Audrey is an aspiring academic with big dreams, but her shy nature and chaotic home life make her feel like she's stuck in the shadows. While she finds comfort in her books, her heart longs for something more-someone who truly sees her.
When she develops a crush on her charming classmate, everything shifts. He's everything she's ever wanted, but he's drawn to someone else. Caught between her fears and her hopes, Audrey battles with her instinct to hide away and the desire to step into the light.
Join her on a journey filled with longing, self-discovery, and the sweet ache of unrequited love. As Audrey navigates the ups and downs of her emotions, she learns that love can be messy, complicated, and beautifully transformative. Will she find the courage to chase after her heart, or will her fears hold her back from the love she yearns for?
Get ready for a heartfelt tale that resonates with anyone who's ever felt invisible yet longs to be seen!
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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