The Oberois are the most influential family known for their legacy, rigid traditions, and deep-rooted family values. Shivaay Singh Oberoi, the eldest scion, rules this empire, but his mom, Jhanvi Oberoi, is the ultimate queen. No one ever dares to go against her; her Word is Law. Proud to have raised the perfect son, she is now in search of the perfect bride who fits her norms as the ideal daughter-in-law.
Shivaay, who has never dared to do anything without consulting his mother, falls for the innocent heart of Anika. Unable to confront his mother, they devise a plan to invite Anika as a guest in their house, hoping that his mother will eventually choose her for him. Will his mother find out about this plan? What if Anika doesn't fit the traditional mold?
Determined to win over Shivaay's strict mother, Anika steps into the grand Oberoi Mansion, ready to prove her worth. But as Anika spends more time with the Oberois, strange things begin to happen. She starts to question whether she's losing her mind or if someone-or something is trying to drive her away. Who is behind these eerie events? Is there someone who doesn't want Anika to marry Shivaay? Will Anika fight for her future or flee from a danger she can't understand?
As she delves deeper to find who is behind all this, she discovers the darkest secrets of the family's past that have been hidden from him for years. What will happen when Shivaay finds out the truth? Will Shivika come out of it, or will it break them and the entire Oberoi family? Will Jhanvi's reign stay intact, or will the entire Oberoi dynamic change?
In a house where tradition reigns supreme and secrets lurk in the shadows, can Anika and Shivaay overcome the odds? What if Jhanvi rejects Anika? Will they be forced to part ways? Who will Shivaay choose-Anika or his mom? What will Anika do if Shivaay doesn't take a stand and tell his mother about them?
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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