**A college dropout mends an ex-high school athlete’s broken dreams in this new adult romance by the** New York Times **–bestselling author of** I Want It That Way **.** Most people dream about getting out of Sharon, Nebraska, but after three years away, Lauren Barrett is coming home. She has her reasons—missing her family, losing her college scholarship. But then there’s the reason Lauren can’t admit to anyone: Rob Conrad, her best friend’s older brother. Football prowess and jaw-dropping good looks made Rob a star in high school. Out in the real world, his job and his relationships are going nowhere. He’s the guy who women love and leave, not the one who makes them think of forever—until Lauren comes back to town, bringing old feelings and new dreams with her. Because the only thing more important than figuring out where you truly belong is finding the person you were meant to be with. **Praise for** I Want It That Way **“A tender, sweet, and sexy story about how life—and falling love—can never be planned.” —# 1** New York Times **–bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout**