The Secret
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NU Series: Book One - Carson and Josie
Welcome to Newton University, a small college town located 45 minutes south of Boston, home to the best D1 ice hockey team. The hockey players are God's gift to the campus. At least that's what they think. I guess I can't say much considering I have to go to every game since my brother's the captain, but he does have hot teammates. Like Carson Reid. The most arrogant, self-centered jerk I've ever met. The best part about him is when he works out shirtless. I'm talking six pack with that sexy v that's made me almost fall off the treadmill more times than I'd like to admit. Too bad he won't hook up with me unless he doesn't know who I am.....
When I'm not on the ice leading my team in goals scored, I'm entertaining puck bunnies in my bed. My catch? I don't come to them, they come to me. So, when the hot little blonde with a banging body decides she wants a ride, I can't say no. Until I find out she's my best friend and teammate's little sister. One thing about our team is that sisters are strictly off limits. But when she moves into our house after a fire in her dorm room, it becomes harder to follow the rules and keep her quiet when she's in my bed. I'm booking a one-way ticket to hell if her brother ever finds out.
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