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Taking the Field [March Forward 1]

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Reads 3,287
Votes 302
Parts 39
Time 8h 56m

[Book 1 of the March Forward series]

Jessica Welling has spent her life playing by the rules-until one reckless decision shatters everything. Forced to leave her old life behind, Jessica transfers across the state to Arcana High, home to one of the best marching bands in the state. Determined to rebuild her future, she's ready to prove herself to the only team that matters-if they'll let her.

Christian Gutierrez has spent years building his legacy as Arcana's drum major. With his title to defend and his family falling apart, he doesn't have time for distractions-especially not Jessica Welling, the fiery new girl with secrets she's determined to keep. From the moment she steps onto his field, their rivalry ignites-and so does something neither of them expected.

As competition season heats up, Jessica and Christian are forced to confront their assumptions about each other-and themselves. But when Jessica's past resurfaces, the choices she's made threaten to unravel everything Arcana has worked for. Their connection deepens despite the odds, but one devastating betrayal could turn their story from triumph to tragedy.

Taking the Field is an electrifying tale of love, rivalry, and redemption set against the high-stakes world of competitive marching band with heart-pounding twists, witty banter, and unforgettable characters.

Will Jessica and Christian rise to the challenge-or will the pressure of the season tear them apart?

Dual POV | Romantic Drama | Sports Fiction

[Content Warning]: This story touches on traumatic events. Proceed with caution. Any chapter with triggering content will be labeled. 

[Author's Note]: This is a rough-ish draft of the story! The full edited version will be available in August of 2025 as a Kindle e-book and paperback.All Rights Reserved

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