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Worth the Chase

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Reads 4,656,292
Votes 114,852
Parts 55
Time 15 hours, 35 minutes

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Hoping for no distractions during her senior year of college, Ryan finds herself in a whirlwind romance following a one-night stand with the last person she expected: the star wide receiver of the football team.

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Ryan Collins only has two goals: to get into medical school and avoid football players, thanks to her ex-boyfriend and their nasty breakup. But after a one-night stand, she's torn between a notorious wide receiver and the dream she's starting to question more each day. With the NFL draft quickly approaching, Carsen Blake has a lot more to worry about than just football. Managing an alcoholic mother, a stubborn coach, and his grief after his father's passing, Carsen has to convince the one girl he's liked for years that he's worth more than a one-night stand while also proving to himself that he is more than everyone's expectations.

Book One of the UNC Series

Content warning: This story contains an instance of mild self-harm, themes of addiction and mentions of emotional partner abuseAll Rights Reserved

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