The Player
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He was her brother's best friend.
She was the only girl he couldn't have.
At North Ridge University, Justin Parker is the star hockey player: confident, impulsive, and used to hiding his true feelings behind an arrogant smirk.
Julie Collins just arrived on campus and isn't the least bit impressed by the Wolves' hype. Smart, intense, and impossible to ignore, she sees right through Justin in a way no one else can.
Between the banter, lingering looks, and dangerous secrets, the two of them draw closer until they cross a line they never should have.
Because Julie isn't just off-limits.
She's Evan Collins's sister.
Justin's best friend.
The team captain.
The guy who always made it crystal clear: she is not an option.
Now, loving Julie could cost Justin everything: his spot on the team, Evan's trust, and the only chosen family he has.
But some choices are impossible to avoid.
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