In All-American Girl, nursing student Alison Black has her life meticulously planned: graduate, ace the NCLEX, and become a dedicated nurse. But when she meets Kolton Anderson, the charismatic senior quarterback at Boston College, everything changes. With his golden-boy charm and magnetic smile, Kolton is everything Alison swore she wouldn't fall for-yet their undeniable connection draws them together like a moth to a flame.
As Alison navigates the challenges of her demanding program, she finds solace in Kolton's unwavering support and the thrilling moments they share. But their whirlwind romance is soon tested by the pressures of college life, family expectations, and the weight of their pasts. Inspired by the heart-wrenching emotions of Taylor Swift's "All Too Well," their story unfolds through poignant memories of love, longing, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
Just when Alison believes she can balance her dreams with her feelings for Kolton, the shadows of their pasts emerge, threatening to tear them apart. As they confront their vulnerabilities and face the harsh realities of life, will they find the strength to hold on to what they've built, or will they be left with only memories, like crumpled pages of a love story that could have been? All-American Girl is a contemporary romance about the magic of first love, the pain of heartbreak, and the journey of self-discovery.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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