elara to talk to the sleeping Darian. This silent exchange becomes her lifeline, a connection that brightens her desolate existence. One day, in a moment of reckless hope, she accidentally opens Darian's pod, and he awakens.
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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