17 year old Avery Adams moves to Washington, alone with her father, after a traumatic incident occurred back home, at Seattle.
Avery had always been the one to lay low. She's never really made any effort to get out of her comfort zone - which, in this case, was her best friend Mason. They've known each other since practically being in their cribs, and have always stuck up for each other.
Sadly, Mason's dad passed away 3 years ago, due to a heart attack. Since living in a more expensive part of the city, Mason had to support his mom, 2 brothers and a little sister on his own. He was left with no other option other than joining the city's most feared gang. Avery stuck up for him, as always, and has been by his side and offered emotional support. Eventually the two fell for each other, although Mason feared dating her. No, he was no player. He was simply afraid Avery might get harmed due to his 'job'.
Little did they know that right after finally taking a leap and making love to one another for the first time, Mason would get shot after a deal 'gone wrong'.
Heartbroken Avery couldn't stay there any longer. Her dad found out about everything, but he wasn't mad. No, he offered them to move to a whole new place and start over, both of them. Avery's father, Jack, knocked up Avery's mother, Lillian, when they were both only 16 years old. Her mother gave birth to her and left her and her father in the hospital and never came back.
After starting over at a new school, on the very first day, Avery witnesses a few guys beating a student. She rushes to his aid, not even thinking twice, and hurries the guys along. She brings him home to her father, jack, who happens to be a doctor. Little does she know the student is actually the city's worst ever witnessed gang leader.
What will happen next when they both know they're attracted to one another? Will Avery face her fears and her past? Will history repeat itself, or would Avery finally get the happiness she deserves?
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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