Eros Hale, a ruthless Romanian mafia boss, rules his empire from the shadows of his secluded office and exclusive nightclub, Cupid's Lair. His heart is closed off, until Alessia Marino enters his world. A captivating Italian model and artist, Alessia masks her fears and doubts behind her fiery personality and confidence, but she's no stranger to darkness.
When their paths cross at Cupid's Lair, Eros takes a rare interest in her, drawn to a fire he can't ignore. As their passionate connection deepens, secrets from both worlds begin to unravel, threatening them both. In a game of betrayal and power, Eros and Alessia must decide if love can survive the lethal shadows that surround them, or if it will be their undoing.
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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