Oaklyn felt a deep sense of unease knowing that, despite the passage of many years, thoughts of him still lingered in her mind. She made a conscious effort to steer clear of the possibility of crossing paths with him again, yet couldn't escape the nagging question of whether he would even recognize her if they did meet. The resentment she held towards him was profound, stemming from the anguish of him shattering her soul and then departing with somebody else.
" You never looked back to those carefree summer days we shared, did you? But I hope you know, 'that' somebody, ain't me."
Well, they did come across each other again, but this time he was the one who had to make the sacrifice.
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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