Sara Porter has spent her life proving she’s more than the girl with the fragile heart. Strong. Independent. Capable. But when a sudden illness reminds her of the limits she can’t escape, Sara makes a painful decision—she can’t risk becoming the reason someone she loves gives up their dreams.

Especially not JD.

JD Porter has been Sara’s best friend and protector since kindergarten—and the man she’s loved in silence for years. Now, with the NFL draft finally within reach, JD should be focused on his future. Instead, he’s watching the woman who means everything to him pull away.

Sara believes she’s protecting him by pushing him out of her life.
JD knows the truth: no dream is worth chasing if it costs him her.

As old fears resurface and time runs out, Sara and JD must decide whether love is something that holds them back—or the very thing that gives them the courage to choose each other.