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Dean Robillard, the celebrated quarterback of the Chicago Stars and a sought‑after billboard model for End Zone underwear, finds his glittering life beginning to fade. Seeking answers, he rides a cross‑country road that takes him to an unexpected meeting with Blue Bailey, a restless portrait painter in a distinct beaver suit. Their paths converge as Dean lends his car to Blue, and their travels reveal the complexities of fame, love, and the search for meaning beyond the football field. The novel follows their evolving relationship amid the backdrop of Chicago, the NFL, and contemporary American romance.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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