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Rookie in Love [SYTYCW 2013]

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Madeline Stone knows where her future is heading-her family has that part all figured out.  On her twenty-first birthday she is stealing a few moments back from her own life before relinquishing every part of herself to their plan.

Jackson Rider is a southern boy who grew up with a football in hand.  He has seen a lot in his time as a quarterback, but when Madeline stumbles her way into his life throwing the most unconventional passes-he can't get the beautiful rookie out of his head.  

In life as in football, even the most solid plays can be intercepted.All Rights Reserved

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