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But I never escaped my past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter seven years of silence, Jaxon Kane barrels back into my life like he never left. He’s a hot, confident, fearless soldier, bearing new scars on top of old hurts. Jax isn’t the same man I fell for in high school. But I’ve changed too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow that our paths have crossed again, I can’t avoid him or dodge his questions. The harder he pushes to understand me, the more I resist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo broken for second chances, I know better than to let him in. If he learns why I never left Georgia, will he forgive himself?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIf he discovers my secret, will he forgive me?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51390594482450,"sku":"9781954470842","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/1750671820.png?v=1750671951"},{"product_id":"reclaiming-brave-the-kane-brothers-3-paperback","title":"Reclaiming Brave (The Kane Brothers #3) PAPERBACK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: #0f1111; color: #0f1111; font-family: 'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eTwo pink lines = game changer. Because I got knocked up by Denver Kane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: #0f1111; color: #0f1111; font-family: 'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eHe's my best friend's older brother. He's an ex-con. He's supposed to be off-limits.\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eBut I've been hot for Denver since before he realized I existed.\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIt's more than his bad boy persona. Sure, he's a sexy, hulking alpha male with a man-bun and the darkest eyes I've ever seen.\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eBut he's so much more than that. 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Now, I’m his new roommate and I’m determined to show him that Claire Merrick is all grown up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBoston Hawks left wing and bad boy personified, Easton is untouchable, reckless, and sexier than any one man ought to be. He has a complicated past, makes questionable life choices, and doesn’t want anyone growing too close. 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My husband shouldn’t be one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eOne emotional night slinging tequila shots and singing karaoke with the Hawks defenseman turns into more than I bargained for. 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Home.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eExcept it does. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eBecause if I give my heart to my husband, how will I survive our eventual divorce?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673559335186,"sku":"9781954470064","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470064.jpg?v=1760951248"},{"product_id":"the-rule-maker-paperback","title":"The Rule Maker (PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eNHL Boston Hawks captain Austin Merrick used to be my boy-next-door. 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With a devilish smirk and wicked blue eyes, Austin steps back into my life to be my plus one for a summer filled with weddings and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eShould be fun and effortless, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThen why the need for rules?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAnd why do I crave his touch at the small of my back and wish for his kiss on a moonlit beach?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSuddenly, things begin to feel complicated, messy, and \u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ereal\u003c\/span\u003e. When I look at my first friend, I don’t see the boy-next-door, but the man I want to spend forever with.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eIf Austin learns the depth of my feelings, will he give us a real chance? 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Until my one-night stand turns out to be my new boss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHawks defenseman James Ryan is Boston's most eligible single-dad. He's solemn, gorgeous, and an incredible father. But I'm drawn to him for other reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJames's eyes reflect the same grief and hurt I'm drowning in. His twins struggle with the same pain that once destroyed me. Living with the Ryan family and caring for James's twins are both a salve and a curse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSoon, what made us click one summer night over whiskey is wreaking havoc on our commitment to remain professional. Our friendship blossoms into something more. Something searching, healing, and unbelievably complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFalling in love with Milly and Mason Ryan is easy. Falling in love with their father is something I never saw coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eIf I give my heart to James, will he put it back together? Or will I end up more shattered than I already am?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673570935058,"sku":"9781954470118","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470118.jpg?v=1760951434"},{"product_id":"the-heart-chaser-paperback","title":"The Heart Chaser (PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eNotorious ladies’ man and hockey hotshot Luca Pandatelli broke his own rules when he tangled up with me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eNot only did we spend an entire weekend in bed together, but he confided in me, sharing painful truths about his past. With a kiss good-bye and a promise to call, something sparked between us. Something that broke through my walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eExcept he didn’t call. And I re-enforced my walls with steel and barbed wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eNow, I’ve accepted a job with the Boston Hawks franchise, making it inevitable that I see the last man I want to cross paths with. I’m prepared to dismiss him and pretend like our weekend together never happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBut the regret in Luca’s eyes and the apology in his voice catches me off-guard. The harder I push him away, the harder he pulls me in.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eUntil the one thing I can’t accept, can’t forgive, comes to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eAnd I’m left wondering, is Luca only interested in the chase? Or is really playing for keeps?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673571295506,"sku":"9781954470156","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470156.jpg?v=1760951494"},{"product_id":"the-trailblazer-paperback","title":"The Trailblazer (PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eI always knew I’d marry my first everything, Declan Yaeger, the Southern boy with Irish roots.\u003c\/span\u003e That was before he became my first heartbreak, a NHL superstar with a playboy reputation I no longer recognize.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe summer he left our small, Tennessee town, to pursue his hockey dream is the summer my life changed. That was seven years ago, before he became a defenseman for the Boston Hawks. Before I became a hardened, desperate woman, trying to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTo protect my grandfather's legacy, I agree to marry my oldest childhood friend, Henry. But when I enter the Church on my wedding day, the grey eyes piercing mine aren’t my fiancé’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThey’re Declan’s, the last person I expect to show up with an offer of his own. 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Or are we destined to repeat the mistakes of our past?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673574572306,"sku":"9781954470163","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470163.jpg?v=1760951546"},{"product_id":"the-hustler-paperback","title":"The Hustler (PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eTheodore Edward Sims was supposed to be my hot summer hook-up, a stranger I slept with in Hawaii. Now, he’s my stepbrother’s new hockey teammate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWhen we met, Theo was a sexy surfer in Maui, riding waves by day and rocking my world at night. After being played for a fool by my ex-fiancé, Theo proved to be a source of instant gratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHe was refreshingly honest, engaging, and incredibly charming. Theo built me up when it felt like my world was crumbling down.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTurns out, he’s just like my ex. 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One I can’t seem to stop making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWhen I sign with the Tennessee Thunderbolts, I have two goals: prove my injury hasn’t benched my career and get back to New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBut then, I meet Mila, the enigmatic therapist tasked with rehabbing my shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWith her long ponytail, professional demeanor, and girl-next-door look, Mila is nothing like my usual type. 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I’m not staying, and Mila will never leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDeep down, I know I should walk away and let her find the happily-ever-after she deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBut I can’t. 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Even more surprising is when he shows up at my hospital room, an apology on his lips and regret in his eyes. He’s the last person I expect to see, and definitely not the man I should fall for.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWith seafoam green eyes and a devilish smirk, Carter's charming and playful in a way that the men in my world aren't. 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A dark, dangerous, threatening secret that flips my world upside down for a second time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThis time, I won’t let him be my savior. This time, I’ll save myself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673583026450,"sku":"9781954470859","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470859.jpg?v=1760952055"},{"product_id":"my-christmas-wish-the-kane-brothers-3-5-paperback","title":"My Christmas Wish (The Kane Brothers 3.5) PAPERBACK","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eAll are welcome to celebrate Christmas with my family. Apparently, even my new boss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWhen his holiday plans change at the last minute, my brothers invite Finn Anderson to spend Christmas with us. Now, a man I've crushed on for far too long, a man I'll be working under just next month, is helping me hang a Christmas wreath and walking around my kitchen in reindeer pajama pants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAnd it is messing with my head.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFinn's presence unnerves me. His bright blue eyes see everything, cutting me to the core. His easygoing sense of humor causes my heart to race. And don't even get me started on his accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThings between us have always been friendly, but now, they're smoldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThis holiday season, I'm wishing for Finn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e.....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eMy Christmas Wish is a prequel to One Last Chance, Daisy and Finn's spicy workplace romance set in Edinburgh, Scotland. It can also be read as book 3.5 in The Kane Brothers series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673583321362,"sku":"9781954470347","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470347.jpg?v=1760952192"},{"product_id":"winning-match-paperback","title":"Winning Match (PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eHe’s Spain’s hottest bachelor, a soccer sensation—and now, my fake boyfriend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHours after landing in Valencia, Spain, I’m newly single, tipsy, and stranded at a bar with three declined credit cards. Enter Ale: swoon-worthy local with a smirk that should be illegal and dance moves that leave me breathless. He covers my tab, takes me to dinner, and somewhere between cocktails and a reckless kiss, I forget about the awful start to my trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBy the following morning, we’re trending on social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTurns out, Ale isn’t just a charming stranger—he’s a European soccer star with a PR problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSo, we strike a deal: a fake relationship to rehab his playboy image while I use his connections to expand my family’s business.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBut lines blur fast when kisses stop feeling staged and late-night talks hit too deep. I’m falling for him—for real.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eCan something built on a lie turn into the real thing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673583550738,"sku":"9781968159108","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781968159108.jpg?v=1760952246"},{"product_id":"the-sweet-talker-alternate-cover-paperback","title":"The Sweet Talker (Alternate Cover PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eI’ve sworn off hockey players. Until the pregnancy test turns pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eNoah Scotch is revered in Boston, a veritable god on the ice. I’m a nerdy, newly minted college professor who would rather color code my planner than hit the club scene. Noah shouldn’t look at me twice but when he does, I falter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWho can blame me?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe sweet talker with the deliciously chiseled abs and sinful chocolate eyes is a force. \u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eOn and off the ice.\u003c\/span\u003e One hot and intense night with Noah has me second guessing my lack of a dating life.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFriends with benefits? 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Or on my own?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673583911186,"sku":"9781954470576","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470576.jpg?v=1760952359"},{"product_id":"the-risk-taker-alternate-cover-paperback","title":"The Risk Taker (Alternate Cover PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eMy brother’s best friend, NHL god Easton Scotch, has always seen me as a kid. Now, I’m his new roommate and I’m determined to show him that Claire Merrick is all grown up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBoston Hawks left wing and bad boy personified, Easton is untouchable, reckless, and sexier than any one man ought to be. He has a complicated past, makes questionable life choices, and doesn’t want anyone growing too close. Least of all me.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eEast makes himself clear on his first day out of rehab, when we become reluctant roommates. At best, I’m angling for friendship. But soon, East is lowering his guard and we’re bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWhen we cross a line there’s no coming back from, he spirals, jeopardizing his recovery and my heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eIf Easton is the risk taker, then why does it feel like I’m the one gambling it all?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673584238866,"sku":"9781954470583","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470583.jpg?v=1760952421"},{"product_id":"the-faker-alternate-cover-paperback","title":"The Faker (Alternate Cover PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eNHL hotshot Torsten Hansen is a lot of things. My husband shouldn’t be one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eOne emotional night slinging tequila shots and singing karaoke with the Hawks defenseman turns into more than I bargained for. A wicked hangover, an eviction notice, and a marriage proposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eIf Torsten and I wed, he can fulfill a promise to his grandmother and the debt I’m drowning in will be paid by his trust fund. It’s a win-win, an easy and straightforward arrangement between friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSo what if my friend has piercing blue eyes, a sensual smirk, and a body that occupies my dreams? It shouldn’t matter that Torsten understands my past and makes me feel safe. Home.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eExcept it does. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eBecause if I give my heart to my husband, how will I survive our eventual divorce?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673584664850,"sku":"9781954470590","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470590.jpg?v=1760952477"},{"product_id":"the-rule-maker-alternate-cover-paperback","title":"The Rule Maker (Alternate Cover PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eNHL Boston Hawks captain Austin Merrick used to be my boy-next-door. Now, he’s the man on my mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eOur paths haven’t crossed in over a decade when I find myself back in Boston, desperate to save face in front of my ex-fiancé. With a devilish smirk and wicked blue eyes, Austin steps back into my life to be my plus one for a summer filled with weddings and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eShould be fun and effortless, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThen why the need for rules?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAnd why do I crave his touch at the small of my back and wish for his kiss on a moonlit beach?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSuddenly, things begin to feel complicated, messy, and \u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ereal\u003c\/span\u003e. 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Or are some rules better left unbroken?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673584730386,"sku":"9781954470675","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470675.jpg?v=1760952530"},{"product_id":"the-defender-alternate-cover-paperback","title":"The Defender (Alternate Cover PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eAs Boston's most eligible nanny, I'm nurturing, trustworthy, and professional. Until my one-night stand turns out to be my new boss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHawks defenseman James Ryan is Boston's most eligible single-dad. He's solemn, gorgeous, and an incredible father. But I'm drawn to him for other reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJames's eyes reflect the same grief and hurt I'm drowning in. His twins struggle with the same pain that once destroyed me. Living with the Ryan family and caring for James's twins are both a salve and a curse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSoon, what made us click one summer night over whiskey is wreaking havoc on our commitment to remain professional. Our friendship blossoms into something more. 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Falling in love with their father is something I never saw coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eIf I give my heart to James, will he put it back together? Or will I end up more shattered than I already am?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina Azzi","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":51673585451282,"sku":"9781954470712","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9700\/2258\/files\/9781954470712.jpg?v=1760952577"},{"product_id":"the-heart-chaser-alternate-cover-paperback","title":"The Heart Chaser (Alternate Cover PAPERBACK)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 24px; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eNotorious ladies’ man and hockey hotshot Luca Pandatelli broke his own rules when he tangled up with me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eNot only did we spend an entire weekend in bed together, but he confided in me, sharing painful truths about his past. With a kiss good-bye and a promise to call, something sparked between us. Something that broke through my walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eExcept he didn’t call. And I re-enforced my walls with steel and barbed wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: 'Rakuten Sans UI'; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eNow, I’ve accepted a job with the Boston Hawks franchise, making it inevitable that I see the last man I want to cross paths with. 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