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Courtland Murphy has grown up in a disciplined household with little romantic experience. When the beloved basketball star Allen Benson asks her out, she suddenly finds herself dating the hottest guy in school. However, Courtland’s membership in her community’s Worth‑the‑Wait club means she has vowed to remain a virgin. Now, amid advice ranging from "do it!" to "you made a pledge, girl!", she wrestles with Allen’s pressure to prove her love through sex. Her decision forces her to confront the mix of affection, expectation, and faith that has shaped her life.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Chandra Sparks Taylor
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