Written In The Playbook
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Max Wyatt has spent his entire life tormenting his best friend's twin sister, Winter Miller. It's what he does-it's who he is.
And for years, it's been easy.
Until it's not.
When they end up at the same college, Max fully intends to keep pushing her buttons for another four years. But somewhere between the arguments, the tension, and the fact that he knows her better than anyone else... something shifts.
And he starts to feel something he never wanted to.
Something he definitely shouldn't.
Winter Miller hates Max Wyatt. He's cocky, irritating, and way too involved in her life for someone she can't stand.
The only thing standing between her and graduation is her year-long journalism project-and of course, she gets assigned to cover the college hockey team.
Sure, her twin is on the team.
Sure, her best friend's boyfriend is on the team.
But so is he.
Not just on the team-he's the captain.
Which means for seven straight months, she's stuck dealing with Max.
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A slow-burn between childhood enemies.
It should never work... right?
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