After a devastating school shooting, young Grace finds herself orphaned and burdened with unimaginable guilt. As she grapples with the loss of her parents and the heavy responsibility for their tragic fate, Grace is plunged into a world of darkness and despair. Sent to a orphanage, she struggles to find a glimmer of hope amidst the shadows of her past.
When Grace is eventually adopted by what seems to be a loving family, a new phase of her life begins, overshadowed by violence. The adoptive parents reveal their true, cruel nature, trapping Grace in a nightmare with no escape and no hope.
Yet, amidst the darkness, a ray of hope emerges: at her new school, Emily encounters a mysterious boy who touches her heart and turns her world upside down. Through his unexpected care and friendship, Emily finds connection for the first time in a long while.
As Emily confronts the demons of her past and the challenges of her present life, she discovers the power of self-healing and the significance of true love and friendship. "Hibiscus Tears" is suppose to show how much a person can change you. Positively and negatively.
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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