Ava Lancaster has it all-wealth, beauty, and a life of luxury that most people can only dream of. But beneath the glittering surface of her opulent world lies a dark void of loneliness and rebellion. Born into a family of power and prestige, Ava feels trapped in the gilded cage of the Lancaster Mansion, a place of grandeur that echoes with emptiness.
On the night of her 17th birthday, Ava's world spirals out of control. A lavish party turns into a chaotic whirlwind of drugs, alcohol, and recklessness, culminating in an ultimatum from her absentee parents: change her ways or be cut off from the family fortune. With her parents determined to salvage their tarnished reputation, Ava is sent to Brookstone Academy, an elite boarding school for troubled teens.
At Brookstone, Ava meets new friends who share her wild spirit, but she also encounters Lucas, the enigmatic son of a notorious mafia boss. Drawn into his dangerous and intoxicating world, Ava finds herself on a global journey of parties, peril, and passion. As their relationship deepens, Ava is forced to confront her own demons and the dark allure of a life lived on the edge.
"Tainted Glamour" is a gripping tale of glamour and grit, love and betrayal, and the journey of a girl who must lose herself to find her true path. Ava's story is a raw and unflinching look at the price of privilege and the quest for redemption, set against a backdrop of high society and the criminal underworld.
Will Ava succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her, or will she find the strength to rise above it all? Dive into the world of "Tainted Glamour" and discover the secrets that lie behind the façade of wealth and power.
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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