In the bustling streets of Boston, Annie Wesson feels suffocated by the expectations of city life and the weight of unfulfilled dreams. At twenty-four, she's ready for a change and finds herself drawn to the idea of becoming a mail order bride. When she receives a letter from Buck Lincoln, a rugged farmer in Montana seeking a partner to help raise his young daughter, Annie is both terrified and exhilarated by the possibility of a new life.
As she embarks on her journey west, Annie grapples with doubts about marrying a stranger and the challenges of stepping into a role she's never envisioned for herself. Along the way, she meets Agatha, a seasoned mail order bride who offers wisdom and encouragement, reminding her that love often grows from the most unexpected beginnings.
Upon arriving in Montana, Annie is eager to start anew but soon learns that Buck's past is shadowed by danger. With winter approaching, Buck's outlaw history catches up with him, leading him to disappear without warning, leaving Annie and his spirited three-year-old daughter, Dakota, alone on the isolated farm.
Stripped of the comforts of city life, Annie must confront her fears and rise to the challenge of survival. With limited resources and a little girl depending on her, she navigates the harsh realities of farm life, battling the elements and her own insecurities. As the winter deepens, so does her determination to protect Dakota and create a home for them both.
she must make choices that will not only shape her future but also redefine what it means to love and be loved.
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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