Alice Walker, a dedicated social worker, has always relied on routine and resilience, especially after being raised by her father following her mother's tragic death. When she meets Dean Carter, a charming tech entrepreneur, their instant connection challenges the boundaries of their very different worlds.
As their romance deepens, Alice and Dean must navigate the harsh realities of race, societal expectations, and family loyalty. Their love is tested when Dean's police officer father leads a raid that leaves Alice's father falsely accused and gravely injured.
"Through the Cracks" is a powerful story of forbidden love, resilience, and the struggle to bridge divides in a world where prejudice and corruption run deep. Can Alice and Dean's love survive the forces trying to tear them apart?
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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