Love Me Like You Hate Me

They've hated each other for as long as they can remember.

At least, that's what they tell everybody.

Growing up, there was nobody who could get under her skin quite like her older brother's best friend. Every family function turned into an argument. Every conversation became a competition. And if you asked either of them, being in the same room for longer than five minutes was already five minutes too long.

Until one night changed everything.

One argument.
One kiss.
One mistake neither of them was supposed to make.

By morning, they agreed it meant nothing.

Then he left for the military.

Six years later, he's back in Houston for good.

Older. Quieter. Fine enough to piss her off all over again.

And unfortunately for her, their families still consider him one of their own-which means avoiding him is damn near impossible.

She's built a life while he's been gone. A career. An apartment. A relationship with a man who doesn't spend every waking moment getting on her nerves.

She should be happy.

He should leave her alone.

And whatever happened between them six years ago should stay exactly where they buried it.

There's just one problem. They were never very good at hating each other. And this time, her brother is right there to find out.